Food was good and on time, service is good even when there a long line they will make sure that you will be seated, ambiance is good as well

Hi Foodie Family come check out @gajakbbq in Oceanside is bringing the Wagyu way to AYCE! Indulge in their Wagyu menu with buttery cuts, juicy scallops, flavorful meats, and all the delicious banchan that complete the Korean BBQ experience. It's a rare kind of feast you'll want to grill again read more

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My friends and I came on Father's Day. It was all our first times. The quality of the meat was great. For appetizers though, the seafood soon dubu jigae was the best I ever had. The flavor was 10/10! Not too salty and just overall so comforting. The popcorn chicken was the best too. Unlimited wagyu! The portion sizes though to meal was a bit small. also, when you order you have to order through an iPad. I didn't like that. I felt like it took longer to get food. Service overall was pretty good for it being Father's Day. This place is about 30 minutes away from where I live so it's a little bit far but if you're in the area, definitely check this place out. read more

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Thank you, Gaja! You added a soup and we were impressed! The prawn and clams added lots of flavor to the soup the marinated meats are still delicious too. 감사합니다! read more

I had really high hopes for this place because ribeye was on the menu. This place was ok. F O O D Meat quality was subpar imo. We got the $32/pp AYCE. Yes, they have ribeye, but it was choice vs prime and tasted dry even when I pulled it off the grill at medium rare. We tried their brisket and it also tasted avg overcooked, undercooked, just not tasty. Finger meat was ok too. I thought the best meat was the short ribs, but they're marinated and so much of the meat taste was masked. Their popcorn chicken was good, but you don't get AYCE to eat popcorn chicken. I liked that they had corn cheese in a little aluminum container to cook on the grill. And their sides were pretty generous, esp when we asked for more. D R I N K S You pay for drinks. Most of it was bottled non-alcoholic, and some beer was on tap. S E R V I C E Service was fine. Our server was nice and did her job. We just felt like a number more than a guest. Even if we became regulars, it feels like this place would never get to know us and give us extra care. My kiddo liked the robots that helped the server bring the dishes though. TLDR; I'm still a fan of the other kbbq place in the area. read more

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Such garbage management.... My two kids already ate and it was Father's Day and the manager said they would both be charged full price to sit there and a mandatory gratuity fee lol. Such garbage read more

The one and only time I had previously had Korean BBQ was about 8 years ago when I was a vegetarian so it wasn't a very exciting meal for me, so I was super amped when a friend decided to have their birthday dinner at Gaja Korean BBQ so I could finally have the full experience. We had a reservation for our large party of about 12 people, and although all but one of us were there and checked in on time, they refused to seat us until the final person arrived which was kind of annoying but not a deal breaker. We had one child in our party who qualified for the half-price dinner (note I find it very strange they base it off height, not age - this is not great news for my very tall 90+ percentile kid). We were split into two tables, given a quick run down of the digital menu/ordering console for those of us who hadn't been there before and started putting in our orders. The hostess that showed us to our tables was super sweet, however the server assigned to us was NOT friendly whatsoever. Every question I asked got a brief 1 or 2 word reply with a very straight face before turning on his heel to go check on his other tables. Maybe it was just a bad night for him, but it definitely didn't add to the good vibes we were trying to enjoy. We ordered the maximum amount of items per ticket to start (I believe it was 6 items) - an assortment of bulgogi, chicken, shrimp and other marinated things, then started a new ticket to get a couple of orders of veggies, noodles, rice and other accompaniments. Everything came out on the little robot fairly quickly, so there wasn't a ton of waiting between rounds. Personally I found the whole concept to be a bit exhausting - I never really considered how much I enjoy just being served a delicious, already-cooked meal since I typically cook 90% of my family's meals at home. I found myself feeling suffocated by the smoke from all the grills in the small back room we were seated in (we requested a grill change about halfway through our meal), I was overwhelmed and overstimulated by how noisy it was in the restaurant. When we got home I was grossed out by how much I smelled like KBBQ which I realize is just part of the experience, but I couldn't wait to wash my clothes, my hair and myself. Overall, the experience and the food was decent, not great. This place is more hyped up than deserved in my opinion. Should a friend invite me here again for another birthday dinner I would attend, but I don't think I'd visit again on my own accord. read more

Christine provided excellent service, promptly changing our grill whenever needed. Like most Korean BBQ restaurants, Gaja Korean BBQ, located in Oceanside has a 2-hour limit for its all-you-can-eat dining experience. Prices for Mon- Thurs: $ 31.99 Fri- Sun: $ 31.99 The restaurant has a modern, upscale ambiance with comfortable seating. It offers plenty of indoor seating, including additional space in the back. The location is convenient, with ample complimentary parking available. As we entered Gaja Korean BBQ, we were warmly greeted by the host and asked to check in on a tablet. The process was quick, and we were seated shortly afterward. read more

First time in this restaurant and the experience was amazing!! I see why they take reservations. It was already packed when we came but we got lucky, didn't wait too long! This place was awesome! It feels so classy and romantic. Each table has its own hot plate to cook your meat, vegetables or seafood. You order your meat on the iPad assigned to your table and shortly mini robot will deliver your items. You still have a staff that will come to you for other things. We had so much fun! I'm coming again and next time take my husband for date night! read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Seaweed salad, pickled radish, mashed potatoes, kimchi and more! - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Super great lunch deal! Probably the most affordable I've seen for KBBQ with a decent selection and good quality meat. The ventilation was also great for a KBBQ place which made the environment much more enjoyable than I usually find KBBQ. The server was great and changed our grill very quickly and often. Our kids also loved the little robots that brought the food and made service quicker. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - The server changed the grill often so no burnt meat! - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This is a late review. My husband and I came here around 3:30pm on a Tuesday, not knowing that they closed for an hour for lunch as, at the time, their yelp hours weren't updated. Glad to see they changed it now though! There was a woman sitting at the front desk, who did not engage with absolutely anyone or even look at anyone until 4pm struck, which I thought was a little off putting and rude considering they left the door open for people to come in. But, we were craving kbbq & had JUST moved to Oceanside so we really wanted to try this place out. When we finally got sat, our server was quick and friendly! It was our first time visiting and didn't know how the robot thing worked. She explained everything perfectly & food started coming out fast. Everything was delicious! The restaurant itself is large, lots of seating. The menu has a lot to choose from & everything we decided on we throughly enjoyed. Overall, marking down one star due to the woman who was at the front desk area. We would visit again because the food and our server were amazing! Hopefully this was just a one time random issue that day though. read more

We wanted to end our San Diego trip with a feast. After some searches on Yelp, we decided to have an AYCE Korean BBQ in Oceanside before heading north. The reservation was made through Yelp, and we just needed to check in when we arrived at the venue. Inside was quite spacious with seating for 100+ guests. Besides the standard dining area with tables, there were also a complete bar and a party room with stage. Each table had its own exhaust hood and it worked quite well. But I still recommend not wearing fancy apparel for your visit since BBQ smell and smoke may cling to the clothing. The orders were placed through the tablets on the corner of each table and delivered through cute robot carts. Maximum of 6 items per round. Once started, the food kept coming... brisket, ribeye, bulgogi, shrimp, calamari, chicken, oyster, pork belly and much more. All foods were quite fresh, and the marinated ones were nicely seasoned. Each table also came with a set of replenishable Korean banchan side dishes. After 45 minutes and many empty plates later, we were beyond full and ready to call it a day. The price was quite reasonable and the foods were great. Highly recommended. read more

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Preface: we did come on Father's Day and there was a 1 hour wait. Comparing this to the kbbq joints on convoy- I wasent a fan. Positively speaking : great location, easy to get to, easy parking, attentive staff, fast refills, grills were cleaned and changed frequently Could use some work: Selection was okay; I think my picky eater only enjoyed 1 of the meat options. THE FLOORS , the floors were sooo slippery. I tried to walk along the rubber runners and outside of normal foot traffic to make sure my shoes had some traction. read more

We love this place. For those that are not familiar with it, this would be the only Korean barbecue place where you get a little robot waiters. You get real people as your actual waiters but when you order the meats and things they are delivered to your table by a short little robot. The robot will even sing happy birthday to you if you would like that. My granddaughter really thinks they're adorable. As Korean barbecue places go, this is a good one. You've got a lot of meat choices and we usually pick the slightly more expensive version because it comes with ribeye and they're not Cincy on their portions. It isn't all you can eat place and they have no problem with bringing you as much as you want to eat. Just make sure that you eat what you order. Also make sure to not contaminate your food by using a raw meat tongs when you're serving it. Just a little tip for the wise. read more

We were seated quickly for a late lunch on Saturday. The favorite meats were beef belly and smoked garlic pork belly. Good selection of slides, and I personally love rice paper. But the star of the meal was our server, Nikki. Her grill change technique was the best I've ever seen. So efficient without having to wait to clear meat off the grill! read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Delicious food every time It never fails Always nice ppl Always very clean And always a great place read more

As far as KBBQs in the area, this one is the best! Service is always good and I appreciate even more the tablet for ordering at the table so I don't need to flag anyone down. My kids love the kitty robots that deliver the food items. The service has always been great and kind, especially to my kiddos. The food is wonderful and even though we no longer live close, we still try to come as often as we can. I definitely recommend trying the wagyu at least once if you've never been. It's also AYCE so it's worth it. Our favorites are the brisket and wagyu. Try the cheese corn if you like creamed corn, it's super similar and just stick it on the grill and forget it for 10ish mins. If you like rice, try the rice papers. They're one of my favorite things, little square flat sheets of pliable smashed rice. Think the consistency of a slice of American cheese. My husband likes to get the radishes for this purpose as well (we like to wrap our bites in them like mini tacos). I cannot believe I've never reviewed this place! Will grab pics next time I'm there. Totally worth it!! read more

Wait is way longer than the estimated time. It said 30 min, but took over 2 hours for us to be seated. Probs popular for the area, but compared to other kbbq spots flavor wise, it's subpar. Without the sauce, it's mediocre at best. They needa do something about their floors or have staff clean/wipe down frequently or put carpet down the walk ways before someone gets hurt; it's super slippery and unsafe. Staff literally all have rubber shoes, but not all customers will. Also, despite saying it was our first time there, they didn't really explain that a robot will be coming with the food and not everything on there is for your table. We witnessed empty robots go to tables and were confused where their food went. Also there isn't a button or way to call the server other than having a bus boy get a server multiple times. Not the best service. read more

Updated review: I previously left a less favorable review, but I want to acknowledge that the owner clearly took feedback seriously and made real improvements. The service was excellent--servers were attentive, vigilant, and consistently changed the grill plates. The Wagyu beef was outstanding and high quality. There is a great selection of sides, including rice, rice paper, tofu stew, lettuce wraps, japchae, cheese corn, and a calamari vegetable pancake. The banchan (complimentary Korean side dishes) is generous and delicious right from the start. Overall, a great experience and an excellent spot for group dining. It's refreshing to see a restaurant listen to feedback and improve. read more

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Me and my friend came here for a meal after starving at the safari park and it definitely hit the spot. The meats were pretty good quality for ayce. My favorite was the brisket. Some of the lettuce wraps they brought out tasted like soap tho and had little dark brown spots but I just ripped those parts out. It was really busy here so service was kinda slow and they did forget some meats but it wasn't really a big deal to me. I do like the fact that there's no loud EDM music playing LOL And the set up of this place is pretty cool too! Super packed tho, don't come at prime time dinner on a Saturday like we did. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Gaja Korean BBQ in Oceanside: A Trendy Spot with Good Food, but Room for Improvement on Service and Value Ambiance (4/5): Gaja Korean BBQ has a trendy, modern atmosphere with bright lighting and a clean, minimalist design. Music plays in the background, adding to the vibe, though the seating area for waiting is a bit cramped. On a rainy night, it meant we either had to wait outside or crowd the entryway, which wasn't ideal. Service (3/5): The staff was friendly, and the use of robots to bring out trays of meat and vegetables was a fun and unique touch. However, it required a bit of mental juggling as you need to remember what you ordered when the robot arrives. The servers were attentive, coming by frequently to change out the grill top, which kept the cooking process smooth. That said, there was a bit of a hiccup when it came to splitting the bill for our large group. They weren't able to divide the payment into different cards, which led to some inconvenience as people had to Venmo me directly. Food Quality & Menu Variety (4/5): The food was solid, with seafood standing out as a highlight. The calamari was perfectly sized and cooked to perfection. The beef, chicken, and seafood had great flavor and portion sizes, and there was enough variety for everyone to find something they liked. The only downside was the limited selection of appetizers and sides, especially for larger groups--we found ourselves asking for more sides repeatedly. Value for Money (3/5): We went for the all-you-can-eat option, which was a good value in terms of food quality and portion sizes. However, there's a small catch: the restaurant charges an additional fee for large tables, and still had the audacity to ask for a tip, which felt a bit off. In Korean BBQ, the diners do most of the work (cooking the food), so I thought it was a bit greedy to charge both a large table fee and suggest tipping. Also, the cost for a trendy spot like this can feel a little high, especially when you're doing the cooking yourself. Overall Experience (4/5): Gaja Korean BBQ delivers great food, and the clean, trendy atmosphere is perfect for a night out. The large tables make it a great choice for group gatherings, but the higher costs and the issues with splitting the bill and additional fees make it less ideal for large groups. I'd definitely go back for a more intimate experience, but with a smaller crowd to avoid the inconvenience of large-group logistics. Final rating: 4 out of 5 Overall, great food and a trendy atmosphere, but the higher costs and issues with the large table setup keep me from giving a full 5 stars. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food was outstanding, service was great and the ambiance was fitting. The whole family including the usual food critics gave it a 10!

Gaja's my goto kbbq place. The meat quality is always so good and the banchan is awesome. I noticed the time before this that they added an extended menu for higher quality meats but the regular menu is a solid staple. Service is super fast and the cat serving machines are cute and helps with expediting. Gaja is always clean, great for small and large parties, and overall a great restaurant. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10 read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Good stuff! First time there, so found the menu options and how it's presented so confusing, compared to how simple it really is. The Signature is just Regular + wagyu beef / scallops / lamb, and there's one tier higher that added more stuff. They could just make it Level 1, 2, 3 and show what each adds -- that's how most places do it. That tablet had like nine menu options. Anyway, the mid-level wagyu beef pieces were the best, and I probably could have just reorded that and been happy, but we toured the whole menu. Brisket excellent, pork belly excellent. The service was really good -- frequent grill changes (yes!). The robot delivery is cool once you figure out how to ID your order. But, it can't bring Beer and it can't bring deluxe items for some reason. They could work that robot a little harder. The sides were a little scant, compared to other places. Just kimchi, cucumbers, and wood ear mushrooms; the rest you have to order. soft drinks cost extra. Here's the weird -- if you don't finish your orders, you have to pay extra, "by ounce" it was emphasized by our server. So folks in our group were like "do they weigh the rice? What if the glass noodles weigh a lot? How big is a side serving, don't want to risk it.." It was hanging over our heads the whole time when I dunno.. they probably don't weigh the uneaten rice, but maybe? It wasn't clear, but they didn't charge us for my half-eaten glass noodle side. I'd go back. Fast orders, nice smoke air management, friendly folks, and it wasn't night-club loud like some of the other places. You could talk over the music. read more

The kimchi rice. Im easy to please, my family loves the food,... it's fresh and good at the prices charged. read more

We have been on a Korean BBQ kick lately. We wanted to go out to eat in Oceanside and decided to get some Korean BBQ not too far from our Airbnb. It's located in like a big business plaza, so parking was not an issue. As we arrived, we were greeted by the hostess who was extremely nice and sat us at our table. I actually made the mistake of using the restroom before being seated so I missed the instructions on how to order and how to retrieve our food from the robot that brings the food to your table. Make sure you have an understanding of how, what and when you can order and what the waitress actually does and doesn't do. My mom is 75 years old and doesn't know anything about ordering with what she considers, "new technology" and I have a 5 year old and 7 year old who don't understand anything outside of Minecraft & Mario Kart. It was a mistake on my part but we go t through it. So, you can order up to 6 things at once and I guess I was supposed to order the 5 rice bowls with the waitress but because I ordered them through the digital kiosk, it only allowed me to order one meat. You can't order anything else until your recent order is received and then you can place another order. Once we understood that we were good! Another issue was we didn't understand what food was ours and what food was for the other people with the robot that brings out the food. At first I thought the robot just brings your food but apparently, it brings out food for different tables on different tray levels and sides. There are directions on top of the robot explaining where your food is located on the robot. Lastly, I don't know if it was because they were close to closing but finding our waitress was extremely difficult. I don't know if they rely on the digital kiosks and robot so much that if you need them to turn your heat up on the grill, it takes 5 mins. We finally found her and she turned it up for us. As for the food, it was all fresh, and seasoned well. There were no complaints and everyone was pretty satisfied with what was ordered with the bulgogi being the clear winner. The place was huge and very clean and when we did interact with our waitress, she was very nice. Overall, I would return and try one of the premium meat packages. The table next to us was eating some nice meat cuts that looked delicious. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros read more

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Always a great vibe. Make sure to join the waitlist before you start to drive here on Yelp. They have good servers and the price is very much worth the quality of the meat. Definitely come with a few friends and learn how to cook here. Everything is clean bathrooms are small though definitely worth the cost so save up if you are trying to go to a nicer dinner worth of money and good vibes. read more

What a fun time with the family cooking up some Korean BBQ. Dined in a little after opening on a weekend and was seated fairly quickly at a large table. The restaurant has a beautiful aesthetic and was clean. Even as a BBQ restaurant, there was no heavy lingering smell. You get to order from the kiosk at your table. There are more than enough options available to accommodate everyone from gluten free, vegetarian and all you hungry meat eaters! Once your order is complete, it's brought out to your table by the ever so lovely cat robots. The grill was piping hot and ready to go. You can tell the owners really care about the quality and freshness of the food. Everything tasted delicious that we just kept ordering more things to try. Overall we spent about an hour here for around $300 or so on a party of 7. Very much worth it. Such a fun experience for any occasion. read more

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this place is so unexpecting from the outside! in a calm little plaza with plenty of parking. can get a bit busy but well worth the wait. we got the premium menu which had scallop, wagyu, and lamb which was to die for tbh. so mouth watering. love that you can order and have the robot deliver it straight to your table. the place is very well decorated and giving not your average kbbq experience read more

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My Coworkers took me here for my 40th Birthday and it was a fun experience! Everything we ate was delicious. We tried the different steaks to the popcorn chicken, the noodles, cheese corn, cajun shrimp and calamari. The Service was great and everyone is super friendly. It feels fancy, but affordable prices. The decor gives opportunities for a lot of photo ops with friends or family! read more

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My favorite Korean barbecue place. My kids love it. I love that they have salmon in there for me because I'm a pescatarian. Lots of options. It's absolutely delicious. read more

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We chose the $31.99 tier and the options/selection of food offered is a pretty good deal. Ribeye, jowl, tongue, LA ribs, etc already makes it worth it. You order on the iPad and the food comes out on robots. The service can be slow at times. However overall the service and price is a pretty good deal. There's some issues with meat quality. When our beef belly came out. The color and smell seemed liked it was close to nearly being bad. The pork jowl that came out had a strong pork odor when cooked. I absolutely love that they offer woodear mushroom as part of their banchan offerings. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Gaja Korean BBQ This is a large restaurant that's suitable for groups or big families. I like the lively atmosphere here. The food is fresh and tasty, but there aren't many choices on the menu. The service and the host were a bit slow and not very friendly. They seemed tired and not very enthusiastic when we asked for help or needed something. The restaurant is clean and spacious, and it doesn't feel stuffy or uncomfortable. Parking is spacious, but it's a bit difficult to find a spot. Food: 4/5 Service: 2/5 Ambiance: 3/5 read more

It's clean, and the service & food is always great. It's our favorite place to visit when visiting Oceanside. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Garlic Chicken & Shrimp - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is hands down my favorite kbbq to go to. Amazing cuts of meat that taste fresh and their seafood options are just as amazing. I can never get enough of their banchan which they're always willing to refill if you find a side to be your favorite. Amazing customer service along with the robot cat which delivers without delay. Also I do highly recommend to try the beef tongue if you get the chance, but of course for a more common option get the bulgogi which is my husband favorite or the brisket & garlic shrimp. All in all the ventilation is well controlled so the place isn't as smokey as other kbbq and has a more fancier interior for special occasions for an affordable price. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Banchan, japchae, shrimp, pork belly, & oysters - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

I used to Love It here Then started noticing how dirty it was, everything is sticky including the floor, and plates I really like the service, but the thing I don't love is that you have to get what the whole table wants unless you want to eat a whole order of one type of meat by yourself. For example if I want the bolgogi, but my table doesn't like that I have to eat the whole big order. I prefer to portion the meats myself. I've always noticed sometimes the seafood don't so fresh here, the squid is awfully chewy and inedible no matter how well I cook it. I have a new spot to go, the ambaince is nice and up beat, definitely fancier and not as authentic but I prefer other restaurants now Thanks for the good meals and good service just not my cup of tea read more

6/29/25 We have now visited Gaja about a dozen times over the last year. This place is a solid 5 star restaurant. Every single time we have come here, we are treated nicely. The food is consistently good and the service is top notch. Tonight we were waited on by the nicest woman but I didn't get her name. She pays attention to every single little detail. I think she's Korean, but I'm not to sure. We love the beef belly. It has become my favorite but anything you pick off the menu is 100% GAJA is the place to be! read more

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If oside wasn't so far for me, I would come here all the time! The food here is fairly priced for the quality. I love that there are oysters and scallops. The beef belly is my fave cut here. Please don't ever change the quality! Please add soups to the menu. Would elevate the experience! read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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My first time coming here for an early birthday lunch with my best friend . Everything is ordered through a touchpad and a robot brings over the food. We ordered the steak, bulgogi, spicy pork belly and the brisket . My 2 favorites were the spicy pork belly and bulgogi which were flavorful . Our server was great and not too loud inside. The lunch menu is limited and wished the short ribs were on the menu. Also there is no steamed egg like other ayce Korean bbq spots. Asked for dessert but no dessert menu and I mentioned it's my birthday and brought over a cheesecake with a candle and the robot singing happy birthday. Will have to come for dinner next time. read more

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Food is great. The text message system is not reliable. This is my 3rd time coming here and I always give it the benefit of the doubt. I was prompted to join the waitlist and when I did it told me 20 mins. It has now been over 50 mins that I have been waiting. Not happy with the inaccurate information from text message system. read more