Manna Heaven BBQ

I have been to the Mira Mesa Manna location and I love this one too!! The service is amazing and so accommodating!! I love kbbq and I love Manna!! The teriyaki chadol is so yummy and the manna steaks are the perfect size for one order or getting multiple and keeping them hot!! The grill changes are so fast and often and the price is amazing for AYCE!!! 100% recommend eating here for parties, casual, solo, date, any occasion!!

Our first time at this location and this was a Friday afternoon and there were no other people at the waiting room but no one even greeted us to even say to wait to be seated? We waited more than 15 minutes and the place has a lot of table available. Another issue is their digital ordering doesn’t seem to work. We’ve been to the Chula Vista branch and it’s definitely not the same manna we know for excellent service. But we would give 5 stars on free ice cream and that’s about it otherwise people will recognize their shortcomings and I hope they improve it.

I’ve been to the Mira Mesa location many times, but this is my first time at the San Marcos location, and I can say that seating was a lot easier here. The workers were also very friendly and checked up on us regularly to make sure everything was okay. The food was excellent and came pretty fast which surprised me. I’ll definitely be coming to this location more often.

Absolutely amazing experience! The food here is top-tier — every dish was fresh, flavorful, and high quality. You can really taste the care they put into everything. The all-you-can-eat option is a total steal for the quality you get, and the variety is insane. Service was fast, friendly, and super attentive the entire time. Great vibes, great value, and seriously some of the best food I’ve had in a while. 10/10 — definitely coming back!

We came to Manna Heaven BBQ for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and we had a wonderful experience. Miss Jennifer was our server, and she was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Her service really added to our celebration. The food was also delicious, and we truly enjoyed our time here. We’ll definitely be back!

The staff is always so kind and welcoming! Shout out to my favorite, Jennifer! She is amazing and so attentive. No complaints! If you haven't been to this location you are missing out!

Great Korean BBQ spot with a really welcoming atmosphere. The quality of the meat was excellent and everything came out fresh and flavorful. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The sides were delicious and refilled quickly, and the overall vibe made it a fun and comfortable place to eat with friends or family. Definitely a place I’d come back to and recommend to anyone looking for good Korean BBQ.

The experience was so amazing! Cooking your own food was great! The food was really good and the servers made it really nice as they were really helpful and friendly when picking and cooking the meat! Would highly recommend people to come here and try it! It is 100% worth it

Very good service , friendly servers and fast transactions. Cheese corn is definitely one of the best items on the menu , very good chill atmosphere. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants quality korean food .

This is our fave KBBQ ever and the servers are always so nice. Always the best service and the wait times have never been that bad for us even coming during prime time

Had an awesome time at this Korean BBQ spot! The staff was friendly. The vibe was fun--lots of energy, great music.

This spot is great for all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ! The flavors hit the spot every time, and the green onion salad paired with their meats is a divine combo. We always leave super satisfied with both the quality and variety of food. Service is quick, and they've recently added a tablet for easy ordering, which makes the whole experience even smoother. The restaurant is spacious, though a bit more outdated compared to newer spots--but honestly, we come here for the food, and it never disappoints.

PROS: + Meat quality. + Lettuce wraps & sliced garlic. They serve it as a side that is not on the menu, but you can ask for it. CONS: - Japchae. It is bland with not enough ingredients in it to call a japchae. - Dessert. Menu price does not come with dessert. They only serve macarons that has to be added. - Service. It is busy & no consistent server to one table. You do have to ask any of the workers if you have a request. This is our one of our top AYCE Korean BBQ places in California simply because of the lettuce wraps & sliced garlic.

Great atmosphere. Plenty of seating. New to the experience and happy these guys were here to keep the momentum going!

We were staying nearby on Vacation and found this restaurant on Yelp nearby so thought we would try it out. We enjoyed our dinner. The price was good for AYCE. The beef belly is very good here. We also got brisket, bulgogi, carne asada , corn cheese and fried dumplings. We enjoyed everything we had and they were constantly taking empty plates out of our way and replenishing anything we needed.

The food was so good and the service was immaculate. I absolutely loved the set up we were provided. Correct me if I am wrong but it looked like japche was provided at the beginning and the sides to eat were massive. We ordered garlic to season the grill with the meat and that was a great touch as well as the sauces and salt and pepper seasoning. Truly would eat here again and again!

The food and service here is always on point. A lot of great side dishes and the meat quality is excellent. We highly recommend coming here.

Awesome food and service! Will definitely be returning! Food came out fast and was delicious!!

Came here a week ago and we got say fairly quickly. Our server was great and the food quality was also great for the price. I would definitely recommend this place over a lot of other places as other prices have higher prices with less options. Inside was very clean too.

We got the premium A all you can eat. Unfortunately we will not be returning. The server takes the first round of order and after that, you can order additional dishes on the tablet that they have on the side of the table. I noticed that some of the items (side dishes) that we have ordered never arrived so you may have to remind your server. The server lady was very nice, but the quality and taste of the food were really disappointing. The beef brisket and beef tongue were thick and tough and all the meats we have tried did not taste fresh. The side dishes were just okay, the tofu soup especially tasted a bit odd. The only meats that were somewhat edible were ribeye steak and goutsal.

Haven't been here in forever so we decided to come as a family. They completely remodeled the place. It no longer feels like you're elbow to elbow with the next table. The food is pretty good. And the service was amazing. Not too bad for Saturday at noon.

Great service, everyone is so sweet! Speedy service and the food is definitely worth your money. It's so well marinated. I recommend corn cheese

just come here. LOL $37 ayce for this extremely marbled, melt-in-your-mouth kalbi is crazy. I've eaten at so many kbbq and although chubby cattle is jbbq, this tops it. Absolute gem of a store. Their tongue is suuper good too.

We had a great experience here even with 2 small children. Staff were very accommodating to supply additional utensils and plenty of servings. The hawaiian pork belly was really good. My complaint is I'd like better dessert options outside of self serve, scooped ice cream.

We love going here since it's one of the closer ayce kbbq spots in north county inland! Throughout the past 10 years, I can definitely say that this place has gotten a lot nicer! I don't feel like we need to go further south for just as good kbbq. Also always recommend to get the corn cheese! Some places give you something fully made, and some give you a small aluminum trays that you have to put on the grill, which is nice if you want your own, but I love when the restaurant gives you a giant plate of it. So shoutout to this place for having that!

10/10 Love this place their sides are way better than other Korean BBQ places. Service is always great and quick. Ambiance is lively they typically have football when it's on! Best Korean BBQ in town by far !

Amazing place to have Korean barbecue! The service is amazing and what I like the most about this place is the quality you get for the value you pay for. The sides (especially the corn cheese) here are amazing and unmatched compared to a lot of other kbbq places and I've been to a lot. The meat is great quality and you just get an amazing experience without the hassle of getting upcharged for every little thing like other places. Definitely would recommend.

I've been to Manna more than 10 times. Favorite food ever, this place is so flexible and the service is pleasant. The grills themselves are easy to work with and the restaurant staff always make sure if we need a new grill top. Love it!

Had a great time at Manna BBQ! The food was fresh and delicious, and it was fun cooking everything right at the table. The meat quality was excellent, and all the sides were tasty and well-prepared. What really stood out was the staff -- they were super attentive, friendly, and made sure we always had what we needed. They changed the grill often and checked in just the right amount without hovering. Overall, awesome experience -- can't wait to come back!

Best Korean bbq I've had, so many servers around to interact with, & a beautifully soft environment.

Great food! And super fast service. I love that it's well ventilated and they come around very often to change the grills. The cuts of meat are great

Incredible place. Vibe the servers are incredible and the food is ALWAYS amazing !! Supper clean once you try it you will ALWAYS come back !!

Food was delicious but my service was what made it. Moon was amazing! She was always making sure I was set and explained the difference of the premiums to me. I will be asking for her again!

Manna still so good. They aren't too busy for a party of 4 or less, lots of tables and space. The meats are plentiful, the sides are plentiful. I really like their options. Their steam egg is good too. I like their salad, lettuce wraps, rice paper condiments and it goes well with the meats. Service was fine and if you need service just press the button and they'll come over. A good place for Korean bbq. Doesn't disappoint.

Love this place! Food and service are always great. My favorite is the bibimbap and corn cheese with beef bugolgi.Yummy!

Love coming here! I always order the beef belly, bulgogi, corn cheese, and rice paper. Service is quick and tables are always clean. Wish they had a more variety of sides but still a great place to go to for kbbq!

I remember a time when Manna was some of the best KBBQ in SD. I'd never been to this San Marcos location before and probably haven't been to Manna on convoy in at least 10 years, but since that time I've been to quite a few others kbbq places that I much prefer. Went last weekend and it was stuffy/hot in the restaurant. The servers seemed annoyed/grumpy which was unpleasant. I unfortunately had hot oil dripped on my arm during a grill change and that sucked. The meat was good quality and the banchan options had nice variation. I like that they offer a plate of japchae standard issue along with the banchan and that they offer lettuce and pickled radish for saam style. The menu we chose offered mainly beef options which I was happy with but my husband was less thrilled about since he mainly eats chicken and seafood and there was only one option for chicken but we struggled to justify spending $38/person for a lunch where neither of us were particularly starving. I wish there was a way to do a la carte for kids or that it was less expensive for them as at least when it comes to my kids, they'll sit there and eat plain rice and a single egg roll haha. I also wish they offered draft beers and more Korean beer options. I don't know that I'll return to this location as there are other places closer to me that I prefer more, but it was pretty good for what it was and us being nearby the location

I really like this place. I live very close. I will definitely come back here again. I have to say out of everything. I love the meat mixed with the glass noodles. It's a very good combination. There are so many different combinations that will match anyone's taste. Service was very good and fast. They changed our grill three times.

Am a regular here and it never disappoints. The selection of meats is amazing and the staff is very amazing. 10/10 recommends

Its just alright. The parking situation is annoying and the crazy wait lines kinda don't make it worth it. the sides are limited and the service is slow. The meat isn't bad, but it isn't something I rave about. The restaurant is clean.

Best Korean bbq from north county sd to temecula! Love this place; food is consistently amazing, place is clean, service is fast and friendly- Kim is my favorite, she goes above and beyond and makes sure you're taken cared of. I come here cause it's a great way to eat healthy with a ton of protein.

My friend and I came here for the first time and had a good experience. Before we were seated, they set up the table with sides such as salad, kimchi, mac salad, glass noodles, etc. We then ordered soju, meats, corn cheese & rice. They let you order 4 meats at a time. Service was excellent as they come around often replacing grills, refilling water, taking order for more food. $30 for AYCE, extra $5 if you want shrimp, etc. My friend and I felt like we got our money's worth. Some of the meat was too chewy though. I would come back again.

If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, this might be the place for you. However, the quality of the meat cuts reflects the lower price point and could be improved.

Went on a weekday at 4:30pm and we were sat immediately, it is a smaller though so I would imagine the wait is much longer on a friday-sunday for dinner. For a north county location, I loved the sides, the corn is my favorite here, and the portions of meat were very large. The service was just okay as we had to actually flag someone down for each grill change or water as it looked like nothing we would put through on the ipad would go through to the back. Just to note: because there are no vents above each table, the meat did take longer to cook on the grill. Overall, this is a great option for north county kbbq if you go at the right time.

When the KBQ craving hits, it has GOTTA be Manna! We're lucky to be quite nearby the San Marcos location often, so it's super convenient. We showed up for an early dinner and were seated immediately; service with a smile! Our grilling skills (or lack thereof) *might* have screwed up the ambiance for a bit, cuz we left the pineapple bulgogi in there for too long and smoked up the place... Thankfully, staff was quick and courteous in switching out our grill plate. Highly recommend opting for the premium selection; we got full-on steaks with rosemary and butter!

The food is always so yummy! Meet fresh and wide selection of items. Place is clean and friendly!

Amazing and good deal. Our go to place. Good variety of meat and sides for the price.

This was the first time in 6 years my husband and I were able to sit down WITH the kids and enjoy KBBQ without crazy interruption. My daughter took immediately to the ramen (like two bowls, non-spicy) and my son was more interested in the gyoza. Sure, we paid like $15 for him to eat dumplings, but hey it's the little wins! Brisket was a tad chewy, but the pork belly and steak were pretty delicious. Salad and sides were on point. The wait time was 0 minutes since we went there for lunch on a Saturday. The servers were attentive and quick. The water cups for the kids came with a lid which was a major plus. We sat there for about an hour and a half. An hour and a half!! With a three year old and 6 year old. It was seriously a blessing. Given that they had food, their aunty/uncle/cousin and pads as a distraction (I don't care!) I was in complete shock and for the first time was able to eat slowly and at peace.

Our very first visit! So delicious...it exceeded our expectations. The service was perfect. So yummy, we'll be back!

Second time here and would not return. Food is good, but the service was awful. We were left ten mins between rounds with no drinks and a smoking grill. We tried to wave multiple times and hit the buzzer and no help. Yet they helped other tables multiple times. We were then rushed through our next round and told they were closing and to hurry up.

Been coming here for years and Kim never fails to make me feel so welcome. The food is soooo good. I will continue to come here forever!

Food was excellent the Manna steak was our fav. It's in the menu 21. Flat irn stake if u wanted to know what kind of steak it is. Definitely will be coming back.

I went her for my birthday dinner with some friends. It's definitely a good place for a get together and fun with the cooking and drinking. They have two menus. One for $30 and another for $36. The main difference is that the more expensive one has seafood on it. The food was really good. It's nothing high end, but still very tasty. They have a very good selection as well. You just push a button and you get service. Staff were all friendly and helpful.

One of the best Korean BbQ spot in town! Food is fresh and a lot of options. Definitely will come back again.

Delicious food And great service 10/10 The sides and the meats are divine. I highly recommend this place, check it out , they have many all over San Diego county. The first one I went to was in Mira mesa. They all provided the same delicious food and great service.

After all these years we still love still place! Sometimes the wait is long, but it's always worth it. All the meats are delicious and the pricing is fair. We usually get on the waitlist through the Yelp app to save ourselves some time.

I love Manna, San Marcos! Its my go to location. Service is always amazing & i always leave happy.