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Gen Korean BBQ House

3.8 (97 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Thao T.

First time dining at Gen korean bbq house however been to countless of Korean bbq places and I think this kinda gears towards younger generation and more Americanized korean. Most guests are non Asian. The side dishes are ok and up to par. The meat we ordered was kalbi, pork bugolgi, cheese corn, shrimp, squid, beef intestines, Hawaiian beef tongue, and sauces My overall critique is 4 stars for the marinated meat and flavoring. 3.5 stars for the level of authentic Korean. 3 stars for service not because they're bad but mostly because it's a bit on the slow side. It lacks the traditional flare to Korean bbq house because there wasn't even salad and the white steam rice that we got wasn't Korean rice. Overall, the experience was decent for people that are well seasoned with Korean bbqs However it was a good experience for those that are newer to Korean bbq cultures. Definitely do come and try. It's still good and fun!

Coconut Margarita
Heather B.

Ambiance of this place is spot on! It's beautiful and calm. We went on a Sunday and at first they weren't too busy and then got a small rush. Seemed a little short staff but our server did a great job and you couldn't tell. She went over the menu and explained how Korean bbq works since we were new to it. The options were great and everything we had was delicious. The coconut margarita was amazing! I don't think I would take my son who hardly eats again but it was definitely an experience.

Variety of meats that we were cooking
Jennifer G.

We really enjoy this restaurant. The menu has so many options to choose from. We love to start off with appetizers and then move to meat. We add the mixed vegetables and sometimes the salad. The bulgogi is our favorite meat of choice here. There's something about it that tastes so good. I love the variety of sauces that they give you when you sit down as well as what comes with the appetizers. Hint: Keep the sauces that come with the appetizers to use with your meat. The music playing is upbeat. The volume is perfect...not too loud. We recently went on Christmas Eve. I understand it was a holiday, however, they seemed like they were short staff. The waitress was not attentive. We had to ask for salad three times to actually get it. We had empty water glasses for quite a while. We were waiting a lot to order refills. It hasn't been like this the past times that we've been here. Usually the staff is a lot more attentive.

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Fel E.

I came to this one as they have same in California, so I wanted to try them here in Florida , they sest us very fast but then it took some time to get our server , then we finally got orden taken , we waited like 25 min for raw meet to get to our table , so looks kind it a lot especially I'm the one cooking out , then they mess on the order and wait time again , place is nice , and very cozy but service was really not to standards, but food is great , especially AYCE meats .... But definitely I have to be in a good mood to come here again ...

Kristen J.

This place used to be hit or miss for me so I was holding off on giving my most up to date review. However, I think they are a solid KBBQ option on this side of town. Service varies from being super on top of it, to forgetting meats and needing to ask multiple times. One thing I've noticed is that I've only ever been seated at a working vent once. Some booths don't even seem to have them. I wish it was more the the norm because having the fans help SO MUCH with the after dinner scents. The meats are pretty consistent in all my visits. Sometimes the portions between meats will vary when I try different things but the actual cuts remain the same in my experience. My absolute favorite is the wine marinated pork belly! So delicious! I also love the variety of apps available. The katsu is my favorite. The best value is their $20 weekday lunch menu if you can make it. The dinner pricing for non- premium is okay at $32.

Japchae
Justin H.

My girlfriend and I went on a Thursday night and it was mostly empty. There are so many options to choose from and it can be a little overwhelming but the servers here are very knowledgeable and are more than happy to steer you in the right direction. The food was reasonably priced (considering how many options there are) and tasted really good. I would come back again!

Allen J.

Actually downloaded yelp just so I could review this place. Our server Victor was amazing, food was great and environment was perfect. Came into Orlando to treat our UCF student first time here and now we plan to make it a regular everytime were in town.

Arelys Q.

Came in for some Korean BBQ--and wow, what an experience! I stopped by around lunch time and it was pretty empty, so no wait time at all. From the moment I sat down, my server was super helpful and explained everything clearly, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Big shoutout for the excellent service! The ambiance was great--clean, modern, and spacious, with a fun vibe that made the meal even better. There were tons of marinated meats to choose from, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality and flavor in each bite. If you've never been before--go hungry and be ready for a feast you won't forget!

Bunny E.

This new to the Waterford area Korean bbq is a great addition. I've gone a few times since they have opened a couple months ago. The restaurant is dimly lit, with blue lights surrounding it all, with minimalistic decorations inside glass cases. The service the times that we have gone have been slower than other Korean bbqs that I have gone in the area. However, the presentation and quality of the food and meats are better. My husband loves the food here more than other places.To me, it was pretty on par as others. Our servers that we have had have been friendly, just slow to get the food out to us. The food variety is pretty decent. They have a huge cocktail menu, mainly drinks on the sweeter side. Honestly, they have been pretty great experiences. There isn't really anything that separates Gen to others around town, but we will travel to east Orlando to dine here since my husband loves it.

Rebecca C.

I went inside and got no greetings. no host at host stand? wasn't sure where he was. it was for a good 10 minutes before they realized that i was in there but only because a couple went inside and asked them how they get seated and if they were opened... food was okay. i got kimchi fried rice but the a good portion of the rice was very hard. they were out of daechang and japchae, so 2/5 of the things i ordered. i asked my server for sauce on the side for the rice cake but sauce still came on it. sufficed craving but probably wouldnt be back again :/

Berlyn D.

Before I go back to California I have to try the GEN here. Pretty much the menu over was the same but they upgraded them with more cocktails which is amazing!! Food tastes the same back in Cali, my friends was first time trying this place so I recommend some good meats. They love it! I got Capri soju it's so good!! My friend got the party bowl, it doesn't taste much alcohol but he loves it. That's all that matters. Great food feels like I'm back home! Our server did amazing I didn't get his name. But she made sure we're okay and joke around us, good sense of humor! He knows all about the menu and gave us a lot of information. The place is amazing, clean and not much people on Wednesday dinner service which is good meats came out fast. Great experience!

Annie N.

I decided to give this place another try and I can definitely say this time was leagues better than the first. I went on a Sunday evening and luckily it wasn't super busy so there was no wait time. I forgot the server's name but he was great, very attentive and checked up on our table frequently for orders and refills. Our table got the premium option and there was so many meat option to choose from. My favorites were the wagyu and marinated short rib! I also really liked their appetizers, of them my favorite is the rice cake. I'm glad I got the opportunity to try this place again after the first experience, hopefully dining there will continue to be good moving forward!

Dinner Menu
Keith S.

So... Never done this before. It was a little difficult to comprehend at first. You sit around a "grill" which is a convex steel plate with holes. Different from a hibachi which is more like a home grill. But over the course of the evening I saw how this works well, they can easily replace the plate with a clean one. You'll want that after the chicken and shrimp. Once I got into it, the process was pretty fun. Fortunately some at our table of 6 knew what to order and how to run the grill. The biggest decision was if to upgrade to the premium menu. DO IT !! The ribeye alone is worth the price. Personally I did not like the Wagu but others loved it. just hit me with short rib and ribeye with a chicken chaser. Even the shrimp was fun. I prefer the Korean beer but others liked the flavored drinks. We closed the place down. BIG TIP we were well taken care of, no disappearing servers here.

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Nick was so attentive with the service! Food was amazing, premium is so worth it. Ambiance was also beautiful!

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We love coming here! The food is fanatic and the service is great. We really enjoy the galbi, and steak. They also have bubble tea now!

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Surah

4.8(250 reviews)
18.1 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando

What an amazing experience! Coming from San Diego, we weren't sure what to expect about Korean food…read morescene in Orlando... but Surah completely blew us away. Before our main course even arrived, we were treated to the most delightful banchan, perfectly pickled radishes and peanuts in a savory soy sauce that we couldn't stop eating. Such a wonderful way to start the meal. For our main course we had the beef bulgogi and the extra spicy tofu with beef, and both were absolutely outstanding. The bulgogi was tender, smoky, and perfectly marinated, while the spicy tofu with beef packed serious heat with incredible depth of flavor- we kept going back for more even though it was fiery! Our server Christopher made the whole evening truly special. He was so warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, he even asked how the Korean food here compared to back home in San Diego, which was such a personal and thoughtful touch. That kind of hospitality is rare and it really made us feel welcomed. If you're in Orlando and craving authentic Korean BBQ, do not sleep on Surah. It's the full package, incredible food, beautiful flavors, and service that comes straight from the heart. We will absolutely be back!

Just ate here for the first time. It was a very nice experience. Very busy which is good to see a…read morelocal Business doing well. Very kind friendly staff. The food was very delicious. The restaurant is very clean and comfortable and I enjoyed it very much.

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Seafood pancake and side dishes

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Great place for korean food! There was one server and she worked her butt off to provide service…read moreto everyone who was dining at the restaurant. Since she was the only server, she also bussed all the tables too. When it got busy, you can tell she was a little overwhelmed but she kept her spirits up and provided good service to the best of her ability. The restaurant ambiance is hip and happening. There are flat panel screens to watch KPOP videos. Restaurant is clean and looks fairly new. We ordered korean pancake, soondubu, pork belly plate, tonkatsu kimbap, galbi plate & korean chicken wing. I kid you not, we loved every single plate we had. Nothing was disappointing, every bite of food was flavorful. For 3 adults and 1 preschooler, we had 1/4 of pancake,3-4 chicken wings and some kimbap leftover. Highly recommend this place for Korean food! Shoutout to the girl working her butt off. She was so patient and friendly. Thank you for all your hardwork!

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