Best Banchan in San Diego

5 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Prime Grill Korean Bbq Restaurant
Prime Grill Korean Bbq Restaurant
87/100 (700 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Corn Cheese
Steak Tartare
Pork Belly
Hot Pot
corona
Soft Tofu Soup
Kimchi Jun
Galbi Tang
Yook Gae Jang
All Meat Korean BBQ
계란찜
Prime Grill BBQ Combo
Spicy Chicken and Marinated Top Sirloin
Beef Short Ribs Miso Soup Wooguhji Galbitang
Fish Cake
Banchan
Bibimbab
Makchang
Dipping Sauce
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
"First time eating here. Loved the ambiance and decor. Very elegant, clean, modern take on a Korean BBQ Restaurant, as like ones you'll find in..."
Reiko Kawana
"Awesome service, great..."
Tanja Markovic
"The food here was really good. The servers here were really sweet and always attentive. Atmosphere wise it looks nice. My family and I had gone to..."
Coepem
"Prime Grill is a great spot for Korean BBQ. It’s all you can eat and the price is pretty reasonable. Even with the cheapest option you get a great..."
Jim Gassmann
"It's a popular place and for a good reason. Food is really good. Service is good. Price is great for all you can eat k bbq. There's a two hour limit..."
Wynn
"First time here and food was good but service could have been much better. We saw our server three time's. Once to order, again for refills and..."
RJ374
"I love that the staff comes to your table from time to time to check your grill and cut the meat or put them on the grill for you. It shows that they..."
MILLZ D.
"The service is really good and friendly but they don’t offer lettuce. It’s a must in Korean bbq. And also, why they have chilli garlic sauce as..."
Jason Marc
"Our first time eating Korean BBQ. Very kind and helpful staff. We had a delicious meal. Tried lots of soju. The staff even helped me with my Korean..."
Kim Everson
"So good we went back the following week. Although, there's not as many side options as other kbbq places the quality of meat and food definitely..."
Aja Doll
"Enjoyed this all you can eat Korean bbq place. They have lots of sides, cuts of meats etc etc. bring your jacket, it’s cold in the restaurant...."
Carole Scott
"Great AYCE K-BBQ. Lots of great options, food was fresh and plentiful. Service was quick and we all left stuffed. Do keep in mind that there is a 2..."
John L.
"I always thought this was just a barbecue place, because their name. However I was happy to hear from a friend that they have a full range soups and..."
Dana White
"The location is nice and the food is alright for the price. Just a regular KBBQ spot. Workers are nice..."
Charles Sanders
"Out of all the Korean BBQ spots I've tried, Prime Grill ranks up there in comparison to Mana BBQ, Jeong Won and a few other Korean BBQ spots in the..."
Tristan Malig
"Food was so so for the price. I've had better. But our server Jin was..."
Jon. C
"I love this place; it's nice and quiet. Fast service but delicious..."
Gabriel Castaneda
Thang Thang
Thang Thang
81/100 (298 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Spicy Daeji Galbi Jjim
sake
Extra Dumpling
Dakdongcheep
Pineapple
云南过桥米线
Potato Balls
Doobookimchi 두부김치
Banchan
Sundubu
Korean Chicken
Budae Jjigae
Seafood Ramen
Pork Dim Sum
Haemul Pajeon
Arroz Frito Mixto
Korean Side Dishes
Jokbal Bosam Set
Soy Chicken Wings
pork chops
Dinner
"This place is super good. The food is genuine, and the environment is very cozy. I ordered the ribs and a Bulgogi fries. The ribs were very juicy and..."
Zongtao Li
"This is more of a drinking place than a Restaurant! If you just want to eat without drinking, then i recommend going next door to DJK. Here you have..."
Vladimir Keptene
"Great food and great vibe! Large portions so we had leftovers. Nice servers and everything came out..."
Grace Johnson
"This place was so good!! Been wanting to try this place for so long and I was not disappointed! We ordered the Budae Jjigae, tangsooyook and soy..."
Daniela Alvarado
"We got the pineapple soju,army ramen and pork katsu , everything was..."
Linh Quang
"Honestly the only restaurant I have ever experienced that whole heartedly deserves 5 stars. Amazing, just absolutely..."
Tien Nguyen
Buga Korean Barbecue Restaurant
Buga Korean Barbecue Restaurant
78/100 (1460 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Barbecue
Barbecue
Asian
Korean
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
spicy tofu soup 순두부 찌개
spicy pork box 돼지 구이 박스
Steamy Egg
Beef
spicy braised cod 은대구 조림
jap chae noodle 잡채
Salad
해물전골
Beef Belly Slice
Galbi Lunch Plate
yook gye jang 육개장
Marinated Short Ribs
Yakiniku
Banchan
Beef Bulgogi
Ox Bone Soup
Combo D
Gyeran-Jjim
bul go gi & soup combo 불고기 콤보
short rib soup 부추 갈비탕
bi bim bab 비빔밥
seafood pancake 해물파전
Sit down
Barbecue
Korean
Asian
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fun place for family groupsChristmas time family group chose BUGA as our “night out” and we had a great time. Good variety of items to..."
Saira Aggarwal
"This is another good option for korean food if all your other Convoy/ Clairemont korean places are full or have a long wait. It is moderately sized,..."
Diya Arora
"In case you haven’t figured out yet, S and I really love Korean BBQ. Lately, we’ve been indulging in our cravings quite a bit, trying out several..."
Jinxi Eats
"My favorite Korean BBQ restaurant is Buga. I crave it quite a bit and can eat there all the..."
Carol
"This is a nice Korean BBQ with traditional Korean foods. Great service. Clean restaurant. Good food. The staff are friendly and attentive. The..."
John W
"I had an incredibly enjoyable experience at one of San Diego's finest Korean BBQ restaurants. The menu not only offers seriously super delicious BBQ..."
M Y
"Parking is hard to find during rush hours and watch out for parking spots that are motel-only (it's right beside it). The decor is very plain, 90s..."
Anton K.
"Tasty Korean restaurant specialized in BBQ. The place is modern and clean, the staff friendly and helpful. All dishes are delicious, portions are..."
Margot
"Very authentic Korean food! Love to introduce to all the Korean friends who visit San Diego. I am from 🇨🇦 Canada. Service is great and..."
Melanie Kang
"I've came here the in the last 30 days 4 times and I'm always wowed. The marinated meats have a lot of flavor. The service is great. They're quick..."
Edwin Barrientos
"The meat is high quality and comes in pretty large portions. Their steamed egg and banchan are really nice too. The set for 2 people was too much..."
Ivana Thng
"Recently visited after the renovations and it was excellent. Fast service. Good food. Multiple staff checked on us frequently, which was very..."
Adam Ghahate
"My favorite BBQ place in San Diego. The meat quality is good and high, I love beef brisket the most, and it’s soft and tender. I also love the..."
Yestephhh
"This place is a classic. Great service great quality we love coming here for..."
emme coco
"We decided to try Buga based on the recommendation of a coworker and they got it right. The meat was definitely high quality and yes we did order..."
Rachael Burke
"This KBBQ spot is a hidden gem. Seriously it's pretty hidden, I missed the turn into this place because it's located next to a merge lane right next..."
Tammy Nguyen
"Enjoyed it as always. It had been over 3 years since I'd been back and things have changed! They have upgraded options to included a all-you-can-eat..."
Chris Carpenter
"Delicious! Nice lively place but not too loud. Great food and high quality ingredients. Side dishes were subpar..."
Ahmed Jaffery
"Quality was great but service could use some help. Just understaffed took a while to get our items & ask for a water. But other than that, great..."
JJR lll
"I always enjoy coming here. Workers are always so nice. Great selections of meat and combo dishes. Lots of parking and different private rooms for..."
Nette Rab
"Delicious cuts of meat! We came in a Saturday afternoon and got the C menu, the prices have gone up do to Covid which is understandable they had a..."
Daniela Alvarado
Chon Ju Jip
Chon Ju Jip
78/100 (558 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Cheonggukjang
Haejangguk
Heukyeomso-Jeongol
Haemul-Pahjeon
Gamjatang-Jeongol
Honghap Soondubu-Jjigae
Sahmgaetang
육개장 Yukgaejang
Bossam Doenjangjjigae
Kongguksu
Bibimbap or Vegetable Bibimbap Combo
Banchan
Yangnyeom-Gejang
김치찌개
Bibim Bop
Agwi-Jjim
Jeyuk Deopbap 19
Jjinmandu
Galbitang
Marinated Raw Crab
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food is AMAZING. Definitely authentic Korean taste. The atmosphere is a lot like the Korean vibe you see in movies and online - very casual and a lot..."
Nicholle Willis
"Doenjang-jjigae was amazing, my meal came with bean rice. Potstickers and marinated chicken were both delicious. I enjoyed my meal in this cute..."
ms ramirez
"My husband and I recently visited Chon Ju Jip and we must say, we were thoroughly impressed with the food and service. The restaurant has a warm and..."
Ashlee Laguatan
"Fall in love with their food. The only part is they’re little expensive. Their food is very authentic. It was my first time trying out this place,..."
Dharti Patel
"It's been a year since I was here and I'm finally getting to review. GO SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS!! This has the home cook taste for Korean food and the..."
Sin Kook
"It was a most enjoyable experience considering I have not been overseas in in Korea for more than 50 years. It was very delightful as it states that..."
GREGORY GIVENS
"Great Korean food. I tried their Deanjang jiggae and it was good. More cuisines to explore in this..."
Venkatesh Sivanandam
"The food was delicious. I had beef and potstickers. A few of the sides were just okay. Service was lacking in friendliness and not overly inviting...."
Nadiya Hope
"Very Korea hole in the wall friendly vibe. The Bossam was excellent and the ramyun was so good as a comfort food. Great starters as well! Would..."
Tyus Liu
"This restaurant is super super awesome!!! I just love it!!! We had a GamjaTang Jeongol, it is enough for two ladies. The taste of this jeongol (hot..."
LULU LIVE Art
"Eating here was my first authentic Korean dining experience, the variety of food was impressive. I ordered the kimchi soup as well as the beef..."
Jonathan Korteweg
"Secret is out! One of the best Korean restaurant in San Diego. No frill authentic mom & pop restaurant. Lunch specials here are still a great deal...."
Masa Guchi
"Was missing Toronto’s spicy marinated raw crab. This probably outdoes it. So delicious, their lunch menu is 💣! Affordable, homemade and way..."
Lee Lee
"This is my go-to for delicious Korean food. Everything is so good. I've been coming here for many years, and will continue. The ladies that work..."
Joseph Goodman
"Authentic Korean food. Great flavor and generous portion! It’s one of the best Korean food I’ve had anywhere in US. Even from the name, I knew..."
Moon Kim
"Went in because it was the only place open in the morning. Was really good! The bulgogi was a really good taste and cooked to a good amount The..."
dtracers
"This is my favorite Korean restaurant in SD. I love the familial atmosphere they have and I love how down to earth the vibe is. I’ve been here two..."
J
"We had about a 45 minute wait before we were able to be seated. Not unusual for small places in Convoy on a Friday night. As I mentioned, it's small,..."
Bob Woodcock
Tofu House
Tofu House
77/100 (1008 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Brown Rice
Seafood Fried Rice
Short ribs
Seafood Soup
Kimchi fried rice
Seafood Combo
Chicken soup
Kimchi and Sides
soju
Tofu House
Hot Stone Bul Go GI
Hot Stone Galbi
Apps at the Take
Hot Stone Bulgogi
Hot Stone Beef Bulgogi
Beef Bulgogi Some Pot
Dumpling Boiled Tofu
Bulgogi Boiled Tofu
Japchae
Banchan
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food tasted really delicious and it came out hottest of any other restaurant ever. My friend and his family go there all the time. he’s a..."
Paul Segal
"My friend took me here for lunch because it was around the way from her place. I got the hot stone bulgogi, she got the hot stone tofu. We thought..."
Robert Ancheta
"Food here was great and great service! I decided to get their extra spicy boiled tofu because I love spice and this spice is SPICY! It was exactly..."
Seng Yang
"had dinner - clean place, great food, service and reasonable prices. we shall..."
Steph MARCO