Gen Korean BBQ HouseCHAIN

5.3/10Korean

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It's all you can eat near Union Square, cheap and usually no wait. People split hard on the meat. Fans say the quality is reasonable for the price and the selection goes past beef. Others say the marination tastes off and the meat is low grade, and tell you to go anywhere else.

150 E 14th St, New YorkEast Village, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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in:What are some of the best “All You Can Eat,” deals in the city?6 pts
“Gen Korean BBQ near Union Square. AYCE includes Korean bbq along with appetizer dishes and dessert.”
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in:Which kbbq place is better? Gen bbq or lets meat?2 pts
“Gen bbq is at a lower price point with more than comparable meat to let’s meat. Its got a better array of selections in my opinion if you’re looking for more options than just beef. The service is at a better pace.”
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in:AYCE Kbbq Recommendation1 pts
“Gen is reasonable quality and good price”
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in:Seeking Recommendations: All-You-Can-Eat Spots in NYC?1 pts
“Gen BBQ or KPOT are great for Korean BBQ. Try the galbi.”
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in:Non-Koreatown BBQ?1 pts
replying to u/alohaimchelle: Gen Bbq near Union Square
“they have some of the worst meats I’ve ever had. Really weird tasting marination, overall extremely low quality KBBQ. I’d go to anywhere but there”
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in:Most fun restaurant with great food in Manhattan?1 pts
“Decent quality, won't break the bank, cool vibe inside.”
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in:Most affordable Korean BBQ1 pts
replying to u/classic_goody: Gen in nyc is known to be terrible, ask any nyu student. Jongro's a solid rec
“I usually suggest this as a (no wait cheap BBQ) option.”
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in:Husband is corporate attorney, originally from New York but we are living between Tokyo and L.A. soon we are moving back to NYC and he is doing business around state. It has been many years since we are there. Anyone is able to give me general climate of Japanese food scene these days?1 pts
“Yakiniku chains like Toraji, Gen, Futago, Gyu Kaku are doing okay.”
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