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    Gen Korean BBQ House

    4.0 (3.5k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    David K.

    Tucked away with an inviting warmth, Gen offers an experience that feels less like dining out and more like being welcomed into a well-run, thoughtful home. From the moment you arrive, the staff sets the tone with genuine hospitality--guiding guests through the menu with care, clarity, and an impressive attention to detail. What stands out most is their attentiveness to individual preferences. Dietary restrictions, allergies, and personal tastes are not treated as afterthoughts, but as essential elements of the experience. The team demonstrates a clear commitment to tailoring each dish, ensuring that every guest enjoys a meal suited precisely to them. The space itself is impeccably maintained, creating a comfortable and relaxed environment ideal for lingering over good conversation and even better food. For those seeking a dining experience that combines cleanliness, customization, and heartfelt service, Gen is well worth the visit--your palate will thank you. Cheers The Dutchman

    After waiting 15 min they bring us this. Then we'll have to wait another 15 min to get another plate of meat.
    Joe C.

    Horrendous service. I get it's busy but getting a small plate of meat and then having to wait 15 minutes for the server to come to our table is ridiculous. This isn't true Korean bbq. They have no vents above the table and grill so it's really smoky. I'm Korean and I'm ashamed to say this is a "Korean" bbq restaurant. Now the meat quality. It's horrible. Trust me, this isn't true Korean bbq. The side dishes are very minimal as well. Go to MoRangGak if you want great service and much better meat.

    Josh H.

    I've been coming here for YEARS This place a couple years ago was headed downwards and was becoming below average; however, with all of the changes, for the price this is honestly one of the best kbbq places you can get. The meats are very good, they give a good quantity and staff are very attentive. I've had $150/person kbbq places and this still beats it, I would highly recommend to come if you have not been within the past year.

    Spicy beef belly is the best
    Ghiath D.

    Love this place ,Gus is an amazing employee very professional and accommodating I highly recommend this establishment

    EeLah C.

    Typical, average food and service. Music is super loud, couldn't hear my own thoughts or the person across or next to me.

    Joey A.

    Wow how have I not been here after every pay day?? Hands down such a special experience, we set up a work dinner and everyone left so full and the food, service and staff was top notch. I don't mind the cooking, but I highly suggest you ask your party how they like their meat cooked (crispy, medium etc) maybe not everyone has the same cook preferences. For drinks they have a lot of boba and the strawberry milk drink was super sweet but good. You definitely will smell like a beach bonfire after haha, the smoke exhausts pretty well but that's how KBBQ is. I recommend any of the belly meats and the bulgogi, and the bulgogi fries are kinda small but splittable for two. We typically don't order any chicken as that takes a lot of time to cook down, otherwise most pork and beef will cook within minutes. Depends on your night I guess. This place rocks, and I'll definitely be back soon!

    Here's the setup for the grills and tables..
    pontifractusay M.

    The food is great and the service is pretty good but you can wind up waiting for stuff if it's busy. you get your meats on those rectangle trays and you have those chambered dishes for different sauces. they change out the grill pretty frequently on their own but you can also get it done upon request. i haven't loved the mixed drinks. they're all very sweet. their fountain drinks are always high quality with good carbonation to syrup ratio. it's a coke house. one thing to think about is it's very oily in there. i don't think the exhaust system is very good compared to other similar places i've been. the floor is slippery and you leave with your skin and and glasses greasy and your clothes and hair smelling like meat. the four stars is for that.

    Maricel J.

    Friendly staffs, came on a busy Saturday night, food was good, they gave pretty big portions of meats. You can tell the servers were busy, because our grill would burn , but they changed it as soon as they checked up on us. Overall, we had a good experience, restaurant was pretty clean, and we went home full and happy

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    Natalie F.

    Food and service were great! All the meats and sides we ordered were fresh and delicious. Also, the manager was so great and checked on us frequently! Unfortunately, devoured our food so fast the only things pictured were these awesome new drinks that will be added to the menu soon (hopefully). Next time, will have to grab some food pics. Definitely recommend this location!

    Love Gen
    Javi M.

    Thank you your workers are very fast and very nice. Johnny is the best worker ever he is on top of his job always asking of everyone fine or need anything. Love how you have people care for the customers and his job.

    Pete M.

    First night in LA so we decided to check this place out. It was very dark inside and not very busy. My friend had never been to a Korean BBQ so it was an experience for him. We got the premium meals that had a good variety of meats. The food overall was very good. The service on the other hand was eh at best. We ordered the garlic sauce that never came to the table. We said we wanted a bottle of soju that we could share and we were brought 2 bottles. Then we tried to get a small plate of mixed veggies that never came. It was an experience but I don't feel a need to return here.

    Lunch with the family
    Cat B.

    Celebrated my nephew's 12th birthday at Gen. My brothers' and dad's first time at Kbbq. Party of 13 and overall it was a success. Service was provided by Alex and it was friendly and good. All kinds of meats were ordered: Short ribs, Hawaiian steaks, rib fingers, gen premium steaks, Kfc, brisket, al pastor, bulgogi, cheese tonkatsu, double dragon, etc. plus bulgogi fries, deep fried mandu, rice, and hotteok. Restaurant was loud and busy. We had a great time at gen!!

    Natalie H.

    They added the yelp waitlist back! We came in for dinner right before 5. We were seated quickly and everything came out quickly. However, our server wasn't attentive to refills. I tried the boba and they didn't seem fresh. The tea was good and sweet but the boba bells were not the best. Next time I would opt for my tea with out them.

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    Food and service was great. Not many options to choose from other all you can eat but it was really good and would go back!!!

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    How much is the 2 meat meal and the 4meat meal? Does the 4 meat meal feed two people?

    Good Morning Russell, Hope this message finds you well.… Read more

    On Fridays do they only have dinner available ? Or is lunch price also available

    All day is dinner price.

    On the menu, it saids lunch from Monday to Thursday (except holidays) from open till 3pm but dinner from Friday to Sunday from 3pm to close. My question is if I go there on Thursday after 3pm, do I pay lunch price, or dinner price?

    If you arrive there after 3pm, you will pay dinner price.

    Is there fountain drinks?

    Just Coca Cola products (boo 👎🏽)

    Do they allow outside food for small kids that are not eating kbbq?

    Someone had said that there is no outside food allowed unfortunately

    Is it still $30.00 for dinner time on weekdays?

    no its a39

    How do I join the waiting list?

    There is no waiting list

    Do you offer gift cards?

    Yes

    Do they allow Solo Diners?

    Yes

    Do kids eat free?

    Yes

    Do they have Happy hour?

    They don't have happy hour they just have lunch and dinner and the drinks just come when you ask for the alcohol if you want more

    Can you split the check?

    Yes

    My 10 year old is a picky eater and won't eat any of this food. Can I bring a happy meal for him inside the restaurant while hubby and I eat or will we also be charged for him?

    No outside food

    Can I make reservations?

    No, you can use the Yelp app and check in but all your party must be present.

    Do you have check in by yelp?

    Yes you can check in

    Did they get rid of the online check in option?

    They did but you can still call them to get an estimated wait time before heading over which I always find helpful

    Do they take apple pay?

    Yes

    How much is per person?

    So lunch time is around $23.99 and dinner is 28.99 I believe not too much of a difference...Hope that helped!!

    I have a group of 8 how do I get a table prior if there's no reservations?

    You need to put your name in and once all your party arrives they will seat you.

    Do you have a table for 7?

    Yes

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    They have changed locations and are located with Tokyo Eats but the food is still amazing and…read moredelicious! The bibimbap beef burrito is big and filled with lots of flavorful goodness! We ordered 24 wings and split it to try the soy garlic, K-sweet chili and Seoul spicy. Oh my! Generous size and served piping hot. Crunchy outside with tender chicken inside. Each one was very tasty and the spicy one hits you after a bit. So good! The K-pop street tacos were also very good and served with a spicy sauce. So glad they're still around. It's been a while since we came and we're happy and satisfied. Plenty of seating and the service is good. Attended to in good time and didn't have to wait long to get our food. Love the Japanese Cherry blossom decor mixed with K-Pop flare.

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    4.5(200 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Service is friendly and good is good!…read more The restaurant is tucked in a shopping center that's not visibly seen u less you're looking for it.

    * Who: partner & I * What: random late lunch…read more* When: Saturday a little past noon * Why: hungry after apartment touring * Space/Decor: in a small plaza that had plenty of parking when we arrived. Average space in the sense it's rectangular & like any mom/pop hole in the wall. You step in, tables to your right going all the way back, & left front side has cash register, sweets display, & water dispenser while the rest of the left was the kitchen. Menu was straightforward but could benefit from having a description in case you're not familiar (like my BF). * Service: the reason I'm docking by 1 star. The lady was nice, but not very attentive, & it wasn't like it was busy. We needed to ask or follow up on 2-3 things. My BF was eyeing some dessert when we were first ordering but she didn't try to sell it to us ‍ * Food: surprisingly good as it was both our first time there. He got the adobo bowl & the chicken was tender/juicy & pretty much fell off the bone. I got the tocino plate & the meat was flavorful with just the right amount of garlic in the rice. We also got one chicken skewer & one pork skewer, which was a bit smaller than I'm used to but the smoky flavor & tenderness was spot on. My only issue was the portion compared to the price. * Final Thoughts: mom/pop Filipino food that is great on flavor but leaves something to be desired with customer service. Would recommend & will return again for the food. * Final Grade: B+ or 8.5/10

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