DJK Korean BBQ(Dae Jang Keum)

We came here for lunch. We were able to find a parking spot right away as we got there before noon. The parking lot is small so give yourself more time to find parking. We got a table right away. It’s spacious inside. We ordered seafood tofu stew, seafood pancake, beef rib stew, cold noodles with spicy sauce, and stir fry squid. The seafood pancake fell apart easily. Cold noodles were more sweet than spicy. The rest of these dishes were ok. They are not as spicy as other Korean restaurants. Overall, it’s an ok place for Korean food.

Generous portions and well-seasoned Korean BBQ. The appetizer selection is solid - lots of side dishes, including salads and vegetables that help balance out the richness of the meat. The servers help grill occasionally, but you’ll also do some grilling yourself. There’s quite a bit of smoke, but that feels pretty normal for a BBQ spot. One thing to be aware of is the charcoal. After we finished eating, we noticed a piece of hot charcoal had somehow jumped out and burned part of a plush toy hanging on my bag. Thankfully it didn’t land on anyone, but it’s definitely something to stay mindful of.

Traditional Korean restaurant serving BBQ cooked over charcoal, which gives the food a great, smoky flavor. DJK also offers delicious banchan and other main dishes such as bibimbap. We were seated quickly for lunch and the table enjoyed hot tea and cold beer. The oak wood charcoal was quick to light and the dishes came out at a good pace. The non-marinated meats were excellent because the charcoal and light salt sauce complimented the natural beef/pork flavors well. The banchan was fresh and provided great breaks for the palate in between bites of delicious grilled meats.

The BBQ is really nice!!! The flavor of the meat was well blended( salt and sweet are just about right). The vegetables are fresh! Also, waitress helped us cut the meat and change the grilled plate. Nice.

The best Korean bbq in SD for sure. We went Sunday late evening, didn't need a reservation and wasn't as crowded as places tend to be in the Convoy area. We ordered only 2 portions for bbq and it was more than enough, so thankful we didn't order more since it would have been too much, thin brisket and short rib. Appetizers were so delicious, fresh and decent size, including full size salad to start with. Overall loved it and can't wait to go back to try the duck.