Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ
Big, fast AYCE Korean BBQ in Convoy Village, a few doors from Manna — and usually the quicker seat of the two. Premium ($34.99) covers about two dozen meats including LA kalbi, bulgogi, pork belly, shrimp and octopus; Prime ($45.99) adds ribeye, beef tongue and tiger shrimp. Solo diners welcome.
- All you can eat, per person $34.99–45.99
- Parking: Medium: free for the first 2 hours, then paid; fills fast at dinner, so park behind the buildings if the front is full
- Details checked Oct 2026.
4344 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ is a pricier Korean BBQ spot in Convoy Village Shopping Center on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Beef belly and LA kalbi short rib and the Bulgogi and marinated garlic pork belly. Parking is medium.
Parking at Convoy Village Shopping Center
Medium- Fills up: Fri, Sat, Sun 4–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 4–6pm
- Shared with: Monsta Ramen Curry, Yun Tea House, It's Boba Time, Tasty Bakery and 4 more
Big Convoy Village lot shared with many businesses — free for the first 2 hours, then paid; fills fast at dinner, so park behind the buildings if the front is full.
Lot full? Convoy Plaza Shopping Center is rated easy and about a 1-minute walk. It's for that plaza's customers, so pair it with a stop there.
Park once, walk to
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- Hongdae Dakgalbi Korean · 1 min
- Manna BBQ Korean BBQ · 1 min
- Matoi Sushi · 1 min
Convoy Village Shopping Center 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
- Two tiers: Premium $34.99 and Prime $45.99 (adds ribeye, beef tongue, finger meat, premium short rib and tiger shrimp); kids 5-10 are $17.99 or $21.99; the whole party orders one tier. Ribeye is limited to one order per person, and short rib, tiger shrimp and galbi to two
- Two-hour limit, up to four meats per round, and a charge (about $20) for big leftovers
Waits & timing
- Last seating is effectively around 9pm — late arrivals have been turned away or rushed before the 10pm close
- Waits are short even on weekend nights — put your name down at both Olleh and Manna and you'll usually sit here first
At the table
- Kimchi and lettuce wraps aren't set out — ask for kimchi; rice paper and radish are on the menu
- Solo diners are welcome; the room runs hot and smoky with weak vents, and the floor gets slippery
Dessert or tea after Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ
- Yun Tea House Get: Dark Phoenix — the most-reviewed drink
- It's Boba Time Get: Thai tea with boba — their own best seller, brewed 6 hours and made with half & half
- Tasty Bakery Get: Pate so — flaky pork, onion and black-pepper pie; ask at the counter
Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ vs other Convoy korean bbq
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ | Beef belly and LA kalbi short rib | $$$ | 10pm | Medium |
| SOT BBQ | SOT sampler | $$$ | 10pm | Medium |
| SongHak Korean BBQ | Prime Combo #3 | $$ | midnight | Medium |
| Manna BBQ | Brisket and beef belly | $$$ | 11pm | Brutal |
Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ: quick answers
What should I order at Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ?
Regulars order the Beef belly and LA kalbi short rib, Bulgogi and marinated garlic pork belly, Peeled garlic butter shrimp (Premium) or tiger shrimp (Prime).
Is parking easy at Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ?
Parking is rated Medium for this lot at peak times. Big Convoy Village lot shared with many businesses — free for the first 2 hours, then paid; fills fast at dinner, so park behind the buildings if the front is full.
What should I know before going to Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ?
Two tiers: Premium $34.99 and Prime $45.99 (adds ribeye, beef tongue, finger meat, premium short rib and tiger shrimp); kids 5-10 are $17.99 or $21.99; the whole party orders one tier. Ribeye is limited to one order per person, and short rib, tiger shrimp and galbi to two. Two-hour limit, up to four meats per round, and a charge (about $20) for big leftovers. Last seating is effectively around 9pm — late arrivals have been turned away or rushed before the 10pm close.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ?
Yun Tea House (boba, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 10:45pm (11:45pm Fri–Sat)); It's Boba Time (boba, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 10pm); Tasty Bakery (bakery, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 5pm).
Olleh Convoy Korean BBQ hours
| Mon | 4:30pm–10pm |
| Tue | 4:30pm–10pm |
| Wed | 4:30pm–10pm |
| Thu | 4:30pm–10pm |
| Fri | 12pm–10pm |
| Sat | 11:30am–10pm |
| Sun | 11:30am–9:30pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem
About the top image: it's an AI-generated illustration of a Korean BBQ grill, not a photo taken at Olleh.