Top rated Korean restaurants in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Korean restaurants in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 25 places from Korean restaurant category.

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Cross Street Chicken and Beer (Convoy-Kearny Mesa)

Chicken restaurant

Busy, casual option doling out spicy Korean-style fried chicken and craft beer on tap.

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4.50 (1.3K reviews)

RAKITORI Japanese Pub&Grill

Ramen restaurant

Chill hangout with sushi rolls, ramen & other Japanese bites, plus happy hours & local beers on tap.

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4.50 (1K reviews)

KOGI Korean BBQ

Korean barbecue restaurant

👍👍 I absolutely adore this place. It's genuinely my favorite KBBQ place in San Diego. The only ones with good cuts of meat. The food/meats: the cut is great, the kimchi is fire and tastes like home. it's not super fermented or sour. the corn cheese is delicious and sweet, melted just right. My favorit...

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4.50 (647 reviews)

Jeong Won BBQ Buffet

Korean barbecue restaurant

Everything from short ribs to frogs' legs can be table-grilled at this snug spot in a strip mall.

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4.50 (539 reviews)

Bonchon Convoy

Asian fusion restaurant

Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.

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4.50 (406 reviews)

ZZanG Hot Dog Convoy

Hot dog restaurant

😐 I ordered the Potato triple which was delicious but the service is horrible, both the women that helped me out had a terrible attitude for no reason which is why I’m giving 3 stars.

$ $$$

4.50 (234 reviews)

Fusion Eats

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 Love their food and the fact they have so many vegan options. Great when ordering for a group that it’s mixed between vegans and non vegans. No one feels short changed. The vegan options area as good as the meat. The kung pao chicken is my favorite, vegan or meat it’s the best! Their lunch specials...

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4.50 (105 reviews)

Manna BBQ

Korean barbecue restaurant

Big portions of table-grilled fare & familiar sides in a casual setting inside a strip mall.

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4.40 (1.8K reviews)

Handoo Korean BBQ

Korean barbecue restaurant

This airy spot draws crowds for traditional table-grilled BBQ & all-you-can-eat lunch specials.

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4.40 (578 reviews)

Chon Ju Jip

Korean restaurant

Restaurant serving traditional Korean dishes in a small, straightforward dining room.

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4.40 (525 reviews)

K. Cuisine

Korean restaurant

Small family-owned restaurant serving familiar Korean dishes in a low-key, understated dining room.

4.40 (54 reviews)

Friend's House Korean

Korean restaurant

Traditional Korean plates, including BBQ & hot pot, served in an informal, strip-mall setting.

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4.30 (617 reviews)

Min Sok Chon

Korean restaurant

Clever cocktails & classic Korean dishes served in a snazzy dining room or in private karaoke rooms.

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4.30 (591 reviews)

Woomiok

Korean restaurant

Laid-back destination with a low-key vibe specializing in beef bone broth & bibimbap.

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4.30 (423 reviews)

Thang Thang

Korean restaurant

👍👍 This place is super good. The food is genuine, and the environment is very cozy. I ordered the ribs and a Bulgogi fries. The ribs were very juicy and well seasoned. The fries are scorched with a fire torch. Beware their spicy food is like Really really Spicy! The portion is so generous that two very...

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4.30 (187 reviews)

bb.q Chicken Convoy

Korean restaurant

👍👍 Finally this place opened and we were excited to try it. It did not disappoint, the prices for what you get are great! We tried honey garlic soy garlic and galbi wings, the medium size comes with about 9 wings for $14.99 which is so worth it. And they had the best ddeok-bokki ( rice cakes) add chees...

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4.30 (129 reviews)

ZZan Sushi & Soju

Modern izakaya restaurant

🫤 The guy that took our order (manager possibly) didn’t have good customer service. He had trouble telling us what was in the food or promoting the food. The food wasn’t impressive at all. Soup too sweet, no salt on chicken or fries…I wouldn’t recommend

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4.30 (53 reviews)

Flame Broiler

Fast food restaurant

Simple fast-food chain preparing Korean-style meat & rice bowls with no dairy, trans-fat or frying.

$ $$$

4.20 (211 reviews)

Pelicana Chicken SD

Korean restaurant

👍👍 Another Korean Fried Chicken joint has come to San Diego, and they're definitely making a name for themselves with their variety of sauces, chicken selections, and quality ingredients. I'm a huge Korean Fried Chicken fiend, so I welcome more businesses, especially if they deliver delicious food like...

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4.20 (158 reviews)

Buga Korean BBQ Restaurant

Korean barbecue restaurant

Locals return for inventive & classic, table-cooked barbecue & sushi in a boisterous atmosphere.

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4.10 (939 reviews)

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Top rated Korean restaurants in San Diego, United States