🍖 NYU-Area Japanese BBQ | Yakiniku GEN East Village

Located just a short walk from NYU, Yakiniku GEN brings a slice of Tokyo-style grilling to the East Village — with warm Japanese greetings at the door and a clean, modern interior. While the vibe is authentic, their $65 Gen Classic Course left us a bit underwhelmed. Here’s why: 🥗 Appetizers & Sides Small portions of kimchi, salad, and beef tartare. The kimchi was tasty, but the salad was bland and the tartare couldn’t compete with Korean-style yukhoe. 🥩 Grilled Meat Platter Beautifully presented with tongue, three beef cuts, and pork — but each type only had 1–2 pieces per person. Quality was good, but quantity left us wanting more. 🦐 Grilled Shrimp Nothing memorable — just plain shrimp. 🍜 Cold Noodles A refreshing, tangy finish that helped fill us up, though the bowl was small. 🍨 Dessert Standard ice cream — fine but forgettable. The $65 course feels padded with small sides rather than focusing on the main attraction: the meat. Better to order à la carte if you’re hungry or want more control over what you eat. Great for a light, authentic yakiniku experience close to campus — but manage your expectations on portions! 📍 Yakiniku GEN East Village – Near NYU 💰 ~$65 per person (before tax & tip) #YakinikuGEN #JapaneseBBQ #NYUEats #EastVillage #NYCEats #NYCRestaurants #BBQNYC #MeatLovers #SkipTheSet #NYCFoodie #GrillYourOwn