Truly broke my heart when I found out it was close. I don't think enough people gave them a try. We attend grand opening and they went all out. Free meal for the first 100 and so on the whole day. It was so much fun. Sad they didn't stay open. read more

Been here before when they first opened up with a group of 5 and it was busy but great service! Came back recently, a little but after lunch with my boyfriend, not too busy at all, but bad service. I often eat out at KBBQ places and understand the wait times but it felt like we were completely forgotten the entire time. The waiter lost our appetizers, they were taken to another table. Asked for a water refill, never got refilled, called the waiter and had to ask again. We asked for the check, was told the manager would come over and bring in. We waited about 15 minutes and then the manager came to ask how the experience was- no check and we had to ask for it again. It felt a little like we were being treated this way because we look young and/or staff needing more training. Food was good when we got it at least. :/ read more

Yummo!! We went to dinner here with a group last night and had a great time. We were greeted by the manager who gave us complimentary samples of peach soju and we were seated at a spacious comfortable booth. You grill the meats yourself which is part of the fun! For appetizers we ordered the mandu dumplings, cheese tonkatsu and japchae noodles. The dumplings were nicely fried with juicy flavorful filling. The tonkatsu was so crispy and nice! Loved the japchae - it went perfectly with the meats. We opted for the premium dinner and i really enjoyed the long bone marinated short rib steak, center cut short rib, and wagyu. Everything was delicious! Our server Eddy did a great job getting us more meats and changing out our grill tray. To finish our meal we ordered the hotteok which were fluffy and sweet! I would definitely come back! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We visited this Korean BBQ spot on a Sunday night close to closing, and they still welcomed us in. While I'd recommend coming earlier to take full advantage of the 2-hour dining limit, we never felt rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy our meal. We left very smelly from the smoke, although the place has great appeal it is very smoky. We ordered two premium dinner sets--definitely on the pricier side, so come hungry and plan to savor the experience. The meats were excellent and came out quickly; we especially enjoyed the ribeye, short ribs, wagyu, and the garlic chicken. The sides and appetizers were also delicious. Service was fantastic--our waitress, Amy, gave great recommendations and kept the food coming until we were satisfied. Compared to similar spots like Kpot, I did miss the buffet-style sauces and desserts, but overall, this place is just as good and perfect for a special night out. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The service was excellent. We came on a Wednesday for lunch around 1pm and it was quiet with about 2 groups and a total of 5 the entire time we were there. There was 1 waiter and he was super nice and attentive. He was also bussing the table and making some of the food along with pouring water, etc. despite that, we received all our ordered items in time without feeling rushed or having delays. The meat was average to good, depending on the cut provided. The first steak was great and the second a bit more chewy. The pork belly, beef belly, beef brisket cuts were all good. As expected for a AYCE and weekday lunch meat options. There's premium items for dinner but at a higher price so lunch is great for the experience and environment. The sides were okay and also as expected with potato salad, cucumber, radish kimchi, and others. I ordered a salad since they didn't have lettuce for wraps. The hotteok tastes like a beignet with chestnut and syrup. I liked it but if you are looking for real Korean hotteok you would be disappointed. read more

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Went to Gen Korean BBQ for lunch with friends and had a great experience. The lunch price is really good and definitely worth the money for the amount and variety you get. There's a solid selection of meats and sides, so everyone was able to find something they liked. The restaurant has a nice blue decor that gives it a modern, clean vibe, and it's a great spot to hang out and eat for a while. The warm grills make it especially nice in the winter. Overall, a fun place for group lunches and a good value. read more

What I find shocking was that there was NO wait going in here! Back in California, the wait could be up to 30 mins to an hour! So this was a nice surprise that we were able to walk right up and get our grub on! They had the usual from what we usually order: brisket, pork belly, bulgogi, beef belly, etc and some apps (although it was odd that the apps came last vs the meat) but not a deal breaker. Everything came out promptly for the most part. The vibe inside is what would you expect out of most gen locations, lively and bright. Our waitress was great and was attentive when we needed extra things and more meats! Parking: plenty when we went, we even parked right up front which was amazing! We'll be back!! read more

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A solid all you can eat Korean bbq spot in San Antonio. Gen is a chain but it lives up to its reputation which I was happy about. Not a bad location with plenty of parking. The service here was excellent even though our poor server was understaffed running around, she was great and crushed it. The location has chill vibes with stying and music. Menu options plentiful, got the dinner option which for the price I thought was a good deal. My favorite meats were the Galbi, bulgogi, and pork belly. FYI this is authentic diy kbbq, they bring out the meats and you cook it like it's supposed to be if you have questions ask your server. Their options for side dishes were also good, really like the corn cheese, fried Mandy dumplings, and japchae noodles. The drinks menu were also big but didn't try this visit, and they also have ramen options. Overall this place was like the other Gen locations I've been to and it met the standard which was solid and now nice to have one of these ayce kbbq places in San Antonio. Would recommend and will come back! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We were excited to try this new place and heard the hype. It's AYCE kbbq. There's also a premium menu including high quality meats. People complain about the service, but we were honestly not impressed with the meats at all. We tried gen steak, pork bulgogi, beef bulgogi, galbi, pork belly and chicken bulgogi.. they were alright. Beef actually tasted gamey which doesn't make sense. The marinated meats were good because they were doused with sauce. Pork belly was not good at all... SO much fat and tasted gross. tofu soup was americanized. japchae did not taste like korean japchae. At least the gyoza was decent. Price was average for kbbq. Food quality 3/5. Recommend to give them a try. However, we probably won't be returning anytime soon. read more

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As someone who considers themselves a Korean BBQ enthusiast, I was initially hesitant to give Gen a try. Before heading over with a friend, I called ahead to check if they offered non-marinated meats, as that's always my preference - they offer a limited selection of non-marinated meats. Upon arriving, I was greeted right away and told I could be seated even though my friend was still five minutes out, which I appreciated. I had every intention of sticking to the standard dinner menu and skipping the Premium upgrade, which is $20 extra per person at the table. It wasn't about the cost--it was simply that the Premium menu didn't appeal to me. Despite that, my friend insisted we go for it. To my surprise, the Premium selections included Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Pollo Asado, and a Premium Taco Sampler. Honestly, if I wanted tacos or to dine on authentic cuisine for that specific food, I would have gone to a restaurant specializing in it. I didn't expect to see those offerings at a Korean BBQ spot. The Premium Wagyu was just okay--it could've been the quality, or maybe the sweetness threw me off. I ended up sticking mostly with the non-marinated pork belly and ribeye. I had three servings of the ribeye and even surprised myself with how much I ate. The restaurant's aesthetic was nice, though darker tint on the doors would've helped with the lighting. While I don't see myself returning, if I ever do, I'll definitely be skipping the Premium menu. read more

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The lunch prices are really good for ayce bbq and the service during lunch is super quick. They have limited options but the meat is still really good and tender. It's a bit dark inside but I think it's supposed to be the vibes of the restaurant. The grills are big enough for 4 people but I think if you had more people you might need more grill space. read more

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This place blew my mind! We visited when they were doing their soft opening. The price was very fair (about $30ish per person) as we opted for the non-premium option. Our service was good and I absolutely fell in love with the galbi! We did get some not great sides- the japchae was not good and the tteokbokki was cold and hard. But the hotteok was a great sweet finisher to the meal. read more

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The meat is packed with flavor and is very tender. I love the atmosphere, decor and lighting here. The music was a little too loud for my liking, but not a deal breaker for dining here. Maria, our waitress, was outstanding! She was handling three tables, eight people with ease! She deserves every tip get receives today! read more

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Took my lady here for her Birthday and we were immediately taken by ambiance it struck the perfect balance of chill, intimate and entertaining. Our Server Jasmine was on top of it all; she was pleasantly and attentive without being overbearing and suggested recommendations that we thoroughly enjoyed. The food was absolutely amazing, we have a mix of appetizers, sides and the Premium Meats (Wagyu Beef, Marbled Short Ribs) that we cooked ourselves. Do yourself a favor. Don't miss the part. It's worth the extra. We finished off the night with a delectable Japanese pancake a la mode with chocolate syrup and took bottle of peach Soju to go. We've done Korean BBQ before but this is definitely one of the best, easy recommention. We'll be back very soon. read more

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I've tried Gen in Houston, Dallas, and Austin more than once. I will say this one in San Antonio was my least favorite. The banchan (sides) were good. The spicy tofu soup just tasted like tomato, no kick at all, and I've always liked this soup at other Gens. The fried rice also just tasted like gochujang. Oddly the salad was mostly just cabbage no leafy lettuce or other soft greens. The meat was also very underwhelming, I'd say most this night were dry and again didn't remind me of quality I was used to. It also didn't help they were understaffed. We had waited at the front without help or getting checked in with for at least 15 minutes when there was hardly any customers there. Then when the rush came we noticed our server was basically working all the tables alone. He did still do a great job for how busy it was, and I'm pretty sure he was also new considering he didn't exactly know the menu too well. The inside of the restaurant does still look like any other Gen with its blue dark lights, but the food just was not on par to what I expected from them. I'd suggest skipping this Gen if you've been to other ones. Although if you haven't had an ayce kbq before, this is still a solid place to start. read more

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This place is absolutely hands down my favorite KBBQ restaurant in San Antonio!! The food is so tasty and the quality of the meat is really good compared to the other KBBQ places in San Antonio. Also the service I have to say is the best! Riley, Amy, and Jasmine were so attentive to us and made sure we had everything. Our table was not cluttered at all since they made sure to always come by and clear any empty dishes. We came here in a big group so I was scared that they wouldn't tend to us as much but Riley did such an amazing job! Would definitely come back here again :) read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Brisket, pork cheek, and honey soy beef belly - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Unimpressive experience overall. The service is what really brought down the whole experience. We were waiting by the front door for good 10 minutes with the empty restaurant, just to be seated. The waiters may have been short staffed as we did not get to order as frequently as we'd liked. The food was mediocre at best. I wouldn't call this an authentic Korean food. Japchae was NOT real japchae. Side dishes were sad. Sauces were good tho. Different cuts of meat were very hit or miss. Ambiance is nice, the restaurant is new and clean. I think the restaurant is new and they're still working out the kinks. I want to give them grace but the whole experience was not worth the price. read more

I have been to every Korean bbq restaurant in San Antonio. A Korean friend recommended this place when it opened. I went to check it out and it wasn't disappointing. I believe this is the best quality of meat at an all you can eat. We got the premium deal which is a bit expensive. It is a LOT of food though! The waiter was very attentive he would bring us what we order quickly. One thing I didn't like about this place is if you face the door even in the back of the restaurant the lighting from the outside is so bright you cannot see the person facing you at the table. Overall so far this is my favorite Korean bbq restaurant in town. I will definitely go back read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food at Gen BBQ has good flavor, and the meat quality was solid. The restaurant is clean and welcoming--but the painfully slow service is a dealbreaker. We waited over 20 minutes after each order, even for something as simple as potato salad. It wasn't just us--there was a table of about 20 people across from us who waited 30+ minutes, only receiving waters and a single mixed drink before they gave up and left. That says everything. Our server was kind, but the kitchen staff and management were clearly inexperienced and slow. It's a shame--this place could be doing much better. I truly hope the owners read reviews like this and take action. Gen BBQ has potential, but as it stands, I wouldn't return--and judging by the empty tables around us, others are starting to feel the same. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Nico and Sean were amazing!! We just had Korean BBQ and everything was SO good The food came out fresh and fast, and they were super attentive the whole time. They made sure we always had what we needed and kept checking in without being overbearing. Honestly such great service and it made the whole experience even better. The vibe in there is really good too! It's fun, busy, but not crazy loud. Just a good spot to hang out and eat. We had the best time. Definitely coming back! read more

Wait- you maybe already know this- don't come when you're extremely hungry- it will take a good long for the process from start to finish that's a part of the enjoying the time. 20 minutes to get seated, abt 20 to get our first apps, sides & meats to start cooking. Then abt 20 minutes for us the ribs to cook. Ambiance- the place looks like a John Wick movie where a fight is going to break out - it's very cool! Loud, fun, bright. Service- all the service was superb friendly, sweet, helpful, informative- great smiles frm everyone - the best! Bathrooms- ok this part for me I didn't like- it was 3 rather large 'all gender bathrooms' had both toilet & urinals in each - then you wash your hands in a communal area. I get the efficiency of it however they were dirty bathrooms & just don't prefer the layout. Food- overall food is poor quality l, tastes off the seasonings are overall not good. Decent - the ramen is a tad bit spicy for me (I don't do spicy) however it was my favorite food of the place it was so good my lips and mouth were burning but in a delightful way! The apps & sides were the best part of the meal to us. Key point of it was not for this flavorful ramen I would not have been able to eat most of the food here. white rice was a bit dry. My family enjoyed their adult drink. Our unsweetened teas were mediocre & cloudy - slow for any refill. We thankfully have eaten at places with great cuts of meat & excellent cooks. Every cut of meat here was poor quality even the shrimp. Could not eat any of it forced a few items down. & I get it again the efficiency for them as a buffet however it was not good & good food is the base of a good restaurant. Saw many tables of teens & early 21's & this would be ideal for them as they maybe are just at an age to try new things. I did had an enjoyable time w my family to experience something new however will never be going back - for the price could have gone to a Brazilian steak house & had great cuts of meat. read more

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Food and service was great, even though a few things were forgotten in the beginning but server acknowledged them and was excellent about them (we had Alyssa). Food is a great deal for what you pay for. I do wish they provided ways to grease the grill (other than you ordering a fatty steak) and that the rice paper was a little more firmer and square shaped. But did enjoy everything and will be coming back. read more

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After living in Las Vegas for almost 50 years where numerous authentic Korean restaurants exist, we are always on the search for a good Korean place. We hoped to finally find one here in S.A.. Here's what we found: The inside was clean and very modern. The booths and tables were bathed in a soft blue, neon light, and an upbeat selection of music played in the background. We were seated as soon as we walked in, and our server appeared almost immediately to take our drink orders. He gave us a few minutes to look at the menu (QR code/phone) while he grabbed our drinks. He dropped off our drinks along with a very tasty salad. My husband ordered beef belly, brisket, and a steak (all unseasoned and non-marinaded.) I ordered calamari rings, soondubu (I'll call it SDB for short), and spicy chicken. The waiter left to grab our selections and the banchan. My SDB and calamari came first. I was expecting raw calamari to place on the grill, but they were fried in panko and served with a sweet sauce. The calamari was cooked perfectly, probably far better than I'd do on the grill, so no complaints there. The SDB was unlike anything I'd tried before, but not in a good sense. Most SDB is made with small bits of meat or seafood bathed in a flavorful broth, filled with soft, soup tofu; this SDB had only three small rectangles of firm tofu, 3 or 4 thin slices of zucchini, no meat, and a very differently flavored, somewhat watery broth. The rice was not ready in the kitchen, so it was not served with the soup. I was disappointed and didn't eat the dish. The waiter returned with our meats and banchan. We were served potato salad, spicy radish, cabbage kimchi, sweet soy radish, and cucumber salad. No fish cake?? No sesame sprouts?? What Korean restaurant doesn't include those selections with the banchan?? Oh boy...where to begin? The potato salad was not what you'd expect; it had the consistency of watery mashed potatoes with (corn? cheese? who knows?) mixed in. One bite was enough for both of us! The kimchi was pretty underwhelming and not as fresh as we prefer. It reminded me of the quality you might find in a supermarket, not a Korean restaurant, but it was better than the others selections. The radish and cucumber veggies were both very limp and soft...much softer than usual, and didn't taste very fresh. This was literally the first time we didn't eat the banchan, and we normally ask for at least 1 refill of everything. Again, VERY disappointed! All the meats were fresh and extremely tender. The marinade on my chicken was nicely flavored and seasoned the meat well. We ate our fill of the meat. Would we return? No. Although the Korean restaurants here are far from the quality we had in LV, the others we've tried are FAR better than this one. Unfortunately, the decent ones are all located on the Northeast side of town, so I guess we'll be making that long trek again. Would we recommend this place? No, but everyone's taste is different, so it might agree with yours. Good luck if you go. read more

Jasmine was our server and she was amazing!!! The restaurant was so clean, service was amazing, and food was delivered fast. Management was incredible too! Highly recommend! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

As a Korean who grew up in Southern California where majority of the Gen KBBQ are, Iwas soo estatic Gen KBBQ had finally come to San Antonio but was very incredibly disappointed at the end of our meal. There were only three other patrons in the restaurant besides our party of 4. Our server and other employees of the restaurant were MIA for most of the time we were there. It took over 7 minutes for them to bring out our second round and longer as time progressed. I took my friends there to try Korean BBQ for the first time and in all honesty, they were not impressed. The japchae was the worst on the menu. I do hope with time Gen BBQ will improve and I will be proven wrong. I really do hope they make improvements and I will be able to give them 5 stars. read more

2 stars cause the atmosphere was nice Food no bueno My bad for not seeing that it was fusion Never again read more

We love Gen! You can't go wrong with All You Can Eat Meats. The banchan (side dishes) tasted like all of the other locations I've been to, delicious! Service was prompt. It took 10 minutes to order on Valentine's Day but once we ordered everything, all of the meats and dishes came out quickly. Water was refilled promptly. The price for dinner is $31.99 and the price is reasonable for the types of meats you can get. We like to get the pork belly, galbi, steak, shrimp, etc. Don't be shy to ask for more banchan. They give you a bowl of rice per person. I recommend getting the salad as well. The ambiance reminds me of a night club. The lights give it that setting. Don't forget to save room for a drink. They have a full bar and offer soju and other specialty drinks. read more

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Came here for a birthday party with a group of 6. We were seated immediately. Service was a bit slow. It took time to get a grill change. The meats that were my favorite were the red wine pork belly, and pork cheek! I got galbi but the meat was a bit thinner than I'm used to. Bulgogi tasted the usual same. My only real complaints is that when they're singing happy birthday to the other guests, it got a bit too loud. Unfortunately I was near all the tables that were being sung to and i got spooked every time they would start singing and banging on something loud to get everyone's attention. read more

Giving one because 0 is not an option. Let's start with the positive. The restaurant is well decorated and has a good setting of indirect lights that creates a pleasant atmosphere. After saying that, there is nothing else positive. The quality of the food was bad. We paid $31.95 + $20 for the Premium dinner option. The meat was not of good quality and was not tasty at all. Appetizers: The dumplings were the only decent option that came directly from a bag. The calamari were overcooked. Side dishes: The white rice is dry and tasteless. They serve noodles that look like plastic and taste horrible. Service was the worst part because it took forever to take our order (25 minutes), and then we waited 20 more minutes to get the plates of raw meat. It shouldn't take that long when you have an almost empty restaurant. Well, after spending $112.47, I recommend that you don't waste your money and time going to this place. I let the waiter and the cashier know about the poor quality of food and service, and no one acknowledged it. Well, one more place is out of our radar. Wait! The waiter said, at least you tried it (of course, after throwing more than $100 into the garbage). The funny part is that I asked for a to-go box to bring the leftover meat (that was a lot) for my dog, and she said, sorry, we don't have carry-out boxes; how fresh that could be! Unbelievable. read more

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Brought the family to celebrate the New Year and was so disappointed. At first, I thought maybe they were not staffed properly because it was a holiday, but I saw several employees standing around idle, so that wasn't the case. Food was mediocre at best. We are a family of five - they brought tiny dishes of ban chan - literally 2 pieces of Kim chee in one and a teaspoon sized scoop of mashed potatoes in another for all of us to share. Granted, they will bring more if you ask (may take a few reminders and about 10 minutes, but they won't charge extra ) but, c'mon. It is extremely cold in there. After being seated and noticing the draft, I asked to be moved to another table that didn't have that arctic blast under the vent (the restaurant was probably at 5% capacity at the time, so plenty of choices!) they responded, "oh yeah, other people complained about this table being very cold - I'll turn on your grill and you'll warm up." Nope. Still freezing. I ended up stopping mid meal to raid my car for jackets, scarves, and beach towels to bundle up. Food comes out very slowly, with reminders. We had to ask for fresh rice because the first batch was served cold and hard. The meats themselves were decently flavored, but cuts were....interesting and inconsistent. Randomly shaped scraps stuffed in bowls so you don't immediately notice. Restrooms are bizarre and not well serviced. Out of supplies, and clogged sinks. On top of an already poor experience, the bill reflected prices higher than the menu for drinks. On the menu, a large bottle of beer was $8.95 and they attempted to charge us $12.95. Their response - the printed menu is outdated. After insisting they not charge me for their error, and getting the manager involved, they eventually comped the drinks. Not how I wanted to bring in the New Year, but every dining experience for the rest of the year will be an improvement. Two stars - while speed, attention to detail, and common sense were lacking - there were a few employees who were friendly. Cuts of meats were questionable, and ban chan was mediocre- but we did enjoy some of the dishes. Didn't get food poisoning, so I suppose it could've been worse. Also note, unlike almost every other KBBQ place that I've ever been to, this restaurant does not offer a sauce, sides, and dessert bar. Maybe would be less of an issue if service were prompt and they knew how to portion for the party size. read more

Nico was our main server for dinner and did an amazing job! Hannah is also a great addition to the team. We did the premium dinner and the food was amazing. Highly recommend! read more

My friends, who are big fans of Korean BBQ, brought me here and said it was one of the best spots they've tried in San Antonio. This was my first time at a place like this, and I really enjoyed it. I thought the price was fair for the amount of food we ordered, and all the meats tasted great. We were seated shortly after walking in, and the staff explained how everything worked. Our server was excellent--very attentive and even changed our charred grill twice without us having to ask. The place felt welcoming and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. I'd definitely come back. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food was absolutely delicious. The thing I liked about it is that it's not all you can eat is definitely an individualized restaurant experience. We had Nico as my server he was awesome. Also Luis did a wonderful job with making sure that all the meat we wanted to try were out and about the ambience was excellent. We enjoyed every bite of it. We will definitely be back. read more

The food was amazing we tried it for the first and really enjoyed it for the price! The cheese corn and bulgogi are must haves! Nico hooked us up from now until we graduate :) read more

Fun place to chill and grill up some Korean favorites. The service was fairly quick for the amount of customers on the summer bash event. Was lucky to get seated fast to beat the San Antonio heat wave. My favorite was the beef belly and garlic marinated pork belly following with sides of kimchi, corn, radishes, and fried goodies. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I've been coming since the soft opening. Food is great and service is even better. We've been here when it's been busy and service still holds up. I bring my wife here on dates and my 6 and 8 year old to enjoy a family dinner every so often since the kids enjoy the neon lighting ambiance. It's family friendly and there are deals every so often so it at times it can be a bit more affordable. Worth it for us! read more

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GEN is probably the best kbbq dining experience m I've had since moving back to San Antonio. Its all-you-can-eat but they aren't stingy with the servings. They have a variety of quality meats, including beef bulgogi, galbi and other marinated meats. Everything was super flavorful and fresh, and grilling at the table is such a fun experience. A+++ will be back ASAP read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - We dug in before snapping a photo but everything was delicious,fresh and clean. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I lived in Los Angeles for about 9 years and GEN there was a staple . Super long wait times, crazy amount of staff . It was a vibe for sure and we loved it. We've eaten here twice and it's honestly so depressing. The meat isn't sliced/cut that well so when it's cooked it just crumbles, the rice is too sticky and presentation is messy and the rice paper always sticks and isn't moist enough to pull apart with ease but overall it's just okay. It was just a sad experience just knowing what GEN could be. read more

Hammy and Matthew were fantastic and really made sure I was taken care of. The meats were great cuts and had the perfect ratio of fat to be nice and tender. Really enjoyed my dining in. The lighting is nice as well for a chill vibe and chill music. read more

Luis was so great and it being our first time there was really the cherry on top. He was so attentive and ensured we got what we needed. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much! read more