Gen Korean BBQ House

"Serving up all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, Gen is one of Midtown’s best spots for groups that want an active hand in their dining experience. Guests will delight in the abundance of banchan – or vegetable side dishes, while also grilling their own choice of protein, like pork belly, beef bulgogi, or spicy calamari – right in the middle of their table. Pair your feast with a draft Sapporo or pick from a list of Gen’s cocktails, which include bottomless sodas and mocktails for those skipping the alcohol. Weekends are sure to get busy, so call ahead for a reservation." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"This Midtown restaurant is a carnivore’s paradise, with all-you-can-eat barbecue, dishes like Cajun shrimp, tofu stew, build-your-own ramen, and nearly a dozen sauces to customize the flavor of your experience. Open for lunch and dinner, the club-like interior, complete with loud music and neon lights, is a favorite for groups looking to make a night of it in the hip neighborhood. Butring the kids — children ages 4 and under dine for free, and ages 5 to 10 dine for half-price." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This Midtown Korean barbecue spot is a treat for any couple or group looking for an affordable, interactive dining experience. The menu features an array of meats and seafood, like spicy calamari, pork belly, beef bulgogi, and more — all of which you’ll grill at the center of your table. Come hungry. Gen offers all-you-can-eat specials for lunch ($20) and dinner ($30)." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This popular national Korean barbecue chain has landed in Houston to widespread acclaim, with lunch priced at $20 on weekdays and $30 on weekends, and dinner for $30. Choose from appetizers like japchae and fish katsu, then make way for marinated meats like bulgogi, kalbi, beef belly, pork cheek, and the heralded Hawaiian steak, all of which are cooked at the middle of the table. A perfect conduit to balance out all of the meats is an order (or a dozen) of its hotteok, Korean sweet pancakes." - Sean Hekmat

"Serving up all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, Gen is one of Midtown’s best spots for groups that want an active hand in their dining experience. Guests will delight in the abundance of banchan – or vegetable side dishes, while also grilling their own choice of protein, like pork belly, beef bulgogi, or spicy calamari – right in the middle of their table. Pair your feast with a draft Sapporo or pick from a list of Gen’s cocktails, which include bottomless sodas and mocktails for those skipping the alcohol. Weekends are sure to get busy, so call ahead for a reservation." - Katie Holtman, Brittany Britto Garley