absolutely slaps! came here after a long night out and was a little hungover, didn't want something…read morehot; this is a great pick me up :) haven't had this super often, so nothing to compare to, but it's really good!

I really enjoyed yuk dae jang! It was very popular when arriving so be sure to secure parking early…read moreon. It'll probably be tough on weekends. Overall, noodles were cooked well and tasted very authentic. I thought the kimchi could use improvement, but the dishes are nice to have around San Diego

added to list of favorite Korean bbq spots in San Diego ! Everything was honestly so good! Every…read moremeat was so flavorful and I will definitely recommend this bbq spot to family

Buga offers 4 AYCE menu options: A ($45.99), B ($39.99), C ($34.99), and Happy ($27.99). We chose…read morethe A menu because beef tongue is always one of my go-to meats whenever I eat KBBQ. Unfortunately, the beef tongue was the biggest letdown of the night. It was dry and seemed like it wasn't very fresh. However, the ribeye, beef short rib, and rib fingers were all good and ended up being my favorite meats of the evening. The biggest issue was the service. We came on a busy Saturday night, and while I understand weekends get hectic, the service was painfully slow. Our server never seemed to be in much of a rush, even with a packed restaurant. Since you're only allowed to order 4 plates of meat at a time, the long waits between rounds meant we spent more time waiting than eating. We also had to ask twice for a grill change, and it still took a long time before he actually returned with a grill change. By the time our next round of meat arrived, we were already getting full, which really took away from the all-you-can-eat experience. What made this visit even more disappointing is that I've eaten here before, and it used to be one of my favorite KBBQ spots. I celebrated my birthday here last year, and it was hands down one of the best KBBQ meals I've had. This visit just didn't come close to that experience. I'm hoping this was just an off night. I know Buga is capable of much better, but based on this experience, I can only give it 3 stars.

I've decided that I'll be going back to Friend's House Korean because their food is amazing. The…read moreflavors are bold and delicious. Aside from the food, the service was great from the busboy to our server, and to the lady (owner?) who wished us well as we left the restaurant. The ambiance was great. It felt like I was in a small Korean village restaurant enjoying local cuisine. While the food, service, and ambiance were great, the parking situation is brutal. It is a small lot shared with other businesses in the plaza and spaces can be tight for a truck or SUV. The key here is patience or arrive early. We made it before our reservation and I'm so glad we got a head start since I knew we would be on Convoy (iykyk). Overall, they really went the extra mile to accommodate a reservation for our large party and their service was above and beyond. Kudos to their team. And their dishes are worth coming back to. I especially enjoyed their Hot Stone Bibimbap and Tofu Soup (Soon Dubu) here, as well as their Galbi Short Ribs. I hope to be back again soon!

I haven't been to Friend's in a long time--honestly due to crappy parking lot. Too many businesses…read morein a tiny lot that you have to scrape your car to get in and out of the sedan-sized spaces in a SUV-owned world. The service is quick, efficient and brusk. Oddly they rush to order and serve but you sit and hang out for hours. It was a hot humid day so not the most comfortable place to eat in the summer. We ordered the spicy rice cakes (added ramen noodles) to start, bulgogi plate and tofu soup with beef. The meal came with 7 Bandhan but they were just Ok so we didn't finish them. The spicy rice cake was best. The bulgogi was generously portioned but a little tough. Tofu soup aas good but the beef again was a but tough. I would recommend because the food is solid and they don't rush you to finish and leave like some of the other Convoy eateries.

I've been to Jomaru three times in the last month and honestly it's been my go-to lately. It's…read morepretty much the only place I've been recommending or choosing when I go out. The bossam is sooo good, super tender and flavorful. The cabbage wrap isn't as pickled and is a little on the harder side, but it didn't bother me too much. The banchan are amazing, so fresh, super flavorful, and they keep the refills coming. I could literally be happy just eating those. We tried the gamjatang too and it's good, but definitely come with a group because it's a lot, like at least four people kind of portion and still some leftovers. The seollongtang is also really solid, but my current favorite is the spicy buckwheat noodles. So good. Service has been great every time, everyone is really friendly and attentive. The place is clean, but the only downside is sometimes there's a strong cleaner smell that kind of overpowers the food. And parking in that plaza is so rough but even with that, I still keep coming back.

This restaurant is probably one of my favorite Korean hot pot places. My friend and I go whenever…read morewe are craving the spicy pork. It is cooked and is so fork tender...delicious! I also always order the steamed egg because its great. However, this time it was fantastic! Light and fluffy. One of the best steamed eggs I have ever had. Also as far as the sides....I love the spicy potatoes always soft and yummy. I also love the onion! What? Yes. They are delicious dipped in the miso paste. Give Jomaro a try, they won't disappoint. Oh I forgot to mention parking is a challenge in this area so its a good idea to try and go early.

Dylan was an incredible server. We're visiting town and will be back before we leave…read more He was kind, patient, and very attentive. The food was great, and you can't beat the oyster happy hour. See you tomorrow, Choi's.

They have happy hour from 4pm- 6pm and brunch on Sundays. Paid parking lots only, but supposedly…read morethey offer validation at a specific location, check their website for more details. Came during happy hour. They had one server for 6+ tables that grew over time. Server was pleasant and refilled our waters. Another staff member brought food from the kitchen. Getting the check at the end of our meal took quite a bit of time. They have a mandatory 20% auto gratuity but also have another line on the bill for even more gratuity. Tried: Bulgogi birria vampiro $10 HH - two small tostadas piled high with toppings. Very messy to eat. Flavor was okay. Beef was very fatty. Multiverse fries $18 - super disappointed that these were absolutely drenched in franks buffalo sauce. It has a very unique flavor profile so we knew right away. Fries were soggy and beef and fried chicken thigh pieces were both on the fattier end. Not worth the price. Needed sour cream or guacamole. Cosmic Crunch Shrimp $12 - 4 very small shrimp that tasted pretty oily. Skip this. Yeosu Bliss $14 - a very raspberry forward drink. Overall it was just okay but the flavor profile just wasn't our thing.

This spot is AMAZING. We needed more restaurants in SD that close late, and I love that this one…read morecloses at 1am. I've been here multiple times at midnight hehe. The bossam is a MUST TRY. It is sooo good and unlike any other bossam I've had before. It's thinner and the edges were chewy. Sooo tasty and with the garlic, green onion, and jalapeno it's literally the perfect bite. The ddukbokki was solid too. Rice cakes had lots of flavor and I love fish cake. It was a tad bit too sweet for me though. I didn't really like the chadol yukdaejang, the flavor wasn't really for me, and I don't love clear noodles. Banchan is a bit of a hit or miss. Sometimes it doesn't look fresh. The first time we went the server gave us free corn cheese! It was delicious. They were so sweet. Ambiance is great too, they have kpop music videos on rotation!

I got off work past 9 PM last night and was craving dinner, so I looked up restaurants and found…read morethis Korean spot on Convoy that stays open until 1 AM. Once I walked in, I immediately saw it's the perfect late-night hangout with such a great vibe. It's styled like a cozy Korean pojangmacha pub, K-pop tracks playing nonstop, and the lighting sets such a nice mood. The three of us ordered bossam, and it was absolutely incredible!! The pork belly had the perfect balance of fat and lean meat--it's their signature dish for a reason. I couldn't stop giving it thumbs up This dish alone guarantees I'll be coming back for more. We also got spicy beef soup, which was rich, hearty and delicious, plus cold noodle soup. The cold noodles were decent but nothing mind-blowing. Next time I want to try classic Korean comfort foods like seafood pancake and cheesy spicy stir-fried chicken. Corn cheese is another highly recommended item here too. Our three dishes totaled $71, around $24 per person--pretty reasonable, and we left completely stuffed. It was only 10:30 when we headed out, and there was already a line forming out the door. This place is definitely super popular!

After a solo beach day, I was craving kbbq for 1. Luckily I remembered that SongHak offers half…read moreorders for kbbq. Every time I come here around evening/night time, the restaurant is pretty empty. Not sure why cos the food here is so good, the staff is nice, and the restaurant itself is clean. The parking in this plaza is a bit limited but I always tend to find a spot. For me and me only, I got a half order of wagyu beef belly with galbi sauce and a half order of prime beef tongue. The amazing waitress and I sparked a conversation while she grilled my meat. She was so awesome. The beef belly was so tender, but beef tongue was my personal favorite! So delicious especially with the sliced onion banchan. I'll definitely be back in the future!

I'm surprised there aren't more people here whenever we come back to dine in! This spot is a gem…read moreand has amazing quality of meat that AYCE spots don't have! - PARKING - Quite challenging in this busy but small lot! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Always attentive, and because they cook for you here, it's easy to enjoy your meal and not worry about the grill. There are several tables for BBQ, and the other tables can be used for regular dining or they can bring out the hot pot burner stove! Lots of space for large or small parties! - FOOD - We love the combo meals as it's the easiest to pick from and get a variety of meats! We love the Jowl and Wagyu Beef Belly here the most! - OVERALL - A great spot for quality KBBQ!

This was by far the best KBBQ I have ever had. The meat quality is insane. We got the Wagyu Sampler…read moreplatter for 3 of us and it was perfect. Will be returning very soon.

I learned of this sport through a friend's recommendation and it completely exceeded expectations!…read moreSot refers to the traditional iron/stone cooking vessel used in Korea, and here they grill the meat right on top of the cauldron lid so all the savory meat juices seep into the grilled kimchi and bean sprouts underneath. Highlights: - Sot Combo: We ordered the combo, which was more than enough food for three people to share. All of the meat cuts were fantastic quality! - Banchans: The side dishes were very tasty too. There's a large variety of options that stood out from standard KBBQ spots. Service: The staff actively helped grill everything for us, keeping the experience smooth and enjoyable. Next Time: We really wanted to try the fried rice at the end, but we were way too full. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. There's really nothing quite like this in OC!