The Korean character for "Gen" roughly translates to "the beginning," which is a way for Gen Korean BBQ House to indicate that all are welcome at this San Jose restaurant — especially those who are new to Korean-style barbecue. When you visit, you’ll be seated at a table with a built-in grill at the center. 

The restaurant follows an all-you-can-eat pricing model, but don’t be fooled into assuming that means an outdated buffet experience. Everything here is table service, and you’ll simply tell your server to bring anything on the menu that catches your eye. Marinated, thinly sliced steak is a popular choice, as are calamari, shrimp and lots of different veggies. Whatever you order will arrive ready for you to grill at the table. Yelpers say that not only is grilling your meal bite by bite a fun way to eat, it also allows you to ensure that everything is cooked exactly as you like it.