Can't believe it took me this long to finally make my way to this place! Small place within the food court mall in sorrento valley/mira mesa. They serve authentic dishes here! For my first visit I opted for the pork cutlet which comes with rice and side salad. And a side of spicy cucumber and radish. The salad dressing was so good! The salad itself was simple but fresh and tasty. Pretty good portion for the pork cutlet, and the banchan was 10/10. Food came out fast and they are also very friendly! Will need to try the other items they have. Overall really good spot to get quick Korean dishes! read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Pork cutlet - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Fast and fresh and homestyle is how I would describe Sue's Korean kitchen. What I appreciate the variety of menu options and even side dishes that you can order. I am usually not in this area, but this place has been on my list for some time because yelpers have talked it up. This does not disappoint because you can see from the pictures there are fresh ingredients used and I came right at opening and I'll tell you that it took seven minutes from start to finish and when I held the GIMBAP you could feel the freshness and warmth that they just made it. I'm sure this is a popular spot, especially in this food plaza during work hours of lunch but if you get there right when they open there is nobody waiting in line. From the smell to the taste, everything was like a snapshot of Korea. read more

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I definitely recommend trying the lunch special cupbap (mini bibimbap)! Super tasty, fresh, and has the homemade taste :) Service is amazing too. Everyone is so friendly and sweet. A small cozy place and there's seating outdoors to eat. It's better for takeout! read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - 20. Cupbap - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious Korean food that made my Saturday lunch! Menu is easy to follow and there are a variety of banchan for a separate purchase. I tried the Lunch Special Cup Bap ( smaller version of the full Bimbimbap ). Lunch specials available only from 1000-230pm. Second order is Japchae. Yummy glass noodles with beef and veges! Workers are nice and friendly. read more

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Omg this place is LEGIT. I was working nearby and stopped by for a quick lunch. I ordered the lunch special Bimbimbap. It was delicious and just the right amount of food for lunch. You can tell this is all made in house with TLC. They also sell kimchi and sides that many people were purchasing. The service is friendly and the wait wasn't long for a freshly cooked hot lunch. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Seating is outside only on the patio. read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Bimbimbap lunch - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

The beef bibimbap is really good and all the veggies in it taste fresh! I also sometimes get beef bulgogi and it's a lot of food. The banchan here is also really good! Love the fish cakes and seasoned potatoes! read more

I was in the area for work around Sorrento Valley, right on the border of Mira Mesa, and decided to grab some food to go. Ordered a bibimbap and tteokbokki...prices were great and service was super fast! The bibimbap portion was smaller than some other places, but tasted great. It's a tiny little hole-in-the-wall spot with no indoor seating, but there's shared outdoor seating with a few other small restaurants. Definitely more of a grab-and-go kind of place. Plenty of parking too, which is always a win. I'm a satisfied customer and I'll definitely be back! Oh, and just a heads up... they've got a fridge full of Korean pickled veggies, beans, kimchi, etc., if you want to stock up. No beer or soju here, but they do have plenty of water and sodas. read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Bibibap - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

First time coming here and I will be back! It is a takeout place with outdoor seating court. I got the beef lunch special. Super fast service with short wait time. Food nicely prepared to go and it was delicious! Best Korean I have had in a long time. Support this family business! They have an A rating for them heath department. read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

This place has been on my radar for a while & I was finally in the area and decided to try it out. Here they serve home made , authentic grab and go Korean food that is absolutely deliciihs. First, I tried the kimchi pancakes , which were thoughtfully packaged in a container that had a sizable air vent so as to prevent steaming and softening the texture during transport. Next I tried the vegetable bibimbap which was filled with fresh mounds of veggies , tofu, egg strips ans and a delicious sauce all over a mound of sticky rice. While waiting, the case of refrigerated side dishes caught my eye and I decided to pick up a container of regular kimchi along with radish kimchi. Both were excellent. I will definitely be back ! read more

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Small little restaurant with sitting only outside. Food is fresh and hot and also delicious. They also have side dishes to purchase. read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Chicken bulgogi - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

I ADORE this small shop! Originally came here with my friend for silly reason due to the fact I shared names with this place but pleasantly surprised to know that it had AMAZING & AUTHENTIC Korean food for great price and great quality! Take-out focused Korean home-cooked meals and a sweet old lady had rung us up which really set the cozy atmosphere. It wasn't busy at all when we came. Mira Mesa's beloved little spot that should be recommended! read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Korean Bibimbap with Beef, Gimbap, Kimchi Pancake, & Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cute little mom and pop shop. There isn't seating inside but there are some tables outside. Plenty of parking since it's in a large plaza. They have a variety of banchans in the fridge that you can grab while you are in line and pay when you are ready. I got the Sue Gimbap and the amount in itself is worth the price! It is really large and will fill you up! Aside from it tasting amazing, you literally see her making it at the counter! I'm not in San Diego but my friend made sure to introduce this place to us when we came to visit! read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Outside - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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I lived in Seoul for a year and it was so wonderful to have good, authentic Korean food that is harder to get in Utah. So so delicious and nostalgic. 3 of us ate and all three loved it! I'll be back for sure! read more

Wow great authentic food. For whatever reason, my experience before was the hours of opening seemed inconsistent but things seemed to have changed. Food is wonderful read more

I ordered the kalbi plate. Super disappointing! The portion equaled to about a rib and a half, but paper thin! It was overmarinated. For $28, it is absolutely not worth it. The 2 stars is for the banchan. That is all. read more

Fast service, delicious casual Korean food and reasonable prices! This place had been on my radar for a long time in terms of must-try food spots in San Diego and it lived up to that reputation in my opinion! I ordered the soft tofu soup with beef, some stir fried spicy squid, some beef bulgogi and jjajangmyeon rice cakes. No complaints about anything, seasoned very well and fresh & hot to boot! Ample side dishes, not too much variety but a decent amount of quantity. Will come back for sure the next time I am in the area. It's perfect for both casual lunch and dinner and I'm sure you could also take a date there if you wanted to just for some casual vibes and good Korean food! Parking is aplenty in the nearby large commercial use parking lot. read more

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Tried the japchae with some beef. Was hungry and it was good but a little spicy. Owner was nice and friendly. read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Japchae - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

The Kimbap is very authentic and tastes like home made perfection. The food is extremely well made with traditional ingredients, and the restaurant is family owned. The wait time can be a bit longer than expected, but it's pretty good when you're going on a casual weekday. The place is small and a mom and pops so it's more of a grab and go. I recommend any of their main dishes. read more

While visiting San Diego for conference, I was craving Korean food early morning. As this place was open at 10:30am, I decided to give it a shot. Small shop located in an outdoor food court setting, I didn't have much expectations. Well, I was pleasantly surprised how good it was. Lady at the counter was friendly and the food great. The place also sold wide range of banchan direct from the fridge. Kimchi soup and kimchi pancake were superb! read more

This cozy, homemade-style restaurant is a local gem. While it's primarily a takeout spot, you can enjoy your meal at the outdoor seating area in front. I'm a huge fan of their #5 pan-fired squid. It's served with rice and four delicious side dishes, and it's so good that I often forget to take a photo! I'll definitely remember next time. The restaurant also offers a variety of homemade side dishes, displayed beautifully in a refrigerated case. I can't wait to try some of those in the future. read more

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I work in the sorrento valley area and this is my GO TO place for healthy and quick food. (Pro tip: call ahead of time!) It's a no-frills korean place where the lobby/ordering area is probably no bigger than a cubical, but don't let that deceive you! This place used to be ran by Sue herself, where she and maybe 1-2 other people made everything from scratch, everyday (and it shows in the food!). She has since gotten more staff but the quality of food has never changed... (I've been coming here for a while now LOL) The staff themselves are really friendly and are always making sure that you are leaving satisfied. Service can't get any better! If you're in the area and are looking for a nice and healthy lunch, come here! read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Bulgogi Gimbap - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love the food!!!! They have a large selection of kimchi and other Korean side dishes! My favorite of all is the kimbap (korean sushi roll). The service has always been very pleasant and they are fast to prepare the food! Ambiance is very friendly! The only downside is that I live in north county and I can't come to Sue's kitchen very often! read more

I order 3 dishes for my coworkers and myself, the food is great and tasty and it's a little on the pricey side, it gives off mom and pop restaurants vibes! I recommend it if you want to try something new in the area! read more

Sue's Korean Kitchen is the go to spot for homey Korean food! I come here often when I am craving a soup or just something homecooked. The service is always great and the food is delicious! My normal orders are Samgyetang (Ginseng chicken soup) and Kimbap. The soups have so much flavor and the kimbap tastes fresh. The prices are reasonable as well and I will continue to come back here :) read more

Located in the Food Court at Plaza Sorrento is a local mom and pop to-go eatery that specializes in Korean comfort food. My daughter and I were in a mood for Gimbap, so I decided to try out this place. I picked up 2 orders that each had 2 large rolls, each cut into 8 pieces. The cost was $12.99 per order, which was very reasonable. They were really fresh and tasted great! Definitely hit the spot! I will be back to try other stuff next time. The space is really small and the menu is limited. They have a refrigerator that has all kinds of Korean side dishes for sale. The 2 ladies who own and run the store were both really nice. While there were no seating available inside the small unit, there was an abundance of tables in the shared courtyard. read more

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참치김밥이 너무 맛있고, 불고기 김밥은 먹을만하고 김치도 신선하고 먹을만해요. 백년묶은 CJ H마트김치보단 열배 맛있어요. 반찬도 꺁잎이랑 멸치볶음 오징어볶음 자주 사먹어요. 매운 참치김밥도 출시하기면 진짜 매주 먹을자신 있습니다 사장님 한식당들이 대체로 안습한 센디에서 이정도면 최상위권 read more

I have been constantly craving Korean Kimbap this entire trip. I can't get enough of the stuff. I just find myself searching for Kimbap pretty much every day. This place was hard to locate, look for the food court sign, it's hidden in the back corner of this plaza. It's along the way from the dosa place. Two packets of already made Kimbap, not freshly made for $13 a pack, Perrier eater and radish kimchi and kimchi for $52.24. Service is quick, easy in and out. The cubed radish kimchi is so-so, doesn't taste as bad as the kimchi sauce. Kimchi is rather off for kimchi, comes with pieces of radishes too, if I had known that I wouldn't have bought the separate radish kimchi. The kimchi tastes quite off, can't put my finger on it, but it's not good. The Kimbap was just okay, not as fresh as I would have liked. I would have also preferred fresh rolls less the ham, but at least they were easy to pop out of the piece. Not sure it was worth $52+ for the food I bought today to me. read more

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Food is bland and came out extremely slow even thought we were the only ones there. I visit Asian restaurants often and this one was disappointing. read more

Rating: 9.5/10 Delicious homemade Korean food, fresh and comforting! Bf and I came to pick up some food on a Saturday at 6:30PM. There were two people ahead of us and only one person making food. In the fridge to the left, there were many different types of banchan that I will definitely be back to try. The menu is small but has many safe and delicious options. 1) Bibimbap (Cup Bop): 9.5/10. A huge portion filled with various crunchy and soft textures. Rice was well cooked and sauce perfectly tied together all the different components of the bibimbap. A safe option for all to enjoy. 2) Kimchi Pancake: 9.5/10. Made fresh by Miss Sue in the back. Was very delicious and perfectly seasoned. We ate it 20 minutes after getting the order, so the pancakes were a little bit soggy but the edges were still very crispy. Not spicy, and we dipped it in the bibimbap sauce, which made it even more yummy. 3) Kimbap: 9.5/10. Very big pieces (which I love) with lots of filling inside. There is a crunchy texture inside that makes this so addicting. We dipped this in the bibimbap sauce that came with the bibimbap, but I wish that there was a sauce included with just the kimbap. Miss Sue behind the counter was working so hard to get our food out to us quickly. Such a cute and modest restaurant, but I can feel the hard work and enthusiasm to serve delicious Korean food to their customers. Please come and support, they deserve only amazing things!!! read more

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Comfort Korean food from this mom-and-pop like shop! It's delicious and portions are decent sized. This is a go-to spot for group take-out, and it's always a hit! :) read more

Got Gimbap, fish cakes, seaweed salad, and potato salad to go. Had the gimbap for dinner and it was so filling and very fresh. Planning to use the banchan I got as add ons for my dinners these next few days as there is a good amount in each container. They were all really fresh and delicious. I will note that their version of potato salad includes apple which I am not a fan of. This place is kind of hidden and tucked away in the plaza but worth checking out for some delicious Korean food to pick up and eat. read more

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Finally got to try this place after having bookmarked it for so long, and I'm impressed! I love the simple takeout menu and good prices. We had the seafood tofu soup and the bibimbap lunch specials, and both were tasty. I was really impressed with the comforting and deep taste of the tofu soup especially. Their gimbap was good too. I would come here again for a filling lunch. read more

I've been looking all over San Diego for a good Korean spot and I think I've found it. I grew up in LA/OC so I have high expectations, and the prices and homemade taste of the food at Sue's Kitchen doesn't disappoint. Lunch special prices Monday to Friday until 2:30 - huge portions for an amazing price. Tofu soup (lunch special), seafood: pretty spicy. Interestingly contains carrots and zucchini which I haven't encountered before but not complaining. Amazingly soft and flavorful tofu, wouldn't be surprised if it was made in house. Broth is not very salty surprisingly. Only wish it had more seafood: had 1 mussel and 1 small shrimp. Cut bap (lunch special): HUGE portion, so big that it takes up two containers! I loved the potato and mushroom side dishes. Beef is a tad bit sweet for my taste but not bad. Gimbap (regular menu): comparatively a bit pricier at $13 but the best thing on the menu. Huge pieces, delicious. I think there's imitation crab, spam, fish cake as meat. To-go orders only but there is outdoor seating in the plaza. Came on Thursday and waited maybe 15 min for our food. Overall very homemade tasting, generous portion sizes, and happy to support a small business! read more

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Always hits the spot. Beef is really good and love the fridge has multiple kimchi options

really good! ordered fresh kimchi and gimbap, but i wanted the rolled one, but still good! read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

So so so soooo good, they put so much love in the food it genuinely feeds your soul. Got the tofu soup and spicy chicken and they make it so well here. Def give this place a try if you're looking for authentic Korean food and don't wanna make the trip all the way to convoy read more

Ordered jajang tteokbokki, which was supposed to have rice cakes, vegetables, fishcakes and pork. Came out with really sad portion for $15, had no fish cakes at all, and 5 tiny pieces of pork the size of a pinky finger nail. At that point, just claim it's rice cake and veggies only :/ Absolutely not worth the price. The only saving grace was that it tasted like jajang, but that's not much of one is it? Edit: Revised 4/11/25, originally posted 4/4/25 with 2/5 stars for the above review I appreciate the refund, which Eunsung went out of their way to give, despite not having expected/requested one. As I said, flavorwise, it was what I expected for jajang tteokbokki, so with the customer service, I have changed the review to 4/5 stars read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Jajang tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

A great place, food is amazing!! Definitely going to recommend it to my friends and come back here.

Our fav korean spot in SD! Authentic, no frills, and takeout only but there are plenty of tables outside. Lots of parking. The ahjumma (cashier) is always so nice with a smile on her face! There's tofu soup, bibimbap, fried rice, katsu, etc. they also sell banchan (side dishes). We've tried the katsu, seafood tofu soup (soondubu), Korean pancake, kimbap, and fried dumplings. Everything is fresh, full of flavor, and hits the spot! 100% Korean approved! read more

Sue’s Korean Kitchen - Pork katsu, kimbap, kimchi pancake (IG: @mylifeaskat_) - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Great spot to grab lunch, especially since there is a lunch menu. It is take out only, but there is a lot of seating outside this restaurant. I have tried: -Gimbap 5/5 stars: filled with veggies, fish cake, rice and comes with two rolls. -Samgyetang 5/5 stars: packed so well for take out and is stuffed with sticky rice inside of the chicken. This also comes with a side of rice and two sides. A great option when you are looking for a nice hot soup dish when you aren't feeling well. -Galbi 5/5 stars: marinated short ribs, rice, and two sides. You cannot go wrong ordering this plate. -Chicken cutlet 3/5 stars: I wish there was sauce for the chicken cutlet because it was very plain to eat with rice alone. Will probably order another dish if I visit Sue's again. Plenty of parking available in the shared lot with Burger King, Aldi's. read more

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