Kogi KBBQ was a viiibe Service was amazing and the meat quality was yummy! Bulgogi was definitely my fave and you already know I had to get the corn cheeseeeee because I will never say no to corn cheese lol. The rice paper was lowkey kinda dry and tough though and the fries portion had me like... that's it?? BUT I love that they have a dinner deal after 9pm! The soju bomb really was THE BOMB and the soju highball was yummy too. Overall we ate good, drank good, had a good time Definitely can't wait to come back! read more

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My family and I love Manna bbq which is our go to. We have tried other kbbq and didn't seem too impressed but Kogi was an exception. We loved the portion size of their meat orders. The quality of the meat was really good as well. Their service was very quick and the staff checked on us offer. We had a party of 12. Our orders came out correct and quickly. My daughter loves steam egg and felt that they prepared it better than anywhere else we have gone. Their brisket and beef belly were good sizes. You are definitely getting your money worth here. Although manna does have a lot more sides to choose from. And I did not give them 5 stars because unfortunately there was no japchae which is one of our favorites. But this place is definitely worth trying out. We will be back again read more

Hands down my favorite Korean BBQ spot in San Diego! Nothing beats Kogi for me. The meat quality is so good, they have such a great selection, and the service is always amazing. Every time I come here, all the servers are super nice and attentive and everything comes out so fast which is one of the reasons I keep coming back. I'm obsessed with their rib fingers and the sides are just as good. My favorites are the steamed egg, kimchi fried rice, and kimchi pancake. And their kimchi is seriously the best I've ever had. I haven't found another KBBQ spot that does it better. Whether it's a late night dinner, catching up with friends, or celebrating a birthday, Kogi is always my go to. It's the first place I recommend whenever someone asks me where to get Korean BBQ in San Diego because I know it never disappoints! read more

Visit May 2026 I'm not the greatest authority on K-BBQ. That would be my daughters. They both like this place more than other sites singling out meat quality and space as wining attributes. The meat quality was indeed really good and I got my belly full by the end of the night. Again, I'm not an expert...we stuck with pork and beef. Been my experience that chicken and any seafood tends to be a downer anyways. Traditional sides like corn cheese (gooey goodness), steamed egg, and kimchi. I tried their kimchi fried rice and it wasn't too flavorful. I liked the rice noodle paper side used to make little wraps with your meat. Sliced radish same thing. Service was okay. Take order. Bring order. There were dipping sauces placed in front of us but no explanation given which I thought lacking in terms of service. And while they were steady in terms of refreshing grill plates and clearing dishes we did have to wave down for more water which is a pet peeve of mine. The place is pretty standard in terms of decor. Dark wood. They sorta have two sides with one having a long section of grill tables used for large parties like 20. Surrounding them were almost bar lounge chairs with their own low rise grills meant more for two or three. We were in a normal booth. Parking seems daunting at first but they have spots behind. Don't park at the Denny's or Shogun next door or you'll get towed. Would I visit again? Yes though my doctor will shake his finger at me for it. read more

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Staff would not put in our order, we had to repeat our order to put in. Even after our second time ordering we still didn't get everything we asked for. There was such a lack of sides... no glass noodles on the menu...:( Food was bland and mid, We had to ask for salt and spicy sauce to add flavor. Literally go any where else. read more

Kogi BBQ - Fries... I ordered truffles fries... - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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music was bumpin and food was bussin i will definitely be coming back with friends again read more

Can always rely on kogi to be there. Nothing better than ending (or starting?) your night with the late night happy hour. AYCE for $28.99, decent selection of meats, endless banchan, no complaints. Always like coming with a big group. Loveeeee kogi read more

Kogi BBQ - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

i would say the late night deal is worth it if you're hungry and nothings open! they changed the menu recently and took off the large intestine on the late night deal which was unfortunate, service can be kinda slow but the food is pretty good! i rly like their tongue on their premium menu read more

Last time I came here was in college for their late night happy hour Sides were good. We got like 4 orders of the salad. I also enjoyed the veggie plate you could order. Meats: Beef belly - I like fatty but this was like primarily all fat Beef tongue - standard Pork jowl - great (always favorite) Short rib - I've definitely had better marbled ones Garlic finger rib - salty and chewy read more

Went for the lunch special and it was much more pleasant compared to last time I went. The menu was more limited, but that the basics you would get at kbbq. My favorite thing was the kimchi fried rice, something I haven't seen at other kbbq spots. The staff was attentive and friendly. Overall, i think as it compares to other kbbq spots, this place is okay, the regular menu pricing with the menu selections you have available are smaller. I think this place seems to shine moreso for their late night specials/drinks, which isn't for me, but i can see the appeal. read more

Kogi BBQ - Kimchi fried rice, potato salad - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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The meat is okay.. the fondue is awesome!! The corn cheese, egg, and kimchi is delicious. You have to order the side dish like kimchi separate. They don't give it to you automatically. The drinks is pretty good. I order monster with soju and hot green tea. The place is pretty spacious with lots of seat. Service is pretty quick but we also went when they first open. At the end of our dinner, the server was looking at the pos and not paying attention to where he was walking. He accidentally kick my leg really hard and we heard a loud crack. I just had a knee replacement surgery. The pain was intense and I started to sweat so my daughter took me outside. The waiter asked if I was okay but I was in so much pain. I just wanted to go outside before I started saying something I would regret. My doctor called to check on my knee and was concerned by my pain being worse after it was kicked at the restaurant. They did an x ray and discovered the healing scar tissue cracked from the impact, and my doctor informed me my pain would be more intense and the healing process would extended by it. I hope the staff look up when they are walking and be more careful around guest. read more

Kogi BBQ - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Kogi BBQ never disappoints! I decided to go for my birthday dinner and not to brag but everything from the dining experience, customer service and the food (of course) did not disappoint. We showed up not long after they opened on a Wednesday so there wasn't a wait. Decided to do their regular AYCE. My favorite cuts of meat are their bulgogi, marinated bone in short rib, and the prime brisket. My go-to sides without fail are favorite the corn cheese, salad, pickled raddish, and their kimchi pancake. Waiters are attentive and change the roasting plates a few times throughout the meal. If in the Kearny Mesa area, visit Kogi if you're looking to try some delicious Korean barbecue. read more

Kogi BBQ - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Came back here and had their late night special after 9pm $28.99. Bulgogi is some of the best I have had. Brisket & beef belly were yummy ! Spicy chicken was also great! Unlimited sides you can't beat this deal. Atmosphere was amazing,music playing. servers were great and helpful. Coming back again ! read more

This place gets packed and chaotic fast. It's super loud, cold afffff, and slow, with hit or miss meats and sides. If you're patient, happy hour can save you a few bucks, but otherwise it's kind of a grind. Beef Belly: Get Easily my favorite. Tender, flavorful, and cooked up nicely. The rest of the meats and sides were whatever. Some sides come out in weird portions or cut strangely. They're also not self-serve, so you have to ask for everything which slows things down. It's seriously loud in here. Like, yelling across the table loud. If you've got soft spoken people in your group, it's going to be rough. The place is also freezing and super drafty, so bring a jacket... but just know that jacket is going to end up smelling like smoke and meat by the end. Service is slow and inconsistent. Best move is to order your meats all at once instead of waiting between rounds. Food: 6/10 Atmosphere: 3/10 Service: 4/10 Value: 5/10 read more

Kogi BBQ - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

I was suggested to dine here for Korean BBQ. There is a parking lot in front that shared with neighboring businesses. Once I walked in I added a party of two to the Yelp waitlist tablet. The restaurant has a sign stating there must be a party of two to dine. After five minutes I was seated at a table. The restaurant was cold inside. I assume to keep the area ventilated; however I needed to wear my coat while dining and the meat would get cold quickly. Once my friend arrived we selected the regular menu for $34.99. There is a late might menu that looks similar to the regular for $28.99 that starts at 9:00PM. The restaurant closes at midnight. From the regular menu we ordered two servings of Prime Brisket and one serving of the Thin Slice Pork Belly to start with meat. For sides we ordered two Corn Cheese, Kimchi Fried Rice, Thin Rice Cakes, and Potatoe Salad. The Prime Brisket was nice. It was too tough for my liking. The Thin Sliced Pork Belly had a nice crisp to it. My favorite side was the Corn Cheese. It was gooey and flavorful. The Kimchi Fried was not impressive. The Potatoes Salad lacked flavor. We also ordered the Garlic Fingerrib. That was my favorite meat! Packed with flavor and perfect thickness and chew to it. We also ordered the Bulkogi. That was too thick for my liking. The portion sizes are generous, and our servers were attentive with changing our grill and asking if we wanted to order more. Later on, we were told they can do half sizes. There are also late night drinks specials. read more

Holy snickers! This is the worst korean bbq place I've ever been to. Let's put this aside first. The place is like a maze inside. There are extra seats on the right side. It just feels tight and it's dimly lit. The outside, the sign isn't even on, so you may not notice it at night. It was packed when I went. The service is excellent. The workers here are super nice and just on it!. They have a button you press and they actually show up. Its cute and funny. Why 1 star? Well simply the food sucks. Everything here is made to be cost efficient. They have this after hour menu after 9pm. Its a pretty terrible menu of choices for almost 30$. The flavor and quality just tanked for me. I just cant get over the disgusting to literally ZERO flavor sides. I've eaten probably over 40 bbq places, and for me to say the flavoring is all wrong, is just gotta be that bad for me. The salad was too sour for me. The corn cheese had little to almost no cheese. You cant taste mayo or any cream or just anything really. They really skimp you out on quality. The pickle radish is super bitter, the kimchi was extremely bitter and bad tasting. Not enjoyable. The steamed egg was made from more water ratio and had 0 flavor. The pancakes was soggy and disgusting in flavor. The bean paste soups tasted like spoiled milk. The sides should be banished. The only thing that was OK, was the the beef belly. The pork belly was pork belly and the cow intestines arr.not pleasing. The options were little as far as meat and the quality was so displeasing. You can go to orange county and get a fuller menu for the exact price and you don't even have to wait for after hours. I'd never come again, but it seems they have plenty of customers, so they don't need my patronage. read more

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Love Kogi BBQ! The food was delicious, portions were great, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The staff was also friendly and the service was great. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend! read more

Good food! Came here for lunch with my friend and it was delicious! Food came out really fast. We went on a Wednesday for the lunch special which was 26 dollars I believe. Service was fast and it wasn't too busy on a weekday! read more

The service was horrible. They sat us at 10:15 when we had gotten there at 9:30 and the waitlist said a five minute wait. when we sat down, we ordered our first round and they came over not even five minutes later telling us we needed to put in last call. It was our first experience ever at Korean barbecue. They didn't end up bringing half of the stuff that we ordered and when we asked if they could please bring it they said sorry the kitchen is closed and they still charge us full price. If you ask me they shouldn't have charged us at all but if they were going to it should've been like 50% off at the very least. Would not recommend this place read more

Been coming here with the hubby for a while now, and they're always fantastic. Kogi never disappoints. The service is exceptional from start to finish. The first time we came, our server was incredibly patient with all of our questions, took the time to explain everything, and made sure we felt comfortable with our choices. They would check in on us throughout the meal just enough to make sure we had everything we needed without ever being intrusive. That balance is rare and really made the experience enjoyable. Great food, outstanding hospitality, and excellent customer service. We'll definitely be back! read more

glorious establishment. Service is too fast, Jasmine is an absolute unit. THANKS JASMINE. Their sides are mOnEY, likeeee they got truffle fries, cheese fondue, brisket ??? COMON NOW. THINKKK of the possibilities. Beef tongue cut thin, beef belly not too fatty, man im hungry again just thinkin bout it. Kogi the truth man check this jawn out read more

Absolute awful! Crowded, extremely loud and noisy! Food was mediocre at best. Shrimp came out and the head was full of some kind of red sauce that exploded all over the table and our clothes! Go ANY PLACE else read more

Food is so good my number one go to spot for Korean bbq. The service is amazing here as well always bringing out the food on time and changing the grill whenever it's time. I would totally recommend! If you come for the late night special be ready to wait for a good while been here a couple of time for the late night special and usually wait for an hour to get seated. read more

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Quick service and quality meats, though I found the "drop and go without acknowledging the guest's presence" thing that one of the staff members was doing rather off putting. The rest of the staff however were very friendly. I loved the late night special deal pretty awesome, especially since I get off of work around the time it starts. Overall good place to dine solo. read more

I really wanted to like this place because i liked their meat quality but the service was just bad. The workers had terrible attitudes and we had to ask like 4 different workers for rice and it took them at least 45 minutes to bring it. They rarely checked on us and waited til we were about to leave to come ask if we wanted a refill while not being busy. We went in for a birthday so i asked about a birthday treat and the guy rolled his eyes and brought a popsicle IN THE WRONG FLAVOR!!! I wont complain about the meat quality because it was like any other kbbq but the workers need to be fired. charging 20% gratuity to not of even taken care of us. read more

This is my favorite affordable KBBQ spot to go for a couple of reasons. First, their late night option is everything I need after a long day because they have the amazing classics to choose from as well as all their sides. What wins me over is that they have Daechang on their late night menu! However, please check out their regular, premium and Kobe menus as they have great options of meats available for different price points. Service is always quick and amazing too. All of their servers are constantly making sure we are good on meats, drinks and sides throughout the experience. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Although I don't frequent as often, Kogi is a staple KBBQ spot for my friend group. The service is always quick, I can control how much portions to order, and they have great sides! I love the kimchi pancake and corn cheese! The meats are shaved neatly and presented nicely. They offered to do half portions since it was just me and my friend dining, so we didn't waste anything. I find Kogi my go-to spot for KBBQ and have not had a bad experience here ever. I also rarely encounter extreme wait times compared to other kbbq spots, but it will depend on what time you go. I usually go when it's their HH after 9PM! Sure, it's a late dinner, but I enjoy the late-night vibes and atmosphere of the restaurant! Never got around to writing a review but after a handful of times of dining here I find that Kogi BBQ is one of my favorite Korean barbecues restaurants that's worth the value and quality! read more

Kogi BBQ - Corn Cheese - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best Korean BBQ Hands down in San Diego, food quality, price, ambience, we love this place!

Kogi BBQ was a good experience overall. I came as a party of 4 for my sister's birthday. There's plenty of parking in the back, which was convenient. There's a warning sign not to park in the Denny's lot next door so it's good to keep that in mind. The wait to be seated took a while, but once we got to our table, service was quick and consistent. They refilled our sauces without being stingy, and the staff were attentive throughout our dinner. They gave us large portions for the sides that we liked when we asked (kimchi and potato salad). Theres a sweet server named Jeyna (hope I'm spelling that right) that took care of us. She was patient, efficient, and checked in on us regularly which we really appreciated. We also tried their soybean stew, corn cheese, beef belly, house salad, intestines, and kalbi. The proteins were all solid choices. I'm not a fan of marinated meats so I can't really put my thoughts on that for this review. The soybean stew was good but slightly too salty so I used it to dip my cooked meat in. The corn cheese was good as always. Beef belly was fatty and portion size was huge. Plus they plated it very beautifully. The intestines were good flavor wise but very chewy. We got the kalbi at the end and it was good! Everyone loved it! The salad was a nice touch to every bite. Helped wash out the oil if that makes sense. Overall the restaurant looked clean. Servers were attentive and doing their best to set up/buss tables while serving at the same time. Kudos to them :) read more

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This is the spot my friends and I usually go to when we want KBBQ on a whim. Their wait times aren't that bad (usually 10-45 minutes) and their service is relatively decent. They'll check in on you, get you grill changes, and make sure you're all set even when they're busy. Their meat quality is alright for the most part. Nothing mind blowing, and there are definitely better places out there with better meat quality for the same price, but this place is open late, and you can always count on going here if you need a place to eat at for your last minute plans. read more

Kogi BBQ - Salad - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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First time at Kogi recently and I was impressed. The meats were good, marinade for galbi was great. For sides that you can order, they had kimchi pancake which was unique. Radish wraps, rice paper also included. The biggest complaint is the service. It is difficult to flag down a waiter to order more food. They sat us in a corner, so visibility was hard and they didn't check in on us frequently enough. Walked by our table many times when we tried to get their attention. Probably bad luck because of where we were seated, but we didn't have much control over that. The restaurant is somewhat hard to find because there are no signs at the door and through the windows it looks really dark. The best thing was the food, everything else was a let down. read more

My second time at Kogi and it is such a great option for KBBQ! It is reasonably priced and the atmosphere is nice and spacious, we came in Friday night and the wait was only about 25 minutes but they have an awesome late night happy hour after 9pm that I'm sure gets busy!! They have great side options as well and as a no rice girl I enjoyed the pickled radish, steamed egg, and kimchi the most! read more

Kogi BBQ - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely one of my top picks for kbbq! Food and service is great! Great selection on cuts and the best soda selection! Service usually some of the best you get. read more

This is my go to place for Korean barbecue. There are so many options to choose from and the staff are so attentive. This is a great place for date night or late night eats. read more

My go to KBBQ spot because it's pretty affordable for everything I want plus it taste good. Quality meats & sides. Love the corn cheese and salad. Service is quick and everyone is really friendly. The wait isn't so bad every time I come here. Kids under 10 is always a good price because it's pretty much half price for them. I always get the beef belly but the rib meat, brisket, kalbi and beef tongue is always a must. Happy they have egg soup, pickled radish, rice paper and cheese fondue. Great spot for all you can eat KBBQ. read more

The kimchi fried rice and pork belly was SOOO GOOD! I had a really good experience here and the service was amazing. My friend recommended this spot and i'm glad she did! read more

Me and my two friends came early, like starting at 5pm, right when they opened. The good: The meats were tasty, I felt it was quality meat and we got several rounds of brisket, the pork kalbi, thinly sliced pork, spicy pork belly, and bulgogi! We enjoyed all the meats, the side salad good, kimchi pancake was yummy and had more fluff! Server was sweet and consistent. We did have a younger buck that helped occasionally because they were getting packed. He wasn't my fav because he would whisper or not be clearly communicative, like we asked for some hot/spicy sauce, he walks away and we are like, ?????? But he did bring us the sauce lol, seemed like he didn't want to be there, but he did his job!! I liked our main server cause he was fast with switching the grill and asking what we needed. The bad: Okay, the sides were a little disrespectful....the kimchi was so sad, looked dry, tasted dry, had no flavour. It was pale looking like Casper the friendly ghost, except, it wasn't friendly. The rice paper was even more vile, it was so dried out. I had suspected it because I saw them microwave something and I was like, plz not be the rice paper lol. It was def leftover frozen rice paper and they were reheating it. I wish they at least microwaved it with a wet napkin to keep the moisture, but it was a hard block and I said no thanks. If I came, I would probably come later, so they can actually use their good rice paper and hopefully better kimchi. However, I do wonder if you come later, you run the risk of lower quality meat? I'd def come back for their late night special. The ambiance was def loud and busy, but I had lovely chats with my friend! It was a bit cold, but we were sitting further in, which is how I peeped the microwaving rice paper lol. Overall, they get three stars! read more

We were lied to and they ripped us off. We were a party of 6, which comes with a service fee of 18%. We 100% knew that and understood it. What we didn't know was that the waiter was going to charge us an additional 18%. See photo for proof. None of us touched the tip button. The waiter handled it. We wanted to come back. But after the waiter decided to give himself a 40% tip (you can do the math if you want), we will not be returning. Nor will recommend. There are plenty of KBBQ places in San Diego that won't rip you off or maybe I'll recommend if you are less than 6, so they can't scam you with having a service charge and then giving themselves a 18% additional tip. Good food, but I left with a really bad taste in my mouth. read more

Kogi BBQ - Service charge of 18% with an additional tip of 18%. No one at our table touched the tip pad. The waiter did though - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here. No wait time, however starting at 845-9p the restaurant filled up. They offer a happy hour for a couple dollars off their different tiers. Meats were delish. They offer a good variety of sides - Kimchi, potato salad, salad, kimchi soups, egg, rice, kimchi rice etc BEWARE of the misleading information that is shared with you. Needless to say, I will not be returning and would love going to Fire Spot and/Manna instead. read more

I have come here a few times and it is always great when I come with friends! Great for large groups and a good selection. Meats are also good and not bad in quality. Service is great as well ans they check in with you often enough. Will continue to come here! read more