Great food, tasty, happy tummy Service was great. I like the ambiance, it's does not feel too crowded. I highly recommend this if you love Korean BBQ. read more

Great service and food. The staff was all over it and they did a fantastic job. The menu had a ton of variety and choices. Everything was tasty. We will be back. read more

Sonu BBQ - Great food and service - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

This was a fun experience. We got the premium all you can eat. I think it was around close to $40 per person. The meat and side dishes were yummy. Kimchi fried rice was good. It seemed like everything we ordered was good and hit the spot. The service was excellent. They kept coming to check on us and changing the grill to a new one. It was my sister's birthday weekend and they gave us free ice cream sandwiches. I would definitely go back when I visit Oceanside again. The ambiance was nice and comfy read more

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Jason had great customer service and I'd be glad to dine in again! Plus the food was delicious!

Sonu the go to place for AYCE. All the workers there are very attentive and sweet, especially New Year and Jason. Great selection for meat lovers and even vegetarians. I'm vegetarian and I still go for their sides , corn cheese , steamed egg , veggies , fried rice , udon & more. Good price and casual and nice ambience ! Thank you for always keeping our belly full ! read more

Nice spot!We never thought about this kind of good kbbq in Oceanside area which has good food and nice stuff!we was here around 9:20 when they were almost last call but they still took us in and we have more than enough food to eat till they close time which is 10:30.we were felt sorry for them and really appreciate the hospitality,definitely will be back read more

Sonu BBQ - they have last call time at 9:30 but we have more than enough time to eat before they close at 10:30 - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I don't have the requisite skillset to appreciate the finer nuances of SONU BBQ. with my limited frame of reference, I willingly accept it is what it is: a place to stroll into half-starved and then stagger out of, hours later, in a meat coma. one small suggestion: start with meat that hasn't been marinaded so the grill stays clean a little longer. when they change grills, it takes forever to heat up again and always happens when you're just hitting your stride. not sure how much spicy, fermented cabbage you have to eat to balance the over abundance of dead animals, but don't forget the banchan. excuse me. I gotta shower and rinse off the meat swet. read more

Came here because it was affordable, and you definitely get what you pay for. The food was mid and the quality wasn't great, so I wouldn't come back. That said, the service was really good and the ambiance was nice, just wish the food matched the vibe. read more

Best Korean bbq I've had. I've been more times than I can count. There is a big selection and I love the kimchi rice. The customer service is amazing and the price is right. If you are looking for a good kbbq spot this is the one. Big plus is that you can add yourself to the waiting list from the app. read more

Extremely attentive and helpful staff. Great for gatherings, but is on the smaller side, so seating may take longer and be slightly cramped with a bigger party. read more

Came here with my family after visiting Legoland. We had great service and good food. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Manager Jason and staff member Newyear went above and beyond to help us have a great dining experience. Thank you! read more

I've been coming to Sonu Korean BBQ for a while now, and it's easily one of my go-to spots when I'm craving KBBQ. This is actually my second time reviewing them, and they've stayed consistently solid every time I come in. My personal go-to meats here are the spicy bulgogi, spicy pork belly, wagyu, and the prime cut steak. The marinades on the spicy options have the perfect kick without being overwhelming, and the wagyu and prime cut steak cook up incredibly tender on the grill. You can really taste the quality. The banchan (side dishes) are always fresh and they keep them coming, which I appreciate. Service has also been great every time I've visited--staff are attentive, quick to swap grills, and always make sure the table has what it needs. The atmosphere is lively and it's a great place to come with friends or family when you're ready to grill and eat good. Overall, Sonu has been consistently good every time I've come, which is exactly why I keep coming back. Definitely recommend if you're looking for solid Korean BBQ in the area. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for our first Korean BBQ experience, and it did not disappoint! The restaurant had a great selection of meats, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The corn cheese was absolutely delicious--definitely a must-try! This place is perfect for a date night or just a fun dining experience. We had a great time and will definitely be back. Highly recommend checking it out! The service was really good too. They were attentive and making sure we needed anything and cleaning our plates. read more

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Great place! This spot has taken my money countless times and I'm not complaining! First, I want to shout out New York, D, Zhu, and the rest of the amazing servers and cooks. Their customer service is top-tier. My partner and I come VERY often at least three times a month because we know we're going to get excellent service and top-quality meat every time. The staff is incredibly attentive, kind, and detail-oriented. They even remember our usual order, which makes the experience feel so personal and welcoming. It's the kind of service that makes you want to tip extra and keep coming back. The food? Incredible. Always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly marinated. I especially love their garlic finger meat, Kobe beef, and marinated short rib though honestly, everything is amazing. The quality never changes, no matter how busy it gets. Not once have I experienced bad service, poor food, or felt rushed and we've been here many, many times. This is hands down my favorite Korean BBQ in San Diego. I truly appreciate the team here. They all deserve recognition for their hard work and professionalism. Highly recommend! read more

Sonu BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Amazing restaurant and their staff is outstanding and super friendly!! I definitely recommend eating here

Ive tried pretty much every kbbq joint from oside, vista, carlsbad, and san marcos and this place is still the best for me. Ive been coming here since I moved down here from Orange County in 2022. The food has only gotten better since. The service has always been top tier as my family are regulars at this place and the staff is so accommodating, patient, and kind. The ambiance looks pretty great for a kbbq joint- clean tables, utensils, frequent grill changes without having to ask, quick to have the meats out shortly after order. I often see the staff cleaning the floors and wiping down surfaces. This place has been and always will be my kbbq go to and i will always highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get good eats read more

Fresh excellent Foods phenomenal service. We were served by a sweet lady named 'New-Year' and a nice guy named David. read more

Sonu BBQ - Inside the restaurant - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

It's my first BBQ experience ever, the food was great ! The waiter took my order with patience and well explained how it worked; such as cold dishes, hot foods and the raw meats. I like this place, I'd be likely to recommend this place to my friends. Thank you SONU crew. read more

Sonu BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Came here during lunch on the weekend -- no wait! We got there right before the lunch rush...Great food and service. We'll definitely be back again! read more

My Go to place for Korean BBQ. can't beat the service nor the variety of meats, soups, and sides. They also do to-go bowls as well in case you don't finish your food you can pack it up to go! read more

Sonu BBQ may not have the best cuts of meat compared to other KBBQ spots, but having an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ option in North County San Diego is definitely better than not having one at all. The quality of the meat is decent, and while it's not top-tier, it still satisfies the craving for a good KBBQ experience. I recommend getting the meats that have more fat in them and it's easier to eat and tastes better. What really stands out here are the extra side dishes..they're fresh, flavorful, and complement the grilled meats well. From kimchi to japchae and dipping sauces, the variety adds a nice touch to the meal. The service is also pretty fast, with staff refilling banchan and bringing out orders quickly. If you're in North County and looking for a convenient spot to get your KBBQ fix without driving down to Convoy, Sonu BBQ is a solid option! read more

Amazing food, service, and super reasonable pricing! They have all of the best banchan and meats that you would want from KBBQ. We just moved to Oceanside and have been here 3 times already. Definitely a go-to spot! read more

Sonu BBQ - Korean Near Me - Oceanside, California

The food at Sonu is always incredible. The team there is patience, knowledge about their menu, and provides excellent service.

Super duper trash! Brisket hard as can be. The waitress had huge eyelashes and a nasty attitude, had to tell on her behind, lady who i reckoned was prolly her mom (lowkey) came thru and took care of us the rest of the way but if ur looking for decent food and service skip this place and ride to Oceanside and hit Gaja. read more

We're from LA, so can get picky about good Korean bbq. This Oceanside find was a surprise. Quality meat options at good prices. But what was spectacular was the service! There's a young front desk lady and other servers who just knocked it out of the ballpark. They run a tight ship with excellent cuts of meats. read more

Our favorite dinner place, the staff is attentive. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fun. Reasonably priced for what you get, too!

Came in 10 min after they opened on a Sunday, staff was super attentive and came to check on us frequently. They have a call button which is AMAZING! The meats are delicious and it feels like authentic Korean BBQ. They basic package is a great price and so so good. By the time we left every table was filled. Plenty of parking, can't wait to return and can't recommend this place enough! read more

We had a great time. Thank goodness for the kid meals. The precooked wings were delicious and I ate quite a bit of the oyster mushrooms. My meat loving son did most of the cooking. You definitely should try to get a group of 6 to get the front booths. read more

NORTH COUNTY KBBQ (4 stars) - FOOD: quality meats - PRICE: very fair - SERVICE: excellent - AMBIANCE: look clean but seats and walls have platter and grease residue. Need to do a better job at cleaning. As I've heard and read "there is always a line". First to arrive at 4:10p on a Friday and line started to form 4:15p (doors open at 5p but they opened up at 4:30p). There are only 2 KBBQ locations in North County/Oceanside and although I had very low expectations - it turned out to be pretty delicious! There are 2 menus (premium and deluxe, deluxe being the cheaper - we settled for deluxe) :: FOOD :: DELUXE MENU ($27.99) - there are 31 items to choose from. Their complimentary sides were just ok - I've had better. Of course my usual favorites are brisket and short rib. Baby octopus and spicy shrimp were also ordered but I usually stick to the meats. All ordered was well devoured. The brisket was quality, super thinly sliced and plated flat with salt and pepper - honestly I suggest they should let us season our own meats. The marinated short ribs were delicious! Each order comes with 2 meaty slabs. We wanted to order more but we're so full which means another visit is in order. HIGHLY RECOMMEND :: DRINKS :: They have a bar but told it's just for display and not open but can order soju off the menu. Went with the usual and popular flavor... peach. :: SERVICE :: 2-hour time limit. That time was ample time. The servers here are VERY attentive and I never had to follow up on a dish we ordered and orders came out promptly. They constantly came around changing our grill (I counted 3x within the 2hrs). They came around frequently but not too frequently and checked on us. They weren't about rushing to get people in and out and let us enjoy our time their. :: AMBIANCE :: Looks clean. Decent ventilation - didn't stink that bad of kbbq but then again our table was by the main entrance. We were here when they first opened so I do expect cleanness. The floors felt greasy. The booth seats were dirty - film of grease residue from the air and a lot of grease splatters on the wall and booth seats. We sat at the first booth against the right wall. I took a napkin and wiped the booth seat (exactly where you sit) and the napkin turned colors. But still looking forward to future eat sessions here. Your menu and quality means surprised me! JABA APPROVED. Until the next review... read more

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Service was awesome! Food was very delicious and high quality. Better experience than the Korean BBQ's we've tried in Arizona.

One of our favorite Korean bbq places. Good atmosphere, good quality food and good service.

We haven't had Korean BBQ in years, since the last time we went to Manna in San Marcos, so when my birthday came up this year we decided to give Sonu BBQ a try! It's the perfect type of experience you want for your birthday (or any occasion) that is a little bit "extra" or unique. Having never been here before and reading the reviews, it was clear we needed to join the waitlist when we were ready to leave. Unfortunately, the waitlist already had 18 people waiting in it! Bummer. Pro-tip: on weekends, join the waitlist at least an hour before you plan on leaving. Even when we finally got to 1st place in line, we still had to wait another 15 min or so to get seated. There are chairs in the entry/lobby area but it's pretty tight on a packed Saturday night. Once seated, we scanned the menu and opted for the Deluxe as it was our first time. Next time we'll do Deluxe again until we've tried everything, then move onto Premium. They brought out ice water immediately and took our drink orders. I a got a large South Korean lager (Terra - $7) and I really liked it. My wife got a Sapporo ($5) and our kid got a lemonade ($3). They took our meat & veggie orders and they brought out the "banchan" - side dishes of seaweed, kimchi, bean sprouts, spicy cucumber and spicy tofu. When the meats and seafood came, we immediately started grilling our food. This is such a cool fun experience that is so different from typical American restaurants. I do wish we had access to more seasonings while cooking our items. Salt, garlic, soy sauce, etc would have been nice but then again we didn't ask for it so that was on us. The music playing overhead and the sheer energy of the place is magnetic. It was packed and servers were running around left and right. You will not be bored visiting Sonu that's for sure. We ended up ordering more things, one of them being octopus but we all wished we hadn't. They brought us a bowl of mini octopus and there was just too much of it. We ate a couple but couldn't down the rest. We were stuffed. They do come around and ask if you want your grill plate changed. By that time we were so full there was just no way we could continue eating. We ended up requesting two macaroons to go as a final dessert. Total: $119.58 before tip. I love the idea of Korean BBQ - interacting with your food and friends while grilling. It's fast-paced and the sheer variety of things to eat will ensure that your night will be full of excitement. This is absolutely a good place to go on a date, or with friends, or that special occasion. I'm glad we checked them out and can't wait to visit again in the future. read more

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Delicious food great service, great staff. always go here for kbbq. Kimchi rice and the egg is bomb along with tge bbq ofc!

Oceanside Sonu KBBQ never disappoints. The service is outstanding as always, the entire staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to help whenever you need anything. On top of that, the food quality is amazing. Everything is fresh and flavorful. Such a great dining experience overall. Highly recommend! read more

This place is amazing the food so good ! The staffs so friendly. Best bbq place in town.

Good kbbq in Oceanside. Plenty of parking in the plaza. FOOD: There are 2 menus: Deluxe and Premium. We ordered the Deluxe menu since we didn't need the extra menu items in Premium. My friend likes the brisket that can be cooked crispy. My favorite meat was the Black Pepper finger meat. It was seasoned well and when it's cooked, the thickness of the meat keeps the inside tender. Korean fried chicken was good. Corn cheese comes cooked as a large portion. Beef short rib does not come with the bones and seems to have less flavor. The korean pear drink is a nice refreshing drink. SERVICE: Service was good. They brought everything that was requested and was timely when we rang the service bell. To look at the menu, you need to scan the QR code which seems to go with the paperless trend. AMBIANCE: From the outside the building looks dark. From the inside, it's a darker ambiance and you cannot tell what time of the day it is outside which gives the place character. read more

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Food is amazing as always! Love the staff, so attentive and great ambiance! Not loud at all you can have a conversation without having to shout. Definitely recommend to join the wait-list through yelp on weekends, as it does get packed. read more

Great and fast service. The price is very reasonable for the premium menu. Love the beef tongue and kobe beef. A lot cheaper and better quality when compared to other AYCE KBB, in my opinion. They have good side like the steam egg and corn cheese. The seaweed tasted like the one sold in Costco. The combo veggie are: oyster mushroom, squash and onion. Kimchi is too sour but the radish is good read more

Another great spot for Korean BBQ in Oceanside. Very attentive to their guest and friendly.

Very rude, judgmental and disrespectful. Female waiter came up to us and told us we wasted food by not finishing 1 little piece of meat and complained we were there too long. We were eating? Tf else we're supposed to do read more