Good service and food! I had brought a friend that never been and it was such a good time and also just nice to have good servers and waiters! read more

Food was amazing. We opted for the Prime selections so that we can order seafood with our AYCE experience. Wish I had a chance to take photos but our hunger took over and we just chowed down. Service was fast and the staff were attentive. You also have the option to order from the screen on the table and the wait time for your order to arrive is super quick. Went here on a Tuesday and was surprised the tables were almost all filled up. Made the reservation via Yelp and when we got there, we were seated right away. This restaurant is where the old IHOP restaurant used to be, by the 24 Hour Fitness gym. We were a little ashamed we're pigging out while the patrons of the gym were burning calories Lots of parking and the place is clean. One of the things we loved the most is how spacious it is compared to other KBBQ places. Plenty of elbow room at each tables. We are also very pleased with every single staff member there. All so friendly and welcoming. Superb experience. Can't wait to go back! Ohhh, and don't forget to ask for your soft-serve ice cream when you're done. read more

Wanted to give this place a try because it's close to where we live! And we don't have to go all the way up to convoy for kbbq. I wanted to like it.. but the meats weren't all that good. Very basic, and doesn't taste fresh. Service was good tho! read more

Know how their pricing works before you go! We were tricked out of $120 for 2 people for lunch...and told we couldn't take our leftovers home. We felt scammed. It was our first time and we asked our server to tell us how it worked. They explained the menu has two prices: Prime meat for $49 per person and Regular for $39 per person. No other options. Or are there?! We got the Prime knowing 4 meats was going to be way too much food, because it comes with all the sides. The hubs and I obliged to pay Prime because we knew we'd take the rest home. We had enough left over for 2 more meals and asked for a to-go box. They said they can't give us one or they would "have to charge us by the pound to take it home because we got the all-you-can-eat." The words "all-you-can-eat" are listed nowhere on the menu. I asked were there any other options? "Yes!" they said. "If you ordered by the pound you can order less meat, get the same sides, pay less, and take it home." We paid $120 for 2 for lunch, and decided not to pay extra to take our 2 meals home. I hope they give it to the homeless or don't waste it. My gut tells me they waste a lot of food. They did keep asking if we wanted more meat during our meal, but since we weren't told it was all-you-can-eat we just thought they were trying to sell us more food. So, no thank you. Now we get it. Of course the servers (and management) aren't going to tell you how to pay less. They all want bigger tips. $120 per table for 2 minimum is huge. We agree with the other reviews that the food is good, but we walked out of there with such an icky feeling. read more

We came here on a Sunday around 4:30 PM for a birthday dinner and had a really solid experience overall. Parking was super easy, which is always a win, and we were seated right away with no wait. Service was fast from the start. The staff kept things moving without making us feel rushed, and the banchan (sides) were a highlight with being fresh, flavorful, and constantly replenished. The meats were a bit more hit-or-miss. Some cuts were good, but overall they were just okay compared to other AYCE Korean BBQ spots. One fun surprise was the ice cream cone dessert at the end. It's simple but a nice, playful way to wrap up the meal especially with kids. We were actually there celebrating a birthday but didn't mention it since the birthday person is a bit shy, and no one asked. That said, we did see another table get a fun birthday moment with staff singing and holding up a cute, Instagram-worthy sign, which looked like a great time. Next time, we'll probably speak up and join in on that. Overall, a pretty good experience with great service and sides. Definitely recommend trying the jjang steak. read more

A solid, decent option but not overly memorable. We came in after a Little League game and appreciated that there was no wait and the service was friendly. We did the regular AYCE. Everything was fine and they do a good job, though nothing really stood out. Even the Hot Cheetos corn cheese (a unique touch!) was just okay. They do offer ice cream for dessert, but only vanilla flavor. Good if you are in the area and want convenience, but it didn't blow me away. read more

Jjang Korean BBQ - Hot Cheeto Corn Cheese - Korean Near Me - La Mesa, California

The hot cheeto corn was not it.. Everything else was good for a new KBBG place not off Convoy. Wait wasn't too bad. But they don't really have vents so it gets smokey in there. The service was awesome! read more

Jjang Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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First time here! Great service, very friendly waitress and associates busy helping all diners. All the food was delicious and we ate a lot as it's all u can eat! We had the pork belly and pork brisket and pork steak and short ribs and chicken. They gave u dipping sauces such as teriyaki and hot sauce to give the meat flavor. All associates were busy bringing food and keeping ur tables clear of clutter. They even had a small cone of ice cream to give u at the end! Great place to come if you're on a low carb diet also! We were pleasantly impressed by this restaurant in our rancho San Diego neighborhood! read more

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First time trying korean bbq here and I was not impressed. The food quality was not good at all and the service was horrible. Way to overprice as well when you can go to another korean bbq for cheaper and way better. Wont be coming back! read more

After driving out to Rancho San Diego to see a movie with the family we decided that we were in the mood for Korean BBQ and lo and behold there is now one in this area. We arrived and we're greeted with a fairly long line it did take about 40 minutes for us to get seated but everyone was very nice and I'm glad we waited. We were seated we ordered our drinks and started right into the menu. they have a very good selection of meat , a great selection of sauces , and a lot of other specialty items included in the cost like Korean Fried Chicken , dumplings and even calamari. I was very impressed by the experience and having a good Korean barbecue in my area is fabulous. I highly recommend stopping in and having a wonderful time. read more

Jjang Korean BBQ - Ordering tablet - Korean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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AYCE Kbbq in a not so crowded area. Plenty of parking and a large clean restaurant. The tables were large but the grills were small for a group of six and only one in the center so it was a bit difficult for everyone to reach. Not a lot of meat fit on the grill at once so you end up having a lot of waiting time. It would be good for group of 2-4. Their meat was fresh and had a large variety even for their regular menu ($34.95) compared to the prime ($43.95). Kids (age 5-10) prices are $14.95 (regular) and $19.95 (prime). We got the regular as it had everything we normally eat like the pork belly and the short ribs. Their side menu was pretty good too which had all the usual wraps and sides. They give you this large daikon radish on a small plate and that is not to eat but to us to clean the grill. Don't wait too long to use it as it won't take off hard burnt sauces. So use it quickly to clean the grill after cooking marinated meats and just ask for a grill change if too burnt. We were looking forward to their soft serve ice cream but their machine was broken so they didn't have any. Check with them first before you promise your children some soft serve! They will also add 18% gratuity for a groups of 6 and up. read more

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KKB GEM IN EAST COUNTY Finally! A decent kbbq place in the east county area. Address is La Mesa but we consider this Rancho San Diego. What I love most is that - because it's fairly new and the location, there was no wait. Even on their yelp page, it shows at their peak, a 30-min wait but that's nothing compared to the popular kbbq places in Kearny Mesa. We were seated right away on a holiday evening (Monday) at 6:30pm. Lots of tables, and we were happy they accommodated us at a table that had room for our stroller. Meats were easy to order through a server in the first round, then ongoing through an iPad. LOVE that they offer half orders of the meats! This is one of the things we look for in a kbbq place so that we can try a lot of different meats without getting too full too quickly. We also love how many sides they offer! The hot Cheeto corn was definitely worth a try. And love that they offer a cheese steamed egg (as well as regular steamed egg). They have everything you would expect in their sides, as well as fried rice, Korean fried chicken, and ramen. Service was quickly and super friendly! Felt like all the servers wanted to be our friend with how they'd make unique comments to our family. Anything we asked for was provided quickly and with a smile. Meat quality is good, too. Our favorites here were the jjang steak, beef belly, and beef brisket. (Only disappointment was the pork belly which is easily one of my go-tos... theirs had a sweet taste to it for some reason.) My daughter loved that they offer banana milk as a drink. Our 6-year-old was about $15. Don't forget about the complimentary soft serve cones! Their hoods are built underneath the grill so the restaurant feels much more open. The playlist when we went was on point with 90s and 00s hits! We will definitely be back and can easily see this being our go-to kbbq place given its location, little-to-no wait time, and vibes! read more

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I love the fact that I was able to be seated with a group of 4 quickly on a saturday during dinner time. The service was fast and thorough. We never had to wait for our grill to be changed when needed. The meats all seemed like good quality and they have many sides. I will say that the Korean Fried Chicken side was disappointing and was not fresh or crisp. Other than that, it was all wonderful. read more

The food and service were really good. It's just a really long wait even with reservation. It was also noisy. read more

Jjang Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - La Mesa, California

A new Korean bbq place has opened close by my work and we decided to try it with co workers. We came here shortly after they opened at 1130am. We were the 3rd party inside so they had to prepare a double grill table since there was 7 of us. Their cost is 35$ per person but that includes drink and free ice cream! They have the standard meat selections but a few other things I haven't seen like hot Cheeto cheese corn and green onion salad. Their portions are nice and you can also order a half order which is nice. Staff was nice and welcoming. They are a little delayed with coming over after pushing the call server button is pushed on the tablet. Overall the quality was good, well seasoned, it's nice the provide the sauce refills in the table for us as well as plenty of water. I'd come back here definitely read more

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This is an amazing new kbbq spot!! All the meats taste very high quality and the marinades are delicious. I do like they have a lot of side options including Korean fried chicken and speciality corn cheese!! They have a tablet on the table so you can re order whenever you're ready for more. I would say the seating is a little limited, sort of a smaller place because we did end up waiting an hour for a table but it was honestly worth it for the quality of food. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. We usually make the drive to Mira mesa for our kbbq but I think we found our new spot I will def be back!!! :) read more

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My husband and I LOVED Jjang BBQ in La Mesa after our visit yesterday! Finally no need to drive all the way to convoy!! Everything we tried was seriously delicious, and the service was impressively fast. Ordering from the tablets made everything so easy and smooth -- no waiting around and more time to eat (which we clearly enjoy ). There's plenty of parking, which is always a huge plus, and I loved that you can join the waitlist directly through Yelp. The space is also so nicely spaced out and super clean no matter how busy it is! Our favorites were the classic bulgogi, Hawaiian steak, and the spicy brisket -- all perfectly seasoned and cooked. We may have gone a little overboard with the sides... okay, a lot overboard but zero regrets. The Hot Cheeto corn cheese made my Mexican little heart SO happy -- it was insanely good. It was so good I forgot to take a picture before digging in, which honestly says everything. And can we talk about the free soft serve at the end?! Such a perfect way to finish the meal -- truly the icing on the cake. We'll definitely be back and already can't wait for our next visit! read more

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The best meat quality so far! My husband and I love KBBQ and typically go all the way out to Convoy for the better quality and to satisfy our craving but this place really did exceed our expectations when it came to the food and the best part is that we live only 5min away. TIP : get on the waitlist ahead of time. And apparently you dont even have to be there to be ahead of those already present and waiting. Kind of a flaw in the way they seat but now that we know , we will be doing the same. Their premium menu is $43 and includes the seafood options as well as other upgraded meats like ribeye steak. Their sides are all so good but for me their pickeled veggies and radish sheets were the winners! We enjoyed the food alot and can say that the hour wait was worth it. read more

Very enjoyable experience! We went for a lunch date and many other couples or families were there too. The wait was still less than 5 minutes. Pricing is simple. It's one price per person depending on your choice of basic or premium menu. Basic is great! Lots of items to pick. They give you sample appetizers, a salad and three sauces to start. You can choose 4 meats at a time and it was a full plate of each. My husband started off cooking the meat but as he ate and I wanted more then I started to cook as well. There is a two hour limit but for two people we didn't reach it. We couldn't order more than our initial order. If you want more you can order on screen or in person. They made things really user friendly. The restaurant is clean, noise level surprisingly lower than I'd expect and service was really good. I loved the ice cream cone at the end. It's included in your price and a really great touch to keep you smiling on the way out. read more

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I was excited to try this new KBBQ since it's so close to home. It's located in the Rancho San Diego Village shopping center where there's plenty of parking. It looked pretty busy for a week night, but we were seated quickly and the service was impeccable. You can order directly from the server, or using the digital menu at your table. I appreciated that the serving sizes weren't huge so you don't feel like you're filling up on one thing, and if you want more of any dish, it comes out within minutes. My favorite meats were the beef brisket and thinly slice pork belly. I thought the Jjang steak was just mid-quality. There are tons of sides included with the AYCE menu. I especially liked the glass noodles and bean sprouts. The hot cheeto cheese corn was fun to try, even though it stuck to the bottom of the plate. I was too full to try everything, so I'll be coming back again! read more

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I had a good experience here. There was a wait because it was the grand opening weekend, but I was sat within 30 minutes. Tons of parking available in the lot. The staff was pretty quick and as soon as they take your order and you're able to have the rest of the experience ordering through an iPad and the food gets very quickly. I love now there's air vents in the grill so all the smoke gets sucked into the bottom of the table , instead of your face . My eyes didn't burn because it never got smokey. The only thing bad was the rice paper. It tasted stale, the rice paper didnt taste smooth and fresh. My favorite was the JJang Steak and Hawaiian Steak. Don't forgot to grab your soft serve ice cream at the end of the meal! I'll be coming back! read more

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The ambience is very good here! Wait staff are young and vibrant as well as eager to please. This was our first time here since the grand opening a year ago! It's all you can eat (AYCE) for 2hours. So come with an appetite eat til your stomach hurts LOL. There's two sides to the menu, prime meats which has the seafood items, and the regular meats which has pork and chicken. For the sides I highly recommend the pork fried dumplings! They were scrumptious, I ordered it twice! Fried rices are very tasty too! The service was always on point, the best I've seen here in the USA! So nice to have a Korean BBQ place here in Rancho San Diego! Oh they do sell wine, beer, and Soju. And of course there's free ice cream at the end, only vanilla! read more

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I had never been to a Korean BBQ before, so when I saw Jjang Korean BBQ slowly being built in La Mesa, I was excited to try it once it opened. Today was finally the day, and the experience did not disappoint! Jjang offers two price levels. The regular option includes 37 different meat choices, and you can select four meats from that list, along with an impressive 67 sides and soups. They also offer a Prime option for $43.95, which features the same 37 items plus premium meats and shrimp selections. Since this was my first time trying Korean BBQ, I went with the regular option, which offered more than enough variety. My waitress was very kind, professional, and helpful. She even started me off by placing the meat on the grill for me, which made the experience feel more comfortable as a first-timer. I grilled the meats first, then paired them with sides like lettuce wraps, salad, cucumbers, glass noodles, and pickled cucumbers. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. By the time I finished the first round of meats and sides, I was already full! I cooked my chicken next but was only able to take a few bites because the portions were generous. Next time, I definitely plan to come with a group. Korean BBQ is meant to be enjoyed with others, and it helps to share the large amount of food. One thing to note: Korean BBQ restaurants, including Jjang, do not allow take-home boxes for uneaten food, even if you paid for it. It's just part of the dining style, but something I'll keep in mind for future visits since I don't have a big appetite. The ambiance inside was clean, modern, and inviting. The only downside was having to listen to a crying baby for most of the meal; something the parents should have been more considerate about. Still, that had nothing to do with the restaurant itself. Overall, the food was superb, the service was excellent, and the experience was memorable. I happily give Jjang Korean BBQ 5 stars and look forward to returning with friends next time! read more

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Overall the food was good but not great. There were so things that I did like, and some things that I didn't like. What I liked: I really liked that there was space between tables so you're not sitting on top of other guests. Always a common issue with Korean bbq. The service was good! Very friendly and reactive to customer needs. There is a tablet at every table to enable self-service. You do need to pay for refills for soda, that was a bit disappointing. The portions were good, but the quality of the cuts was subpar in my opinion. Not a huge array of options for sides, but it gets the job done. What I didn't like: The grills looked old and not what you'd expect to see from a new restaurant. The sides were served cold. The kimchi dishes were not good. The rice paper was also served hard, it was not prepared. The overall quality of the meats weren't great. Very chewy and fatty cuts. Overall, I love that there is a new place in town, it was very busy, which is great, but we will likely not be returning considering the price point and the quality. read more

Jjang Korean BBQ - A few selections of cuts - Korean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Located in the Smart and Final shopping center, is Jjang Korean BBQ. We tried them shortly after their opening, and overall it was a really great experience. The space is fairly big and they can accommodate large groups. The smells as you walk in are amazing with the sounds of sizzling meat all around you. You can tell they're still sorting out a few details, but the staff is incredibly friendly and the ordering process, both through the waitress and the table-side tablet, was smooth and convenient. For an all-you-can-eat joint, the quality of the meats and sides was excellent. We ordered several items from the premium menu, and the highlights were definitely the ribeye, thinly sliced brisket, and beef tongue. The sliced pork belly was solid too. Don't skip the veggies, they come with onions, zucchini, mushrooms, and pair that with ordering plenty of butter to grill up. Also recommend getting the tofu soup and tossing in some cooked meat for a great flavor change-up. The one downside, and the only reason this wasn't a 5-star visit, was the service handoff. It seems our original waitress went on break without turning the table over to another server, so we waited more than 30 minutes with no food arriving. Finally, I flagged down another waitress and she went above and beyond to get everything out to us, she absolutely saved the day. Also, the time to wait displaced on the check in tablet was way off. It displayed a 11-24 minute wait, but it took about an hour to be seated with about 7 parties in front of us. It appears that you can reserve through Yelp in advance, so highly recommend doing that. Despite that hiccup, Jjang has a ton of potential and the food quality alone makes it worth coming back. Excited to see how they continue to improve as they settle in! read more

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I like it because it's not a huge establishment. Not loud and crazy. Food is good and close to my house.

I really like it it's just a long wait so I recommend to get on the waitlist before you even drive over

It was our first time here and the customer service was very good. We were seated fast and they took our orders fast.Honestly the food was okay, they did have unique menu items.Which I was excited for but it was nothing special. read more

Jjang Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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This spot is great for kbbq! I frequent kbbq places and this was a first time at Jjang for my family and I. They provide an experience with a self serve tablet which I enjoy in this type of setting. We opted for the premium option on the menu and the ribeye has to be one of the best I've tried at a KBBQ. The Hot Cheetos cheese corn is also a unique menu item I enjoyed. Everything else pretty much tasted with typical KBBQ. I do wish the portions of the sides were bigger for sharing (rice paper,radish,garlic etc.). The service was great, Mark was a highlight of our visit. Overall, if i'm ever in East County, I'd visit Jjang again! read more

Finally made it, came for lunch. Service was exceptional. Food was good, only thing came up short is the grill, it was crusted with old food which was disappointing. We've been to many kkbq so we can distinguish when the grills are being cleaned and oiled properly. If they can do better on that, this place is not bad at all. read more

Really impressed with this Kbbq restaurant! I may even say this is in my top 3 for Bbq in SD now! -quality was great & tasty! From the sides, to the meat slices, everything tasted yummy -i like that they do half orders of meat too -meat isnt super thinly sliced like other places -i like that they serve mini side versions at the beginning-even the kimchi was yummy -it's nice that the grill was stone. Ive only ever seen metal grills before -service today, on a Sunday morning was great! Everyone was very kind, efficient, & always attentive -love that there's a screen to order more, so you don't have to wait on a server -has a parking lot -many side options! From Sundubu tofu soup, to korean fried chicken, i feel like this restaurant has more side options that others -many seating options, from booths, tables, & long tables for large parties It's nice to have a kbbq spot in East County. We wish them much success in this area. read more

First, I really didn't have high hopes of a KBBQ in rancho area but I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant looks nice and had lots of space. The service was very fast. I really was beside myself with their table electronic menu you can place your order and the food comes out fast. The quality of the meat was superb. A lot of places would skimp on the slices by making them super thin however, Jjang did it right! You have to try the hawaiian steak. That was amazing! Probably the best meat I tried there. I would definitely take a date there. Though, I wish they had a better selection of sauces. I would give them another star if they had a diy sauce bar. read more

Jjang Korean BBQ - Regular menu - Korean Near Me - La Mesa, California

I was so excited to see a Korean BBQ spot open up so close to home, and Jjang definitely brings something fresh to the area. The interior is modern, clean, and sleek -- a really nice atmosphere to walk into. The service was good as well, especially considering it was their grand opening and the staff was clearly busy. Monica did a great job. The food was solid overall. The flavors were good, and while the meat quality was decent, it wasn't particularly standout -- not bad by any means, just not exceptional. The pricing is fair, though, with the standard menu at $34.95 and the premium at $43.95. Overall, Jjang is a great addition to the neighborhood. It's something different, tasty, and convenient, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow over time. read more

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This was place was great. The service was fast. The meat was fresh and the sides were all fresh. Must try. Come before 6pm, this place gets packed. I'm not surprised. Adding to my rotations of places to take people that come visit from out of town. read more

What a LET DOWN. So bummed we did not have a good experience as we live nearby and it felt like we waited forever for it to open. First fail: they have no reservations, no online check in, and no call ahead. You walk in at your own risk. Which we did, we knew there was going to be a wait. But when I put our name in there was 13 parties ahead of us. No where to sit and wait as it was packed. Employees running around frantic and stressed. We waited nearly 3 hours for the text that our table was ready. If it wasn't a somber night we would have left. But since we didn't eat yet we decided to give it a shot. The pricing is pretty cut and dry. Premium or not. We had 2 adults and a teen and opted for the better of the 2. I don't know where to start. Took forever to get drinks. We order apps on the iPad which never came. Ordered more drinks that never came. You don't have a set server so we kept trying to stop someone to help us. You pay for unlimited and now we know why, because no one comes by with more food or to offer additional ordering. The apps that we finally got were NOT good, so tiny and not shareable, and cold. We felt rushed and like they did not want us there. Over a $175 bill for 3 people and we left hungry. We will not be back and we don't see it lasting long if they don't seriously fix this - and even then, and the food wasn't worth it even if we didn't wait. Total letdown. read more

This isn't our first time going to Korean BBQ -- I consider myself a seasoned connoisseur. Most places leave me smelling like burnt meat, but I'm happy to report that I didn't smell like a charred oven! Jjang had excellent wait staff - everyone was super kind and helpful, from the moment we walked in to leaving! You start off by getting seated - we came in on a Sunday afternoon when it wasn't too packed (I noticed there's much longer wait times during weekend evenings - so I recommend coming afternoons if you don't wanna wait outside in the cold. As soon as you're seated, there's a salad, glass noodles, and sides. Your waiter/fess will activated the tablet for you to order. We went with the Regular menu which was more than enough to satisfy 2 people! We had fish cake, corn cheese, Korean fried chicken, steamed egg cheese (this portion was huge and I'll skip it next time to make more room for meat), pickled cabbage...these were just the sides we ordered! Everything was so good. As for meats, we had Hawaiian beef (loved this), thin beef belly teriyaki, pork belly, spicy pork belly, garlic chicken...we kept ordering the same things because it was so good! In between grilling, you'll use the giant radish to clean the hot plate. Super easy! Just be sure to watch your meats as they grill and flip them. Then dip in the sauce and enjoy. We'll definitely be coming back and bringing friends! Such a great deal too. read more

Jjang Korean BBQ - Grilling! - Korean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Everything is so well done. From first walking in to the service. Even when they change the grill. They have it so dialed in. I totally recommend this place. The food is always good. read more

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I enjoy Korean BBQ and luckily we have so many in SD but this one stands out! They have plenty of options including sides! The marination was done perfectly with lots of flavor. We waited 1.5 hours for a table on a weekday. I hope they consider reservations or an online check in system in the future! read more

Great AYCE selection; great service and attentive staff; great ambiance and hassle-free parking area!

Friendly and fast service, fantastic food and fire soundtrack! Love Jjang Korean BBQ!