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    Gen Korean BBQ House

    3.7 (226 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Salad
    Tutti T.

    Came back!!! New favorite list Beef Bulgogi Spicy pork bulgogi Kimchi fried rice Salad Next time to order (for 2) 2 salad 2 Beef Bulgogi 2 spicy pork bulgogi Side Kimchi fried rice (Mention no white rice) Side garlic To try next time Honey soy Beef belly Garlic chicken marinade rich garlic sauce

    Chelsie F.

    We visited Gen Korean BBQ for a family birthday celebration with family visiting from Cali. We had a 6:00 PM reservation and were seated shortly after, which was impressive for a large party! However, the service and atmosphere were a bit of a rollercoaster. The Service & Drinks The biggest downside was the wait for drinks. Our waters didn't arrive until an hour into the meal. I ended up sharing my fiancé's Coke and eventually had to resort to my own Yeti for some coconut water. I also ordered a Milk Tea Boba, which was delicious and definitely helped bridge the gap while we waited. The Food & Setup The meat we ordered actually beat the staff to the table--our cooking stations weren't even turned on yet! Once we got going, the food was great (the grilled pineapple is a must!), but be prepared for the smoke. When the restaurant is full, the ventilation struggles, and it gets very smoky inside. Pro-Tips for Your Visit: * Watch Your Step: The floors are very slippery, so walk with extra caution! * Smoke Factor: Wear something you don't mind smelling like BBQ for the rest of the night. * Large Parties: They are great at seating reservations on time, but be patient with the follow-up service. Despite the long wait times, we had a wonderful time. It's a fun, high-energy spot, just keep these tips in mind for a smooth night! XOXO, ChelsieFletcher

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    Michelle S.

    We had a fun time dining here tonight. We walked in around 4:30 p.m.Wec had the most kind, caring waitress. She was on it. We asked questions and they were answered. The food we had was ooohhh so much we had pork belly. Steak, KFC (korean fried chicken) chicken, veggies and shrimp. I didn't get any pictures because we were so excited to eat here Once again. The place was enjoy when we arrived but when we left an hour and a half later it was packed. The tables were filled and the place was pumping. I'm so glad they have liquor now. When we dubbed here last they didn't have their liquor license but now they do. PERFECT! I'M All IN! When you walk in you will get a text after you give them the information that they need, you'll wait for about 10 minutes or so. If they have a table ready they'll accommodate you. The ambiance is is kind of dark here but you can see but I like more light. So I can see. I feel so old because I like it lighted. Lol.... Well be back to get more things! Excellent service brings us back and they did it tonight.

    Roven M.

    Been to a lot of Gens on the mainland but the service here was just amazing, WAY better than the rest in my opinion! Jason was friendly, professional and on top of everything. The food always excellent but the service set it apart.

    Server Keith was on it. Kept checking in on us. Made sure we had everything on the table within 5 minutes of ordering. Waitlist took long, but it was during Mother's Day. Understandable. Overall a pretty decent and well experience.

    Honey Soy Beef belly, Calamari Steak, Cheesy corn on grill
    Michelle B.

    We went fairly late at almost 9 pm and we were seated in about 10 minutes. My friend and I always order a couple plates of the Honey Soy beef belly since it's thinly sliced and cooks fast. Dip it in the green sea salt or the other oil and soy sauce. The calamari steak is a great choice too since that's a fast cook and easy to cut up. First time trying the cheesy corn and kimchi fried rice. Unfortunately no salad on this visit but I always enjoy the banchan (side dishes) like the potato salad and cucumber kimchi. Korean bbq never disappoints and a great place to visit if you want a late night spot to eat at on Maui with friends.

    Beef Bulgogi, short ribs
    Suanne K.

    Good food at a great price, lots of parking available, great for families with kids. It gets busy, so beware, you'll have a bit of a wait. As soon as your order comes, put in another order so your grill is never empty, like ours was for about 10-15 min. Ask for your burner to be changed while you're waiting. We were waiting for rice, water, ban chan, and of course, our order. One server was a bit sassy, but everyone else was nice. Casual vibes, prepare to smell like bbq when you leave.

    Ben And Rae P.

    Keith and Noah were Awesome. Best service I have ever had.. Good Job Food was great, service was world class, wait was a bit long but it was because this place was busy..

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    Amazing food, great atmosphere, fantastic service, and lots of food. Went on Sunday around 6 pm was the perfect time about 10 minutes wait, was my first time and was great.

    Dina G.

    The food was good but the service was crap! I've been to other gen locations and this is by far the worst of all. We were left waiting for the food we ordered about 10 minutes and the grill burned. They do NOT replace grills. They give you some radishes to use to clean your grill in between. Like what in the world?? And you're expected to clean off the ashes and cook the new food in it? It is so gross! Our waiter never came by. We had to yell across for rice and stuff. This is not what I expect from Gen. not a good decision to come here and regret wasting a dinner on this place. Awful service. You are waiting a LOT in between food refills. They take 10-20 minutes to bring out the refill. It's overall one of the worst meal experiences I've had.

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    Gens was so good! Makana was an amazing waiter! Lots of Aloha and made Mothers Day special for all our families moms! Mahalo for Makana!!

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    Music too loud. Service is slow and can't understand the staff. Food is delicious as always.

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    Jason was amazing! We're coming back for him again! Food was akch for our friends bday!

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    Ask the Community - Gen Korean BBQ House

    How much is dinner buffet?

    $36 for regular and $50 for premium.

    Is it the same price for kids?

    It is 50% off for kids ages 5-10 years old. Free for 0-4 years old

    Is premium memu worth it?

    It absolutely was when beef tongue was available. Recently heard that they have taken beef tongue off the menu indefinitely.

    What time is lunch prices?

    I believe Gens lunchtime hours are 10Am - 3Pm price $21.95 per person, and dinner time hours are 3pm - closing 10pm price $33.95 per person. Depending on holidays it may change.

    Are people able to call ahead to be put on a list since there's no reservations?

    No. You sign up at the restaurant with a QR code

    What are the hours?

    10:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday

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    Bearded BBQ Maui - Smash Burger (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)

    Bearded BBQ Maui

    4.6(80 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    The cornbread is a must! We enjoyed it so much that we didn't get to take a picture…read more Brisket was so tender and the flavor of the ribs were so delicious! There is a magic rub used for these ribs! We placed the phone order and it was ready for us to pick up in tine for lunch. Thank you for the great service and even greater food! We will be back again for cornbread and to try the chicken and pulled pork!

    Saw the 5 stars and I was in the area and had try it…read more.. I pulled up to a lot with a lot of parking. The area was a little empty so slightly worried about my food choices... Walked up to the truck and saw a standard bbq menu. Noticed everything that you add brisket to was an additional $8 per order. Kinda pricey, but Hawai'i. Ordered a 1 choice with a side and added on a homemade sausage link. Selected the homemade Mac and cheese as a side as that's classic and waited a bit for my food... I don't remember the actual cost but it was around $30 for my plate after everything was said and done... Got my food and found a table. Opened it up and was immediately underwhelmed. The brisket looked dry and was from the day before. The sausage looked mid. The Mac and cheese looked extremely loose. All the items had the slightest smoke... Now these are all preference things and this food wasn't for me. Overall not my type of place to the price. Won't go too far into detail but give it a try if you like bbq'ish...

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    Bearded BBQ Maui - 3 meat combo with rice and beans

    3 meat combo with rice and beans

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    Da Soriano Grindz - Marinated pork belly plate

    Da Soriano Grindz

    4.8(144 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    After getting off the plane from Oahu, it was time for lunch and Da Soriano Grindz popped up as the…read moretop recommendation on Yelp search. It was a short 5 min hop over from the airport to Da Tambayan Corner and parking in the adjacent lot was easy. All the food trucks are ringed around the central tables and look for the aquamarine Da Soriano truck over by the road. Their food style is Filipino with a Hawaiian twist if you hadn't discerned it from their name. They have a build-your-own-combo grindz menu that you can pick a couple of proteins with rice options or check out the picture menu if you really don't know what to get. My wife went for the combo of Pork Adobo & Garlic Butter Shrimp with Mac & Green Salad, both very flavorful choices. Her friend went double pork action with Chinese Roast Pork Belly & Calamansi Grilled Pork Belly and Pancit Bihon Noodles as her side. The Chinese roast pork belly was as crispy good as any I've seen in any Chinatown. My Seafood Trio had a Miso Glazed Salmon Fillet, 3 Baked Mussels, 2 Shrimp Tempura and topped with Kaboyaki sauce & Thai Chili Aioli. The Shrimp were not the typical panko coated but battered and tasted good drizzled with the 2 sauces. The mussels are topped with a heavy cheesy mayo sauce and baked. Of course, it wouldn't be a Hawaiian plate lunch without a scoop of white rice and a scoop of mac salad. All this wasn't enough and our friend went back to chat with the chef and came back with a double serving of banana lumpia in crunchy spring roll wrap and drenched in heavy syrup. This was an excellent dessert and wrap up to a great lunch. We were so stuffed, we had to skip dinner!

    My husband and I came here for the Halo Halo dessert and it was incredible. The dessert had so many…read moredifferent flavors and textures inside, including tapioca, taro, ube paste, shaved ice, evaporated milk, ube ice cream, and leche flan. The most fun part was trying to determine what flavors/items were in each layer of the dessert cup. The halo halo wasn't overly sweetened and was just the perfect blend of creamy and refreshing.

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    Outside Foodtruck View

    Da Soriano Grindz - Marinated calamansi pork belly

    Marinated calamansi pork belly

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    Ordering window and menus

    O BBQ Restaurant - Outside

    O BBQ Restaurant

    4.3(14 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    We saw the sign outside the restaurant announcing a new Korean BBQ restaurant opened under new…read moremanagement. Curious, I checked out Yelp and the reviews looked good so we gave it a try. We had a party of 9 so I wanted to make a reservation ahead of time, but no one answered the phone. I ended up going in to make a reservation. Parking is located in back of the restaurant. We parked in a space marked Hemi's because that used to be the name of the business. They use portable, electric grills instead of the built-in gas grills usually used in KBBQ restaurants. The electric grills don't smoke as much as the gas grills. Many of the items on their menu are pre-cooked. The only thing we ordered that we cooked on the beef brisket. The meat was tender and tasted yummy with the dipping sauce. The Banchan was limited to kim chee, green salad and eggplant, The food was really good! We especially enjoyed the mandoo. The only downside is that prices are a bit steep. I'm glad Maui has a KBBQ!

    Saw that this was a new restaurant on Yelp! Parking is behind Lava's- very tight space so turn in…read moreslowly! When we came in, there was a big party settled already. It was one or two workers running back and forth to fulfill all the orders. One of the auntie's at the restaurant advised us to just take a seat anywhere and that's what we did. The chairs are a bit high, so we weren't seen right away, but once they saw us they got us a menu, water and asked us what we wanted. We chose from the menu: soondubu, kimchi jeon, and kalbi (which we didn't get but I'm sure they were overwhelmed and didn't notice since there was a big party). Just by observing the place and the orders placed by the bigger party, if you look around the restaurant there are other food items that you can order. We didn't know and just stuck to the menu, lol but a note for next time! Again, the seats are very high so we were waiting for our food for quite a while. But once they noticed that we didn't have our food, they apologized and got our food right away! First came the banchans, I really enjoyed them! My favorite was the fishcake and radish kimchi. Kimchi pancake had other vegetables mixed in, not just kimchi. I wasn't expecting the other veggies, but it was good nonetheless. Then the grill and meats came. It is a portable grill and each table has an extension cord to plug the grills in. Once the uncle came to our table, he got us started with the grill and meats and cooked for us a bit! The attentiveness and effort was there and we really appreciated that. We then got our soondubu. It was very warm, refreshing and not too spicy. Our once empty table was now filled with banchans, sauces, meats, and lettuce! Once all our food came, the nice auntie came over and apologized again for the long wait for our food. She had said she would give us the kimchi jeon as a "service" which kinda means "it's on the house" as an apology. We understood the busyness with the restaurant and short staffed workers, but we're grateful for the effort and attention they had once they realized. Overall we enjoyed our experience here at O BBQ! We left full and satisfied, but not over bloated! I know Oahu has all you can eat KBBQ, but all you need is some good food, good meats and good company to enjoy KBBQ on Maui! We are glad we chose to dine in and try this new spot on Maui. We'll be coming back again!

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    O BBQ Restaurant - Outside

    Outside

    O BBQ Restaurant - Entrance

    Entrance

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    Gen Korean BBQ House - bbq - Updated May 2026

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