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| - Korean Food is and its flavors are nearly ubiquitous. Gochujang (spicy, sweet fermented chili paste) can now be found in grocery stores nearly everywhere and even on the shelves at Target. This savory, earthy, spiced "condiment" is the basis of many tasty Korean dishes including the venerable, and healthy, food known as Kimchi and is being incorporated into everything from fine-dining fusion dishes to snack foods. It is so versatile that it is even used in many Korean marinades and sauces, including some of the tasty meats and sides served at Gen Korean BBQ House.
Rightly so, Korean food is spicy, sweet, savory, crunchy, crispy, salty and full of umami - all things that satiate today's palate. Combine all of these flavors with the carnal sounds of grilling, the smell of caramelizing meat and the earthy smoke of grilled protein and vegetables over a gas flame, right in front of you, at your table, and you have Korean BBQ.
How do you turn it up a notch? Make it all you can eat! How do you catch the attention of the general public and make them want more? Use quality ingredients; provide prompt, knowledgeable and friendly service in a colorful, comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The fun of trying new flavors, interacting with, and cooking your own food, creates such a memorable experience that you leave making plans to return before you have even left the parking lot.
Because of its all you can eat nature, ordering off the menu is as simple as choosing four items at a time (typically numbers 1-20 on the lunch menu, 1-24 on the dinner menu) and then choosing as many items in the lower half of the menu as you want. Gen BBQ does the chopping, dicing, marinating and saucing for you so your order comes from the kitchen quickly, and ready to grill. Delicious ready-to-eat choices are K.F.C., Goyza, Cajun Chicken and Volcano Chicken. Essential with every order of uncooked proteins are #25, mushrooms and vegetables, and #28 Jap Chae (Glass Noodles). Banchan (Kimchi, marinated cucumber, mashed potato, edamame, cabbage slaw, radish, marinated onion) and a green salad (chopped romaine with a sesame soy dressing) included with every meal, are also endless and served immediately after placing your order (sometimes before). Once your meats are grilled and on your plate, hail your server, ask questions and repeat the process.
You only have two hours to consume all you can . . . do it right, and in no time you will be in your own euphoric protein stupor, rolling out the door, wondering who was the first person to say, "Hey, Bulgogi and Galbi are so delicious, what if I could eat them, and twenty other Korean favorites, for hours and hours?" Apparently, the geniuses that started Gen Korean BBQ House thought this and replicated it over and over.
Fine dining restaurants often call themselves intimate. Restaurants with a breathtaking view or scenic location call themselves intimate. Small, quiet, dimly lit restaurants also call themselves intimate. However, Korean BBQ redefines intimacy because it allows you to interact with your food, tend to it, and cook it just the way you like it. Dining at Gen Korean BBQ House brings a higher level of appreciation to the food served and seems to elevate the taste and flavors in every bite. And it does all of this at a reasonable price, in comfortable surroundings, with great service and an experience that never leaves you wanting more. And yes, there is alcohol and dessert too! Moderation, is a good thing . . . sometimes
Overall: 4.7
Quality: 4.6
Service: 4.5
Cleanliness: 5
Value: 4.5
Atmosphere: 4.8
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