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

Worst place I've ever eaten and that says something the shrimp was spoiled the bagogi smelled rancid I honestly highly don't recommend the self serve just not it the meat tasted old read more

Definitely my favorite kbbq place to eat. It runs very efficiently with a buffet style of service that lets you get the food and seasonings you want with no middle man, allowing for smooth experience with practically no wait time. I've eaten here about 5-6 times now and it has always been a great experience every single time. The servers are very observant and before you know it, your dirty dishes are gone. The experience there is also smooth, and they are very cultured by playing lots of Kpop. They accommodate groups of all sizes easily here as well. 10/10 highly recommend KM. BBQ read more

This place is great. There was no wait on a Tuesday lunch. In fact it was kind of empty. The selection of the food isn't the most, the kalbi was like in weird shapes, but they were delicious. You get your own sauces and they had available tons of veggies, marinated beef, pork and chicken selections. It's not exactly the most premium place, but the fact that it's an ayce for $21.99, it's a freaking deal. The soda's are $2.99 with unlimited refills so I got my root beer game on and it got wild with 3-4 refills and me consuming like 10-13 kalbi and 10 shrimps. I took no prisoners along with boat load of lettuce. The lettuce was fresh as I laid the meat with their house hot sauce and it was unreal. It's a mid-tier ayce kbbq for $21.99 and it is as advertised. Service was friendly and prompt. No complaints here. We'll be back. read more

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This is my regular spot for Korean bbq. It's AYCE and self-serve which is great since you can control the amount you get. The variety of meats and sides are great for the price. The staff is super on it, constantly refilling anything in the self-serve area as well as on our table. They're attentive to what you need and are quick to do grill changes. It's great for groups, pairs, and even solo. read more

This place does it right and better than most Korean BBQ's in San Diego. They make it simple and easy to get everything you want. You don't have to order the meats off a big confusing menu, just head up to the buffet and fill up your plates. They have 20 plus different cuts of meat and seafood and tons of delicious side dishes. They are fast, friendly, the grills are hot and the food is delicious. 5 stars all the way across read more

I came here with husband and 2 friends one Friday evening and were seated without a wait. Unlike many other ayce Korean bbq places where servers take your meat order, this was in a serve yourself at a buffet of raw meats and seafoods. They also had a wide variety of side dishes which were also serve yourself. The staff working there were friendly and it was a good time. The price is fair though they didn't have some of my favorites like cow tongue or pork cheek. read more

This is a less than average k bbq restaurant. They only have all you can eat and it's buffet style. The shrimp is frozen and not cleaned. I don't mind the shell but at least get rid of the poop line! Impossible to clean once cooked. The banchan sides do not seem fresh - the kimchi looked sad. Not much service and they tack on an automatic 20% tip. The sesame balls and fried dough were good. The ice cream station is by the front door - we didn't notice it until we were leaving. read more

Oceanside does not have the largest selection of kbbq restaurants, but we found this one in the area and called ahead to see how busy. Luckily, it had no wait and we got seated immediately for a table of 2. As soon as you walk in you can tell it's a big family spot for dinners and lots of big groups with kids were there on a Friday night. Instead of you ordering rounds of meat or sides, you actually go grab it buffet style! I thought this was so fun and interactive and ensured I wasn't wasting anything. Though this is not the most traditional way of having kbbq, I think it was a fun experience and I loved the customization of it all. They have all the classic cuts of meat and seafood, spicy options, and veggies to grill. The meat is all frozen in containers you grab from and are definitely not the greatest quality. After cooking them they were pretty tough and chewy. Other than the basic sides (kimchi, pickled radish, fish cakes, etc.) they had gyoza, miso soup, and sesame balls. I think the funnest thing of the night was their 10 second timer that you try and press to land on exactly 10.00 for a free AYCE next visit. Everyone gets to push it for a chance to win. The service is pretty busy attending to all the tables they do forget about you and paying the check. I think if you want a fun/different experience or just want fast kbbq without the hour long wait this is a good back up but just know the meat isn't going to be the best quality, nor the atmosphere (not trendy or young people if you care for that). read more

KM BBQ - Grill table - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Not bad prices are decent as well. Food works. Customer service is good too. It's not like most oil you can eat spots where they watch you to see how much you get if you finish the food on your place and continue to take care of you and not judge at the same time. read more

Decent for no wait time. Their popstickers and bulgogi were very good. Everything else is blah

Plenty of parking spots. Delicious food!! Love the buffet style with many options. Friendly service and staffs. It was a very busy night and the server comes check on us quite often. Very clean and no greasy smell. Honestly overall rating was awesome. It does gets busier during dinner hours, but food restock pretty quickly. Planning to go eat there for birthday celebration. Pros: no need to wait for servers to bring us food. Everything is ready by the time you get seated Cons: Maybe a bit wait during dinner time. For me it was less than 15 minutes. read more

KM BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

We went on mother's day night. There was no waiting. The place is fairly new. Compared to other Korean bbq places, you get up to get the food. But other than that it was the same. What is nice is you don't have to wait to get the meat to bbq. The folks there made sure you have clean grills. They did not have rice paper but all the sauces salts condiments are there. Cost wise there is a charge for the food and a charge for the drinks. It's within a $1 or 2 of Gaja a few blocks away. Lots of parking available. My only concern is the homeless in the shopping center. We saw one guy digging in the trash cans. read more

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Better than most Korean BBQs in San Diego, this place truly does it right. Everything you want is made simple and easy to get. Instead of ordering meats from a big, confusing menu, you just head to the buffet and load up your plate. With over 20 different cuts of meat, seafood, and an array of tasty side dishes, there's plenty to enjoy. The grills are hot, the service is fast and friendly, and the food is absolutely delicious. read more

This was my second time trying Korean BBQ and I'm super glad that my very experienced friend brought me here to M BBQ. M BBQ is conveniently located in a small shopping center just off of El Camino in Oceanside, California. This was my first time here and I totally enjoyed my dining experience. Thank goodness we could dine inside even though we are undergoing many Covid restrictions. Because we were able to eat inside and the lunch rush-hour was over, there was ample seating and distancing for us. Dining inside also meant we had access to an overhead-fan and a more traditional heating surface to cook on. The decor was Asian-inspired and simple (nothing flashy) and one could see the buffet station and kitchen from the dining area. Although the buffet was closed, it was good to know they had these options. This is still all new to me, so I enjoyed all of it. The service was friendly, fast and efficient and everyone was safe with masks and gloves. They also returned often to check on us to see if we were satisfied. We ordered a plethora of meats and were given 4 sides. I'm totally glad that my friends knew how to cook the food and multitask and my only responsibility was to EAT! Hahahahaha!! We had mushrooms, pork belly, shrimp, squid, octopus, meat, meat, MEAT!! What truly impressed me is that we stuffed ourselves in true ALL-YOU-CAN EAT fashion and it only costed us no more than $18 each!! AMAZING!!! I just can't wait to return here when this pandemic is over and I can embrace the entire experience to the fullest! I just hope I can cook without burning anything! I'll be back M BBQ!!! read more

KM BBQ - Outside front - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Good Service Good Price Serve Yourself AYCE Decent Meat Good Amount if Parking Dinner & Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) menu worth the extra cost Lunch: $21.99 Dinner : $27.99 The service is good they are attentive, keep the buffet line filled, they constantly clean, clear our plates, and check on us. My family enjoys eating Yakiniku. The only thing I don't like about this place is sometimes they add automatic gratuity (they don't tell you) and sometimes they don't. I dine in with a family of 5. read more

I moved to San Diego from the Bay Area about 2 years ago now and this place is the closest I've found to real kbbq. I love the buffet station for getting meat! Sometimes I want to try a new style without getting a whole plate of it and I think it really helps when you're making your own portion size. The staff is friendly and attentive, but seriously I love that I don't need to ask for lettuce or veggies. It's all right there! They don't have as many meat options as other places in the area but I don't think they need them. The meat they have is good and fresh and grills up beautifully. My grill was changed out regularly and there wasn't a smokey smell like a lot of places have that sticks to your clothes. Will definitely be back! read more

High quality restaurants, food are good, they have very good service and the place is clean. Price is reasonable compared to other kbbq.

Where do I start? They have a projector sign that reads "koraen bbq". They felt too lazy or didn't care enough to turn it off or have it corrected. The meat was of lower quality and some cuts were very tough. The Bulgogi was too sweet and didn't look right, the color was off. The side dishes were right next to the raw meats. The tongs used to grab meats were sticky from falling into the container of meats and my sticky hands were forced to grab the side dishes. I felt grossed out. The kimchi was lacking color and flavor and the cucumber kimchi was too sweet. I want to know why the last five reviews were five stars?!? I was a little worried that I would get sick. We stuck around to eat bc it was already too late to go anywhere else. read more

Great Korean bbq up North!! Must try!! the place is clean and the staff are all great! the food selection is awesome and tasty!!! You must come to this place and enjoy the free ice cream after eating all the bbq you love!! read more

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We managed to find this place by accident. We originally were heading to another kbbq spot until we realized the wait time was over 2 hours! To our surprise, we found this spot. We were shocked that there was zero wait time and also skeptical. However, we still decided to give it a shot since we were both hungry. I'm so glad we did!! The service is literally you serving yourself everything, which also eliminates the wait time of waiting for your meat, sides etc. I have to say, I was really surprised with the options they had readily available to select from. The restaurant was clean and the staff was very accommodating. Definitely coming back! read more

First time tonight with my husband. Highly recommended! Food is delicious and superb staff ( Sarina or Serena ) so amazing will change burners, get a new plates without asking. Cozy place and clean ( self serve) . Love the ice cream and sesame balls for desserts.. Support local businesses.. Come and see Serena read more

Really recommend this place! They have a salad bar for the meat and they always replace the meat if it's been out there for 10 minutes. They also have a big thing of bowls, chili, ketchup and mustard because they also have hot dog meat cut up. They also have a really nice grill that you can switch out if it gets dirty. When the check comes but I don't know if it was from Valentine's Day but they give you candy. they have a button that you can press exactly on 10 seconds and you get a free meal the next time you go. One of the workers helped me get some of the donut balls and sesame balls so I don't burn my self. read more

KM BBQ is my favorite Korean BBQ in Oceanside. There is more competition now in the area, but here you get the best value for your money and the food quality is delicious. The service is excellent and I always leave full and happy. Make sure you try their special soy sauce which is amazing with any food you eat. They also have a BOGO special if you buy a beer with your meal. read more

KM BBQ - Trying all the bolgolgi - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

The worst! Came here because Sonu had a long wait. Regretted from moment we arrived. Meat is the worst quality! So tough and chewy that we couldn't eat any meat. What a waste of money!!!!! Instead of meat, we ate some shrimps and fried dumpling to fill us up. What a disappointment! Service is good but need to keep things clean. read more

The meat didn't taste as fresh. And they made me give them a tip. My group was all pitching with tips with cash.

All you can eat Korean BBQ in Oceanside, right off the 78 and east to get to. There is a large variety of marinated meats, seafood and vegetables to choose from. It is located in a strip mall, so it is a pretty casual place, definitely not too fancy. The food was tasty, and the service was good. It was not too crowded when I was there but there was a decent amount of people there, and the server still kept our table cleared and glasses full. There are a couple other K-BBQ spots in the same area and this is the only one that doesn't close in the middle of the day. read more

KM BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

It was pretty good. Like most Korean barbecue places, impossible to talk with the fan in your face on high-speed - but I guess that's to be expected. My favorite was the Bulgogi. The pork belly was not as good as I would've hoped. Service was very good. Overall a good experience, and not overly expensive. Two people all you can eat for lunch (about 3 PM) with two giant beers: $65. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with our family of 5. It was a bit busy but had a table ready for us in a few minutes The meats (Beef brisket, marinated chicken, pork belly, shrimp, & squid) were good quality and we enjoyed the variety of ban chan (fish cake, variety of kimchi, broccoli, and marinated bean sprouts) available. Service was friendly and attentive. Would come back when we come back to Oceanside read more

Every time I go to Rookies I see this place and want it. I finally dropped by with my bestie and I was not disappointed. When we first walked in, we were the only people there, so I got scared. But I'm not a sissy, so I took a seat anyways. And is a great thing that we did. Not Long after getting seated, 5 military guys walked in. Then a family of 4 and then more and more. I was excited. But enough about others... The girls there are nice. I thought it was odd st first because usually your table has all the sides, but not here. One of the girls said we get up and go our own food and bring it back to the table. What Is this I thought to myself, but I loved it! I don't have to walt on someone to come back and take my order. I don't have to second guess myself if they understood what I said correctly. This is just totally fantastic!! They have 3 refrigerated carts holding the meat & seafood, veggies, and Toppings. Then there is a table with the sauces, rice, and pot stickers. I just wish I saw steamed egg, but maybe I have to ask for that. The girls are nice and pay attention to you so they come by if they see your struggling or need a new grill. They're very prompt. I really love this place. I ordered a plum soju and it was delicious. 13% hits you nicely with the tasty food. Nothing was over powering, good looked and tasted fresh. Rice was nice and soft yet fluffy. Veggies were delicious! For $23.99 for dinner, I'll be back. Lunch is of course less than $18, but I'm not sure if the options are different. I'm glad this place opened and when I need endless meat, I'll be back! read more

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For price, convenience, selection and service, M. BBQ gets a 4.5 from me. Visited family and they took me M. BBQ, a buffet-style Korean BBQ that is all you-can-eat. Staff is friendly and efficient. From the door, we were greeted warmly and they were taking care each table like clockwork. Because it is buffet style, all of the meat and seafood to cook at your table are in self serve carts. It's still the pandemic and masks are required and the patrons are all cooperative so I wasn't feeling nervous grabbing my food. I find that it is best to grab the non-marinated meats and to season it at your table. In one shelf, there are seasonings and condiments like sesame seed oil, shoyu and sriracha. We season the meat on the grill with the sesame seed oil and salt and pepper. I got the marinated kalbi ribs and as delicious as it is, it caramelized on my grill and the sugars in the marinated blackened the grill. I had my fill with the banchan, rice and the bbq and left the place happy and full. I will definitely request to come back here when I visit my family. read more

My No1 choice for the all you can eat BBQ! Nice food and services ! Look what we got today! read more

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

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Located in the plaza across from Target. This place is a great AYCE for middle shelf meat cuts. I read in other comments that it is run by Chinese owners so the marinade they use is much different from Korean. It has a more vinegar taste as Korean is sweeter with the use of Asian pear in their marinades. The meat cuts aren't the greatest. Short ribs was a lot of bone then meat. But they do have LAMB and Chinese donuts!!!! That was a happy shocker! I believe it was $29/person for dinner. Lots of seating available. The restaurant looks like it needs a face lift. Service was good but right when it hit 9:30 (closing) the lady came up to us and said "we're closed now". We were just finishing up our ice cream (comes with the dinner & they have chocolate malted crunch). We looked at her like, uuuhhhh... can we finish? Then we tried to bring our bottle of soju. She said no, so we downed it. read more

Been here a few times even when they didn't have alcohol. I like the concept of getting your own meat. Don't waste now. Only get what you can eat so they don't hike the prices. The service is always good. The food is meh but good enough for me since there's no good KOREAN BBQ here in North County. I personally would love the pork belly to be more fatty. The dipping sauce choices are good. My favorite is the spicy sauce. Love the sesame balls for dessert. Overall, I would return often if I'm craving KBBQ and don't want to drive far. read more

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This place was really amazing, I would definitely recommend it to anyone! And next time I am in town I will surely visit this place again. Thank you again for the amazing food! The service was great. The staff are very friendly and outgoing. The ambience of the place was amazing. Great setting for anyone to visit. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Really impressed with this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant. They have a layout area where you can pick out your own meat, veggies and rice! I really like this layout because you can pick out your own portions compared to other Korean BBQ restaurants I've been to, where you have to order in agreement with the rest of your table and have to finish whatever portions they give you. The beef bulgogi was very tasty! The fried donuts were also delicious! Definitely coming back again soon! read more

KM BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

I'm not sure how I haven't reviewed this place yet, it's one of our faves. My partner and I have been coming here for about a year and visit at least twice a month, if not weekly while on keto! It's a clean buffet style space with great prices and friendly staff. It's AYCE for all my other hungry people out there, with a large selection of the typical meats at KBBQ, as well as sides. read more

Lunch 3:30 Dinner 4:30...not really! We arrived at 3:25, the freeway had shutdown so everyone was being detoured. Upon arrival, I noted that lunch ends at 3:30 and dinner begins at 4:30. So I asked if we could be seated for lunch. The server told me know that lunch was over, but we could be seated and pay for dinner. So I confirmed that dinner starts at 4:30, she said yes...then I asked if we were going to have to wait for an hour and she said no, we could eat now. So I asked again, why we couldn't have lunch since it wasn't 3:30 but we could have dinner when di ner wasn't until 4:30? She went and got someone else and they said the same thing. No lunch, even though it was within the time but we could start di ner even though that was an hour away??? If they closed down between lunch and dinner, I could understand, but they don't. I took my business elsewhere... too bad they don't understand their business hours are confusing and don't really make any sense. If they had "no lunch seating after 3" that would have made more sense but to have an hour gap and charge me for the higher price when I would be gone by the "time" dinner starts, is ridiculous and sad since we really do like their food. read more

This should be the way all the all you can eat korean bbq is supposed to do as a business model. I really enjoyed the food and you grab whatever food you want from the counter. That way you don't have to bother waiting for the server to take your order and eat as much as you need! The servers are also caring they come to you as soon as you wave your hand and give you attention as needed. The prime brisket and ribeye are excellent. My favorite is the marinated octopus. I would totally come back in the future read more

Fun place with tons of food options. Always good service and attentive servers. We have been here 3 times, 4 star meats