Handoo Korean BBQ
Old-school AYCE KBBQ workhorse in Seoul Plaza, open until midnight every night — affordable tiers, unlimited marinated LA short rib (most places cap it), a deep bench of non-marinated cuts and a new wagyu tier, with staff who swap grills without being asked. Pick it for a late, meat-heavy group dinner.
- All-you-can-eat tiers $15.99–59.99
- Parking: Medium: easy at lunch and early dinner, tough at peak; street parking or the paid lots nearby are the fallback
- Details checked Oct 2026.
4647 Convoy St #104, San Diego, CA 92111
Handoo Korean BBQ is a pricier Korean BBQ spot in Seoul Plaza on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the LA galbi — unlimited here, and the most-praised order and the Beef tongue and beef rib finger. Parking is medium, and it stays open past 11pm most nights.
Parking at Seoul Plaza
Medium- Fills up: Fri–Sat 6–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 2–4pm
- Shared with: Tajima Ramen Convoy, Jomaru Hot Pot, Steamy Piggy, Cake De Partie and 3 more
Small shared Seoul Plaza lot — easy at lunch and early dinner, tough at peak; street parking or the paid lots nearby are the fallback.
Park once, walk to
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Seoul Plaza guide Every lot on Convoy
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
- Three AYCE tiers: A $31.99, B $38.99 (adds LA galbi, beef tongue, rib finger and ribeye) and wagyu tier C $59.99; kids 40-55" tall pay about half. A service charge is added to the bill
- Birthday discount if you come on your birthday; open on Thanksgiving and Christmas; Haagen-Dazs ice cream costs extra
Waits & timing
- Last seating is around 11pm and orders stop about 11:15, even though it's open until midnight — arrive by 10:30 for a real late dinner
- Service is fast and grills get swapped unprompted; weekday lunch usually has no wait
At the table
- No solo diners, and everyone seated at the table pays for AYCE even if they don't eat
- Sides like kimchi and potato salad are now ordered from the menu rather than set out on the table (still included)
Dessert or tea after Handoo Korean BBQ
Heads up: these close well before Handoo Korean BBQ does, so go before dinner runs late.
- Sunday Ice Cream Get: Split scoop of pandan and Thai tea — the most-ordered pair
- Cake De Partie Get: Souffle pancakes — creme brulee and ube are the favorites; tiramisu, strawberry and seasonal mango too
- Happy Lemon Convoy Get: Bubble waffle — original or cheese, with the salted cheese dip
Handoo Korean BBQ vs other Convoy korean bbq
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handoo Korean BBQ | LA galbi | $$$ | midnight | Medium |
| SOT BBQ | SOT sampler | $$$ | 10pm | Medium |
| SongHak Korean BBQ | Prime Combo #3 | $$ | midnight | Medium |
| Manna BBQ | Brisket and beef belly | $$$ | 11pm | Brutal |
Handoo Korean BBQ: quick answers
What should I order at Handoo Korean BBQ?
Regulars order the LA galbi (marinated short rib, tier B) — unlimited here, and the most-praised order, Beef tongue and beef rib finger (upper tier), Brisket and beef belly.
Is parking easy at Handoo Korean BBQ?
Parking is rated Medium for this lot at peak times. Small shared Seoul Plaza lot — easy at lunch and early dinner, tough at peak; street parking or the paid lots nearby are the fallback.
What should I know before going to Handoo Korean BBQ?
Three AYCE tiers: A $31.99, B $38.99 (adds LA galbi, beef tongue, rib finger and ribeye) and wagyu tier C $59.99; kids 40-55" tall pay about half. A service charge is added to the bill. Last seating is around 11pm and orders stop about 11:15, even though it's open until midnight — arrive by 10:30 for a real late dinner. No solo diners, and everyone seated at the table pays for AYCE even if they don't eat.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Handoo Korean BBQ?
Sunday Ice Cream (dessert, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)); Cake De Partie (bakery, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 9pm (10pm Fri–Sat)); Happy Lemon Convoy (boba, 1 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)).
Does Handoo Korean BBQ have any deals?
Birthday discount if you come on your birthday; open on Thanksgiving and Christmas; Haagen-Dazs ice cream costs extra.
Handoo Korean BBQ hours
| Mon | 12pm–midnight |
| Tue | 12pm–midnight |
| Wed | 12pm–midnight |
| Thu | 12pm–midnight |
| Fri | 12pm–midnight |
| Sat | 12pm–midnight |
| Sun | 12pm–midnight |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem