DJK Korean BBQ
Old-school Korean BBQ on Engineer Rd that switched to $38.99 all-you-can-eat in 2026, and one of the few spots in San Diego grilling over real charcoal. The other half of the menu is serious home-style cooking — soondubu, galbitang, naengmyeon and hot pots — which is why Korean families fill it at lunch.
- All-you-can-eat $20.99–38.99
- Parking: Medium: street parking on the side streets; easier before noon and mid-afternoon
- Details checked Oct 2026.
7905 Engineer Rd, Ste A, San Diego, CA 92111
DJK Korean BBQ is a pricier Korean BBQ spot on Engineer Road in the Convoy District in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the AYCE over charcoal — spend your limit-1 picks on LA kalbi and marinated short rib early and the Cold noodles between rounds of meat. Parking is medium.
Parking
Medium- Fills up: Fri, Sat, Sun 6–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 3–5pm
- Shared with: Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle, Thang Thang
Small lot shared by about 4 businesses at 7905 Engineer Rd, full at weeknight dinner and on weekends — street parking on the side streets; easier before noon and mid-afternoon.
Park once, walk to
- Cake De Partie Bakery · 2 min
- Handoo Korean BBQ Korean BBQ · 2 min
- Jomaru Hot Pot Hot Pot · 2 min
- SongHak Korean BBQ Korean BBQ · 2 min
- Tajima Ramen Convoy Ramen · 2 min
- Happy Lemon Convoy Boba · 3 min
Fill times estimated from Google's Popular Times for the spots in this lot. Walk times are estimates.
Good to know before you go
Cost & paying
- AYCE switched in spring 2026: $38.99 adults, $20.99 kids under 4½ ft, ordered by circling items on a paper sheet; à la carte and combos are still available
- AYCE rules: whole party present to be seated, 90-minute limit, no leftovers to go, checks split at most 4 ways; heavy waste can add a 50% surcharge per person
- Parties of 6 or more get an 18% service charge; reservations are worth it for groups
Waits & timing
- Every table has a call button — use it rather than waiting for a server
- Online and delivery orders stop at 9pm
At the table
- The numbers on the order sheet are portions, not rounds — circling "3" means three orders of that item. Each order is small, so order about 2 per person and repeat
- Not every table is charcoal — ask for a charcoal table when you check in
- Recent reviewers say grills get pulled and last orders cut off well before the 10pm close, so come early if you plan to eat a lot
- Thang Thang, the late-night Korean pub next door, shares the lot
Dessert or tea after DJK Korean BBQ
- Cake De Partie Get: Souffle pancakes — creme brulee and ube are the favorites; tiramisu, strawberry and seasonal mango too
- Sunday Ice Cream Get: Split scoop of pandan and Thai tea — the most-ordered pair
- Happy Lemon Convoy Get: Bubble waffle — original or cheese, with the salted cheese dip
DJK Korean BBQ vs other Convoy korean bbq
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJK Korean BBQ | AYCE over charcoal | $$$ | 10pm | Medium |
| SOT BBQ | SOT sampler | $$$ | 10pm | Medium |
| SongHak Korean BBQ | Prime Combo #3 | $$ | midnight | Medium |
| Manna BBQ | Brisket and beef belly | $$$ | 11pm | Brutal |
DJK Korean BBQ: quick answers
What should I order at DJK Korean BBQ?
Regulars order the AYCE over charcoal ($38.99) — spend your limit-1 picks on LA kalbi and marinated short rib early, Cold noodles (bibim or mul naengmyeon) between rounds of meat, Kimchi soondubu at lunch ($13.99, with banchan).
Is parking easy at DJK Korean BBQ?
Parking is rated Medium for this lot at peak times. Small lot shared by about 4 businesses at 7905 Engineer Rd, full at weeknight dinner and on weekends — street parking on the side streets; easier before noon and mid-afternoon.
What should I know before going to DJK Korean BBQ?
AYCE switched in spring 2026: $38.99 adults, $20.99 kids under 4½ ft, ordered by circling items on a paper sheet; à la carte and combos are still available. The numbers on the order sheet are portions, not rounds — circling "3" means three orders of that item. Each order is small, so order about 2 per person and repeat. AYCE rules: whole party present to be seated, 90-minute limit, no leftovers to go, checks split at most 4 ways; heavy waste can add a 50% surcharge per person.
Where can I get dessert or boba near DJK Korean BBQ?
Cake De Partie (bakery, 2 min walk, open until 9pm (10pm Fri–Sat)); Sunday Ice Cream (dessert, 3 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)); Happy Lemon Convoy (boba, 4 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)).
What payment does DJK Korean BBQ take?
AYCE rules: whole party present to be seated, 90-minute limit, no leftovers to go, checks split at most 4 ways; heavy waste can add a 50% surcharge per person.
Does DJK Korean BBQ take reservations?
Parties of 6 or more get an 18% service charge; reservations are worth it for groups.
DJK Korean BBQ hours
| Mon | 11am–10pm |
| Tue | 11am–10pm |
| Wed | 11am–10pm |
| Thu | 11am–10pm |
| Fri | 11am–10pm |
| Sat | 11am–10pm |
| Sun | 11am–10pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem