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Kearny Mesa · $32–42 per person · Ranked in 1 list
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Buga Korean BBQ is a Kearny Mesa spot ranked #3 of 8 in our Best Korean BBQ in San Diego list, scoring 87/100. Order the ayce with beef bulgogi and pork belly. The best all-you-can-eat value in San Diego, and a long-running Convoy institution.
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Score 87/100 · Order: AYCE with beef bulgogi and pork belly · $32–42 per person
Buga has been the default Korean BBQ recommendation in San Diego for years, and the AYCE math still works. The bulgogi and pork belly are the strongest tiers; skip the cheaper beef cuts and load up on marinated meat. The room is loud and always full.
Local tip: Weekday lunch AYCE runs several dollars cheaper than dinner for the same menu.
Scored with our ranking methodology — korean-bbq.
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