Friend's House Korean

Really happy that there was no wait time on a Friday night at 7:00 p.m.. place also had quite a nice aesthetic and we got a table under outdoor space. Food was actually pretty good and service was also decently fast. Kimchi pancake was extremely large and we certainly appreciate that! Definitely good value for money there. Flavor was also exceptional. It was soft and light and had that kimchi flavor but wasn't too overpoweringly strong either. It was fairly oily though so I had to press out some of that oil using paper towels. Spicy chicken entree item was really nice. Not too spicy and it also had some veggies in there which I appreciate. Sauce itself was delicious and I think the only downside is that there was not as many large pieces of chicken so it was hard to tell what was chicken and what was rice cakes. Friend and husband definitely enjoyed the beef bulgogi. I only tasted a little and it was definitely good. I was really excited about the Hot Stone Bibimbap, but it didn't deliver as much. Rice on the side was fairly crispy which was nice, but overall I think it was missing a little something. The Bibimbap sauce they gave on the side was a 10/10 though!

Good banchan. The tofu stew was alright and I while the bulgogi was not bad, I have definitely had better. It of course leaves you feeling quite gassy, but that is expected for a restaurant like this. Good food, I’d come back

After 5 years, I finally tried Korean food again at this restaurant. I ordered the short rib plate with dumplings, salad, and rice, while my husband went for the spicy chicken with rice and Korean beer. Of course, they served us plenty of banchan (side dishes) as appetizers! The place has a nice vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating. It wasn’t too busy, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely worth it for our dinner—so happy to eat here again.

Honestly, with keeping in mind price and portion size, this place is okay. My friend recommended this place as having good food. I wanted to try it out and honestly, I can only take away two good things from here: the service (kind of) and the candies they offer near the front. When I arrived (they said the order would be ready in 20 minutes), I looked at a nearby menu and was confused with the prices because it had looked as though they overcharged us. The woman in front was quick to explain and it all made sense. I don't mind how much I pay for food, as long as the taste justifies it (and as long as they don't scam the prices too much with online ordering). I took a little candy from the bowl they had and the woman in the front said I could take more if I want (I forgot to do so, but I thought that was sweet). Well, they almost gave me the wrong bag, and had I not checked before leaving, it would've just been that. Ambiance was chill in this place. Things were tidy but still looked semi busy. Getting home, my friend mentioned that the soup was a smaller portion than before. I can appreciate how they have different sides compared to other Korean spots, but they weren't necessarily better. The sausages in the rice cake dish were of the store brand kind you buy when you don't want to spend money on the good sausages. Really disappointing. The sauce was good but too watery. The soup was pretty good. Tasted just like one you'd make at home. All in all, I would not recommend this place. You can get the bang for your buck elsewhere.

They sang to our daughter for her birthday in Korean. Made her birthday super special. Food was delicious. Service was exceptional. Will definitely be back.

AUTHENTIC KOREAN FOOD! Oh my gosh!! They’ve got everything here! The menu is so well put together; it isn’t big but they’ve got it all! Walked in and we were seated quickly! They said we could sit where ever which is great cuz I always prefer a booth. The servers are so amazing, so tentative and professional and don’t act like you’re bothering them when you need something! Always on top of my water cup and even brought me out a pitcher of water! The inside had older candid photos taken in Korean that made the whole place feel welcoming. So I’ve been a few times already. We’ve ordered the BBQ Short Ribs, the Army Stew (Budae Jjigae), Steamed Dumplings, Spicy Rice Cakes, Spicy Chicken and Kimchi Pancake. I’ll start off with my absolute favorite.. the Army Stew! It was so authentic! Had everything in it from hot dogs to spam to kimchi! It was loaded!! My only complaint is the consistency.. the first time I had it, it was perfect, had ramen noodles and bubbling on the burner at our table. The second time they have us wheat noodles with it which is not the traditional way of eating Army Stew.. and it was extra spicy, I still ate it and it was still so so good! But my preference is ramen and not loaded with jalapeños making it super spicy.. so if you come here and have a preference ask these questions so you’re not surprised. BBQ Beef Short Ribs were delicious! Perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned over sautéed onions. It did not disappoint. The spicy chicken had rice cake slices in it with onions carrots and other veggies. It was perfect over some rice. The spicy rice cakes were cooked perfectly and were true to their name.. spicy! But just the right amount of sauce and rice cakes! Best I have ever had! The steamed dumplings were pretty good and loaded, authentic Korean dumplings with a good sauce for dip! The Beef Bulgogi was top 3 I have ever had and that’s only because I have spent some time in Korea before but it was well seasoned, perfectly cooked and perfect with rice! The Kimchi Pancake was delicious as well and so large! Bigger than my chopsticks! Great flavors and so enjoyable. The sides (bonchon) they gave before the food came out was also enjoyable; enough to hold you over before the food came out and each side dish is made to perfection. I even asked for more of them! Friend’s house is the best Korean restaurant I have had in the states! Authentic flavors, great service and just a nice chill spot for dinner. I regret all the times I’ve ever walking past this place and not walked in! I know Convoy has such good foods but trust me when I say this isn’t one you want to skip!

Loved our lunch at Friend’s House! We ordered the bulgogi BBQ beef and hot stone bibimbap and thought both were spectacular. We also ordered the Korean beer cans which were a lot of fun. Fast and friendly service, and we sat on the dog friendly patio. Definitely recommend if you like great-tasting food!

Under new ownership. Unfortunately, they haven’t taken down the old photos of the dishes they no longer have that are still posted when you walk in. However, their smaller menu is delicious. The banchan was tasty but spicy which some may not like. We took a friend that was gluten free and they server did the best he could to accommodate and even went above and beyond to check some ingredients to make sure. Everything we had was delicious, the 3 of us shared 4 dishes and were more than full. The new owners definitely made sure to step up their game as we didn’t enjoy the place when we went years ago.

my mom and I went here about a month ago. The restaurant was quite cozy and there was a bit of a weight maybe about 15 to 20 minutes, but not too long. The staff is extremely friendly and very hard-working! The food was pretty good. My mom and I had the beef bulgogi and yukgaejang. Both were very flavorful. The banchan were great too! Kimchi was on point. Looking forward to coming back here.

Really happy that there was no wait time on a Friday night at 7:00 p.m.. place also had quite a nice aesthetic and we got a table under outdoor space. Food was actually pretty good and service was also decently fast. Kimchi pancake was extremely large and we certainly appreciate that! Definitely good value for money there. Flavor was also exceptional. It was soft and light and had that kimchi flavor but wasn't too overpoweringly strong either. It was fairly oily though so I had to press out some of that oil using paper towels. Spicy chicken entree item was really nice. Not too spicy and it also had some veggies in there which I appreciate. Sauce itself was delicious and I think the only downside is that there was not as many large pieces of chicken so it was hard to tell what was chicken and what was rice cakes. Friend and husband definitely enjoyed the beef bulgogi. I only tasted a little and it was definitely good. I was really excited about the Hot Stone Bibimbap, but it didn't deliver as much. Rice on the side was fairly crispy which was nice, but overall I think it was missing a little something. The Bibimbap sauce they gave on the side was a 10/10 though!

It's great that they can do vegetarian soondobu. I called on the phone to confirm that they did it without any meat broth in the tofu soup, and they said they could do a water broth. The portion is large and Fresh and exceptionally tasty. So hooray for that. As some folks have said, the banchan are not actually vegetarian but they use beef broth. They were nice enough to write " not vegetarian" on it. It would be worth checking to see if any of this is vegetarian or it all has beef flavoring, since there are six kinds and it looks delicious. But I'm happy with my soondubu and will be happy to get from here again. Thanks for being respectful to vegetarians!

It's convoy, so parking is rough, but that's expected. We went for an early dinner, so no wait, and we got to pick our seats on the plant-lined, covered patio. Had a great vibe, with some music playing in the background. Server was really nice, and helpful. Came out with 8 sides, all of which were really good, and we were asked multiple times throughout the meal if we wanted more of anything (we got more kimchi). After I asked for come chili, we were brought a tray of chili flakes, bottle of sriracha, and she even asked if we wanted to try a "really spicy" sauce, which we of course accepted. If they bring you a cup of red chili sauce... proceed with caution! It was really good, but also really spicy! Just what we wanted, but just a little went a long way! The Tofu soup served with beef and egg was delicious, but needed some spice (hence the request), and the sweet beef plate was similar. The beef was cooked a little dry, but had a mild sweetness. The rice was good, and I really like the little salad on the side. Again, I needed to add a bit of spice to really bring out the flavor. Overall, good service, good food. A solid choice for a good filling meal.

Well this place was yummy. I'm not even sure what we ordered other than one was a dumpling ramen. Very flavorful. Also, some type of rice with beef, eggs, veggies. We mixed it all up and wow, also so flavorful. The service was a little slow, and this place looks to be very popular. I will be back to try other things on the menu.

The food was tasty, fresh! We had some of the friendliest service and overall a great dining experience. I look forward to coming back!!

Solid Korean food overall! The banchan side dishes were fairly small. We got a hot stone bibimbap (solid), seafood Soontofu (solid but did not come with rice), and the dumpling ramen noodles. I would not recommend the dumpling ramen noodles as it could have been Jin ramen noodles, Jin ramen soup packet, and 3 dumplings that tasted like they came from a package. While it tasted fine, I do not think this dish is worth $18. Other than the dumpling ramen, it was a solid experience for some Korean food in the area!

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner. I was excited to try the Bibimbap. I think that it needed more sauce. Since this is located in the heart of Convoy, parking can be tricky. Give yourself extra time for parking. I ended up having to park in a residential area and walking a few blocks to the restaurant. There is a covered outside patio with heaters. Great for big parties.

came in on a saturday night at 7:30pm. it was relatively busy but they had both indoor and outdoor seating. i'd say the toughest thing is the parking lot is so small and around other restaurants so you might have to circle around. i tried the Tofu Soup (soondubu), i really enjoyed this soup, just wished they gave me the raw egg instead of cooking it in the soup already. you can choose your protein and spice level. they also gave a bunch of ban chan. the workers were very fast and efficient. will be back when i'm craving soondubu!

Delicious korean food! My favorite dish we got was the spicy squid :P All of the foods had the perfect amount of spice and flavor,, each pairing with the next. The restaurant itself is very spacious with amazing staff.

My daughter likes to go here for the bulgogi plate. I decided to try their short ribs & fried dumplings. The meat marinade here is a bit sweet for my liking. The short rib was chewy. As you can see the dumplings came out looking crispy but I was left disappointed. It was not crispy at all and tasted burnt. Our service was good just like every other time. It wasn't too crowded this time so we were seated quickly. Most of the time it's a full house and can get loud since it's small place and the seats are pretty close together.

We came for dinner on a weeknight. I got the kimchi fried rice, it was good but pretty basic, all the food was, I didn't really taste the kimchi in it. The bulgogi tasted like it was bought from Costco, not bad, but nothing special. Fried dumplings also tasted like they were frozen, good fry, but not super impressive. Overall, nothing was bad, there wasn't anything I didn't like, but I wasn't impressed with anything either. My favorite part was the little appetizer plates they brought out before food arrived. The restaurant was cute, service relatively quick, waited about 10-15 minutes for food to arrive. If I were to come out to convoy, I feel like I would prefer one of the many other restaurants that justify having to pay to park everywhere in Convoy.

We heard good things from a friend but we were disappointed. the side dishes had no taste. no kimchi was given unless we asked for it. the spicy pork was not like your traditional Korean spicy pork, it tasted like it was drowned in paprika. the army stew was underwhelming and disappointing. service was great but the food was a no for us

Amazing food and even better service! The employees were so welcoming and checked in on us many times during our meal. The inside of the restaurant was very pretty with lots of greenery and plenty of indoor seating. Now on to the star of the show, the food! Everything tasted perfect, portions were large and prices were fair. My mouth is watering just looking at this pics again! Can't wait to come back!

The service was good. However the taste was not there for the things we did order. The short ribs and spicy ricecakes weren't too bad. We also ordered the army stew that was very underwhelming. Some of the flavors didn't match the profile that you would find in these Korean dishes. The side dish's that were also given did not taste good and some were dry.

The food was fantastic. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I've had my fair share of Korean food and it definitely is a great option at the Convoy. The mackerel was a bit on the fishy side but the lemon helps with that. Both the soups come with a side of rice and banchans (side dishes) are complimentary with free refills. Service was friendly. They conversed with us and gave tips on where to go as we were out of state visitors. They have two sections inside. When you enter, there're doors that go to a covered outdoor area with a fireplace. We stayed in the indoor area. It's a casual place to go and grab something. Nothing fancy.

This had been on my friend's list for awhile and we decided to try it out. We came on a sunday at an early time so there was plenty of seats available. I had my daughter with me and they accommodated us rifht away. They gave her a bowl of rice and nori sheets and some toys to play with. I appreciated that so much! I tried the dolsat bimbimbop and it was so tasty. They were very fast in service and always asked if we needed anything. Parking may be hard, especially for convoy area.

We each got the galbitang because we were craving something soupy and it was delicious! Lots of meat, but biggest downside was that all the radish was undercooked. Would have really enjoyed that with the meal. Banchan and service were solid though!

Quick service, authentic Korean food with BBQ and hotpot options. Best for parties and family dining. Well arrange table setting and deco for indoor and cute patio seating with flaming heaters next to tables. Servers brought water and utensil to table and explain the menu for any questions. We ordered a large kimchi dumpling hot pot for 5. Rice and pickled small plates (side dishes) also served. Server check up regularly. Plenty of dumpling, spam and pork belly in the soup. You can order it no spice if preferred. Price is on the light side for the portion. Food is tasty and comforting for a cold night. Solid choice for Korean family food. Will try something else next time. Only accept cash or Zelle

Great spot to stop by for your Korean cravings! Parking is usually terrible in this lot so I usually try to come early to account for the possibility of needing to street park. I ordered the seafood tofu soup (mild spice) which was tasty with a good portion size. The perfect comfort meal on a cold day! If tofu soup isn't your thing, they also have some other popular Korean dishes. Their seafood pancake also hit the spot and is great for sharing. Good variety of sides too with free refills. I think this will become my new go-to spot in San Diego for tofu soup! Love supporting family businesses too!

The food here is very good. I'd give it a 9 out of 10, maybe even a 10 for a lot of it. They have good side dishes, and the meats and the soups that I have tasted so far have exceeded my expectations. Unfortunately, my expectations for the service here were set really high because of other reviews I have read. Their service is NOT bad, don't get me wrong, but it isn't the best service I've ever gotten, either. If you're sitting in one of the booths behind the wall that they have separating the center form the outside of the room (for decoration, i'm guessing? since it's supposed to be like someones house), it's harder to be seen to ask for something when you need it. The first time we went, though, there was only one server, so it was probably pretty hectic for her. She gave us good service even though it seemed like she was by herself on the floor. I wrote that first part of the review years ago! I remember this spot being one of my favorite Korean places to go in San Diego, even the convoy area parking wasn't bad for this spot in particular, they had a pretty good parking lot for the area. If you want authentic style Korean food, I highly recommend this spot. I'm adding it to my list of places I wanna eat at again on my next visit!

Another quaint Korean restaurant that serves delicious foods. They were fast and furious! After ordering a few items food came out 10-15 minutes later scolding hot and impressed. No frills restaurant that delivers and got my Korean fix for the night. For sure will return!

Yummyyy everything here was so hearty and delicious! Exactly what I was craving for home-y authentic Korean food. I appreciated that the banchan had multiple assortments, the spicy bbq chicken was flavorful, and my tofu soup was so warm and hearty. Service was quick and efficient! They even gave us a 10% discount to Sunday, the ice cream store next door which was so nice. Nice ambience with plentiful seating - indoor and out. Parking can be tough so be ready to find street parking if none in the lot are available. Would def come back here again!

I would give this 3.5 stars. Nothing about the food was bad, although maybe on the saltier side, but it wasn't mind blowing. Parking in this plaza is super tough during busy hours so keep that in mind. Service was good and the food came out super quick. Did the Combo B which was pricey for 2 people but is a good amount of food for 3. The bulgogi was definitely more sweet than what I'm used to but still good. Good portions and good banchan! Worth a try and a good fix if you're craving some Korean hot stone meats.

I wanted to open up my aperture with Korean food in San Diego because when I think of Korean food I always think of BBQ. I think of all the meat sizzling on the grill, all the banchan, and especially all my clothes smelling like BBQ smoke. So I went to Friend's House and ordered their dolsot bibimbap. Now this isn't my first rodeo with this hot stone dish and so of course my fave is the burnt rice parts at the bottom. The portion was a little too much for me but I would definitely order this again. As for the atmosphere, you can't beat the patio area on a sunny afternoon, this is what you're paying for in San Diego so why not enjoy it!

Honestly, with keeping in mind price and portion size, this place is okay. My friend recommended this place as having good food. I wanted to try it out and honestly, I can only take away two good things from here: the service (kind of) and the candies they offer near the front. When I arrived (they said the order would be ready in 20 minutes), I looked at a nearby menu and was confused with the prices because it had looked as though they overcharged us. The woman in front was quick to explain and it all made sense. I don't mind how much I pay for food, as long as the taste justifies it (and as long as they don't scam the prices too much with online ordering). I took a little candy from the bowl they had and the woman in the front said I could take more if I want (I forgot to do so, but I thought that was sweet). Well, they almost gave me the wrong bag, and had I not checked before leaving, it would've just been that. Ambiance was chill in this place. Things were tidy but still looked semi busy. Getting home, my friend mentioned that the soup was a smaller portion than before. I can appreciate how they have different sides compared to other Korean spots, but they weren't necessarily better. The sausages in the rice cake dish were of the store brand kind you buy when you don't want to spend money on the good sausages. Really disappointing. The sauce was good but too watery. The soup was pretty good. Tasted just like one you'd make at home. All in all, I would not recommend this place. You can get the bang for your buck elsewhere.

The interior decor is modeled after an old traditional Korean village. Warm inviting colors abound whilst the friendly staff greets you. This was my first visit as daughter picked out our lunch spot. She loves this place! Our nice server answered all of my questions and provided excellent service. The food was fresh and full of wonderful flavors. My dish was presented in a sizzling, steaming plate! I enjoyed my food and look forward to returning. The parking lot is shared with other businesses. We got lucky and found a spot right out front.

I usually like to bring my family here when they're visiting but today's meal was disappointing. About half our order was wrong. They brought out a sweet marinated chicken combo when we asked for spicy. I had it sent back but the spicy one that came out was still suspiciously sweet. Also the ramen rice cake was not spicy at all and actually really salty. The broth was legit just clear. Also, the fried egg on our bibimbaps was over hard. Missed the mark on several of our orders. Unfortunately I don't think they're gonna want to come here again and I don't blame them.

Stumbled in here after passing by it for so many years. I really didn't know what I wanted but was definitely hungry.. Was fortunate to find a spot out front and was seated by Angel immediately. Litzy took care of us. She checked in on us often and replenished our drinks. Decided on bulgogi with rice as well as a bibimbop with egg. Both came out quickly and were huge! Enough to share and split with a party of four. Delicious food thats priced right. Yes, it wasn't ayce but it didn't need to be. The place was warm as they weren't running their AC but they did have fans on full blast which was appreciated. Their restroom is spotless as is the dining area. Their decor of throwback items including a rotary phone was cool. Inside their restroom, there's even a few cool things in there of characters smiling. Interesting. Came hungry and left full. Success. I'd be back again to try more of their options.

Parking was hard to find and the service was kind of slow here. We actually thought they had forgotten about us. It took them a while to help our table. We finally got water and banchan after 10 mins of waiting. We loved the variety and texture of each banchan dish. I ordered the spicy squid with rice and it was really spicy. I wish I could ask to make it mild or less spice. The squid to veggie portion was balanced. My husband got the bulgogi rice dish and he said it was flavorful. It reminded him of Korean bbq. Overall, it's a decent place for groups and date if you don't mind the parking situation.

Was craving Korean food and was seated right away upon arriving. The banchan were unique from what I was used to. The kimchi for instance was very, very gooey rather than juicy. The Beef Tofu Soup was also quite different. It wasn't what I was used to since it had a very, very strong and unique kick to it. It wasn't spicy and was very flavorful though. Zucchini were also included which I don't see often in any other restaurant, so that was nice. Eggs were not provided though. Overall, I thought this dish was okay. I wasn't used to the flavor due to that unique strong flavor it had. For the Bulgogi Bibimbap, it was delicious! It was hot, flavorful with the help of gochujang, and had a great variety of ingredients. Parking can be a bit tough but there's plenty of street parking if you're okay with walking. Staffs were super nice and very attentive in refilling our water and our banchan.

Very homey feel to a Korean tofu soup place. Service was pretty good, attentive to refilling our sides. Wish the bean sprouts had more sesame oil but otherwise pretty good. Bulgogi bibimbap was huge and sizzling in a stone pot, and there was gochujang sauce to add and mix. Very classic dish, and contained lots of veggies like spinach bean sprouts and carrots. Not too salty. The portion was pretty big, I couldn't finish it and had to take the rest to go. Tofu soup was super flavorful and the meat and tofu wasn't overcooked.

After 5 years, I finally tried Korean food again at this restaurant. I ordered the short rib plate with dumplings, salad, and rice, while my husband went for the spicy chicken with rice and Korean beer. Of course, they served us plenty of banchan (side dishes) as appetizers! The place has a nice vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating. It wasn't too busy, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely worth it for our dinner--so happy to eat here again.

First time here, and the food is amazing! Found my new tofu spot! Will definitely come back soon with the cold weather coming in. Service was quick and the server was very friendly. (Mind my sloppy eating style lol)

Such a good meal! We wanted tofu soup and remember eating at Friends a while back. Best decision! The service was great, I don't remember his name, but our sever was attentive and patient. He kept checking in on us periodically to ensure we were good. The place was not busy when we got there, it was quiet with two other tables other than us. By the time we left, it was busy and at least 4 more tables showed up. It truly does feel like you are a Friends house! The spice was just right and the food was 10/10! We will be coming back for sure!

UPDATE. Galbi quality has gone down hill. Ordered the Galbi when I meant to order the "rice plate Galbi" and after realizing the mistake I thought since I paid more I'd be getting more. Was I wrong.... $32.99 Galbi for basically bones and barely any meat. It literally looked like left over scraps (the discarded unwanted bones and meat)instead of $32.99 worth of Galbi. And the very meat that was received was chewy and stretchy.. yes, stretchy. It did come with a ride of rice and the typical banchan but could someone explain to me the difference between the rice plate Galbi and this order?! $10+ difference was not justifiable in any way. If I was being served scraps of bones and meat then I might as well should have paid lesser for the same thing. Do yourselves a favor, if you are craving Galbi - spend $13.99 at Trader Joe's for their frozen Galbi which is much tastier and meatier and 2x more of what I got here. No lie! Until the next review...

Huge portions!!! MUST GET the spicy squid. It had onions, zucchini, and other vegetables, and was perfectly sweet and spicy. The rice cakes were not the best I've ever had. I wish the sauce was a little thicker and flavorful like the spicy squid. Overall great price for the portions and a good place to have a family style meal.

It was my first time here because one of my brothers loves this place. The parking can be a little challenging because of the neighboring restaurants. We were seated right away so that was awesome! We ordered what we wanted, but it took about 25-30 mins. The food was delicious and the portions were a good amount that I was able to take home leftovers for my next meal! The service was ok, but I'd still come back. You should come and try it for yourself. Thank you!

Food and service was Amazing!!!! Shout-out to the friendly ladies at the restaurant!! We loved everything!.. side dishes were great, prompt service, Great selection, good portion sizes and Reasonable!!

AUTHENTIC KOREAN FOOD! Oh my gosh!! They've got everything here! The menu is so well put together; it isn't big but they've got it all! Walked in and we were seated quickly! They said we could sit where ever which is great cuz I always prefer a booth. The servers are so amazing, so tentative and professional and don't act like you're bothering them when you need something! Always on top of my water cup and even brought me out a pitcher of water! The inside had older candid photos taken in Korean that made the whole place feel welcoming. So I've been a few times already. We've ordered the BBQ Short Ribs, the Army Stew (Budae Jjigae), Steamed Dumplings, Spicy Rice Cakes, Spicy Chicken and Kimchi Pancake. I'll start off with my absolute favorite.. the Army Stew! It was so authentic! Had everything in it from hot dogs to spam to kimchi! It was loaded!! My only complaint is the consistency.. the first time I had it, it was perfect, had ramen noodles and bubbling on the burner at our table. The second time they have us wheat noodles with it which is not the traditional way of eating Army Stew.. and it was extra spicy, I still ate it and it was still so so good! But my preference is ramen and not loaded with jalapeños making it super spicy.. so if you come here and have a preference ask these questions so you're not surprised. BBQ Beef Short Ribs were delicious! Perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned over sautéed onions. It did not disappoint. The spicy chicken had rice cake slices in it with onions carrots and other veggies. It was perfect over some rice. The spicy rice cakes were cooked perfectly and were true to their name.. spicy! But just the right amount of sauce and rice cakes! Best I have ever had! The steamed dumplings were pretty good and loaded, authentic Korean dumplings with a good sauce for dip! The Beef Bulgogi was top 3 I have ever had and that's only because I have spent some time in Korea before but it was well seasoned, perfectly cooked and perfect with rice! The Kimchi Pancake was delicious as well and so large! Bigger than my chopsticks! Great flavors and so enjoyable. The sides (bonchon) they gave before the food came out was also enjoyable; enough to hold you over before the food came out and each side dish is made to perfection. I even asked for more of them! Friend's house is the best Korean restaurant I have had in the states! Authentic flavors, great service and just a nice chill spot for dinner. I regret all the times I've ever walking past this place and not walked in! I know Convoy had such good foods but trust me when I say this isn't one you want to skip!

Such a delicious and cozy Korean spot in San Diego! The abundance of sides they offered was great to see. My personal favorite was their kimchi. It was fresh and quite pungent. I enjoyed all of the larger plates, especially their galbi! The marinade they used was sweet and full of umami. The japchae and kimchi fried rice were enjoyable but the noodles were a bit chewy (overcooked) and the rice felt more like a fried rice rather than kimchi fried rice. Menu prices are a bit pricey for SD but for the portion sizes I'll say that it is reasonable. There isn't too much parking available in the lot, I was lucky to find one right in front of the restaurant!

SOLID spot for Korean food! I haven't had to wait long for a table, but it isn't ever empty inside either. Parking can be rough, just as any other place on Convoy. Service is great and I would recommend coming here for a casual, chill spot for dinner! I've tried: - Tteokbokki - one of my favs, must add ramen! - Tofu soup - super good flavor, warm and comforting on a cold day - Bulgogi - a good amount of meat, but definitely on the sweeter side compared to other bulgogi I've had in the past. I would definitely come back soon and would want to try the army stew next time!

Typically I love eating here. I always get the Soy Bean Paste Soup because they made it really good here extra thick like I like it. But today it was meh it was abnormally sweet which gave it a weird taste I thought it was because of the beef option but apparently they made a mistake and put too much sugar?!? In the dish. Please do better next time.

I always stop by this spot while in San Diego. Best authentic Korean food this side of town.

This place was okay. I came with a friend who was a pescatarian so we didn't get any bbq items. I love bibimbap so we got that - it was ok, not great not bad. We also got the tofu soup, which was less than stellar. Heads up for you vegetarians- a lot of their vegetarian dishes especially their banchan have beef flavoring in it (including the tofu soup) which was a disappointment to my pescatarian friend. Good for carnivores but not vegetarians. The waitress was kind enough to let us know which was nice. The vegetarian bibimbap was our favorite dish, and overall this place is on the pricier side.

Was craving some tofu soup and Friend's House did not disappoint! I got the beef tofu soup and was very happy with the level of spiciness and quality of ingredients. It also same with a side of rice and additional sides like kimchi, cucumbers, fish cakes, potatoes, etc. Service was very friendly, fast, and stopped by our tables a few times to check in on us. We had a great experience and will be back!

The food was soooo good and is always so comforting. I ordered the stone pot bibimbap and the tofu soup with kimchi. Our order came with unlimited banchan, including Napa cabbage kimchi, pickled radish, spicy bean sprouts, fish cake, broccoli salad, potatoes, and sesame oil rice paper. The restaurant was pretty busy for the Sunday dinner service but the servers checked in on us often. Although I ordered the tofu soup with kimchi they gave me the wrong order-- seafood soup. I still enjoyed my meal but will try something else next time.

Super busy place on Friday night. However, parking in that plaza is a nightmare. It's a one way and if you don't find parking you'll have to exit and circle again. So minus 1 star. The service is great! All the staff were really nice and super attentive. Your order is promptly taken and your banchan is served. A good assortment of banchan is provided such as kimchi, sweet potato, broccoli, picked cucumbers, fish cake and a few other items. They walk around offering to refill of your banchan items. Ambiance is busy, as they quickly turn around tables to sit other people waiting. We ordered 1 veggie bibimbap and 1 beef bulgogi bibimbap. It's a hefty portion of veggies, rice, egg and beef. The best is the crispy rice that is at the bottom. So, so good.

Solid Korean food on Convoy Street, San Diego. I ordered the spicy squid, bean paste stew, and grilled Mackerel. The spicy squid was excellent- sweet, spicy, lots of veggies. It went great great great with the rice! The mackerel was Smokey and tasty. The bean stew had some positives and negatives. First the positives: you can choose beef or seafood(I chose beef). It had a ton of sliced beef- I mean a lot! The negative -slight negative was that it was sweet. I'm not used to the denjang jjigae being sweet, but I know some people cook it this way. 9/10 score. Really good food. Will come again.