The food was absolutely amazing I recommend the fried calamari, the service was absolutely amazing I had Andrew as my server and he was genuinely the best server I have ever had he was talkative, nice, funny and provided excellent customer service with food being on time and making sure everything was perfect. He definitely deserves a promotion and a raise read more

I have been here a handful of times to enjoy their KBBQ. Overall it's a solid place to eat Korean BBQ, but if you're familiar with OG Korean BBQ it's not the same. It's a modernized American version where you can grill taco meat and other items. We came in recently on Easter to celebrate a birthday. The place wasn't packed, but there were large parties coming in after us. We stuck with the regular AYCE and were fine with the galbi and other meats. The soondubu (spicy tofu) soup was lacking flavor. It had the spicy flavor. All I tasted was the chili pepper. All the meats were good. The only downside this visit was the service. Our server kept forgetting a few of the items we asked for. It wasn't terrible, but it did slow things down for us. To be fair, he might have been juggling a lot of tables. I would still come again to eat the AYCE BBQ as it's convenient. read more

We had a wonderful experience here at Gen. Food was wonderful and service was beyond phenomenal. I would love to shout out Winnie who helped us out tonight. She was very attentive and kind. 12/10 service. Thank you again Winnie! We will be back for the amazing service and food. Next time you're here, def ask for Winnie. read more

I loved the ambiance and very good service here. The food was very tasty and fresh, variety was overwhelming, but we liked almost everything. I was not sure about soju, so I just got Sapporo. $31 for all what you can eat including sides is a great price. I will attach some pictures of food, which my friends and I enjoyed here. The three things I would not go with are their glass noodles Jap Chae, they were bland and I could not taste anything but pure soy sauce, the second: gooey donuts. Dough was very gooey and looked like was not fried properly. Soondooboo Soup was bland, broth was diluted with water. I think it had lack of spices, was greasy and bland. And lastly, calamari rings were greasy and had thick batter coating. The rest was all good and tasty. I would recommend. read more

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It's exciting that Gen Korean BBQ is now in the Austin area. I came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and got seated immediately. I ordered their Premium Dinner because the options looked good and to no surprise, they were! I tried all the Premium options, except for the build your own ramen. The Premium Wagyu and Premium Marbling Center Cut Marinated Short Rib were my top favorites. The Premium Rib-Eye Steak wasn't available, but I had their Skirt Steak instead which tasted great. I highly suggest pairing it with their rice paper. Overall, it was a good dinner experience despite not having all options available from the Premium menu. I wanted to try their premium sweet garlic sauce but it wasn't available. However, the regular sweet garlic sauce was still good. The restaurant seats a good amount of people. Interior is clean and dimly lit. It is located in a strip mall, so parking is abundant. read more

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

Had a pretty satisfying lunch AYCE here. We ordered Honey Soy Beef Belly, Garlic Samgyupsal and the Smoked Samgyupsal. The Smoked Samgyupsal had a very strong smoky flavor almost like bacon. I personally prefer the Garlic Samgyupsal and Honey Soy beef belly, the marinade was chef's kiss! Also, the servers here are very attentive. They refill your side dishes even before you realize it's gone. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Smoked Samgyubsal, Honey soy beef belly - Korean Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

We came here on a Friday night around 6pm. There weren't too many people dining inside at the time. 2 parties were ahead of us and at the last maybe 10 minutes of waiting, they pulled out the QR waitlist code stand so people can know they need to scan it and add their names to the wait list. Towards the end of our meal, people were lining out the door and all tables were filled so I recommend going here EARLY if you don't want to wait ~30 minutes to an hour (or more!) for an open table. Staff wasn't too attentive this time we went. We have gone multiple times before but something about this time felt... off. The wait times were longer than expected when calling for a server and then actually receiving our request.. Food quality is as good as one can expect coming from an AYCE grilled meats KBBQ restaurant. Portions of the honey garlic beef belly is FANTASTIC. Also I always get numerous portions of their galbi.. something about thin cross-sectioned cuts of meat is very appealing. I tried the Daechang this time - its ox intestines.. it was okay. Would not order that one again (personal preference nothing to do with quality or anything..) but it was nice for trying/tasting purposes. Hot foods ordered: Calamari app, cheese corn (I actually put the tin foil bowl on top of the grill to get the cheese to liquify and mingle with the corn.. *chef's kiss*) Need-to-be-cooked food ordered: Galbi (2x), beef steak with pineapple, beef belly, chicken, garlic pork belly, daechang, beef tip fingers Sides ordered/refilled: banchans, rice paper, rice Overall: - Wait time for food/orders/requests: 4 stars - Quality of food: 5 stars - Food portions: 5 stars read more

Had an amazing time, and the food was fantastic. I've never had Korean bbq before and we weren't really sure how it worked. Our waiter made a few meat suggestions and we ordered some appetizers to go with it. We had a great time cooking our food and trying different things. It wasn't cheap, but the experience was well worth it. read more

This is a very late review (we went on a Saturday afternoon, not this past weekend), but I still wanted to share because we had such a good experience. We were seated quickly, which was a great start. The food was absolutely delicious. It was our first time at this restaurant, and the server was helpful, attentive, and made the experience even better. The atmosphere was really nice -- comfortable and inviting without feeling overwhelming. I would definitely recommend this spot and location if you enjoy Korean BBQ. We'll definitely be back! read more

My adorable aunt wanted to treat my sister and I to a nice dinner and chose this place that's close to her home. My sister and I don't eat a whole ton so we didn't think we'd make the most of the all you can eat Korean BBQ but my aunt was insistent! None of us had been to a Korean bbq house with an all you can eat concept before and we didn't get a whole ton of recommendations or direction from our server. I have been to Korean bbq before and know enough from those experiences not to overcook the meat but the servers weren't willing to switch out our grate so by the end everything had a gross black oil around it from all the meats/sauces caked on it. Overall probably not my jam and service was pretty subpar but the list of meat options to grill was super extensive & a neat experience read more

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We went here for lunch yesterday. This restaurant is within a very large shopping area along with Target in Pflugerville. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted promptly and see it at a very nice table. This is a great place for a celebration. In the middle of the table is a cooking area. People are served raw food and they cook it themselves. Lots of sauces and sides are provided for dipping and garnishing. We got steaks and shrimps and fish and vegetables and white rice. The service was prompt, informative, and adequate. The restaurant was very clean. The energy in the restaurant was happy. The only reason I am giving four stars instead of five is because for people who cannot have sugar, there is very limited accommodations. Cooking the raw food with no sauce is not palatable in my opinion. The only sauce they had that did not have sugar was sesame oil. I actually left the restaurant and went to Target , bought myself some sauce and came back to eat my lunch. The vegetables were good and they came with some fresh pineapple. I did enjoy those with no sauce, I actually didn't even cook them. I love them raw. For someone with zero food issues, this is a wonderful restaurant and a great place to celebrate. With people with any food conditions, make sure to call first. There's only one cooking element so if somebody is sensitive to something, their food all has to be cooked first and can't be cooked with the others, which is another awkward situation. If there's any sensitivity to sugar, make sure to bring your own sauce and plan on being there a while because your food has to be cooked completely separately from everyone else's. read more

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I usually go to the location on I-35, but I decided to try the Pflugerville location this time--and I'm glad I did. The I-35 location has always been hit or miss for me: service is super slow, and the customer service never really meets my expectations. At the Pflugerville location, I was seated right away, the food came out quickly, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The food was great and tasted fresh. The ambiance was welcoming and relaxed, making the dining experience much more enjoyable. It felt clean, comfortable, and not rushed at all. Parking was also easy, with plenty of spots right in front of the restaurant. I'll definitely be coming back--and this will be the only location I visit from now read more

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

This review may be slightly different - I actually ordered some to go raw food haha. So I was really craving moms taste but they were closed didn't want to set at a K Q spot just wanted to veg out at home So I got a couple lbs of beef bulgogi spicy pork Raddish wraps And some bonchon ! (The lil sides you usually get at a beef and leaf) Made my own rice had my own lettuce so everything came together just perfect! read more

I have worked food industry for 12 years and let me tell you, management can deeply affect service. I hope these employees can get better opportunities anywhere else as they are just literal children being screamed at for not pre bussing "enough" Absolutely ruined my appetite having to watch a manager meltdown in the middle of the restaurant. Embarrassing honestly‍‍‍ read more

First time here and I must say the service was great. Our waiter was super attentive and nice. I was surprise they did not offer many veggie options and did not provided lettuce so you could eat with your Korean bbq. Our favorite was the beef Bulgogi, spicy pork belly, Kim chi, Kim chi radish, and shrimp -5/5 stars. There was only 5 banchan dishes wish is subpar from other Korean bbq places. *short rib: super chewy and thin- 1/5 stars *spicy octopus- they were sliced and chewy-1/5 stars * galbi- chewy 1/5 stars * steak- 3/5 stars * second batch of Kim chi was super salted and unfermented.- uneatable * pickles cucumbers- salty * blue drink 5/5 tasty and refreshing! * spicy tofu - 1/5 tasted very tomato soup instead of the traditional spicy tofu soup. It was not authentic * soy bean tofu soup- 1/5 off taste We got the regular AYCE KBBQ and did not get the premium. I didn't feel with what they offer was worth the additional price. The meats are subpar quality compare to other KBBQ places. read more

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I had the BEST birthday at Gen Korean BBQ House. I had never been to KBBQ and the atmosphere was STUNNING, the food was immaculate, and the service was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Dylan was the best server ever and so kind and attentive and an absolutely so gentleman! I had a FUN birthday experience, the dessert was so yummy, and the birthday delivery with the servers singing was SO CUTE and made me feel so special! I'm grateful to have found this restaurant and experience and I will 1000% be back and bring my friends to try this wonderful dining experience. Please give Dylan a well deserved raise /5 read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Birthday dessert - Korean Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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It's loud, it's confusing, it's a lot of fun. For $21 at lunch, you can order any of the several dozen meat options and any of the appetizers. You cook the meat yourself on the tabletop grill, which was more fun than I expected. It's an All You Can Eat deal. As long as you're still going, they keep bringing! I went with a group of four, which makes it even more fun and more confusing, with each of us forgetting what we'd ordered and just sharing everything. Each of us got our own bowl of rice and we shared tiny bowls of Korean condiments, like kimchi, pickled onions and radish, weird mash potatoes with corn etc. Everything was constantly replenished by a very patient and friendly server who was very nice about explaining everything to our group of newbies. The interior is very sleek and modern with an understated black and blue light motif. It would be especially striking at night. Foodwise, the only disappointment was the Korean fried chicken, which I generally love. It was tasty, but a bit hard and dry. All the other meat, we cooked ourselves. I especially loved the generous slab of marinated pork belly and the steak. For an extra charge, you can upgrade and get a big thick steak, but honestly, with the basic menu this good, and endless, why bother? read more

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I liked the short rib fingers, galbi and pork belly. I thought they were marinated well and tender. Out of the appetizers I liked the japchae the best and it went well with the meat. The korean fried chicken wasn't bad and the hotteok was great to end with. The service was fast and they checked up on us even though it was pretty busy. The tables were a bit small though and I didn't think there was enough grill space for 5 people. I think it would be fine for 3 or 4 people. read more

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There's a LOT of GEN BBQ's in California, where I live. So you can imagine my surprise when I saw one in Pflugerville, TX. Since I'm such a connoisseur of this particular restaurant, I put it to the test and it did NOT disappoint! The decor is swanky and chill. Alejandro took good care of us. Everything from the perfectly marinated meats, to the carafe of lychee soju (which Alejandro made himself) was absolute perfection!! My brother and I had a great time and I cannot wait to come back. Seriously, RUN (don't walk!) to this restaurant. Your life will change! read more

Your experience here will be entirely dependent on your server. I've been twice, and my first server was amazing. I think her name was Sophia... She directed us to her favorite dishes and gave excellent recommendations. The food came promptly and she was very attentive. Our next visit was with Emilio, and it wasn't quite as good. We waited over half an hour to try a dessert before we left, and that was just the end of a very long night of us being patient. Not the same experience at all.... But the food both times was very good and I totally recommend giving it a try. If your server is not so great, ask for someone else. read more

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Updating to warn people wanting to have lunch here NOT to come on a Friday. Most places that offer lunch specials honor them Monday through Friday, but here it's only Monday through THURSDAY, and you won't find that out until you're seated. We basically ordered exactly what we would have if we had been having lunch on any other day of the week and for that privilege, we paid a 30 percent markup. The food and service are still good, it's just a bit painful to pay so much extra for no reason. read more

What a dissatisfying experience. I was hoping for much faster service for one thing. The long lag between ordering and delivery of your raw food was extremely slow for a noticeable empty dining room. If their intention was to make customers give up and leave without eating much they surely succeeded. Paying a premium dinner price at lunch would be fine if they actually put some pep in their step. read more

Super stoked for a AYCE kbbq place so close to home. We ordered the Premium options and the meats were all delicious. The ribeye, bulgogi, galbi, and all of the traditional meats were marinaded well and cooked nicely in the grill. Special shoutout to the wagyu from the Premium menu; the wagyu cooked quickly and had so much fragrant beef flavor. Also special shoutout to the fried calamari. We got it by accident, but it was super nice and crispy. Would love to come back, but would probably opt for the regular AYCE menu. You definitely get high quality cuts in the Premium option, but the $30 option is just fine with me. read more

Really bad korean bbq. Worsened dramatically since opening. Not sure what sort of kbbq place can say they ran out of sesame oil for a few days... but this is it. read more

I had a wonderful experience and Gen! Andrew, our waiter, was also part chef! Lol he was a trainer but it gave me hope that service will continue to improve. Dinner for $30 was a great deal! Quality food and great service! You cannot go wrong! And I was full! Like Gen -1, Mildred -0! Will definitely be going back! read more

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From the moment you walk in, the vibes are incredible--great decor and music set the tone right away. The hostess was super welcoming and gave us a realistic wait time upfront, which we appreciated. The menu is massive, so there's definitely something for everyone. The portions are generous, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Our waitress was fantastic--attentive, quick to check in, and even replaced our dish promptly when needed. The cocktail and mocktail options are impressive! Our waitress went above and beyond, sharing her personal favorites and recommendations based on alcohol content and flavor profiles. I highly recommend this spot! Just try to arrive early to beat the rush--it gets busy fast. But even if there's a wait, trust me, it's totally worth it. read more

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Oh my goodness- can we all say it together, FINALLY!!! Been waiting 2 years for GEN to come to the Austin area. Went here with my family of 4 mid November- Everything went well for grand opening minus the time they estimated for a wait. Originally was told 30-45 minutes for a table and it really turned into an hour and 25 minutes waiting... It was chilly outside so my family waited in the car. Service and food was great even with how busy they were. My husband and I opted for the Premium tier, and we just love love loved the premium wagyu cuts of meat, so thin and cooked quickly, the right amount of fat so each piece was kept juicy and crispy at the same time. To make their menu elite, we wish they would add cheese corn and steamed egg as an option to order, Hope they can think about this one! Our kiddos even loved the options here! So glad we have a GEN nearby now! It was long over due . Wayyy better option that driving 3.5 hours to Dallas. read more

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This new K Bbq does not disappoint! For only $20 lunch and $30 dinner you're given a large array of appetizers and hot pot dishes! The price jar cannot be beat! The options are endless ranging from marinated steak, bulgogi, shrimps, chicken, premium brisket, and so much more! My favorite was the brisket and the Hawaii steak. The Chadol (brisket) is sliced super thin and is a super fast cook. It just melts in your mouth! The Hawaiian steak is marinated in a sweet but savory sauce and is so tender! I love the hot appetizer section as well, the fish katsu and gyoza are delicious! There is no time limit like some K BBQ places which I really appreciate. Our water stayed filled and our server was constantly changing our dirty grill. I really appreciated his attentiveness. I'll definitely be back! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Shrimp - Korean Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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While visiting family in Austin, we started talking about Gen Korean BBQ because I had been to the one in New Jersey before, so we decided to go. It ended up being a great experience, especially thanks to our server, Tarek. He was friendly, attentive, and clearly knew the menu well. He recommended trying some of the premium meats, and the long bone short rib was easily the highlight -- super flavorful and really tender. He kept our grill clean and made sure food kept coming even when it got busy. Great service and great quality meats overall. I'd definitely come back again. read more

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

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I love Korean BBQ places but this one has been the best so far. The different tiers are better than other places so you definitely get better value for your money. I also feel the quality of the meat and sides are much better. The employees are always great. The restaurant its self is always clean and welcoming. read more

While visiting in Austin we decided to give this place a try because the food smelled delicious as we were passing by. We came for dinner on a Saturday early evening (party of 4) and there was no wait. We got seated right away. Everyone was so pleasant and nice. The food came out super fast (probably because you cook it yourself lol..... but even the cooked food came out fast). We did the all you can eat dinner option for about $30 per person (add $20 if you want premium options). They have a good selection (41 items). I do not eat pork but I still felt like they had good options. I'm a fan of the bbq beef ribs and the bulgogi beef (must try) but I could have done without the Cajun chicken and the Korean fried chicken. None of us really cared for the chicken. The place is pretty new. Very clean and well kept. Dim lights which brings a nice vibe. Everyone was very attentive and tables were cleared of dirty/used dishes often making room for any new items that were ordered. If you like Korean bbq you should give this place a try. read more

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Went to Gen last Friday with my family and honestly had a really good experience. The food was good and came out pretty fast every time we ordered, which I appreciated since it can get busy. The meats were definitely the best part. Our server Andrew was great. He was really attentive, made sure we always had what we needed, and checked in without being annoying about it. Everything just ran smoothly because of him. The vibe was nice too. Busy but not overwhelming, and we didn't feel rushed at all. Overall just a really solid experience. I'd definitely come back and would ask to have Andrew serve us again. read more

First off there is no Wi-Fi. And it's hard to get online once inside. Upon checking in, they have is a QR code device to get on waitlist. With no Wi-Fi it's hard to get online to check your status and the front counter is very little help. It's frustrating as hell and we've been here for over an hour and haven't even been seated. OK, it's a fairly new restaurant for about a month... since they are having issues, I could see many others were frustrated. I'm ready to say fuck it and go to McDonald's. It has that night club appearance, which is gives it that festive vibe. The restaurant is family friendly. Saw many young parents being their children which is cool. It's an active place. So, plan accordingly. We were there for dinner. They proposed two menus: a dinner and Premium menu. We just ordered the dinner. So much in the menu. When we have more people we will order the premium. It's Korean barbecue. You grill the meat. Good food and it was delicious. Highly recommend giving it a try. The service was good and brought food to the tables for n a decent amount of time. Be sure to bring your patience. They put on their smiles for you and make a good time. I have a feeling they are ramping up their business. Enjoyed chatting with the host and our waiter did great. Looking forward to our return to try out their other delights. read more

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11/10 experience. We had an amazing waiter named Andrew Pham. Very funny would highly recommend. He had good recommendations and took care of us very well. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - I've never had a better waiter. He was so handsome. We requested the hottest waiter. 11/10 did not disappoint! - Korean Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Well I normally would give this place 5 stars but I also don't come usually on a Friday at 6:30pm! It was packed and my friend and I were sat in the far back. I don't recommend being seated at the back as they tend to forget you are there. They ran out of Galbi so I suggest coming in on Tuesdays if you like Galbi cause they told me their meats come in on Mondays so they won't be running out of Galbi then... otherwise it was alright...I think we had a server who was new so he was flustered having to deal with a lot of people all at once... and he was barely keeping up... poor thing... otherwise good food as usual. read more

I have been to several Gens and this by far is the best in my book! This was a wonderful addition to the Austin area! The customer service was exceptional and the food quality was consistently good! I highly recommend this location for their fast, friendly, attentive, and kind staff. The new location has a classic Gen ambiance which is lively and modern. Bring a ton of friends here cause it's definitely a great place to dine with a group! My new top Korean BBQ AYCE in the Austin area. read more

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Delicious food an experience for something new this could be the place for you, it's a little costly but it's definitely something different you choose the meats then cook them. It can get pretty busy it was when we went but got served the food fast. The environment can get Smokey from the cooking if the meats (not a bad thing) even after leaving I still smell the delicious food. My parents are a bit older I so say it's for a younger crowd. Lots of choices I can't remember all I ordered just that it was delicious. read more

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Last night my girlfriend and I had the pleasure of eating here. The experience was amazing and new. I hadn't been to a hibachi spot that actual lets you cook your own food. The variety of meat and options as sides and appetizers was vast. Our server Eric was amazing as well, as his insight was very useful to helping us choose our meals. The ambience is intimate and also can be great for a family setting as well. I definitely plan on coming back. read more

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Customer service is not the top priority. Ordered the dinner and some items were not available but no swap or compensation was given. We were to bad they sold out. No other item was offered in its place. We were not told about missing/ sold out items before we ordered. I find this very confusing and disheartening. The meal was fine but the lack of care that the items we wanted were not available set a bad tone. read more

10/10!! The food was really good and the service was amazing! Our waitress was the cutest, my 3 boys loved her, played rock paper scissors every time she passed by or came over, and communicated well with us for our first time at this location. My husband complimented her saying she's our favorite waiter ever(which is true) and her reaction was the cutest. Huge shoutout to Justine, thank you! My sons loved the short ribs for their first time. We were always weary about the bones but it slid right off. The macarons were also really good, we always get vanilla at other locations but they're usually hard like they've been sitting in the freezer for too long except for this Pflugerville location. Overall this experience has been our favorite. read more