You want Korean BBQ without surprise charges piling up at the end. Gen Korean BBQ House runs on a flat-rate model: pay one price, grill unlimited rounds of marinated short ribs, pork belly and brisket at your table. The question isn't whether it's all-you-can-eat—it is—but what that fixed rate actually buys you, what upgrades cost, and what arrives without appearing on the bill. The Fort Lauderdale location at 1301 East Las Olas Boulevard serves the nearest verified option to Pembroke Pines, with lunch starting at $19.95 and dinner running $28.95 to $37.95 depending on the menu tier you choose.
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The Base Price and What It Covers
Gen Korean BBQ House charges $19.95 to $27.95 for lunch and $28.95 to $37.95 for dinner. That single price unlocks unlimited orders of meat, including Gen Signature Galbi (marinated short ribs), Beef Brisket known as Chadol, and Pork Belly called Samgyupsal. You order in rounds, grill at the embedded table unit, and request more whenever the plates empty. The chain operates on a company-owned model across 40-plus locations in nine states, maintaining consistent pricing structures at each site.
Every table receives banchan—small vegetable and kimchi dishes—that staff refill without charge. Rice, lettuce wraps, sauces and the grill itself come as part of the fixed rate. You're paying for the system: unlimited protein rounds, unlimited sides, unlimited time at the grill until closing. The price tier you select determines which cuts appear on your ordering menu, not how much you can eat.
The Premium Upcharge and What Triggers It
A $20 premium menu upcharge applies if you want access to higher-grade cuts beyond the standard all-you-can-eat selection. This isn't a per-item fee; it's a flat add-on that expands your ordering options for the entire meal. The base dinner price of $28.95 to $37.95 already includes a wide protein list, but premium access opens cuts like prime short rib, premium brisket and specialty marinades that don't appear on the standard menu.
The decision happens when you sit down. You commit to the premium tier before ordering, and it applies to your whole party or per person depending on who wants the expanded selection. Once you've paid the upcharge, you can order unlimited quantities of those premium items for the rest of the meal. It's a gate fee, not a consumption charge.
What Stays Free and Off the Bill
Banchan refills, grill replacements, and additional sauces never add to your check. Staff swap out the grill grate if buildup affects cooking, and that service costs nothing. You can request extra garlic, sesame oil, soy-based dipping sauce, and gochujang without triggering line items. Lettuce, perilla leaves, and other wrapping greens restock as needed.
Water, iced or hot, is complimentary. The restaurant provides tongs, scissors for cutting meat, and grill tools without rental fees. If you ask for more rice or a second round of kimchi, it arrives at no extra cost. The only charges beyond your initial tier price are drinks from the bar, desserts if offered, and any alcoholic beverages you order separately.
Timing the Meal to Maximize Value
Lunch pricing runs $19.95 to $27.95, making it the lower entry point if your schedule allows a midday visit. Dinner starts at $28.95, but the protein selection and portion flow remain identical—you're paying for peak-hour access, not better cuts unless you opt into premium. The all-you-can-eat structure rewards groups who arrive hungry and pace their orders across 90 minutes or more, since there's no penalty for slow, steady rounds.
Gen Korean BBQ House takes reservations, which matters during weekend dinner windows when walk-in waits stretch past an hour. Booking ahead locks your table and your start time, letting you plan the meal duration without losing prime evening hours to the lobby. A party of four spending 90 minutes at the grill will order more rounds—and extract more value—than a rushed two-top trying to finish in 45 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale as the Nearest Verified Location
No Gen Korean BBQ House operates in Pembroke Pines. The chain runs two Florida locations as of 2026: Orlando and Fort Lauderdale at 1301 East Las Olas Boulevard. The Jacksonville location closed permanently in August 2026, leaving Fort Lauderdale as the closest verified site for Pembroke Pines residents. The drive takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic along I-75 or the Sawgrass Expressway.
Founded in 2011 by two Korean immigrants, the chain maintains company-owned stores rather than franchising, which keeps menu pricing and operations consistent across locations. The Fort Lauderdale spot follows the same all-you-can-eat model, reservation system, and pricing tiers as the rest of the chain. You'll encounter the same embedded table grills, the same unlimited banchan refills, and the same $20 premium upcharge structure that defines the brand.
Practical notes
Gen Korean BBQ House Fort Lauderdale sits at 1301 East Las Olas Boulevard, about 20 to 30 minutes from Pembroke Pines via I-75 or Sawgrass Expressway. Lunch runs $19.95 to $27.95, dinner $28.95 to $37.95, with a $20 premium menu upcharge for higher-grade cuts. The restaurant takes reservations, which helps during weekend dinner rushes. Street parking and garage options cluster along Las Olas Boulevard. Wheelchair access is available at the entrance. Alcohol is served separately from the all-you-can-eat price. The restaurant provides all grilling tools, and banchan refills come without extra charges. Expect to spend 90 minutes or more if you want to maximize the unlimited ordering structure.
- Address: 1301 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Hours: Not specified in research; contact venue for current schedule
- Price: Lunch $19.95–$27.95, Dinner $28.95–$37.95, Premium +$20
- Booking: Reservations accepted and recommended for dinner
- Getting there: 20–30 minutes from Pembroke Pines via I-75 or Sawgrass Expressway; street and garage parking on Las Olas Boulevard
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