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Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
Hours
| Friday | 10:30 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1628 Hostetter Rd f, San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (408) 477-2773
Website: http://genkoreanbbq.com/
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Reviews
Nhan Phan
Gen used to be a very popular place for Korean bbq. I remembered we used to wait for up to an hour for seats. However, nowadays there is no wait at all for a seat during lunch or dinner.
We recently went here for lunch and we were surprised how empty it was. Maybe because of it the food options were pretty affordable. We ended up spending about $53 for 2 during lunch. About $21/person + tips.
The atmosphere is great and modern. Food was decent although the selection and quality were not the best during lunch. However it was a meat buffet style so can’t complain.
Nowadays, lunch anywhere is costing an arm and a leg so at a place like this. It’s very reasonable and a great atmosphere if you’re into meat buffet. We got some soft tofu soup at the end to wash it all down as well.
… moreWe recently went here for lunch and we were surprised how empty it was. Maybe because of it the food options were pretty affordable. We ended up spending about $53 for 2 during lunch. About $21/person + tips.
The atmosphere is great and modern. Food was decent although the selection and quality were not the best during lunch. However it was a meat buffet style so can’t complain.
Nowadays, lunch anywhere is costing an arm and a leg so at a place like this. It’s very reasonable and a great atmosphere if you’re into meat buffet. We got some soft tofu soup at the end to wash it all down as well.
Vincent Estrada
1st time trying Korean bbq. it was delicious and very fun. lots of different items to choose from and very worth the price. we will definitely be coming back.
… moreWilliam To
One star for the host at the front when we came in. She was extremely dismissive when we came in during lunch time to eat lunch. Sorry for interrupting your conversation with your coworkers. But if you don’t like to work here, don’t work here.
Our actual server was great. He did his best running around to help as many tables as possible. The food came relatively fast and beer came cold. Our section of Tables were tightly aligned which probably made it easier for servers and food runners, but definitely did not provide as comfortable of an experience as you would have hoped. All in all, it was alright
… moreOur actual server was great. He did his best running around to help as many tables as possible. The food came relatively fast and beer came cold. Our section of Tables were tightly aligned which probably made it easier for servers and food runners, but definitely did not provide as comfortable of an experience as you would have hoped. All in all, it was alright
chelsea
FOOD
tbh i only like the honey soy beef belly. its the only thing i order when i go. tried hawaiian steak and garlic pork belly. hawaiian steak was a little too sweet for me and the garlic pork belly was a little too salty (you need to eat it with rice)
SERVICE
lowkey service is really slow. i went during lunch and they only had one cook in the kitchen??? plates were served pretty slow (5-10 min wait). also they ran out of brisket and beef belly because they beeded to freeze the meat and slice it. confused on why they dont do it the night before. also no salad???
ENVIRONMENT
sticky floors. pretty cold.
… moretbh i only like the honey soy beef belly. its the only thing i order when i go. tried hawaiian steak and garlic pork belly. hawaiian steak was a little too sweet for me and the garlic pork belly was a little too salty (you need to eat it with rice)
SERVICE
lowkey service is really slow. i went during lunch and they only had one cook in the kitchen??? plates were served pretty slow (5-10 min wait). also they ran out of brisket and beef belly because they beeded to freeze the meat and slice it. confused on why they dont do it the night before. also no salad???
ENVIRONMENT
sticky floors. pretty cold.
Mohammad Alhowaidi
The food was good — not high quality, but decent. However, my main concern was cleanliness. I honestly questioned how they clean their equipment — do they just dip everything in water?
1) The meat scissors were dirty, and we had to ask for a replacement.
2) The grill plate was also dirty. They replaced it several times before bringing one that was somewhat clean, and we still had to wipe it with napkins ourselves. The waitress seemed annoyed when we asked for another replacement.
3) We asked for forks, and most of the ones brought to us were dirty. Eventually, they gave us plastic forks instead.
If this is what customers see in front of them, it makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like behind the scenes.
We won’t be coming back.
… more1) The meat scissors were dirty, and we had to ask for a replacement.
2) The grill plate was also dirty. They replaced it several times before bringing one that was somewhat clean, and we still had to wipe it with napkins ourselves. The waitress seemed annoyed when we asked for another replacement.
3) We asked for forks, and most of the ones brought to us were dirty. Eventually, they gave us plastic forks instead.
If this is what customers see in front of them, it makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like behind the scenes.
We won’t be coming back.
ming muan
The tablewares, especially saucers are safety concerns for its cleanliness . I ask for replacement and was told it was clean and that all of em have residue stain .
… moreKen Harris
We’ve been to multiple Gen BBQ’s and this was unfortunately the worst. Went on a Saturday for lunch so dinner prices only, not a problem but multiple items were out. Our server had too many tables and her anxiety was contagious. The manager seemed disconnected with her workload as he focused on rearranging chairs. The additional servers were great and their attitudes were nice. Not enough room for a group of 5 on a 4 person table. Plates stacking up everywhere. Overall I would not go back to this location.
… moreTrish Uy
What happened to this place? We ate here today because my son loves Gen BBQ, but it was such a disappointment. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn’t even busy. We were seated by a lady not in uniform (maybe a manager?), and she took our order without writing anything down. Not surprisingly, three of our items never arrived.
Meanwhile, several staff members were just standing around chatting instead of helping customers including the lady who seated us. I raised my hand multiple times and was completely ignored. When we finally got someone’s attention, we had to reorder, but the meat took forever to arrive, and even then, not everything came. What did come out looked low quality.
By then, we had waited so long we lost our appetite. We ended up canceling the rest, walked to the counter to pay (since who knows how long it would take for the check), and left.
Never coming back.
… moreMeanwhile, several staff members were just standing around chatting instead of helping customers including the lady who seated us. I raised my hand multiple times and was completely ignored. When we finally got someone’s attention, we had to reorder, but the meat took forever to arrive, and even then, not everything came. What did come out looked low quality.
By then, we had waited so long we lost our appetite. We ended up canceling the rest, walked to the counter to pay (since who knows how long it would take for the check), and left.
Never coming back.
Soya Bean
Great restaurant with a great variety of food choices, love the calamaristeak and marinated meat. However, server was not. Our server doesn’t greet us or smile the entire time, no friendly service until a little before she gave us the bill and ask if we need anything else (FINALLY!!!), guess she fugure it’stips time. When we first arrived, we were going to ask for water, she looked away like she was not the one who served us, but she was!!! She finally came to ask what we want after approx. like 20 mins or so, we were about to leave as we got no services n no water for the time being… And at the end, there came another lady who came by and checked on us, asked us if we need anything else with smile while taking the bill payment. That lady was much better and we all were saying if that’s the lady who served us at the beginning, we would have a better experience.
… moreD K
we waited 15 min to be seated when more than 75% restaurant was unused tables. it took half hour to take our order. we had our meat with no sides or sauce because it arrived at the very last. nobody checked on us. it wasn’t even busy. the front desk girl was rude and ignoring brushing off our questions like we said nothing. there was issue with checkout we waited too long. horrible experience. it was my 5th and last time. first 4 times were decent and i kept coming back but today was unacceptable.
the only hard working person today was Kyle. he was attentive and very friendly and he was doing the most.
other staff from the floor and hosts were socializing giggling standing behind bar talking while Kyle was running around.
… morethe only hard working person today was Kyle. he was attentive and very friendly and he was doing the most.
other staff from the floor and hosts were socializing giggling standing behind bar talking while Kyle was running around.