The call
Roger rated this 5 stars, saying that across three visits he got great service every time — something he called rare for an Asian restaurant.
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- Korean BBQ buffet
- Tabletop grilling
Korean
Kogi BBQ
Roger rated this 5 stars, saying that across three visits he got great service every time — something he called rare for an Asian restaurant.
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Posted 2014-10-02 
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Roger’s tips on Kogi BBQ
Only $16.95 for HH (after 9pm)! Their hospitality is awesome (cheers to Grace)!
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Visit history
Checked in 11 times on Swarm, most recently Jul 21, 2021. See the check-in log
2014-10-02day precision · source explicit
“I've been here only 3 times and have received great service each and every time (rare for an Asian restaurant)!”
Roger praised consistently great service across three visits to this Kearny Mesa Korean BBQ buffet, calling it rare for the category. (From an unpublished Yelp draft review, never posted publicly.)
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- From the order notes
- Crab meat xiao long bao · Sheng jian bao · Zha jiang mian · Pork feet
- Go for
- Xiao long bao · Convoy District Chinese food
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- From the order notes
- Cơm tấm · Bún thịt nướng · Wings · Fresh-brewed coffee
- Go for
- A group order to share · Vietnamese comfort classics
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- From the order notes
- Dried scallop and abalone · Nostalgic HK/China/Taiwan sodas · Whole-leaf teas
- Go for
- Chinese pantry staples · A weekend grocery run (safest hours)
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The newer Chula Vista location of Manna, which Roger tried to dodge the perpetual wait at the Convoy branch; better service and the same standout brisket, "finger meat" and beef tongue.
- From the order notes
- Brisket · Finger meat · Beef tongue · Rice paper wraps
- Go for
- A big KBBQ appetite · Avoiding the Convoy wait
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A Koreatown-area soju lounge Roger used as a pre-dinner stop before hitting nearby KBBQ spots; fast service and reasonably priced flavored soju, though he hadn't yet tried the food.
- From the order notes
- Flavored soju
- Go for
- Pre-dinner drinks before KBBQ
Latest recorded visit2014-04-27