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Gen Korean BBQ House

3.9 (57 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Chicken katsu
Juyoung S.

What we liked about Gen: the variety of the menu, the price for what you get, some of the meats, and they do have ssamjang (I immediately rule out kbbq places if this is not an option...) What we didn't like: - Service was very slow. Granted they are new but I've gone to most of the AYCE KBBQ places soon after opening and never had to wait 45 minutes being after seated to get our hands on the meat (which is the whole point of KBBQ)?! We did have to ask the server to check on several items, which isn't too unusual for a new restaurant. - Food tasting off and not quite Korean. We noticed this with multiple dishes--soft tofu stew, kimchi fried rice, KFC, the house spicy sauce(?), et. which was sad since the flavors sort of negated the purpose of the large menu selection for us. - It's really loud inside so you have to lean over the table and scream in order to have a conversation which is not the right vibe for KBBQ imo. I'll be open to coming back in a couple of months by then hopefully the slow service will not be an issue anymore though I won't be rushing back to come back with all the AYCE KBBQ options we have in the area now.

Tee C.

This place has an amazing atmosphere, very trendy, huge TVs, ambient lighting. The food selection is huge for the protein section of the menu. I was not at all thrilled with the side's selection. They didn't offer many vegetable options or side options. The service was ok. We had Gio as our server and he was super nice and Joseph was the runner who was also great. It just seemed like he had a lot of tables all needing his attention at the same time. Couple of points to think about: They don't have any oils for the grill so food burns super quickly. They don't have seasoning per se. They only let you order the number of meat selections for the amount of people at your table in rounds (to reduce waste).

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Brian L.

Overall: Really good spot for KBBQ. $31 per person for the dinner menu. I think this is a pretty good deal and it comes with a lot of options. Food: Food here was pretty good, some of the items were misses, but for the most part the meat cuts were all very good. Service: The food comes out fast; I was very surprised by how quickly our waiter was able to get the food out to us after ordering. They were also very on top of swapping out our tray whenever it started to get burnt. Ambiance: Nice open space with lots of seating. We came during an event so the energy was probably a bit more hype than normal.

Jonathan P.

A great place for dinner! The food was great, I loved to ordering their brisket and carne asada, those were my favorites from Gen. I would say I wish they would provide a greater variety of veggies. I got their KFC appetizer, which is fried chicken, and was really good too. It looked like they were understaffed when I went, so service wasn't the best but I understand! Overall, great place for Korean BBQ.

Kristinne B.

We came here for dinner, and right from the start , the staff were friendly and welcoming. This isn't my first time dining in Gen Korean since we have it in California- so I'm already familiar with how the ordering works. This location was spacious and the staff remained attentive and accommodating throughout our visit. The menu was well designed, easy to navigate and came with clear instructions. Overall, we are really satisfied and definitely recommend! We will be coming back whenever were in the area.

Spicy pork, beef, Bulgogi, and pork belly
Shirlyn Jung J.

Restaurant and service was really good. We definitely got our moneys worth. You could order four appetizers and four entrées at a time. Once you finish those you can order four more of each. I thought the food was good and we will definitely come back, especially for the price that we paid.

Kalbi, pork belly, woo baesal (thinly sliced beef belly) & Gen premium steak
Surelyne L.

Was so excited to see this finally open. They just literally opened the door tonight with their planned grand opening this Saturday. By far this is the best AYCE kbbq in the triangle. Ambiance - the vibe is cool modern with brilliant blue neon & black decor. All the tables that we saw are grill topped tables. Alcohol wasn't available since they haven't gotten their liquor license yet. Service - considering it's their first day, service was excellent. Our server, Yang, was very attentive and helpful guiding us through the menu and making great suggestions. He checked up on us constantly to make sure we were ok & to see if we need more food. He saw that we were familiar with the kbbq concept so he left us to cook our own food as we preferred. I noticed that for customers not as familiar with the concept the server kept an eye on the grill, checked & served the food. Our server also changed out the grill several times to ensure that our food didn't get burnt. Food - There were 2 levels...the regular and the premium. We opted for the regular since there were plenty of selections to choose from. There were kitchen cooked items (jap chae, kfc, dumplings, jjigae). The quality of the meats were excellent. They have many more options that some of the other kbbq places. Kalbi was included in the regular price unlike the other place which upcharges for kalbi. If you're not stuffed by then, do get the hoeddoek for dessert. it's a fried mochi pancake filled with cinnamon sugar & peanuts. Delicious!!

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Jasmine H.

Tried out Gen, I used to get this place in NYC so super excited to see it near by. The food was pretty good and they did a great job with changing out the hot plates often. The service was good, pretty fast, and someone checked in often. The inside was so cool with the chill blue lights, set such a great mood. I do wish they had toothpicks at the front

Jenny S.

Had such a great meal at Gen Korean BBQ today. The short ribs were so good--tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet and savory. We loved mixing up all the sauces and spices--seriously, everything tasted amazing together. The kimchi and pickled cucumbers were perfect sides--spicy, crunchy, fresh. Loved that everything came out fast and the staff was super friendly and helpful, especially with getting the grill going. It was such a fun time with friends and family--lots of laughs, great food, and honestly a really good value for how much we got. Did I mention the mocktails and dessert????? Definitely going back.

Great price and all you can eat!
John A.

This place is amazing.You must go mid week during lunch when it is not busy. Trust me you will love it. Is in such a great value!

Peter G.

This is our 2nd visit to this establishment. First time we dined at Gen BBQ was in Honolulu. 2nd time at this place in Cary and it was much different than the 1st time. First time was excellent, good food and service ! This time food was good but service lacked. Even though it was a Saturday it was not busy but you couldn't tell by the service. Our initial server was slow and appeared to be new. We sat in our booth a long time before he arrived and had to remind him wanted beverages. Our entree arrived well before getting drinks. We had to constantly remind him on what we needed and it still was wrong. I think he finally became frustrated and told us he could hand us off to another server, we assumed he was leaving but he never left and continued helping others, not us. We probably had 3-4 different servers who had no idea what others had done, we had food delivered to our table that we did not order and the meats we did order we had a long wait. Upon getting our check yet another server accepted our payment and asked how are meal was. I told her food was good but service was not, I thought she would ask what was wrong and she shrugged it off as if she didn't care. We want to return but hope that we don't have sub par service again. I have them a 2 rating due to poor service.

Shrimp and galbi
Emily P.

I've been to the Gen in California and the Gen that just opened in Raleigh is amazing! They have multiple meat options and are very helpful when you need help choosing. Our server Andrew was very knowledgeable of the menu and had great customer service. The vibe of the restaurant is super fun as well! The neon lights give it a great ambience.

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8 months ago

Very consistent and accommodating. Same experience i have in Concord CA i just had 3000 miles away. It was a pleasure

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10 months ago

I came here with my family and we all ended up sick. I've been to plenty of kpot places and this unfortunately did not meet the mark

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Food and Services were amazing I love an all you can eat KBBQ and it was a great price. Henry was awesome.

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Amazing food! Jonathan gave great suggestions! Such a vibe and great service from everyone

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The worst Korea BBQ I have ever seen. Only one waiter for 10+ groups. I waited for 15 minutes but did not get even a glass of water

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Ask the Community - Gen Korean BBQ House

How do they do ordering at this location? Have to call over a waiter, check selections on a pad of paper, or iPad automatic ordering, etc?

Ordering is done through server who has an iPad. Whenever you want to order more the servers are always close by, never had to request server.

Do they take reservations or call ahead seating?

I'm sure they do. When I went I just walked in and they had me a table within minutes they was very quick to seat us

What is the price for lunch/dinner-nothing on website?

$30-$50

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Big Mikes BBQ - Always great 2 meat plate but were out of sausage. Smoked potato salad!

Big Mikes BBQ

4.1(811 reviews)
4.2 mi
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Listen... I'm not saying I'd elbow someone out of the way for Big Mike's burnt ends, but I am…read moresaying I'm not sharing them. With anyone. Ever. These things are otherworldly -- melt-in-your-mouth tender with that crisp, caramelized, candy-coated exterior that should honestly be illegal. I happily make the 90-minute drive from Moore County because this BBQ is that good. The chicken? Juicy. The brisket? Fantastic. But the burnt ends? Those are the reason I'm blocking off my schedule and grabbing my keys like I've got somewhere holy to be. The fries were perfectly cooked (crispy but not trying too hard), and their spin on potato salad was surprisingly delicious -- they smoke the potatoes, and somehow that makes the whole thing taste like comfort food's cooler, more interesting cousin. If you're thinking about going... go. Just don't expect me to share my burnt ends. I meant what I said.

Great restaurant with an awesome menu. We came on a Sunday around 2pm thinking it might be quiet…read moreand it was absolutely packed, which makes sense after eating there. The only real downside was they were already out of pork BBQ, which I'm guessing is their main item and they just ran out for the day. The burnt ends were incredible though, literally fell apart in your mouth. Service was good and they have really nice indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend the potato salad and the fried brussel sprouts, the sprouts had this perfect mix of sriracha and honey that was so good. It is a bit pricey for lunch but that's kind of expected with BBQ these days. Definitely will be back.

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Inside dining area

Ole Time Barbecue - Perfect meal

Ole Time Barbecue

4.1(465 reviews)
1.9 mi
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Ole Time Barbeque is now on our must list when visiting Raleigh. We stopped by for the first time…read moreand were blown away by how delicious everything was and how friendly and helpful the staff was. I ordered a combo plate of chicken pastry and bbq pork, with sides of fried okra and potato salad. Everything was served piping hot, just as it should be. The Chicken Pastry (chicken and dumplings) had wonderful flavor and was comfort food at its finest with thick and wide chewy noodle dumplings. So often chicken and dumpling dishes can be overly salty but Ole Time Barbecue's was perfectly seasoned. The barbecue pork also had great flavor and also was seasoned perfectly, though unfortunately I can't do even the most mild of spicy, so even tho there were only a few red pepper flakes, they made it a little bit challenging for me to eat. The fried okra was cooked and seasoned perfectly and not at all oily and the potato salad was also really tasty. I also tasted their coleslaw and mac and cheese from Hubs dinner and both were delicious as well. Also loved their sweet tea, I got it 25% sweet . The biggest surprise was the large basket of tasty hush puppies brought to our table the minute we sat down, and refilled. Also delicious and seasoned perfectly. The location is very homey and diner like, with just a handful of tables so you may have to wait, though luckily we didn't. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was they served their sides in styrofoam containers versus reusable dishes like they use for their main courses. I do love that they're using reusable dishes for their mains so it seems like they could also do this for their sides. Less trash for the restaurant and better for the world... .

Always great food and great service!!! The waitresses, cooks…read moreand cashier are ALL doing there job phenomenally!!! I love their fried chicken!!!!!

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Ole Time Barbecue - BBQ heaven!

BBQ heaven!

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1 Dozen Hush Puppies

Five Spice BBQ - Assorted bbq meats

Five Spice BBQ

4.4(98 reviews)
5.0 mi

So, so good! One of my favorite places in Cary. Fresh ingredients, fair pricing and the service…read moremakes you feel like you're family. Clean environment and the food is well portioned with great quality. I encourage everyone to try them out! Favorites were the short rib, fried dumplings, brisket, gai lan and egg tart.

A fun experience that would make an awesome date night, in my view…read more My daughter and I dined at Five Spice BBQ on a Saturday evening. We were seated right away, and the customer service set the tone from the start. Our server was warm, attentive, and especially great at explaining how the dim sum works here. She did not just tell us; she actually demonstrated it, shared cooking tips, and made us feel completely comfortable jumping in. She checked on us often, and the rest of the staff was also wonderfully attentive without being overbearing. The food came out quickly. One of the best parts of the meal was being able to order steak, chicken, shrimp, and lots of vegetables, then cook everything just the way we liked it. It made the meal feel interactive, fun, and special. For my daughter and me, it was not just dinner -- it was an experience we got to create together. A heads-up for first-timers: there is a two-hour table limit since it is all-you-can-eat, and they do charge a fee for excessive waste. As long as you are reasonable and order what you can realistically eat, you should be totally fine. $39 per person. Thanks to Five Spice for a memorable mother-daughter experience.

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Lawrence Barbecue - Chopped Brisket Sando

Lawrence Barbecue

4.3(195 reviews)
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I owe this place nothing. My friends who live in the area took us here on a Friday night. It was…read moreabout 80% full. It was my husband and I's first time having Southern BBQ/ Carolina BBQ and Lawrence BBQ had set the bar high for us. Everything was SO GOOD. We got the Cedar Street Family Platter. It was able to feed 5 of us (3 guys and 2 ladies) and there were leftovers. So perfect for the recommended size. The brisket and the ribs were the faves. Honorary mention to turkey, that pleasantly surprised me. And I'm not a fan pulled pork but I can only have pulled pork from here from now now on. My least fav meat on the platter was the pork belly but it's still ranked at like a 7. That's how good the meats were. The sides were great supporting roles. They weren't spectacular but they're disappointing. The only side I didn't try was the orzo. I didn't get our waiter's name but he was such a delight. He made the experience really good.

My daughter and i tried the grilled oysters. Very delicious. These topsail oysters are small,…read morebuttery and succulent. Sauce has a little kick, just right for me. Bad part is you could eat a couple of dozen of these easy, and at $4 a piece that could get really pricey !! Just be aware, these little babies are addictive !! Chili crisp cheesy tots were yummy !! Will have these again ! We sat at the bar and bartenders were friendly and engaging. Will be back for sure !!!

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Lawrence Barbecue - Inside

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Lawrence Barbecue - Pork belly burnt ends, sweet and spicy collard greens, macaroni and cheese

Pork belly burnt ends, sweet and spicy collard greens, macaroni and cheese

Lawrence Barbecue - Brisket Sandwich with fries and Mac & Cheese

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Brisket Sandwich with fries and Mac & Cheese

The Pit - Pork sampler with pull pork, brisket, and chopped pork. Green beans and fried okra! Delicious!

The Pit

3.8(3.7k reviews)
5.5 mi
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We scheduled the "Back Room" for a 14-person family reunion dinner on a Sunday. Working w/Abby, she…read morehelped us build a menu and arrange the event. It went perfectly!. Dinner was served family style, each course timed perfectly. We ate thru NC BBQ, chicken, deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, brisket, greens, mac & cheese, carrot cake and double chocolate cake. Our server Billy was fantastic and nothing fazed him. Special orders, drinks, the entire evening he made look easy (and we know how hard he worked). The Pit enabled a wonderful evening - thanks to all the crew at The Pit that made it special.

The pit was a very good time. A menu packed with so many things that sound good it was hard to…read morechoose. We started with the Pit Sampler recommended by our waiter. The sampler has wings, pimento cheese balls, soul rolls and southern style deviled eggs. The wings had a good flavor to them very traditional bbq style taste, the cheese balls were right up my alley crunchy outside and gooey on the inside. My first time trying deviled eggs I can say they were actually pleasant. The soul roll had this good taste with a subtle head to it just to spice it up. Overall really enjoyable apps. With so many options to choose from we all ended up getting the Double combo. I had Brisket and bbq chicken with Mac n cheese, brussel sprouts and. Sweet potatoe casserole. The chicken was the only piece lacking in comparison to the others. The brisket was very solid, very good enough to order again. The sides however were amazing. The Mac and cheese had such a good taste to it, the brussel sprouts had a blend with bacon bits and something glazed on them that was perfect and the sweet potatoes was another great side addition to the rest. Service was great our waiter gave us suggestions and was very patient with us and even gave us some small servings on the house. Very great time in a place you should visit

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The Pit - Inside, very crowded

Inside, very crowded

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Hush puppies

The Pit - Double Combo - Dinner brisket, chopped pork, okra, & Mack n cheese

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Double Combo - Dinner brisket, chopped pork, okra, & Mack n cheese

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