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.

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!

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!

Delicious food and atmosphere; thank you for your attention and excellent customer service, Aron…read moreRios.

The broth here is always so flavorful& they are always so prompt with bringing out the…read moremeats&veggies! They bring out a good portion amount t as well. But it is AYCE so it's a little of everything at once. There's ice cream included too!

$3.99/lb pollo asado and adobada seemed like a very fair price and it was extremely flavorful when…read moregrilled up for tacos. The chile de arbol salsa by the pound was spicy and delicious. The store seems more organized than I remember it being in the past and I will certainly be frequenting the meat counter often for their marinated options. Bring a $1 to tip the butchers.

Carnival Supermarket is a cocina, tortilleria, supermarket, bakery, w liquor, beer, and wine in…read morestock. AMBIANCE Clean, organized SERVICE Staff are friendly and helpful with recommendations FOOD 4.5/5 BISTEC RANCHERO CON PAPAS Savory, flavorful, beef slices could be more tender 5/5 CORN TORTILLAS Soft, thick, high hydration, freshly handmade daily 5/5 GRILLED JALAPEÑO Grilled exterior that still has a fresh bite, not spicy 5/5 BEANS W LARD Rich, savory 5/5 RED RICE Fluffy, savory

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.

MANNA HEAVEN BBQ @ CONVOY…read more Parking is available in two different lots since this Korean BBQ spot is right on the edge of the main driving area, you'll have to choose one or the other. I'd recommend parking near Ole BBQ or closer to the UTC area because that lot is much easier to navigate. There's also free street parking, which is a plus. This place doesn't take reservations or allow you to join the waitlist over the phone, so you'll need to go in person to put your name down. They'll text you when your table is ready, so you can walk around while you wait. My party of six waited about 45 minutes, but it honestly went by faster than expected. Once seated, they have a newer system where you order your meats and sides through a tablet, which made things super convenient. The service was solid, staff were friendly, attentive, and quick to clear empty plates. The quality of the meat was really good. I highly recommend the beef belly, and the corn cheese was a standout for me--I had like three plates of it because it was that good. Our group had a great time overall. They also offer free ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, and green tea) for all guests, which was a nice touch. The restaurant itself is clean, including the bathrooms, and the ambiance is great. Just be prepared, you will smell like Korean BBQ afterward. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping by!

My first stop after moving back to San Diego: my beloved local Nijiya Market Oh how I missed you!…read moreThis is my favorite of the 3 JP markets in SD. My home!!! First of all, thanks so much for being open on July 4th!! So appreciated. Happy to celebrate my United States of Nijiya today! When I lived in SD 3 years ago, Nijiya always had such an amazing selection of produce, shelf items, sushi, korokke, miso (I didn't see こだわってます today tho)... and today was no different even though it's a holiday. Super well stocked and clean, bright, welcoming. They always have like 5 different varieties of negitoro which is my fav. I can't even tell you how comforting it is to come back after 3 years in Ohio lol I love that they have herbs and plants outside. Can't wait to buy some and inevitably kill them by accident later :) Staff is always sooo sweet here. The line always moves really quickly. Fish quality is always so fresh and delicious. Maybe the bento boxes etc aren't as flashy as Mitsuwa (from what I remember) but they are tasty and not super expensive. I also love that they have so many types of korokke and yakitori. I am so glad to be back and soooo glad to get my comfort food & feeling from Nijiya today. いつもありがとうございます!!!

Located on 3860 Convoy street, SD. Plenty of parking but it gets super packed on the weekends. They…read moredo have street parking. Anything in Convoy area; from Thursday to Sundays are always packed. Decent size market; majority Asian ingredients and groceries are sold here. Fruits and veggies are fresh. Decent customer service. They have a lot of imported snacks, which is cool. I like trying new snacks & food.

Parking wasn't bad. Inside seemed clean. Staff was friendly. Ordered from the on table tablet…read more Food was good. I forgot to take some pics. We got stir fry gizzards, boneless white crunch, boneless garlic and peli cheese balls. Everything was delish

I ordered takeout for us ahead of time, and the wings stayed pretty crispy despite the drive! It…read moretook about 20 minutes after I placed the order which was accurate to the estimated wait time. It also indicated that the food was being prepared fresh which is a good sign. We chose to get 3 orders of the crispy fried wings with sauce (9 pieces), because we wanted to try three different sauces. The crispy batter for all of the wings stayed quite crispy, even though the wings were tossed in sauce. My favorite one was the signature sauce (yangnyeom) which was the perfect mixture of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. It has a slight kick to it from the gochujang. My second favorite was the honey soy, and the third was the cheese flavor. They were all tasty though! We also got the tteokbokki which is chewy rice cakes with fish cakes. It was good, and a pretty decent size for $16. The only dish I wouldn't get again is the corn cheese because it was a bit overcooked. Overall, this is an amazing choice for Korean fried chicken in SD, and I'd definitely return.

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!

Parking is limited like all of convoy, but the food was delicious! We came here to celebrate a…read morebelated birthday, we got seafood pancake, Chadol, Bossam, Chicken bulgogi and Corn cheese. Would go back for the seafood pancake, chadol and bossam. Major thing was that it was so hot, there wasn't any AC blowing.