Vomited twice after arriving at hotel! Too much oil and sugar. Would never come back or touch Korean BBQ again! It is cold inside if you sit near the entrance or the hallway. The waitress would not come for us ordering and some dishes were missing. Hard to find parking during dinner time.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Seyedmahmoud Hosseiniamin
Everything has gone strangely wrong, the waiters are busy, they bring orders late, they put the fire tray on low, they don't bring paper towels, everything has gone strangely wrong.The quality of the food has declined greatly....
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Taylor Kim
Manna BBQ is hands-down one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants I’ve ever visited! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a welcoming atmosphere, exceptional cleanliness, and a friendly team that ensures you feel right at home.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the food. The quality of the meats is outstanding—whether it’s the buttery slices of beef brisket, the juicy pork belly, or the perfectly marinated Korean style BBQ, each bite is bursting with flavor. For those who enjoy customization, the variety of dipping sauces and seasonings elevate the dining experience to a new level.
The complimentary side dishes (banchan) are fresh, diverse, and endlessly refilled. From the crisp and tangy kimchi to the refreshing cucumber salad and savory steamed egg, every dish complements the grilled meats beautifully.
The grilling stations are modern and efficient, and the staff is always attentive, ensuring the grills are clean and your dining experience is smooth. Unlike some BBQ spots, Manna BBQ does an excellent job of maintaining a smoke-free environment, so you leave satisfied but not smelling like a BBQ!
What truly sets Manna BBQ apart is its ability to combine authentic Korean flavors with excellent service and a vibrant dining atmosphere. Whether you’re a Korean BBQ connoisseur or trying it for the first time, this restaurant delivers an unforgettable experience.
Manna BBQ is perfect for family gatherings, date nights, or even casual dinners with friends. If you’re looking for an authentic Korean BBQ spot that serves high-quality food at a great value, Manna BBQ is a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Korean BBQ
A & B Life Adventures
Our friends told us that Manna BBQ was the best Korean BBQ in San Diego and it didn’t disappoint. The regular menu and premium menu are close in price and I recommend the premium menu with the ability to order the big ribeye steaks. All the food was excellent with great meat selection and excellent sides. The service was really exemplary. They use a combination of an electronic tablet and servers. They were extremely attentive bringing your food, drinks and whatever else you needed. They would have what you ordered brought to table extremely fast. In addition, they offer to change out your grills right when you need it. The service makes the experience well worth the price. We had a fantastic time and it’s a fun way to have an interactive meal with your friends, family or significant other.
Parking: The parking is quite a hassle at dinner time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
allison
December 12, 2024: Finally open again!
Favorite kbbq due to price point, that they have lettuce for wrapping meats, and the BEST cheese fondue. If you haven't had pork jowl dipped in their melted cheese you are missing out.
Interior renovations include tableside tablet where you order on your own and no more yelp waitlist (now it's their own system you join queue and they text you when your table is ready).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Quynh Ho
Great AYCE Korean BBQ for an affordable price! They have a lot of beef options. The beef belly is my personal favorite. It’s a fun atmosphere to eat with your friends. The ventilation is good, I don’t completely smell like bbq once I leave. A lot of Kbbq places with poor ventilation will stain your clothes. This wasn’t the case here.
The only downside was service was much slower than I hoped for, we had to wait awhile for any refill/reorder of food.
I would still recommend this place in SD :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kathy Downs
Great service! Food was good, too and the lunch all you can eat BBQ was a good deal. The beef bilgogi is a bit better at another local BBQ, as far as the marinade, but Manna's was leaner and thinner sliced. Also they serve regular American wines.
Olivia Janacaro
Great first experience trying Korean BBQ!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cat coroneos
The food is good and our server which we have had twice now is great. Parking is tight and not that easy to find.
Imagine closing this location and not letting your customers know. Saw dozens of people surprised it was closed without notice.
Michelle Nguyen
Very busy restaurant for a Saturday night. We had a large party so we expected to wait over an hour but we waited a little less and the way their all you can eat works is there’s two different menus (one with more meat / premium meats) and one with 80% of everything from the premium menu.
They only allowed three meats at a time per table! Good marinated meats!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jeffrey Ryan
Nice place, employees were attentive food was good. Was only disappointed by the small variety of seafood options. Would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jorge Daniel Mercado
Really cool place. They are fast at taking your order and the food was good. Very fun place to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steam Egg, Dumplings, BBQ
Damien C
Gotta say this place was far more than I expected, even at the moderate price point for AYCE Korean BBQ. Seating was quick even on Mother's Day, with attentive service and quite a few food options. My wife can be very picky when it comes to Korean, but this is definitely a spot we plan to visit again when in Northern SD.
Have tried better places
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Vomited twice after arriving at hotel! Too much oil and sugar. Would never come back or touch Korean BBQ again! It is cold inside if you sit near the entrance or the hallway. The waitress would not come for us ordering and some dishes were missing. Hard to find parking during dinner time.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Everything has gone strangely wrong, the waiters are busy, they bring orders late, they put the fire tray on low, they don't bring paper towels, everything has gone strangely wrong.The quality of the food has declined greatly....
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Manna BBQ is hands-down one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants I’ve ever visited! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a welcoming atmosphere, exceptional cleanliness, and a friendly team that ensures you feel right at home.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the food. The quality of the meats is outstanding—whether it’s the buttery slices of beef brisket, the juicy pork belly, or the perfectly marinated Korean style BBQ, each bite is bursting with flavor. For those who enjoy customization, the variety of dipping sauces and seasonings elevate the dining experience to a new level.
The complimentary side dishes (banchan) are fresh, diverse, and endlessly refilled. From the crisp and tangy kimchi to the refreshing cucumber salad and savory steamed egg, every dish complements the grilled meats beautifully.
The grilling stations are modern and efficient, and the staff is always attentive, ensuring the grills are clean and your dining experience is smooth. Unlike some BBQ spots, Manna BBQ does an excellent job of maintaining a smoke-free environment, so you leave satisfied but not smelling like a BBQ!
What truly sets Manna BBQ apart is its ability to combine authentic Korean flavors with excellent service and a vibrant dining atmosphere. Whether you’re a Korean BBQ connoisseur or trying it for the first time, this restaurant delivers an unforgettable experience.
Manna BBQ is perfect for family gatherings, date nights, or even casual dinners with friends. If you’re looking for an authentic Korean BBQ spot that serves high-quality food at a great value, Manna BBQ is a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Korean BBQ
Our friends told us that Manna BBQ was the best Korean BBQ in San Diego and it didn’t disappoint.
The regular menu and premium menu are close in price and I recommend the premium menu with the ability to order the big ribeye steaks. All the food was excellent with great meat selection and excellent sides. The service was really exemplary. They use a combination of an electronic tablet and servers. They were extremely attentive bringing your food, drinks and whatever else you needed. They would have what you ordered brought to table extremely fast. In addition, they offer to change out your grills right when you need it. The service makes the experience well worth the price. We had a fantastic time and it’s a fun way to have an interactive meal with your friends, family or significant other.
Parking: The parking is quite a hassle at dinner time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
December 12, 2024: Finally open again!
Favorite kbbq due to price point, that they have lettuce for wrapping meats, and the BEST cheese fondue. If you haven't had pork jowl dipped in their melted cheese you are missing out.
Interior renovations include tableside tablet where you order on your own and no more yelp waitlist (now it's their own system you join queue and they text you when your table is ready).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great AYCE Korean BBQ for an affordable price! They have a lot of beef options. The beef belly is my personal favorite. It’s a fun atmosphere to eat with your friends. The ventilation is good, I don’t completely smell like bbq once I leave. A lot of Kbbq places with poor ventilation will stain your clothes. This wasn’t the case here.
The only downside was service was much slower than I hoped for, we had to wait awhile for any refill/reorder of food.
I would still recommend this place in SD :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great service! Food was good, too and the lunch all you can eat BBQ was a good deal. The beef bilgogi is a bit better at another local BBQ, as far as the marinade, but Manna's was leaner and thinner sliced. Also they serve regular American wines.
Great first experience trying Korean BBQ!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good and our server which we have had twice now is great. Parking is tight and not that easy to find.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ
Restaurantji Recommends
Imagine closing this location and not letting your customers know. Saw dozens of people surprised it was closed without notice.
Very busy restaurant for a Saturday night. We had a large party so we expected to wait over an hour but we waited a little less and the way their all you can eat works is there’s two different menus (one with more meat / premium meats) and one with 80% of everything from the premium menu.
They only allowed three meats at a time per table! Good marinated meats!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nice place, employees were attentive food was good. Was only disappointed by the small variety of seafood options. Would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Really cool place. They are fast at taking your order and the food was good. Very fun place to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steam Egg, Dumplings, BBQ
Gotta say this place was far more than I expected, even at the moderate price point for AYCE Korean BBQ. Seating was quick even on Mother's Day, with attentive service and quite a few food options. My wife can be very picky when it comes to Korean, but this is definitely a spot we plan to visit again when in Northern SD.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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