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Gen Korean BBQ House

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Cheese Tonkatsu (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)
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

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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!

Samantha C.

spicy pork bulgolgi SLAPs all you can eat... so come hungry!!!! super fun experience to cook your food in front of you. the restaurant itself is clean and well run. the servers are super kind :) totally recommend.

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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

4.3(950 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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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

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Ogo - Off menu - hamachi + lobster roll sushi

Off menu - hamachi + lobster roll sushi

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Patsy’s Food - Eggplant tempura

Patsy’s Food

5.0(38 reviews)
3.1 mi

Food is so good but recommend that you get there early because they sell out every day that I…read morevisited. Friendly people and very comfortable atmosphere.

During my October visit to Maui, I came across photos of Patsy's Food on Activity feed page, after…read morechecking out the Yelp page, I had Patsy's bookmarked. I took the advice of Maui's CM Maria and made sure I visit this November trip. I asked the hubby to take me, although he said it was a little farther out since we had a few more stops to go before we leave my favorite island, but he happily took me here. Patsy's started from out as a food truck, now to cute little shop. I met and spoke to Marisa, she is super friendly and got to learn more about Patsy's Food. The cute photo is Grandma Patsy's her food, sauces legacy ,continues on here at Patsy's Food. The menu is very simple, ( about 5-6 items) & the special of the day. This way the cook which is Marisa's husband can focus on those dishes! I wanted to know what's popular and Marisa mentioned in this order: chicken tempura, chicken katsu & the donburi. I'm sure all of them are all popular! Since I already have some other foods that I picked up along the way and wanted to try the signature chicken tempura bites, I got a plate of that with all rice, no sides and got a bottle of the spicy sauce. I can't wait to use that! We ate the food at the airport and I loved it, the tempura batter is so soft, not as crispy since we didn't eat it right away and taste so unique. I never had tempura with chicken, ever. I loved dipping the chicken tempura in that sauce, so yummy! ( dip, eat with rice, repeat. repeat..) I can't wait to go back for more next visit and I need to try the donburi and rest of the menu items . Did you know you can get an entire bucket of tempura chicken, $40.?! Please support this local business, my very first time visiting and I am a fan!

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Patsy’s Food - Inside seating

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Patsy’s Food - Eggplant Ala carte

Eggplant Ala carte

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Gen Korean BBQ House - bbq - Updated October 2026

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