Explore San Diego's best korean — from the classics everyone knows to the neighborhood spots that deserve more attention.
Clairemont
“Sizzling soon tofu that'll warm your soul at 11pm”
$ · Restaurants · 2.8

Mira Mesa
$ · Korean · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Sushi · 2.4

Clairemont
$ · Korean · 2.4
Hillcrest
“Laid-back restaurant doling out Vietnamese sandwiches, bowls & spring rolls in a pared-back space.”
$$ · Vietnamese · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Korean · 2.4

University City
$$ · Korean · 2.4

Clairemont
$ · Korean · 2.4

University City
“Compact, informal kitchen with outdoor seats dishing up gluten-free chicken tenders, wings & fries.”
$$ · Korean · 2.4

University City
“Simple fast-food chain preparing Korean-style meat & rice bowls with no dairy, trans-fat or frying.”
$ · Korean · 2.3

Clairemont
$$ · Japanese · 2.3

Clairemont
$$ · Korean · 2.3
Hillcrest
“Chill hangout with sushi rolls, ramen & other Japanese bites, plus happy hours & local beers on tap.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

University City
“Trendy spot located in a shopping center features hefty Pan-Asian plates & hopping happy hours.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

Sorrento Valley
$ · Korean · 2.3

Clairemont
“Restaurant serving traditional Korean dishes in a small, straightforward dining room.”
$$ · Korean · 2.3

Clairemont
$$$ · Korean · 2.3
Point Loma
$ · Tacos · 2.3

Clairemont
$ · Korean · 2.3

Clairemont
$$ · Korean · 2.3

Clairemont
$$ · Korean · 2.3

La Jolla
$ · Korean · 2.3

Clairemont
“Laid-back destination with a low-key vibe specializing in beef bone broth & bibimbap.”
$$ · Korean · 2.3

Clairemont
“Locals return for inventive & classic, table-cooked barbecue & sushi in a boisterous atmosphere.”
$$ · Korean · 2.2

University City
$ · Korean · 2.2

University City
“Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.”
$ · Korean · 2.1

Coronado
$ · Restaurants · 2.0

Encinitas
$$ · Restaurants
Barrio Logan
$ · Korean
Clairemont
“Vietnamese dishes & soups are served at this informal office-building eatery with mod decor.”
$ · Vietnamese

Clairemont
“Traditional Korean plates, including BBQ & hot pot, served in an informal, strip-mall setting.”
$$ · Korean

Clairemont
“Seafood & casseroles join Korean BBQ at this classic restaurant with booths & tabletop grills.”
$$ · Korean

Clairemont
$$ · Korean

Mission Valley
“Korean barbecue, soju cocktails & beer served in a lofty, modern space in Mission Valley Mall.”
$$ · Korean

Little Italy
$ · Korean

Mira Mesa
“Large informal Asian eatery featuring sushi & tabletop grills for Korean BBQ.”
$$ · Restaurants

Mira Mesa
“Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.”
$$ · Restaurants

San Diego
$$ · Restaurants

Clairemont
$$ · Restaurants

San Diego
$ · Restaurants

Old Town
“Vietnamese soups, salads & sandwiches (plus beer & wine) highlight the menu of this modern cafe.”
$ · Restaurants

Chula Vista
$$ · Restaurants

Barrio Logan
$ · Restaurants

National City
$$ · Restaurants

San Diego
“Upbeat strip-mall eatery serving Korean grilled spare ribs & hot pots, plus lunch box combos.”
$$ · Restaurants

Clairemont
“This airy spot draws crowds for traditional table-grilled BBQ & all-you-can-eat lunch specials.”
$$ · Restaurants

Old Town
“Easygoing Thai eatery offering familiar spring rolls, curry & noodle dishes in unfussy environs.”
$$ · Restaurants

Clairemont
“Everything from short ribs to frogs' legs can be table-grilled at this snug spot in a strip mall.”
$$ · Restaurants

Clairemont
“Casual eatery featuring tabletop grills for Korean barbecue, plus traditional entrees.”
$$ · Restaurants

Clairemont
“Big portions of table-grilled fare & familiar sides in a casual setting inside a strip mall.”
$$ · Restaurants