Manna BBQ
| Address: | 740 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA |
| Phone: | +1 760-743-3300 |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 12–10:30PM 12–10:30PM 12–10:30PM 12–10:30PM 12–11:30PM 12–11:30PM 12–10:30PM |
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Walter Macalma
As nice as it would have been to be the 1st to review I thought it prudent to get a more full experience. Partly an excuse to come here almost weekly, but basically I really wanted to get a feel for the place. Most people that come here were driving down to the Kearny location, but live up here anyhow. Soft opening, grand opening and now Im sure youll see how they are getting better, more efficient with the service oh and they serve alcohol now too. They didnt for the first few nights. I was calling almost daily getting mixed answers until it became Facebook Official. KBBQ the bain of my diet, but worth it. The AYCE game really pairs well with KBBQ so its almost natural. Part of my comparison is to the Kearny location and thats because its the original for many including myself. The price is right on level with other places, but they do have a better menu selection. Ive actually never gotten the less expensive offering because I have my food down to a science. I stay away from seafood and chicken since Korea is a pig culture so you get pork belly, and that thinly sliced beef brisket or what I call "meat roll ups" on the first pass then bulgogi and others on the 2nd then change grill tops then do the first two again. The bulgogi here is a little fatty and the marinade isnt as penetrating as other places, not as pungent either. I actually found the spicy chicken to be dry and poorly seasoned, off putting almost. The service is good, but there can be a slight language barrier with a few of the servers. The banchan is everything youd expect and I got the egg pot for free. I could use more sauces to flavor it all up. I dont recommend coming here dressed well or in a suit as you will smell afterwards, good vents, but thats part of the KBBQ game. Even my wool suits carry some of that odor. Its a "new" interior and compared to Kearny its bigger, better and nicer. I found the knee space to be a little cramped and Im not a tall man. Not quite 5 starts, but getting there. a relief to have my KBBQ commute cut in half.
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AFTER WORK ME AND MY WIFE AND MY THREE KID, TAKING MY NIECE LAST NIGHT OUT FOR DINNER. REALLY THE FOOD IS ALRIGHT NOT TOO MUCH FLAVOR FOR MY TASTE , I SPEND ALMOST 200 FOR 6 Of US. REPEAT MY SELF THE FOOD IS OKAY PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE , THIS KOREAN LADY WAS REALLY RUDE TO ME AND I DONT KNOW WHY MAYBE I LOOK YOUNG WITH ALL THIS KIDS, BUT STILL. EVERYTIME SHE CAME AND ASK IF WE NEED ANYTHING I TELL HER WHAT I WANT SHE KEEP IGNOR ME DONT EVEN LOOK AT ME AND JUST LOOK AT MY WIFE , WTF . I ASK FOR HOT SAUGE SHE JUST IGNOR ME . I DONT THINK I LOOK LIKE A HOMELESS OR DONT HAVE NO MONEY OR SOMETHING , BUT SHE JUST KILL MY DINNER NIGHT. SO I GAVE HER 10 dollar TIP INSTED OF 25dollar. AND THE FOOD OR SLOW. IT NOT GOOD AT ALL , THIS KOREON LADY KINNA TALL SHORT HAIR AND SPEAK ENGLISH VERY GOOD. SHE RUIN MY NIGHT. NOT GOOD WASTE OF MY MONEY . I SHOULD HAVE GO TO KOREAN HOT POT IN CLEAMONT MESA WAY BETTER .
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Angela Saunders
Unique. Good quality meats. My main complaint would be the service. They were perfectly nice but they didnt pay much attention to us outside of ordering. They didnt ask if we had been there before, refill drinks or sauces, or give us any direction. It felt like we were chasing them around for any help (we had to keep asking other servers questions because ours didnt check on us) and we didnt get all the help we would have liked in general. (ie: we were done eating before I got the chance to ask for a drink refill, I never got a refill on the main sauce which was gone for over half our meal because I poured most of it on my rice. We asked another server but never got it and our server wasnt paying attention.) When I am spending $100 (soda only, no alcohol, with tip) on a meal for two, I expect much more attention.
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Phyliss Tutor
Coolest and most delicious new restaurant in town!!!! They have really bomb food and great service! Its a great place to come in a group so you can share. The manager is very funny and kind to customers! They dont have a lot of menu choices, but you can tell they are proud at presenting the foods they do have. Let me tell you, it is very delicious and Ive never had food like this in CA!
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Hugo Aguirre
Tienen menú para comer cuanto quieras a buen precio. Sin embargo, la carne no tiene un gran sabor a menos que utilices salsas, pero tienen variedad, y una buena selección de soju también.
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Rene Balanza
I ate until I hated myself. 4 stars because their menus are all disorganized, the waiter later brought us an updated one but not until we decided what we wanted. The service quality is pretty much based on you because you have the control with the bell. But the menu issue was a little misleading. Will update if menu issue changes! Otherwise still a great place to eat!
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Christian Safarik
Really good stuff, but also pretty pricey and the waitresss do this weird thing where they all stand together and stare at the people eating their food from the kitchen area. I understand your trying to keep me from eating raw chicken or whatever im cooking but be a bit less obvious as well as awkward.
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Nicole Heffel
Manna BBQ is one of my go to restaurants. If I love you than you probably have been to Manna too. :) The food is always delicious and no one ever leaves hungry. I am a fan of A2 menu. I dont believe it is on the menu, but I like to order a side of onions and garlic. So good!
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Garret Kasler
One of the best Korean BBQ places in town. So far, Id have to say this location is my favorite.the food is of course always delicious but I have noticed the staff at this location seems to be friendlier and also more attentive than my experiences at their other locations.
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Chris Cumpian
The less busy Manna of the 3 Ive been to. Cant beat the 20 dollar all you can eat! Dont waste your money on the seafood or more expensive kobe beef options. Remember the 2 hour time limit starts when your party sits down so make sure youre all there before youre seated.
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Kyle Thompson
I always get the A2. Service is great usually. They do sodas by the can so I would refrain from getting them, also kind of expensive @ 3.99. Great side dishes. The noodles, salad, potatoes, Kim chee. Im a white boy but I get my moneys worth with great meat choices.
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Patty Moncada
Best Korean BBQ in town! Great service and good food. Everyone Ive brought here has loved it. Just make sure you have someone in your group who knows how to cook, so if you have any complaints about the food, its probably due to bad cooking.
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Quyan Zhao
Horrible services, and required at least 15% tips under 6 people and 18% tips for more than 6 people. I mean I can give more than 20% tips if I enjoy the Service, but it is horrible. The food is good, but the Service is really really bad
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Lucy Tavale
If you enjoy Korean food... You will like Manna... Everything is good but, some of the women staff did not like smiling... But not all were like that... Service is fast... And if you like alot of food that is the place to be.
