“ I love their food. They are reasonably priced and have great service. Great for eating with friends and family or a quick date night. Super easy to join the waitlist and the meat is FRESH. Top 10 for sure. ”

“ We were craving aycce korean bbq and wanted to meet up with a few of our north county friends, and so they suggested Sonu. We went with the premium menu, because we wanted the beef tongue, but we definitely took advantage of trying as much as we possibly could. I enjoyed all of the selections that they had. The staff was really nice and we got our dishes pretty fast. ”

“ Great Food. Premium Plan is worth it. Service was great. All the employees are kind and hard working. Food arrives fast. Love how the lights are dimmed inside. Bathrooms were clean . 10/10 would recommend. I'll definitely be coming back. ”

“ This was a fun experience. We got the premium all you can eat. I think it was around close to $40 per person. The meat and side dishes were yummy. Kimchi fried rice was good. It seemed like everything we ordered was good and hit the spot. The service was excellent. They kept coming to check on us and changing the grill to a new one. It was my sister's birthday weekend and they gave us free ice cream sandwiches. I would definitely go back when I visit Oceanside again. The ambiance was nice and comfy ”

“ Always Amazing! Great meat selection our go to in Oceanside Plus points because it's 5mins away from home ”

“ I go here about once a month with my boyfriend and his buddies. They always joke with the hostesses, and it's never a dull time, full of laughs and good food. There's normally one grill per table, but it doesn't really get smoky or stifling. They run the AC on a crisp 65°, but it can get warm if you're the designated cooker. They have lots of sides (the traditional radish paper, mung bean sprouts, fish cake, kimchi, spicy cucumber, cheese corn, steamed egg, etc.), and they have rice paper if you ask for it. They come around REGULARLY to ask if you would like to put another order in since it's all you can eat, and check on our grill to do a change if necessary. The staff is very attentive and remembers us by name. If you're in the area and in the mood for AYCE KBBQ, I recommend stopping by! ”

“ Came in 10 min after they opened on a Sunday, staff was super attentive and came to check on us frequently. They have a call button which is AMAZING! The meats are delicious and it feels like authentic Korean BBQ. They basic package is a great price and so so good. By the time we left every table was filled. Plenty of parking, can't wait to return and can't recommend this place enough! ”

“ We haven't had Korean BBQ in years, since the last time we went to Manna in San Marcos, so when my birthday came up this year we decided to give Sonu BBQ a try! It's the perfect type of experience you want for your birthday (or any occasion) that is a little bit "extra" or unique. Having never been here before and reading the reviews, it was clear we needed to join the waitlist when we were ready to leave. Unfortunately, the waitlist already had 18 people waiting in it! Bummer. Pro-tip: on weekends, join the waitlist at least an hour before you plan on leaving. Even when we finally got to 1st place in line, we still had to wait another 15 min or so to get seated. There are chairs in the entry/lobby area but it's pretty tight on a packed Saturday night. Once seated, we scanned the menu and opted for the Deluxe as it was our first time. Next time we'll do Deluxe again until we've tried everything, then move onto Premium. They brought out ice water immediately and took our drink orders. I a got a large South Korean lager (Terra - $7) and I really liked it. My wife got a Sapporo ($5) and our kid got a lemonade ($3). They took our meat & veggie orders and they brought out the "banchan" - side dishes of seaweed, kimchi, bean sprouts, spicy cucumber and spicy tofu. When the meats and seafood came, we immediately started grilling our food. This is such a cool fun experience that is so different from typical American restaurants. I do wish we had access to more seasonings while cooking our items. Salt, garlic, soy sauce, etc would have been nice but then again we didn't ask for it so that was on us. The music playing overhead and the sheer energy of the place is magnetic. It was packed and servers were running around left and right. You will not be bored visiting Sonu that's for sure. We ended up ordering more things, one of them being octopus but we all wished we hadn't. They brought us a bowl of mini octopus and there was just too much of it. We ate a couple but couldn't down the rest. We were stuffed. They do come around and ask if you want your grill plate changed. By that time we were so full there was just no way we could continue eating. We ended up requesting two macaroons to go as a final dessert. Total: $119.58 before tip. I love the idea of Korean BBQ - interacting with your food and friends while grilling. It's fast-paced and the sheer variety of things to eat will ensure that your night will be full of excitement. This is absolutely a good place to go on a date, or with friends, or that special occasion. I'm glad we checked them out and can't wait to visit again in the future. ”

“ I don't have the requisite skillset to appreciate the finer nuances of SONU BBQ. with my limited frame of reference, I willingly accept it is what it is: a place to stroll into half-starved and then stagger out of, hours later, in a meat coma. one small suggestion: start with meat that hasn't been marinaded so the grill stays clean a little longer. when they change grills, it takes forever to heat up again and always happens when you're just hitting your stride. not sure how much spicy, fermented cabbage you have to eat to balance the over abundance of dead animals, but don't forget the banchan. excuse me. I gotta shower and rinse off the meat swet. ”