Mapo Korean Bbq - San Diego

We wanted to find a Korean bbq from convoy and ended here. because it was naked and sohn with me, we knew we could pack 3 meats with us. I love bbq and for 7/2 weeks we wanted a quieter atmosphere to celebrate the 4th juli weekend. so many Asian places to eat in this opposite. it's amazing. because parking is a problem, we parked a block parallel to convoy and went without problems. there is a parking space for other companies that allows to drive all the way to the parallel road (short cut to go thru) where we parked. the place was packed, but we were the first in the overflow room that looked like a covered terrace with windows. it was really different that they have small stools around a small round table with a burner in the middle. the dining area is a thinner space (instead of a table, so the food dish is actually small; no space for a plate. where we sat, there was a TV table next to us, so we put the meat there so we had more space. a great mood. we were at the end when so many other people were in line. we're in time, no matter what you can eat here. prices were for adult $26.99 for 16 different meal options or $32.99 for their 27 meal options. of course went for the $32.99 because we wanted to short rib rib rib eye (we should have also chosen, but forget about it) we also got spicy black belly, spicy chicken and another thin marble that I don't know what it was called. we had fried rice and white rice served as a scoop in a small cup like bowl. we ordered a green salad and fresh cut mushrooms. Of course, the Korean is gone to have a few sides as if u at a Mexican place with chips and salsa. So we had little sweet with jalapeño, clear noodles, kimchi and another little bowl I don't know what it is. I love kimchi and veggies, so we also have it (unlimited on the side) they have 3 hours max to eat, which is normal. I can only tell them that the meat was amazing. the short ripening and the huh were delicate and tasteful. the black bell was also very tasteful. I ordered mushrooms on the side, dipped it into their soy sauce and bbqd it together with the others. yummy! and more yummy and yummier! the waiter did not smile, but he was extremely attentive. he changed the torch by 4 times. I never went to a BBQ place that changed the torch so often. he checked how the meat was cooked and heated it to adjust the flame accordingly. he was quick to remove empty containers etc. I liked the service. I love the vibe. we had a great eating experience. unnecessary to say we rolled outta there completely filled like a pig!!

I was here two days ago and the food is good, but this place is so hot!! You don't even have A/C in the middle of the summer time. I'm sitting there for 5 minutes and I'm sweating. Imagine eating BBQ in the sauna room.

Went to find a Korean BBQ off Convoy and ended here. Since it was hubby and son with me, we knew we could pack down some meat with us 3. I love BBQ and for 7/2 weekend, we wanted a quieter atmosphere to start to celebrate the 4th of July weekend. So many Asian places to eat in this area. It's amazing.Since parking is an issue, We parked off a side road one block parallel to Convoy and walked with no problems. There's a parking area for other businesses that allows u to drive all the way to the parallel street (short cut to walk thru) to where we parked. The place was packed but we were the first in the overflow room that had looked like an encased patio with windows. It was really different in that they have little stools around a small round table with a burner in the middle. The eating area is a thinner space (instead of a table, so the food bowl is actually small; no room for a plate. Where we sat there was a TV tray beside us so we put the meat there so we had more space. Overall a great vibe. We were finishing up when so many other people were in line. We got there at a good time. Anyways it's all you can eat here. Pricing was for adults $26.99 for 16 different meal options or $32.99 for their 27 meal options. Of course went for the $32.99 because we wanted Short Ribs (we should have selected Rib Eye too but forgot about it). We also got spicy pork belly, spicy chicken and another thin marbled meat which I don't know what it was called. We had fried rice and white rice served as a scoop in a small cup like bowl. We ordered a green salad, and fresh cut mushrooms. Of course the Korean way is to have a few sides like as if u were at a Mexican place with chips and salsa. So we had little veggies with jalapeño, clear noodles, kimchi, and another small bowl I don't know what it is. I love Kimchi and veggies so we had replenished it as well (unlimited on the sides). You have 3 hours max to eat, which is normal. All I can tell you is that the meat was amazing. The short ribs and chicken were tender and flavorful. The pork belly was very flavorful as well. I ordered mushrooms on the side, dipped it into their soy sauce and BBQd it along with the others. YUMMY!!! ? and more YUMMY AND YUMMIER!! ? The waiter wasn't all smiles but he was extremely attentive. He changed the burner about 4 times. I've never went to a BBQ place that changed the burner out so frequently. He checked up on how the meat was cooking and heated it up adjusting the flame accordingly. He was quick to take away empty containers etc. I really liked the service. Loved the vibe. We had a great eating experience. Needless to say WE ROLLED OUTTA THERE completely stuffed like a piggy!!???

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+

I enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The meat was good quality for the price. The side dishes were also decent. The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ space was beautifully designed. The first order I tried was great, but the quality of the second order was not as good. The thin and regular pork belly were both fine. The Soondubu Stew was just okay. The eggs were good. The service was fast, despite being busy. Overall, I liked it. It may not be as luxurious as Olleh or Prime, but it was a good dining experience.