I visited here with my family, and it was an unforgettable memory. Foods are good, and the staffs…read moreare all kind and nice. Highly recommend!

I love the kimchi so much, it's very flavorful and the setting is just perfect. I got galbi and it…read morewas perfectly tender.

My favorite Korean spot in San Diego. Every meal I've had here hits the spot!…read more Recommendations: * Premium bossam: tender and flavorful. The small is perfect for two people to share. * Original yukgaejang with ramyun: rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. You can ask for mild if you're sensitive to spice. * Brisket cold buckwheat noodles: refreshing and especially good on a hot day. The food is consistent, and the banchan is solid too, with their kimchi being a standout. Service is always nice and super efficient. Definitely one of my go-to recommendations for food in the Convoy area.

ORDER; Bulgogi Platter, Korean Army Stew…read more Highlights: - good amount of food, the bulgogi was good but did not have a defining bulgogi flavor. - the army stew was hot but missing flavor - Good variety of ingredients in each dish Cons: - both the bulgogi and army stew needed some more flavor, I think it was a tiny bit bland. Overall: I would come back but would try a different dish!

Buga is my absolute favorite KBBQ spot in SD! They get everything right, from the appetizers to…read morecorn cheese. Me and my friends highly enjoy this place as our go-to spot, the meat quality is great and so is the service. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to get KBBQ.

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 been wanting to come here for awhile and today is the day. Went on a Saturday afternoon and…read moresurprisingly there was parking. If you know Convoy you already know how difficult parking is. 5/5 We were seated right away once we got in the restaurant. The customer service here is seriously amazing. Staff kept coming back for water and refilled our soup and kept making sure we were good :) 5/5 I love the interior with the wood and the patio seating. There is plenty of seating 5/5 The food is soooo good! We got a mixture of dishes. Army stew, kimichi fried rice, grilled pork, and bibimbap. 5/5 Everything is sooooo good here! I'd recommend it.

Nov 9, 2024 It's…read morebeen 6 years since I ate here. I came with a friend, and saw I ate here before with the Asian Foodies MeetUp. I feel the same way, the food is expensive, and portions small. I ordered grilled mackerel, but it cost $20 for two fillets and a bowl of rice. Mackerel is just about the cheapest of fishes, sells for $2.29 a lb at Zion Market. The taste of the mackerel wasn't very exciting, I couldn't taste the grill flavor, and I wish they put some marinate on it. The dish I really wanted is Beef Bulgogi (but I like pork better) but it cost $27 and I couldn't bring myself to order it, too expensive. My friend ordered dumplings for about $14, but I did not taste them. My friend only ordered dumplings, which I did not taste. I come to the same conclusion as my previous visit, 6 years before. Not coming back ! Too many other places on Convoy St to try.

Where to go when you're craving the warm comfort of a pot of Gamjatang to share. This is a spicy…read morepork bone stew filled with pork, perilla, and other toppings and really hits when you want something hearty. We recently had the jokbal which was obscenely large for my husband and honestly pretty affordable at $40 considering all the accoutrements it came with. The restaurant is spacious and service is just friendly enough. Perf for a relaxed meal. The world cup game with Korea was also playing the day we went in so the restaurant was super lively with staff and customers watching together.

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.

Great spot with wonderful service. Food is creative and delicious. Our favorite was the dry rub…read morechicken wings, super crispy. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

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.

We came here for a table of three on a Saturday evening at exactly 5 PM. It was Labor Day weekend…read more Great center easy to park. Was seated quickly our waitress was very nice and was perfectly tentative. Immediately we enjoyed the vibe. Had all of my favorite K-pop mix. I could've sworn they were playing my Spotify daily mix videos. Menu wasn't huge, but everything that we got was amazing.. Son, husband and I enjoyed all of our dishes. Bossam is a must come again for! Perfectly boiled sliced pork belly that you layer yourself with shredded fresh green onion, sliced raw garlic, strips of kimchi radish, some sort of pickled radish, and a ssamjang sauce. The pork alone was amazing and the portion was huge! We barely made a dent in the platter. The kimchi jjigae stew was sooo good too! The broth was savory, just enough spicy, it has a pork riblet stewed in it that was cooked perfectly. Came out to our table still bubbling.. Takoyaki was pretty standard, but what made it a little extra was that you could tell it actually had two pieces of octopus and each ball most places only have one. It was moist on the inside, but firm on the outside perfect amount of sauce on top. Bulgogi was a good size. Portion flavor was spot on beef with sliced nicely and very tender however, there was nothing outstanding besides the portion. Cheese corn was pretty standard as well, but oddly the corn kernels were very sweet and tender so that was very nice. I couldn't tell if it was fresh corn or frozen corn. I was leaning towards it being fresh corn because the kernels popped very nicely and were so sweet. I'm pretty sure they fooled me and it was frozen corn. The staff was so nice. They gave us an order of fried dumplings on the house. And that was very delicious. We will most likely order this next time. It was a perfect mixture of meat and vegetables. The skin wasn't too thick so it wasn't overly chewy or hard but perfectly crispy. The restaurant is on the smaller side. I can see it getting very packed very quickly. By the time that we left a little after six all the tables were full, and there was a party or two waiting. It was very lively, and although there was only one waitress, she was on point.

A thousand times YES. Cozy, comforting Korean food and good music and vibes is what makes me keep…read morecoming back here. Along with their service as they are friendly and accommodating. For a laid back night to enjoy drinks with friends and food or even just a date night the vibes will be there. Their BOSSAM PAMUCHIN is on a whole different level that also has me itching to order every time I go there, but so torn cause I want to try other things on their menu haha.

I've tried quite a few Korean spots in San Diego, and Song Hak is definitely one I'd come back to…read more We ordered the grilled beef intestines and they were SO good. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and honestly way better than I expected. If you like Korean grilled intestines, this is definitely worth trying. Everything we had was really good, and the whole meal just felt very comforting and authentic. One of those Korean spots I'm really happy I found!

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!

One of my favorite spots in San Diego so far!…read more Since moving from NYC, I've had pretty high food standards, so I don't say this lightly--SOT BBQ is tied for my favorite restaurant I've tried in San Diego so far! The banchan was really good, and the meat quality was seriously impressive. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. The service was also incredible, especially considering how busy they were. We waited about 45 minutes during peak dinner time, which honestly wasn't bad at all given how packed the restaurant was. And you HAVE to get the cheese fried rice at the end. They use a special type of cookware that makes it look like this giant lid, and the fried rice gets perfectly crispy and cheesy. Such a fun way to finish the meal. I'd highly recommend getting the Prime package and sharing it between four people. Great amount of food, especially if you're getting all the sides and fried rice. Definitely a must-try if you're in San Diego!

We went around 8PM on a Saturday night for a party of 2 and got sat almost immediately. It was our…read morefirst time here and the food was good but had an issues happen during our visit. BTW this is NOT AYCE. It is also on the pricey end. Also they cooked all the food for us. Not sure if we will be back but maybe on a special occasion or if we are invited by friends to go. Food: We ordered the SOT Sampler Plate and a fried rice. My favorite was the Prime Short Rib. Everything was good but personally I can't tell the difference between the meat I ate here and from another KBBQ place. For the fried rice they kinda burnt our fried rice. It was so burnt that when we tried to scoop up the rice to try and get that charred bottom, it was stuck and moved the grill itself. Service: Staff were good and attentive to when we needed water refills and more sides. They cooked all the food and asked type of doneness we would like our meat. The only time they slipped was for the fried rice. Ambiance: The place is a nice smell of meat cooking. Feels like a pretty professional establishment. Definitely a place where you could bring a much larger party. Parking: This area has a parking lot space and at the time we came there were still plenty of spots.

Being from San Diego, Manna Heaven BBQ is one of those spots…read moreI've been coming to for years whenever I'm craving Korean BBQ. Came back over the weekend and saw they remodeled the place, it looks great! The food and service are still on point. Good selection of meats, solid side dishes, and everyone is always super attentive. I've never had a bad experience here. Pro tip: We only waited about 10 minutes for a table for two. If the line is long, there's a spot across the street where you can grab a beer or drink while you wait for the text.

For Korean BBQ, Manna BBQ really sets the standard. The bar is high, and after the remodel the…read moreentire place feels refreshed without losing what made it great in the first place. The updated decor looks clean, modern, and welcoming. What always stands out to me is the service. The staff is incredibly attentive and efficient without making it feel forced. Water gets refilled constantly, grills are swapped out before they get too burnt up, and food comes out quickly after ordering. It keeps the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. The quality of the food is also consistently solid. Everything tastes fresh, the marinades are flavorful without being overwhelming, and portions are fair. I also appreciate that they're accommodating with portion requests instead of making it complicated. Even the smaller details stand out here. Their sides are genuinely good, especially the steamed egg and rice paper. You can tell there's a difference in quality compared to a lot of other KBBQ spots. And ending the meal with the ice cream dessert option is just a nice touch that rounds everything out perfectly. Overall, it's just one of those places that consistently delivers a really good experience every time I go.