We usually go to Manna Kbbq or Olleh Kbbq in Mira Mesa but since they had a long wait time we decided to give this place a shot. The food is self serve which we didn't mind at all. However my brother went to get pork brisket and found a spider inside the container. Completely disgusting and unsanitary. The workers don't also check up on you to see if you need more water or a grill change. I will not be coming back here. read more

KM BBQ - Dead spider in food. - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

The food was honestly terrible! I mean it wasn't nasty but it definitely taste as though they used the exact same sauce for all of the food. Very limited options compared to places like Gaja KBBQ and they charge a dollar less for the lunch menu not many side dishes and the rice was a little too dry for my taste. The service was also not up to par. The people made us feel like they were rushing us and looked at us weird when we went to go get more food at the bar. When we asked for a grill change they asked us if we were done yet?!?!!? Like no I asked for a grill change because we are getting more so stop rushing us. There are plenty of people that actually came in and out quickly and that's cool but I felt like we were the bother for getting more than one item or plate. It was not a very pleasant experience. I would prefer to take the extra 50 min to go to downtown San Diego and go to gen kbbq or go 10 min over to gaja kbbq they are nice to their guests and have the best food! Not once will they ask you if you are done they let you ask for the check and let you finish any food even after you pay the bill. They do say don't take more than two hours but that's fair. read more

This is NOT Korean BBQ. This is a poor imitation, definitely NOT worth the $$ and the quality of the meat and marinade is very poor. This place isn't owned/run by Koreans and it shows. It feels like a restaurant you would find in some non-Asian friendly country like Oman...Oceanside, you should be ashamed to have a restaurant like this! If you are looking for REAL Korean BBQ in this area, drive east to San Marcos, south to Convoy, or make the trek up north to OC (Fullerton, Buena Park, Cerritos). You've been warned; stay away! read more

Okay....this Korran Bbq provides an all-you-can-eat option, in which I was eager to try. There is a serve-yourself protocol at this restaurant which was fine, but there were store-bought winers on the all-you-can-eat set-up. All I can say is 'no thank you'. This was not a presentation of authentic Korean Bbq, but more so the side of trying to cater to the American palette, or maybe they just ran out of some meat and put so e wieners in place. Either way, I wasn't impressed. I have an open-mind when it comes to any dining experience but this one was odd, self-serve and the waiting staff were standing around, watching everyone eat. I was not comfortable and I'm sure with some work, this business will grow and thrive with better cuts of meat and a friendly waiting staff. read more

Not authentic Korean bbq place. I've never had Kalbi ribs and Korean beef ribeye with so much pepper. Nothing about this place tasted Korean. Even the side dishes. Not too bad for anyone who never had Korean BBQ before but if you enjoy Korean bbq you will know instantly chef or owner here isn't Korean after your first bite. read more

If you want extremely chewy low quality meat this is the place for you. I did ask the owner why the meat was so tough and she said young people likes it like that. Seriously! that was such a wrong answer was she saying I'm old?... to eat in this place... I'm only in my forties.... read more

The lady in the phone took my name and number and told me I was on the reservation list but when I got there they told us that THEY DO NOT MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR 2. I just wasted my time driving there, I wish they told me that over the phone. read more

Price was high for the spot. It was an average experience nothing bad or nothing that stood out. It's the typical Korean BBQ spot you would find. If you're an Oceanside local and craving it, I recommend you go, but if not you should search a spot closer to where you reside. read more

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I don't understand the bad reviews, I think this place is solid. It has good food, the server gets you to your table right away and explains how to get your food. I like that they leave you alone but comes from time to time to check on you, and also in close proximity if you need any help. It's Korean BBQ, get your meat, start grilling, get your pickled veggies, soup, rice and enjoy the meal!!! Now, if you're looking to be served and catered like on a sit-down restaurant, this is not the place for you. This is a place where you choose the meat cut and marinade you want, grill it yourself and enjoy at your own pace. Maybe not a place to visit every week but definitely at least once a month!!! We enjoyed our visit!!! read more

Just ok.. the whole concept is weird. I serve myself, I cook myself, at the end, they ask for a 20% tip. We came in for lunch, the whole place was empty which should've been a dead give away, but despite this we decided to stay as Teri cafe around the corner was packed to the brim. The lunch advertised wasn't the lunch we were offered and our bill was double at the end :/ didn't like this one bit, especially since we weren't even offered a menu to start with. Besides this, I didn't think the food or meats were good or well marinated. Everything was just sitting out. Won't be back for sure. read more

One of my favorite k-bbq places. I love buffet style bbq, it's fast, delicious and they a lot of amazing quality meats. Been a happy customer since 2021, please keep up the great service and food read more

If you live near oceanside try this place. My family love coming here.Very clean and service is exceptional. Nice staff and very kid friendly. Many variety of meat and side dishes to choose from. Love the marinated pepper korean beef . So far this is the best AYCE kbbq in the area. read more

KM BBQ - a plate of food on a table - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This was the worst Korean BBQ I have ever been to. This was my first time coming and the people who work here did not explain what to do and I had get out of my seat to hand my plates about 8 x because the works weren't coming over to pick them up. At the end we had to pay and on the receipt they didn't tell us about the 18% included tip? Just a reminder they don't give you an option on the amount of tip they force it on you. read more

We loved it! Just went here tonight for the first time and we are so excited to have a Korean BBQ restaurant in North County! The food was great, we loved the buffet style. All the meat was delicious. And the service was awesome! Very helpful and checking on us a lot. We will be back for sure! read more

Walked in randomly. I was immediately welcomed and seated. The setting was pleasant and clean with fun decor. This place operates a little differently than most Korean BBQs I've been to so there was a bit of learning, however, I'm an immediate fan of their methods. Here you go to a buffet area where you pick out all of the raw meats you want to cook. Also they have all the fresh veggies and all the Korean accoutrements you could ask for. They also have a diverse sauce section where you can try out over 6 different sauces. My favorite was the home made spicy soy sauce! I didn't ask for anything special, but I notice more advance customers ask for custom dishes or items and the staff was pleasantly accommodating. I will definitely come back again and enjoy a huge meal! read more

KM BBQ - Grilling up some sliced pork bellow, rib fingers and garlic cloves! - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Really great place to eat Korean food! Great food , great price and great service ! We were hesitant to come here at first because of a bad review someone posted giving the place 1 Star. But we did anyway and we totally love the place !!!!! The food was so fresh ! Shrimp was so good, octopus, calamari and even the lamb meat was a good part of lamb. Almost all their meat are good slices and not fatty. Servers are all so nice! They do not bother you while your eating but rather stay at a distance , quick to come when you need anything . We will definitely come here again! Price is really good . I hope they keep it this way . read more

Soooo good I would definitely recommend this place!!! It's very affordable too compared to other kbbq places. They have a wide selection as well read more

Called to but my name in on the waitlist and was asked for my name, party size, and phone number and told it would be 20-30 minutes so at 20 minutes I went in and I wasn't ever put on the waitlist and was told to put it in again for another 30 minutes. read more

Great KBBQ thanks closer to North County San Diego than Manna! It is self serve, but the waiters are very attentive and everything is fresh and delicious! Plus they have pot stickers which was possibly my favorite thing. Rib fingers, brisket, and pork belly were all great! Very excited about M BBQ! read more

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Been here several times, we love it every time...the service is amazing, they are constantly filling up your water, picking up dirty napkins and dirty plates, and changing the grill. All the food is fresh. So many types of meats and veggies to choose from. The sauces are yummy. Definitely a place to go back to... read more

KM BBQ - Mother/Daughter Lunch - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

One of my favorite places in Oceanside, very friendly, has a variety of foods and drinks.

They are new and way different from other korean BBQ. You can choose your own meat, kimchi, and vegetables. It is self serve, which is nice. And we did not overeat like Mana BBQ or other All you can eat buffet. read more

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Food is great! First time I did self serve for raw meat. A little eerie being the only diners and a bit clinical looking at the buffet but all I want to do is get some meat so this is all good. read more

This is a nice clean and quiet gem in the area. Staff is constantly keeping the food presentable and cleaning up after the customers. I've come twice on the weekdays for Lunch to stuff myself with meats especially the teal pork belly chunks, squid, and beef brisket. I don't eat the soup, gyoza, or banchan because those will make you full faster. You can get however much you want so you have relative portion control and not have to feel guilty of wasting food. read more

Had a great time eating here. We were just visiting Oside area from LA and was craving for kbbq and this was the nearest from where we were. Loved the buffet style setup and cheap refillable drinks. Don't forget to check in to claim it for free too haha. read more

I'm pretty sure all these 5 STAR REVIEWS ARE FROM FAMILY/FRIENDS. They also had family and friends standing outside making it look like there was a wait/line to eat. DON'T BE FOOLED like we did. There was absolutely no one eating inside during prime dinner time, and there was a reason for this. 1. Poor quality meat that looks like it's been frozen for months. 2. They served luke warm miso soup that tasted like a "just add water" packet. 3. The rice in the steamer was definitely left over re-heated rice from the day before. 4. Our grill kept shutting off every ten minutes and they kept having to restart our grill. We asked to switch over and they just kept trying to fix the one we were sitting at while our food got cold. At the end of our meal when we were done eating, they finally offered us to switch tables. 5. They don't have most of the typical sides that come with KBBQ restaurants, like rice paper, steamed egg, kimchi pancakes and fresh salad, etc, 6. It's $27/adult which is extremely steep for this quality of food. Places like GEN and Manna are cheaper than that and those places are 4 STAR quality. The only good thing about this place is the positive attitude of all the servers. They were all very nice and smiling... probably trying to mask the crappy food they were serving us. read more

Mediocre at best. My husband and I love KBBQ and are new to the area so we thought we would give this place a try. We show up and there were around 6-8 employees, sitting having lunch. No one was at the front to greet guests, they did get up immediately to have us seated. We were the only ones in the restaurant, it felt like all eyes were on us. The staff was kind and attentive throughout our lunch but we did have to ask for our grill to be changed. Then comes the food, it is self serve. This is both a pro and a con. PRO - it's nice as you don't have to wait for your food to be brought to you and you can monitor your portion sizes. CON - you have to get EVERYTHING yourself, it was a lot of back and forth from our table to getting food because I didn't have enough hands to get everything at once. I would forget napkins or have to go back for sauce, it was annoying. The quality of meat was sub par, the brisket was tough and everything has a frozen taste to it. I also have to agree with one of the other reviews written; they do not offer the traditional sides you would be accustomed to if you have eaten at kbbq before, no egg, salad, etc. My last complaint is price.. $26.99 for lunch, I was honestly shocked. I had seen the menu where I saw $19.99 for lunch which I was fine with, come to find out it was only on weekdays. I wouldn't mind paying this price if I got my money's worth but I feel like I was robbed to be paying that much. read more

I'm not sure about all these 5 star reviews on here... They are probably employees or family of the business. First of all, this is NOT the best Korean BBQ in North County by far. I came in here with high hopes but I was disappointed because I frequent Manna BBQ in San Marcos and other places in Kearny Mesa. The first thing that turned me off about the place was that my knee was burned by the grill from under the table. It is just sticking out and is extremely hot and there isn't any way to avoid it so I moved to the side of the table. Luckily we were a party of two.. There is absolutely no reason for this to occur and it is a huge hazard! Imagine if that was a child?? Beware. The meal was $26.99 for dinner and apparently drinks were included although I wasn't told this til the end and after I had only ordered a water... The meat was so-so and I didn't like the flavor of their side dishes compared to other Korean BBQ's I've visited. The meat and side dishes were all self serve, buffet style in a make-line where you must pick up the lid every time you want to get something. The items were labeled on top but I really couldn't tell if the labels were correct or not. Lastly, the employees kept coming over to our table of two, literally every 5 minutes. One lady even picked up my plate and moved it closer to me... As if I was a child. No ma'am I was trying to share with my boyfriend across the table... I don't recommend this place unless you want heart burn and your legs burned. read more

Wasn't sure where to eat, so I saw MBBQ. Small joint with no decor, just tables and chairs. Fair experience, but I will walk past it if I had a choice again. read more

KM BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

There's nothin not to love here. The service is attentive, friendly and spot on. The food was excellent, lots of vegetarian options. Give them a break, this place just opened so have an understanding that things change and improve with some feedback. They try hard and it's obvious. Everything is new so the equipment is spotless. We will be back soon. Both Our servers did a fantastic job. I really get the feeling that they care about their customers. I plan to spread the word with out friends. Thanks for the great lunch. read more

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Friendly staff and such great service ! lol @ Amanda complaining about too much service & thinking majority of the reviews are from family. My fiancé and I came in Monday night so it was $26.99 I believe lunch is $19.99. We were a bit skeptical because it was serve yourself and you pick up and chose your meats. We sit down and start cooking, the ladies were friendly enough to help us cook and let us know if it was ready or not. Their service is mainly hands on! So be prepared. First few bites into the meats and the short ribs and bulgogi were what sold us. 4 rounds did us well and I highly recommend this place if you want quick KBBQ but if you want it cheaper then go during Lunch ! read more

This place has serious potential, it is very simple layout and we love the buffet concept, but the meat was poor quality, like really bad. We eat kbbq alot, we try all of the locations. I have never been to a korean bbq and stopped eating after I tried each style we had a piece of chicken, fish, pork and beef. 10min into the meal, both my fiancé and I were done. Big bummer All the people who left positive reviews Either like poor quality of food or are friends and family of the restaurant owners. Don't be fooled by good reviews it's really bad meat. Hopefully they will improve the quality of there meat. We will maybe try it again, in Hope's it will improve. Another bummer is they don't have lunch specials so for horrible AYCE we paid $20 each. Blah read more

So so tasty, will definitely be back. The service is great, meat is really fresh, I especially like the sauces, and don't forget to try the bacon with salt and sesame oil dipping, soooooooo good. Thank you :) read more

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This place was very good However we felt like we were being stared at a lot while eating making it a bit uncomfortable. Clean and nice employees read more

For a hole in the wall this place was good! I love how it's local and I don't have to drive 30 mins away or to SD for some kbbq. This place is like a buffet style kbbq place meaning you get your own meat, sides, sauce, and rice. The side were seasoned well, one thing I wished they had was fresh salad, noodles, or even the spinach. Other than that I enjoyed this place. read more

Finally a great place that has Korean BBQ. I have eaten at many LA KoreaTown and this place is just as good and better cuts of meat, great portions and lower pricing. Their menu offers meat, pork and seafood products that are of great quality. Here you go to enjoy great food great atmosphere and all you can eat without the feeling of having to take alka seltzer or feel bloated. The tables are all specific for the social distancing without having to compromise the atmosphere. Hey want your all you can eat free Korean BBQ meal free take the 10.00 second challenge. With this COVID-19 restaurant policy take advantage and make reservations because seating is limited due to the COVID Regulations. Also the customer service is great with the personnel always smiling and very knowledgeable about how to cook the meats, poultry and seafood. The Marinated beef is off the charts good. Kimchi which I love is sweet and spicy to enjoy. I eat at a lot of Korean Restaurants due to pre COVID travel. Usually alot of them overpriced and never eat all you can so the house wins but here you win coming out of there with a smile and a nice feeling of tastiness which equals the happiness in you from the beginning. read more

KM BBQ - Finished BBQ whats left of our amazing meal. - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I'm leaving another review because we were there yesterday. This is my 4th or 5th time coming. We love it here! All the staff is super friendly, we love how clean this place is and the food is amazing! It's our favorite Korean bbq place! read more

I love the atmosphere and food they have. Everything is fresh and just a nought. Perfect place for family dinner. We have our own favorite things and sauces over here. Shrimp is great and meet is perfect. If you need a good source of protein please come here! I love this place. No complaints! read more

KM BBQ - Nice shrimp - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here; this is a great neighborhood find! The restaurant was immaculately clean, and the meat is good quality. They also had lots of fresh vegetables (including romaine so that you could make meat wraps) and delicious homemade sauces. I love the buffet AYCE setup; previous Korean bbq restaurants that we have visited (Gen, etc.) deliver the meat to your table, so you end up waiting or getting more/less food than you want. The owners (husband/wife?) we friendly and attentive. We thought that the prices ($26 pp for dinner) were reasonable for the quality of the food. Great place to try if you're eating low carb; we'll be back! read more

Literally seated a group in front of us no conformation or anything even though we had a reservation. And did nothing