Genwa Korea BBQ
Beverly Hills
Restaurant in Beverly Hills, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Genwa Korea BBQ is a practical Beverly Hills dinner pick when the group wants a social, grill-centered meal rather than a quiet tasting-menu experience. Booking is listed as easy, which makes it useful for birthdays, dates, or group dinners that need energy without a stressful reservation chase.
About Genwa Korea BBQ
In Beverly Hills, Genwa Korea BBQ is an evening option. It is closed Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM. For other details like menu, pricing, service style, or accolades, it's best to evaluate based on timing, occasion fit, and dress code.
For planning, Genwa Korea BBQ serves evening service only, and the dress code is smart casual. That makes it easier to frame for a planned dinner than for a midday meal, but diners should confirm any unlisted details directly with the restaurant before relying on them.
Plan around dinner in Beverly Hills
This is a better fit for dinner than lunch because dinner is the only service window, Tuesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM. For another dinner comparison, Matsuhisa is a natural cross-shop. Kazan is another option to consider when comparing dinner plans.
Avoid assuming details such as pricing, menu format, booking difficulty, or special-occasion services without checking directly. For broader browsing, the full Beverly Hills restaurants guide is the useful next stop.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Genwa Korea BBQ when the priority is a Beverly Hills dinner during its listed evening hours. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Spice Affair, Shan Social House, Matsuhisa, and Kazan are other names to compare depending on the kind of dinner the group has in mind.
For a date, business meal, birthday, or casual celebration, the key details are: it is in Beverly Hills, it serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday, and the dress code is smart casual. For anything more specific, confirm directly before making plans.
Quick reference: pick it for a Beverly Hills dinner plan during its listed hours; cross-shop other restaurants if the occasion needs more specific details.
Planning details
- Location
- 170 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com
- Phone
- +14242454750
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Genwa Korea BBQ reads as an intentional transplant of a long-standing Korean communal ritual into Beverly Hills. The room centers the act of cooking at the table — live fire and grills that put guests in control — so the experience is less about formal service theatre and more about shared participation. It deliberately sits apart from the polished, European-inflected restaurants nearby, leaning into the tactile, social energy of Korean barbecue. The result is a place that emphasizes togetherness and hands-on dining while operating within the glossy context of La Cienega and Beverly Hills.
Best For
This is a restaurant best approached as a group meal: friends, families, or a party that wants a hands-on, social dining experience. The format — grills at the table and shared cuts of meat — encourages conversation and collective pacing, so it’s ideal for groups who enjoy interactive meals. Because the room foregrounds communal cooking over live fire, it’s less suited to solitary, quick dining and better matched to gatherings where people plan to linger, sample multiple cuts, and participate in the grilling ritual together.
Ordering Tips
Plan to order multiple cuts to share rather than individual entrées: the menu’s signature meats (Prime Kotsal, Galbi, Chadolbagi, Jumuluk, Wagyu Deungshim) are intended for communal sampling and table grilling. Remember that the cooking happens at the table and guests control the process, so coordinate who manages the grill and pace your orders so the group can eat as items come off. Favor a variety of textures and flavors across several cuts to get the fullest sense of the Korean barbecue format described in the room’s presentation.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary casual dining with state-of-the-art smokeless grills at each table, creating an engaging and interactive atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Prime Kotsal
- Galbi
- Chadolbagi
- Jumuluk
- Wagyu Deungshim
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 170 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Planning details
Location
170 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Shan Social House, Notable alternative
- Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Matsuhisa, Sushi - Japanese, Sushi - Japanese
- Kazan, Japanese, $$
- Spice Affair, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Beverly Hills
Against Shan Social House and Spice Affair, Genwa Korea BBQ is the stronger choice when the table wants the meal to feel active. The grill format creates more shared pacing than a standard composed dinner, which helps for birthdays and group nights. Shan Social House is the better bet for diners who want an Asian dinner with less table management, while Spice Affair is the better choice when spice and a more conventional restaurant rhythm matter more than barbecue.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is the closest comparison on format: both work for groups that want abundance and momentum. Fogo is easier to understand for mixed groups because the Brazilian steakhouse model is familiar; Genwa is the better pick when the group specifically wants Korean barbecue and a more table-centered meal.
Compared with Matsuhisa and Kazan, this is less about precision Japanese dining and more about social energy. Matsuhisa is the stronger special-occasion choice for sushi and Japanese cooking, while Kazan gives clearer value positioning with its $$ signal. Genwa is the practical call when booking ease and a lively shared dinner matter more than a chef-driven or price-defined experience.
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Compare Genwa Korea BBQ
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genwa Korea BBQ | Beverly Hills | , | , | No published awards |
| Shan Social House | Beverly Hills | , | , | No published awards |
| Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse | Beverly Hills | , | , | No published awards |
| Matsuhisa | Los Angeles | Sushi - Japanese | , | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1492024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1832023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended |
| Kazan | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$ | 2024 Michelin Plate |
| Spice Affair | Beverly Hills | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Genwa Korea BBQ handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction details are not available. Parties with restrictions should contact Genwa Korea BBQ directly before a Tuesday through Sunday dinner slot to confirm what the restaurant can accommodate.
How far ahead should I book Genwa Korea BBQ?
Information on booking difficulty is not available. The schedule is dinner service Tuesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM, with Monday closed, so check directly with the restaurant for current availability.
What should a first-timer know about Genwa Korea BBQ?
Genwa Korea BBQ is in Beverly Hills, follows a smart casual dress code, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM. Confirm menu, pricing, and service details directly before relying on them.
Is lunch or dinner better at Genwa Korea BBQ?
Dinner is the only service window. Genwa Korea BBQ is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM and closed Monday.
What are alternatives to Genwa Korea BBQ?
Other options to compare include Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Matsuhisa, Kazan, Spice Affair, and Shan Social House. Choose based on the specific kind of dinner you want and confirm current details directly with each restaurant.
Is Genwa Korea BBQ good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening occasion in Beverly Hills, especially if the timing works with its Tuesday through Sunday, 5–10 PM schedule. The dress code is smart casual; confirm any special-occasion needs directly with the restaurant.
