Yakiniku Gen East Village

Their Google rating is probably a bit inflated since you get a free sirloin sushi for leaving a review, but honestly, the place is solid regardless. We did the $85 Gen Premium Course and left very full and satisfied. All the meats were tender, flavorful, and clearly fresh, and the side dishes were solid as well. What really pushes this spot over the top is the customer experience. The waiter even had a flashlight to help us take better photos of the spread. They gave us two small bottles of matcha for my birthday, hot towels during the meal, scratch-off tickets for free items on our next visit, and gum on the way out. Small touches, but they add up. Best part: it’s on inKind. Between the $25–$50 off upfront and the 20% inKind cashback, the value here is hard to beat. Definitely a place I’d recommend, especially if you’re using inKind.

The meat was incredibly flavorful, with a unique Japanese BBQ taste that really stood out. It was perfectly grilled, slightly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Paired with the rice, it was absolutely delicious. The rice soaked up the juices from the meat, making every bite even better. Definitely a place I would come back to again.

My favorite Japanese BBQ in Manhattan🥰 The bbq here is outstanding. Every cut of meat was extremely fresh and flavorful. Each dish was well-prepared and tasted excellent. The staff provided attentive and friendly service, and the environment was clean and comfortable. Overall, a highly recommended experience.

If I could give more stars, I would give the service 10 stars. But let’s start with the most important; food. I am a pescatarian, so the beef review will be mostly from my husband. Let’s start with my order; bibimbab, scallops, and shrimp. They were delicious and fresh. Not outstanding, not average. I’m there bc my husband wanted to eat the wagyu. The Wagyu was really good but the beef tartare was the best (according to him) and worth the price. We told our server that he doesn’t like beef tongue, and the server was so nice he swapped it with a different meat. I would totally come back here just bc of his hospitality. Plus the food was also very tasty. The ambience felt quite upscale. It was pretty quiet that night which was nice for us. Overall a very nice experience and would recommend this place if you want an elevated bbq experience.

We had a great night at Yakiniku Gen! The beef was amazing, and the waiter provided detailed instructions for each part. As a party of 5, we ordered 3 premium course and some sushi. We loved the tongue the best.

If you get to try the 50% off Wagyu tasting set, it is well worth it (the restaurant has it on every 29th of the month + some holidays, follow their social media for more details). The set contains more than enough food per person. Every time when I thought it's done, they brought over a new dish... The meat quality was amazing. The only thing is I personally would cook the meat longer than what the waiter suggested. The waiter said to cook each meat 2-3 minutes, but I'd suggest for the thicker cuts, probably try 4-5 minutes per side. Wagyu is really fatty, and cooking for longer helps reduce the excessive fat while keeping the meat very tender. You can also use Inkind to checkout at this restaurant which gives you additional cash back. Overall very good value for money. The waiters were super friendly and atmosphere was nice and not too noisy.

Had an amazing time at Yakiniku Gen. The quality of the meat was great and the sides and sauces were on point. I really liked the quantity as well. A good variety of meats with the standard course and the bibimbap was also a healthy portion Overall, would definitely come here again!