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    Manna Heaven BBQ

    4.3 (2.1k reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for groups

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    Corn cheese and Beef Belly
    Melodee Marie G.

    The food is very consistent across all the different mannas I've been to. All delicious and I love eating here for AYCE; never disappoints. I recommend the beef belly! It is basically like the bacon of beef! Fatty but has enough meat where it also may have a slight chew but can melt in your mouth. The best balance ever! The restaurant has some updates so it is unclear if we are to ring the bell or order through the iPad. Regardless, the servers are attentive and it is nice that people walk around and offer the grill change without needing to ask for one. It is a very casual vibe and fun atmosphere for an AYCE setting. I love how they offer ice cream for dessert! Save room, as it is also AYCE! No toppings, but huge containers of different flavors. Beware though, the work for the ice cream scooping can be a little challenging with the deep freezers for those who may be shorter or not long of arms. I come here maybe 4 times a year, and plan on going again! It is priced fair amongst all other AYCE Kbbq and I

    Galbi
    Tania T.

    We came by Manna in need of some Korean BBQ to start our weekend in San Diego. We had 4 people in our party and waited about 25-30 minutes before we were seated. You have to place your name and your phone # on the tablet at the front of the restaurant. You cannot reserve in advance. After being seated, we placed our orders right away. Our waters were prepped for our party, and the server was very attentive to our needs. We had the beef belly, brisket, pork belly, galbi, manna steak, and intestines. We also asked for kimchi, rice paper, ssam, jalapeno, garlic, gochujang, corn cheese, and fried rice. The meat came in very quickly after placing it on the tablet. The servers are also attentive to our grill, changing it when it's time, and refilling our waters whenever we're running low. There is even complimentary ice cream after our meals! Great place for some Korean BBQ if you're in the area and craving some! Will be back for more!

    Beef belly
    Jennifer C.

    First of all, the food here is DELICIOUS! Great selection of different meats. Personal favorites were pork belly and beef belly, but the sides were also great! We got steamed egg, tofu stew, and corn cheese. They also have self serve ice cream that comes with the standard dinner menu! For some reason they don't tell you it comes with, but it does! That leads me into the service - they are definitely not the most attentive here. Not the worst but not the best. Maybe it's because we sat in a private room and had a big group but it felt like they were pretty slow to bring the food or do grill changes near the beginning of our meal, even when it didn't seem too busy outside the room. Just in comparison with other KBBQ places I've been to. They also forgot one or two dishes from our orders and we had to remind them. Also the ventilation in here is pretty bad so be ready to smell like KBBQ for the rest of the day. Didn't help that in the middle of our meal, around 8:30 or 9pm, they started cleaning up outside and spraying harsh chemicals, so that was flooding my nose so much I pretty much couldn't taste my food anymore. I'd still come here, but I think there are some KBBQ places I prefer more.

    Kristina D.

    Everything that could've gone wrong went wrong during our visit here... We came in before 5pm on a Saturday expecting it to be semi-busy but not packed to the point where the service was terrible and boy were we wrong... at 4:30 I checked into the waitlist, and got a text at 4:46 saying our table was ready so we made our way to the host stand and waited an additional 15 minutes for someone to come and seat us. After being seated, we waited a FULL 30 MINUTES before someone came by to get our beverage order and start the grill. As we waited, I noticed the actual grill had a lot of pieces of food from previous customers' meals lodged in between the grill & the actual heating element. Eventually we get our food, I figured I was just hangry and tried to enjoy my experience at Manna with my grandma. As we're enjoying our meal, a staff member passed by our table while delivering what I assumed was a marinated meat to the table behind us AND HE SPILLED RAW MEAT JUICE ALL OVER OUR TABLE AND SIDE DISHES. I tried my best to politely bring it to his attention, he replaced our side dishes and handed us a stack of napkins to deal with the mess... it would've been much better if he could've grabbed a rag with sanitizer and wiped the table down. We wanted to order more meat and tried utilizing the ordering device attached to the table and found it does not work and you have to order directly from the staff (why even have the device there if this is the case?) Whatever, we finished our meal and enjoyed some of the complimentary ice cream and asked for the check. The check came and they tried to charge us for 3 guests when it was literally just me and my grandmother dining the entire time... We didn't even have any leftovers to be charged for, so I spoke with the staff and thankfully got them to charge us for the correct amount. I've given this place so many chances as I remember back in 2022 it was pretty good for the price point, but unfortunately with the series of events that unfolded with our dining experience today, I'm giving up on this place. at least the complimentary self-serve ice cream was good ‍

    Makayla R.

    This place is so, so good! We actually stumbled upon it by chance after trying a Curry place next door, and we're so glad we did. It's quickly become our go to KBBQ spot. The food is always delicious, the quality is fantastic, and the prices are very fair for the amount of food you get. Every visit has been a great experience, and we've already been recommending it to all of our friends who are new to town!

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    Ruth M.

    I don't live in town but was raised in the area. I was super happy with our food and service. The side dishes were very well portioned, and the cheese corn to die for! So happy we drove an hour away to meet with family and have dinner here!

    Banchan!!
    Faye A.

    Our family of 30 hungry humans got together at Manna Heaven KBBQ like it was Thanksgiving, and somehow, Alejandro handled us all like a grill-side hero. Thanks Alejandro!! The food? Absolute heavenly chaos!! LA Kalbi -- melt in your mouth tender, i almost cried!! Yes, I get happy tears when i eat good food!! Spicy Chicken -- bold, juicy, and not for the faint-tongued (seriously, this chicken could start a fire emoji). Bulgogi -- marinated perfection w a hint of fruit notes. Chadol -- paper-thin, family fave, and besties w sesame oil & gochujang. Every side dish was living its best life too!! Shoutout to the japchae noods!! I was so blissfully distracted by all the sizzling, flipping, feasting, and family fun that I completely forgot to take pics of the meats.... so you'll just have to trust me when I say: it was grill-tastic!!!

    Beef Belly
    Christi S.

    We had an alright experience. We came here for a birthday and they were able to seat a party for 10. The food was subpar at most, I'd definitely pay more money for higher quality meat. However, I do like the fact that they offer small intestines (곱창), on both their menus so it's not such a bad thing after all. I frankly could eat them all day. I also wish they served thinly sliced pork belly, it's way faster to cook than their pork belly slabs. It's more of a preference for me but that would've been game changer for me. For noobs (who have never grilled before), the beef belly is the easiest to slap on the grill because it cooks the fastest plus everyone gets to grab and eat it fast. Their banchan (side dishes) was poor. Usually Korean restaurants give lots of banchan and Manna was severely lacking in that department. If they withheld banchan because of lack of space on tables, perhaps they should reconsider because I love a good banchan. I'd highly recommend ordering through the tablet rather than the waiter taking our orders, because 50% of the order came out wrong lol. Like we ordered soondobu, but instead we got ramen. We ordered dumplings, but we got spring rolls...It wasn't consistent for most of the meal but we had much better luck ordering through the tablet. In all, service was really friendly and our grills were changed out often.

    Manna BBQ sides
    Maria C.

    Manna bbq is a great place for gathering with friends over delicious food! The all you can eat is worth the price with the amount of selections of meat and sides that they offer. I love coming here because there is something for everybody to enjoy on the menu. Servicewise, our waitress was good to us. The only downside of having to cook your own meat is that the temperature in the restaurant does get very warm inside. They did not have their air conditioning on during the time spent there upon inquiring about it unfortunately. But overall, the meats were fresh, the sides were delicious, and the service was great! Time passes by so quickly when you're enjoying the company of friends and sharing a great meal together.

    Hawaiian Pork Belly
    Samantha D.

    I've been here more than a handful of times and previously it's been pretty solid. Maybe it's because we tried new cuts, but this meal just didn't hit right this time. My work hosted a team meal here, so I was able to order things which I usually normally wouldn't. I should have just stuck with the typical brisket, I don't know which cut it was but the meat had actually already gone bad. I remember taking a bite and the taste was off. I ordered the shark ice cream for dessert and it was really frostbitten :0( Definitely wouldn't order it again. Since it wasn't satisfying I also ordered the macaron ice cream sandwich and that was the way to go. Avoid the popsicles, go for the macarons.

    Arleen A.

    Dinner was great here! I've been to Manna for so many years but never really put thought into the quality of meat they offered until now. I love how they marinate their meat really well at the Mira Mesa location! Galbi 10/10 - tender, well marinated, easy to cook and cut. #22. Marinated rib meat 10/10 - this one is my fav! Tender, chunky, and seasoned. Bulgogi 10/10 - usually never like this style because it's always too sweet. But here it's perfect and nice cuts! They're not that attentive here so make sure you press that button if you need anything at all. once you press it, they come running to assist.

    Outside
    Cindy I.

    I always leave here stuffed. Great choices in meats and sides. The staff is friendly and quick. Sometimes there can be a long wait, but that's typical in a good Kbbq spot. They have a few tvs and good music playing while you eat.

    Hair found :(
    Julie B.

    I've been back to this location a few times, and recommend adding yourself to the waitlist as soon as you get there. Service can be slower if it is busy, but they are always attentive and quick when you do place an order. Nonetheless, I ordered their bento box for takeout since the portions are generous, but the wait time was longer than anticipated (25 mins instead of the proposed 10 min wait) and unfortunately found a hair in the food. I'm still going to support and give them another try, but will be wary moving forward

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    Ask the Community - Manna Heaven BBQ

    Do you have patio all table out side because I have dog?

    Do they cook the food for you or do you cook it?

    You cook your food at the table.

    Is there a lunch price?

    No, they only have two price categories for the whole day: A1 $33.99 & A2 $26.99 currently as of 01/11/23 (prices may change)

    Do you charge a Corkage fee? And how much? Wine only or Alcohol as well?

    Hello yes there is a corkage fee

    Do they take reservations at all? I'm having a surprise birthday party here, but really hoping my friends can since early and be seated to surprise the birthday girl!

    Hello, yes but there is different minimum number of people requirement depending on the day and location. Please call the restaurant to book and get more information. Thank you,… Read more

    Are you open today for New Years?

    Yes we are :)

    Do you have ssamjang available for a dipping sauce?

    yes, I always ask for it when I go. They have lettuce wraps too you just have to ask for it.

    Do you have outdoor dining? Specifically outdoor dining with AYCE Korean BBQ?

    No not at this moment. Our landlord has requested us to take down the outdoor tents so we stopped serving outdoor since then.

    Do they still serve free coke help thing?

    No, sadly

    Can I make a reservation for 10 people 2 weeks in advance?

    Yes you can please call the location to book reservation. Thank you!

    If I order from door dash, will the meat be uncooked and be able to grill at home?

    Hi there are items that are fresh/uncooked and also cooked items. Manna have both cooked and uncooked

    Is there outdoor seating at this location?

    When I went last month, they no longer had outdoor seating available.

    Are they still offering AYCE?

    Yes we are :)

    Why can't i join the waitlist on yelp? It says "the waitlistis closed" like every day since open to close hour? How can I come in for lunch? And how much is ayce lunch price for an adult? Thank you

    I believe there is no lunch prices right now due to Covid. So it's the regular dinner prices and they did raise it by a few dollars due to rise of meat costs. Sorry don't remember their new costs when dining in. But I think the waitlist is closed… Read more

    Is the waitlist and line process the same for dine in during Covid? (Put name into tablet and wait outside?)

    Yes, it is the same except check the temperature before get to the table

    How much are the takehomes (&menu?) during cov19?

    They're selling by the pound at least that's what they said when I called last week - is maybe call and ask based off the meats you'd want ( look at the reg menu and pick out of a few and ask)

    What time does lunch end?

    Hello! It ends at 4pm ;)

    Can you go solo there?

    Absolutely

    Do they open during the morning?

    Open at noon most of the time

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