CERRITOS, Calif., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature “grill at your table” experience, today announced the opening of its 13th Texas location in McAllen.
“We are excited to bring the GEN Korean BBQ experience to the McAllen community with the opening of our 13th restaurant in Texas. Texas continues to be an important growth market for the Company, and we look forward to introducing local residents and visitors to the unique flavors and value of Korean barbecue,” said David Kim, Chairman and CEO of GEN.
The Company will host a grand opening celebration on June 13, 2026, to mark the official launch of the new restaurant.
The new GEN Korean BBQ in McAllen, Texas is located at The District – Building A, 7913 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78504 and is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday through Sunday.
For more information or to find a GEN Korean BBQ near you, visit:
www.genkoreanbbq.com/locations
About GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.
GEN Korean BBQ is one of the largest Asian casual dining restaurant concepts in the United States. Founded in 2011 by two Korean immigrants in Los Angeles, the brand has now grown to 60 company-owned locations where guests serve as their own chefs, preparing meals on embedded grills in the center of each table. The extensive menu consists of traditional Korean and Korean-American food, including high-quality meats, poultry, seafood and mixed vegetables. With its unique culinary experience alongside its modern décor and lively atmosphere, GEN Korean BBQ delivers an engaging and interactive dining experience that appeals to a vast segment of the population. For more information, visit GenKoreanBBQ.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
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