
“New AYCE Korean BBQ on Convoy where the brisket and baby octopus earn their keep, even if the wagyu's overseasoned.”
Reviewers cite AYCE tiers at $33/$39/$49 per person, with the middle tier called 'most bang for the buck.'
Located on Convoy, San Diego's de facto Asian food corridor—suburban strip mall exterior, serious kitchen inside.
Multiple reviews reference grilling your own meats—one notes the grill 'gets a little messy but not a big deal.'
One review explicitly describes a 'team party' with warm atmosphere and attentive service for groups.
“Champs Korean BBQ runs all-you-can-eat table grilling in three tiers, letting you calibrate meat quality against appetite and budget.”
While Woomiok down Convoy commits to milky bone broths and EE Nami obsesses over panko-crusted pork cutlets, Champs hands you tongs and a flat-top grill embedded in your table — then gets out of the way. The **all-you-can-eat tiers** ($33, $39, $49) separate casual grazers from beef completists, with the middle tier drawing the most loyal traffic: enough **wagyu beef** and **spicy squid** to feel indulgent without the $49 commitment. First-timers gravitate toward the **Winner tier** and quickly learn that volume matters less than pacing — order conservatively, let the grill do its work, repeat.
The **baby octopus** and **beef brisket** show up frequently in the regular rotation, though reviews split on the **teriyaki beef belly** — some find the glaze overwrought, others appreciate the shortcut to flavor. The **spicy squid** earns consistent praise for heat that doesn't bury the char. Banchan sides arrive standard-issue, and the flat-top grill setup runs messier than recessed models, but that's the trade-off for faster heat recovery when you're cycling through proteins.
Service moves quickly even during team dinners and weekend crowds — servers stay attentive without hovering, refilling banchan and swapping grill plates before carbon buildup becomes an issue. Parking's typical Convoy chaos, so aim for off-peak lunch if you want easy access. The spot skews casual enough for weeknight cravings but handles date nights and group celebrations without feeling out of place. If you're new to Korean BBQ, start with the middle tier and let someone else at the table handle grill duty until you've watched a round or two.
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4229 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
2 months ago