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Contemporary Japanese BBQ featuring table grills for various meats, plus sake & specialty cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 250 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 602-1129
Website: https://yakinikugen.com/
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Reservations: yakinikugennyc.com
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Yakiniku Gen
Yakiniku Gen offers a truly authentic Japanese BBQ dining experience. With over 70 branches in Japan and 5 in NYC, we proudly maintain our quality.
Course Menu – Yakiniku Gen
Yakiniku A La Carte · (Gen’s Specialities) · Kalbi (Short Rib) · Jo Kalbi (Premium Short Rib) · Nakaochi Kalbi (Rib Finger Meat) · Harami (Outside Skirt) · Jo Harami …
Yakiniku Gen Restaurant – New York, NY | OpenTable
Yakiniku Gen offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Yakiniku Gen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 602-1129.
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Shion Ishihara
Good quality Japanese BBQ. Staff were polite and friendly. Lunch time is less crowded. Was able to get quality time over good food with my partner.
I also saw lunch special menu that I would consider going back by myself to enjoy little special lunch meal.
… moreI also saw lunch special menu that I would consider going back by myself to enjoy little special lunch meal.
Yuxi
One of the best Yakiniku restaurants in the city. My wife and I come here at least once a month. If you are looking for high quality Japanese bbq then this is your spot. The hospitality team here is phenomenal, special shoutout to our server Ahmed.
… moreKen Walden
Great Japanese BBQ spot! Our server, Stacey, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and clearly working incredibly hard to take care of everyone. Prices were very reasonable, and everything we ordered tasted amazing. She even surprised us with hot tea and mochi ice cream for dessert. Highly recommend!
… moreJudy Sung
Top notch quality meats and superb flavorful sides are accompanied by stellar customer service!! These servers work sooo hard to make sure you have the best meal and experience everrrrr!!!
Truly amazing hospitality skills , engaging , welcoming and super fun Miss S was our favorite and most attentive waitress!!!
Don’t think twice, just run to get here! Wholesome Experience!
… moreTruly amazing hospitality skills , engaging , welcoming and super fun Miss S was our favorite and most attentive waitress!!!
Don’t think twice, just run to get here! Wholesome Experience!
Ruby Naruhaya
Yakiniku Gen is a fantastic spot for high-quality Japanese BBQ in Manhattan. The standout dish for me was the gyutan (beef tongue)—perfectly sliced, incredibly tender, and grilled to bring out a rich, savory flavor without being heavy. It’s easily some of the best tongue I’ve had in the city.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the potato salad. Simple but done exceptionally well—creamy, well-seasoned, and a great balance to the grilled meats. It’s one of those side dishes you don’t expect to remember, but you absolutely do.
The overall quality of the food is excellent, with authentic flavors and careful preparation. If you’re looking for real Japanese yakiniku, especially standout gyutan and thoughtfully made sides, Yakiniku Gen is definitely worth a visit.
… moreI was also pleasantly surprised by the potato salad. Simple but done exceptionally well—creamy, well-seasoned, and a great balance to the grilled meats. It’s one of those side dishes you don’t expect to remember, but you absolutely do.
The overall quality of the food is excellent, with authentic flavors and careful preparation. If you’re looking for real Japanese yakiniku, especially standout gyutan and thoughtfully made sides, Yakiniku Gen is definitely worth a visit.
wenny chao
My go-to yakiniku spot for over 5 years — and still undefeated!
I’ve been coming here since I first discovered it five years ago, and it’s hands down my favorite yakiniku restaurant. The quality of the meat is consistently amazing — perfectly marbled, flavorful, and fresh. They offer an incredible selection: flat iron, outside skirt, wagyu, kalbi, premium cuts, offal (the first tripe is one of my favorites!), plus seafood and pork options for variety.
My usual order includes the beef tongue shio, premium kalbi, pork, cabbage salad, and scallion egg yolk rice — but I always make sure to try something new each time. Honestly, everything on the menu hits.
Reservations are generally easy to get in advance, but it can get packed on Friday evenings with after-work crowds. It’s the perfect place to unwind with some beer or sake and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
And don’t skip dessert — the taiyaki with matcha ice cream is next-level. I almost didn’t want to share this hidden gem, but it’s too good to gatekeep!
… moreI’ve been coming here since I first discovered it five years ago, and it’s hands down my favorite yakiniku restaurant. The quality of the meat is consistently amazing — perfectly marbled, flavorful, and fresh. They offer an incredible selection: flat iron, outside skirt, wagyu, kalbi, premium cuts, offal (the first tripe is one of my favorites!), plus seafood and pork options for variety.
My usual order includes the beef tongue shio, premium kalbi, pork, cabbage salad, and scallion egg yolk rice — but I always make sure to try something new each time. Honestly, everything on the menu hits.
Reservations are generally easy to get in advance, but it can get packed on Friday evenings with after-work crowds. It’s the perfect place to unwind with some beer or sake and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
And don’t skip dessert — the taiyaki with matcha ice cream is next-level. I almost didn’t want to share this hidden gem, but it’s too good to gatekeep!
Ze Zeng
Absolutely loved this barbecue restaurant! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and everything tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the service was fast even though the restaurant was busy. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming—perfect for a night out with friends. Highly recommend the beef short ribs and spicy pork belly. Will definitely come back again!
… moreKelly Cheung
Had the yummiest time here! Came here for the wagyu spread special they do on niku day once a month ~ staff was lovely and meat is melt in your mouth. Had a chance to try this franchise in Japan so it was great to relive the memory here
… moreAlex Panipinto
I came here for my 25th birthday and I had so much fun!
The food was AMAZING!! And I became obsessed with their kimchi, I brought a tub of it home, haha! Meat was delicious and side were so good!
Me and my friend got a bottle to share and it paired well with the food!
Waitress was so nice and personable!
It was a good atmosphere too. The lights were dim and they had plenty of booths, making it the perfect place for a date or get-together with friends!
Would 10/10 recommend to anyone who wants a chill place to eat with good food!!
… moreThe food was AMAZING!! And I became obsessed with their kimchi, I brought a tub of it home, haha! Meat was delicious and side were so good!
Me and my friend got a bottle to share and it paired well with the food!
Waitress was so nice and personable!
It was a good atmosphere too. The lights were dim and they had plenty of booths, making it the perfect place for a date or get-together with friends!
Would 10/10 recommend to anyone who wants a chill place to eat with good food!!
WOOCHIKA
I came here with my wife since she was craving Japanese yakiniku, which is rare to find in NJ. This was maybe my first time really trying Japanese-style BBQ, and it definitely felt very different from Korean BBQ.
The portions were much smaller than what I’m used to — for example, the beef tartare was $16 for a pretty tiny serving. They do have a happy hour from 5pm and it lasts until almost 11pm, which was a nice bonus. We got there around 5:30 and, for about an hour, we were the only customers, which gave the place kind of an odd vibe.
The interior looks Japanese, but honestly I wish they had at least one Asian staff member. Without it, the atmosphere didn’t really feel like eating at a true yakiniku spot.
Overall, I personally think KBBQ is better value and taste. But my wife said the flavors reminded her of home, so that part made it worth it.
… moreThe portions were much smaller than what I’m used to — for example, the beef tartare was $16 for a pretty tiny serving. They do have a happy hour from 5pm and it lasts until almost 11pm, which was a nice bonus. We got there around 5:30 and, for about an hour, we were the only customers, which gave the place kind of an odd vibe.
The interior looks Japanese, but honestly I wish they had at least one Asian staff member. Without it, the atmosphere didn’t really feel like eating at a true yakiniku spot.
Overall, I personally think KBBQ is better value and taste. But my wife said the flavors reminded her of home, so that part made it worth it.