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Gen Korean BBQ House

3.6 (2.1k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Brian H.

A little late but necessary to post: Ok this is a little lengthy but worth reading. I went in last week of February on a Saturday night solo, was seated right away, off to a great start but... we had a a situation were I became invisible, service wasn't was expected. Things were slow, eye contact made but wasn't getting service. I talked politely to a GM named Era. I explained my experience since being seated & I was seated right by the kitchen. But yet I wasn't getting any attention. I had a few things I got to eat but after awhile I was then was leaving, & just wanted to let her know there wholes & what my experience was. After she said she would take care of it & don't worry. She sincerely apologized for my experience, she wasn't happy about it. I thanked her & headed back to my table to gather my things. She then made it a point to come back, to my table were I was to apologies again, she was busy at the time doing multiple things. BUT this lady came back! & remembered my name, she was so nice. ERA, BEST GM! She genuinely felt bad about things. She said not only was she taking care of the bill, BUT! She said "I want you to come back & ask for me & I'm going to take care of you" I was surprised but impressed by her costumer service. It was pure, just out of nowhere. I thanked her & went on my way. Now .. The next week, I did go back, asked for Era, she remembered me & sat me personally right away. She was ON IT! It was Night & Day! This was by far my best experience, this is one she expects from all her staff. She greeted me with open arms compt my meal & my waitress Teresa was amazing as well! Era took ownership, no excuses just wanted me to have a great experience how it should be & enjoy all the options! It was great! I'm going back for my Birthday! A BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE & AMAZING LEADERSHIP ERA!!! Gen BBQ GIVE THIS LADY A RAISE!!!

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Rose N.

This is been our favorite place for years now. The delicious food and the service everything is just amazing and the atmosphere is incredible! You get to cook your own food, the beverages are good and the desserts are delicious! Toddler APPROVED.

Olivia R.

some of the lowest quality meat you will see in your life. it was a struggle for me to eat this, even dunked in sauce. that image is beef, but you can't tell because it has no marbling at all. the most unappetizing food and setting. our bbq went out three times, until the manager finally came to fiddle with it. meanwhile, the meat on the grill had been sitting there half-cooked for 10 minutes. i told them we are not eating it, and they tried to argue at first that we would need to pay a leftover fee even though their bbq didnt work and the meat was repulsive. i went here because my boyfriend wanted to go somewhere cheap for a gathering - but even for the price, i regret it. you are so much better off paying more in koreatown. bad, lazy service, horrible meat quality, and just a chaotic, tacky atmosphere with slippery/sticky floors. never again!

Sorry for the mess but it's was amazing food :) lol to hungry to take a nice pic :)
Geoohh B.

Wow it was Amazing thank you Arvin best Service I had greatest time of my family. He was a good server. Amazing food. Thank you. Ambience is amazing. Beautiful food was so good. He had a great suggestions. Ask for Arvin to be your sever :)

Glenda M.

We love this place everything is perfect the food is delicious amo esta comida es un lugar limpio y organizado

A DEAD INSECT (already dried) on my potato salad.

The staff thought I was crazy and called me WEIRD because they said "they have everything packed in the back in "containers". The manager said "the windows are open". LOL. How can a DEAD insect fly if it's already dead and dried off? I already ate one whole potato salad before eating this one. I really don't mind paying on what's on our receipt but they gave us like approximately $20 off and we dined in as two people. Yeah my lunch was bad because I literally just started enjoying my meal and I was not even full but yet we had to leave because my appetite went downhill. Never going back here. Not taking accountability and calling the customer weird because of a DEAD FLY being on a potato salad? Like it's my fault that DEAD FLY that CANT EVEN FLY that's DRIED OFF is on there?

Rain M.

Constantly have to remind them about our orders. Portion is really small, the photo is one serving of brisket which is barely enough for even one person. So we asked for multiple servings but will only get one plate. Not as much side dishes

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Every time we come by it never disappoints! We had Aaron as our server again. He did amazing. Kept drinks coming and kept changing our grill when needed. Some of the meats come frozen or either thawed really good. Either way, food is always a hit. I wish I took more pictures of everything else we had but I was too busy eating. Place was clean and very well maintained. Also, Shout out to the bussers I always see getting tables cleaned and prepped for the next guest to enjoy! This place has really upped their game from when the previous owners managed it. Hands down one of the best Korean bbq places I've been to. Only thing I am bummed about is they got rid of the mango bites!! One of my favorites! I'll also add, they should start to serve steamed egg. If they can get that in, I will come more than 1 once a week!

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M F.

I had a great time going out to Gen with a friend of mine for my birthday dinner. We both had the all you can eat...we did! We started our evening at the bar for a drink before our table was ready. We only waited about 10 minutes until we were seated at the table to nosh on fresh grilled meat and seafood. We had a great time and only ordered cuts we wanted to eat. I can't wait to go again!

Jorge C.

Great Restaurant! I go here every once in a while! But the service by the waiters and employees are always, more than hospitable, the employees here really care for their customers!

Monica Y.

We went during the week around 2 pm so there wasn't a long wait but I have seen people waiting to get in during the weekend. We were lucky and got a great server. The place looks clean. As far as the menu goes, you can choose the regular all you can eat (29.99 per person) or you can upgrade to VIP for $20 more per person. VIP let you enjoy more meats and a drink. Have in mind that as part of the all you can't eat, you aren't allowed to take food home. (If you need to take something home you can order a la carte) You will get full, so come prepared to eat a lot. Appetizers and the sides are included with both regular or VIP. If you enjoy wagu meats and steaks, you might want to upgrade for the VIP

Rebecca E.

Food was delicious, but the slippery greasy floors freak me out. It's always like this, all three times I've been here. I have to consciously take steps for fear of slipping. Our server was also pretty quick. Not all Korean BBQ spots are like that - I wonder if changing their floor cleaning solution would help. Besides that, I enjoyed everything else and will probably come back next time I'm in town.

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2 months ago

Not all Gen are created equal. Thanks Teresa, we had a great experience. Will come back when in the area.

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Food is over salted , staff seems bored. I wouldn't go back, there are way better Korean BBQ RESTAURANTS

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2 months ago

Arvin IS THE BEST WAITER we have had. Food is the best. He is amazing 1,000 stars. Very attentive. Highly recommend

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18 days ago

The service was a little slow, food was good but they kept changing out the heat tray so had to wait for it to heat up before could cook.

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Thank you to Aaron our server tonight for the amazing service and for having the best energy!

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What's their phone number, no one is answering the phone number listed?

Can anyone verify if they accept tables for 1?

Yes they do at all times.

Do they have soy sauce at this location?

They have meat sauce. I'm sure they also have soy sauce

Any Senior discount?

You can always ask! I've never seen anyone ask that and would love to know the answer as well!

Is there any price difference if you go for lunch?

no, same price.

What happens if you dont finish your meal in 90 minutes?

They will politely tell you that your time is up, give you the bill and will wait but keep reminding you until you finish.

Are you requiring a Vaccination card to eat here?

No, they are not.

Can someone who is allergic to nuts eat here?

Yes

Is it open on thanksgiving?

Open 365 Days a Year!

What's the lunch special priced at?

No lunch specials at the moment.

Do they charge for small kids?

For kids, they charge by height. I think 40" and over is 9.99. Under 40" eat free

Do you accept all types of card payments?

Thank you for reaching out to us! We accept all credit cards besides Discover.

Do you accept cash?

Thank you for reaching out to us! We do accept cash.

Hi! Do you do reservations for partys of 10?

Hello! While we don't accept reservations, we accept remote check-ins on Yelp Waitlist prior to your visit.

Are we able to still order to go online or phone call?

Hello! We are currently not offering takeout service at this time.

Do you offer reservations?

While we do not accept reservations, Yelp Waitlist is available for remote check-ins prior to your visit.

Since it raining are you guys still open for outside?

We are currently open and we have some covered outdoor patio seating.

Are you still doing pickup/ take out?

Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, we currently offer takeout service at our location. www.genkoreanbbq.com/order-online

While they are doing outdoor dining do they have tables set up so you can still cook your own food?

Thank you for reaching out to us! Yes, there is a grill available to cook at each table.

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Annette was our server at Asiatique Eatery, and she was fantastic. From the moment that we walked…read morein, she had a smile on her face and asked us to sit anywhere we'd like. We sat down near the entrance to get some of the breeze from outside. The decor of the restaurant is nice, with lots of Thai-inspired decor. Now let's get to the good stuff! The food here is amazing. I ordered a hot pot soup that was simply perfect. The amount of spice was just enough, and I love hot pots because they keep my soup hot. My husband ordered a beef rice bowl and added shrimp to it. The rice bowl was also so delicious. To go along with my meal, I ordered Thai boba tea, and I loved it! The portions are generous, so we had leftovers, which we were happy about! I definitely want to go back to try some of their shaved ice; it looks amazing. I can't wait to go back to try other items on their menu.

Heard so many good things about this restaurant that it was time for a visit. Came on a Sunday…read morelunch hour when it wasn't particularly crowded and decided to eat outside on this beautiful day. We were seated on the front patio and given menus. It seemed to take a while till someone brought us water and another little while till our orders were finally taken. We requested two Thai iced teas which were quite delicious with coconut milk subbed for the cows milk. We told the server we would be sharing our orders. We shared a vegan hot pot and a Pad See Ew with chicken. The hot pot consisted of broccoli, shredded cabbage, carrots, steamed tofu, corn, udon noodles, two vegan dumplings, sliced squash, spinach and baby bok choy. Veggies were tender crisp although the broth was rather bland. The Pad See Ew was a bit disappointing. While the sauce was tasty, the broccoli and carrots tender crisp, the chicken was not only dry but quite tough and chewy. I must add, as were sharing these dishes, the server neglected to bring additional plates and a serving ladle for the soup. So my hubby had to go inside find someone and request the serving utensils for both dishes, plates and eating utensils for sharing. So we waited again. Not sure what folks ate that gave a five star review . What we experienced fell a couple notches below that rating. Would I return? Probably not, there are better options in Ventura.

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Secret Bao

4.5
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Solid spot with great asian fusion food. The baos are really quite tasty, but not as tasty as some…read moreof the even more unique dishes. The Scallops on a half shell are probably the best dish, the dumplings are fantastic, the fried rice is very good, and the crab hand rolls are absolutely amazing! Service was kind and efficient, drinks were good, but would love some more options, and the vibes were on point for this spot. Glad it's there, and hope to see it continue to thrive.

Food: 4.5 We got…read more Kung pao cauliflower: 4 Flavor was really good and love the crunch of the peanuts but just a bit too salty. Chili crunch dumplings: 5 I love my dumplings and this is up there!! This was probably our favorite item. Would've gotten 2 orders looking back. Curry noodles w/ crab: 5 Amazing flavor. Loved the noodle texture. More soupy. Crab was a nice addition, a decent portion. Not shredded or small chunks but also not the most supple crab pieces either. But was happy that we added! Service: 10/5!!! Kathleen was amazing. So so nice. We originally had a different order but we kept going back and forth on items. Kathleen was not only helpful in helping us decide but came back to our table right before they started cooking and asked if we wanted to change our order only because the curry might give more contrast to our other items. I thought that was just so incredibly kind and really showed how she was invested in our experience. This is why I really wanted to write this review! Ambiance 5/5: Open kitchen is really nice and like that they had outdoor area. Garage parking next door too that wasn't too pricy. Overalls cute decor and clean space.

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Ragin’ Pot

4.5
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Was driving by on our way to some other restaurant when my partner insisted we pull in. From the…read moreparking lot we could see only one table with a two people, but a large, happy looking, family was exiting with arm fulls of to go bags so we decided to chance it, my partner especially excited for hot pot. We let the group pass us and entered the restaurant. We were promptly seated at a corner table and given menus. It did take a bit for the server to come back to take our order, but we did realize we came in 1/2 hour before closing, so we eased off a bit. My partner order the hot pot and was very happy with his choice. The server came back with a hot plate and instructed us how to cook the meat. I was a bit apprehensive about having to cook my own food, but the fragrant smell as it cooked changed my mind. The broth was flavorful and the veg and meat were tender as they soaked up the soupy goodness. I also ordered the boa buns and the pillowy texture, mixed with the soft pork and crunchy cucumber and carrots made my belly sing. We slurped up our food and cleared out as quickly as we could. I hate being that person that lingers at closing time. What I do regret is that I did not take more time at their counter as we exited because it was full of snacks and curios that I love. Next time for sure!

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Sama Sama Kitchen

3.9
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We came here for a late lunch as we saw it holds Michelin Bib…read more Sweet: great menu options. So many tasty choices. We ordered the Vietnamese chicken wings and braised pork noodles. Both very delicious. The wings were all flats so that was a plus alone. Full of good flavor and very crispy. The noodles were delicious as well. I recommend both. The restaurant is decorated very nice and the server was attentive. Sour: the restaurant was very clean but it bothers me so much when some places have a designated area that flies like to circle around that tends to be near the bar. I wish there could be more control to prevent that. I did really enjoy the meal but the portions were small. If it wasn't so good I would almost say the prices weren't worth it. You can definitely share but I would get at least 3 options for 2 people. My husband and I weren't that hungry so it was a decent amount since it was such a late lunch and we were thinking about getting something else shortly after. Overall I hope we are in town again soon as there are other things I'd like to try.

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Braised Pork Mie Goreng ($23)
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