We regularly come here and we never have a complaint! Today our server was absolutely above and beyond-- she filled my drink every time it was even a little bit empty; she delivered sauce containers without being prompted to-- she paid close attention to our experience and it showed. The food was great as always, of course; this was a great date night made perfect by outstanding service. read more

My family has been coming here for years! We've celebrated multiple special occasions here, including my dad's birthday. Let the server know you're celebrating a birthday at the table, and they'll send over a birthday cake on the robot cat, and it'll sing the Happy Birthday song. Super cute. We tried the Lamb and Australian M9 Wagyu from their Signauture AYCE Option and wow! I think it's very much worth it. Many other places will limit your portions of Wagyu, but here it is truly unlimited! Get the Exclusive AYCE option if you wanna get unlimited Japanese A5 Wagyu!! They'll see me many more times for many more special occasions and when I crave KBBQ without breaking the bank. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The food here was solid! There are a decent amount of choices for the price ($32.99 per person) but I will say that I have seen more variety at other KBBQ places. The meat quality was good- not the best, not the worst. We loved the special steak and bulgogi but would skip on the calamari and thinly sliced beef (it was very greasy). Overall, I'd give the food a 7.5/10. I will be honest, the service wasn't the best. The hostess was super sweet as well as one of the food runners! However, considering we order our food on an ipad and a robot delivers most of our food, the server wasn't very friendly. I work as a server myself and really pride myself in being kind and caring about the customer experience! I found our server to just kind of ignore us, even when asked questions directly. This was a bit disappointing but it may have just been an off day for her! I would give the service a 5/10. As for the ambiance, I really really liked the lighting and cute little cat robots! I will say I generally prefer a KBBQ place with booths, this one was more open with tables just stacked in the center but it was alright. We were also placed right next to the server station and bus tubs so that may have played a roll. I'd give the overall ambiance a 7/10. Would we come back? Maybe. Would it be our first choice? Not quite. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - little sides to start off - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The place itself was really nice, with a good and welcoming atmosphere. The food was also really good, everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. My friend and I were on the waitlist, but unfortunately, the hostess, Anna, seated people who arrived after us before our turn. It was a little frustrating and disappointing, especially since we had been waiting first. Other than the waitlist issue, we enjoyed the food and the overall atmosphere. Hopefully, the seating process will be handled more fairly next time. read more

7/30/26 4:00 pm Riley waited on us on Father's Day last month and again today. She is one amazing young lady and deserves the 18% gratuity attached to parties of 6 or more. We had 12. Special occasion today as we celebrated a birthday in the family. This was his choice. We drive from Murrieta to eat here and we are never disappointed. I would say this place gets better and better with each visit. The robots are on top of everything! Riley picks up their slack if there's any. PERFECT DINING EXPERIENCE AS ALWAYS. RILEY IS A+ read more

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Hi Foodie Family come check out @gajakbbq in Oceanside is bringing the Wagyu way to AYCE! Indulge in their Wagyu menu with buttery cuts, juicy scallops, flavorful meats, and all the delicious banchan that complete the Korean BBQ experience. It's a rare kind of feast you'll want to grill again read more

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My friends and I came on Father's Day. It was all our first times. The quality of the meat was great. For appetizers though, the seafood soon dubu jigae was the best I ever had. The flavor was 10/10! Not too salty and just overall so comforting. The popcorn chicken was the best too. Unlimited wagyu! The portion sizes though to meal was a bit small. also, when you order you have to order through an iPad. I didn't like that. I felt like it took longer to get food. Service overall was pretty good for it being Father's Day. This place is about 30 minutes away from where I live so it's a little bit far but if you're in the area, definitely check this place out. read more

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I had really high hopes for this place because ribeye was on the menu. This place was ok. F O O D Meat quality was subpar imo. We got the $32/pp AYCE. Yes, they have ribeye, but it was choice vs prime and tasted dry even when I pulled it off the grill at medium rare. We tried their brisket and it also tasted avg overcooked, undercooked, just not tasty. Finger meat was ok too. I thought the best meat was the short ribs, but they're marinated and so much of the meat taste was masked. Their popcorn chicken was good, but you don't get AYCE to eat popcorn chicken. I liked that they had corn cheese in a little aluminum container to cook on the grill. And their sides were pretty generous, esp when we asked for more. D R I N K S You pay for drinks. Most of it was bottled non-alcoholic, and some beer was on tap. S E R V I C E Service was fine. Our server was nice and did her job. We just felt like a number more than a guest. Even if we became regulars, it feels like this place would never get to know us and give us extra care. My kiddo liked the robots that helped the server bring the dishes though. TLDR; I'm still a fan of the other kbbq place in the area. read more

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I absolutely love Gaja Korean BBQ. I grew up with Korean friends, played Sunday golf with a few Korean elders and lived in Garden Grove Koreatown area. So needless to say, I've had my share of home cooked Korean meals, as well as eaten at many different Korean food and Korean BBQ restaurants. I love how conveniently located it is to my home and the great service I've always enjoyed. From the host, to the wait and bus staff. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Specialty steak, pork belly and galbi - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

The robots are cute, and the food is good. It's all you can eat, so come hungry. The garlic shrimp were my favorite, but the bulgogi beef and spicy chicken were also good. Everything seemed fresh and good quality. I would totally come back. read more

My grandkids wanted to take me to the restaurant with the robots so I said why not? Well, we went at 5 pm and got right in. The hostess explained the restaurant menu to my 15 year old while I settled the 12 and 8 year old girls. The situation flew over her head so I had to get it explained to me. The most important thing to know is the the price per child is based on HEIGHT!!!!! My two younger grandkids ate white rice for $33 EACH!! Most expensive rice ever and if we had taken any of their meat home it was $12/ lb! DO NOT bring children here EVER! Two people ate and with a tip it was $180. Can't imagine why there was a line out the door at 6:15. Good luck with the novelty robots. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - No mention that f the height issue for children. Crazy business model. - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Super great lunch deal! Probably the most affordable I've seen for KBBQ with a decent selection and good quality meat. The ventilation was also great for a KBBQ place which made the environment much more enjoyable than I usually find KBBQ. The server was great and changed our grill very quickly and often. Our kids also loved the little robots that brought the food and made service quicker. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - The server changed the grill often so no burnt meat! - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We wanted to end our San Diego trip with a feast. After some searches on Yelp, we decided to have an AYCE Korean BBQ in Oceanside before heading north. The reservation was made through Yelp, and we just needed to check in when we arrived at the venue. Inside was quite spacious with seating for 100+ guests. Besides the standard dining area with tables, there were also a complete bar and a party room with stage. Each table had its own exhaust hood and it worked quite well. But I still recommend not wearing fancy apparel for your visit since BBQ smell and smoke may cling to the clothing. The orders were placed through the tablets on the corner of each table and delivered through cute robot carts. Maximum of 6 items per round. Once started, the food kept coming... brisket, ribeye, bulgogi, shrimp, calamari, chicken, oyster, pork belly and much more. All foods were quite fresh, and the marinated ones were nicely seasoned. Each table also came with a set of replenishable Korean banchan side dishes. After 45 minutes and many empty plates later, we were beyond full and ready to call it a day. The price was quite reasonable and the foods were great. Highly recommended. read more

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We were seated quickly for a late lunch on Saturday. The favorite meats were beef belly and smoked garlic pork belly. Good selection of slides, and I personally love rice paper. But the star of the meal was our server, Nikki. Her grill change technique was the best I've ever seen. So efficient without having to wait to clear meat off the grill! read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The one and only time I had previously had Korean BBQ was about 8 years ago when I was a vegetarian so it wasn't a very exciting meal for me, so I was super amped when a friend decided to have their birthday dinner at Gaja Korean BBQ so I could finally have the full experience. We had a reservation for our large party of about 12 people, and although all but one of us were there and checked in on time, they refused to seat us until the final person arrived which was kind of annoying but not a deal breaker. We had one child in our party who qualified for the half-price dinner (note I find it very strange they base it off height, not age - this is not great news for my very tall 90+ percentile kid). We were split into two tables, given a quick run down of the digital menu/ordering console for those of us who hadn't been there before and started putting in our orders. The hostess that showed us to our tables was super sweet, however the server assigned to us was NOT friendly whatsoever. Every question I asked got a brief 1 or 2 word reply with a very straight face before turning on his heel to go check on his other tables. Maybe it was just a bad night for him, but it definitely didn't add to the good vibes we were trying to enjoy. We ordered the maximum amount of items per ticket to start (I believe it was 6 items) - an assortment of bulgogi, chicken, shrimp and other marinated things, then started a new ticket to get a couple of orders of veggies, noodles, rice and other accompaniments. Everything came out on the little robot fairly quickly, so there wasn't a ton of waiting between rounds. Personally I found the whole concept to be a bit exhausting - I never really considered how much I enjoy just being served a delicious, already-cooked meal since I typically cook 90% of my family's meals at home. I found myself feeling suffocated by the smoke from all the grills in the small back room we were seated in (we requested a grill change about halfway through our meal), I was overwhelmed and overstimulated by how noisy it was in the restaurant. When we got home I was grossed out by how much I smelled like KBBQ which I realize is just part of the experience, but I couldn't wait to wash my clothes, my hair and myself. Overall, the experience and the food was decent, not great. This place is more hyped up than deserved in my opinion. Should a friend invite me here again for another birthday dinner I would attend, but I don't think I'd visit again on my own accord. read more

Amazing Korean bbq better than the ones from San Diego up to Ontario . Love front desk clerk Morgannn , manager is amazing at doing his job . I forgot my waitresses name that we have every time we come but she's soo nice and always have a smile . Me and my man comes here like 9 times a month it's addicting even the side dishes are great no complaints with us . read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Everything - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Highly recommend this restaurant! The food was delicious and great quality, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing. We really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back! read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Christine provided excellent service, promptly changing our grill whenever needed. Like most Korean BBQ restaurants, Gaja Korean BBQ, located in Oceanside has a 2-hour limit for its all-you-can-eat dining experience. Prices for Mon- Thurs: $ 31.99 Fri- Sun: $ 31.99 The restaurant has a modern, upscale ambiance with comfortable seating. It offers plenty of indoor seating, including additional space in the back. The location is convenient, with ample complimentary parking available. As we entered Gaja Korean BBQ, we were warmly greeted by the host and asked to check in on a tablet. The process was quick, and we were seated shortly afterward. read more

First time in this restaurant and the experience was amazing!! I see why they take reservations. It was already packed when we came but we got lucky, didn't wait too long! This place was awesome! It feels so classy and romantic. Each table has its own hot plate to cook your meat, vegetables or seafood. You order your meat on the iPad assigned to your table and shortly mini robot will deliver your items. You still have a staff that will come to you for other things. We had so much fun! I'm coming again and next time take my husband for date night! read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Seaweed salad, pickled radish, mashed potatoes, kimchi and more! - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This is a late review. My husband and I came here around 3:30pm on a Tuesday, not knowing that they closed for an hour for lunch as, at the time, their yelp hours weren't updated. Glad to see they changed it now though! There was a woman sitting at the front desk, who did not engage with absolutely anyone or even look at anyone until 4pm struck, which I thought was a little off putting and rude considering they left the door open for people to come in. But, we were craving kbbq & had JUST moved to Oceanside so we really wanted to try this place out. When we finally got sat, our server was quick and friendly! It was our first time visiting and didn't know how the robot thing worked. She explained everything perfectly & food started coming out fast. Everything was delicious! The restaurant itself is large, lots of seating. The menu has a lot to choose from & everything we decided on we throughly enjoyed. Overall, marking down one star due to the woman who was at the front desk area. We would visit again because the food and our server were amazing! Hopefully this was just a one time random issue that day though. read more

We drove all the way from LA to try this place out and it was definitely worth it! I loved everything about this place. I really like that you aren't being hit with all the smoke from the grills the moment you walk in. I've been to a couple where the smoke from the grills are all in your face and it gets stuffy inside. This place has the proper ventilation so that none of that happens, it's clear as day inside and very breathable. Inside is spacious with very nice and good lighting. They even have a bar area in the middle which I thought was cool. There is even a cute room that has a red neon sign with cute decor for some cool pictures. I like that you order your food on a tablet that is stationed at each table that is then brought out by a robot which I thought was so cool! Our waiter Riley was very attentive and so sweet, she answered all our questions and her service was remarkable, she changed out our grill on time every time. The manager Alex was kind enough to make sure everything was going smoothly and making sure we were okay, the staff here is friendly. I like that they have unique options here that I have not seen at other places that I've been to. I got to try chicken bulgogi for the first time, it was delicious! All the bulgogi was tasty. My favorite item that I got to try I would have to say were the scallops! They were big, tender and packed with flavor. I had never tried scallops at a Korean bbq and I'm so glad I did here. The wagyu was soft, tender and flavorful, it was my first time trying any wagyu and I was not disappointed. They also serve Lamb here, which I tried for the very first time. I am a very open minded person so I was excited and willing to try it but it was definitely not for my tastebuds. But none the less the lamb was tender and flavorful just not the flavor my tastebuds can handle. I love that each table comes with the potato (my favorite), pickled mushroom (10/10), pickled radishes (delicious), kimchi (10/10) so lemony, cucumber kimchi (my fav) and seaweed salad (not really my cup of tea). I enjoyed all the different items they provide. I will definitely be back as this is my new go to place for Korean bbq. Better than Gen Korean bbq. It will be worth the drive!(: read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Spicy beef bugolgi, pork belly, chicken bugolgi, beef bugolgi, scallops, Japanese and Australian Wagyu and lamb with Cajun seasoning - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Updated review: I previously left a less favorable review, but I want to acknowledge that the owner clearly took feedback seriously and made real improvements. The service was excellent--servers were attentive, vigilant, and consistently changed the grill plates. The Wagyu beef was outstanding and high quality. There is a great selection of sides, including rice, rice paper, tofu stew, lettuce wraps, japchae, cheese corn, and a calamari vegetable pancake. The banchan (complimentary Korean side dishes) is generous and delicious right from the start. Overall, a great experience and an excellent spot for group dining. It's refreshing to see a restaurant listen to feedback and improve. read more

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The meat is such great quality and they were very accommodative with my friend being pregnant and had our tables easily accessible.

We love this place. For those that are not familiar with it, this would be the only Korean barbecue place where you get a little robot waiters. You get real people as your actual waiters but when you order the meats and things they are delivered to your table by a short little robot. The robot will even sing happy birthday to you if you would like that. My granddaughter really thinks they're adorable. As Korean barbecue places go, this is a good one. You've got a lot of meat choices and we usually pick the slightly more expensive version because it comes with ribeye and they're not Cincy on their portions. It isn't all you can eat place and they have no problem with bringing you as much as you want to eat. Just make sure that you eat what you order. Also make sure to not contaminate your food by using a raw meat tongs when you're serving it. Just a little tip for the wise. read more

Thr ambiance is nice when you walk in. The service here is top notch. Christine was our server and she was attentive and friendly. We went for lunch and the quality of every item we got was fresh. This spot is worth the lunch price and I hope they keep it this way. read more

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Me and my friend came here for a meal after starving at the safari park and it definitely hit the spot. The meats were pretty good quality for ayce. My favorite was the brisket. Some of the lettuce wraps they brought out tasted like soap tho and had little dark brown spots but I just ripped those parts out. It was really busy here so service was kinda slow and they did forget some meats but it wasn't really a big deal to me. I do like the fact that there's no loud EDM music playing LOL And the set up of this place is pretty cool too! Super packed tho, don't come at prime time dinner on a Saturday like we did. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

As far as KBBQs in the area, this one is the best! Service is always good and I appreciate even more the tablet for ordering at the table so I don't need to flag anyone down. My kids love the kitty robots that deliver the food items. The service has always been great and kind, especially to my kiddos. The food is wonderful and even though we no longer live close, we still try to come as often as we can. I definitely recommend trying the wagyu at least once if you've never been. It's also AYCE so it's worth it. Our favorites are the brisket and wagyu. Try the cheese corn if you like creamed corn, it's super similar and just stick it on the grill and forget it for 10ish mins. If you like rice, try the rice papers. They're one of my favorite things, little square flat sheets of pliable smashed rice. Think the consistency of a slice of American cheese. My husband likes to get the radishes for this purpose as well (we like to wrap our bites in them like mini tacos). I cannot believe I've never reviewed this place! Will grab pics next time I'm there. Totally worth it!! read more

Gaja Korean BBQ in Oceanside: A Trendy Spot with Good Food, but Room for Improvement on Service and Value Ambiance (4/5): Gaja Korean BBQ has a trendy, modern atmosphere with bright lighting and a clean, minimalist design. Music plays in the background, adding to the vibe, though the seating area for waiting is a bit cramped. On a rainy night, it meant we either had to wait outside or crowd the entryway, which wasn't ideal. Service (3/5): The staff was friendly, and the use of robots to bring out trays of meat and vegetables was a fun and unique touch. However, it required a bit of mental juggling as you need to remember what you ordered when the robot arrives. The servers were attentive, coming by frequently to change out the grill top, which kept the cooking process smooth. That said, there was a bit of a hiccup when it came to splitting the bill for our large group. They weren't able to divide the payment into different cards, which led to some inconvenience as people had to Venmo me directly. Food Quality & Menu Variety (4/5): The food was solid, with seafood standing out as a highlight. The calamari was perfectly sized and cooked to perfection. The beef, chicken, and seafood had great flavor and portion sizes, and there was enough variety for everyone to find something they liked. The only downside was the limited selection of appetizers and sides, especially for larger groups--we found ourselves asking for more sides repeatedly. Value for Money (3/5): We went for the all-you-can-eat option, which was a good value in terms of food quality and portion sizes. However, there's a small catch: the restaurant charges an additional fee for large tables, and still had the audacity to ask for a tip, which felt a bit off. In Korean BBQ, the diners do most of the work (cooking the food), so I thought it was a bit greedy to charge both a large table fee and suggest tipping. Also, the cost for a trendy spot like this can feel a little high, especially when you're doing the cooking yourself. Overall Experience (4/5): Gaja Korean BBQ delivers great food, and the clean, trendy atmosphere is perfect for a night out. The large tables make it a great choice for group gatherings, but the higher costs and the issues with splitting the bill and additional fees make it less ideal for large groups. I'd definitely go back for a more intimate experience, but with a smaller crowd to avoid the inconvenience of large-group logistics. Final rating: 4 out of 5 Overall, great food and a trendy atmosphere, but the higher costs and issues with the large table setup keep me from giving a full 5 stars. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Top quality meat with reasonable price point. Service is always top notch. Wagyu selection is my favorite.

Gaja's my goto kbbq place. The meat quality is always so good and the banchan is awesome. I noticed the time before this that they added an extended menu for higher quality meats but the regular menu is a solid staple. Service is super fast and the cat serving machines are cute and helps with expediting. Gaja is always clean, great for small and large parties, and overall a great restaurant. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10 read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Wait is way longer than the estimated time. It said 30 min, but took over 2 hours for us to be seated. Probs popular for the area, but compared to other kbbq spots flavor wise, it's subpar. Without the sauce, it's mediocre at best. They needa do something about their floors or have staff clean/wipe down frequently or put carpet down the walk ways before someone gets hurt; it's super slippery and unsafe. Staff literally all have rubber shoes, but not all customers will. Also, despite saying it was our first time there, they didn't really explain that a robot will be coming with the food and not everything on there is for your table. We witnessed empty robots go to tables and were confused where their food went. Also there isn't a button or way to call the server other than having a bus boy get a server multiple times. Not the best service. read more

I complained to the front desk, but both the front desk staff and the waiter had terrible attitudes. I'll never come back to this restaurant again. The waiter didn't change the grill tray when I asked, and I had to call him over myself. The front desk person just kept playing on her phone the whole time. I really don't understand how the owner can hire people like this. read more

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Cool place with a nice ambiance. We ate here for my friend's birthday, and we ate a ton of bulgogi. They had a bunch of different varieties of food, which made the experience really enjoyable. They also have a cool little robot waiter, which was a fun touch. Definitely a cool spot to eat with friends. Would come back. read more

Such garbage management.... My two kids already ate and it was Father's Day and the manager said they would both be charged full price to sit there and a mandatory gratuity fee lol. Such garbage read more

We have been on a Korean BBQ kick lately. We wanted to go out to eat in Oceanside and decided to get some Korean BBQ not too far from our Airbnb. It's located in like a big business plaza, so parking was not an issue. As we arrived, we were greeted by the hostess who was extremely nice and sat us at our table. I actually made the mistake of using the restroom before being seated so I missed the instructions on how to order and how to retrieve our food from the robot that brings the food to your table. Make sure you have an understanding of how, what and when you can order and what the waitress actually does and doesn't do. My mom is 75 years old and doesn't know anything about ordering with what she considers, "new technology" and I have a 5 year old and 7 year old who don't understand anything outside of Minecraft & Mario Kart. It was a mistake on my part but we go t through it. So, you can order up to 6 things at once and I guess I was supposed to order the 5 rice bowls with the waitress but because I ordered them through the digital kiosk, it only allowed me to order one meat. You can't order anything else until your recent order is received and then you can place another order. Once we understood that we were good! Another issue was we didn't understand what food was ours and what food was for the other people with the robot that brings out the food. At first I thought the robot just brings your food but apparently, it brings out food for different tables on different tray levels and sides. There are directions on top of the robot explaining where your food is located on the robot. Lastly, I don't know if it was because they were close to closing but finding our waitress was extremely difficult. I don't know if they rely on the digital kiosks and robot so much that if you need them to turn your heat up on the grill, it takes 5 mins. We finally found her and she turned it up for us. As for the food, it was all fresh, and seasoned well. There were no complaints and everyone was pretty satisfied with what was ordered with the bulgogi being the clear winner. The place was huge and very clean and when we did interact with our waitress, she was very nice. Overall, I would return and try one of the premium meat packages. The table next to us was eating some nice meat cuts that looked delicious. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros read more

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My family and I have been here twice now, the food is delicious and so far has always tasted fresh. However, I am really disappointed with the restrooms and some of the staff. The women's restroom both times have stalls out of order, and the only stalls available have leaking toilet water covering the floor, the toilets themselves are dirty and there's an open sewage that looks extremely dirty. Also, both times when I entered the restroom with my 2 kids, the female at the front came in shortly after and did nothing, as if she simply came in to check on what we were doing. My husband also went to the restroom and when we came out he also told me one of the male staff followed him inside and seemed to be there only to keep an eye on my husband. Extremely odd behavior that we have never experienced before, we did nothing wrong to be treated so weirdly just for having to use the restroom. read more

Good stuff! First time there, so found the menu options and how it's presented so confusing, compared to how simple it really is. The Signature is just Regular + wagyu beef / scallops / lamb, and there's one tier higher that added more stuff. They could just make it Level 1, 2, 3 and show what each adds -- that's how most places do it. That tablet had like nine menu options. Anyway, the mid-level wagyu beef pieces were the best, and I probably could have just reorded that and been happy, but we toured the whole menu. Brisket excellent, pork belly excellent. The service was really good -- frequent grill changes (yes!). The robot delivery is cool once you figure out how to ID your order. But, it can't bring Beer and it can't bring deluxe items for some reason. They could work that robot a little harder. The sides were a little scant, compared to other places. Just kimchi, cucumbers, and wood ear mushrooms; the rest you have to order. soft drinks cost extra. Here's the weird -- if you don't finish your orders, you have to pay extra, "by ounce" it was emphasized by our server. So folks in our group were like "do they weigh the rice? What if the glass noodles weigh a lot? How big is a side serving, don't want to risk it.." It was hanging over our heads the whole time when I dunno.. they probably don't weigh the uneaten rice, but maybe? It wasn't clear, but they didn't charge us for my half-eaten glass noodle side. I'd go back. Fast orders, nice smoke air management, friendly folks, and it wasn't night-club loud like some of the other places. You could talk over the music. read more

Great food! I really love the staff too. All the food is really amazing as well. Definitely my top spot to go too. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Wagyu - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

What a fun time with the family cooking up some Korean BBQ. Dined in a little after opening on a weekend and was seated fairly quickly at a large table. The restaurant has a beautiful aesthetic and was clean. Even as a BBQ restaurant, there was no heavy lingering smell. You get to order from the kiosk at your table. There are more than enough options available to accommodate everyone from gluten free, vegetarian and all you hungry meat eaters! Once your order is complete, it's brought out to your table by the ever so lovely cat robots. The grill was piping hot and ready to go. You can tell the owners really care about the quality and freshness of the food. Everything tasted delicious that we just kept ordering more things to try. Overall we spent about an hour here for around $300 or so on a party of 7. Very much worth it. Such a fun experience for any occasion. read more

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We chose the $31.99 tier and the options/selection of food offered is a pretty good deal. Ribeye, jowl, tongue, LA ribs, etc already makes it worth it. You order on the iPad and the food comes out on robots. The service can be slow at times. However overall the service and price is a pretty good deal. There's some issues with meat quality. When our beef belly came out. The color and smell seemed liked it was close to nearly being bad. The pork jowl that came out had a strong pork odor when cooked. I absolutely love that they offer woodear mushroom as part of their banchan offerings. read more

Gaja Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California