self serve ayce kbbq. so much faster and better than Gen. waitress was excellent, changed grills and brought us miso soup, proactive. marinated wagyu - very tender and bulgolgi, shrimp, brisket. potatos salad and veggies, steamed egg, japchae. all delicious. variety of sauces and spices. went in Thursday evening, no crowd. Fri and Sat most likely crazy busy 38.95$/person. will be back. read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

This Mom and Pop style restaurant has been in San Diego for many years. It's not a fancy Korean bbq place and it's self serve AYCE. Their walls are displayed with eclectic signage with fun verbiage. They have high quality food and it's clean. $38 for dinner includes everything and non alcoholic beverages. The staff was super friendly and attentive. They asked us multiple times if we wanted our grill changed and if we needed anything. I love that we can just walk over to the raw food station, the banchan and sauce station and get what we need as we please. No waiting. My favorites were the marinaded wagyu, boneless short ribs, and their banchan. The meats were tender. My fam also enjoyed the lamb. I loved the banchan choices ... my favs were the steamed egg, jap chae, marinated tofu, and fresh kimchi. My kids like the unlimited soda too. LOL. Everything was delicious and it was an awesome experience. read more

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Self serve ayce kbbq. The only thing they serve you is the miso soup. Literally we got our own rice, rice paper, kimchi, japchae, steamed egg, cucumber, mash potato, fish cake. They have several other banchan as well. Only thing missing that my son likes is Mandu but that's ok. They have a lot of assorted meats including Wagyu, lamb, seafoods, beef tongue, short rib, brisket, etc. soda fountain had Pepsi products. Also get your own condiments. I personally like using sesame oil and salt. The staff was attentive in bussing our table and asking for grill changes. Parking lot can be tight but we were able to find parking. Extra parking on the street as well. read more

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This place is the absolute best KBBQ I've ever been to. The staff are always super friendly, welcoming, and attentive always taking the dirty plates and changing the grills. The meat and other selections are phenomenal! The marinated food is probably the best I've ever had. I couldn't sys enough good things about this place. I've been here probably 30 times and will come back until either they close or I weigh 500 pounds. read more

For the most straightforward, no frills ayce kbbq, Jeong Won is a staple of the Kearney Mesa food scene. Every Gen feels like a rowdy dance club: loud music blaring, hazy smoke clouding the inside. Manna really depends on if you have a good, attentive server to bring you what you need. Jeong Won is different, it's buffet-style. You can get up, get exactly what you need from the bar, make your own seasonings and sauces, grab your own soda. The whole thing is very do-it-yourself, which I adore. There's ample seating for large groups, for intimate date nights, and family dinners. The selection is decently sized. They're not premium, don't expect A5 Wagyu or 45-day dry-aged pork belly. It doesn't feel like a special occasion sort of place, more like a grab your buddies after work, get some beers, and have a good time. Not to say there isn't good service, they're fantastic. What I really appreciate is that the staff is proactive: they anticipate your needs. No need to do the dance of making eye contact, raising your hand in hopes of getting someone's attention. They go to you, suggest when a grill change is needed, they're personable, and they're willing to get what you need. I've been to kbbq restaurants all around the country, but Jeong Won is the place I've gone to the most. read more

15+ visits and Jeong Korean Buffet on Convoy still sets the bar! As always, the food and service at Jeong continues to surpass every other Korean Buffet in San Diego. If you want friendly service and affordable Korean BBQ, this is the place. With today's economy and grocery prices out of control, Jeong is a super deal. The meat alone from your first trip to the buffet is worth what you'd pay for a rack at the supermarket. All you can ear! I was just at my local produce store and the prices are ridiculous: a head of lettuce $4.95 each! fresh turmeric $6.95/lb. Compare your shopping list to what you get at Jeong and you'll see it's way more reasonable than cooking at home. Another example: Japchae, Korean glass noodles with vegetables. At Zion Market a small tray is $10.95. At Jeong, you can put that same amount on your plate and you've only used about a third of your all-you-can-eat meal price. Got it? Don't forget to price out the food choices. You'll find it's cheaper to eat at Jeong than to cook at home! Remember ALL YOU CAN EAT. Does not mean wasting the food. Be respectful and celebrate that we have a restaurant who are helping the community through our current crisis and every day struggle. Enjoy and be part of the Jeong Ohana...thank you Jeong Korean Buffet restaurant and it's owners! Godwin read more

I came with one other person on a Friday at 5pm. The first things I noticed about the restaurant was 1) how good it smelled, and 2) the cozy decoration with inspirational signs on the walls. Food: This restaurant is self-serve, buffet style. The meat selection is smaller than what you'd find at a typical kbbq spot where you order from a server, but all of the meats were always well stocked. I appreciated that the self-serve AYCE meant my meal was completely self-paced. Favorite dishes I kept going back for: - Radish wrap - Marinated wagyu - Wagyu - Short rib - Lamb leg In addition, there was also a huge sauce bar and all the side dishes typically served with kbbq. Bonus: all of their sauces and side dishes are made in house!! Service: Incredibly welcoming staff who came by to check on us and change our grill frequently. Would definitely return again if I'm looking for a filling kbbq meal with a cozy, laid back vibe! read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

KBBQ Self Serve is such a fun twist on traditional Korean BBQ, giving diners full control over their grilling experience. The meats and sides are fresh and flavorful, and the interactive style makes it perfect for groups or a lively night out. Service was friendly and attentive, helping guide the experience without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere is casual and energetic, adding to the enjoyment of cooking and sharing food at your own pace. If you're looking for a hands-on, flavorful dining experience with friends, this spot is a must-try. read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Kimchi - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

I recently found out about this place and love it. Most Korean BBQ places have the servers bring out the meat. So you're at their mercy of how much or little meat they want to bring you. Sometimes you are brought a ton of just one type of meat. Because of this, I have hated eating all-you-can-eat BBQ by myself. At Jeong Won Korean BBQ you go up and grab everything yourself, including meat, veggies, the sides, and drinks. It's so nice being able to grab exactly what you want and how much of it you want. Thanks to the self serve style, I can grab a large variety of meats though at smaller portions and get to try a little bit of everything. There are small, medium, and large tables for different party sizes. Depending on the time, the restaurant may be packed! For the décor, they have a lot of interesting quotes and pictures on the walls. In addition to the meat and veggies, they have so many different varieties of sauces, dips, and seasoning. Four variety of salt! Horseradish, wasabi, Chinese mustard, and so much more. I never would have known how much I love Korean BBQ meats with Chinese mustard! I usually don't like pork bulgogi, but I love the spicy pork bulgogi here. They leave Wagyu beef just like any other meat and I dream about their bacon. I came here 3 times in the month of December! read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Grab exactly what you want and how much of it. - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Great quality, great quantity, good value. Jeong Won is the most recent KBBQ experience that I've had and I have probably dined at over 30 locations in the Southern California region between LA and SD. So far, this is the most genuine Korean BBQ experience that I have had. The biggest difference between this restaurant and other KBBQs in the area, aside from the great quality of their food, is the self-serve aspect which I enjoyed a lot as it gave way to a very cozy dining experience where I didn't have to worry about flagging down busy servers and keeping mental track of how long ago its been since I ordered more meat. The quality of their meats are stellar which boggles me considering this is a self serve restaurant. They had a huge selection of different proteins, cuts, and preparation styles. They also had a large selection of vegetables and sides; larger than anything I've seen in San Diego so far. They also include free soft drinks with your meal which is available via self-serve. Finally their condiment station offers a pretty sizable variety of wet and dry condiments to enjoy your meal with. The only thing that I find to nit-pick at this restaurant is that it is a tad pricy compared to other restaurants. In my experience, I was able to attribute the higher cost to the better ingredients and the inclusion of soft drinks. Altogether, I had an awesome experience and I will find it hard to enjoy other KBBQs without strictly comparing it to this restaurant in the future. read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is great!!!! Opens at 1030am and if you can do it, self - serve mountains of meat! You don't have to ring a bell, wait, place an order, then order your limited 4 or 5 meats at a time. Here you can take a plate, walk up to the meat self serve section and grab your own meat!! As much as you can eat! Be mindful, you will be charged $10 for un eaten meats. I'm so coming back here again! read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Yum - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

It's a smaller Korean barbecue spot in the heart of Convoy. The waiter seated me and my guest. It's a self serve which has its advantage on the portion of meat I can get. It can eliminated the waste of meat. I can get my own soft drinks. They have iced teas and couple of sodas. My favorite meat choices were waygu, short ribs, beef tongue and pork belly. They have a sauce bar, veggie options and other meat choices. The ambiance of the restaurant reminded me of a home vibes of random quotes on the wall and decors. I would say the quality of the food is great but can be better. It's still a great spot for self serve purposes. read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend wanted KBBQ so this was the closest spot. Though there may be plenty of eatery spots, for what we were looking for, we picked correctly. AMBIANCE: Parking: It's in a plaza however you're in Convoy so it can get pretty busy so do come early if you need to prep time for parking especially during lunch and dinner hours. Seating: Inside seating, room for maybe 50 people. Great for groups. Vibes: Welcome to Convoy! There are plazas and plazas of good eats! The spot itself is simple. It's nothing too flashy just a few pictures of food and some nice positive quotes displayed around the restaurant. I dig the lite rock music. Great place for group outings or a lowkey date night. FOOD: Meats (Recommend) Wow! It's basically unlimited. The setup is unique too. I'm usually familiar with servers giving you the meats but you basically go and get it yourself - with your choice of how much you want. You have your ground, air, and seafood, enjoy! Sides (Recommend) I really can't provide any recommendations since everything is good here. However, I would try to minimize your carb intake so you have more room for meats. The miso was nice to help digest food. Also, I would recommend trying to save room for frozen yogurt. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Friendly people and helpful! TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Lovely! Great selections, reasonable prices, and a pleasant ambiance. Would I come back here? Most certainly! However in respect I do feel like I should try the other KBBQ spots but if I get too lazy or I need a go to, then this is my spot! TIPS: * Come hungry! read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Wooo! - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Been here a couple of times ,i like its Korean BBQ buffet and that it's Self-serve, I can get as much meat as I want, and no limit on how many times I get it. The quality of the meats is just okay, flavors on marinated meats its also just okay, but that is why they have these sections of all the condiments you can use to put in your meats. Service is great, they are quick to pick up our used plates and change out the grill. Inside has many Fun Quotes to read on their wall. Parking is a challenge here too, we made a couple of rounds before we found a parking. This Korean BBQ buffet is just okay. read more

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I give it 1 stars which would have been a 5 star had we not been yelled at by the lady. Not sure if she was co-owner regardless super unprofessional. Which I'll get to that in a minute. The food was good that much I will say. Being able to just get up and get the meats and side dishes we wanted was very nice rather than waiting. We understand that if any meat and or side dish went to waste we would get charged no problem. A lady walks up starts screaming at my aunt and husband which I assure you they have footage of that. Screaming because we had wasted food. Common why not just charge us? Was that necessary. Then she goes to the other guests and starts talking about me and my family? I myself worked in customer service and I promise you this is not the way to act. Unbelievable. Get it together. She could've talked to us nicely and we wouldn't mind the extra charge. Unreal. Be more professional thank you. I'm not known for leaving bad reviews but this had to be known. I don't discourage anyone if anything go try it out and hopefully she wont be around to yell if you guys have left over. The food is still worth the try and the server was nice. I could tell she was embarrassed with everything that had happened. read more

Our friends brought us here and it was AMAZING! Gloria was our server, she's very attentive and friendly. The meat is so fresh and the sides taste home made. Love the buffet style because you can grab what you eat. I love the warmth/homey feeling of the restaurant. Can't wait to come back! read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Pork Belly, short ribs, miso soup and japchae. - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

It is always wonderful! I love sesame sauce with spicy Mayo or vegetable sauce. I like bulgogi! I wrap bulgogi in pack w/ onion. Wagyu and seafood is good! Angela was our server. She was so nice and sweet! She changed our grill top three time (w/ a smile everytime.) I ate so much and still smell Like onion garlic sesame. It's kind of a lot of $$$ but not really because I throw down!!! I mean business! I gotta get bulked up for the COLD hibernation season!!! read more

My husband and I had a great time here, it has a cozy and cute vibe. The food was so delicious too, we got up to get more four times! Shoutout to our server, Andres, who was so friendly and attentive the entire time. He made sure we had everything we needed and explained the food bar well, he added to the great experience. For the price, this place is beyond worth it. If you're looking for delicious KBBQ with great service and a welcoming vibe, this is the spot. We'll definitely be back! read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

besides the food being amazing, (that bacon!) and the environment being clean, our server Andres was amazing! He was all alone and kicked butt! I never felt without anything, so attentive! read more

This is our families go-to Korean BBQ in San Diego. Plenty to choose from, but we like coming here. Probably because its DIY! Just so much more convenient and not having to wait for service. Get up and go get your meat, sides, sauces, drinks, rice, and almost everything, at your own leisure. Parking is a serious pain, but we do our best not to let that bother us. There's street parking, but geeze that is even hard to find, so you have to be patient till someone leaves. Warning...these parking spots are small! Can't wait for our next visit back! PS....its fun to read all the different quotes, notes, etc on the wall. There's some I took a picture of attached here. read more

Glad we found this little mom and pop shop! It was opened an hour earlier than other Korean BBQ places. And it's definitely better than most Korean BBQ places that is self service. Smaller place though. Since we came pretty close to opening, everything was available and nice and neat. The owner even came around to talk to us. She was super friendly and talkative. I like the fact that you control your portions since I came with 2 other people. I didn't have to eat what they were eating. I got a variety of things and went back for the meats I liked. I also love their banchan choices. I got everything. Good kimchi and japgae too. Then the salad bar had a good selection too. Came with fountain drinks. Great sauce bar! It's more expensive then other kbbq in the area but I like portion controlling and I get to pick what I want without finishing a huge plate of it. read more

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One of the best customer service experiences I've ever had. This small restaurant is incredibly welcoming and friendly. The two girls working during our visit were attentive, always clearing dishes quickly and checking in to see if we needed anything. They serve the standard selection of meats (nothing too unique), but everything was fresh and well-prepared. The marinated wagyu was our favorite. On the other hand, the marinated bulgogi, which is usually my favorite at KBBQ, was just okay. The bathroom was also impressively clean, which you don't see often. My only small complaint is that they didn't have soda water. Overall, I'd give it a solid 4.5 out of 5. read more

This place is so terrible and gross. The food is buffet style, and they leave it out raw meat and you server yourself. The meat smelled spoiled and not fresh since it was turning grey. Told the staff that they should consider replacing some of the meats, but they acted like I should be lucky eating spoiled meat. Amazing there are so many other Korean BBQ places nearby, big mistake did not cross reference Yelp before going here due to being in the same plaza where I was picking something else up. My wife and I ended up sick eating here. BEWARE this place is gross and terrible, the food is not sanitary, and they do not refresh it properly, leaving it out for hours sitting in buffet trays. read more

My new favorite Korean BBQ place! We went on a Monday night and the staff was very attentive. The hostess explained their process and where everything was located and let us go! You get to choose exactly how much you want of everything which is perfect, because I really like certain sides and sauces, and I don't like other sides and sauces that they automatically give you at other KBBQ restaurants. The bulgogi and wagyu especially was so good, I also really loved the zucchini, garlic, onions, white rice, and potato salad as far as sides go. The hostess changed our grill multiple times. The ambiance is also great, the pop playlist and positive quotes around the restaurant create such a happy, relaxed vibe. Only small downside is the parking, the lot is small and full and the parking spots are also very small, so maybe consider street parking. Overall, I highly recommend this spot and can't wait to go back! read more

Great place to have Korean BBQ buffet Plenty of protein, vegetables and side dishes plus beverages - yummy read more

The food options: they had a nice variety of options, meat, vegetables, side dishes and condiments. I really like the option to choose the exact food I want to grill and this place allows for that... that way was so good. Service: they were very attentive to our table, changing out the grill plates often so that we weren't cooking g on a burnt grill, that was important and made a difference. The owner (Erwin) checked in on us multiple times (this was much appreciated and nice to see ownership checking in on customers, shows pride in their business) he even offered us some hot tea at the end of our meal. Ambiance: anytime you walk into a restaurant and smell grilled meats cooking, it's always a good thing. Relaxed non-rushed setting. We will continue to come back here as we truly enjoy K-BBQ and this is that with a twist.... See you again, Erwin read more

Too pricey! $41 per person plus tip. The place looks old and it's self serve. If I knew it was that much ahead of time, I will walk out of there. I will never go back. Food was good like any Korean bbq place and the sides, but it's NOT worth it. Found a place in Vista $23 per person sounds better. read more

I remember Jeong Won as one of my first experiences of Korean BBQ and that was yearsss ago! I've revisited Jeong Won more recently and was impressed by the no-frills vibes. You come in, all you can eat and drink (soft drinks/teas/water) as you please. I'm sure there's a time limit as that's the norm for AYCE. I thoroughly enjoyed the selection of proteins available. My faves were wagyu, short rib, pork belly, shrimp and mussels. You can help yourself to the banchan bar where you can find japchae, steam egg, fish cake, assortment of pickled veggies. The quality of the meats are pretty good and at this price point, still a decent deal. read more

Best Korean barbecue restaurant. No waiting for servers to bring food that doesn't match an order. No having to worry about time. No shortages. And the food is top notch. Along with that, the servers here are so chill and welcoming. You will really feel like you're at home you're here the moment you walk in. 11/10 read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Seriously hire a dishwasher. Last time I came with my family. It took FIVE grill changes before we got a clean grill without old food debris or soap still on it. Today, they ran out of clean dishes. How are you self serve and not have clean dishes. Then I ask for a dish and they tell me it was going to be a while before they wash the dishes. I'm still in awe how you don't have clean dishes on a Saturday at 5pm. SMH! read more

This is our absolute favorite Korean barbecue !!! lots of all you can eat options, very clean dining room and bathrooms. The staff is absolutely amazing and always very friendly. read more

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Met here for lunch with the fam on a weekday afternoon, pretty convenient that this is the only Korean place open early around 10am! I really like the self serve concept as I feel bad when Korean bbq restaurants bring out all those side dishes and I don't eat much of it. I love seeing all the different sauces I can use and that I can get my own quantity of anything. Lunch was $41 but hey it's all you can eat and came with drinks and dessert. The server was attentive and kept the buffet bar clean. Great experience, I'd probably get here early cause I can see it filling up fast! read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Old school All you can eat Korean BBQ. Pick your own meats. Great flavors great selection. Great service. Reminds me of old school K -Town in L.A. befor covid. This is my spot when we are in S.D.. Thanks read more

the quality of the foods are good! it's super clean, but the price point hurts. $40-$45 for 1 person when it's completely self-serve? we serve our food, our own drinks, etc. the only thing they brought out to us was the soup. we went at 11 am, so you would think they would have a lunch special? i liked it, but for the pricing, i will not be back. read more

Love that this restaurant is still in business! Came here in 2010 when it was the first and original AYCE KBBQ. It's very simple here. Serve yourself with meats and veggies. No need to wait for a waiter/waitress to reorder. Just keep stuffing your face for as long as you can! Downside: parking is rough. read more

This is one of the OG KBBQ spots to hit San Diego and I've been going here since the late 2000's. The price used to be more affordable back then (about $20/pp) and they used to have a self-serve ice cream machine that was legit McDonald's quality. It's gone through a few changes over the years, but Jeong Won will always be top tier with their unique self-serve buffet style selections. With options like beef tongue, American wagyu, and short ribs on their standard selection, you really can't go wrong. There's always a crowd here and always so lively inside. I especially love all the clever quotes that have been plastered all over the walls and bathrooms since they first opened. With so many other Korean barbecue places that opened up in San Diego since then, it's crazy that Jeong Won is still one of my top choices. Jeong Won walked so they could FLY lol. read more

Came here with my boyfriend and we absolutely loved this place. We just missed the lunch rush and had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Owner's sister Leah was there and welcomed us with such open arms and made sure we tried everything! She was kind and created such a fun and enjoyable ambience. Even tried some mussels! The food was absolutely delicious and we loved the buffet style selections! Overall, this place is amazing and we will DEFINITELY make this our spot! read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

We love to take my parents here since my parents aren't too big on red meat and this is the only AYCE KBBQ I know of that includes fish, shrimp, and squid seafoods! There are sooo many sauces and we love trying them all. There are also many sides and condiments available. Another plus is soda and tea are free. The most stand out feature of this AYCE KBBQ place is that you serve yourself buffet style. No more having to wait for someone to bring you your portion-limited meats allows for a more continuous and enjoyable dining experience. There have been so many times at other places where the orders take forever to come out or they get forgotten completely. During the time spent waiting, we lose our appetites. The workers do a good job of keeping the self-serve stations clean and food-safe. Servers are friendly and attentive. What my family loves the most about coming here is supporting a small local business. The owner is a very sweet and friendly woman who checks in on all the customers and tries hard to make a good experience for them. read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Prices 06/2022. Drinks free. No more senior discount - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Fantastic all-you-can eat Korean BBQ with self-serve stations so you don't have to wait and ask for specific cuts of meat to be delivered to your table. Why can't all KBBQ places operate like this?! Absolutely brilliant! The kimchi selection is brilliant as well. Loved the option between fermented and fresh baechu kimchi (napa cabbage). Plenty of seating for groups big and small. A mind-blowing selection of dipping sauces and generously sized saam (lettuce wraps) to make your Korean lettuce wraps. read more

Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet - Self-serve raw meat station. - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

A friend recommended this hidden gem so I decided to check it out while I was in town. Loved the "grab your own food" concept, you don't see these types of restaurants much anymore. No more waiting for staff to take your meat orders, just get up and get it yourself. The quality and variety of meat was great and sliced just right, but where this AYCE KBBQ restaurant shines is the variety of banchan and sauces that you won't find anywhere else. I didn't count, but there were about a dozen different sauces to pair with your meat. I visit SD a few times a year and will be returning here every time I'm in town. read more