Gen Korean BBQ House
Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
About Gen Korean BBQ House
Gen Korean BBQ House brings Korean barbecue to Tucson as part of a restaurant brand founded in 2011 in Los Angeles by two Korean immigrants. The company describes itself as an Asian casual dining concept with more than 50 company-owned locations across the country. Its Tucson restaurant offers tableside grilling, ban-chan, and a modern setting built around an interactive meal.
The central part of the experience is the built-in grill at each table. Rather than having the kitchen prepare every item, guests cook their own selections, becoming part of the meal as they grill and customize each bite. Korean barbecue is served with banchan, or side dishes, and the format is designed to be interactive and shareable. The restaurant pairs that traditional dining style with modern decor and an energetic atmosphere.
The menu includes traditional Korean dishes and Korean-American favorites, with choices spanning premium meats, poultry, seafood, and fresh vegetables. Beef selections include premium marinated slices intended for grilling, while pork is served fresh, thin-cut, and seasoned for barbecue. Marinated chicken is also available, along with prawns and other seafood. These offerings give diners several ways to build a meal around the tabletop grill.
Gen Korean BBQ offers an all-you-can-eat format in which guests order unlimited rounds within a two-hour time limit. Items are ordered in batches and brought to the table, and all guests at the same table must choose the same menu tier. The restaurant notes that a fee applies for leftovers, carryout boxes are not permitted, and diners are encouraged to order only what they can eat. Children 4 and under eat free, while children ages 5 through 10 eat for half price.
Vegetarian and vegan diners can choose from vegetables for grilling, ramen, japchae noodles, rice sticks, fried rice, Doenjang Soup, and Soondooboo Soup. The soups include a fermented soybean paste soup with a vegetable blend and a spicy soft tofu soup with vegetables. Reservations are accepted for parties of 10 or more, making the restaurant an option for larger gatherings as well as casual shared meals. Tucson diners can get started by selecting items from the menu and preparing to cook them tableside in Gen Korean BBQ's social format.