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    3.8 (598 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Rosie W.

    Came here on a Wednesday night around 4pm and the place was completely dead. We looked at each other wondering if we'd made a mistake choosing this spot. But we figured we'd give it a shot anyway. We ordered a few fried items and everything knocked it out of the park. First up, the fried potato balls with cheese -- the cheese was warm and perfectly stringy when you pull them apart, exactly what you want. Then came the katsu, fried to perfection with a salty tonkatsu sauce that complemented it beautifully. And then the fried chicken. Oh, the fried chicken. The meat inside was so hot and juicy it literally burned our tongues -- in the best way possible. The juices were just pouring out of it. Insane in the best way.

    Lychee Yogurt Cocktail
    Canary H.

    Around 9 pm at night, there's hardly any parking. Good luck finding a spot in the lot! You'd have more luck in the street. As fans of late night Korean pubs, we were ecstatic to come by Thang Thang for a late night meal and drinks. Upon walking in, it was hardly Korean. The music was a mix of American Pop, which didn't correlate to the kpop music videos on the screen. It took us a while to get seated and the young servers didn't seem to care. They casually seated us and left. They have buzzers here at the table to call for help when needed. The menus are also on a QR code. We ordered quite a few items: bossam, cheese corn, a lychee yogurt cocktail, kimchi fried rice, and steamed egg. Their bossam is okay and isn't the best. Their cheese corn is not for people who are lactose intolerant because it's heavily cheesy. My favorite was probably their steamed egg which was big and fluffy. The shop itself was stuffy and the AC wasn't on even though we were there on a hot night. Their food isn't fantastic, but the prices are inexpensive for street food/late night food. Their servers could be more kind and friendly, instead of monotone and expressionless. Overall, great Korean food can be found elsewhere!

    Kimchi pancake
    Mirei K.

    Always wanted to try this place so very happy I got to come here after the movies! There's not a lot of late night spots in San Diego, let alone with good food and this spot definitely has great food! They have happy hour, which we did not make it to, but I want to come back to try it out! The food came out relatively quick and the servers were always checking up on us.

    Victoria S.

    Thang Thang is a great spot with amazing food and welcoming service. We ordered the bossam, seafood soup, and the seafood pancake! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and comforting. The service really stood out. Our group couldn't fit at one table, and the staff was accommodating by letting us hold a couple of tables so we could still sit together. They were patient, kind, and made the whole experience stress free. Overall, delicious food, great portions, and excellent customer service. Definitely worth coming back to with a big group of friends!

    Bulgogi quesadilla
    Conrad R.

    Late night, soju & Hite. Been a few times to enjoy shareable snacks and fun, boozy beverages. If there is a waitlist, put in a name and how many people in your party. Subdued lighting, k-pop music, and idol videos on the screen was the aesthetic when we were there. Other than central tables and seating in the dining room, the surrounding tables were partitioned off, giving some semi-privacy to the other parties. Service is friendly and on point, especially with that handy call button, otherwise servers will drop off orders and leave you to enjoy the evening.

    Christina C.

    Went to Thang Thang on a Monday night with some friends after pickleball, and they were super accommodating with our larger group. We ordered quite a bit of food for both tables, and the staff was really patient with us the whole time. The place had a lively vibe, and the music and crowd were a bit loud, which was expected for a busy night. The food was okay, but the watermelon soju was definitely the highlight. I'd come back just for that.

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    Tara C.

    Came late Friday night with the cousins. They have cute calk boards to drawn on, music and ambience was nice, dark setting. Food and drinks were delicious

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    Laura M.

    Everything was just okay.. it wasn't as popping as I thought it'd be. The music is literally my playlist though! They do play the explicit versions, so maybe don't take young kids. LOL. Well it's super dark and not made for kids-like anyways. The floor was sticky. When we ordered, we over ordered & the server didn't even warn us. There was a small language barrier though. Food was alright, more on the salty side though. Everything was extra tangy. The quesadillas were good, but the meat wasn't arranged so good, so I didn't get much meat in my piece. It's a meh, for me. Just wanted to try it 1 time.

    Eleana S.

    My parents in law tried Korean food for the first time! We ordered spicy dawji galbi jjim, soy drumsticks, bulgogi, corn cheese, rice and of course banchan. The food was amazing, they loved it and I loved it too! We even had some leftovers. The place was nice, the servers were awesome. It was great dinner for us.

    Charged an extra $3 for maybe 10 tiny pieces of spam.
    Leah E.

    Came here tonight for takeout since it's one of the few spots open late. My boyfriend went in to place the order while I waited in the car. Within just five minutes, a group of drunk customers, started banging on our car, messing with our side mirror and even harassing my dog by barking at him. Inside wasn't any better. My boyfriend tried to get inside but there was a crowd blocking the front door. At the center was a worker chatting with her friends. This made it hard for other customers to enter. Later waiting to pay the waitress walked around greeting her friends with his credit card still in her hand, then sat down with them to take shots. Totally unprofessional. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you're cool with that kind of vibe. Like I said, we only come here because there aren't many options after 9 p.m. There are plenty of other Korean spots with better food and better service.

    Bulgogi
    Jessica D.

    The perfect late night spot if you are wanting Asian food instead of fast food at a drive thru! Our server was so sweet. We ordered corn cheese, bulgogi, and soy chicken wings. Everything was perfect for sharing and the wings came out piping hot.

    Checks for the end of the night, price discrepancy for French fries + quesadilla
    Austin K.

    tl;dr Don't waste your time Food: poor. - "Korean bistro"... yeah okay, and if my grandmother had wheels she would have been a bike Service: poor. - Two servers (one male, one female); valid, slow night - Male server (new hire, 2 months) took over our table once his shift started and he was nice enough; female server took unsolicited pictures of our group, rude/curt - Prices did not match (see pictures below); at the end of the day, it's a few extra bucks but on the business side of things, it's messed up - Servers should have been proactive about notifying us about the price change but only let us know about the price change after we brought it up - Large party means automatic gratuity (fine), but the way they have it set made it seem like they could add whatever tip amount at the end of your check, regardless of what you sign for Ambiance: poor - Space itself is not good for big groups; cramped Overall: - For Korean food + drinks, there are better spots in SD/Convoy that are cheaper and better quality than Thang Thang and I can't think of a good reason to come here

    Partially eaten small, army stew
    lisa j.

    Thang Thang on a rainy, cold night is nice. Parking is available and no wait for a table. I met a friend and we shared a lychee soju, small army stew (filling spicy soup filled with lots of random bits of meat, veggies and noodles), fried drumsticks and spicy bbq pork ribs. For 2 people, we ordered way too much food but it was all good. The weakest dish were the fried drumsticks. They were big, but a bit tough to chew and a bit bland. Really enjoyed the lychee soju!

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    Been going for 4 years! I always bring a friend or family there to experience it. Phenomenal! Always!

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    Love coming here with my best friend for their happy hour lunch special! We have came quite a few…read moretimes already - so this review is long over due. I like that they open as early as 11 am. The restaurant itself is always clean, and their employees are so quick and attentive if you ever need anything. Meat quality is great, and always so delicious every time. I love that their happy hour menu includes my favorite side items. Steamed egg, glass noodles, corn cheese, rice paper, and chili paste. Those are always a must for me. Today's service and quality was no different from the great service we always receive. I also did notice they have a new happy hour menu. Next time I'll have to try the sesame balls, and spicy popcorn chicken. We were soo stuffed and always cannot wait to go back.

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    I've been wanting to come here for awhile and today is the day. Went on a Saturday afternoon and…read moresurprisingly there was parking. If you know Convoy you already know how difficult parking is. 5/5 We were seated right away once we got in the restaurant. The customer service here is seriously amazing. Staff kept coming back for water and refilled our soup and kept making sure we were good :) 5/5 I love the interior with the wood and the patio seating. There is plenty of seating 5/5 The food is soooo good! We got a mixture of dishes. Army stew, kimichi fried rice, grilled pork, and bibimbap. 5/5 Everything is sooooo good here! I'd recommend it.

    Honestly, the food here was pretty mid for me. I went with a group of six on a Tuesday evening, and…read morethankfully we were able to get seats without any wait. There was also plenty of parking when we went, which was a nice surprise for Convoy. I got the hot stone bibimbap and the vegetable tofu stew. Both were just okay and didn't really stand out to me. The banchan was also fine, but nothing that I was particularly impressed by. I've seen other reviews rave about the tofu stew and bibimbap here, so maybe we just caught an off night because the food definitely didn't live up to the hype for me. The biggest miss was the kimchi pancake. It was not crispy at all and had a really soft, almost soggy texture. I was expecting that crispy, slightly chewy texture you normally get from a good kimchi jeon, so this was a major disappointment. Interestingly, other reviews seem to really like the kimchi pancake here, so ours may have just been a bad batch. (Miyong Za) One thing to keep in mind if you're going with a larger group: they automatically added an 18% tip to our bill for our party of six. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience, but I also didn't leave feeling like I needed to come back. The easy seating and parking on a Tuesday were definitely positives, but the food was pretty average compared to some of the other Korean spots around Convoy.

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