38 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Poway

“great food and BBQ sauce 🙂“

“Been going for years..Great, delicious food that tastes so good you can only expect to stuff your face 😋 It's got the flavor of the authentic BBQ w/char, beef pork and chicken meat falling off the bone ..with a perfect sauce that doesn't taste like it's full of sugar or fake ingredients..It instead tastes like years worth of perfected quality. The staff and service is also very caring and helpful, making sure everything is to your exact liking. Super!“

“Hawaiian BBQ in Poway? I always wanted to try it, but was a little skeptical of location. This Groupon gave us the courage to try it and boy were we surprised by the wonderful seasoning of the food and generous portions. Ono kine grindz! Broke da mouf! 5 BIG SHAKAS for Ipo Hawaiian BBQ.“

“Loved everything we got tonight, the chicken sandwich, pulled pork, amazing! So were the fried Mac and cheese balls!!!!“

“Absolutely the best BBQ food! Generous portions. Take-out was ready quickly. Amazing onion rings. 😋 The staff were great.“

“AMAZING AMAZING Place! Hi quality food. Huge shrimps, squids, salad, meats - all delicious. We got the prime menu. Plenty time to eat, absolutely no rush and can order any time. Great service. We have a blast! One of the best AYCE BBQ
Were busy eating and forgot to take pictures ☺“

“This is a hole in the wall. Line up and get your food and take it out to the outdoor public seating. They have an eclectic mix of (I want to say) Filipino barbecued pork, barbecue, chicken adobo, curry chicken, spicy chicken, some kind of sausage, fried rice, plain rice, chow mein. The barbecue pork is so expletive delicious! It has a sweet and charred flavor.“

“There is a wait if you go inside the restaurant but it’s worth the wait! I ordered the Sampler plate the #1 it had a big portions of each item everything tasted delicious the cornbread was moist and the garlic bread was toasty. The fountain drinks they sell there taste really good 😌 I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes bqq 😋“

“Second time here and it's still amazing. They have great service and are very friendly. I love how they keep asking you if you want more. I think the prices are good for the quality of the food . I love their steaming egg pot it has great flavor. My favorite bbq place.❤️👍😊“

“Riquísima comida lo atiende muy bien y rápido salimos muy contentas del Restauran mil grasias feliz ańo“

“I've been to this place 10+ times. It's a small mom & pop spot, serving the type of Korean fare that you might expect. It's widely considered to be one of the best Korean joints in SD and I don't dispute that. But the star of the show is the Kimchi jiggae. I usually don't order Kimchi jiggae in restaurants, but the kimchi jiggae here is my absolute favorite, and I always get it. Their banchan is also simple yet excellent. If you want Korean food staples in SD, this is the place. Parking can be difficult, but it's Convoy, so you should know the drill.“

“Delicious food and great atenttion“

“PRETTY SENSATIONAL ! We had just done a bunch of shopping at Vinh-Hung Supermarket on Saturday and decided that we should have lunch at the Hong Kong BBQ Dim Sum & Kitchen...situated inside the supermarket. You know it didn't look too flash but it was packed out and the food going out to the tables looked pretty good. I asked a female server if we could get a table for 2...and she pointed to the only vacant table in the cafe. WHOO HOO ! I sat at the table watching the activity while my wife took an urgent phone call about her ill mother. A server named Joe came by and I asked for iced waters. THEY CAME OUT FAST ! Joe brought us menus which we checked out in detail. WOW.... there was some neat stuff on their menu. We kicked things off with a SHRIMP DUMPLING Appetizer ( $6.38 ) ! For our mains my wife selected HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP ( $21.95 ) while I chose KUNG PAU SPICY BEEF ( $17.95 ). You know when you try a brand new eatery you never know what to expect but I had been seeing some pretty good looking dishes ferried out to the tables while I waited for my wife. Our Shrimp Dumpling Appetizer arrived in next to no time and tasted SENSATIONAL ! WHAT A GREAT START ! Our mains came out together and the serves were GINORMOUS ! And darn did they look good. My wife went nuts over her Honey Walnut Shrimp....an authentic Chinese dish. I tried it and OMG it tasted beyond delicious ! My Kung Pau Spicy Beef & Rice BLEW ME AWAY ! FLAVOR KICK FLAVOR KICK..get the message. My delicious serve was huge and I actually had the rest for lunch today....still tasted awesome. THIS PLACE DELIVERED WAY BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS !“

“Just finished a BLT at STP. What a great sandwich. The bread was soft yet lightly crunchy. So flavorful. My husband had the Chuck Wagon and we both know we will be back!!!“

“We got the Prime Combo #3 and everything was really good! My favorites were the wagyu beef belly and pork jowl. The combo also came with corn cheese, steamed egg, kimchi stew, and so much banchan.

I also really liked that they cook the meat for you at the table, so you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy everything without having to worry about cooking it yourself. Definitely a nice KBBQ spot if you want a more relaxed dining experience!“

“Delicious 😋 my preferred place“

“Good food great customer service fast my go to for Kbbq“

“Our experience at Buga was a bit mixed. We visited on a weekday in the early afternoon when the restaurant was practically empty. Initially, service was excellent. Our server was attentive and eager to help, and within minutes, our side dishes and first round of meat arrived. Everything seemed off to a great start.

Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. Getting additional meat and other items felt like an exercise in patience. We often waited a long time and practically had to wave a flag to get someone's attention. We eventually discovered a service button that rings a bell, but it would have been helpful if someone had explained that to us when we were seated.

The food itself was very good. Both the short ribs and bulgogi were delicious, and the quality of the meat was a highlight. However, the overall service lacked the friendliness and attentiveness that make a Korean BBQ experience enjoyable.

Overall, Buga has good food, but our experience was pretty average. With more consistent, welcoming service, it could be a much more enjoyable restaurant.“

“Great to share in good company!“

“This has been my number one place to go to for the most delicious and most freshly cooked, roasted pig, regular, whole-roasted duck, and whole roasted-open duck in the whole San Diego county!! I also like their roasted pig feet and head!!😋 I have been going here for about over two decades. I have not tried their other dishes though. My favorite dish is their whole, open roasted duck!! It's really tasty and has a lot less fat than the regular, roasted one, but it still has the right amount of moisture and flavor in the meat, except the head. The duck head is sometimes dry if it is later in the afternoon. I usually get it during their first batch in the morning when they first open at 9:30am. The Cantonese lady who's also fluent in Vietnamese and English would always ask me if I want my duck to be cut. I like to watch her cutting the whole duck into nice bite sizes and all into a box nicely and neatly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes the dishes I mentioned here!“

“Staff very attentive and friendly“

“Went here for my 3 year anniversary and it was amazing. My partner and I were told what to expect because it was our first time. I loved the Tom Yum broth and will definitely order that one again. I loved that everything was kinda open bar and included with the AYCE. If I were to come back I'd definitely only pick hotpot not because the KBBQ was bad, it was really good but I had more fun with the hotpot. Hoping to come back soon!“

“My favorite restaurant of this cuisine -- the food is carefully prepared, and the flavors are well crafted and delicious!!“

“Delicious Japanese yakiniku barbecue at Tsuruhashi on Convoy Street! The meat was so tasty, we had high quality A5 wagyu short rib, Kobe misuji, pork belly, beef tongue, and lettuce wrap and rice. Friendly staff and the meat comes out quickly. It is not all you can eat. We enjoyed the Sapporo beer. Recommend!“

“Good variety of proteins, lots of amazing sauces, veggies, and overall good vibes. My most favorite part that I love about this place is that you get the opportunity to be creative and become your own chef. Another great thing is you yourself get to serve and pick what you want since it’s buffet. Have fun, enjoy, and have a good time whether it’s for a date night or with a group of family or friends. Definitely a place I will go back.“

“I’m shocked there’s only a few reviews for these guys. We’ve eaten here 5-6 times and each time it has been PHENOMENAL. Go check them out ASAP!“

“Outstanding place to dine“

“Si ojalá iii iii Ku m lo más seguro“

“Small learning curve for someone with my cultural background, but once I found the right cuts and grilling technique it was game over. If you aren’t sweating by the end of a meal here you aren’t doing it right. Really excellent value all things considered! Would happily come back!“

“SHOZEN is my favorite for manpo KBBQ. The awesome staff treats me like family and always knows my favorite spot to sit. The Banchan is very fresh and the plentiful BBQ options are delicious. You can’t go wrong. They are also good switching out grills even during busy times. I love this place as I always leave feeling happy and full.“

“I loved their lao papaya salad! Only thing was at spicy level 10, I tasted no spice. I guess this is a ME problem. I eat too much spicy! Their lao sausages are also so good!

Service was fantastic and its nice and quiet here. I would definitely come again for lao food.“

“This is located inside H Mart. They have a little good court at the entrance. My mom ordered the pork soft tofu soup and I ordered the beef soft tofu soup. soups were very good and tasty. The bonchons were incredible. My mom loved the fried fish especially/. This is a definitely go to place for tofu soup. will come back again to try other dishes“

“When we entered there wasn’t anyone, and tbh the restaurant’s design looked a little bare… it almost looked like it wasn’t doing well. When the food came, my entire family (with three kids) loved it. We were here for lunch and ordered noodles, and I could just say it’s comfort in my belly. Tho they took our order wrongly and served us an extra bowl of noodle (and we paid for it), we took it bcos we wanted to try something else from the menu.

A senior lady (I suppose she’s the one who cooked the dishes) came out and asked if everything was alright, and even gave us a free bottle of drink. Oh, there was also a small crowd also flowed in during our meal as well.

Would recommend!“

“🙏🍻🙌👍👌🤗✌️yes yes yes yee ha“

“A fave, fast, & family-friendly restaurant!! The food is delish & the portion sizes are huge!! The Katsu Chicken with a side of macaroni & a side of rice is my go-to!! My fam loves the ribs, bbq mix plate, & the spam musubi!! I love their huge assortment of Hawaiian canned drinks, too!! So thankful for leftovers for my lunch tomorrow!!“

“05/08/2026
-Shrimp w/ Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce ($24.95) — Tasty sauce and perfectly cooked shrimp, though the onion and green pepper weren't the freshest.
-Deep-Fried Crispy Intestines ($19.95) — crispy and full of flavor!
-Rice ($2.00)

Note: They offer complimentary hot tea, making them one of the few restaurants that still do.

I had a wonderful early Mother’s Day lunch here.

07-04-2025
-BBQ Pork and Roast Duck on Rice $16.95- crispy pork skin, yummy! Roast Duck, mostly were bones

-Beef Stew Wonton Soup $14.95- tender beef and tasty wonton. The soup broth however was not at the desired temperature. It should be hot and not warm

Note:
Cash only“

“Epic grub! Will be back for sure!!“

“I’m new to Korean bbq. My cousin took me here. The food was really really good. They seemed to be having an off night, only one server, so the service was a bit slower than expected, but my cousin said that wasn’t normal at all. I’d come back again next time I’m in the area.“