Sura Korean BBQ Restaurant Opens in Chula Vista | Eater San Diego
Opening this week in East Chula Vista at Otay Ranch’s Mix at Millenia development next to the second Common Theory Public House, Sura Korean BBQ occupies a 4,500-square-foot space with 32 grill-topped tables and is run by Joon Lee and Cris Liang (who went to high school in the South Bay) with partner Andy Ahn of Woomiok. Guests can choose among three all-you-can-eat tiers priced from $36.99 to $56.99; a baseline self-service meat bar offers items like pork bulgogi and spicy chicken while premium cuts are delivered to the table, and the top tier includes beef brisket, tongue, pork belly, pork ribs, shrimp, octopus, and prime-graded ribeye, New York steak, and boneless short rib. An extensive hot-and-cold buffet provides unlimited side dishes and DIY-wrap ingredients such as lettuce, kimchi, and pickled radish along with taco components like tortillas and salsa, and rotating hot dishes could include Korean fried rice, japchae, fried chicken, and Chinese sweet-and-sour chicken; unlimited soda and soft-serve ice cream are also offered. The restaurant is open for dinner Monday through Wednesday and for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, has a two-hour time limit with discounts (up to 50% off) on subsequent visits for guests who finish within one hour, offers special pricing for kids, and plans to sell to-go kits with fresh and marinated meats, side dishes, and condiments. - Candice Woo
