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Gen Korean BBQ House

4.0 (151 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Lynne C.

My adorable aunt wanted to treat my sister and I to a nice dinner and chose this place that's close to her home. My sister and I don't eat a whole ton so we didn't think we'd make the most of the all you can eat Korean BBQ but my aunt was insistent! None of us had been to a Korean bbq house with an all you can eat concept before and we didn't get a whole ton of recommendations or direction from our server. I have been to Korean bbq before and know enough from those experiences not to overcook the meat but the servers weren't willing to switch out our grate so by the end everything had a gross black oil around it from all the meats/sauces caked on it. Overall probably not my jam and service was pretty subpar but the list of meat options to grill was super extensive & a neat experience

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I had the BEST birthday at Gen Korean BBQ House. I had never been to KBBQ and the atmosphere was STUNNING, the food was immaculate, and the service was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Dylan was the best server ever and so kind and attentive and an absolutely so gentleman! I had a FUN birthday experience, the dessert was so yummy, and the birthday delivery with the servers singing was SO CUTE and made me feel so special! I'm grateful to have found this restaurant and experience and I will 1000% be back and bring my friends to try this wonderful dining experience. Please give Dylan a well deserved raise /5

Madi M.

I loved the ambiance and very good service here. The food was very tasty and fresh, variety was overwhelming, but we liked almost everything. I was not sure about soju, so I just got Sapporo. $31 for all what you can eat including sides is a great price. I will attach some pictures of food, which my friends and I enjoyed here. The three things I would not go with are their glass noodles Jap Chae, they were bland and I could not taste anything but pure soy sauce, the second: gooey donuts. Dough was very gooey and looked like was not fried properly. Soondooboo Soup was bland, broth was diluted with water. I think it had lack of spices, was greasy and bland. And lastly, calamari rings were greasy and had thick batter coating. The rest was all good and tasty. I would recommend.

Krasti Q.

It's exciting that Gen Korean BBQ is now in the Austin area. I came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and got seated immediately. I ordered their Premium Dinner because the options looked good and to no surprise, they were! I tried all the Premium options, except for the build your own ramen. The Premium Wagyu and Premium Marbling Center Cut Marinated Short Rib were my top favorites. The Premium Rib-Eye Steak wasn't available, but I had their Skirt Steak instead which tasted great. I highly suggest pairing it with their rice paper. Overall, it was a good dinner experience despite not having all options available from the Premium menu. I wanted to try their premium sweet garlic sauce but it wasn't available. However, the regular sweet garlic sauce was still good. The restaurant seats a good amount of people. Interior is clean and dimly lit. It is located in a strip mall, so parking is abundant.

Smoked Samgyubsal, Honey soy beef belly
Emily K.

Had a pretty satisfying lunch AYCE here. We ordered Honey Soy Beef Belly, Garlic Samgyupsal and the Smoked Samgyupsal. The Smoked Samgyupsal had a very strong smoky flavor almost like bacon. I personally prefer the Garlic Samgyupsal and Honey Soy beef belly, the marinade was chef's kiss! Also, the servers here are very attentive. They refill your side dishes even before you realize it's gone.

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Laura P.

We went here for lunch yesterday. This restaurant is within a very large shopping area along with Target in Pflugerville. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted promptly and see it at a very nice table. This is a great place for a celebration. In the middle of the table is a cooking area. People are served raw food and they cook it themselves. Lots of sauces and sides are provided for dipping and garnishing. We got steaks and shrimps and fish and vegetables and white rice. The service was prompt, informative, and adequate. The restaurant was very clean. The energy in the restaurant was happy. The only reason I am giving four stars instead of five is because for people who cannot have sugar, there is very limited accommodations. Cooking the raw food with no sauce is not palatable in my opinion. The only sauce they had that did not have sugar was sesame oil. I actually left the restaurant and went to Target , bought myself some sauce and came back to eat my lunch. The vegetables were good and they came with some fresh pineapple. I did enjoy those with no sauce, I actually didn't even cook them. I love them raw. For someone with zero food issues, this is a wonderful restaurant and a great place to celebrate. With people with any food conditions, make sure to call first. There's only one cooking element so if somebody is sensitive to something, their food all has to be cooked first and can't be cooked with the others, which is another awkward situation. If there's any sensitivity to sugar, make sure to bring your own sauce and plan on being there a while because your food has to be cooked completely separately from everyone else's.

Susan P.

I usually go to the location on I-35, but I decided to try the Pflugerville location this time--and I'm glad I did. The I-35 location has always been hit or miss for me: service is super slow, and the customer service never really meets my expectations. At the Pflugerville location, I was seated right away, the food came out quickly, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The food was great and tasted fresh. The ambiance was welcoming and relaxed, making the dining experience much more enjoyable. It felt clean, comfortable, and not rushed at all. Parking was also easy, with plenty of spots right in front of the restaurant. I'll definitely be coming back--and this will be the only location I visit from now

I've never had a better waiter. He was so handsome. We requested the hottest waiter. 11/10 did not disappoint!

11/10 experience. We had an amazing waiter named Andrew Pham. Very funny would highly recommend. He had good recommendations and took care of us very well.

Scarlett T.

First time here and I must say the service was great. Our waiter was super attentive and nice. I was surprise they did not offer many veggie options and did not provided lettuce so you could eat with your Korean bbq. Our favorite was the beef Bulgogi, spicy pork belly, Kim chi, Kim chi radish, and shrimp -5/5 stars. There was only 5 banchan dishes wish is subpar from other Korean bbq places. *short rib: super chewy and thin- 1/5 stars *spicy octopus- they were sliced and chewy-1/5 stars * galbi- chewy 1/5 stars * steak- 3/5 stars * second batch of Kim chi was super salted and unfermented.- uneatable * pickles cucumbers- salty * blue drink 5/5 tasty and refreshing! * spicy tofu - 1/5 tasted very tomato soup instead of the traditional spicy tofu soup. It was not authentic * soy bean tofu soup- 1/5 off taste We got the regular AYCE KBBQ and did not get the premium. I didn't feel with what they offer was worth the additional price. The meats are subpar quality compare to other KBBQ places.

Moose A.

While visiting family in Austin, we started talking about Gen Korean BBQ because I had been to the one in New Jersey before, so we decided to go. It ended up being a great experience, especially thanks to our server, Tarek. He was friendly, attentive, and clearly knew the menu well. He recommended trying some of the premium meats, and the long bone short rib was easily the highlight -- super flavorful and really tender. He kept our grill clean and made sure food kept coming even when it got busy. Great service and great quality meats overall. I'd definitely come back again.

Good stuff!
Mary L.

It's loud, it's confusing, it's a lot of fun. For $21 at lunch, you can order any of the several dozen meat options and any of the appetizers. You cook the meat yourself on the tabletop grill, which was more fun than I expected. It's an All You Can Eat deal. As long as you're still going, they keep bringing! I went with a group of four, which makes it even more fun and more confusing, with each of us forgetting what we'd ordered and just sharing everything. Each of us got our own bowl of rice and we shared tiny bowls of Korean condiments, like kimchi, pickled onions and radish, weird mash potatoes with corn etc. Everything was constantly replenished by a very patient and friendly server who was very nice about explaining everything to our group of newbies. The interior is very sleek and modern with an understated black and blue light motif. It would be especially striking at night. Foodwise, the only disappointment was the Korean fried chicken, which I generally love. It was tasty, but a bit hard and dry. All the other meat, we cooked ourselves. I especially loved the generous slab of marinated pork belly and the steak. For an extra charge, you can upgrade and get a big thick steak, but honestly, with the basic menu this good, and endless, why bother?

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Darian C.

I liked the short rib fingers, galbi and pork belly. I thought they were marinated well and tender. Out of the appetizers I liked the japchae the best and it went well with the meat. The korean fried chicken wasn't bad and the hotteok was great to end with. The service was fast and they checked up on us even though it was pretty busy. The tables were a bit small though and I didn't think there was enough grill space for 5 people. I think it would be fine for 3 or 4 people.

Laurie W.

Your experience here will be entirely dependent on your server. I've been twice, and my first server was amazing. I think her name was Sophia... She directed us to her favorite dishes and gave excellent recommendations. The food came promptly and she was very attentive. Our next visit was with Emilio, and it wasn't quite as good. We waited over half an hour to try a dessert before we left, and that was just the end of a very long night of us being patient. Not the same experience at all.... But the food both times was very good and I totally recommend giving it a try. If your server is not so great, ask for someone else.

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Ghama Zone

4.3(200 reviews)
5.6 mi

The place is very clean. The food is fantastic, service is always great. My favorite place to have…read moresushi.

Ghama Zone is one of the few Korean restaurants in Austin that is truly memorable for me. They have…read morean expansive menu ranging from Korean food including stews, meats, and rice cakes all the way to sushi. We got our food fast and service was good. It is a quaint little place, not too big of a space so luckily they did not have a wait when we went. I give it a five star review because of the sushi. The food for me was good, not the best like not great, but it does satisfy the Korean food craving. Presentation of dishes was so nice and fun, the sushi was on fire literally. They start you off with banchan-kimchi, macaroni, onions, and fish cake. It's standard, nothing outstanding, but they do give free refills! 1. Taimatsu Roll - My favorite dish we ordered. It's saucy and has a nice play on textures because of the crispy fried bits on top. It is stuffed with a sizeable piece of tuna and has a sweet mayo sauce. It is definitely more fusion leaning rather than traditional. 2. Dak-Galbi - A spicy chicken dish with sweet potato matchstick slices and rice cakes. There could be more rice cakes and flavor. It was not spicy at all, more of that sweet savory taste you get from gochujang based dishes. The chicken was super tender and there was a good amount! 3. Beef Rib Stew - This was a warming stew with glass noodles, it is a basic soup that is salty and peppery (some may think it's bland). It comes with a bone in beef rib that is fall off the bone tender! Overall, while the food wasn't the most outstanding, I would definitely come back to try other items (namely the sushi). I would also love to try the inari tofu pockets I see online (not sure if they still have that though since I don't think I saw that on the menu). Also, their other fusion leaning dishes like the carbonara tteokbokki sounds interesting.

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Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue

4.4(855 reviews)
3.7 mi
$$

Came to ride bikes on the Gillieland Creek Trail and stopped in for Sunday lunch…read more Brothertons was great. We got 2 Two meat plates for our family of 4. The side of fries was overwhelming. So many. The green chili mac and cheese was a little spicy, the "green chili" didn't give it away when ordering. Overall we spent $60 and would come back. Everyone was friendly and the place was very clean.

Brotherton's Black Iron may have been a great BBQ when it first opened…read more The place is highly regarded and has a great reputation. However the great pitmaster, John Brotherton, who made Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue a legendary place passed away a year ago. He was only 49. His death was sudden and shocking. Net of being a great cook, he apparently was also a great human being. He was much beloved in the Pflugerville community. When a master chef dies, It is usually very hard to his or her restaurant to recover. Brotherton's has taken a serious serious loss. * * * 1) The brisket that was once exceptionally tasty now does not taste like much. 2) Ribs that were highly regarded are now nothing special. 3) I can't say whether the pitmaster was responsible for the sides. However the tater tot casserole has become unpleasant. The beans don't have anything to them. * * * Fortunately I was with charming and absolutely delightful company. So the conversation over the table sparkled. The living carry on many of the good things of life. Those good things take more forms than just the food we put in our mouths. * * * That said, Brotherton's is a serious reminder that death comes to us all. When we die, many of the good things we created die with us.

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Hana World Market - The front

Hana World Market

3.5(218 reviews)
6.7 miLamplight Village
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Will you be able to do all you grocery shopping here? Probably not…read more Is it the cleanest, best kept, nicest smelling place? No, get over it. But does it have the best selection of Asian specialty ingredients? Also no. Hana World Market is a gift to the neighborhood, despite all that. It's a convenient place to find affordable Korean, Chinese, and some Japanese goods without spending a whole day of it. They have a fabulous selection of kimchi, miso paste, tofu, noodles, tea, hot sauce, and more. I find find vegetables that few other places carry, like celtuce, pea leaves, and kabocha. Anytime I'm craving kimbop, I know I can hit up the freezer aisle and find tons of vegan options, way better than Trader Joe's. They have the edge over H-Mart and 99 Ranch for the exact reason that they're not as big. Even on a Saturday afternoon, the vibe is chill. There's space to navigate with a full cart. There's room in the parking lot. I can get what I need and not stress over crowds. Of course, there's the food court and coffee stand, which are attractions in and of themselves. I just go for groceries and I'm not disapointed.

First time shopping here today. Recommended by friend and family. I go to H Mart regularly. I will…read morecontinue to do so. This place is, candidly, a bit run down in terms of its vibe, with a nonspecific not pleasant smell that is a turn off. With that said, excellent prices on pork and soft shell crab. I also bought some ginger powder and quail eggs. The coffee bar at the front made a great latte ...

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Yoree Korean Cuisine - Yoree and some patrons.

Yoree Korean Cuisine

3.4(119 reviews)
6.7 miLamplight Village
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Located in Hana World is what may be the best Korean food we've had in Austin so far…read more Unfortunately, since Hana World is closing we decided to stop by and check it out one last time. Parking is easy to find and this stall is in the food court just past Ramen Del Barrio. Somehow we hadn't eaten at Hana Yoree before, but we wish we had. It is very much a food stall but has such a homey feeling to it. Ordering is very easy and they have a pretty diverse menu for such a small food court. Just a heads up, it's cash only so be prepped for that when you stop by. We got a good amount of food including their spicy beef soup, homemade noodle soup, Korean scallion pancake, bulgogi, and fried dumplings. Every dish was good with the homemade noodle soup being a true standout. The homemade noodle soup has a sweet broth and chewy noodles wrapped up into one delicious comfort dish we wish we could have every cold night. The spicy beef soup popped with flavor. The beef tender and the spice not being so much that it took away from the rest of it. The scallion pancakes were unexpectedly seafood based which threw us off a bit but was still decent nonetheless. Their bulgogi was absolutely mouth watering. Juicy and packed with flavor, we could've eaten pounds of it. And lastly, the fried dumplings were good. Pretty tiny but still very yummy. The whole meal was great and it felt like such a loving and home cooked meal for us to have eaten in the middle of a food court. With Hana Worlds closing, Hana Yoree doesn't know what's next as they don't have any set plans but we very much do hope they are able to make it because this is a spot deserving of its own storefront and we would love to come back and eat again.

Yoree Korean Restaurant in Austin, TX (5/5 stars)…read more Yoree is tucked inside Hana World Market, right next to Ramen Del Barrio, and it's an absolute gem. Before we even walked in, my boyfriend and I had a good feeling about the place, we saw a big group of ajummas and ajussies heading in to eat, and if there's one thing my Korean boyfriend has taught me, it's to always notice who else is eating at a restaurant. If the locals love it, it's going to be good, and Yoree definitely proved that true. We ordered the bibimbap, which came out as a huge portion. Everything was extremely fresh, flavorful, and filling, it really hit the spot. We also tried the tteokbokki, and it was hands-down a 5 out of 5. My boyfriend said it tasted exactly like his childhood, completely authentic and exactly how it should be. We're already excited to go back and try more, especially their stews once the weather cools down. Yorei is officially our go-to spot whenever we're craving Korean food in Austin

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