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Gen Korean BBQ House

3.7 (238 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Spicy Pork bulgogi, shrimp, spicy chicken and beef belly with rice, pickles,kim chee and cucumber with hot korean sauce!!
Dylan P.

This was alot for 30 bucks. Some of the meat was a lil to charred but still good. The shrimp was delicous and the sauces oh my word were the bomb got em all. However waiting for the app that told me that my order was running behind just to go up to the register and its done and just sitting there was frustrating cuz it was cold when I got it home but the server was super nice so she got a good tips regardless.

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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

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.

Had the best time with our Ohana!! Great service and amazing food!

10/10 would recommend to anyone there is something for all here!! I highly recommend the corn cheese and beef bulgogi it was amazing! Our server was amazing I can't remember his name!! The vibe of the restaurant was race paced and really calm once you got seated and started cooking.

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

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.

Bulgogi etc.

My family and I had a 3-Star experience at Gen Korean BBQ. Our waiter was friendly, and the food portions were generous. There were a few issues, though. My father-in-law found a small metal wire in his food, which was concerning. We were also told the air conditioning wasn't working properly because it was clogged with grease, so the restaurant was a bit uncomfortable. I also think our waiter could have paid a little more attention to our grill. I'm not sure if they were short-staffed, but we found ourselves waiting a few times. Overall, we still enjoyed our visit. The food and portions were great, but fixing the AC and paying a little more attention to table service would make the experience even better.

Korean Fried Chicken
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.

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.

Cool setup! A lot of food ended up here lol
Nick G.

Where to even start! Legendary place. Great concept. Great interior. Great service. The all you can eat is quite the wonder! The food is pretty good quality and they even have dessert apple filled pancake dakine!! So good. My server Cameron couldn't have done better either. 5 stars all around. I'm very picky to eat out also.

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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Miguel M.

A nice KBBQ spot to go with friends and family! I loved the cheese tonkatsu and also the pork belly. Service was fast and friendly, very helpful with instructing how to operate everything for the bbq - Miguel Morales Photography

Salad and meats
Ro Ann V.

Gen Korean BBQ is a franchise that opened up recently on Maui! It's more on the higher end side, so expect to pay a lot of money if you bring your whole family. Be aware, when it's Friday, Saturday, Sunday + holidays you are expected to pay the dinner rate, which is $36 (I think). I'm not sure if this is common at all Gen BBQs, but this is the rule on Maui. The place itself was huge and could easily seat up to 70 tables, it was clean and the workers were very friendly as well. As for the food, you can't go wrong with some grilled meat and banchan. My favorite side of them all was the hotteok (y'all gotta get 5 orders of those lol, so yummy). Do yourself a favor and save some coin. Go to Costco and buy the 2 gift cards (worth $50 each) for the price of $79.99. Don't pay full price for this meal lol, especially on the weekend!

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Jason was absolutely perfect taking care of our family for lunch! Highly recommend him and Gen BBQ in Kahului!

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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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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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Tiffany's - Garlic Mochiko Chicken

Tiffany's

4.3(952 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Oh my gosh! Derek B our server was amazing. He talked about his personal relationship with Sheldon…read moreand how that came to be and how the Restaurant had been there for years and years and years and then Sheldon came in and revamped a a little bit but kept a lot of the original tradition. It was just really cool. You really can't go wrong on anything on the menu. We had the kimchi fried rice, which was very slightly spicy but nice --had an egg on it. Also had Mac salad, which is great --comes with some potatoes added and potato chips on top ---kind of fun. We had the chicken Teri dish which was fantastic with the sauce and then the broccolini with the type of Caesar sauce on the bottom and cheese on top was super also. We will definitely be back if we had another time we were gonna be in Kahului Wailuku area. Happy hour in the afternoon and also in the evening after eight. We had the House margarita which was half-price and it was really good.

Great vibes in a colorful space with lots of big screens of sporting events, Tiffany's first…read moreimpression is very welcoming. We ordered crispy fried chicken, miso butterfish, broccolini, brussel sprouts, Wailuku saimon noodles - all arrived quickly and ohh sooo delicious! With everyone being sensitive to too much salt or sugar, some restaurants lean bland these days, but Tiffany's flavors are right on point and every dish we ordered was an umami explosion! (Hard not to overeat here.) Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. This place is a Must Try in the area!

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Tiffany's - Fried Mahi

Fried Mahi

Tiffany's - Local Greens Salad

Local Greens Salad

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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

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O BBQ Restaurant - Entrance

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Miko's Cuisine - Such an beautiful nice dinner here . with the nice owner , the chef . All the workers... the foods is awesome  mahalo

Miko's Cuisine

3.5(268 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Miko, the original owner is back!…read more Food **** Service***** Ambiance***** Portion Size***** Value***** What more can I say? As of 5/26/2026, they are BYOB until they obtain their liquor license. From Google AI: The original owner, Miko, recently returned to own and operate Miko's Cuisine in Wailuku as of 2026. A local favorite in the Wailuku Industrial Park specializing in Korean and Japanese cuisine, including sushi and yakiniku. While the business was leased to others for a period, Miko took it back roughly a year ago and renovated the space before reopening. Ownership Timeline: Original Era: Founded and operated by Miko, gaining a reputation for consistent flavors and friendly service. Interim Period: The restaurant was leased out to different management for several years, during which some patrons noted changes in food quality and service. 2025-2026 Return: Miko reclaimed the business in late 2025/early 2026, leading a major renovation of the interior with new floors, furniture, and a refreshed menu.

We had a great dinner for our last night home. The Korean food here is really good and I loved all…read morethe banchan dishes. The service is wonderful, with great aloha and friendly vibes. The menu side is very mellow, dimly lit, and decorated with beautiful paintings. I highly recommend eating here when in the area.

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Miko's Cuisine - Nice renovation.

Nice renovation.

Miko's Cuisine - House Special Noodles w/ Udon noodles with lots of veggies and huge pieces of shrimp.

House Special Noodles w/ Udon noodles with lots of veggies and huge pieces of shrimp.

Miko's Cuisine

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Ohana Karaoke Cafe & Grill - At the old fran's

Ohana Karaoke Cafe & Grill

3.6(146 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Happy Sunday and it's Father's Day 2024, where to eat when SouthWest Airlines drops us off for 3…read morehours on Maui from Kona? I did a search on Instagram and came across this business Ohana Karaoke Cafe & Grill, for Korean foods. This is all for my other half since he is a meat Jun Snob, he loves his meat jun so I decided to check out this business for our 2nd lunch. Nice idea, Karaoke and Korean foods, great combination! There are tables for dining and about 3 Karaoke rooms ( small, medium, & large) Connie (owner) greeted us and took our order. She was super friendly, usually at the restaurants here on Koreamouku, I have to be extra nice so they can be more friendlier. *note, no complimentary water here at all, you can bring your own or purchase the water here. Our orders were the meat jun and fish jun combo ($19.) and it has been a long time since I last had my Korean noods, got the ramen noodles with dumplings ( $10.) Big portions, everything was enough for 2 even came home with leftover jun. So the verdict and I ask the other half, so Mr. Meat Jun Snob what is the ratings, he said "7/10 and the fish jun makes up for it". hehe. Even though I can fancy up my Korean ramen better with the fixings, the noods was a great fix, There were 5 ban chan, zuchini and broccoli was too salty but enjoyed kim chee and sprouts. It was nice enjoying Korean foods on Maui! The other half thanked me and I am glad he was happy with his meat jun fixed. If we are back on Maui for longer than 3 hours, we would def. be back again! The prices for portion size and quality is reasonable! Support this wonderful local business!

We had lunch at Ohana Karaoke Cafe We on a Sunday right at opening 11AM. The service was fast. We…read morehad the Yukgaejang Soup and an order of deep fried mandoo. The yukgaejang was tasty, had a good amount of vegetables and meat and just a good amount of spice. The mandoo was good although I wish they were a bit larger with a thicker wrapping. They also give an assortment of ban chan such as kimchee, brocolli, and fish cake. I prefer my kimchee fresh but many prefer them on the fermented side which it was. The prices are on the high side but that's expected for most korean restaurants nowadays. Looking forward to coming here back again and trying other main dishes like their Kalbi and Spicy Pork.

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Ohana Karaoke Cafe & Grill - Kimchee casserole

Kimchee casserole

Ohana Karaoke Cafe & Grill - Banchan, side dish

Banchan, side dish

Ohana Karaoke Cafe & Grill - GoHangJip sign

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GoHangJip sign

Ogo - Korean Chick men and Tutu Karen's Dry Mein

Ogo

4.7(204 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Parking: located in the old JB's restaurant with parking lot attached…read more Service: table service Ambiance: casual Food: once a food truck turned restaurant know for their local fusion dishes. Went for lunch - would recommend their oxtail katsu and kulolo crunch for dessert. Great place for a quick lunch or dinner.

WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on Lower Main St next door to Patao Gas & Co THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - hole in the wall entrance, walk down a hallway to get to the actual restaurant in the back THE MENU: - starters - main - O.G. menu - drinks WHAT WE ORDERED: - Pohole Fern & Spring Mix Salad - we actually did NOT order this, but we saw that this was given to all patrons dining in - Tempura Pork Ribs - Pan Seared Striploin - Grilled Rib Eye - Ogo's Oxtail Katsu - Truffle Fries THE TASTE: - Pohole Fern & Spring Mix Salad - refreshing; first time having pohole fern and it was a nice crunch to the salad - Tempura Pork Ribs - the rib meat was very tender but plain, all the flavor was in the guava butter slathered on the outside - Pan Seared Striploin - my favorite of the mains we ordered; comforting and hit the spot; the broccoli was GREAT - Grilled Rib Eye - husband felt the same about the broccoli - Ogo's Oxtail Katsu - could've done without this; it was dry - Truffle Fries - first time seeing fries cut this way; could never go wrong with truffle CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm - welcoming - informative - attentive but not overbearing

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Ogo - 8/7/24

8/7/24

Ogo - Off menu - hamachi + lobster roll sushi

Off menu - hamachi + lobster roll sushi

Ogo - Korean fried chicken

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Korean fried chicken

Gen Korean BBQ House - bbq - Updated October 2026

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