The service was soo good. Noah was our server and he came very frequently to check if we were all good and even suggested a few recommendations when we asked. His suggestions were all great. Thank you Gen and Noah. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Service is amazing here! Our main server Noah was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. The meat came out quick and was good quality. The interior is clean and modern. 10/10 will come back! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Gen has quickly become my girlfriend and I's favourite restaurant in Tucson. Our server Sam was excellent and made us feel like a priority along with being super friendly. The food is always amazing and we love trying new things on the menu every time we go. read more

First time here and we had such a fun experience! We ordered the Peach Party Bowl which comes with Sprite, sweet peach syrup, and a full upside down Peach Soju bottle. Our friends got the Shark Bite Party Bowl. It starts bright blue with a tropical raspberry and citrus flavor, then they pour in red strawberry syrup at the table for a cool bleeding effect with an upside down soju bottle. Both drinks come with light up colorful ice cubes which made them even more fun. We chose the premium dinner menu. The whole table has to pick the same menu, which worked well for our group of four, but it is good to know if you have a larger party. The meat was tender, flavorful, and easy to enjoy. The sauces had great flavor and paired well with everything. The regular dinner menu comes with sushi, and dessert is a warm pancake style treat that was the perfect sweet bite at the end. Customer service was fantastic. The staff checked on us often and made sure we had everything we needed. You get one and a half hours to eat and it is AYCE, but with good food and good company the time flew. We left full, happy, and definitely in a food coma in the best way. So good. We will be back! read more

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To say I was disappointed is an understatement, I called ahead a few days and made a reservation for 10, I arrived a little early and was understanding when they wanted us to wait to be seated until everyone arrived. While I was waiting for my party I saw them move a party already settled at a table middinner to another area, the table they were moved from ended up being out... not sure why they didn't just seat my party at the tables they put them at, my party arrives and we are taken back to our table and when we get there they miscalculated the amount of people who could sit at the table and made the table next to us move to another table when they as well were mid cook with a grill full of their proteins, I found it really odd and disrespectful to that party and was mortified. I was already feeling prettt overstimulated and then they gave us a server who had only been on the job a few weeks, I felt like they should have given him someone to help him out because at one point we had handling 3 tables which included our table of 10. He did his best but was definitely all over the place, took 30 minutes to get drinks and they weren't anything fancy just sodas and tea. We had to repeatedly ask for things because he would forget them, we got random sushi rolls to our table we didn't even order and it was just chaos. I love Gen and had high hopes but quickly realized I should have stuck with my tried and true and gone to the Gen in Tempe. While we were mid dinner one of my friends found a cockroach, their reaction was lacking and my friend ended up just picking it up and throwing it away for them! The manager did come over and offer us a soju carafe but you would think she would have asked the birthday girl who had made the reservation what flavor she wanted vs 2 people sitting at the table... wasn't hard to figure out who the birthday girl was I was wearing a headband When it came time to pay the bill they felt it was appropriate to send over 3 people to collect on the bill and then proceeded to just over complicate it. It felt like they thought we were going to run out on the bill and felt the need to send over a mob. Needless to say I will not be returning, definitely soured the mood and set the tone for the rest of the evening and ruined my mood on my birthday. If you want a good experience go to the Gen at the Tempe market place. read more

First off, I want to give a big shout-out to Jaysen! He's one of the best servers that I've encountered at Gen Korean BBQ in Tucson. Jaysen made my birthday dinner go smoothly by staying constantly attentive and ensuring we had our food and drinks ready as soon as we were ready for the next round. I would like to appreciate Noah or Nolan from my previous visit as well! I've experienced Gen in California, and the service, ambiance, and food quality are always the best! Tucson has finally been blessed with the best Korean BBQ all-you-can-eat (AYCE) spot! For $31/adult at dinner, you unlock 51 options for appetizers, meats, and sushi! And all of it is AYCE! THIS IS AMAZING!!!! You would expect that a much cheaper rate compared to their competition and a larger variety of selection from their AYCE menu that the quality of food/meat would be subpar. However, you'll be amazed by the quality of the meats, their portions, and their marinated selection. GEN is the closest you'll get to Korean BBQ, as if you were to visit Korea (lived in South Korea for 2 years). This is my third visit, within three months, and their service here and quality NEVER change. If this is your first time at Korean BBQ or planning to visit Gen for the first time, don't fret. To prevent the grill from charring quickly, use non-marinated meats (beef first). However, their gochujang beef belly, chadol, bulgogi, and galbi are the beef staples. The plain pork belly is amazing without the marinade, but they also have a variety of marinades: red wine, teriyaki, Hawaiian, and spicy. Lastly, give the grill a shot with Tuna. It melts in your mouth like butter! I am and will continue to be their returning loyal customer. GEONBAE! Sorry for the lack of photos/videos. The guests kept me busy on the grill and taking shots of Soju! read more

We came about a month ago so maybe the service is better. We got here right before it got busy and we're the first people to be added to the waitlist yet people were getting seated before us without a reservation and it was just me a my boyfriend party of 2 so that was really frustrating. It was a busy night and they had a huge party reservation of over 15 guests so I understand and am giving them the benefit of the doubt. Food was good, the cuts of meat themselves were good and they had a good selection on their menu. It's nice that they included some sushi on there, especially that Alaskan roll. I did not like the white sour sauce on the salmon carpaccio. I usually low sour stuff but whatever that was, was just not it, I had to scrape it off and dip it into soy sauce :( I love that there's a nice modern kbbq place in Tucson. I love the unique feel Tucson has but it's also fun to have something like this as a choice to go out for birthdays, occasions, or just to hang out with friends too. read more

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First off, the place is super cool in its decor and ambience. The staff are friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and efficient. We never had to ask for anything because they were so good at their job. The food was off the hook. You have a mini bag at the table and you order your meat off the menu and bag it yourself. You pay a certain price and just keep ordering unlimited meats. There are premium meats that cost more, but each is just one price. Premium was $30 per person, but it is all you can eat. It also comes with appetizers, kimchi, salad, and rice. All unlimited servings. There is a full bar and many different wines, beers, and sake. They didn't have much for dessert, but there was so much food, dessert just sounded like an overkill. It does get pretty crowded for dinner time, so come early. I highly recommend this place for a great meal. read more

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I'd give this place 3 stars overall. The food itself was actually really good--quality meats, great flavors, and definitely worth trying if you enjoy Korean BBQ. The bulgogi beef was a standout--thinly sliced, tender, and packed with that perfect sweet and savory marinade. It caramelized nicely on the grill and had a ton of flavor in every bite. The pork belly was also excellent--thick cuts with a great balance of meat and fat, cooking up crispy on the edges while staying juicy inside. We also tried some of the sushi, which was surprisingly solid for a Korean BBQ spot. Fresh, well-prepared, and a nice addition to mix things up between grilling. However, the service left a lot to be desired. It was pretty busy when we went, which I understand, but the staff didn't take the time to explain how everything works--especially for first-timers. Korean BBQ can be a different experience if you've never done it before, and a quick rundown would have gone a long way. It also felt like there was a push toward upselling us to the most expensive BBQ option without clearly explaining what each pricing tier included. The lack of transparency made it a bit frustrating and took away from the overall experience. If you already know how Korean BBQ works, you'll probably enjoy it more. The food is solid, but better communication and a more welcoming approach from the staff would really improve things. read more

Been here two times so far. Food is good for the price, especially if you can eat a lot. I've been to South Korea many times so I can't say their food is the best but again, for what you pay, it is decent. Fun place to go with your family and friends. I find their service mediocre. Each server has good attitude but I feel that the restaurant is not managed well. Maybe because it's still fairly new. Hope fully they can improve that and the dining experience will be much better! read more

GEN Korean BBQ hasn't even had their grand opening yet, but we couldn't wait! It was the Panera on Broadway just west of Wilmot and not even recognizable as its former self! The interior is filled with tall booths providing total privacy and feels like an elegant minimalist decor with Asian influence. I had been to one Korean BBQ restaurant so had an idea of what to expect. We arrived about 11:30 and it wasn't too busy yet. We were led to our table and given the various menus, and assured our server would explain everything. The booth was roomy enough for six, so we were comfy. A big cutout in the center of the table had an insert for the wok-like cooking pan. Our server, Ethan, was fantastic. He carefully and clearly explained the menus and options. The lunch menu, $19.99, had more than a dozen appetizer options and more than double that number for the meat and vegetable entrees. For appies, we chose fried dumplings, glass noodles with onions, and Korean fried chicken. For our entrees we decided to start with the garlic chicken, marinated beef belly, and brisket. First the side dishes and salad were brought out: kimchi, pickled radishes, pickled cucumbers (I think!), mashed potatoes (more like a mashed potato salad), cabbage, and a green salad. We each were given a trio of sauces for dipping. Then the appetizers came out. I particularly enjoyed the dumplings that they called gyoza (Japanese) but really are mandu (Korean). I'll just call them delicious. Then the platters of meats came out. They were HUGE! We cooked and ate and cooked and ate. The marinated flavors were so good. I really enjoyed the chicken. Our waiter came by several times to check on us and see what else we wanted. We were stuffed, but had to try the shrimp and the pancakes that were actually on the appetizer menu. The shrimp were whole: shell, head, and legs. They cooked beautifully and were yummy, though removing the unwanted parts was messy. The pancake description sounded like dessert, dough filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and peanuts. They were the perfect sweet bite to finish our meal. The hostess brought her tablet to the table for check out. This was a nice, convenient procedure. Adding beverages and tax, the lunch bill was $24 each, very reasonable for AYCE of this quality The dinner option includes additional items and is $29.99 and for $20 more you can get the premium meats and sushi. Each table has a huge exhaust fan running to eliminate smokiness from cooking; music is playing too, so it's pretty noisy. The advantage is that we didn't have to overhear conversation from other tables, lol. This was a dining adventure that we really enjoyed and we will definitely return. read more

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I saw the deal for Sunday to Thursday lunch so my friend, her aunt, and I came here. However, after we were seated, we were told that the lunch special changed as of today to Monday to Thursday only. The manager came to explain and we advised him to put up a sign or have hosts tell people since I'm pretty sure we're not the only ones who came for the lunch special. Their website and social media still have the Sunday lunch deal listed, and there's even many Yelp reviews mentioning it. With the dinner menu all day, the plus is you can also order sushi. Ambiance is nice inside with blue lights and windows. The vents don't seem to work too well so it's very smoky when cooking, but the meat quality is really good for AYCE and the sushi tastes fresh too. I was hoping to get the $19.99 deal, but I think it's still worth the $29.99 price. read more

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The long-anticipated Gen Korean BBQ has finally opened in Tucson, and I was excited to try it. I've been to Gen locations in Phoenix (twice) and Las Vegas, so I had a good idea of what to expect and was really hoping this one would deliver. We went in shortly after opening, and there was plenty of seating--well over 20 booths available. We requested a booth, and while there was a bit of initial confusion, the staff regrouped and ultimately accommodated us, which I appreciated. The lunch pricing (Sunday through Thursday) is hard to beat. While there are premium dinner upgrades available, we found them a bit pricey and stuck with the lunch option, which did not disappoint. My favorites were the premium chadol (brisket) and the woo beasal (beef belly). Portion sizes were noticeably larger than at other Korean BBQ spots I've been to, which was a pleasant surprise. That said, there were a couple of downsides. Ordering was a bit slow--our second round of meats took over 15 minutes to arrive. I also have to mention the tongs: they're quite small, which made grilling a bit uncomfortable with hot oil splashing close to your hands. For a restaurant that specializes in grilling, this felt like an easy thing to improve. Service-wise, it was clear the staff was still in training, which is understandable since we went during their third day of opening. I'm hopeful that efficiency and flow will improve with time. Overall, I had a solid experience and fully plan on coming back. I'm optimistic that with a few refinements, this could easily be a five-star spot for me on a future visit. read more

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Clean. Great vibe. Friendly staff. Nicely marinated food to cook. Reasonable prices. Very pleased. Nice selection. Looking forward to another visit. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Interior - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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First time here and first time ever at a Korean bbq It was yummy we have carne asada El Pastor Ribs Sushi Ramen Marinated steak And other things that I don't remember the name Unfortunately my buddy got a drink spilled on him but accidents happen and they apologized The over all experience was great the food amazing I will be back for sure read more

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I love a good Korean BBQ. Personally Gen didn't hit the mark. Bulgogi hit the mark with seasoning and just tenderness. Has a variety of side dishes even for lunch. Thought the pork belly was extremely dry. I know it's not supposed to be tender but this quality wasn't the best. They also had seafood options even for lunch which was different. Had the weirdest service where the server kept cooking the meat for us. Literally taking the whole uncooked plate and putting whole thing on the grill then cooked it partial. Then leave the rest of cooking to us. We had to one point tell him to stop because we couldn't keep up, and the meat was burning half way through. It was as if there was plate shortage and they needed the plate, but it was only this servers table he was doing this at. It just would have been nice to be left to cook it at our own pace. That's part of reason we love to do KBBQ is to cook on your own and your own pace. Ambiance inside is beautiful. Brand new everything. Great color scheme. Everything was so clean. Great place. Great side dishes and options. Meat quality wasn't the worst but nothing out of ordinary. read more

Gen was so good that I took my wife here when she got into town. Loved the atmosphere and it was busy. Had a great server, Noah who made great recommendations to try. The food was great and I really liked the spicy pork ribs and paper thin radish. We had the $39 all you can eat dinner which allowed us to have endless choices. Great place to go. Also had clean bayhroom. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Spicy pork and bulgobi beef - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My husband and I visited GEN Korean BBQ House for the first time, and the experience was amazing from start to finish! Our server, Alex, went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Since we were not familiar with the menu, he took the time to explain everything, recommend items, and even introduced us to Korean soju -- we even took one to go! The restaurant was extremely busy, but Alex handled the rush like a true professional while still making us feel taken care of. His customer service honestly made our night. The food was excellent, and I don't think there was a single item we didn't enjoy. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Alex, for making our first visit nothing less than perfect! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I highly recommend this kbbq spot now open in Tucson ! I am so glad that they open one in Tucson. I had Gen at other locations in California and Tempe. This one is by far the best one among all. The price is reasonable. The food is good quality and amazing. They got basic kbbq or you can do the fancier all you can eat that include sushi, rolls, and other premium meats. Every appetizer we tried including fried shrimp, bulgogi fries, and calamari are great. They also got other dipping sauce you can add on such as salsa verde and herbs, which all tasted good. The service here is amazing. Our waitress is very friendly and she always remember to bring our requested items and constantly check in with us. This is one of my fav kbbq spot in Tucson now with kotu. I highly recommend this to anyone. read more

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We've been here twice and the food is fresh and delicious. But what really stands out is the service. Manny took such great care of us from start to finish. The restaurant was packed and Manny was slammed but our orders were accurate, and timely. Manny was personable and kind. Will ask for Manny every time! read more

Got helped by 3 ppl...you would think that it would be fast service. And awesome service...but that was wrong. 1st person said they would bring the sides....didn't see him for the rest of my 20 minutes i was there. 2nd person explained the menu even though I have been here before.. said they would get me a water.....also didn't see him for the rest of my time there. So I'm there for 20 mins already....nothing is brought to me but I do see others get their things. I went to KINTARO ON speedway amd service was immediate. They were busier than GEN. KINTARO helped me alot faster amd better customer service. Got my water immediately. So what's the excuse for taking 20 minutes to talk to me amd not bring me anything, when a busier place is able to get me my water within 5 mins? read more

This place is the package deal. Come here for lunch. You won't leave hungry or broke. The ambience was welcoming. The place was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good. A few things I didn't care for, but I think that was just because of my individual preferences, not because the restaurant did anything wrong. I think the best thing we had was the garlic chicken. Sam was our waitress. She was wonderful at checking in on us, but not overbearing or annoying. Our glasses never ran out and she was quick to whisk away empty plates. As mentioned, if you come for lunch, it's a good bargain. All you can eat for certain menu items for $20.99 a pop. I highly recommend people give this place a try. read more

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This was my first experience with Korean BBQ. I was excited at first until we started cooking. The smoke was bothering me and blowing right in my face the whole time. Food was pretty good except I didn't care for the shrimp because it was more work than it was worth. (Trying to peel the shell and head off. ) I also had an Albacore Sushi Roll which was nice. Service was good but they will up sale you to Premium menu. Which is $50 a person. It is all you can eat but honestly I would rather spend that money on a nice steak somewhere else. You are buying the experience here. The atmosphere of being with friends and family and cooking your food at the table. Now for the bad! By the time I got home from eating here I had to get to a restroom. And it wasn't pretty! I called my friend to see if they had any issues and they were in the same situation. So it was definitely something we had at dinner here. Because of this I will not be back. And that will probably be my last Korean BBQ story! read more

We came on Memorial day for a belated Birthday celebration around 5PM which is perfect timing. Got seated right away and the 4 of us glanced at the actual menu and one scanned the bar code to refer to the menu herself. We all tried the Premium meats which are outstanding, needless to say; bulgogi beef and bulgogi pork belly, spicy calamari, handroll....Everything was as expected and the location is convenient for our family. Will definitely coming back. read more

Pros: So many options, premium menu is elite and sushi options are even better. Also they offer tortillas and salsa on the side & the salsa verde is divine! Service here is great the waiters are extremely attentive. Noah was our wait staff and he was so helpful and offered great advice on menu selections all night. Cons: We waited over 2 hours to get seated, they should work out a reservation system. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Sushi addition - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food was good, service when I went was not the best, took a while for our food to come out, also got seated in a corner window, lots of sun coming in. With all the grill turned on, the place gets very hot and humid. For the price and the lack of service, not sure if I would come back read more

Surprisingly good experience here and will return (the experience in Chandler was subpar). Their grand opening is next week but given the experience, I think they will do just fine! Good selection of quality proteins at a reasonable price ($30 for their regular dinner and 20 bucks more for the premium which gives you some higher end meats). We did the regular menu and was pleased with the meats/ seafood and poultry. Several sushi and carpaccio options too. Full bar and cocktail options. Service was great- attentive and quick! Modern decor mixed with a night club feel and loud club music... not exactly a quiet meal if you are looking for one... but it's got a good vibe. Due to the smoke from the grill and the grease due to the fact you in close proximity of cooking your food... you will walk out smelling like food... so if you have additional plans and smelling like a food grill is not on those plans ... bring a change of clothing or plan a shower later. Of note, they offer a free Boba drink if you give them a 5 star review. I have mixed feelings on that as it may skew ratings. Fortunately, I had a good experience. read more

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Had to wait 25 minutes to get in. Meats were marinated well... although I question where they get their meats from. Some of the meats were too fatty. The ambiance is very casual and noisy! Overall it was a good experience. Not sure if I'm coming back -I prefer a quieter place to eat. 4 stars. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Our meal - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came for the vibes, left happy with the food Saw this on socials and had to try it. Very short wait but we got in and very much enjoyed ourselves. Had all the KBBQ classics along with some fun non traditional additions, like Cajun shrimp. read more

I've been to this place twice in one week--once for lunch and once for dinner--and both times were excellent. The food was delicious and well-seasoned, whether it was marinated or not. For the price, it's definitely worth it. My favorite dish was the seared tuna--it was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared! On my second visit, I was with friends and had the pleasure of being served by Kayla, who was an absolute standout. She's a trainer sent from Texas, and despite clearly being tired, she kept a great attitude and delivered top-notch customer service. You can really tell she cares about her job. The ambiance is relaxing and easy to feel comfortable in, which really adds to the overall experience. The quality of both the food and service was amazing, and I'll definitely be coming back more often. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Delicious korean bbq, fast, friendly & nice service. Lots of seats, pretty interior design. read more

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Gen Korean BBQ was such a great experience! I celebrated my daughter's birthday there, and we definitely ordered like there was no tomorrow The food was delicious, and the overall experience was fun and memorable. The service was fast, efficient, and attentive, which made everything even better. One small suggestion would be to offer more tabletop seasonings so guests can customize flavors to their taste. Just a heads-up: if you over-order and don't finish the meat, there's an extra charge--but that wasn't an issue for us because we cleaned every plate! The standard option $30 for dinner allows you to order four appetizers and four meats at a time, however, it is unlimited. If you want to upgrade, you can pay an additional $19.99 for the full experience, which includes sushi as well. Overall, a great spot for celebrations and a fun dining experience! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I've come here around 6-7 times now, and every single time Jaysen has been my server. He is legit. If you get him you'll be lucky. The food is fire and the soju and beer is dope. But our server Jaysen kills it every time, he makes this experience worth it everytime! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Soju classic. - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food was good but a little expensive. The sushi was covered in mayo... I don't think we would go back.

Our first time at Gen. the staff was very friendly and the wait for a small party was only 10 minutes. Our server Manny was very attentive and always smiling. We upgraded to the premium meats which was a total of $50 per person. Very nice and brand new inside with neon lights made a calm setting. The atmosphere was somewhat loud except the shouts amongst the staff and kitchen/bar. We arrived at 7:07pm and received our meats at 8:23p so that was the only downfall especially when they only give 90 minutes so that leaves us less than 30 to order another round. Thats taking up the AYCE time which I wonder if that's their plan cuz it wasn't busy at n a sunday night and they kept saying "it's coming out" "kitchen is backed up". Don't mess with momma when she hungry! lol. The quality of sushi and meats was excellent! Sadly they ran out of carne asada "tonight". And the Long bone short rib was the ultimate tasting of the meats! I still give it two Foxxy Thumbs up, but hurry with them meats!! lol read more

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First off the service was great! The atmosphere was fun and exciting. They did a birthday shout out for me! Natasha is a great manager with an amazing personality. The bathrooms were very clean and smelled nice which is a big deal. The food was fresh and delicious and the cocktails were strong! Definitely recommend for a special occasion or just a date night. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Blue Iguana cocktail - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Noah was super friendly and attentive the whole time. We got the premium option and he made sure everything came out quickly, and that we had everything we needed. He checked on us often and had a really positive attitude. You can tell he actually cares about giving good service. Thanks Noah! read more

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we were invited back and had an amazing experience. lorainne, our server, was amazing. she was highly attentive and checked on us often. the meat quality was great, definitely well worth the prices they charge. our table was bussed often and refills given promptly. we will happily return read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came here because google turned off reviews due to a high amount of suspicious good reviews. Food is good but only come if you want to pay dinner price. Every time we come for lunch its some random holiday in Arizona, or US or South Korea and they make you pay the dinner price. If they wont honor their own lunch price then dont offer it. This isnt a Tucson Gen issue either, its happened when Ive gone to El Paso Texas branch and Florida. Im sick of it and done with my business with them. read more

Best lunch value for ACYE in Tucson! I'm so happy we got Gen in Tucson. I've been to the one in Phoenix dozens of times, and the Tucson one is better in quality and service. I will be back many times. read more