Gen Korean BBQ La Jolla

Name: Gen Korean BBQ La Jolla
Address: 4373 La Jolla Village Dr Ste G12, San Diego, CA, 92122, US
Telephone: +18582284153
Price range: $$

$$University City

$$ · Moderate
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4373 La Jolla Village Dr Ste G12
San Diego, CA 92122
+18582284153

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Restaurant in University City.

Gen Korean BBQ La Jolla is at 4373 La Jolla Village Dr Ste G12, San Diego. Listed with Rakuten Dining as of 2026-10-11.

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Hours

Monday	11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday	11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday	11 AM – 11 PM

Location

4373 La Jolla Village Dr Ste G12 · University City, San Diego

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