27 Best Korean Restaurants near Chula Vista

“The bulgogi bibimbap was freaking delicious! They house marinate it. I personally ordered an extra egg bc why not? I tried a Korean beer, Terra, for the first time. It paired perfectly. They have a full bar, beers in bottles, sodas, tea, waters as well. Plenty of soju drinks. I nearly bought another bowl to go for tomorrow's dinner then remembered the price of gas 😅 Light, airy, roomy interior. Has a juke box and a pool table. The family that runs it were super nice, helpful, and, man can she cook! Parking is metered but fairly cheap $1.50 for 2 hours before 6. You might get lucky on a side street. Price of everything at lunch including 20% tip was under $40 I'm not going to try to spell the name of their house made sauce but it's also delicious“

“The foods that we order was all good!!!“

“Delicious and healthy food. Excellent service. Guy at the register was extremely courteous and accommodating. I was so impressed. This should be the standard anywhere. Other similar establishments should take notes. I will be returning soon.“

“Go for the lunch special its absolutely worth it! Meat selection is very good and all feels of pretty good quality. Sides are a hit or miss, but youre surely bound to find some that are taste. Staff is very attentive to your needs and keep things stocked really well! My favorite KBBQ spot outside of the Convoy area, hope to see another location someday!“

“Love the food and the servers are very friendly“

“Hanu is my go to AYCE Korean BBQ spot. I've tried a few in San Diego and something about this place keeps me coming right back. I recently stopped in the Friday before Valentine's day to treat my wife and daughters to a nice dinner. This was their first experience with a meal like this and it definitely was an experience they haven't stopped talked about. To start off, there was about a 5-7 minute wait around 6pm which worked out perfectly. Our server Anthony went above and beyond without even knowing it. He along with every other staff member working that night was on point. Within a few minutes I had started cooking our first round of meat. Everything from the sides to all the different types of meat we got were amazing. Anytime I asked for anything whether it was another fork, another side or round of meat for the table, Anthony was on top of it. I had to get his attention before leaving and thank him for truly giving us an amazing dining experience. I would absolutely recommend coming here anytime you're in the mood for some BBQ.“

“My husband who has celiac disease loved it!! The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. This is the best fried chicken we’ve had since my husband was diagnosed. Unfortunately the sauces aren’t gf so we didn’t try those. The restaurant was very clean and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back!“

“A Culinary Masterpiece: An Unforgettable Evening with Chef Jiwoo Choi From the moment my girlfriend, Kassandra, and I stepped into the Choi’s in downtown San Diego, we knew we were about to experience something truly special. What followed was an extraordinary seven-course tasting menu crafted by the incredibly talented Chef Jiwoo Choi, a chef whose passion for food is evident in every detail of his dishes. Chef Choi created the menu around several questions sent via email before the date. He truly took his time to understand his customers and who they were. The dinner was designed around my girlfriend, for whom the night was centered around for Valentines Day. The customer service was impeccable from the start. The hostess greeted us warmly, immediately making us feel at home, and the entire staff was attentive yet unobtrusive throughout the evening. We were sat at an oval table exclusively to ourselves with candles and wonderful ambiance. Included was a little note card that read “A Dinner Written By You” . Wow. Our server was Chef Choi himself. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the ingredients, offering insightful explanations of each dish, telling the story of the meal, and even sharing about the inspiration behind his creations. The entire team worked seamlessly together, ensuring that every moment of our dining experience felt effortless and elegant. Now, onto the food—a true work of art. Each course was not just a meal but a beautifully presented masterpiece that engaged all the senses. Chef Choi has a remarkable ability to balance flavors, textures, and aromas in a way that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish had a story, each bite revealing new layers of complexity and creativity. Some standout dishes included: A delicate amuse-bouche that set the tone for the evening, bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Inspired by Kimchi, a sauce enveloped the bits of tofu with a fried rice cake. A The main course was an Australian Wagyu with fingerling potatoes in a chile con carne sauce based from my girlfriend’s childhood. The wagyu melted in our mouths. Potatoes so crispy and delicious you forgot what other potatoes tasted like. A sauce so savory, bursting with tomatillo, garlic, and other flavors. Perfectly balanced as all things should be. The unexpected dish that left me in so much shock was the Greek wedding soup. A cold dish that is better experienced than explained. If I could eat that everyday for the rest of my life it would never be enough. Nothing I could say would live up to the incredible flavors. I ate mine and half my girlfriend’s portion. Finally, a dessert course that was as stunning as it was delicious, showcasing unexpected flavor combinations that worked in perfect harmony. A hot desert, a play on sticky rice. Cardamon, sugar, a small stone fruit with rich notes of raisin and plum. The second dessert was unexpected and intended for my likes (which I found to be such a class act). A ferment plum wine reduction that he infused into a frozen dish (somewhere in the realm of sorbet meets gelato) with a crème brûlée top. Amazing, outstanding. Chef Choi himself took the time to visit our table, a gesture that truly elevated the experience. He shared his inspiration for the menu, spoke about the ingredients, and genuinely wanted to ensure that we were enjoying ourselves. This level of dedication and personal touch is rare and speaks volumes about his commitment to his craft and his guests. He even orchestrated a surprise set of roses for my girlfriend and played it off like I planned it. By the end of the evening, Kassandra and I were completely in awe. The attention to detail, the passion behind every dish, and the warmth of the staff made this one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. Chef Jiwoo Choi and his team went above and beyond, creating an evening we will never forget. Five stars are simply not enough!“

“Such a great spot! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh. The bao buns and ramen were my favorites. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was clean and inviting. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Point Loma area!“

“Bombtastic as usual! Been going for ever! Total San Diego staple!“

“Delicious food and great atenttion“

“First time trying Korean hotpot and it was very good. We liked it so much we came back the next day and tried a different item from the menu but the pork bone soup is the best.
I guess the service varies, the night we were there everything went well (Riley is awesome) but the next day we came back for lunch with a different staff was kind of off and don’t feel like serving us. But overall still recommend to try it!“

“all is good!“

“Was going to get my normal chicken next door but saw there was now line and decided to take a chance on their food. Glad I did, spicy chicken was delicious, came with steamed rice, glass noodles, corn and cabbage mix. Will definitely be getting this again, especially for 8.99.“

“Delicious food and great atenttion“

“Everything on this menu is spectacularly delicious, Super Fresh and appetizing. My favorites are anything with Crispy Ginger Fried Chicken and roasted tofu. I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes so I usually opt for the roasted broccoli and mushrooms. The Jammy egg is perfect and for something that's a pickup menu the presentation is actually quite lovely and comes in a very stylish lavender heavy duty handlebag that you can certainly use a few times more. Their sauces and dressings are so delicious you will want to try all of them and there's a lot of choices. My only suggestion is this, if you're watching the salt and you order the french fries ask them to lighten up on the seasoning because it's pretty salty. Excellent customer service just text them if you have any comments or suggestions and they get right back to you. Also, in case you haven't figured it out yet, you have to download their app to place direct orders that you pick up yourself, of course you'll find them on all the food delivery apps that's how I first found out about them when they were having a two-for-one special. One last thing the bowls are big enough for a big appetite or you can save some for tomorrow if you see what I mean.“

“Visiting family from the East Coast and my daughter took me here today. I was stationed in Daegu South Korea for 2 years while in the Army. we used to get bb.q chicken almost every weekend. The kids loved it and so did I. This was my first time having it in 8 years and it immediately brought me back to being in Daegu. The food was amazing and brought us right back to being there. I highly recommend you check them out, you won't regret it!“

“This was my family's time first trying out this place and I've got to say the chicken has a unique crisp to it and is very flavorful and it's one of my favorite.

The wings I've had in a very very long time everyone loved him including my kids and the non spicy options were great for them we got the secret sauce as well as the Galbi wings.“

“Food already great here 💕 🍣 🍱“

“Amazing food!!!!❤️👍👍 must try“

“affordable, friendly and fast service“

“Favorite place to eat Korean fried chicken in San Diego on Mondays and Tuesdays for their $1 wings dine in deal. The deal is up to 12 wings per person which is great because after 6 wings - dipped heavily in ranch sauce - I'm full. Deal doesn't come with any sides like radish or rice and costs extra.

My go to spicy wing sauce is yangnyeom. The Littles (who normally don't like very seasoned or saucy things) surprisingly liked the 3 non spicy flavors.

Bulgolgi fries is overall crispy and tasty but has little Bulgolgi in it.

Japchae was underwhelming.

Parking sucks but it never takes me more than 2 minutes to find parking.

I've never had to wait for seating but I've seen that wait times can be from 30 minutes - 1 hour at peak times or with large parties.

Service so far has been slow because they have a full restaurant. Easier to ask for anything you need at the bar (napkins, utensils, water refills, the check). It also sucks when the server is clearly sick and coughing and handling your food.“

“Our fave Korean Boneless Fried Chicken in National City.

Ordered our regular Crispy Boneless Chicken. Crispy, tender, juicy and perfectly coated boneless chicken. Freshly out of the fryer so be careful. With free honey mustard and sweet chili sauces.

Microwaveable rice is sold/served here (Bibigo Korean brand).

Highly recommended if your craving for Fried Chicken and Korean dishes (Ddeok-bokki and corn dogs). Got our orders after 10 mins (1045am).“

“Amazing food! Delicious every single time!“

“ohana Hawaiian island BBQ is the best in town I've been coming here since my son was one and a half he's seven now and it has become his favorite food I bring him here as a reward when he's a good kid thank you ohana you have become part of my family 🙏❤️“

“LOVED Flame Broiler - the food is delish :) The Owner is awesome - support a La Jolla small business.“

“Good quality of meet, good customer service,“