Handoo Korean BBQ

The really good experience all around. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great. They had really friendly customer service as well. All the meat was amazing. Have a lot of really nice cuts of beef, which was my favorite and also, of course other meats, but all the beef options were amazing. 👌

Originally went to another place that was booked and they suggested to come here. They were kind, attentive, and fairly busy. Service was very fast. It’s a quaint, intimate space. I didn’t know I was ordering all you can eat but I picked option B. The spicy pork was the winner this time as every other meat needed flavor via marinade or a better sauce. Prime rib was tender. .my only dilemma is that the grill is changed often but the oil doesn’t help with the meat sticking way too much to get a good sear. I like that we didn’t need to cook all our vegetables because we had so many prepared sides. Would definitely come again.

Great food, great service and decent atmosphere. They move fast! The grills were swapped out quick, side dishes came soon after ordering. By the time we finished cooking our first order the next one was ready. We did sit by the door so my toddler got cold as it was open, but it was our fault we forgot his sweater. When I asked if it was possible to close the door, the server obliged. Thank you Handoo, the lamb was by far my favorite thing to order!

We decided to come here after finding out our favorite Kbbq spot had closed. Well this is our new favorite place. The food was really good. Our grill was changed periodically. Service was great.

I liked it. Meat was good for the price here. Sides included decent too. Nice ayce kbbq place overall. First order of brisket was great. Quality of second order wasn't good. Thin and regular pork belly were both alright. Soondubu stew is meh. Egg is good. Service was fast even though busy. Overall I liked it. Maybe not a nice looking place inside as olleh or prime. But good experience.

Handoo BBQ is the spot to be at. I found it convenient that it's one of my spots-of-interest open till midnight. I found myself here at 9pm on a weekday and it had quite a bit of activity. We dined inside but I could see that they had really fun outside dining on circular tables. I think this is better for larger parties. We were originally sat down to a table with prepared sides; Things such as kimchi, glass noodles, and tofu slices. I requested corned cheese, white rice and tofu. The corned cheese was wonderful, although really hot when delivered. Careful! The meat was pretty good. I started with bougolgi, shrimp, and rib eye steak. Later we got pork belly, marinated ribs, and beef tongue and spicy squid. I cannot remember exactly what it's called but it was a marinated steak. It was amoung my favorite meats where one slice was a serving for two. Honestly, none of these options Were any good except for the bougolgi, pork belly, squid and that marinated steak. They have great flavor and cook very nicely.The rest have little to no flavor. I guess they taste better when dipped with the sides. I wasn't very concerned with it, but my party commented that this place has very few sides compared to elsewhere. Overall, the place was very enjoyable, along with fast service. We were able to place orders with the 3 servers that we saw. They seemed to function on very efficient communication. Their staff would often walk by and change out our grill too! So our grills were always good. 33 dollars and some change gets you the better menu and it's worth it.

This place was great as it does close pretty late (12am). The atmosphere and setting was like a scene straight out of a movie lol. The quality of the meats were above average. The side dishes were well seasoned, and the soft tofu soup was superb. This is the first time we have seen rice paper as a side dish, so we used it as a rollup for our meats and it was so tasty! yum yum! The staff were very fast and attentive. Overall we had a great time. A+

Good Korean BBQ. Price point was good. We showed up at 10:45 and felt rushed for their last call at 11:15. We had the $27.99 special. Soft Tofu was amazing! We had the brisket, garlic pork belly, sausage & bulgogi beef…..all were tender and delicious. However, the marinated ribs were a bit tough. Banchan was al good!

Great Service, good food.And this place is none stops. And the crew work like a team.

TL;DR: Great option for AYCE KBBQ - some of the best quality meats paired with attentive service staff All in all, the value is spot on $40-50/pp incl tx&tp Good quality meat, fast refills on orders, good sides, open late, 2hr time limit Big plus for the fact that when you ask for 2 orders of 1 type of meat, they actually deliver double instead of just a larger single order We liked the steamed egg, salad, tofu soup, and the wrappers (rice and radish) The raw garlic slices, although terrible for breath and smell, was so plentiful and fresh. Love it! Shoutout to our server Nate - kept our grill plate fresh and so many rounds of meat coming fast! Cheers, Handoo!

great meat and really quick service! we came right at 5 and got seated almost immediately. the side section feels like you're sitting in Asia it was too hot for us so we requested to sit outside in the covered patio instead and it was way better with more air flow. the tables with the grill are VERY small but they accommodate by giving you small side tables to put the meat plates on. meat quality is great. although, every time we ordered brisket it looked like a different cut was brought out lol. we couldn't tell the difference from other similar meats but oh well! it tasted great anyway!

Handoo is easily one of the TOP KBBQ spots in San Diego. The service is always fast and efficient. The vibes are always on point. The meat quality is perfect, especially my all time fave: their beef belly. I've been going here for so many years now and they NEVER disappoint. We usually finish all the bonchon because it's so bomb lol. The house salad is always a hitter. They never run out of rice paper, like several other places I won't name. If you don't leave here smelling like kbarbs, you're doing it wrong.

Quick service, Food was delicious, Small and sweet location. Get there early for any parking!

SO TASTY! I am a huge kbbq fan and this place was definitely a HIT the price is affordable at $28 for a large selection. The meats were so yummy & come out fairly quickly. I would also recommend it with the steam egg. Convoy has so many Kbbq options but if you're looking for something at a good price range and various meet options, this one is for you.

I lost count of how many times I ate here. If I put a review everytime I eat here, there's gonna be a lot of reviews ;) This is actually my Favorite KOREAN BBQ Spot in SD. The Food is always well marinated and Tender and the service is always Excellent . Here are my usual picks every time we come here: MENU "B" *Marinated Short RIbs *Rib eye Steak *Slice Beef Belly *Garlic sauce Pork Belly *Salad *Fried Rice * Spicy Squid The Foods here are all well Marinated, and are all very flavorful. But the reason we come here always is for their Short ribs, they are so Tender and very delicious, we love the Marination on their Short ribs, it's a good balanced of Sweetness and Savory. Customer service is always excellent on our every visit. Our Server Fernando always makes my Family Dinner an excellent one, he is always Fast checking on us, making sure our grill is changed, and that we always have meats to cook on our table. I also like that their table is not connected to other tables to share with random people. Parking is very tough here, but I wont mind going around to look for a parking, as long I can eat here at Handoo.

I enjoyed this plate. It doesn't stand out compared to other Korean BBQ places. Definitely a great place! Don't have really any complaints. Our server was super polite and patient with us. They have a decent amount of side options but missing some important sides compared to other Korean BBQ spots. They have plenty of seating and good options regardless. I would come again but wouldn't be my first choice. Definitely not a bad experience. I would visit for your own personal experience. Great staff and nice people

We had high expectations after reading all the great reviews but this spot wasn't it for us. We opted for Menu B. First off, the pictures of the short rib are very misleading. In no way was the marbling the same nor were the meats cut in congruent rectangles. It came out in triangles and rectangles and the meat was so chewy. The ribeye was good for an AYCE spot - I recommend seasoning it before cooking. Brisket and pork belly are decent. The beef finger stood out the most and that was probably the best thing we ordered. The menu is pretty basic which I enjoyed because they aren't trying to do too much with the marinades just to expand their menu like other spots. I was also a little disappointed in their banchan, it was just alright and the japchae really let me down. The corn cheese is ok, it came out on a sizzling plate but when I took my first bite it was cold. Salad is good. Tofu soup isn't spicy. Service is fast but they kept dropping off the wrong orders to our table. There was also no toilet paper, paper towels or seat covers in the bathroom. We got seated after 10min of joining the waitlist on a Saturday night but we will not return. I did really like the half indoor half outdoor seating!

Bro! They don't serve singles. I'm bummed out for not being able to service my craving for some red meats. I wanted to try this place since it had good reviews... How does a foodie criticize the offering of he or she can not dine alone.

Another KBBQ in Convoy? I know right? This spot has been here for years and I never knew about it until a friend recommended it. Glad she did! We arrived on a Thursday evening and was greeted right away. It was not too busy and I assume not everyone is going to run here because of the multiple kbbq's in the area. The quality of meat is great for the price point and there's a wide variety of choices available for dinner. No complaints here. We ordered a little bit of everything, including multiple orders of their cheese corn. The setting had a divey vibe. Overall, it was a very comfortable and enjoyable place to be, especially with kiddos. It did not feel stuffy after eating there. There is a 2 hour eating limit like every other AYCE places. Definitely will be back!

5 stars alone for the service! Our server was very attentive. We got the B Menu. It was so worth it. The spicy beef finger meat was incredible! The spicy tofu soup is meh. Was a bit cold. I like their sauce options. Corn cheese and salad is also good. Meat selection is much better than other kbbq I've had in SD. The meat was all great quality.

Im surprised on how good this place is. Was supposed to go to Manna but the wait there was too long. Searched for another ayce close by and Handoo showed up!! Wow! Quality of meat was impressive. Real rib eye! Unlimited steamed egg. $35 per person well worth it! Service was fast despite a busy night. Will definitely be back!

Went last night with friends and it was a very short wait! Staff were super friendly and attentive. The meat came out quickly and all the side dishes were fresh and tasted amazing. A very nice place to hang out with friends and have fun conversation!

This is an affordable spot and I like their service. Their employees are nice, quick, and attentive. Plenty of grill changes and refills. The food is like an average all you can eat kbbq. But for the price it is really good. Parking is hard at this location. The meats are average. And the sides are decent. The place and actual restaurant look older compared to newer kbbq places. There was no wait on a weekday evening.

My family and I tried this place while visiting SD. Food was good, meats were decent quality and the service was fast! They were definitely on it. The menu itself isn't as extensive as other KBBQ restaurants we've been to but we aren't hard to please so we enjoyed it. The price is reasonable-- $29.99 per person for choice A. The only thing I wish they would change is charging kids at half price because a lot of kids don't even eat a lot so it's not worth it for us. My kid barely ate. Anyway, it was solid and we did enjoy it so we'll probably come back when we visit SD again.

Visited this place Saturday (03/23/2024). The pricing is amazing for the food quality. I love everything that we ordered. It was also a rainy night so it was a perfect night for KBBQ. I only gave it 4 stars because our server seems to be in a rush. We didn't even get to sit down and look at menu but he already asked us to order the first round of meat. We managed to do so, but he did not bring a lot of the items that we asked for. So rushing us to not take down everything was pointless. Overall the meat is great and have lots of selections, even lamb. Just have to look pass the passive aggressive service. I would come back again hahaha because maybe the passive aggressive service makes the food better LOL.

Just a standard KBBQ place. Menu A had a good selection of meats and side dishes. This was one of the few places that is open until late, at 11 pm the place was pretty filled. The service was good as the waiters were attentive with grill changes and food orders. I recommend ordering the #1 Beef brisket, #2 Beef bulgogi, #Beef belly, #14 Spicy squid I wouldn't order marinated meats unless you specifically like them. I got the #8 Spicy pork belly which was more sweet than what I expected it to be (spicy&savory). The side dishes were pretty good, I got the corn cheese and steamed egg which I both ordered again. Don't get the pickled radish, it's not pickled at all so it was just used for cleaning the grill.

best way to destress is feasting on kbbq! I went to Handoo Kbbq for the first time and had a great time. Its one of the most affordable ayce in san diego and the meat quality is better than I expected! ($34.99 pp with 28 choices) we started with corn cheese and steamed egg and got 6 different cuts: brisket, ribeye, short rib meat, beef belly, marinated beef ribs, beef rib finger. I love how they give you butter with the ribeye to amplify the flavor and my favorite cuts were beef belly and beef rib fingers! I wish they have bean paste stew but they only have spicy soft tofu soup overall it was a great value meal and we ate so much! I wanted to try Sunday Icecream next door after the meal but I was so full lol I'll try to leave a room next time haha

This is currently my favorite KBBQ spot in SD. Their meat quality is consistently good (with the exception of one time). I feel like this place is underrated, as not many would mention this restaurant when KBBQ is brought up. I like how they have the menu posted on the dividers so you don't have to touch it. I always get menu B ($34.99 pp) and the following meats: Brisket, Beef Belly, Beef Rib Finger, Spicy Beef Rib Finger, Beef Tongue, Marinated Beef Tongue, Marinated Beef Short Rib, and Pork Jowl. Their steamed egg is good. Just dined here yesterday and honestly I could go again HAHA. Yummers!

Formerly known as MAPO. Handoo serves as my all rounder KBBQ if you need your fix. Order the salad vs rice if you want to eat more selections , but i totally understand if you need your combo of rice and brisket. Now don't forget your dipping sauce in each bite !

Great kbbq spot with wonderful service! Nice selection of meats and sides at reasonable prices (less than $30 per person for the bigger menu). This restaurant also has corn cheese if that's important to you lol.

Came here last minute was able to get seated Good food parking is always horrible but that's no fault to the restaurant since it's convoy all the places here are super packed always Even tho the restaurant was bz they were still super attentive and orders came out fast and they were super efficient They change our grill without us even asking so that's a plus

Checked this place out during SD trip- the price is reasonable for different options of meat you get and they were tender as well! The servers were attentive despite being busy, so really appreciated that as well. The only downside if I had to say was that the way they cut the meat was not consistent, which ruined the marbling of the meat at times. However, for the price, I think you get the best bang for the buck! Recommend checking this place out when you are in town.

Been here a few times for late night Korean bbq always hits the spot. I love the variety and the service. I have been meaning to come back and will come this week

Our server was so funny, though I think it was unintentional. They are very attentive and are quick with the grill changes and re-ordering. I was overall happy with the service. Food is about right for the relatively cheaper price of this KBBQ spot. I would contend that most of the sauces and flavors are "original" as in they are not heavily seasoned or spiced, and the depth of flavor is lacking. The meat is decent and I supposed I can't expect more from a KBBQ spot that is less than $30. Corn cheese is quite good, tofu stew is mostly just broth. The place is relaxed and does not have loud music, neon lights, etc like more youthful KBBQ spots. I like it, it's more of a family environment.

Service is top tier! You never wait too long after giving your order and they give a lot per meat plate. You can't go wrong with menu a or b. They're always playing music on high, which is nice because it drowns out the fans above the grills. Also, their kimchi is super good!

All you can eat ribeye steak and LA marinated beef short ribs! That in itself is worthy of 5 stars, but they also provide prompt service! Aside from the japchae, their sides aren't the best; however, the wide selection of quality meats more than make up for it. This is now my preferred spot for kbbq. You must select "Menu B" for $33.99 in order to fully immerse yourself in meat paradise and includes all of the items within "Menu A." Food... LA marinated beef short ribs: deep marinade that is sweet from the honey but combined with soy sauce, garlic, onion, ginger, and the toasted sesame oil ties it all together. Obviously, this is my fave here, and it is unlimited, 10/10 rating! Ribeye steak: just add salt while grilling, as the natural steak flavors will shine. It's tender with a beefy flavor and extra fat marbling for richness, 10/10! Wow, unlimited too :) Boneless beef rib: thick cube cuts that are juicy and tender, 10/10! Beef tounge: juicy and beefy. Don't be discouraged by this cut of beef bcuz it's fire, 9/10! Spicy beef rib finger: juicy and beefy as well, but with a spicy kick, 9/10. Sometimes, this cut of beef can be chewy at other kbbq spots, but not here! Spicy pork belly: extra thick cut of bacon with a dash of spice. Get in my mouth! 8/10. Garlic sauce pork belly: thick cut bacon with garlic flavor. Yes, please, 8/10! Shrimp: freshness that you can taste, as it had a natural sweet flavor, 8/10. Sausage: breakfast sausage option is unique and a nice change of pace from all of the beef and bacon, 7.5/10. Beef bulgogi: was tender, but the sweetness was overboard. It was ok, I'd definitely use the stomach space for different items. Good thing we only asked for a half order. 7/10. Marinated pork rib: the bone-in pieces were delicious 8.5/10, but the boneless ones were a disappointment, 7/10. Lamb: we thought these would be shaved thin like the brisket, but they gave us a steak. Surprisingly, it's not as gamey as you'd expect from a thick piece. Nonetheless, I'd skip this and order another ribeye steak instead. Sliced beef belly: sadly a letdown. Was dry and flavorless. 5/10. Thin sliced pork belly: first time I've had bland bacon. Pass on this, 5/10. Japchae: savory fried glass noodles with the touch of seasame oil flavor. We've got seconds and would have gotten more but didn't want to fill up too much in carbs that would have prevented us from loading up on the meats. Steamed egg: typical but goes well with all of the meats, 7/10. Fried rice: by itself, it was plain, but it was a great compliment with the meats, 7/10. Kimchi and spicy cucumber salad: had extra stench flavor. So we we only had the one serving. Service... We were seated right away, and our order was taken shortly after. They were on top of it, as they'd take our order for the next round within 5 minutes of dropping off our previous orders. Their efficiency enabled us to feast 6 rounds within 1.5 hours. They've changed our grill before providing us with more meat, so it was changed 5 times. Feel free to judge us :) Ambiance... Another bonus is that the atmosphere was chill here. It's not as hetic or noisy as other spots. But then again, we've dined here on a Sunday evening. Parking can be challenging, as it's another busy plaza within the Convoy Asian Cultural District.

Definitely one of the best I've had! Soooo easy to drive right past this restaurant because it is in the cuts literally Anyway: the meat is great/portions are huge + they even had lamb. I wanted to try it but I was soooo full already. They got 4 banchans but they're all bomb, the sauce + salt combo, and of course yummy side dishes. I alwayssss gotta get corn cheese, steamed egg, & spicy tofu soup every time I'm at KBBQ Had some original soju & cass beer for the drinks and it was a good time. The restaurant itself looks small from the outside but it's huge with outdoor seating as well. Bathrooms are big and clean. Service was attentive- grills kept getting changed almost immediately! Literally never waited til the entire grill turned black. Once the center showed any sign of being burnt, they'd come right in and switch it out. They always asked if we wanted anything else. So glad I tried 5/5

Its good KBBQ to keep coming for more. Its not the best and not the worst. Quality of food is good but servers are usually rude. If you want to get full on some average kbbq this is the place.

Very solid Korean bbq spot in Convoy. The menu is focused and easy to understand, with two all you can eat offerings. A huge plus is they're open late. There is a parking lot that can get busy, but had multiple open spaces on a weekday after 8pm. Attentive service from Martin and his counterparts. Lots of grill changes. Requests and additional orders were fulfilled promptly. The brisket and sausage were too highlights.

Handoo is one of the Korean BBQ places on convoy that stay open later than most of the others. For this reason, it's pretty busy in the late hours, especially weekends. We came in on a Sunday at 10:30 pm looking for a table for 2, and we got seated immediately. The service here is impeccable. They're alert and will stop by your table if they feel like you might be ready to order another round of meat. Once you give them your order, the meats grace your table super quick. The meat quality is incredible for the price of the AYCE menus here (Menu B being the premium menu at 33 USD per person). During my visit, I ordered beef tongue, bulgogi, pork belly, lamb, la marinated beef short ribs, and some additional sides such as rice paper and lettuce. The bulgogi, beef tongue, and pork belly were so good that I felt profound joy biting into such Korean BBQ goodness. Handoo might not look as elegant as some other KBBQ restaurants in convoy but with how good the food taste, you'll just be face first in your plate anyway. The music selection is good and I didn't find it to be too loud. If you've made it this far in my review, congratulations! You earned yourself a protip: Ask for raw garlic, soybean paste and some lettuce (if you don't like lettuce, get rice paper instead). Get your favorite slice of meat (bulgogi is amazing with this), add the soybean paste on top with a slice of raw garlic and wrap it all in the lettuce (or rice paper) and enjoy KBBQ heaven. Oh, and they also do BOGO Macaron ice cream.

Came in tonight , stayed on Menu 1, tried the beef belly, beef brisket, spicy octopus, corn cheese, kimchi, rice paper and spicy tofu soup. Everything was amazing , the meat tasted great and the service was amazing. Every waiter offered to bring us more food and we're so quick to assist. The restrooms were the cleanest I've seen at any Korean BBQ place. The noise is average for KBBQ, because everyone is just having a blast. Parking can be tricky but that's with anything else in the area.

Get the Marinated Beef Short Rib ! TRUST ME ! Came here when we were going through convoy looking for something to eat. I remembered my buddy recommended this place and thought I should give it a try. Came in and was greeted with hospitality which was always a plus because I felt welcomed. Our server Nate was recommending us items on the menu. All in all we tried the Beef marinated short rib, beef bulgolgi, spicy chicken, beef fingers, short rib steak, shrimp and a ribeye steak. Also we had cheese corn as an appetizers and it was fabulous. The prices here were more reasonable than other Korean BBq spots which is always a plus. Definitely coming back and getting double the beef marinated short rib

This place was my first time visiting and I came with 3 guests. We had Menu A and there is 2 hour window while the menu option is standard. This restaurant opens till late and there can be quite a wait time. Service from staff is good. Grills are changed very often since meat gets stuck. Although if you ask for chopped butter squares, the experience will be better. Prices are decent for the quality meats. I recommend the beef bulgogi, prime beef brisket, beef belly, and the marinated pork rib. The pork belly is good as well but some are chewier. The side dishes of fried rice and corn cheese is tasty. Atmosphere is very chill and spacious. Overall, it was a good experience with a portion size that's generous and filling.

One of my new favorite restaurants. Wish I could eat here more often. The food was fresh and appetizing. The side dishes were tasty and plentiful. The meats were as good as any restaurant I've been to. The dining area was adequate and well spaced. The staff were friendly and greeted us as soon as we walked in. We were eating within 5 minutes. No joke. This restaurant is 10 minute drive from me, in the heart of the Asian district. The soju was tasty and the assorted dessert ice creams were delicious. We went on thanksgiving day , expecting a line but were happy to find this restaurant ready to serve and happily open. Can't wait to go back. The AYCE menu options are nice. Choose menu A or B. B includes shrimp and rib eye and beef tongue, plus a lot of other premium meats. But A is sufficient to please anyone.

This place is just okay for me and a bit on the cheaper side of usual ayce kbbq spots. I only came here because I wanted to try somewhere new other than my usual TGG spot and because their wait was over an hour. I came here and was seated almost right away. Our waitress didn't come check on us the entire dining time so I had to flag her down every time I wanted to order more items. They have option A and option B. We chose option B and regrettably realized we should've chosen the cheaper A since it wasn't anything special or too different from the cheaper menu. I wouldn't say it was horrible but I've definitely had a lot better! Overall I'd only come back here again if I were on a whim craving super cheap ayce kbbq and not expecting too much.

Wanted to get some Korean BBQ while in San Diego without breaking the bank. Handoo perfectly fit the bill and we had a great dinner. All of the meats were fresh and delicious and the banchan was high quality. My favorite was the Prime Beef Brisket which I could have eaten a couple pounds of. The service was also great with the servers constantly switching our grates as they got dirty. The room gets fairly smokey and loud which is a homey, familiar feeling for me but may not be preferable to others. We'll be back next time we travel to the area.

My first experience with Koreon BBQ I had high hopes, but this was not for me. The service was not very friendly. I asked for condiments over and over. The staff seemed quite agitated with our group. We paid a high price for rounds of meat and seemed like they hurried us through it all. If the meats were marinated, I believe this kind of food experience would be much better. Just my opinion.

This was our first time trying Handoo and we were quite impressed. It's a really chill spot in a busy corner and nothing fancy, but they do have a several tables available and plenty of room. We went for the full menu option, which was $33 and totally worth it. This was the first time we've seen lamb at kbbq so we tried it, but we both prefer thinner slices to the thick cut they do here. Our top fave was the short rib meat, which isn't labeled as wagyu but is so marbled and just melts in your mouth that we wonder if it might just be. The brisket and tongue were great quality too and we love that they have the lettuce, daikon, rice paper and fermented soybean sauce and sesame oil available for wrapping and dipping if you want. The marinade for the LA galbi and spicy ribs were so good too. We also really loved the kimchi here, nice and spicy and not too sour. They have soft tofu soup, steamed eggs, corn cheese and fried rice for sides too so these went well with all the meat we got. We really loved everything we tried, so we'd definitely come back again with some friends.

A great spot for AYCE. The level A menu is more than enough! My girlfriend and I love the sides that come with & eat rounds n rounds of brisket. I love the option of rice paper that comes with, this is a nice add. The service is fast and the wait is usually short. We will return !

The food here is amazing I've been coming here for almost a year or 2 , it's still my favorite spot to get kbbq . The service here is amazing also ! They're quick and fast and also funny sometimes ! The music also is good all around lol but love it here !

The servers were very efficient. The food was good. A member of my party stated that other diners had reported the "marinated meat" as salty so we didn't order any. I wish I had so that I could determine it for myself. I would have liked a little more flavor with the "raw" dishes. The House Rules keeps you on your toes from ordering too much food/more food than you're able to eat in one two hour period sitting. Overall, we enjoyed our experience. Parking in the small lot can be a challenge.

Went here because my usual spot manna was closed! Turns out this place is way better! Beef short ribs are a must

This is only the second AYCE KBBQ I've had in San Diego. I wasn't very impressed with their menu, although $26.99 is a very nice price tag for AYCE. Another plus here is that they have corn cheese on their sides menu! Parking is terrible here. It's always so crowded. I was able to find parking in the next plaza over. There are some free parallel street spots too. Be careful with swinging the front door! They should really get it fixed! It'll swing back the other way as far as you opened it. If you're still standing close by, the door will hit you in the back. The first thing I noticed was the restaurant isn't very clean. Maybe it was the smoke, but the floor was so slippery! It didn't help that the night I visited, it was also raining pretty hard. The servers were very nice. They checked on us frequently. They refilled our side dishes one other time. The meat is ok but inconsistent. The first time I ordered brisket, it was great. The second time, they gave us really lean brisket that came out tough even when it wasn't fully cooked. The soontofu soups had 2-3 pieces of tofu literally! They also ran out of rice paper :(

First timer here and I can definitely say I was satisfied after my meal. We opted for Menu A and tried brisket, beef belly, garlic pork belly, spicy pork belly, baby octopus, and pork neck steak. I love their salad, kimchi, and steamed egg! They went so well with the bbq and we ordered lots. Definitely took advantage of those sides and the portions they give are fair. Definitely do half orders if you're feeling full, or if you want to try an item but can't commit to finishing it! Service was quick and attentive. We were checked up on and received our items quick. Obviously for the price, I am not expecting premium cuts of meat, however, I do find it in the middle of the scale rating compared to other AYCE KBBQ restaurants.

Solid choice for Korean BBQ fix. I think their grills work better than most other places because our food cooked way faster here and they seriously had to change our grill 4-5 times because it got too Smokey.

Had such a wonderful experience here the other day! Did AYCE and tried 4 different meats and had unlimited sides and everything was amazing!! The service was very attentive and asked if we needed more items. KBBQ is always so fun to be able to grill your meats to your liking. Would recommend Handoo to anyone!

Food was really good! Price was decent as well! Had more options than I'm used to. Service was very good made sure that if our grill needed to be changed or not.

Came here on a Wednesday night and was very pleased! We were seated right away and the aunties are very accommodating! I do like that they do not over serve you with the meat that you order as it gives you chance of trying out other meat. The meat was nice, not overly fatty. The banchan that was provided was limited but they were generous enough when asked for more. The location seems to be in a very busy neighborhood so parking might get tough on busy days. I also thought that it was very affordable compare to other AYCE Kbbq. The shop was small but it was nice and clean. When we go back to the area, will definitely return!