This BBQ spot felt like the kind of place where you can truly slow down and enjoy a good meal. The aroma of grilled meat fills the air, but in a warm, comforting way rather than anything overwhelming. The meat was fresh and perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and deeply satisfying. The side dishes were thoughtfully done as well, light and refreshing. I really appreciated the atmosphere here--relaxed, unpretentious, and just right for a long conversation or even a quiet meal on your own. Service was easygoing and attentive in a very natural way--present when needed, never intrusive. Overall, it's the kind of place I'd happily return to--not just for the food, but for how comfortable it makes you feel. read more

After not visiting for several years, I was excited to give this place another try, but unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. The first red flag was arriving to find the banchan and salad already sitting on the table. Everything was warm, which made it seem like it had been sitting out for a while rather than being freshly served. After placing our order, only part of the meal arrived. We eventually had to ask about the missing soup and japchae. When the soup finally came out, it was cold. We later learned the wrong bowl had been brought out. Once the correct soup arrived, it was piping hot, packed with flavor, and had just the right amount of spice, easily one of the highlights of the meal. My husband was especially disappointed to learn that the beef belly, the dish he specifically came for, was completely sold out...on a Friday night. The fried shrimp also came out cold, and the popcorn chicken was underwhelming. Thankfully, not everything missed the mark. The beef bulgogi and kalbi were both flavorful and satisfying, and the pork cheek was served in generous, meaty portions that were perfect for sharing. Overall, the meal felt inconsistent. There were a few standout dishes, but between the service delays, missing items, and several dishes arriving cold, the experience didn't live up to the memories I had of dining here years ago. Would I come back? Probably not. Houston has too many great Korean BBQ options to overlook this many service and quality issues. While a few dishes were enjoyable, the overall experience simply wasn't worth the visit. read more

Delicious delicious delicious. This place is amazing. It was my first time trying Korean barbecue house and ever since I'm a big fan tried couple more places, but I will be always back to this one. Food is good , sauces are my favorite ! read more

We were excited to dine here and expected good food and service, especially considering the prices. We waited patiently to be seated and started enjoying our appetizers, but halfway through the meal we were informed that 4 out of the 5 meats we wanted were no longer available. This should have been communicated to us before we ordered. Mind you the place is hot and full I also asked for a fork and never received one. The meats that were available took a very long time to arrive, and by that point our dining experience had already been disappointing. We asked to speak with a manager, but no one ever came to our table. Overall, the lack of communication, poor service, and failure to address our concerns made this a very frustrating experience. Unfortunately, we left very disappointed and would not return. read more

Service so bad specially on weekends, like right now I'm here it's Sunday 06/21/2026 at 7:50 pm , I'm so embarrass after bringing my guests to Try this spot , sooooo bad service smh One hour waiting just to see our server then other one hour to get what we ordered read more

It was okay ... Service and atmosphere: The staff were friendly and helpful. Fairly attentive as well. Unfortunately, some staff members were speaking too low so we couldn't hear them saying what meats were being delivered. This could have been due to loud music played too. The restaurant was organised. The plastic plates that they served food on were way too used and had brown marks/imprints from being used so much. Food and drinks: Good selection on the menu but the quality in my opinion wasn't there. The thinly sliced meats looked dried up. Other meats were okay. All sides to accompany the meats were on the sweet side (including kimchi). Pricing: $$/$ depends on the type of meat cuts you opt for. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Gen is RELIABLE okay? Every location I have been to has great service, quality sides, and lots of meets options all for a fair price. So if you're looking for a classic Korean bbq - you'll love it! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pretty solid KBBQ place, lots of variety to choose from for the all you can eat! I tended to prefer the marinated meats more. Appetizers were fine but I loved the Japchae and Hotteok the most. Got some more Hotteok for "dessert" bc it was that good. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - KBBQ Spread - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service can be a little slow during busy times like a weekend lunch. Also the prices are higher for weekend lunches (same as dinner). We did the upgrade to the premium cuts, wagyu supposedly from Korea was alright (inconsistent cuts, earlier orders were nice and lean, subsequent orders were fattier). Loved the skirt steak though! read more

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Trying out the Gen Korean bbq in Houston. They accommodate us even we did not have a reservation. The staff explained regarding their menu and told us that for the big party we can do 2 separate checks to pay the bill which is understandable. Their menu has a premium. The place is big but busy.the inside is dem and moderate noise. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in and got seated quickly. Our server was very attentive, and the food was definitely delicious, definitely get the premium! I just wish we were checked on a little more, but overall, as a first-timer, I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back. read more

Always a great experience! Service is great! Food is always cooked to perfection! And the ambiance is great! The music is always different and enjoyable. read more

Floors were dirty. We sat for 12 minutes before anyone came to welcome us. The food was "ok" but nothing special - - - and it was (in our opinion WAY OVERPRICED! So, we paid a premium price for mediocre food and terrible unfriendly service. We won't go back. read more

Anthony, our server was amazing! And for the amount of food and service i had i definitely got my moneys worth and more!! music was poppin and vibes were amazing the place had amazing vibes and i'm definitely coming back read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very reasonable priced for a "All you can eat" venue with so many goodies and choices. The only star taking off on my feedback is the venting of the smoke is pretty bad as typical Korean BBQ restaurants. Basically, all your clothes, purses and even underwears are all with the smells for several days and needed to be hung them in the outside to get rid off. read more

Since it was a weekday, there were plenty of tables open for us. We all just got their regular dinner menu. They give a complimentary salad and a sauce set composed of their signature soy sauce, sesame oil, and green tea sea salt. They also provide a set of banchan that go well with the meat and rice. Whenever I go here I always just order their bulgogi and galbi, which are always reliable and solid. I also tried some of their brisket and pork belly, which were good as well. I always make sure to order some rice paper on the side to pair with the meat, they have radish wraps as well. I tried various things like their dragon shrimp, kimchi cheese fried rice, and rice cakes. They were just ok, I recommend just sticking to the meat. read more

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Park in the Parking lot, Gen BBQ is attached to the parking garage. The waiters are super attentive and very informational on the apps and meats. Highly recommend the Premium package( a variety of popular meats) appetizers not included. Meats are very tasty and the appetizers were very good. Great for day/night dates, trendy spot, family & friend outings, solo date. read more

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Amazing experience. Carlos our waiter was the best. Great food, great atmosphere. What more can you say. It was a great start to my wife's birthday. We will definitely be back.!! read more

Came around 7pm on a Saturday. I was afraid there'd be a wait, but there surprisingly wasn't! AYCE kbbq with a good selection of meats to choose from (both marinated and unmarinated) as well as a premium option which would bring the AYCE price to around $50 per person. Alternatively you can also order premium meats a la carte. The portions are pretty small, but I suppose that's good to prevent over ordering. Our server was attentive and quick with switching out our grill when it was getting too sticky. There is an attached garage and also street parking available. read more

Food is excellent. Meat is amazing. Remind me my visit to Korea! Service was on point Wiynh was an awesome server! Music was not to loud and delightful. Down side was I order a blue Hawaiian and I did not taste any alcohol in my drink. Little dissatisfied there. I got the premium service! Was worth it! read more

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LI've been to so many Korean bbq restaurants and this one was only okay. The meat wasn't good quality and I could tell by the apprentice, the tenderness of when you even cut it, the flavour especially of the pork etc. Even for its price, I feel like its quality was still not meeting its value or standard. The Japchae was also supposedly "house made" but as someone who makes it at home and as an experienced foodie, it was basically preprepped noodles and chopped peppers thrown on (not even cut well! It was just chunks of it). Even their house salad im skeptical if it is house made because they had house salad with the cut marinated lettuce but didn't have fresh lettuce on its own for me to eat it with the meat. However, the service was very good. We had Pedro help us and he was very helpful. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

10/10 experience! The ambience was perfect--dimly lit but not too dark, with a really chill vibe that's ideal for almost any occasion. Bryant was an outstanding server--super kind and made our first visit memorable. The food was delicious and portions were generous. We'll be back next time we're in Houston. Highly recommend! read more

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Food is very mediocre. Staff is okay. I prefer many other Korean BBQ spots rather than this one. You have no choice in what sauce you have because they only have 2 options and some salt. I guess it is more authentic to the actual Korean experience, but the meat quality was lacking. Expecting much from the low price of AYCE. Appetizers are okay as well. Would not go back. read more

Pros: Trendy ambiance Lots of food options Cool experience/concept We loved our drinks!! Exotic and tasty Cons: Hostess tried to discourage me from booth. I asked about wait time and he said well there is another party waiting ahead now. That's not what I asked. Meat tasted fake or cheap. We didn't opt for the premium deal but I wasn't expecting my fish to taste like long john silvers either. We tried lots of meats and it was just mediocre. No one in my party cared for food. It was so hot in there! Plus with the steam from the grill made my hair frizzy. I'd think that place would have the ac pumping. Music was annoying. I know it's Houston but zero diversity in songs. I don't speak Spanish and all songs were in Spanish. No rap, no pop, they could've had some K-Pop at least. It was our 1st time here and waiter didn't explain everything well. We didn't know what the dressings/toppings brought to the table were and we had to ask about changing out the grill. read more

Poor service blamed on corporate policies with no accountability or ways to resolve the matter effectively. If you CARE about customer service and your treatment, avoid ordering here. read more

The food was great, service was amazing (Bryant was a phenomenal server; very attentive and good recommendations!) Great options for food and drinks! read more

Service was ok and food was good but not my #1 choice for a $$$ restaurant. Told cashier I had gift card and she said ok, gave her Mastercard gift card & she gave it to me and said they don't take that kind of card. I was confused bc it you're major credit card debit gift card, so we paid & left. Will not be back. read more

We got to the restaurant and had to wait for about 15 mins before someone even acknowledged us to be seated. When we were finally seated, the server was polite and took our order. The food came out pretty quickly, but we had to wait another 20 mins to begin cooking because the server never turned the grill on. Everything was pretty good and standard for an AYCE KBBQ, but our piece of pork belly was almost all cartilage, so that was disappointing. It's a good option to eat a lot for a decent price, but maybe don't expect to be mind blown. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yelman was great server! Food was good and vibe was awesome! The meat was so delicious and tasty read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - I ate - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came on a Friday night and it was popping as you'd expect but the wait to be seated wasn't too bad. Once seated, the servers were quite attentive and made sure we were prepared with the grills and ordering. Lots of options to choose from and everything we had was delicious! We got beef bulgogi, short ribs, beef belly just to name a few. Our server put us on to the boneless short rib which had the same marinated richness as the usual bone-in kind but easier to eat. We also had a marinated beef belly which was new to me (use to the regular beef belly) and was my top dish for how quickly it cooked and all the flavors. Wish they had lettuce wraps to eat with but they made sure we had lots of their salads which still paired well with the meats & sides read more

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I was asked to leave a review by the manager Josue. I came out around 740pm on a Saturday night for dinner for 2. It was pretty packed out wait time was about 35mins. We quickly grabbed 2 adult capri sun drinks from the bar lychee (I don't recommend should've swapped for something else) and lemon (our favorite). We took a stroll around downtown while we waited to be called. Once we got the call we were seated quickly, I noticed the cleaning staff ushering in at each table cleaning effectively after each guest. Alan, our server greeted us. We loved his transparency of the expected wait times with food/service. We enjoyed the $30 unlimited the food was fresh and constantly revolving we did not notice much of a wait time. The beef bulgogi and Hawaiian steak were our favorite. Highly recommend Gen and this location. Parking was seamless, service and ambiance were amazing. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Glass noodles and spicy bbq rib - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love their Korean bbq! They have a new pastor taco option that worked great with bulgogi and others. The service is amazing and will continue to bring whatever you ask. This is a great place to bring a big group and try a little bit of everything read more

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Gen is not my first choice when it comes to KBBQ but I visited because it was my friend's birthday. We waited over an hour to get seated. My friend called at 5pm to reserve a 10-person table on a Thursday. The worker took down his name, number, and time. Our party tried to check-in for the 8:30pm reservation but they couldn't find our details. The 3 hosts up front, had no clue what they were doing. They asked the typical questions like if we called the right location, number and etc., which we gladly provided the call logs as proof. I asked for a manager and the host wearing the white long sleeve shirt claimed that, "it was his first day" and did not know who their manager was. "Jose", the one glasses and with no name tag like the others, end up giving me their name and claim that he worked in management. He tried to clear up the mistake by saying, "I don't know who took your reservation request but we only take reservations 24 hours prior". We would have understood that if they explained that earlier before our guests arrived so we could have planned accordingly. They had the contact number and could have called or texted BUT they failed to notify us. We had no choice but opt-in to the hour+ long waitlist since it would be harder to find another location. We got seated around 10pm, our party was pretty hungry. The server was nice even though it was also his "first day" at this location. But unlike other AYCE places, for example, Hongdae 33 - their meats were very dry and did not enough marbling. I typically enjoy gogi without any marinades so that was a disappointing. The food came out fast though even though some stuff took longer or was forgotten. The music and ambiance around us was decent. I don't write bad reviews for places but this experience was very excruciating and people should know. I chose not to take it out on the service and still tipped the 20%. Management did not make things right - there were no discounts, no upgrades, and no complimentary birthday item. We did not ask or expect any of those things but management should take initiative and offer something for the inconvenience. TDLR: Host & Management (0/5 stars) | Server (4/5 stars) | Food (2/5 stars) read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Receipt - split check for each grill - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here again with my girlfriend and had an amazing experience. Quality of the food was great, service was awesome, and the ambience was fantastic. Will definitely be back. read more

Carlos was a great server for my first time. Explained everything and gave us recommendations!

My experience far as food is concerned was just fair, I'll round it up to a 3 because the service from our server Johnathan was very good. He was kind & attentive & our grills were changed in a timely manner. We came here for lunch & I have to say for AYCE at $20 it's an awesome deal, unfortunately there wasn't much to pick from. But they do say you get what you've paid for. Once we were seated the sides (banchan) is already at the table which was probably the most limited amount I've ever seen at a Korean BBQ spot. Literally it was 4 items & then they brought out a salad & rice. I decided to order their honey soy beef belly, hangjungsal, premium chadol (angus brisket) & beef bulgogi. The soy beef belly was solid, it had some good flavor to it. The hangjungsal was terrible, it was too fatty for my liking & it was beyond chewy. The angus beef was mid, just bland and boring but it was tendered. The beef bulgogi was as to expected. It was marinated to perfection & the cuts were thick. It was flavorful, tendered and melt in your mouth. That explains why I ordered it two more times; probably my favorite on the menu. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience but I was expecting more since I've been here before. The grills were also another problem, it just burns too fast & has the place smelling like smoke. The decor is modern, hip & trendy. The service as stated in the beginning was excellent. Will I come back? Not anytime soon but for $20 AYCE for lunch, you bet I'll come back from time to time. read more

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The food was amazing but the service was horrible. Plates stacked on the table and no servers offering to pick them up. I'm constantly having to ask staff for more food. Nice place great food but service was horrid. If you do dine I do recommended getting the Korean bbq ribs. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Update after so many years: Gen is still really good! Haven't came here in a while, but since it was cold, and we were hungry, we decided to stop by for some AYCE KBBQ. Evian was our waiter and she was amazing! Helped cut our meat, was very attentive to our needs! Our favorites had to be the beef belly and pork belly! Those are always too great picks when coming here. We also had the bulgogi and galbi, both were good as well, but I think the real star is definitely the beef belly! Always a solid choice when craving some Korean BBQ! read more

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Service was good but meat quality was terrible. Left some apps untouched. I'd been begging my wife for a couple years to get Korean bbq and finally got her to come here. Was so disappointed... meat was just completely tasteless, as were the sauces. Luckily got her to Gyu Kaku and she is back onboard with Asian grilling. Just not from Gen. read more

I was looking forward to trying this place ever since I first saw it opened, but when we finally came over to try it, I guess the venue doesn't live up to the hype. There was no one at the entrance when we walked in, but a few minutes later someone came by... and completely ignored us. A second person came by a few minutes later and seemed put off that we didn't have a reservation. It was about 3pm on a Saturday and the place was completely empty. He grabbed a couple of menus (that needed to be more properly wiped off) and walked us over to the end of a long table. We asked if we could be at one of the adjacent booths and were told it would be at least an hour wait, but no explanation why. Less than 15 minutes later, after a few more couples were seated at other parts of our long table, parties were being seated exactly where we asked for. The waiter came by and completely ignored us, going to check on the newest people who had just gotten seated and had barely started looking at the menu. He worked his way in reverse order to us, not able to take orders from his first two groups because they weren't ready. Once we finally ordered, a good 35+ minutes after we were seated, the food came out fairly quickly. We already knew what to do from other similar restaurants and began cooking. Unfortunately, unlike other places we'd been to where the wait staff would change out the grill plates between rounds, staff would come by arbitrarily to swap grill plates, awkwardly dumping the food back onto the new grill plate in a heap that mixed up things that we were trying to keep separated. No one at any point came by to refill our drinks or check if everything we ordered came out. The waiter popped by just to take the next round of orders. The waits were so long that we were concerned that we'd hit the listed time limit before we actually had a chance to eat our fill. The waiter later explained that he got conscripted to cover an extra round of tables due to someone else calling in, but only bothered to tell us right at the end of the meal. It explained why he was gone for ridiculously long periods and unable to check on us, but since he didn't provide that notice at the beginning when serving us, it came across more like he was trying to salvage a potentially bad tip for poor service rather than actually trying to convey knowledge. Overall, literally every we tried tasted good, but the atrocious service just had us put off from the start. Given the number of other options around the Houston area (particularly if you don't mind driving out to Spring Branch), I'd pass on this one and go elsewhere. read more

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