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    Gen Korean BBQ House

    3.7 (2k reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Sarah M.

    We did not have a good experience at this location. There was rice under the table that was sticky under my feet. The menu were greasy. The server kept forgetting our napkins and drinks. And our plates were all chipped. This was just the service and environment. The menus were incorrect so the waiter kept having to say we don't have that etc. The popcorn chicken was almost completely breading with barely any chicken. Then after dinner my husband got sick. (He didn't eat anything earlier that could have made him sick and he was the only one that ate two of the meat choices that must have made him sick). On a personal preference note, there is no indicator of how much meat comes on each tray so we ended up with huge amounts of one type of meat instead of small portions of several types. I gave it 2 stars only because the server was nice (even though he was forgetful) and some of the food items were tasty. We will not be returning.

    Price list 01/23/26
    Karen T.

    We had so many people come to our table tonight. I think they said they were short handed. They were all patient and in good mood's anyway. Food was good as always, great company makes food taste even better. I just wanted to mention that we did have a mechanical issue of sorts that we discovered when we were done eating. We weren't looking for compensation, we mainly just wanted to let them know. They were nice about it. Shout out to the new GM, sorry I can't recall his name but he handled us well.

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    Aaliyah H.

    Every time I go to Gen...I question why I don't go to Gen more often. I, like many other people, do not like going to Gen because I just don't feel like the wait is worth it; but people gotta be waiting outside of Gen for an hour for a reason right? It's not like it's new so the food gotta be worth it? Food aside, Gen is one of the nicer, cleaner-looking K-BBQ places, and have wider aisles comap

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    Craig T.

    First time here to be honest the Ala Moana location is way better . The service here was not up to par . My family and I arrived @ 5:45p or so and they wasn't busy at all and there was not hostess to assist us . We waited around 10min until we got seated . The food wasn't as tasty as Gen Ala Moana I'm not sure why . The only bright spot was our server he was very nice and he apologized of the situation.

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    Gabriel P.

    Wife and I took brother-in-law and his wife to dinner. There only a couple of dishes the made it above average in taste.. Service was friendly. Long wait time to be seated. Longer wait time to receive the food we ordered. Had better tasting food at the Ala Moana location. Enjoy

    Close friends enjoy dinner and company with Janelle K as our server.
    Doc W.

    Janelle K is a terrific server. She epitomizes the word "Aloha" in professionalism and friendly service. We'll be back just for her!

    Appetizers! Saturday February 7, 2026
    Tod K.

    Sunday May 24, 2026 After watching Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu movie upstairs. We decided to eat early dinner at 3:30pm. We were seated in 5-10 minutes. Service is fast and friendly. We ordered 2 premium AYCE dinners of $55.95 per person. It's a good deal. The appetizers came out shortly after. Then the 5 trays of meats right after. We started cooking right away. Everything was good. Then we ordered a 2nd round of 5 trays again for the 2 piggies. Lol. Ambiance is casual and comfortable in here. Leave here smelling of Korean bbq. Lol. We will be back again.

    Lana V.

    After a Friday Night that wasn't going so well, we decided to drop in @gens. Although I've eaten here a number of times, I'd really like to say our server Jay Tamashiro provided us with such a GREAT dining experience! Such AWESOME customer service, he definitely turned our night around. Food was Outstanding as well. Thank you so much, look forward to our return.

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    Jerry T.

    Want a break from the monotony of life? Come to Gen Aiea and get treated with excellent service staff like Caleb. Bro was on a speed mode with everything and made sure we had everything from vegetables to cold water on the table and food down like lightning. Everything tasted great today and we had a nice time. Table was clear and sat in a good spot.

    Tara L.

    Worst experience ever Did takeout.. Couldnt do it online because it wouldnt let me select 4 of the same meats so had to do it in person. Manager (im assuming based on attire) was super helpful. Was told 20-25 min. 40 min later 2 servers finally hand carry my takeout containers from the kitchen up to the host stand. The haole girl proceeds to drop a container on the ground, right in front of me, and pick it back up like nothing and place it on the counter. Thankfully it didnt open or idk what she wouldve done then.... On top of all that she had the meanest RBF. def not someone who should be working anything related to hospitality. Fast forward Get home. Carrying the bag to my house, whole thing rips open from the bottom. Because why? The container she dropped is completely cracked so all the vinegar and water from the radish wraps is all over everything including the bottom of the paper bag. Luckily all containers survived and i didnt lose any food. Salad also had no dressing. And we got no sauces for our meat. Its cheaper to dine in than pay $80 for a terrible experience. All things you get for free during dine in, you have to pay ala carte for. Salad. Radish wraps. Rice paper. All the banchan. Tried calling them to talk to someone to get my tip back, because that def did not deserve any tip since it was def not prompt nor was there any service or hospitality from anyone other than the manager. But they never answer their phones. Will never be doing takeout again

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    Mel T.

    My sister and her family love this restaurant. There was a newer location that opened near them but they still prefer to drive further to this location. This time, we had a party of seven (4 adults + 2 kids + 1 baby). We got there at around 5 on a Saturday and waited maybe about 10 minutes. Our waitress seemed nice but she must have been new because she was kind of terrible. She didn't even know how to start our grill (turns out you need to add water first so that you don't start a grease fire, which she wasn't aware of. Kind of concerning). She would forget a lot of items, we'd have to ask for items multiple times (including basics like water or utensils), and she would constantly bring out incorrect items). Our grate was also never changed (again, probably due to lack of training) until we asked, since some of our meats were starting to taste burnt. Avoid the cooked menu items. The kimchi fried rice and japchae were terrible. Stick to the meats. My top three dishes were still the Hawaiian steak, honey soy beef belly, and pork cheek. So it's nice to see that at least the quality of the meats have remained the same. It just seems like they might have a really high turnover rate and waiters don't receive adequate training, probably due to that fact. Although I enjoyed most of the food, I think this second experience of bad service is enough to not make me want to come back a third time.

    Jezreel Carl M.

    Started off as a normal visit... nothing special or memorable but the waitress we had was awesome. I believe her name was jayde, not completely sure but that's what the kids said and that's also the name on our receipt. Our grill caught fire and she did panic but she handled it very well. Felt small kine bad because she seemed soo down after. What's crazy is we were just finishing up cooking the last slab of pork belly before it caught fire. We ordered a lot of pork belly so pretty sure that's what caused it, all that grease.

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    Ask the Community - Gen Korean BBQ House

    What's the price per person?

    Prices are: - Lunch is $20.95 from 10am to 3pm on Monday to Thursday (Note: "Dinner" price of $33.95 is all day for Friday to Sunday & Holidays)… 

    How much is it for dinner?

    Why did you bother posting this? Completely useless.......

    Is there a gen restaurant in kamakana?

    Yes there is! It's on the right side of Kamaz, where the big "Ka Makana Ali'i" sign is.

    Do they take Reservations?

    Only if you have a party more than 10 & you can also put in your first set of orders so when you get to your table your orders are there.

    How much is it person I'm trying to surprise my Htg for Valentine's but can't find any prices?

    If you go for lunch Monday-Thursday it's 19.95 per person and dinner is 29.95 per person. Friday, Saturday and Sunday is the dinner price, 29.95 per person, all day. I… 

    What's the difference between lunch and dinner dishes? Would have to compare side by side both menus and my eyes are not as good as before :-)

    https://m.zmenu.com/gen-korean-bbq-house-aiea-online-menu has the lunch and dinner menu!😊

    Does anybody ever answer their phones? I've been trying to book a large party all week and no answers? I've been on call for 35 minutes.

    If all week they haven’t answered, I would just go in and make the reservation in person..

    Does anyone know what the usual wait time is for walk in party of 5?

    10-15 minutes

    What are your prices? Web site says to call but nobody answering.

    $16.99 lunch/ $24.99 dinner. It's on the menu, but it's the price of each item instead of saying per person.

    Do you guys offer military discount?ty

    It's actually $19.95 for lunch and $28.95 for dinner. Of course that isn't including the tax yet! 😊

    I'm trying to call to make a reservation for 10 people. Is it just me or do they not answer their phone?

    It's not you. It's extremely hard to have someone pick up the phone. We ended up personally going down to make the reservation and deposit.

    For large parties of 12 or more do you need to place a reservation ahead of time?

    Need? No, but I highly recommend placing a reservation. However, in my experience and regardless of reservation, they tend to break up the large parties into two tables.

    Are we able to make reservations?

    Yes for party of 10 or more

    What's the dinner price? & do we need to make a reservation for 6 people? last answer I found was from 9 months ago.

    About $30 per person

    Does the Pearlridge location still have BYOB (bring your own beer)?

    No, they have a liquor license so it's not BYOB

    Do you guys still require vaccine card??? Please let us know here too thank you!

    I believe today 3/6/22 is the end of the safe access program. So proof of vaccination or negative test result will no longer be required at eateries, bars, gyms and other establishments.

    No one is picking up the phone. Are parties under 10 still walk in only?

    yes

    Is there a time limit on eating and is there any extra charge for leftover food not eaten at the end of our meal?

    Once you get in you have a 2 hour limit and if there is extra left there is a fee , $5 if i remember correctly

    Do they allow single diners? I mean one person, not not married! 😄

    I'm sure they do like any restaurant will provide seating and service for one. A small table with the grill and you order from the vast menu. Since it's all you can eat you might start off with one tray of meat. Assorted vegetables. Lettuce to… 

    Do I need a vaccination card to dine in?

    As of September 13th the Mandate to enter and dine in you will need to show your Covid Vaccine Card or a Covid Negative test taken 24/48 hours. A copy on your cell phone or the QR Code from Safe Hawaii App or a photo copy of your Vaccine Card. You… 

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    Naks Cafe - Prime Rib and Avocado Pesto Sando

    Naks Cafe

    4.3(31 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I'm pretty sure I was there when the Yelper Melanie C was there with I'm assuming her other half…read moreand their daughter. Melanie was waiting outside and sent her daughter and other half to pick up their drinks when finished. The little girl said thank you and the worker smiled at her. I overheard Melanie ask her daughter if the worker said "you're welcome" to which the daughter responded no. Melanie could be heard saying "some people are just awkward." Then I heard Melanie ask her other half "What's the name of this place?" I already knew she was going to write a negative review. Just a rude customer trying to find something to complain about. Service for me was good. The drinks did take a while to make, but the worker apologized for the wait and thanked me. To the yelper Melanie, learn some patience and have some grace.

    Naks Cafe is definitely worth checking out if you're in the Pearl City area and craving a really…read moregood burger. They're located inside the Donquijote Food Court and have ample seating inside as well as outside. I went with the Wagyu burger, fries, and tossed salad, and all three were very tasty. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the fries were salty and crispy on the outside, and the tossed salad was light and the dressing paired perfectly with it. One thing to keep in mind: they make everything fresh to order, so the wait can be a little longer than your typical quick-service spot. I actually think the freshness is worth the extra time, but it's something to be aware of if you're in a hurry. Also tried the Apple Mint Mojito, which was delicious--light, refreshing, and a great complement to the burger. One tip: If you prefer your burger more well-done, definitely let them know when you order. The burger can come out on the rarer/juicier side, so communicate your preferred doneness upfront. Overall, a tasty meal with quality ingredients and a nice made-to-order feel. 5/5 stars and I'd definitely come back.

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    Chicken & Brisket - Truffle Fries. Didnt taste the truffle at all.

    Chicken & Brisket

    4.1(507 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    WOW. I don't eat burgers often but every now and then I crave them so badly. Stopped by after…read moreexploring the food court here. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating, cute diner type vibe with local southern fusion comfort food. I'm really picky about burgers and this one really fulfilled my craving. I ordered the "old school" prime burger. The beef is super flavorful and has just the right amount of char. You can tell they make their patties in house it was perfectly seasoned it looks huge when they place it in front of you but the buns they use actually make it easy to eat/bite into without making a huge mess. There's something nostalgic about the way these taste that I can't put my finger on so maybe that's why they call it "old school". Prices are reasonable, portions are spot on. Service is friendly :) I came in for lunch but noticed they have a cooler with some beers and a liquor license! Will definitely be back with the boyfriend next time we are craving some burgers and cold beer.

    Food is good! Came out pipping HOT! The outdoor seating can…read moremake for some combat dinning but considering the recent rain, that's to be expected. Service was ok. The server took our order and brought out our drink order right away. The wait for food was close to 25 minutes, we went to dine in around 1230 so peak lunch hour. I've been here to enjoy their food and it's great. I will probably do take out next time. The staff seemed very nonchalant with no sense of urgency. It was like they all received some bad news and were just going through the motions. Overall, I'll still visit when I have a craving for some great

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    Chicken & Brisket - Truffle Mushroom Burger with Truffle Garlic Fries

    Truffle Mushroom Burger with Truffle Garlic Fries

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    Jessica’s - Chicken and waffle

    Jessica’s

    4.1(291 reviews)
    10.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    After finishing a bit of work on an early Saturday, I decided to get some errands run and was…read morehungry for a meal. I was curious to see what was in the area and saw Jessica's. I checked out the menu and immediately got excited when I saw a prime rib loco moco! I used to go to Guieb Cafe in both Kalihi and Wahiawa to get this fix but now I have one in Kapolei! After ordering over the phone, I ran to Home Depot to pick up a few odds and ends and then picked up the meal. The food was delicious. My only thing I was not happy with was as choosing to get take out. Next time we are going to eat in person.

    This review is for the new location in Kapolei next to Regal Theater…read more Service was great! Staff were friendly and welcoming. Nice spacious space, restaurant is clean, noticed that all condiments were wiped down and clean, which is one of my pet peeves, restroom was clean and stocked. They have breakfast all day, lunch and dinner. We had the breakfast and a lunch item. Hubby had the French Toast and the Cornbeef Hash Loco Moco. He enjoyed it. It was fresh cornbeef not the canned. He ordered it with brown rice but the rice was crunchy. Staff came by and offered a replacement, so he took the fried rice which he said was good. I had the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with fries. For me it was just ok, I did not care for the bun, it had the texture and feel of a hot dog bun, I prefer a cheesesteak sandwich on a sturdier Hoagie. But the taste was good and it came out nice and hot and fries crispy. They also have Filipino dishes on the menu and Italian dishes. The prices for the breakfast and Lunch items were reasonable, but the Pasta dishes were quite pricey, kind of discouraging when Kapolei already has a great Italian Restaurant down the road with more reasonable prices. Would come back for breakfast/brunch.

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    The "Jessica moco" - corned beef hash side

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    Kitchen Deja Vu

    Kitchen Deja Vu

    4.7(40 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Needed to find a spot on route to the airport from waikele so decided to try this spot. Unusual in…read morethat it's located inside the Blue Tropics bar. If you order takeout there's one menu online but if you dine in there's a happy hour menu from 3-6 plus bar menu. The catch if you dine in is that there's a 2 drink minimum per person at regular prices. All dishes came out piping hot (except ahi poke) and fresh . The happy hour dishes were wonderful, especially the manapuas! The spicy pork cheese manapua were great and a bit different. The chasui manapua were delicious. Garlic fries were extra crispy, lots of garlic but greasy. The poke fresh and lemon pepper salt wings crispy but juicy. So all in all a great option for happy hour goodness.

    A friend of mine posted food from here on his story and it looked so good I had to ask where it was…read morefrom so I could try it for myself. Location: Kitchen Deja Vu is located inside the Blue Tropix Bar & Grill, which just so happens to be right across the Chili's from Pearlridge Center. Parking: Plenty! You can park anywhere in the Pearlridge Center parking lot Food: We ordered 5 items 1) pan fried pork cheese buns: 10/10 - pillowy soft bread expertly soaks up all the juices from the pork filling, perfectly pan fried bottom adds a bit of crunchy texture, pork filling was seasoned well and there was a decent amount of cheese inside as well (it was giving pizza flavor vibes), supposedly "spicy" but it wasn't too bad at all so this would be good even for those with a low spice tolerance 2) pulehu style short ribs: 10/10 - incredible smoked and grilled flavor, cooked and seasoned to perfection! They're not stingy either, nice portion size and a hearty amount of meat on each short rib too 3) big shrimp potstickers: 11/10 - succulent pork & shrimp filling filled to the brim of wrapper! Very on brand because these buggahs was massive and sooo tasty! Classic potsticker taste and there's a whole shrimp in there too, paired with their shoyu vinegar (I think) sauce and wooo this one was winnnahz ‍ 4) charsui udon: 10/10 - nice & chewy udon noodles and absolutely loaded with charsui and veggies that were so wonderfully stir fried allowing them to soften just a little but remain crispy, adding another layer of texture to the dish and ensuring you get a nice little crunch in every bite! 5) kau yuk (caramelized pork belly): 10/10 - big chunks of sweet & savory pork belly, but not as sweet as the name would have you think. It's actually perfectly balanced, you can definitely taste some authentic asian spices going on in there, and the meat was nice and tender Service: 11/10 We ordered take out but you can absolutely dine in if you wanted to, plenty of booths and/or tables to choose from. But I did wanna mention that we were lucky enough to meet Charlie, the owner! Really nice guy, after we gave him our order, our server Kyle took such good care of us. Checked in on us multiple times & offered to get us some water while waiting for our food. Overall: 10/10 Food was delicious, the chefs obviously know what's good, hats off to them! First time trying this place out and it didn't disappoint and love that you can also order directly from your phone through all major food delivery apps or you can even text your order in, how convenient!

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    Minasa  - Sisig & Rice

    Minasa

    4.6(192 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    •$$

    I'm always a little nervous when I try new Filipino restaurants since my family cooks Filipino food…read moreall the time, but Minasa was so good! I didn't go to their actual restaurant, but I tried their food at a Filipino event. The lechon fries were sooo good. The lechon wasn't as crispy as I thought it would be, but the crinkle cut fries made up for it. The pork sisig with the spicy sauce was also pretty good! The employees were helpful and the food came out so quickly. I'm sure their food is even better at their main location! I'll definitely check them out.

    A hidden gem in Waipahu!…read more Before I get into their food, order the calamansi drink. It's refreshing, on the sweeter side, and honestly the perfect touch to your meal. It truthfully completed everything. We ordered the sampler set, the adobo fried rice special, kare kare, and the lechon. Everything tasted great! The adobo fried rice was a little on the vinegary side for me. The taste was powerful, but everyone else loved it. The kare kare was my favorite. It was savory and just had a comforting taste to it. I'd order this again for sure. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so seating could be a little tough during peak hours. Same goes for parking, it's a shared parking lot with other places in the complex. But the service is welcoming and the cashier was so helpful guiding us on what to order and describing the meals.

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    Minasa  - Kamayan Platter $36.09 - worth it! Enough for 2 people. Ube Churros, Lechon Fries, Calamansi Fried Chicken & Garlic Rice

    Kamayan Platter $36.09 - worth it! Enough for 2 people. Ube Churros, Lechon Fries, Calamansi Fried Chicken & Garlic Rice

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    Daiichi Ramen - Pearl City - Tofu miso soup with katsu sauce

    Daiichi Ramen - Pearl City

    3.9(496 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    •$$

    Shrimp Fried Rice is our favorite 9/10 Spicy Tonkatsu 9/10…read moreBlack Garlic Tonkatsu 9/10 Fish Katsu 10/10 Shrimp Katsu is my sons favorite 10/10

    My son let me try the Chicken Katsu Curry from this place and it reminded me of Taiyo's (miss that…read moreplace) so my plan was to order that today. I saw a poster inside the restaurant of their combo which includes their Ramen OR Udon with a choice of broths: - Miso - Shoyu - Shio - Tan Tan - Add $1.50 - Tonkotsu - Add $1.50 - Zasai - Add $1.50 - Curry - Add $1.50 - Spicy Tonkotsu - Add $1.50 - Black Garlic - Add $1.50 with one or two choices of the following: - Mini Curry - Mochiko Chicken - Tako Yaki - Spam Katsu - Mini Pork Fried Rice - 4 pcs. Gyoza - Shrimp Katsu - Fish Katsu - Calamari - Croquette - Chicken Katsu I asked if their fried rice was tasty because I tried this dish at so many places with no taste...she said it's very popular and people love it. I was convinced so I ordered the ramen with Tonkotsu broth ($1.50 more), Gyoza and Pork Fried Rice. Both the ramen and gyoza were good, same as other places I've tried. As for the Pork Fried Rice, there were teeny tiny pieces of pork and no taste. I was really looking forward to it but was very disappointed. They charged $20 for this combo which is pricey for what I got. Won't be ordering this again. I may come back if I feel like eating their curry dish. Just wondering: How much is Daiichi Ramen going to lose out if they put enough pork in the fried rice to give it some taste? The pork should be the star of the dish, right?! There's a restaurant in Aiea located in Waimalu Shopping Center that makes awesome Pork Fried Rice that I discovered the beginning of the year. I kept returning almost every week for months buying 2 or 3 of these Combo plates because my family and I kept wanting to eat it. Daiichi Ramen is located in the Pearl City Shops complex next to Pearl City Walmart's gas station. Quite a few free parking stalls that shared with a lot of businesses BUT I don't care for the tight turns you have to make to get in or out.

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    Zippys - Sushi Bars

    Zippys - Sushi Bars

    2.7(3 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    We came here to take advantage of the special, mix tempura with chicken katsu curry…read more My other half hates this place, because she calls it "dirty." We have no choice since the Kahala one is close for renovations at this point in time. When our food arrived, it looked okay. I took a bite of my carrot tempura, and it was pretty raw - this is going to be a sign of things to come. When I bit into my first shrimp tempura, it had a rather odd texture to it: nevermind the shrimp was really small, but the batter was overwhelming and made me queazy. I would later find out that the tempura was cooked in too-cold oil. This causes the tempura to soak a lot of oil (and undercook like the carrot I had first). There was at least a teaspoon of "clear" liquid at the bottom of our bowls, which I had initially thought it was liquid draining from the curry (sauce). I got a (white) paper napkin and dipped the corner in it - yes, it was oil. So too-cold oil and / or didn't bother to drain the tempura of excess oil. Yes, it made me sick, and I had to use the bathroom several times that night to get rid of it all. (I don't have a strong gallbladder, so excessive oily and fatty foods cause me to run to the toilet.) Rather disappointed the tempura was cooked like that. The curry was not that great either - felt like it had been cooking for several days now. For a "specialty" restaurant that supposed to be able to cook tempura properly, it was really sad.

    Seriously love that that have a sushi bar here!! Been coming for more than 21 years. They have had…read moredifferent owners. The sushi is fresh. Love the presentation and taste. Casual as it's at Zippy's. Though it is not fast food sushi. It's above that for sure. The location is clean.

    Gen Korean BBQ House - bbq - Updated October 2026

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