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    Gen Korean BBQ House

    3.6 (2.2k reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Pork belly and shrimp
    Melissa M.

    The food here was great! I will definitely be returning. It's all you can eat and with the price and the food you get you can't beat it. We ordered a pitcher of beer that was also reasonably priced. We had great service, very attentive and the restaurant looks great very fitting with good music.

    Brianna B.

    Had a great experience and even went back a second time. We chose to not go with the premium and still had a tremendous meal. Our server was also so great and super helpful. Food was amazing and kept coming

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    Taylor J.

    There's nothing like an evening filled with hanging with friends surrounded by a pile of meat. Which is exactly how my Sunday evening was spent hanging out at Gen! Arrived around 7pm on a Sunday and were super silly and didn't put in a reservation beforehand, so we had to wait about 30-40 minutes before securing a table (pro tip: GET A RESERVATION! Sunday night is family night, so it will be tough just being able to simply walk in without a wait). After a beer at another location, we got the glorious text from Gen saying our table was ready, so we scrambled to get back ~30minutes later. We were seated and were met with Arvin, our incredible server. Since we all have been there, he didnt have to go through the rigamarole of telling us how to our nght would go, so we got to orderin! First off, the menu is HUUUUUUUUGE. There are so many options to choose from and we got so many things. My personal favorites were: Kimchi fried rice w/ Cheese - so flavorful with a little bit of kick (i love the spicy) Corn Cheese - because of course Spicy Pork bulgolgi - Again Spicy Honey spicy bulgolgi - This surprised me at how much i liked this. So good They even serve my favorite sake here (Kikusui) which was excellent! Great night over at Gen! Arvin, our server was amaxing, gave us lots of recommendations and treated us really well. This was a bit of a going away dinner for myself, but I know that there are tons of other locations of Gen! If I don't catch this particular location again soon, im sure ill be at another up north!

    Olivia R.

    some of the lowest quality meat you will see in your life. it was a struggle for me to eat this, even dunked in sauce. that image is beef, but you can't tell because it has no marbling at all. the most unappetizing food and setting. our bbq went out three times, until the manager finally came to fiddle with it. meanwhile, the meat on the grill had been sitting there half-cooked for 10 minutes. i told them we are not eating it, and they tried to argue at first that we would need to pay a leftover fee even though their bbq didnt work and the meat was repulsive. i went here because my boyfriend wanted to go somewhere cheap for a gathering - but even for the price, i regret it. you are so much better off paying more in koreatown. bad, lazy service, horrible meat quality, and just a chaotic, tacky atmosphere with slippery/sticky floors. never again!

    Sorry for the mess but it's was amazing food :) lol to hungry to take a nice pic :)
    Geoohh B.

    Wow it was Amazing thank you Arvin best Service I had greatest time of my family. He was a good server. Amazing food. Thank you. Ambience is amazing. Beautiful food was so good. He had a great suggestions. Ask for Arvin to be your sever :)

    Rain M.

    Constantly have to remind them about our orders. Portion is really small, the photo is one serving of brisket which is barely enough for even one person. So we asked for multiple servings but will only get one plate. Not as much side dishes

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    Brian H.

    A little late but necessary to post: Ok this is a little lengthy but worth reading. I went in last week of February on a Saturday night solo, was seated right away, off to a great start but... we had a a situation were I became invisible, service wasn't was expected. Things were slow, eye contact made but wasn't getting service. I talked politely to a GM named Era. I explained my experience since being seated & I was seated right by the kitchen. But yet I wasn't getting any attention. I had a few things I got to eat but after awhile I was then was leaving, & just wanted to let her know there wholes & what my experience was. After she said she would take care of it & don't worry. She sincerely apologized for my experience, she wasn't happy about it. I thanked her & headed back to my table to gather my things. She then made it a point to come back, to my table were I was to apologies again, she was busy at the time doing multiple things. BUT this lady came back! & remembered my name, she was so nice. ERA, BEST GM! She genuinely felt bad about things. She said not only was she taking care of the bill, BUT! She said "I want you to come back & ask for me & I'm going to take care of you" I was surprised but impressed by her costumer service. It was pure, just out of nowhere. I thanked her & went on my way. Now .. The next week, I did go back, asked for Era, she remembered me & sat me personally right away. She was ON IT! It was Night & Day! This was by far my best experience, this is one she expects from all her staff. She greeted me with open arms compt my meal & my waitress Teresa was amazing as well! Era took ownership, no excuses just wanted me to have a great experience how it should be & enjoy all the options! It was great! I'm going back for my Birthday! A BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE & AMAZING LEADERSHIP ERA!!! Gen BBQ GIVE THIS LADY A RAISE!!!

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    Rose N.

    This is been our favorite place for years now. The delicious food and the service everything is just amazing and the atmosphere is incredible! You get to cook your own food, the beverages are good and the desserts are delicious! Toddler APPROVED.

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    Great kbbq place, had amazing service from our server and the price wasn't bad either. The hawaiian steak and the Premium Chadol were the best imo, the Yangyum Galbi was also solid

    Steaks and side orders of Kimchi is to die for.

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    Ask the Community - Gen Korean BBQ House

    What's their phone number, no one is answering the phone number listed?

    Can anyone verify if they accept tables for 1?

    Yes they do at all times.

    Do they have soy sauce at this location?

    They have meat sauce. I'm sure they also have soy sauce

    Any Senior discount?

    You can always ask! I've never seen anyone ask that and would love to know the answer as well!

    Is there any price difference if you go for lunch?

    no, same price.

    What happens if you dont finish your meal in 90 minutes?

    They will politely tell you that your time is up, give you the bill and will wait but keep reminding you until you finish.

    Are you requiring a Vaccination card to eat here?

    No, they are not.

    Can someone who is allergic to nuts eat here?

    Yes

    Is it open on thanksgiving?

    Open 365 Days a Year!

    What's the lunch special priced at?

    No lunch specials at the moment.

    Do they charge for small kids?

    For kids, they charge by height. I think 40" and over is 9.99. Under 40" eat free

    Do you accept all types of card payments?

    Thank you for reaching out to us! We accept all credit cards besides Discover.

    Do you accept cash?

    Thank you for reaching out to us! We do accept cash.

    Hi! Do you do reservations for partys of 10?

    Hello! While we don't accept reservations, we accept remote check-ins on Yelp Waitlist prior to your visit.

    Are we able to still order to go online or phone call?

    Hello! We are currently not offering takeout service at this time.

    Do you offer reservations?

    While we do not accept reservations, Yelp Waitlist is available for remote check-ins prior to your visit.

    Since it raining are you guys still open for outside?

    We are currently open and we have some covered outdoor patio seating.

    Are you still doing pickup/ take out?

    Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, we currently offer takeout service at our location. www.genkoreanbbq.com/order-online

    While they are doing outdoor dining do they have tables set up so you can still cook your own food?

    Thank you for reaching out to us! Yes, there is a grill available to cook at each table.

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    Sura - Sura special of bulgogi and seafood tofu soup, with rice and banchan

    Sura

    4.3(540 reviews)
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    Cute, small Korean restaurant located in the seabridge shopping center. We were greeted & seated…read moreright away. The best service we've had in a long time! The ladies were so nice & attentive to all the diners. The food was amazing! I would highly recommend their seafood pancake. So tasty & the right amount of seasoning. It was served w a soy sauce & sesame seed dipping sauce. Mandu had a more savory broth as compared to a sweeter broth of the Udon. We would definitely come back. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

    Unfortunately, the quality of the food preparation seems to have declined since my first visits,…read moreand my most recent experiences have been disappointing. I gave the restaurant another opportunity yesterday, but unfortunately, I left disappointed again. It appears they have done away with their old bento boxes. The dishes used for the banchan with the lunch special still have a somewhat dated appearance, including some chipped pieces. Considering the relatively high price of the lunch special, I would think updating the presentation and serving ware would be worthwhile. The service, however, remains friendly and efficient. I ordered the bulgogi, and while it wasn't bad tasting, it didn't seem to be prepared properly. The meat texture was a bit mushy and onions had no caramelization, and the dish lacked the rich, savory flavor and texture that makes good bulgogi so enjoyable. It almost tasted as though it had been cooked at too low a temperature. Unfortunately, the banchan were also disappointing. They were very bland overall. The carrot in the potato-and-carrot dish had an odd taste that reminded me of cleaning solution, so I actually spit it out and didn't eat the rest. The kimchi portion was extremely small and, frankly, didn't look particularly appetizing, so I didn't try it. The radish was also very basic and lacked much flavor. The two wontons were unremarkable, although the radish soup was still good, as it usually is. The salad was fine as usual, and the mixed rice was tasty. Ultimately, though, when I'm paying around $23 before tax and tip for a lunch special and receiving such small portions and inconsistent food quality, I don't feel the meal represents a good value. I really wanted to give this place another chance because I enjoyed my earlier visits, but unfortunately, this most recent meal left me disappointed.

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    Gen Korean BBQ House - bbq - Updated September 2026

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