AYCE Menu A
$ 54.99Full access to all premium meats, seafood, and unlimited sides with a limit of 1 order per guest for specific items.
Full access to all premium meats, seafood, and unlimited sides with a limit of 1 order per guest for specific items.
Children's pricing for AYCE Menu A (ages 5-10 years old).
All you can eat course featuring a great selection of beef, pork, and seafood options along with unlimited sides.
Children's pricing for AYCE Menu B (ages 5-10 years old).
All you can eat course featuring standard beef, pork, chicken options, and unlimited sides.
Children's pricing for AYCE Menu C (ages 5-10 years old).
Special all-you-can-eat menu available Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM (last call 3:30 PM), excluding holidays.
Children's pricing for Happy Hour AYCE (ages 5-10 years old).
Beef Brisket, Beef Short Rib Fillet, Large Bone-in Short Rib, Marinated Large Bone-in Short Rib. Served with salad, sides, steamed egg, and choice of stew.
Marinated Large Bone-in Short Rib, Seasoned short Rib, Beef Bulgogi, Marinated Chicken BBQ, Spicy Pork Bulgogi. Served with salad, sides, steamed egg, and choice of stew.
Short Rib LA Galbi, Bulgogi, Hawaiian Chicken BBQ, Spicy Pork Belly, Marinated Shrimp. Served with salad, sides, steamed egg, and choice of stew.
Beef Tongue, Beef Short Rib Fillet, Marinated Large Bone-in Short Rib, Seasoned Short Rib, Pork Belly. Served with salad, sides, steamed egg, and choice of stew.
Pork Belly, Pork Jowl, Thin Sliced Pork Belly, Marinated Pork Neck Steak. Served with salad, sides, steamed egg, and choice of stew.
Serves 4-5 people. Beef Brisket, Rib Eye Steak, Beef Short Rib Fillet, Large Bone-in Short Rib, Marinated Large Bone-in Short Rib, Seasoned Short Rib, Beef Belly, Black Tiger Shrimp. Served with salad, sides, steamed egg, and choice of stew.
Serves 5-6 people. Beef Brisket, Rib Eye Steak, Beef Short Rib Fillet, Large Bone-in Short Rib, Marinated Large Bone-in Short Rib, Seasoned Short Rib, Beef Belly, Pork Jowl, Pork Belly. Served with salad, sides, steamed egg, and choice of stew.
Premium ribeye steak cut, perfectly marbled for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Tender beef short rib flower meat offering rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Buga's signature marinated large bone-in short rib in a sweet and savory glaze.
Premium Wagyu striploin known for its exquisite buttery texture and rich marbling.
Prime New York strip steak cut to perfection for robust beef flavor.
Tender chuck flap tail cut featuring delicate marbling and rich umami flavor.
Juicy intercostal rib finger meat with a deliciously chewy and savory profile.
Thinly sliced premium Wagyu beef tongue, delicate and quick-cooking.
Pork belly marinated in savory aromatic curry spices.
Tender chicken pieces tossed in rich garlic butter and fresh herbs.
Large fresh black tiger shrimp (2 pcs), sweet and succulent when grilled.
Plump sea scallops seasoned with rich garlic butter in the half shell (2 pcs).
Tender top blade beef steak offering exceptional lean flavor.
Chuck flap tail marinated in a sweet soy sauce blend.
Top blade steak soaked in a house special savory-sweet marinade.
Rib fingers tossed in a sweet soy marinade for a caramelized finish.
Classic cross-cut beef short ribs in a sweet soy marinade (LA Galbi).
Seasoned short rib hand-massaged with fragrant sesame oil and fresh garlic.
Tender squid pieces tossed in a fiery and flavorful spicy chili paste.
Crispy and tender pork jowl cut with gorgeous fat distribution.
Pork neck steak marinated with savory garlic and seasonings.
Thick pork belly slices seasoned generously with fresh minced garlic.
Pork belly seasoned with tangy Tajin spice and aromatic garlic.
Fresh shrimp marinated in a sweet soy-based sauce.
Succulent shrimp tossed in a vibrant and spicy Korean chili sauce.
Chewy and savory beef abomasum (makchang), a Korean BBQ delicacy.
Rich and flavorful beef small intestines (gopchang) with a crispy exterior when grilled.
Thinly sliced premium beef brisket that cooks in seconds on the grill.
Thinly sliced prime beef brisket bathed in a sweet soy marinade.
Thinly sliced prime beef brisket coated in a fiery chili sauce.
Thinly sliced marinated beef with vegetables in sweet soy sauce.
Juicy and thin-cut beef belly with rich flavor.
Beef belly slices coated in a sweet soy marinade.
Beef belly strips covered in a vibrant spicy red chili paste marinade.
Classic thick-cut pork belly with rich, juicy layers.
Paper-thin sliced pork belly for quick cooking and crispy edges.
Thinly sliced pork belly in a sweet and savory soy marinade.
Thinly sliced pork belly coated in a spicy gochujang-based chili sauce.
Thick-cut pork belly generously coated in a spicy red chili marinade.
Tender and lean pork neck steak cut.
Pork neck steak marinated in sweet soy sauce with garlic and onions.
Spicy marinated sliced pork mixed with vegetables and fiery chili paste.
Chicken pieces marinated in a sweet garlic soy sauce.
Chicken pieces marinated in a bold and spicy chili sauce.
Sweet corn baked with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese.
Sweet corn cheese topped with tangy Tajin seasoning for an extra flavor kick.
Fluffy Korean-style steamed eggs served in a hot earthenware bowl.
Fluffy steamed eggs topped with a rich layer of melted cheese.
Traditional Korean fermented soybean paste stew with tofu and vegetables.
Spicy soft tofu stew simmered with savory broth and vegetables.
Crispy pan-fried dumplings filled with savory meat and vegetables.
Crispy fried dumplings tossed in a spicy chili glaze.
Crispy golden french fries lightly salted and served hot.
Chewy fried sweet sesame mochi balls coated with toasted sesame seeds.
Crispy fried rice cake cylinders tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce.
Rice bowl topped with assorted seasoned vegetables, a fried egg, and chili paste.
Soft flour tortillas for wrapping grilled meats in a fusion style.
Thin chewy rice paper wraps designed for wrapping Korean BBQ bites.
Thin sweet pickled radish sheets for refreshing meat wraps.
Bite-sized crispy chicken pieces tossed in a shiny, spicy red glaze.
Traditional fermented spicy napa cabbage kimchi.
Sautéed fish cake slices stir-fried in savory soy sauce.
Fresh mixed greens tossed with a light house dressing.
Thinly sliced white onions served with a tangy soy dipping sauce.
Fresh sliced zucchini rounds ready for grilling.
Fresh white onion rings for grilling alongside meats.
Fresh sliced mushrooms ready for the tabletop grill.
Fresh juicy pineapple slices for grilling or dessert.
Melted warm cheese dip for pairing with savory grilled meats.
Bowl of fluffy steamed white rice.
Korean glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables, sesame oil, and soy sauce (Japchae).
Fried rice cooked with kimchi and savory seasonings, topped with seaweed.
Chewy rice cakes simmered in a sweet and spicy chili sauce (Tteokbokki).
Fresh sliced jalapeño pepper rings for adding heat.
Fresh sliced garlic cloves for grilling or wraps.
Rich melted garlic butter dipping sauce with savory herb notes.
Extra portion of fluffy Korean-style steamed eggs.
Extra portion of sweet corn baked with melted cheese.
Extra fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping BBQ meats.
Small cold buckwheat noodle soup in iced refreshing broth.
Small cold buckwheat noodles tossed in a spicy chili sauce.
Traditional spicy kimchi stew with pork and tofu in a hot pot.
Spicy soft tofu stew with rich broth and soft curds.
Extra bowl of warm white or multi-grain rice.
Choice of canned soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sunkist Orange).
Refreshing sweet bottled lemonade.
Japanese carbonated soft drink with fun marble stopper.
Refreshing bottled iced tea.
Refreshing bottled sparkling water.
Warm cup of traditional green tea.
Choice of bottled imported beer (Terra, Sapporo, Asahi).
Premium distilled Korean soju (375ml).
Classic smooth Korean soju (375ml).
Smooth Korean soju (375ml).
Retro-style smooth Korean soju (375ml).
Zero sugar Korean soju (375ml).
Choice of Grape, Strawberry, Peach, Yogurt, or Lychee flavored soju (375ml).
Traditional milky Korean rice wine.
Premium Japanese Ginjo sake 15% (300ml).
Refreshing Junmai Ginjo sake 15% (300ml).
Unfiltered sweet and creamy cloudy sake (375ml).
Traditional warm house sake 14% (Large).
Rich California cabernet sauvignon with bold dark fruit flavors.
Smooth red wine with notes of dark fruit and oak.
Well-balanced California cabernet sauvignon.
Bold and structured red wine with deep berry notes.
Luxurious and velvety Merlot with plush tannins.
Elegant and fruit-forward Pinot Noir.
Smooth and approachable Pinot Noir with soft cherry notes.
Rich and buttery California Chardonnay.
Crisp and elegant white wine with citrus hints.
Vibrant and zesty New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Crisp white wine with bright citrus notes.
Located in the heart of Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Buga Korean BBQ Restaurant stands out as a vibrant culinary destination in San Diego, CA. Famed for its boisterous, high-energy atmosphere and interactive dining style, this establishment invites guests to experience authentic table-cooked barbecue alongside a diverse selection of traditional Korean entrées and sushi options. Whether you are gathering with a large group for a celebratory feast or enjoying a cozy lunch date, Buga delivers an immersive sensory celebration.
Diners frequently rave about the exceptional value and quality found within Buga's renowned All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) menus and meticulously curated combo sets. Standout items like the Buga Signature Combo and Buga Favorite Combo showcase top-tier marbled beef cuts, thick pork belly, and tender short ribs that sizzle to perfection on high-heat tabletop grills. Reviewers consistently highlight the incredible tenderness of options such as the marinated LA galbi, beef bulgogi, and thick samgyeopsal wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves with ssamjang and garlic slices.
No Korean BBQ feast is complete without the endless array of complimentary banchan. At Buga, servers promptly replenish crisp kimchi, marinated bean sprouts, spicy cucumber salad, and savory fish cakes without hesitation. Diners often praise the efficient and attentive staff who expertly assist with grill maintenance and suggest refreshing drink pairings, including chilled fruit-infused soju bottles and specialty rice wines that effortlessly cut through the rich flavors of the grilled meats.
The restaurant buzzes with excitement from happy families, groups of friends, and travelers seeking comforting Asian cuisine. While peak weekend hours can bring a lively rush, the dedicated team works tirelessly to keep service fast and friendly. Complete with modern ventilation and cozy seating, Buga Korean BBQ remains a beloved staple for anyone craving top-quality grilled meats, comforting stews, and unforgettable hospitality in San Diego.