Finally, a spot in Oceanside that uses real charcoal! (They still offer traditional gas grills) The smoky flavor it adds to the meat is a total game-changer compared to gas grills. The self-serve setup is super convenient --you can just grab what you want and start grilling immediately. The Bulgogi and Spicy Pork are perfectly marinated, and the quality of the meat is top-notch for the price. If you're looking for an authentic, no-frills Korean BBQ experience with amazing food and a laid-back vibe, this is it. Best hidden gem in the area! read more

We returned to try their charcoal option. We love our pork belly and kalbi and it taste even better when cooked on charcoal. The servers were attentive and kept checking in to see if we needed refills and when they saw that we were finishing our meal they reminded us there was ice cream! We noticed some upgrades like the buffet style meat on trays rather than us using tongs to grab what we need. Stations were clean and the banchan and vegetables were their own cooler bench. Unfortunately we didn't win the 10 second challenge but there is always next time. read more

KM BBQ - Open 7 days and have charcoal option - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Horrible service and food. We my boyfriend and I came here to grab a bite since my pet is currently hospitalized across the street. It made my boyfriend and I's stomach sick. The beef was very very fatty, we couldn't even chew it, the squid tasted awful, sides were very low quality and limited, sauces did not taste good. After cooking our first batch we noticed it and tried finishing it thinking it was just our mindset when it wasn't. The meats tasted like plastic on top of everything else that was going on. We kindly asked for a refund since we barely had eaten anything and showed the evidence and a bowl filled with fat. I explained how we were not satisfied and how we physically felt and she told us that none of the food was spoiled and that nobody else complained and that we wasted so much food. She then said I'll be right back and talked to whoever for the longest time tells me I only get 10% off when we barely ate anything, and says well we gave you a 10% discount and leaves. We went to go pay we realized that she tried scamming me by charging for 2 premiums when it was one and she took off the discount and refused to put it back on with the new charge. There was no "no refunds" or "limited refund" policy in their restaurant, so a refund should've been valid, now I have to make a claim on my bank which is ridiculous because paying almost $70 is a joke! read more

Nice buffet-style Korean BBQ spot tucked away in a small strip mall. The place was clean and the staff were polite and attentive. They have a nice selection of meats and veggies, so there's plenty to choose from. The bulgogi beef with the red spicy sauce was definitely my favorite. I also liked that they offer dessert options, I loved the green tea ice cream! I came in for lunch and was seated right away, which was a plus. The pricing is very reasonable for a buffet, especially considering the variety. Overall, I left satisfied and will definitely be coming back! read more

The food at this restaurant was pretty good, especially the roast beef, which was very fragrant. However, I think the service could be improved; the waiters weren't very enthusiastic. For the price, one would expect better service and better food. read more

This place generally hit all the basics of a Korean bbq. We came for the lunch special, which for the price was fair. Very Self-Serve, we thankfully came at a not so busy time, but I could imagine that being competitive if it got busy. The meat quality was good, service was great, never had to ask to get my water refilled. My only tiff was the charcoal grilling was very advertised, but didn't seem available when we ate. I was under the impression that's how we'd be eating before we arrived but was given otherwise. Ambience was no frills Korean bbq. read more

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Worst Korean BBQ I've ever had. Went after the Del Mar car show and had a Groupon, but still not worth it. You serve yourself the raw meats and sides buffet style. Low quality meats, bulgogi was awful, sides were low quality, and not very many choices compared to other Korean bbq restaurants. My GF loves kimchi and she couldn't even eat it from this place. I don't recommend and will never be back. read more

I love this BBQ spot compared to the rest in the area. You can do what you want apart from the tables wants and needs because it is buffet style. I don't care for short ribs as much as my husband, so as he filled his plate I can focus on things I'll actually eat without feeling like I need to help him out with a set portion. You take what you actually want without feeling like you need to be dedicated to a whole serving of something you don't love. Service is quick clean and fun even on a busy night. My family came for dinner table of 6 and they helped us so fast, with drinks and switching out our grills when they're burnt. They're a few bucks cheaper than competitors in the area and their more authentic atmosphere and flavors keep me coming back Thanks read more

KM BBQ - First time here grill - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Ambience - Casual. Keep an eye out for the time speed game for a chance to win a free meal Food - It has been updated and items at the food bar are now prepared unfrozen, organized, and portioned. The donuts are good to try! Service - They've got the hustle! Empty plates were cleared right away and condiment bottles were maintained. read more

Food was absolutely delicious! Every dish was flavorful and freshly prepared, and I especially loved how many side dishes came with the meal -- it really made the whole experience feel abundant and authentic. You can tell they put care into both the taste and presentation. The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made us feel comfortable right away. It's always a big plus when you can sense that the people running the restaurant truly care about their customers. One thing that matters a lot to me is cleanliness, and this place did not disappoint. The dining area, tables, and overall environment were very clean and well-maintained, which made the meal even more enjoyable. To top it all off, they offered ice cream at the end -- such a sweet little touch that left us with a great final impression. Overall, this restaurant offers great food, warm service, and a clean, pleasant atmosphere. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a satisfying and comfortable dining experience! read more

The meat and sides were very good, and I liked the variety available of both. Sauces were delicious and complimentary to the meats. The dining area is a little packed for my taste so the whole place was quite loud at dinner time, but not horribly so. Good service and a lively place to get some good KBBQ for a reasonable price. read more

It is $33 per person for dinner, overall it was pretty good. Unfortunately no rice paper or side salad which was definitely different. There was a lady who watched us the entire time but I'll assume it's for dine and dashers. Also they don't make you pay before which was different as well, most kbbq make you pay before. Meat was good and side dishes are decent read more

Totally my good to spot when I am feeling like a fat boy! Enjoy everything about this place. Smaller Korean BBQ restaurant outside of Korea! But pack with quality service and menu items. As far as an AYCE this my only recommendation in the North County. Highly Recommended! read more

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Had a party of 28 and they did not disappoint. This place is a buffet style BBQ. You pick the menu tier you want for the guest and they are free to go up to the buffet and pick what meats, vegetables and sides they want to bring back to the table and cook. read more

Sorry, no. The worst KBBQ place I've ever been to. The price is cheap because the options are extremely slim and it's self serve. That's fine and all, except the only thing I found edible were the brisket and pork belly. The bulgogi had a really strange marinade and was very off putting. The side options were extremely lacking and the fish cake was bland. The worst part is the rice was extremely dry. How do you mess up white rice :( +1 star for the nice servers +1 star for ice cream at the end 2 stars is being more than generous. Would not go back even if it was $10. Avoid avoid avoid! read more

Food was good. My favorite was the marinated ribs. But even with a reservation i had to wait 15 minutes past to be seated. read more

KM BBQ - Marinated ribs - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Hidden gem for sure. From the outside, I was a little skeptical. But when we entered, it was clean and welcoming. My family and I went during a weekday so there wasn't a lot of people. Matter of fact there was one other family but they were done by the time we sat down to start grilling so we were the only people there. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I love the fact that you choose your meats and how much of it. There is also a little "hot food" section. Quality meats, fruits, and vegetables. Will definitely be back when I'm back in the area. Definitely recommend for a change of "pace" in K BBQ. read more

We have been coming here for years, and I guess it changed ownership recently. The self serve buffet meats are now portioned onto trays you have to grab--so if you want just a piece of something, too bad--you get 4. Definitely preferred the old set up, but the new sauce options are good. They kept the fully self serve veggies and bonchon. All in all this place is always a good value, read more

Super friendly, quick service and the pork belly was awesome! Never had a self serve before and i gotta say i love it. Your not rushing to put in your next order so your grille isnt just empty. Definitely go at your own pace. Staff always had a smile and ready for anything. My drink never got below half before asking me if i would like a refill. Very clean, i have kids and they were messy at times but the staff was super quick and not judgemental about it. read more

The place is self serve, we got there and waiter asked what to order for drinks I mentioned it was my first time & she said we serve ourselves, not much explanation so I was a bit confused on where to start. She stared a lot while I was eating, which made me uncomfortable but I still ate, food was 7/10. The corn cheese was 1/10 . When it came to paying, I paid my amount. I don't mind tipping but the way she asked immediately where the tip was, was a big NO for me. I usually leave cash and told her I would leave cash, the waiter stood there for a couple seconds waiting for me to hand her the tip I think? I told her i'd leave it once we were done since my daughter was finishing her ice cream. I left $5 and left a note on my receipt reminding her that tipping is optional :) save the trip to this place and go to Sonu bbq instead! read more

Good spot for all you can eat Korean BBQ. Many options and a nice buffet with side dishes and sauces. Service is not great. There is a lady (not sure if she is the owner) that is not friendly and seems always annoyed when we ask for something. Place is small so it can get a bit crowded and loud. read more

If I could give them 10 stars. I would. The staff were VERY friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean and the all you can eat buffet was well stocked. Thank you for making us feel right at home. read more

Great Service and great food!!! would recommend again (: Everything was clean and easy to do

All you can eat Kbbq, there is no going wrong with that. The food variety is always on point, they are always refreshing the line up, and the service is great. read more

My worth every penny for being well spent in this establishment It is self serve (so no long wait) Too bad the space is tight and small, but the service is fast and reliable They have boba drinks too along with ice cream So far it's the only Korean BBQ AYCE that has eggplant, kabocha pumpkin and miso soup as a side dish -can't get enough of their soy bean dipping sauce Been here 2x so far, once every month since this year started And if you feel lucky enough they have an electronic time board where if you're able to stop it at exactly 10:00 you get the meal for free read more

We were here to try this bbq place out. The food choice is alright for the price. The service is fast and great. read more

Real wood charcoal BBQ, complete different BBQ experience! Every piece of meat goes to an upper level of taste. Service is great as well. Definitely a mush try if you love BBQ and meat lover (all you can eat). read more

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For the price it is good! I like being able to pick what I want and the amount of that item. For example, I only like two side dishes and I don't want any extra side dishes I won't even eat. I think that's a waste! The staff is really nice and efficient at their jobs! read more

Staff was friendly and helpful as this was our first visit. Food was of high quality. Parking was easy. I would definitely come back.

The dining environment is clean, the service is excellent, and the meat is incredibly fresh. They also offer delicious side dishes and desserts. The prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended, and I will definitely come back again! read more

KM BBQ - outside - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

The food and service it's great! Has been our favorite place since they opened it! We loved it! read more

Great food. Buffett style. Very prompt and friendly service. All you can eat. Loved it.

Love the buffet style for AYCE! No wait to be seated! Easy to choose own portion sizes since it is buffet style. Even get to choose sides! You can create your own sauces too. Plenty of options overall. Servers are extremely attentive and explain their system as well. The restaurant is very clean! Plenty of seating for larger groups as well. Easy to park but hard to find the location since it is hidden behind the staircase. The brisket, galbi, and teriyaki chicken were my absolute favorite cuts. Brisket and galbi cooked well and the galbi and teriyaki chicken had great glazes. Had some steak as well but will definitely be marinating it next time. Was exactly what we were craving. They also do grill changes SO often, it was very nice. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great food, great service, the ladies here are wonderfully helpful. I always bring my friends here! If you're the owner or manager please make sure to congratulate and appreciate the great staff here! read more

Come here all the time and I'm always so satisfied. I love the buffet style, they also have the best sauces that other kbbq places don't have. The servers are always attentive and so kind. A great spot for a more casual protein packed lunch or dinner! read more

Great friendly staff, great prices, the food is delicious. The bulgobi is also great and flavor is right to there. They also have Galbi ribs read more

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My wife and I just recently discovered this place conveniently located across from Target in El camino, we enjoy Korean bbq but this one is a little different because its a self serve buffet, they have a lot of options in terms if meat, meats are in good quality, they have more than 4 options of sides, soup, and pot stickers, service is too notch everyone was very attentive, we barely waited to have our griller change if needed. The best part is the complimentary ice cream at the end, the vents are a little loud however, it does the job we barely noticed any smokes, the restaurant is clean in general. read more

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If you don't regularly go into the plaza where this is located you can't tell its there. We've passed by this resto so many times but never tried. We came in on a Saturday, around 4:30 pm and was seated immediately. Place was bright, clean and lots of tables. Its nice that its self serve for everything except for drinks. Pick as much sauce as you want, pick a few meats of different kinds so you have a chance to try them all. Plenty of sides, they also had sesame ball, gyoza and miso soup. Meat quality is good but not the best. Some of the meats were a little tougher than others, we liked the brisket the best out of all. Couple seafood options as well. They also had free ice cream after your meal. They had green tea, strawberry, vanilla and chocolate when we visited. They were very quick to change out grill, you don't even have to ask if they pass by you and they see its dark, they'll change it. We'll come back again, this place. is a good option. read more

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By far the worst Korean BBQ I've ever had. I actually spit out the meat 3 times. The rib eye meat tasted very off. I suspect it's old or gone bad. I thought it maybe just a bad piece but no every bite I tried was bad. The brisket was SO TOUGH. Also had to spit it out. We gave up and just asked for the bill and left. Complete waste of $90. read more

Came to have dinner with a friends today (10/4) we did not leave a tip, because we served ourselves and only had water. when it came to pay we didn't leave a tip and every staff member look at us weird and talked bad about us in their own language. I don't understand why the side comments and weird stares. we aren't obligated to tip, left feeling awkward and not wanting to come back. read more