We love this place- close to the house and great selection of meat. The only thing I wish they had was the glass noodles

I was happy to know there was a KBBQ restaurant down the street from my house and have been here a handful of times. They don't offer a variety of meats that aren't just marinated, however they do provide other dishes that are loved (tofu soup, steamed egg, etc.) Their side dishes are okay - some are bland. The service is good and ambiance is nice. Id go here again if I really wanted something cheaper and/or friends/family want to go here. read more

There is a reason why this place is always busy. The quality and quantity of the food is excellent and the servers are super attentive as well. read more

Food is amazing and staff is great. Place is always pretty busy even on a Tuesday. Make sure to reserve your spot on the waitlist before leaving the house. They play trendy background music that fits the environment so it's always a vibe. What separates this place is primarily the staff, they're really good. read more

10/10 my favorite kbbq spot, the staff here is so friendly and accommodating. We sometimes go here after a closing shift at work which leaves us with less than the two hour time limit to eat, but they do not make you feel rushed at all. New Year is so friendly and amazing, she's super fun to talk to as well. The selection of meats here are divine and unlike other kbbq places you can get a bowl of ramen as part of the premium menu! Their cheese corn is the real star of the show, hands down has my mouth watering as I'm writing this. It doesn't get too hot or stuffy in here, you can actually feel a cold airflow even when the restaurant is completely full. The music is always on point, so shout out to whoever's on aux also. Will always be my number one choice to eat for kbbq in Oceanside. read more

Sonu BBQ is our favorite place!! My husband and I really love the atmosphere and all the staff are friendly and attentive! We love their large selection of meat and always have a great experience! read more

The food and service are the best. I became a regular after my first visit. There was a point where my boyfriend and I were going once a week. They tend to be busy after 5:30 pm but is WORTH THE WAIT. Kobe beef and spicy miso ramen are the best items on the menu. I could write 10 paragraphs about how delicious the food is. It's a great dining experience and everyone needs to check out SONU ! read more

Me and my girlfriend love coming here, it's her new favorite spot. Jocelyn, a server, is who we always request. She's just always so nice and friendly. It's not too long of a wait for the food to arrive whenever you order a round. I would definitely recommend this all you can eat kbb to anyone who lives or travels by! read more

Highly recommend this place for BBQ in Oceanside. The food was good,fresh and high quality . The service was good and friendly. We are always happy to be there every time. read more

This is best meal I've had in Oceanside so far. Everything was great--food, service, and ambiance. Had the chicken and the brisket, but there is so much more to try in the future. Highly recommend. read more

Seriously the best KBBQ in North County. Meat always tastes fresh and good portion. Service is great too

The food was great! And the service was overall amazing. Great staff! They were extremely friendly and quick!

Absolutely delicious food! Amazing service. You can either ask them as they walk by or push a button and they'll come straight to your table but normally you don't have to do either. They always head over and ask if you need anything. It is all you can eat and that cheesy corn is to die for. I love how each table in the restaurant makes you feel like you're the only ones there. It is always clean and welcoming Definitely come early maybe even have a snack before you go if you're going to be there on the weekend because there can be a long wait, but I promise it's worth it! read more

Service is always pretty great here whenever it's just my wife and I or when we bring our extended family over. Meat quality is up there and for the price for their P1 menu you really can't beat it with anything around north county! read more

Zhu and Newyear have amazing customer service and helped with our questions about cook time and didn't rush us very nice!

This review is long over due. First of the Corn Cheese on its own is the only reason to come here. It's cheesy amazing goodness. I haven't found a single spot to compare the corn cheese that can even match up a tiny bit. The size is ducking huge so that's a bonus! Next the banchan is amazing! I love them all! Can't go wrong with that. Also this place has BACON WRAPPED ENOKI MUSHROOMS. That's it. That's a must try! I know Oceanside sounds like the weirdest place to have kbbq but this place is a HIDDEN GEM. I bring friends all the time to experience and i haven't had a single person be disappointed. Sonu is def in my top 5! Give it a try read more

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I love their food. They are reasonably priced and have great service. Great for eating with friends and family or a quick date night. Super easy to join the waitlist and the meat is FRESH. Top 10 for sure. read more

My husband and I visit this establishment very frequently. We love everything about it. The customer service is fast and great. The workers are very friendly and kind. We have visited many Korean BBQ spots and none are as great as this one. We love it, definitely a favorite place to eat. read more

Food is great. Closest I can get to Ugrill in Riverside County. Love they have steam egg and cheese corn. Service is awesome and staff is quick and brings food fast. The ambience is nice, mix of different music and a little on the loud side but nice bringing in a good atmosphere. Price isn't bad and they have 2 menu's. Best korean bbq I have had yet in Oside. read more

Servers Joe and D were great, really took care of us. Food was good too. Second time in, will be back.

Love the food the service and the atmosphere! They have very friendly and attentive staff.

Staff and service is great, food is on point. Honestly, a great variety of seafood options, and the premium includes a lot.

Walked in greeted by an iPad which told me 1 hr wait for 2 on a Wednesday night. No staff in sight. Had to run 1 down and ask if that was correct read more

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Okay I can't believe I haven't written about our girl new year yet!!! LITERALLY THE KINDEST! best place to be if you're looking for quality food & service! New year has always been so so great to us and we love it when she is there! She works so freaking hard and always has the best attitude! also super great memory too! #1 KBBQ spot! read more

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Best AYCE kbbq in Oceanside area (not like there are that many other options). Go to Sonu over Gaja bbq. I think we got our money's worth, and we both left very satisfied. read more

AYCE BBQ place run by same ownership as Fire Spot down on convoy. Although Korean like there is a Chinese influence as noted by some of the marinades on the meats. Go with the premium menu well worth it with the salmon poke , beef tongue etc. The price for the quality of food is a great value. Get there early or you will be waiting ..great service and friendly staff .. you will leave here satisfied ! Recommend!!! read more

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I've been coming here for a few months now and they never fail to impress me. Food is amazing and the service is quick and always respectful. They are so super sweet and I never feel rushed. read more

Yesterday we went to Legoland and were looking for a restaurant on our way home to OC. We found this place on Yelp and chose this one over the other AYCE KBBQ place nearby because several reviews claimed Sonu was better. There was no wait at all around 7 pm on a Monday, which I found surprising. At least there's the option to join the Yelp wait list in case it does get packed. We opted for the Premium menu because we like beef tongue and Kobe beef, and since it offered ramen options which my daughter can eat. We were impressed with the quality of the meat, veggies, and banchan. Everything was flavorful and fresh. As for the meats, our favorites included the Kobe beef, black pepper rib fingers, marinated short rib, spicy Korean salmon, etc. Special props to the banchan as I'm not a veggie kind of gal. I even joked with the hubster that I've never eaten so many veggies during a meal before. I especially enjoyed eating the pickled cucumbers with grilled meats and rice paper. In fact, the cucumbers were so good that I plan to learn how to make them. I also loved how when we requested refills, they'd give us a very generous amount. We finished the meal with kimchi fried rice and steamed egg. What would take the kimchi fried rice to the next level would be to include more kimchi and serve it in a hot stone pot. But we could also put it on the grill next time so that it can get nice and crispy. The customer service was amazing, with the manager and staff regularly checking on us and changing the grills. The restaurant also offers a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Interestingly, at the check-in area, there is a note stating that the AYCE KBBQ pricing requires a minimum of 2 adults, and that a $7 surcharge would be added for individual diners. This was my first time seeing such a policy, and I am guessing it has to do with the lower ROI given staffing costs and other variables. In any case, we very much enjoyed our experience at Sonu, and will definitely return after our next Legoland visit! read more

Highly recommend joining the waitlist on Yelp, before driving here. We did, and took us less than 15 minutes of a drive and when we got there, we sat down for about 2 minutes and were called to be seated. Awesome! We had the deluxe plan and it had good choices! We had the beef brisket, marinated sliced beef, garlic finger meat and the teriyaki beef brisket. And corn cheese, the lettuce salad. The side dishes was also great, fast service for refills. Now the meats that we did not like was the garlic finger meat, it was too chewy and fatty for us. And the teriyaki beef brisket had an odd flavor, we did not even finish the whole serving. We loved the regular beef brisket and the marinated sliced beef. Also it was awesome that they give out a big portion! Highly recommend this place! And also, for a lesser wait time try to go before 7pm. It got busier as we were leaving around 8 pm. read more

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Yummmmmyyy!!!! One of our favorite kbbq places in San Diego county, including San Diego main!!! So first off, just a heads up, this place is not run by Koreans but Chinese. I know because they speak mandarin, the restaurant name is in Chinese, and their dishes have a Chinese spin to them. But but but that doesn't mean that it's not delicious. It's good in their own unique way. Some meats were lightly seasoned with salt and pepper that we don't see in other places. Usually the meat is either plain or marinated in a lot of sauces like bulgogi. Also, they banchans (little side dishes) had red chili peppers in them. I've never seen a Korean restaurants do that, but Chinese from central and northern part of China do that A LOT. They put chili peppers in many things (not the southern Chinese like Cantonese though.) So some recommendations for ya: Marinated short rib was tough. Can skip. Marinated beef slices, brisket (first round), finger meat were delicious. Bacon and enoki was delish. Cajun shrimp had good flavor but shell on so not good for lazy people aka myself. Corn cheese plate was huge, probably good fit 3 + people, delicious nonetheless. Spicy beef soup was delicious. Steamed egg was good too but not the best. Beef tongue was delicious and not chewy. Kobe beef and prime rib eye was aaaaammmmaaazzzing and was totally worth it to go with the premium plan. That's it. I'll see you there coz I'll be back shortly! read more

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Great food and service, meat was tasty and we eat so much. Price was not bad and they have salmon to grill.

This place is awesome. Something we enjoy once a month or so. It's all you can eat, so make sure you come hungry lol. You decide if you want the deluxe ($23.99) or premium meats ($28.99). If you have a larger party of 4 or more everyone has to choose to do the same basically all deluxe meats or all premium meats. The waiter/waitress will bring the meats of your choice afterwards. Make sure you eat all the meat or else you will be charged an additional cost on your tab. (We usually get the deluxe). The variety of choices are worth it. Prime rib, Kobe beef, shrimp, etc. They bring the raw meats for you to cook on your table. They also bring kimchi, rice, other sides to go along with the meat. The employees check on your table pretty often, change out the old cooking grill with a new one. There is also a bell you can press at the end of the table if you need anything else. Service is great. We really enjoy the friendly/hard working staff. I recommend the apple soju $9 very smooth, fruity taste that compliments the meal. read more

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I have been to several korean bbq in San Diego County and Sonu is my number 1. It could improve by adding more prime meat options. However, for the price, the quality of meats is exceptional and the most flavorful. This place keeps me coming back. read more

Wow. I've visited many KBBQ places, but this one is the best. The service was so good it was almost overwhelming. The grill service was on point; anytime the grill was a little dirty, they were there to switch it out with a new one. Anytime our grill was empty, they would ask us what we wanted next. Even though they were so attentive, there was a button at the table to push to signal the servers to come over to the table. When we got there, the A/C was set to 65, and I thought it would be cold, but the fire in the middle of the table had a perfect temperature. The selection of meats was great. They had spicy, marinated, cajun, and original versions of everything, including shrimp, steak, wagyu, chicken, octopus, and squid. There was a second kitchen that would cook the other 1/2 of the menu, and they were fast. My only criticism was that the cheese corn was made with canned corn, which is probably the only way it's economical. Outside of the food and service, the coolest thing was the mouthwash machine in the bathroom. After you wash your hands, there's a box on the wall with a button, and you push that, and a tiny paper cup drops, then it's filled with mouthwash. I highly recommend Sonu BBQ. I wish there was one of these in Long Beach. read more

First time at Sonu and will definitely be back! Great experience coming with friends-- lots of eating, drinking, and vibing. Service was quick and very nice. My recommended side dishes would be the cheese corn and the korean lettuce salad. As for meat, I would say the marinated short rib and spicy bulgogi are a must. read more

Sonu BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

My latest favorite kbbq spot! I'm so glad they have a spot like this in oceanside since I'm moved here from San Diego and convoy is my usual spot for korean foods. Now I can save myself from driving an hour. I love coming here on weekdays or weekends, their service is the same whether they're busy or not. I love their options for ayce, I've tried their premium selections but honestly the deluxe is pretty solid for us. Everyone here is friendly and nice, some of the newer staffs could be nicer and more attentive to splash the oil and sauce on their customers when they're changing the grill. We usually come a few times a month and always order the same things: [bacon wrapped enoki are my favorite] [beef stew soup] [steam eggs] [marinated short ribs] [brisket] [cajun shrimp and squid] [pork belly] [spicy kimchi and cucumber] read more

Absolutely outstanding from the food to the service to the pricing! Everyone was so attentive and personable from the moment we walked through the door until we left the building - in a deep food coma and with wide smiles on our faces. The food- I think my boyfriend blacked out for a minute it was so good! The menu is extensive and well rounded with something for everyone. The meats are high quality, soups are delicious and the flavors were deep. I can't recommend this place more! That was such a treat! We will be back soon!! (And just a note about the pregnant waitress- she was absolutely lovely. So friendly and warm. Just thought I would add that since I read a pretty petty review that I don't think she deserved from what I experienced) read more

My favorite Korean bbq! Their salad is fire ! Their meat is so good and the rice is cooked to perfection.

Food and service are always I've been coming here since they opened and if I'm craving Korean bbq this is my only place to go to!

This place was recommended by my hairdresser and it is the best recommendation ever! Food was delicious! Great portions! Best of all... the amazing customer service! We were recommended items to try and you just dont get that kind of service anymore. I love the bell you could ring, but the staff was consistently checking in on us and when we did ring the bell, the closest staff member jumped on it. I went Monday 4/15/24 at 7:30-8:45p.m. everyone working when i was there, thank you for the excellent experience! I've been raving about this place and letting my foodie friends know! read more