356 Korean BBQ & Bar

Korean barbecue restaurant · San Diego

356 Korean BBQ & Bar

Korean barbecue restaurant · San Diego

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1640 Camino Del Este, San Diego, CA 92108

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Korean BBQ, soju cocktails, modern vibe, great meat selection  

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Where to Get Korean Barbecue for Takeout in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"Mission Valley’s 356 Korean BBQ has the option for ready-to-eat meals or grill-at-home feasts. If you’re craving BBQ consider the soy sauce pork belly meal served with a fried egg, salad and steamed rice. Or bring home one of a variety of 54 meats sold by the pound. Order on Tuesday or Thursday for 50% off the price of meats." - darlene-horn

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Pily P

Google
Absolutely loved this place! The food at 356 BBQ is incredibly tasty, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The staff is genuinely adorable and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Everyone was super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is cozy but vibrant, and the service is quick. A perfect spot to enjoy authentic Korean BBQ. Can’t wait to come back!

Genesis Gomez

Google
Yes yes please go here because it is absolutely worth it!! The meat is suuuuper good! The location is convenient with a lot of parking, and dining space is nice for bigger groups. Price is average for all you can eat, but super worth it!!!

Cesar Molina

Google
I would like to start my review by rating the customer service provided by Kathy, Kathy took her time explaining how the menus work, and she paid attention to all my needs. She kept our food going and replaced the grills as needed. Placed meet on the grill for me, and when she did that, it felt as if she was doing it with care. Kathy, you did a job well done. The place was nice, this is definitely a restaurant where you can bring your kids and whole family. The food quality was decent. All the meats looked and tasted good also. Make sure to put yourself on the waiting list by walking up to the door where you will find a table to put in all your info. You have to get yourself in the wait list even if the place is empty or you are the first one to arrive or they will not call your name up.

Beak Goobert

Google
Went to this spot a few times and didn’t really have any complaints besides the dishes that were piling up on my table. The waitress passed my table 4 times until I asked another waitress nicely if she can pick up the dishes that they served the meat on. Fast forward to today. About 2 days ago I was in the mood for 356, but I went by myself. Showed up, the waitress asked how many and I said “just myself”. She said “okay one moment”. A couple seconds later another waitress came up and talked to her in another language. Both looked at me and smiled. Looked away and kept talking in the foreign language. The waitress left, and the other waitress said “ you can’t eat here unless you have a party of 2 or more people. Have a good day”. I never heard of anything like that. Food was good tho. Some meats were just too fatty. 2 stars for the food. Called up another kbb place and said they can take me in. Don’t go in by yourself, they don’t want your business!

Maria C

Google
Staff was on it the entire time!!! Good selection and variety of meats and veggies and misc. Just make sure you cook the fatty stuff in the middle, the fat can pool & catch fire! 😯, but staff know the drill and are quick to snuff it out! Dinner & a show!

Mark

Google
Very loud, but the food is excellent quality and everything was very tasty

Olive T

Google
356 KBBQ is located within the Mission Valley Center mall and so there are plenty of parking spaces. The restaurant is in the same place where Seau's used to be located. It is next to Buffalo Wild Wings. We visited 356 KBBQ on a Saturday evening and it was crowded. We had to wait over 30 minutes to be seated outdoor. While waiting, the smell of the BBQ meat was making us very hungry. When we were called to the hostess counter, we had to select our BBQ menu. There are three price points to choose from. We chose the medium price point, which was $55.99/person for dinner with the lunch price being $46.99. At the price point we selected, there are definitely some premium cuts of meats to choose from, but the premium cuts are only one per person. They do offer a premium package that offers dry aged steaks and Wagyu beef. After selecting the bbq menu option, hostess took us to our outdoor seating. We had to talk through the restaurant in order to get to the outdoor patio seatings. We passed by the refrigerator units holding various cuts of meats. Restaurant is a spacious, lofty, modern restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. We liked the bronze colored, Liberty Bell exhaust hoods used to capture the smoke from the grills. There was brick facade throughout the restaurant and the place was well ventilated despite all the smoke that people produced from cooking the meats. Kpop music was playing which gave a trendy and upbeat vibe. Loved the non-traditional Korean BBQ ambiance/vibes of this restaurant. We ordered the various dishes throughout our dining experience at 356 KBBQ: Rib Eye Steak, Pork Belly, Slice Short Rib, Grilled Bulgogi, Beef Short Rib, 356 Beef Brisket, Beef Brisket Belly, Beef Tongue, Corn Cheese, Glass Noodles, Kimchi, Cucumber Kimchi, salad, radish, and even pho (surprisingly delicious). Servers were quick getting the meats and side dishes out. We loved that they offered different grills and especially loved the charcoal grill flavor the best! Waitstaff did change out the grill tops often depending on the meats we ordered. Beef quality has exceeded our expectations. Thick cuts of meats were worth the high price point as they were hearty, and savory. Every single type of meat was delectable and tasty. Plenty of side dishes to choose from. We loved cooking the corn cheese on the grill to make the cheese gooey. Servers were very attentive, courteous and informative. We would recommend this AYCE Korean BBQ restaurant and will be back again to satisfy our Korean BBQ craving.

Mary B

Google
I would strongly advise to stay clear of the patio. The grills on there aren’t enclosed in anything and are pure metal on the bottom and I burned my leg while sitting there. Some waiter was kind enough to bring me his personal ointment but I did not even get as much as an apology from the manager of the place. The service was also not great. My friend and I got the wrong order brought to us twice. When corrected, the guy just took it away and never came back with the right one, so we had to reorder again. Some of the side dishes we ordered never came out, even though we asked for them multiple times. Never saw the waitress who took our order in the first place again. For $60/per person the service was horrible, the food mediocre, and the grills apparently aren’t that safe. 100% never coming back again, there are much better KBBQ places in SD for the money.

Soo Jin L.

Yelp
356 Korean BBQ is the best KBBQ spot in San Diego! If you can check the picture I posted, you will see how good the meat quality is! Chris was our server and he was amazing. Very friendly, attentive and helpful. If you're a fan of Koran BBQ, I highly recommend giving it a visit. I can't wait to come back. 10/10 loved!
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Aliza G.

Yelp
Fast seating and great service!!! The meat is really good and love the side dishes here! 10/10000 recommend. The only Korean bbq we come to
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Ryan B.

Yelp
Incredible food and incredible service. Honestly ever server is a balanced amount of "give you space" and "help out when asked". Don't be shy to hit the button and ask for help. Prices match ALL YOU CAN EAT protein. People are wild with the low reviews. Either delusional or inaccurate. My favorite place in SD.
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Alvan K.

Yelp
I regret coming here and wouldn't recommend it. The meat cuts were nothing special, and the wagyu was particularly disappointing--it tasted like rubber, and my wife and I couldn't even finish it. I'm doubtful it was genuine wagyu. The beef bulgogi was passable, but the standout was the cucumber kimchi, which is the only reason I'm giving this place two stars. The service was also a letdown. Most of the servers were unfriendly and seemed like they didn't want to be there, lacking even a basic smile. On top of that, there were no free refills, plastic utensils, and paper cups for water. It felt more like a fast-food experience than a proper restaurant.
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Benjamin T.

Yelp
356 is a big kbbq joint located at the mall so parking is ample It has a huge amount of seating and a huge variety of menu. However, it is very busy especially on the weekends. There is a long waitlist on yelp usually so please be sure to join online to make everything seamless and easy to sit down fast. They have a few menus to choose from, we chose the higher end one which included wagyu. That menu lets you get one order per person, which is more than enough if you just keep ordering it since 10 items is a lot. The vibes were very rave like as the music was similar to edc's playlist. Servers are very attentive and super fun to talk to. We paid about $65 per person for the wagyu menu so def on the pricier end but def worth a celebration
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Angela D.

Yelp
I think this is truly the best Korean BBQ in San Diego! I used to be a Gen person but their menu changes and the price increases don't always keep up with the quality. Last time I was in San Diego, we went three times in two weeks. I am hooked! The ambiance is great. it looks really neat inside and it is open and bright. The service is wonderful. There are call buttons but we would rarely use it because the staff comes around to check on you often but is not overbearing which can be hard to achieve. The meats are fantastic and there are many to choose from. I have not done the most expensive menu because I don't think I can eat enough to justify it but have been super happy with the "Original 356 menu." There is a large selection of meats, sides and side dishes. I also like it for lunch and they have a great deal on soju during lunch. I will absolutely be back when I am in SD.
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Ann H.

Yelp
Lots of food to eat so come hungry! We got a variety of different meats and veggies to grill. Come with some nice sauces and spices as well. All servers were great and very attentive.
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Lilly N.

Yelp
If you're a fan of Korean barbecue, then this AYCE place is must! There are so many different KBBQ places in SD and I think this one tops it off in terms of meat quality and selection. I got the premium tier one because I wanted to try the limited items and it was honestly so worth it!! My friends and I ordered all of the premium (limit 1 pp) items and honesty just those alone was worth the price! From thinly sliced beef bulgogi to marinated pork belly, the variety of meats available here is simply outstanding. Each cut is fresh and flavorful, ready to be grilled to perfection right at your table. High ones was the wagyu & rib fingers. They also have tons of ban chan and great side selections! I love that they offer different grills, I love the charcoal grill flavor the best! Located at the end of Mission Valley Mall next to buffalo wild wings (:

Cheryl L.

Yelp
We ordered off the 356 menu and it was more than plenty to choose from. Bulgogi, brisket, pork belly, sweet potatoes and other veggies, etc. our whole table filled up quickly with yummy food. It would have worked out better if they didn't bring everything at once but you should probably pace your ordering. The only limitation was the food didn't cook fast enough but the staff did routinely change out our grill. It was very crowded the evening that we went but you didn't feel overwhelmed with people sitting on top of you. In summary - the service was good and the food very tasty but minus one star for me is it's not the best place for value for the money. It's a fun place if you eat more than me, I'd recommend.
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Roland S.

Yelp
Amazing place for Korean bbq steaks. They offer a premium package that includes dry aged steaks and Wagyu beef that were amazing. We tried an order of the regular cuts of meats and went right back to the premium stuff as they were so good. The place had a great vibe. It was well ventilated despite all the smoke you produce cooking your food. The side dishes were tasty but the meat is where it's at. Great service. All side plates were also unlimited.
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Alvandra E.

Yelp
The service was alright everyone was nice and we were seated very quick , but they continued to mess up the order everytime!! If we asked for 3 corns she'd bring 1 if we asked for 3 kimchi she'd bring one . Mind you we're a table of 4 .. for what they're charging they need to be less stingy. Also confused about their cups they continue to bring more and more cups every time we want more ice / water which gets annoying because there tables are so small so no room for anything . On top of that there was a cockroach walking on the wall which is so disgusting .
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Kaitlyn P.

Yelp
This is my favorite Korean barbecue spot in San Diego. The kimchi is the best I've ever had and it never disappoints. The reason that my score is so low is because of the service here. For some reason every time I come here, the staff is extremely rude and gets annoyed when we have to order or ask for things repeatedly because it wasn't there the first time. Because of this, I don't come as often as I used to. The ambiance is okay, sometimes the music is too loud and it is chaotic.
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Sabrina T.

Yelp
I've never had Korean bbq so this was my intro to the world of what all my friends seem to constantly partake in. If I could count all the pictures and stories I've seen of smiling faces surrounding meat sizzling on a private table... it would end world hunger. All dark humor aside, I didn't know what I was doing here so I let my cousin lead the way. (He's a rather burly fellow, might I add). I'm no waif so I told him to throw down with no restriction, and so he went as follows: - dumplings - steam eggs - garlic shrimp - cajun shrimp - spicy chicken - bbq chicken - more dumplings - more bbq chicken - 2 rounds of house salad - 1 caesar salad I was gut busting full and after looking around at everyone else, I wish I would've made different choices but I was a backseat driver so I can't complain. Next time I'd get mussels and ribs or the curry pork with a lot more vegetables in the mix. At least I was armed to lift weights for two days straight! Minor princess warnings: - your face will get chokingly hot depending on the smoke stream - you're going to smell like smoked meat all day - you'll regret it if you wear a crop top or skinny jeans
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Shirley Q.

Yelp
The last time I was here was 7 years ago. Overall, the quality is still great and their menu expanded. You can choose between 356, 357 and 358. We went with the 357 menu on this trip and only have minor complaints Usually you can't go wrong with beef tongue, but it fell flat. We also ordered rice paper and it thick and dry. The kimchi was fresh and not super fermented. Service was great and they were very attentive, but we also sat near the kitchen. It's dark inside, but enough lighting to see your friends
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OverEasyEggs O.

Yelp
If you're okay not understanding what anyone is saying and attempting to eat in silence be my guest! Food is extremely obnoxiously loud and to the point where we can't have any type of convo. What a shame. The food is okay, you really have to know what you want and know Korean bbq food to enjoy it throughly.
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Meriza D.

Yelp
Amazing food Fast service Attentive staff esp to Matthew our food server he is amazing and super helpful meats and side came out so fast we come here at least weekly best Korean bbq food n sd handsdown Amazing music and ambiance vide is fire
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Isabel H.

Yelp
Came in tonight and as always this place SLAPS The meat here is great each time we've visited and is def worth it, came in tonight and Chris made sure everything we had was perfect, the staff is super attentive and patient with indecisiveness And I swear this is the only spot where my dog actually behaves and it's probably because he loves the music. He's a rave kinda guy. Please get the rib fingers. Do it.

Cathie R.

Yelp
The most up Beat Korean BBQ experience!! The atmosphere is so positive! We were Greeted with enthusiasm and all the server were so professional ! Special shout out to Chris who made our first time experience enjoyable by checking in on us, see if we are good, hows the food, and the service!! Thanks to our server Nikko, who were so fast in every my cousin and i asked! Everything here is sooo awesome!!!! Love the choice of music !! Made our lunch even more enjoyable!!!! Ordered Ribeye and Wagyu !! Soooo Mouth- watering! Their meat is so tender ! Prime Beef Wowww!!!! Just when you are hungry for Korean Bbq!! Everything here is fresh! A must try!
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Pimlada I.

Yelp
Food is delicious and flavorful. The service is attentive. We didn't go during rush hours. The ambiance is more upscale than the typical Korean style. For dining, you can order 3-4 dishes at a time. Side orders can be requested as much as you want. They have a limited seating time of 90 minutes. And for all you can eat, a minimum of 2 people is required. Just 2 people were working at that time, and they were running around to change the grill. Definitely come back and try some more.
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Laura G.

Yelp
We heard about this place from a friend and decided to go here while visiting SD. We got the red menu during lunch time. They were moderately busy. Service was great. We were seated as soon as we walked in. Food came quickly and servers changed our burner grills regularly. Food was okay. Ribeye and grilled bulgogi were a 5! I also really liked the cheese fondue, cucumber kimchi. Sliced short ribs are supposedly the most popular, we did not like it. No meat and just fat. Just not what I was expecting. Wagyu was unappetizing. Really disappointed. Rice paper was also not my favorite. It was a nice cool day and they had the windows open which was nice but it blew the smoke around. Felt like I was dodging smoke while cooking. They have exhaust fans but didn't have any on.
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Ericksson I.

Yelp
F The KBBQ experience at 356 was absolutely exceptional. Tina and Chris went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was memorable. Their attentive service complemented the delicious food perfectly. From the quality of the meats to the ambiance, everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!
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Cheerly C.

Yelp
Came here for a family dinner of 25 people. We made reservations and were seated promptly on a Friday night. It gets quite warm inside despite their vents right above the grill which were pretty loud making it hard to hear the people around you. Items were forgotten several times but waters were refilled and the overall quality of meat was pretty decent. I especially enjoyed the rib fingers, wagyu steak, and pork belly. I tried to order sides with the initial meat order and the waitress interrupted me and told me she will bring out the meat first and then come back to order the sides which didn't make sense since the sides took a long time to come out. Also no complimentary banchan is included, you have to pay for those too. So on top of a $50 dinner, thats pretty steep compared to other ayce kbbq restaurants. This is only my review for a big group dinner as I know it's not easy remembering to bring out all items that were ordered. I think I'd like to come back with just a small group for a better experience.

Chris O.

Yelp
Hands down the best Korean BBQ in Socal. I've been to numerous KBBQ spot across Southern Cali and this place is the top notch meat quality all you can eat that I've experienced. Interior and atmosphere is urban vibe that I would not think it's typical boring KBBQ restaurants. Music is great as well as the service was very attentive.
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Laura D.

Yelp
Food was good. Service, not so much. Place gets really busy, waitress don't come around often to see if you need more.
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N P.

Yelp
We were celebrating a birthday & our family was excited to try this restaurant for the 1st time. This review is based on our customer service experience; not a food review (although I will mention the food for all the meat lovers). We came in early evening; party of 5. We stood in the entry for a bit, kind of looking around to see if anyone would greet us.... A guy walked up to us after a few minutes (no smile, greeting or welcoming gesture of any kind). I said, "Hi, there are 5 of us for dinner". He pointed at a small screen kiosk outside the door and said "Did you check in?" (again, no smile or really emotion of any kind). I said "Oh, no we didn't, sorry, we didn't know we had to do that". He pointed again and said "Go check in". Yeah, ok, guy. We'll do that. At this point, I'm thinking, ok, not a great start, but maybe he's having a bad day and since we're here to celebrate, I'm going to pretend that didn't just happen. We waited outside for about 10 minutes and our phone let us know our table was ready. Ok, cool. 2 people from our party were walking in from the parking lot while the 3rd waited for them, so 2 of us went inside to let them know our phone had alerted us. It's the same guy; he's standing behind a podium with several menus on it. And he says "Choose one" (pointing to the menus). Um, ok? I asked how this works (since we've never been here). He said "you choose a menu" and I said well I'm not sure what everyone wants so can we just get all 3 and he says "No, you have to choose one now"... I say ok, well I don't eat meat so I won't be eating, but I guess we'll wait to see which menu everyone wants. - The starting menu is around $40 and they go up to around $55 (don't quote me on pricing, but it's in the ballpark of those amounts) Then he tells me "everyone at the table is charged whether or not you eat". And I said "OH, WOW, Really? So I can't just sit with them for dinner?" He said "no". LOL - Ok, so I'll take the cheapest one for myself ($40) and we'll wait for everyone to get inside to decide which menu they want. That's when he tells us "Everyone at the table has to choose THE SAME MENU"... Oh.... Ok. Another rule. Cool. Mind you - We are the only ones standing in front. They aren't busy or anything. Everyone gets inside & I explain that we all have to choose THE SAME MENU. Right now. They just settle on the cheapest one since they apparently don't let you take all 3 to the table, read them then decide which one you'd like to use for the table.... Ok. Cool. It's a birthday dinner celebration, I'm not going to argue with them. And yeah, I guess whichever menu they choose, I'll pay that amount to "sit with them". Mind you - He hasn't smiled or welcomed us ONCE. We get to our table, he walks away before we even reach the seats. Sitting on table is: to-go cups with ice, 2 salads, some dipping sauces & a carafe of water. It takes about 10 minutes for our server to come to the table and when he does he has the same look on his face as the guy who seated us. I swear, he stands at the end of the table and says "Are you ready to order". No, hello.... No, welcome to 356 BBQ.... No, hey guys how are you.... No, hey guys is it your first time dining with us; can I answer any questions for you.... No, hey guys let me explain the sauces and what they are for.... No, how are your salads.... LOL Nothing. Just a straight face - "Are you ready to order"? We ordered a marinated beef dish, steak, pork belly, veggies, dumplings, etc. We are looking around. Every single employee seems pissed to be there. No smiles to be seen. In fact, most of them had scowls on their faces. I TAKE THAT BACK - There was ONE guy who smiled at us - the BUSSER. He switched out our grill once & seemed super friendly! Shout out to him! Like I said at the beginning, this is not a review for their food, if you like meat, I'm sure its good. Everyone at our table seemed to like it. It's different & the whole experience could be really fun (if they were welcoming & friendly). They do come over periodically & swap out the grill so it helps cut down on the smoke (it's still pretty smoky though - Girls- you'll be washing your hair after dinner). I would give this place NO STARS based on our experience of the staff. I'm not sure why everyone is so pissed off to be there. We eat at a lot of restaurants; I've never been somewhere where they make you feel the opposite of welcomed. And to be charged to simply "sit" at the table when I let him know that I don't eat meat is so crazy. I mean, I get it, people will say they aren't going to eat, then do & try to cheat the system, but that wasn't the case with me at all. They have cameras all the over the place - they know whether or not I ate. (I will say I put 3 pieces of lettuce on my plate & ate 2 of them - totally worth $40 right? haha). Whatever. Bottom line, if you like meat and you don't mind putting up with sub-par service & shitty attitudes, you should try it! :-) Bon Appetit
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Jeff L.

Yelp
I have been here 3x in the last month and wasn't here for since covid so that should speak for itself The food has always been good but they've recently stepped it up and what stands out here is the abundance of salads (which weirdly includes Caesar salads ) , quality of the meats, and solid ventilation so your eyes don't water bathing in meat juices. The service here, when it is firing on all cylinders, is among the best in SD but when it slacks, it REALLY slacks. I might get just 2-3 visits during the whole meal and have to flag people down multiple times for food. My biggest gripe has been the transparency on pricing. I've come in twice during the opening hours on a Sunday and during a holiday and was told that lunch prices were not valid and that they would be charging dinner pricing. The first time it was because it was the Labor Day holiday, totally understandable and I can see it helping the staff as they probably added more people to handle the crowds. On Sunday I was bewildered when they just casually threw out "because it's the weekend". As a consumer I see this as a disrespectful gesture to your customers and just false advertisement in general. Please address this with more clear signage. One last thing that I would like but isn't a deal breaker would be to have the corn cheese that comes on a plate! The corn here comes in a foil cup and just isn't the same :( The rating overall I give is a 3.5/5 but could definitely bring it up to a 4-4.5!
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JayLynne R.

Yelp
Avoid this place at all cost. I went with a group of 6 other people, when I first sat down I asked if I could only eat off the side menu and pay that price. I haven't had meat for over 6 years and the server said that was okay. The check finally came and we were charged for 7 AYCE. I immediately asked the server why this was, explaining what the person who sat me had said. She proceeded to ask all of the workers stating that "unless she could find the person who told me that, I would still be charged". Mind you I had seen multiple different people and didn't remember who originally told me that. I got over it but what I couldn't get over was the disgusting environment. Bugs on the wall, clearly has a bug problem here. Told the manager and she didn't even seem phased, disgusting.
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nico c.

Yelp
Such a fun vibe, and the food was amazing! Our server Ryan was super attentive and friendly!
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Lily S.

Yelp
Was sooo fire- the quality of the meat was very good considering this is a AYCE place. Love all the banchons that come with. The bulgogi marinade was a bit too sweet but overall was sooo yummy

Junho K.

Yelp
This place korean bbq is the best in San Diego! I loved the waguy short ribs, awesome You guys must check
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Manny P.

Yelp
Everything about this place is awesome! The service was fast and friendly. No order was lagging. The quality of the food was so good!!! The wagyu shrimp a total recommend. The ambiance, i swear i was at a night club, the music was very good!
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Alyza I.

Yelp
Out of the KBBQ places in San Diego, 356 is definitely at the top! They play lively music, offer quick service, and the quality of the meat can't be beat. I don't typically like pork belly, but theirs is so fresh and yummy. It's definitely worth the try. They have unlimited sides as well such as seasoned fries and dumplings. They also have a wide selection of draft beers and make delicious soju cocktails. If you're feeling like having KBBQ, you shouldn't miss out on this one.
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Audrey P.

Yelp
My favorite KBBQ spot in San Diego! Reasonably priced for AYCE. You know a KBBQ spot is good when the side dishes and stews are actually flavorful and not just salty. A lot of the Convoy spots are pretty Americanized or have other fusions like Japanese, so it's not entirely legit. I've brought so many different friend groups to 356 and never had a complaint about the food or service. This restaurant is definitely geared for a younger crowd considering the genre and volume of music. Always a good time at 356!
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Kyle D.

Yelp
I'm glad I gave this place another chance, because it's actually good WoW. The food was really good, favorites were def the beef belly and pork belly. The steamed egg sadly was very mid but I still ate 4 of them. Honestly the service could be better, we were waiting awhile for the servers to give us attention to give us utensils and water. If for not the meat rating would be a 3.
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Myphuong L.

Yelp
Came here during lunch. They open at noon so we browsed Bed Bath & Beyond. We came back at 12 and there was already 5 parties ahead of us. You add your name to the Yelp waitlist tablet. Seems like it was open for sign up prior to 12. We didn't get seated until 20 mins after. We got the middle red best value package. Between us 3, we only got through the first 8 meats offered in this package. I like that they have different grill plates depending on the meat you are grilling. The servers are very quick and attentive to change out your grill. My favorite would be the grilled bulgogi. The least would be NY steak. It was thick and took forever to cook and then it was too filling. I really like the quality of meats here. I would dine here again but with a bigger group, particularly guys so that we can try a lot more meats on the menu. Great outdoor patio.
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尚潤

Yelp
Four star for kitchen Two star for service Call two people three times and get miss I still leave 17%tips I want leave more if you guys do better
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Pauline G.

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Server Ryan: Food was terrific and well prepared. Helped us with cooking our meats and was an excellent assist with the stove. Highly recommend if you're new to the Korean BBQ food scene. I was and left full, satisfied and, a tasty treat . Ryan gets a 11/10. Come for the good music and great quality meats!
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Sabrina L.

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Popular spot for some AYCE K bbq! Make sure to make a reservation! They get packed! Service was good. Our server made recommendations on items and portion which was great! The ambiance makes you feel like you're in a club with music pumping through the restaurant but keeps the energy up! We sat outside thinking it would be cold but with the fire pit and the grill it was perfect! We cooked the meats ourselves so we cooked it to our liking. The meats that were marinated was perfectly marinated! Definitely a good spot to go for dinner!
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Junavy F.

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Bustling k bbq spot located inside of a mall. As always when it comes to k bbq, bring an appetite! Ate here with family for an early Saturday dinner and we were able to get seated no problem. Our waiter informed us that our table was missing the push button for ordering, but he more than made up for that by consistently checking in on us. There are different tiers of k bbq, with the top tier including things like wagyu beef. We just opted for the lowest tier, which included more than enough variety. Loved the different kinds of meat we could choose from. Our favorite was the bulgogi (a classic). Sides were a mixed bag for me - I thought there was a pretty good selection (kimchi, japchae, dumplings, even fries). However, the kimchi was a little too spicy for my taste and spicier than what I thought was normal. Additionally, I was upset that they didn't offer lettuce wraps or at least some veggie item to balance out all the meat. All in all, compared to the multitude of other k bbq spots in the area, I actually think it stacks up pretty well in terms of the balance between price point and quality! Give it a try!!
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Cathy G.

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Went for lunch with a girlfriend and enjoyed excellent service. They came by repeatedly to change our grill plate and ask if we wanted to order more meat. The marinated meats were very tasty and I enjoyed the option of japchae noodles to accompany the meats. We opted for the $33 plan, because the cheaper lunch option omitted some options we were interested in trying. We asked for sesame oil and it arrived very quickly.
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Andres M.

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Food was OK, nothing to special. But the service absolutely terrible. Me and my roommate came in the afternoon, not sure how the service compares to the evening shift. But the people that Sat next to us either were friends of the owner or something, since they we
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Jade Z.

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Love this place! The food is awesome and they have so many different options. Ryan was absolutely the best!!! He took such good care of us. Definitely recommend this place.
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Kimberly C.

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Had dinner last night I was really excited to try this place since I saw good reviews on Instagram and also saw they were recently hit with a Dine and Dash .. I said let's go support small shops . Unfortunately my experience was horrible our server was rude we only saw him once when he came to take our order .. for a place that requires the staff to bring out the food they need to retrain employees or hire people who really want to work . I also work in the food industry and customer service should always be #1 for the amount I spent i expect more
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Semih Y.

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This was our second visit and this place never disappoints us! Love their 357 all you can eat offerings, especially the wagyu and slice short rib. Meats and side dishes were amazing, and the atmosphere, service and our server Chris were great. I highly recommend you to try if you haven't.

Tammi D.

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Sir Chris is amazing! We came in for my brother's birthday. He's 49th to be exact. We've been here only 2 other times. The first was a few years ago when I came to San Diego for the first time. My children treated me to the most incredible meal at this restaurant. In fact, I spoke of this restaurant so highly is that I even had people in Eastern Arizona wanting to come here to eat. The second time was for my own birthday back on March 2nd. Aunt absolutely! That is like second heaven to me right there. God only knows we got enough of it right? again, fabulous experience. I wouldn't have traded for anything. As usual, the amazing cook stuff and waiter staffing is superb. Please everybody come here. Enjoy the food. Enjoy your family. It is the place to come!
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Christian P.

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GOOD DAY! The slogan of this place is "Dad I'm so hungry let's go to 356." Well, well. Having two kiddos, I can tell you, that we actualized that motto. In addition to having my young 3-year old son pretend he was one of the Ying Yang rappers by his incessant dancing since it was bumping in the background, this is our go to spot. Thank you 356! Sublimal marketing at its best. 5 stars! P.S. The soju is def a creeper!
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Kason A.

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I regular this kbbq joint often and I usually get the 356 option and leave pretty satisfied. However I recently leveled up and started getting their 357 option which has been A5. The dry aged ribeyes and Wagyu short ribs are mouthwatering. Perfectly marbled, thick, and well seasoned. With the 357 and higher options you get the upgraded grill with charcoal so it adds a delicious flavor onto your meats. Lots of sides to choose from as well including steamed egg, truffle fries, and corn cheese fondue.
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Kathy N.

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This is my favorite KBBQ place! I recommend this place to everyone and always come here when I'm craving some KBBQ. The quality of the meat is always fresh and they give good portions. I highly recommend the pork jowl, ribeye, and rib fingers. The staff are nice and attentive. I always had a great experience here! Highly recommend!
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Raquel S.

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Great food, fast service. Loved the ambiance, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Maybe I got them on a good day . I did go on a Tuesday, not very busy.
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Ramon V.

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This place is great. Love the food and people. Selection of food slaps. Been here a few times always a good experience.