“ I was pleasantly surprised by my recent visit to Olleh! The quality of the meats was excellent, the service outstanding, and my friend and I had an experience that rivals, if not tops, other Korean BBQ spots in San Diego. The Food: The meats were of high quality, with the beef brisket, marinated galbi, and beef teriyaki standing out. I'm usually hesitant to order sweeter meats, but the beef teriyaki was a pleasant surprise. None of the meats came out frozen, and the marbling, taste, and overall quality were impressive, especially for the price ($90 for two, including a 22% gratuity). Initially, the banchan was underwhelming, with just a few pieces of edamame (literally 4 lmao), macaroni salad, and fishcake. However, as we began ordering more sides, the banchan greatly improved. The japchae, which we ordered four times, was a standout--I've never had japchae with so much pepper, but it was amazing! The kimchi was good, the sundubu hit the spot, and all the other sides were equally enjoyable. The food was truly elevated by the excellent service. The Service: We were seated quickly, despite a long waitlist, and greeted by a friendly host. Once seated, a server promptly got us started, and we had constant attention from the staff throughout the meal. There wasn't a single moment where we had to flag someone down. The all-male serving staff (at least on that Monday night) was great--meats were served efficiently, grills were regularly changed, sides were replenished, and drinks were refilled without us needing to ask. The service was top-notch. The ambiance: Nothing was too standout. The music is loud and EDM heavy, but it's Convoy so this is the standard (whoever had aux though did a good job lmao). The Parking: Parking in their lot is a hellish nightmare. Skip it and park by the KFC in the nearby residential area--it's only a 2-3 minute walk and will save you a headache. The Price: We ordered from the standard menu, which cost us $90 after gratuity. For the quality of food and the high level of service we received, it was an absolute value. I usually expect mediocre service and average meats at this price point, but Olleh proved me wrong. Overall: Affordable, delicious, and paired with excellent service--what more could you ask for from a Korean BBQ spot? Rating: 4.75/5, rounded up to 5. ”