I've been using Too Good To Go and this deal from Gen was one of the best yet! Get the app here, and help save good food from going to waste: https://tgtg.onelink.me/OGjG/d2g31gaw This was a package with generous portions of noodles with grilled veggies and seasoned rice. Several Korean style beef and pork samples were also included. For under $11 it was more than enough food for me and probably could have been split for two meals. It was so delicious that I ate all of it, though. I'd do it again, too. Very nice interior, although you have no place inside to wait for pickup orders. There is a bench outside near the entrance. I'll go back soon to dine in. Staff at host station were very friendly. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Most likely will never go back because there are better options in Tucson. It's always a good idea to go to places like this with a big group of friends. This restaurant is nicely decorated and quite big and you definitely will come out smelling like smoke. We came in on a Friday around 11:40 and were offered a dinner menu at 31 dollars per person. The meats that we chose were all very good, we only ordered beef, no pork or chicken. None of us liked the tripe because it was too sweet from the marinade. Japche was not very tasty, corn cheese was all wrong, KFC was good( crispy fried chicken), all of their kimchi was excellent. Spicy tuna and krab hand roll was very good. The service was fast and courteous, however when I decided to order their brown sugar milk tea to go, things got weird. The tea was incredibly sweet and the tapioca boba was not fresh. So I asked if I could order another one less sweet and without the boba. It took a long time to arrive and then it was wrong again. I just left it. It is very easy to handle customer service when nothing goes wrong but when things go sideways you get disappointing behavior of the staff, which sucks. read more

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Went to GEN Korean BBQ for lunch on a Friday with a group of 16 coworkers. Unfortunately, the pricing was a pretty unpleasant surprise. When we made the reservation, nobody mentioned that the normal lunch pricing apparently doesn't apply on Fridays. That alone made the meal about $10 more per person than we were expecting. Then, because one person at our table ordered the premium option, we found out that apparently everyone at the table had to pay the additional $20 premium price. So what several of us expected to be roughly a $21 lunch ended up being around $51 per person, plus the automatic 18% gratuity for a large party. That is a massive difference, especially for a group of 16 people. I understand that restaurants have pricing policies, and I don't have a problem paying the advertised price. My issue is that none of this was clearly explained when we made the reservation or when our large group checked in and sat down. If one person's order is going to increase the price for 15 other people by $20 each, that absolutely needs to be made crystal clear before anyone orders. The food was okay and the service was okay, but neither was exceptional enough to justify what ultimately became a roughly $60 lunch. Walking in expecting something in the $20s and walking out with a bill more than twice that amount was serious sticker shock. Overall, I left feeling like the pricing was not transparent and that our group should have been informed upfront about both the Friday pricing and the requirement that the entire table pay for premium if one person orders it. read more

I love Korean food and was excited to see a newer restaurant to try on the Eastside. As soon as you walk in you know you're coming for an experience. We were greeted by whom seemed like maybe a manager and he was very energetic and nice. Unfortunately our server seemed like she didn't get enough sleep. The menu and how to order needs to be explained and even though we said it was our first time there, she didn't explain it to us. Depending on if you're there for lunch or dinner, depends on what you can order. Plus you can order a certain amount of dishes at one time and every section has a different amount. Once we got it figured out we were incredibly happy with our food. All of the food (especially the sides) were delicious! They have a variety of different sauces that are a must try as well. When you go, make sure to go with a big appetite to get your money's worth. We for sure did and will definitely be back! FYI - all day Sunday is dinner prices ($31.99) FYII- My sister went and told the server she was vegan so wouldn't be eating any of the meats. She was charged only for a kids meal. When I went, I told the server I was vegan, but still got charged the same so I guess maybe depending on the severity of depends if you'll pay the same price. read more

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Great service and delicious food. Perfect date night spot with plenty of options for my husband and me. The ambiance had cozy mood lighting and good ventilation while cooking. We had a wonderful time and will be back! read more

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First, I'm here, my wife and I decided to come out for dinner. The food was fantastic. The service just a little bit less that's why I gave them a four. Some things were not explained to us. We had to ask other people to help. The ambience is really nice as well. We will absolutely go back. The price I think is pretty fair for what you get give them a try. read more

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Have been to this establishment since opening week and have had nothing but an amazing time, great food, and great customer service. Unfortunately, today they really missed a mark. They were a bit busy when we first arrived with five people, and it was no problem at all. Most of us had been in the food for a long time and understood. The hostesses were working super hard and checking in on us more so than our waiter unfortunately. For a 200$ bill, we would have hoped to at least have a semblance of customer service. Even just a simple "i apologize for the wait" and being kind would have sufficed. I have never in my life ever given someone a 0$ tip, but waiting for a check after the building is half empty kind of just finished the entire experience off with a bad taste in our mouth. One bad experience after another. On another note, it seems the meat quality and portions have definitely been lessened since opening, for sure. Bones in every single piece of pork belly we had, as well as full pieces of just cartilage taking up half of the carne asada. I'm very disappointed as I would rant and rave about it how great the service was, just to be met with this. I hope they figure things out. read more

Fantastic kbbq spot that recently opened this year!Love the set up, the huge fans over the bbq grill, premium selection is definitely worth it - ordered all the meat options on the menu, along with bulgogi fries, all the banchans, great soju selections. Service was great, the manager stopped by each table to check on the customers dining experience. Definitely will be returning next time I'm on this side of town. Great spot for large parties! read more

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We came about a month ago so maybe the service is better. We got here right before it got busy and we're the first people to be added to the waitlist yet people were getting seated before us without a reservation and it was just me a my boyfriend party of 2 so that was really frustrating. It was a busy night and they had a huge party reservation of over 15 guests so I understand and am giving them the benefit of the doubt. Food was good, the cuts of meat themselves were good and they had a good selection on their menu. It's nice that they included some sushi on there, especially that Alaskan roll. I did not like the white sour sauce on the salmon carpaccio. I usually low sour stuff but whatever that was, was just not it, I had to scrape it off and dip it into soy sauce :( I love that there's a nice modern kbbq place in Tucson. I love the unique feel Tucson has but it's also fun to have something like this as a choice to go out for birthdays, occasions, or just to hang out with friends too. read more

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Food here is so good!! Tried the premium menu once and honestly not worth it, the wagyu beef tasted like the same beef on the normal menu. Best advice is to just stick to the basic all you can eat. Make sure to also use the sauces they give you, they add a really nice touch to the food! Service is always nice here as well, it is typically on the louder side though. read more

There was a group of four of us who meet here 5:30pm on Thursday, 6/25/2026 for dinner. We were told a wait of 15 minutes when the restaurant looked mostly empty, it actually took closer to 30 minutes to get seated. It was very hot in the front while we waited. Once we were seated, we had great table service. We tried a variety of the different items and it was a good experience. All the food was good but the el pastor was too salty. Overall, a fun place to go. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Spicy pork and bulgobi beef - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Loved the interior decorating. Felt very cool and chic and there's lots of seating available. Service was on the slow side, but I think they were short staffed when we visited. Not a huge fan of the overhead fans, as it made it hard to hear over the sound and it had a bit of a smoky smell. Decent meat selection but the sides were lackluster. Overall it was a decent experience but definitely not my go to for KBBQ read more

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First off, the place is super cool in its decor and ambience. The staff are friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and efficient. We never had to ask for anything because they were so good at their job. The food was off the hook. You have a mini bag at the table and you order your meat off the menu and bag it yourself. You pay a certain price and just keep ordering unlimited meats. There are premium meats that cost more, but each is just one price. Premium was $30 per person, but it is all you can eat. It also comes with appetizers, kimchi, salad, and rice. All unlimited servings. There is a full bar and many different wines, beers, and sake. They didn't have much for dessert, but there was so much food, dessert just sounded like an overkill. It does get pretty crowded for dinner time, so come early. I highly recommend this place for a great meal. read more

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Lunch was amazing! The service from Chantelle was so sweet! The Galbi and Beef Bulgolgi is our favorite! read more

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GEN Korean BBQ hasn't even had their grand opening yet, but we couldn't wait! It was the Panera on Broadway just west of Wilmot and not even recognizable as its former self! The interior is filled with tall booths providing total privacy and feels like an elegant minimalist decor with Asian influence. I had been to one Korean BBQ restaurant so had an idea of what to expect. We arrived about 11:30 and it wasn't too busy yet. We were led to our table and given the various menus, and assured our server would explain everything. The booth was roomy enough for six, so we were comfy. A big cutout in the center of the table had an insert for the wok-like cooking pan. Our server, Ethan, was fantastic. He carefully and clearly explained the menus and options. The lunch menu, $19.99, had more than a dozen appetizer options and more than double that number for the meat and vegetable entrees. For appies, we chose fried dumplings, glass noodles with onions, and Korean fried chicken. For our entrees we decided to start with the garlic chicken, marinated beef belly, and brisket. First the side dishes and salad were brought out: kimchi, pickled radishes, pickled cucumbers (I think!), mashed potatoes (more like a mashed potato salad), cabbage, and a green salad. We each were given a trio of sauces for dipping. Then the appetizers came out. I particularly enjoyed the dumplings that they called gyoza (Japanese) but really are mandu (Korean). I'll just call them delicious. Then the platters of meats came out. They were HUGE! We cooked and ate and cooked and ate. The marinated flavors were so good. I really enjoyed the chicken. Our waiter came by several times to check on us and see what else we wanted. We were stuffed, but had to try the shrimp and the pancakes that were actually on the appetizer menu. The shrimp were whole: shell, head, and legs. They cooked beautifully and were yummy, though removing the unwanted parts was messy. The pancake description sounded like dessert, dough filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and peanuts. They were the perfect sweet bite to finish our meal. The hostess brought her tablet to the table for check out. This was a nice, convenient procedure. Adding beverages and tax, the lunch bill was $24 each, very reasonable for AYCE of this quality The dinner option includes additional items and is $29.99 and for $20 more you can get the premium meats and sushi. Each table has a huge exhaust fan running to eliminate smokiness from cooking; music is playing too, so it's pretty noisy. The advantage is that we didn't have to overhear conversation from other tables, lol. This was a dining adventure that we really enjoyed and we will definitely return. read more

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I saw the deal for Sunday to Thursday lunch so my friend, her aunt, and I came here. However, after we were seated, we were told that the lunch special changed as of today to Monday to Thursday only. The manager came to explain and we advised him to put up a sign or have hosts tell people since I'm pretty sure we're not the only ones who came for the lunch special. Their website and social media still have the Sunday lunch deal listed, and there's even many Yelp reviews mentioning it. With the dinner menu all day, the plus is you can also order sushi. Ambiance is nice inside with blue lights and windows. The vents don't seem to work too well so it's very smoky when cooking, but the meat quality is really good for AYCE and the sushi tastes fresh too. I was hoping to get the $19.99 deal, but I think it's still worth the $29.99 price. read more

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The long-anticipated Gen Korean BBQ has finally opened in Tucson, and I was excited to try it. I've been to Gen locations in Phoenix (twice) and Las Vegas, so I had a good idea of what to expect and was really hoping this one would deliver. We went in shortly after opening, and there was plenty of seating--well over 20 booths available. We requested a booth, and while there was a bit of initial confusion, the staff regrouped and ultimately accommodated us, which I appreciated. The lunch pricing (Sunday through Thursday) is hard to beat. While there are premium dinner upgrades available, we found them a bit pricey and stuck with the lunch option, which did not disappoint. My favorites were the premium chadol (brisket) and the woo beasal (beef belly). Portion sizes were noticeably larger than at other Korean BBQ spots I've been to, which was a pleasant surprise. That said, there were a couple of downsides. Ordering was a bit slow--our second round of meats took over 15 minutes to arrive. I also have to mention the tongs: they're quite small, which made grilling a bit uncomfortable with hot oil splashing close to your hands. For a restaurant that specializes in grilling, this felt like an easy thing to improve. Service-wise, it was clear the staff was still in training, which is understandable since we went during their third day of opening. I'm hopeful that efficiency and flow will improve with time. Overall, I had a solid experience and fully plan on coming back. I'm optimistic that with a few refinements, this could easily be a five-star spot for me on a future visit. read more

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Food and eating service was great. However took about 20 minutes for us to be sat. Also, if you run hot like I do, take a small fan with you, it's really warm inside. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Carne asada - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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First off, I want to give a big shout-out to Jaysen! He's one of the best servers that I've encountered at Gen Korean BBQ in Tucson. Jaysen made my birthday dinner go smoothly by staying constantly attentive and ensuring we had our food and drinks ready as soon as we were ready for the next round. I would like to appreciate Noah or Nolan from my previous visit as well! I've experienced Gen in California, and the service, ambiance, and food quality are always the best! Tucson has finally been blessed with the best Korean BBQ all-you-can-eat (AYCE) spot! For $31/adult at dinner, you unlock 51 options for appetizers, meats, and sushi! And all of it is AYCE! THIS IS AMAZING!!!! You would expect that a much cheaper rate compared to their competition and a larger variety of selection from their AYCE menu that the quality of food/meat would be subpar. However, you'll be amazed by the quality of the meats, their portions, and their marinated selection. GEN is the closest you'll get to Korean BBQ, as if you were to visit Korea (lived in South Korea for 2 years). This is my third visit, within three months, and their service here and quality NEVER change. If this is your first time at Korean BBQ or planning to visit Gen for the first time, don't fret. To prevent the grill from charring quickly, use non-marinated meats (beef first). However, their gochujang beef belly, chadol, bulgogi, and galbi are the beef staples. The plain pork belly is amazing without the marinade, but they also have a variety of marinades: red wine, teriyaki, Hawaiian, and spicy. Lastly, give the grill a shot with Tuna. It melts in your mouth like butter! I am and will continue to be their returning loyal customer. GEONBAE! Sorry for the lack of photos/videos. The guests kept me busy on the grill and taking shots of Soju! read more

Originally I had given a 4 star review with potential. The potential is still there but unfortunately, like many Tucson restaurants there are UNDER staffing issues. We have been back twice and on both occasions they had ONE server for 6-7 tables. He had so much to do that it just was not fair to him to not have more help. He rocked it as well as he could but such a shame that the manager or kitchen staff did not come out to help. Food quality has also seemed to go down hill. It is still better than the others that used to be here, but truly not at it's potential. I also do not recommend the take out. Food was not good and order was not at all correct. I ordered from Uber eats 10 min before coming in and still had to wait another 30 min. While waiting at the bar, it took 20 minutes for someone to even come to the bar or acknowledge I was there. read more

Jeffery E gave great service and was very helpful in recommending good food. The Chadol he reccomended was very ouishi des.

Tyrell gave amazing service and the food was amazing. I I would recommend the albacore carpaccio. The atmosphere was nice and personal. read more

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I'd give this place 3 stars overall. The food itself was actually really good--quality meats, great flavors, and definitely worth trying if you enjoy Korean BBQ. The bulgogi beef was a standout--thinly sliced, tender, and packed with that perfect sweet and savory marinade. It caramelized nicely on the grill and had a ton of flavor in every bite. The pork belly was also excellent--thick cuts with a great balance of meat and fat, cooking up crispy on the edges while staying juicy inside. We also tried some of the sushi, which was surprisingly solid for a Korean BBQ spot. Fresh, well-prepared, and a nice addition to mix things up between grilling. However, the service left a lot to be desired. It was pretty busy when we went, which I understand, but the staff didn't take the time to explain how everything works--especially for first-timers. Korean BBQ can be a different experience if you've never done it before, and a quick rundown would have gone a long way. It also felt like there was a push toward upselling us to the most expensive BBQ option without clearly explaining what each pricing tier included. The lack of transparency made it a bit frustrating and took away from the overall experience. If you already know how Korean BBQ works, you'll probably enjoy it more. The food is solid, but better communication and a more welcoming approach from the staff would really improve things. read more

Been here two times so far. Food is good for the price, especially if you can eat a lot. I've been to South Korea many times so I can't say their food is the best but again, for what you pay, it is decent. Fun place to go with your family and friends. I find their service mediocre. Each server has good attitude but I feel that the restaurant is not managed well. Maybe because it's still fairly new. Hope fully they can improve that and the dining experience will be much better! read more

Clean. Great vibe. Friendly staff. Nicely marinated food to cook. Reasonable prices. Very pleased. Nice selection. Looking forward to another visit. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Interior - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Need more organized and training of staff. Poor communication between the manager and the greeter at front. No clue regarding waiting list. The place is hot. Either cheap on air condition or the vent is not doing its job regarding the smoke. Food is on point. Again just organizing and training staff. Hopefully they will get it fix. Seating people of 8 to 1 cooking table not ok.. read more

I love a good Korean BBQ. Personally Gen didn't hit the mark. Bulgogi hit the mark with seasoning and just tenderness. Has a variety of side dishes even for lunch. Thought the pork belly was extremely dry. I know it's not supposed to be tender but this quality wasn't the best. They also had seafood options even for lunch which was different. Had the weirdest service where the server kept cooking the meat for us. Literally taking the whole uncooked plate and putting whole thing on the grill then cooked it partial. Then leave the rest of cooking to us. We had to one point tell him to stop because we couldn't keep up, and the meat was burning half way through. It was as if there was plate shortage and they needed the plate, but it was only this servers table he was doing this at. It just would have been nice to be left to cook it at our own pace. That's part of reason we love to do KBBQ is to cook on your own and your own pace. Ambiance inside is beautiful. Brand new everything. Great color scheme. Everything was so clean. Great place. Great side dishes and options. Meat quality wasn't the worst but nothing out of ordinary. read more

Every one is so nice and the service is amazing and so is the food. I had a nice experience . And it's clean overall very nice.

I highly recommend this kbbq spot now open in Tucson ! I am so glad that they open one in Tucson. I had Gen at other locations in California and Tempe. This one is by far the best one among all. The price is reasonable. The food is good quality and amazing. They got basic kbbq or you can do the fancier all you can eat that include sushi, rolls, and other premium meats. Every appetizer we tried including fried shrimp, bulgogi fries, and calamari are great. They also got other dipping sauce you can add on such as salsa verde and herbs, which all tasted good. The service here is amazing. Our waitress is very friendly and she always remember to bring our requested items and constantly check in with us. This is one of my fav kbbq spot in Tucson now with kotu. I highly recommend this to anyone. read more

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It just takes way too long to be welcomed and seated.. even when they are not really busy. It appears the restaurant needs more than one person to sit guests.. that person also busses tables, takes payment from patrons, and cleans menus, etc.. We've been several times and that's always been the bottleneck.. by the way, my wife and I are not blaming that person... it's just too much for one person especially when things pick up.. someone needs to step in and help when there's a crowd at the door. Once seated, our servers, also very busy, were great and had great attitudes and give superb recommendations. The food has always been very delicious.. read more

This place is the package deal. Come here for lunch. You won't leave hungry or broke. The ambience was welcoming. The place was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good. A few things I didn't care for, but I think that was just because of my individual preferences, not because the restaurant did anything wrong. I think the best thing we had was the garlic chicken. Sam was our waitress. She was wonderful at checking in on us, but not overbearing or annoying. Our glasses never ran out and she was quick to whisk away empty plates. As mentioned, if you come for lunch, it's a good bargain. All you can eat for certain menu items for $20.99 a pop. I highly recommend people give this place a try. read more

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Surprisingly good experience here and will return (the experience in Chandler was subpar). Their grand opening is next week but given the experience, I think they will do just fine! Good selection of quality proteins at a reasonable price ($30 for their regular dinner and 20 bucks more for the premium which gives you some higher end meats). We did the regular menu and was pleased with the meats/ seafood and poultry. Several sushi and carpaccio options too. Full bar and cocktail options. Service was great- attentive and quick! Modern decor mixed with a night club feel and loud club music... not exactly a quiet meal if you are looking for one... but it's got a good vibe. Due to the smoke from the grill and the grease due to the fact you in close proximity of cooking your food... you will walk out smelling like food... so if you have additional plans and smelling like a food grill is not on those plans ... bring a change of clothing or plan a shower later. Of note, they offer a free Boba drink if you give them a 5 star review. I have mixed feelings on that as it may skew ratings. Fortunately, I had a good experience. read more

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Pros: So many options, premium menu is elite and sushi options are even better. Also they offer tortillas and salsa on the side & the salsa verde is divine! Service here is great the waiters are extremely attentive. Noah was our wait staff and he was so helpful and offered great advice on menu selections all night. Cons: We waited over 2 hours to get seated, they should work out a reservation system. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Sushi addition - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Had to wait 25 minutes to get in. Meats were marinated well... although I question where they get their meats from. Some of the meats were too fatty. The ambiance is very casual and noisy! Overall it was a good experience. Not sure if I'm coming back -I prefer a quieter place to eat. 4 stars. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Our meal - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came for the vibes, left happy with the food Saw this on socials and had to try it. Very short wait but we got in and very much enjoyed ourselves. Had all the KBBQ classics along with some fun non traditional additions, like Cajun shrimp. read more

Delicious korean bbq, fast, friendly & nice service. Lots of seats, pretty interior design. read more

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First time here and first time ever at a Korean bbq It was yummy we have carne asada El Pastor Ribs Sushi Ramen Marinated steak And other things that I don't remember the name Unfortunately my buddy got a drink spilled on him but accidents happen and they apologized The over all experience was great the food amazing I will be back for sure read more

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Tasty, fair price and good selections. Service/servers need more attention and BBQ smell too much! read more

Fire service from Jeremy Lin couldn't have had a better dinner plus the food is so great especially paired with that buy one get one free special gotta check this place out! read more

I've been to this place twice in one week--once for lunch and once for dinner--and both times were excellent. The food was delicious and well-seasoned, whether it was marinated or not. For the price, it's definitely worth it. My favorite dish was the seared tuna--it was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared! On my second visit, I was with friends and had the pleasure of being served by Kayla, who was an absolute standout. She's a trainer sent from Texas, and despite clearly being tired, she kept a great attitude and delivered top-notch customer service. You can really tell she cares about her job. The ambiance is relaxing and easy to feel comfortable in, which really adds to the overall experience. The quality of both the food and service was amazing, and I'll definitely be coming back more often. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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