Everything went well. Great service…read more Great food. Love it!!! Went there for daughter's 16th birthday celebration and it was yummy ! Ambiance was great too

I visited this restaurant today located at 5161 Beach Blvd Unit 5B, Jacksonville, FL 32207, and…read moreordered the beef tripe soup. The side dishes were very flavorful, and I also purchased two drinks that were absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided good customer service throughout my visit. The only thing is that they told me that they do not clean tripe in Korea which was hard to believe. I do want to share a concern regarding the preparation of the tripe soup. After beginning the meal, I noticed that the tripe did not appear to have been cleaned. At first, I wondered if this was simply the restaurant's style of preparation, but after researching further, I learned that improperly cleaned tripe can be both unpleasant and potentially unsafe to consume because tripe comes from the stomach lining of the animal. Uncleaned tripe may still contain food residue, digestive material, parasites, worms, bacteria, and strong bile or waste odors. This can potentially lead to issues such as foul smell, unpleasant taste, food poisoning, bacterial contamination including E. coli or Salmonella, and symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea. Proper cleaning is generally considered an essential part of preparing tripe, especially in professional restaurants where customers would quickly notice if the cleaning process was incomplete. Overall, I appreciated the kindness of the staff, the quality of the drinks, and the excellent side dishes. I am only sharing my personal experience and concern specifically regarding the preparation of the tripe soup.

Amazing service, amazing food, and an amazing price. Can't recommend this place enoughread more

Service and atmosphere was fantastic! The food was fresh and arrived at a consistent rate. Our…read moreserver, Angel, was patient and explained the process of the bbq. My favorite was the spicy octopus and the pork belly. Will definitely return!

Really solid spot for some good Korean food. The quality and taste are spot on and the prices are…read morepretty cheap. To be fair, the portions do feel a bit smaller though. But also I'm confused about the prices because we ate lunch on Sunday, but we were charged the dinner prices. Anyways, I really want to come back for the kbbq. It just seems so much more worth, as it's only a little more expensive that a normal a la carte dish, and it's unlimited. Plus, their meat quality looks pretty good!

I recently stopped by Sam Won Garden for lunch with a friend. We got there right when they opened,…read moreand there was plenty of available seating. They offer both KBBQ and a regular menu, and since we weren't that hungry, we decided to order off the regular menu. I got the dolsot bibimbap, which came out hot and sizzling, and my friend ordered the beef bulgogi bento box. The portions were big and definitely filling. One thing to know is that some dishes have both lunch and dinner portions--if you don't specify, they'll automatically give you the dinner portion. Service was friendly and the food hit the spot. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm craving Korean food!

I've seen this place in the Winn-Dixie shopping center for years and I've always wanted to try it…read more My friends and I enjoy Korean BBQ so we stopped by. The tables have the both the BBQ grill and the hot pots. Food - try it all! They have all your meats and stuff in a buffet area. everything we tried was fresh and delicious. We had both the grill and the hot pots. Each of us tried a different base and all of them were good. I would go traditional if I was you. Food conveyor - just like you see in Japan! Alls sorts of items come by your table. If I could say anything bad it would be that I wish some of the portions were smaller - there are so many things to try and I no longer each like a college student. Service - our server never left us wanting for anything. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I look forward to bringing more friends here in the future. The place is large and can accommodate larger groups - I think I saw one group of about 15. It may seem a little pricey for some but you have lots of options and it's worth it.

So yummy! The restaurant was very clean and the food was all fresh!! We were served quickly and our…read morewaitress was attentive. We had a great time doing both hot pot and KBBQ. The conveyor was also nicely packaged (plates came covered with plastic wrap for freshness and sanitary). The hot plates themselves boiled our soups super quick and the BBQ heating element did its job quick as well. Overall a great experience and we would return. When my mom dropped a whole bowl of mushrooms, they wouldn't let her clean it up and appeared out of nowhere to sweep it and then mop right after. The floors were crazy clean and not at all slippery or squeaky. Bathrooms were also clean.

The young lady at the register was very helpful in helping my daughter decide what she wanted. We…read moreended up going with a regular corn dog with Cheese and a Thai Tea Boba was very good with half and half it was very good.

Love this place and wish there was one closer to the beach. Plenty of parking. Order at the counter…read moreand they bring it to you. Soup came with my meal. Portion size is huge as I wasn't able to finish it all. Another group came in while I was there, and they pushed some tables together to accommodate the large size. Overall, a great lunch or dinner spot!

Yes yes yes Tons of…read morefood choices! Clean bathrooms! Great service! Prices are decent. One of my favorite places to eat. Definitely come try it. Warning- you have to cook it yourself at the table, but worth it!

Service is great. The broth options are good , there's a lot of variety. It's a no for us....paying…read morefor the experience of cooking for yourself was truly underwhelming. It's not the places fault we didn't like it.

This was my first visit to this restaurant. I decided to go here today for dinner. Parking was…read moreslightly difficult to find, being that it's a shared parking lot. In having to wait a few minutes, I did manage to find an available parking spot. For dinner I decided to have a nice and warm bowl of beef ramen. That beef ramen was great on this cool and cloudy day. I love the ambiance within this restaurant, because the service was very good and they were so welcoming today. I'm definitely returning here to try out their Banchan and Kimchi pancake. I saw that today, and it really good.

Kim's Korean BBQ offers some very delicious food, with a couple of highlights and minor quirks that…read moremake it stand out. We ordered the squid stir fry and pork ribs, and the flavors were great, but there were some differences in the dishes. Squid stir fry: This dish was incredible--definitely the best in Jacksonville. The squid was tender and perfectly cooked, not chewy at all. The stir fry had an amazing balance of spices, and there were no fillers like rice cakes or too many vegetables drowning out the squid's flavor. The dish was packed with flavor, and each bite was a combination of savory, spicy, and a slight sweetness that complemented the seafood perfectly. It was the standout dish of the meal and one I'll definitely be coming back for. Pork ribs: While the ribs were tender, they were too sweet for my liking, and the flavor felt a bit one-dimensional. The sauce was heavy on the sweetness, which made the ribs feel a little cloying after a while. They could benefit from a bit more balance with some acidity or spice. In terms of portions, Kim's Korean BBQ is generous. The rice comes in a half bowl, so you'll need to order more if you're craving extra, and the Bonchon (fried chicken) is only available with a full meal or as an additional charge, which is something to keep in mind. The prices are on the pricier side, especially when compared to other Korean places in town, but the taste and authenticity make it worth it. The owners are Korean and will speak to you in Korean if you're comfortable with the language. The staffing was a little overwhelmed, as the lady owner seemed to be doing most of the work, and at one point, you could hear her directing her husband at the register to assist with various tasks. This led to a bit of a longer wait for the food, but it was understandable given that they were a bit understaffed. One thing I really appreciated was the cleanliness of the place. Kim's is one of the cleaner Korean restaurants in the area, which is always a plus. Despite the staffing hiccups and the slightly sweet pork ribs, the overall experience was great. I'll definitely be coming back for that squid stir fry and to try more of their authentic dishes!

Fantastic, not just dinning its a fun experience and great for groups…read more Fairly new- nice and clean located in new plaza lots of parking. Good signage amd friendly staff, greeted happily and Nulauh - waitress explained and answered questions. We had party of five in early on a Sat. We thoroughly enjoyed it. you can get the bbq only, hot pot only or combination. Plenty of proteins to choose from both seafood and meats. The conveyor belt of veggies and noodles to choose from was great, like that they are portioned out already. Will definitely be back.

Amazing!!! We had such a wonderful experience. It was mother's day we did 3 Adult Hot Pot + BBQ…read moreand two kids Hot Pot only. Inside was spacious, not overly loud you could actually hear the people at your table. The broths were good I got the pork broth and it was wonderful. Kids got miso broth and loved it. All the vegetables that came out on the conveyer belt were super fresh, it was amazing experience our waitress was great as well very attentive and kind, as someone in our party changed her broth 3x. After there is ice cream self serve. Nice place I will be back.

I battled for a while on how to score Gen Korean BBQ House! Whenever I leaned toward a 4, I found…read morethat I needed to leave out my feelings about fighting with the food I eat, which is difficult for me! But that's on me, not the restaurant. And the food, of which this is a hot pot cook and serve yourself full service restaurant has to be considered in my scoring and graded on that. Now, speaking of service, it was outstanding from the door greeter, our server, and having an opportunity to speak with the manager, I will say that the courtesy and attention to detail was evident throughout the eating cooking and eating experience. It has been a few years since I had eaten in this type of restaurant, and being it was my birthday, I kind of said "Oh no!" To myself as I knew what I was in for. But with the psychological game I was playing inside my head, I instantly made a shift and determined to make it a fun and enjoyable experience. It worked! Except my dearest was having difficulty chewing the meat. But again this was not due to the quality of the meats we chose, it was something else. But the food was very good. I loved the appetizers that came with our dinner at the start. I'm scared to eat kimchi because it's often fire on my tongue! But not this time - there was a little heat in most of the appetizers, but nothing that I couldn't handle. It's good to see the restaurant holding back some of the heat to help those who desire less burn from the taste. Now the meats we had all cooked well and timely in the pot. They did sneak a little Mexican in the meat choices with the pollo (chicken) asado! They had al pastor as well, and thought I had ordered it, but it didn't show up. Now, I would say on the pollo asado offering that I felt the spicing was a little too heavy. It was good and I do miss Mexican cuisine from my years in San Diego. We also had pork belly, which I didn't try because I don't eat pork, but it was a good looking option for those who do like it. Now I will say that I did really like the beef bulgogi - was nicely marinated and pretty tender and not overly chewy. Now, I will say that there were only two of us, but I think we would have fared better being in a group of four or more. I will say that the large padded seating booths are pretty awesome! We needed a lot of room to set all the appetizers and choices we made. I also wish I had gotten to try the carne asada and al pastor. But that's for another day :D I do love the ambiance of Gen Korean BBQ. It's modern in appearance. The spacing is good and it's very well-managed and the care in cleanliness is highly visible. It wasn't a busy time when we visited Gen, but we got to see others enjoying their meals here - and most clearly were large groups that seemed to know the drill better that we did at this type of restaurant. With Gen being in Town Center, I have to finally say that the price of the meal was very reasonable, especially when you have a complete menu to choose many items from. It was impressive. If you like Korean BBQ and restaurants of this type, you owe it to yourself to make a visit (and try to get a small group together to go with you)! Recommend: HIGH

Came here on a whim looking for a quick dinner option and I must say I wish I came in much sooner…read moreupon arrival the server was so helpful and let us choose a more comfortable seating for us with no hesitation. The menu is huge for good reason, we got the premium and the cuts were amazing they kept coming,filet, ribs and even shrimp all were so delicious out waiter showed us how to properly cook everything,to our desired temps, food was so delicious we even orders to go the best part was the music and vibe of everyone inside. Can't wait come back

I have been telling all my friends and family, as I'm traveling, it's so hard to pick and choose…read moreone dish or two dishes because I want to try as many as I can. This was the first spot that has met this expectation and experience. The service was great, welcoming and very quick at recommending what's kind of dish I can try as a desert, which was the sugar coated corn dog. I'm gonna say it blow me away. I thought it was going to be a normal American corn dog but not at all. It was so fluffy, soft and the cheeses melted in your mouth, Amazing! As for the rest of the plat all I can say is this is why I love good Asian food. Every sample had an exploding different flavor that just kept you asking for more. If you don't know what to get, just get the sampler "1." It will give you everything you wanted and some. This was such a great spot! When I drove up, I felt like I just hit a hidden gem on this corner.

I was thrilled to see this truck incidentally as we were looking for another truck. I decided to…read morechange my plans and get something from Taste of Korea instead and I'm glad that I was able to try it. I got the regular doshirak, which was essentially a large bento box. I opted for beef bulgogi and it came with rice, a fried dumpling, japchae, kimchi, pickled veggies, Korean rolled egg, bean sprouts, and a couple of other sides. The food was ready faster than the 15 minutes quoted, which was great. I enjoyed the bulgogi. It was tender and had good flavor. The pickled veggies and kimchi were the most flavorful sides. I also liked the japchae. The dumpling was too greasy, as evidenced by the grease in the wrapper and the egg and rice didn't have much flavor. The egg needed salt. I really wanted - and should've ordered - the Korean hot dog...next time. This place has great customer service and packaging. It's a bit pricey at $20 for what you get or for comparable options, which are within the $15-17 range.