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Convoy · $28–38 per person · Ranked in 1 list
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Sura Korean BBQ is a Convoy spot ranked #8 of 8 in our Best Korean BBQ in San Diego list, scoring 79/100 in our Best Korean BBQ in San Diego. Order the beef brisket, marinated chicken. A no-frills, lower-priced grill that covers the basics without much ceremony.
Sura Korean BBQ is in Convoy, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Convoy fills up early on sunny days.
Explore ConvoyOn our Best Korean BBQ in San Diego list, Sura Korean BBQ lands at #8 of 8, just behind Seoul BBQ & Sushi (81/100). Manna Heaven BBQ holds #1 with 89/100, so the gap is 10 points.
See the full Best Korean BBQ in San Diego rankingSura Korean BBQ scores 79/100 against a best korean bbq in san diego field that averages 84.6, running from 79 at the bottom to 89 at the top. That is 5.6 points below the category average, though it still finishes ahead of 0 of the 7 other places we scored. It lands 8th of 8, and the category leader is 10 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Sura Korean BBQ separates itself most on value (86/100 versus a 87 category average). Its softest showing is uniqueness at 70, 9 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for value, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Sura Korean BBQ | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | 80 | 86.8 | -6.8 |
| Consistency | 80 | 85.5 | -5.5 |
| Value | 86 | 87 | -1 |
| Atmosphere | 72 | 78 | -6 |
| Uniqueness | 70 | 79 | -9 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best korean bbq in san diego.
Convoy is dense enough that Sura Korean BBQ rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored 4 other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori (87/100 in our best ramen in san diego list) or Pokéwan (87/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Worth it for the right craving, not a destination trip.
Sura Korean BBQ scores 79/100 in our Best Korean BBQ in San Diego list (#8 of 8). It is strongest on value (86) and taste (80). A no-frills, lower-priced grill that covers the basics without much ceremony.
Skip it if uniqueness matters most to you — that is its weakest category (70/100).
Sura Korean BBQ is a good fit for korean bbq. Because it ranks #8 on our best korean bbq in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Convoy rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: Best for a quick weekday dinner when you want grill food without a wait.
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Score 79/100 on this list's criteria · Order: Beef brisket, marinated chicken · $28–38 per person
Sura is the utility player on Convoy. The meat quality sits below the top of this list, but the price is lower, the turnaround is fast, and the banchan is refilled without a fight.
Local tip: Best for a quick weekday dinner when you want grill food without a wait.
Scored with our ranking methodology — korean-bbq.
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