Nick our server was excellent, very knowledgeable and attentive and caring. Tim the manager was also amazing. Leadership from the top down permeates the restaurant which made my son's birthday a great day. The food was also wonderful and fun to cook. We will be back! Greg H read more

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

Came back on a Sunday and experience was better than the first. Nick our server who had more than enough tables to handle still managed to give us great service. He repeatedly checked on us and gave us good recommendations on the meat choices. Surprisingly we didn't smell like smoked barbecue after out meal. So if the service continues to be at least the same level as Nick's, Gen Korean might see me and my friends on a regular basis. Nick definitely made our meal memorable on a good note than my first visit. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Kimchi Fried Rice - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Really disappointing experience, mainly due to the service. It started off slow, which we tried to be understanding about, but as the restaurant cleared out, the service somehow felt even worse. We had to flag down different staff just to get basic things. The most frustrating part was waiting on our server while he stood nearby having a full conversation with another table. At that point, it stopped feeling like they were busy and started feeling like we were being ignored. The food was ok but not worth it when it feels like you're constantly looking for your server instead of grilling/eating. read more

Experience was disappointing. Party of 3 people had to wait more than 20 min after being seated for the food that you would have to cook yourself. Restaurant had not long opened. So it wasn't busy at all. Even after ordering, you still needed to remind them of dishes that still hadn't made their way out after 30 min. Sad experience, manager should have planned ahead to staff accordingly. Server Mary when changing the hot plate that you cook on, used scissors, yep, scissors to pick it up and replace the hot plate with another one with the same scissors. Not using the allocated proper equipment, but rather what she could find. Unsafe for the worker. Other customers around us had a "radish" to clean their hot plate. We never got one at all. Though I can't complete fault the servers, Mary and Victor, for the serve times and lack of service, primary responsibility falls on the management, their poor training and attention to detail in relation to customer service. Even the bill was wrong at the end. Sad overall, disappointing at best read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Coconut Margarita - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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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. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Variety of meats that we were cooking - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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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 ... read more

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It's was alright nothing special to brag about. I found the food to be a solid Meh...... I've had much better in other places here in Orlando. I liked the staff and the place was clean but honestly the meats were too sweet and I just wasn't feeling it. I found the prices to be way too high honestly. I can get beef tongue for the 30 dollar range else where when they wanted to up charge to 50 dollars. read more

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. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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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! read more

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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. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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! read more

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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. read more

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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 :/ read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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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! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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! read more

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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. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Dinner Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We were super excited to try this new Korean bbq in Waterford! Service was very good, starting with the hostesses all the way through waiters/ waitresses. We were sat right away and our waiter brought the appetizers and the menu. We ordered both chicken and beef. One BIG red flag is that they brought one pair of scissors to cut both raw chicken and raw beef. We had to ask for a 2nd pair... also at some point our tongs fell on the floor and the waitress picked them up and put them back on the table... we had to ask for her to change it for a clean one. Otherwise the food and experience were good and we MAY give Gen a 2nd chance down the road. Price is around $30 and M-Th they have lunch for ~$20-ish read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Catalina is our server every time we've went and we love her! she's awesome , so sweet and we love the food! There is so many options and the restaurant has the perfect mood lighting and most important- bathrooms are always clean!!! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Booth seating and ambient lighting - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I don't know why it has such mixed reviews. Service was quick. They could use better vents. Options were good and the meat was fresh. Honestly I think it's a good value. We had a good time. read more

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The seating and overall vibe inside the restaurant is great. Lots of choices on the menu, but some of the marinades seemed like they had a sour taste. Drink was fun and tasty though! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Kids wanted to eat here. Price tag for a family of 5 came out to nearly $200 w/tip. Everything is included in the price (we got the basic selections, no upgrades) They want you to order appetizers first, before they start bringing meat out to you. This is key, as you can (and will) fill up on appetizers first and then not be hungry for meat. So, balance what you order. You can always re-order appetizers, so maybe just start with one and then get onto the meat. Meat selection was good. No issues w/cooking it ourselves. Server was good. Our experience was marred by them not having working A/C at the time we went. Holy heck, did it get hot inside + having the table being a heat source as well. Not sure if we'd go back, as there are other K-BBQ places that are a bit cheaper, and not reliant on servers to bring the meat to us. read more

Justin definitely was up on his A-game with service. Gen We love Gen. especially in Cali. It's nice to see it here too. Quite a far drive for us but worth it. In a plaza with so many other things. Some days there can be a wait other times not so much. We've done both dinner service and lunch service. Only difference are the prices. We did dinner menu and added premium meats a la carte. We do love that option. Justin came around. Checked up on us often. The meats definitely came out in a timely manner. The premium wagyu beef is supreme. We always enjoy that. We did have an issue with what we saw that there was a piece of hair in our white rice. Told Justin about it. He didn't mention it to the manager. However after we paid for our bill, we did speak with the manner to let him know. Anthony mentioned that we should've told him sooner as we would've talked to us and comped something. We didn't know. We thought that Justin told him. But it's okay, regardless we paid the tab no problem. It was just nice to have the issue addressed. Definitely will be back. Definitely will be checking the food a little more thorough. read more

The food was very delicious and there was a lot of variety. The staff every time I've gone has been super friendly and knowledgeable. Things come down to personal taste but there was so much to order it would be impossible to not like anything. I always order the mango mocktail and it is so delicious. Also, the tables are have always been clean as well as the bathroom. Every time I go, the experience is very nice and would recommend to go at least once. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The servers were super sweet walked us thru the process of what meats to pick and checked up on us regularly. The lunch value of the place is really good all you can eat for $20 the meat and sauces were good unlimited appetizers too read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

To preface this review, we have been to other Gen locations before, but it has been years since we have visited one. We went to the Orlando location during grand opening to hopefully get one of the specials they were offering and we got the 50% off. The atmosphere was really fun. They had a DJ playing music and prizes. This place was huge and surprisingly with around 150 people in front of us, we got seated a lot quicker than we thought we would be. Granted that it was really crowded, service honestly was not that bad. For the most part it was really quick although some dishes did not make it to our table. Since the last time that we had been to a Gen, we noticed that they have expanded their menu quite a bit to include even tacos (although I didn't really enjoy those). We ordered off of the premium menu and there was a wide variety of items to choose from. The quality of the meats were decent and there were a good amount of sides. Although it's not my favorite KBBQ place, it is still a pretty good one. read more

New place - very stylish and good food - service is family style or individual plates GM was good guy asking for our input and how to improve read more

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We recently enjoyed an amazing lunch at Gen on North Alafaya. We had 2 people in wheelchairs in our party as well as a 2 year old and a newborn. The staff were excellent and handled our needs professionally. The ambiance at Gen is relaxing and we never felt rushed. As someone who has travelled extensively in Korea, I can say the food at Gen is authentic, fresh and tasty. We will be back! read more

Mediocre at best. While this restaurant offers the usual Korean BBQ options, the flavors and food quality don't quite measure up to other spots in the area. Places like Seoul Grill or Buldaegi BBQ House--located right across the street--serve noticeably better-tasting dishes. The interior, however, is beautiful. The décor is stunning, especially the enclosed vases and ambient lighting throughout the space. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the atmosphere. Our server seemed far more attentive to other tables, and at times it genuinely felt like we had been forgotten. We interacted with her coworkers more often than with her, and every request--from side dish refills to appetizers and even drinks--took 15-25 minutes or required multiple follow-ups. We kept being told, "Let me check on that," but nothing arrived promptly. (When we first arrived the cooking utensils were dirty and after waiting a while for the drink we ordered it was disappointing. The watermelon basil tasted like melted down Halls Cough Drops-I'm serious when I say tasted like straight up cough syrup) The pricing is fair at around $30 per person for all-you-can-eat dinner. It's worth trying once, and you probably won't regret the experience, but it may not be a place you'll feel compelled to return to. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Watermelon Basil Cocktail - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Food and service was great. Me and my brother went for the first time ever and was given an explanation on how everything worked. Servers are very friendly. It came out to $68 without tip, we went on a Friday so it was $31.99 per person but it's an all you can eat for that price. Highly recommend this place. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - cooked spicy pork belly W - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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If you're looking for a comforting, enjoyable KBBQ experience--go literally anywhere else. I've tried nearly every KBBQ spot in Orlando, and this was by far the worst service I've ever encountered. It wasn't just slow or forgetful; it was blatantly rude. Our server clearly didn't want to be there, tossing side dishes onto our table as she passed and giving us annoyed looks when we politely asked about missing items. The music by the way - was really loud, we were shouting..... The service wasn't just bad--it was nonexistent. We were never checked on, and when we wanted to speak with a manager, surprise--there wasn't one around. The staff looked completely overwhelmed, which tells me this place doesn't even give them a chance to do their jobs properly. The only thing stopping this from being a 1-star review is the meat itself, which was actually pretty good--well-marinated, tender, and with great marbling. But everything else? A complete disappointment. The Japchae was undercooked noodles marinated in soy sauce, and they even served us frozen kimchi. For the price, this place is an absolute joke. There are way better KBBQ spots in Orlando that won't treat you like an inconvenience. AYCE lovers, don't waste your money. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Japchae - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We moved from California to this area and are very excited to try all of the restaurants nearby, including Gen Korean BBQ House. Oh wow, great, let's try it; I know we have one in Irvine, California. So we give it a try. We all love it. So delicious, just like in California. Excellent food and very pleasant waitresses. Highly recommended. read more

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This place deserves 10 stars! I can't express how great my experience was. We went for lunch and brought our 3 year old. We went around 11:30am on a Friday and we were seated right away (the place is huge!). They serve All you can eat every day, but lunch pricing is only available Monday-Thursday and costs $21.99 per person. Since we went on a Friday, we paid $31.99 per person for the dinner menu (kids ages 0-4 are free at least!). Our server was really nice! Our daughter really enjoyed the beef bulgogi and the japchae! We tried the beef brisket, red wine pork belly, Gen style Galbi, KFC style chicken, the garlic pork belly, and pork riblets! Everything tasted amazing and we were beyond full! We ordered rice with our meal and they provided green tea salt, sesame oil, and soy sauce for dipping. The green tea salt was the perfect garnish with the meat! The restaurant is very upscale and you can tell they put a lot of money into it. I'm so glad this location is finally open...because we definitely found our new KBbq spot! read more

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When I saw Gen was opening up in Orlando, I was super excited as Gen is a well known KBBQ spot in Southern California. My partner and I came on a Thursday night before their big weekend opening event. The meats on the premium menu were really good, especially the wagyu and marinated short ribs. My typical choice of meat is the brisket however, the brisket we got wasn't as good compared to other spots in town. It's cost a bit more for premium but I think it's worth the upgraded choices. read more

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My husband and I were really excited to try this new kbbq spot since it was originally from California. We were pleasantly surprised that there was no wait on a Friday night at 8pm. However, once we were sat at a table, that's when everything went downhill. The servers were pleasant but unfortunately, the service was extremely slow. For example, it took them at least 30 mins to bring out the raw meat that we ordered to cook. We also ordered appetizers that did not come out until halfway through our meal. We like to eat our kbbq with plenty of sides and there was a point during our dinner that we waited 30 mins for the banchans to be refilled so our meats got cold sitting there. We had to bug the manager to help us refill the banchans because our server was not that attentive. In conclusion, was it the worst kbbq experience? No. But would we eat here again or recommend this place? Also no. read more

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!

After going to Gen in California, I was really excited to see that one opened here in Orlando! However, this past weekend I went here for the grand opening with some friends and we were very disappointed with how everything was handled. First 100 people would eat for free and next 100-200 after that would eat discounted. When our group pulled up we ended up being within the 90's, this was even confirmed by an employee named Aryana coming out and counting the people in line. After 2-3 hours passed, many groups ahead of us had friends join them in line without waiting like everyone else and this made us ineligible for the promotion for the first 100; over 35 people had skipped the wait. When a member of my group asked the same individual who counted us earlier, Aryana was very dismissive about the situation. Even after expressing to her how it felt unfair with how the line was handled, she simply said they already gave free food to more people than expected, not even addressing anything we were saying. After some back and forth with Aryana, she ended up simply saying sorry, laughed about it, and turned around. So before we even walked into the restaurant we were already feeling unwelcome and not valued as a customer. The saving grace of the night was after we actually got into the restaurant, our server Tran really turned the experience around for us! She was really knowledgeable about the menu, got us everything very quickly, and was always ready for a grill change before we even thought about it! If the review was based on her service alone it would be a 6/5! Overall, the food was also pretty good. We ended up getting the premium menu option and the ribeye, wagyu, and short rib were very good! I recommend trying the long bone short rib at least once if you go here because I do not see many places that serve that. Another cool thing is that some of the meats like the pollo asado and carne asada come with tortillas to make tacos. Additionally, the interior was pretty nice, but music was very loud (maybe just for the grand opening?) to the point where we couldn't really hear each other at the table for almost the whole night unless we were shouting. It felt like a club at times which is not bad, just something to be aware of when you go. Overall, the servers were great and food was good, but the experience we had before even getting into the restaurant was really off putting for a first impression. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Marinated Short Rib and Pollo Asado - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Glad to see Gen Korean BBQ is finally in Orlando! Reminds me the one that I went to in LA except I didn't have to wait 2 hours like the one in LA ! This one has a Great vibe and similar menu. So I had some expectations and it met it and more. Came here before the grand opening this upcoming weekend. Food: we did the basic $31.99 for AYCE dinner. It is more than enough food with appetizers and different selection of meat. We ordered KFC and the Japchae. The portions of the appetizers were big so they are meant to be shared. I do wish that their Korean fried chicken came with the sauce on the side and not tossed on it. I rather dip the chicken into the sauce. We ordered the brisket, marinated beef belly, Marinated no bones short ribs, marinated galbi , marinated steak, prime steak. The quality of the meat were amazing. You can see the marble of the steak so well. What I love about Gen, it is their marinated stuff because it is not too sweet or salty that overpowers the meat flavor. It is enjoyable seasoning. I think the meat marinated seasoning is easily in the top 2 of Orlando. 5/5 Service: FYI the staff is still in training since the grand opening is until this weekend. But They were so attentive and met our needs. Our main waitress was from the Temple location and you can tell she was well aware of all the dishes and surroundings. She even saw the grill and ask for us for the change. We didn't had to tell her. The only feedback is that They should consider to do a better job guiding the new clients through their menu because the menu can a bit confusing for new clients who has not eaten kbbq before or been to a Gen KBBQ. 4.5/5 Atmosphere: spectacular!! Great club vibe but very clean and feels like each area is secluded. This is a big spot. Parking is challenging so be aware. 4.5/5 I will definitely come back for lunch or brunch! This is a date spot especially w their drinks specials. read more

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