Sura Korean BBQ

Moved to Chula Vista in 2019 and it's been slim pickings as far as nice food places go. There are a couple AYCE Korean BBQ spots around but we've been hoping for one closer to us. When Sura popped up on my Yelp we were pretty excited to try. Luckily, the Yelp app allows us to join the waitlist as there were plenty of groups eager to try this newly opened place as well.Upon arrival, we were greeted by a friendly man at the check in station. We let them know it was myself, my wife, and our 9-month old child. They were very accommodating, quickly offering a high chair and parking our stroller off to the side.Looking around the place for the first time, there's plenty of tables. On the waiting list, we noticed a group of 11 and they can totally handle that big of a group. Each grill has its own fan that raises and lowers. Benches and chairs were comfortable.There are three options to choose from for meat selection. We went with the cheapest which has a list of meats you can order from the server and access to buffet items that include: meat bar, banchan, AND fountain drinks are INCLUDED. There's also a soft serve ice cream machine that has vanilla, chocolate, and swirl. Also included!Our server, Mark, was very nice and attentive. He stopped by often to ask if we wanted to order more meat and provided needed grill changes without us having to ask. Hope we get him again when we return.Final thoughts: The price is nice and I love the fact that drinks and ice cream are included. The buffet section is a huge plus for me. I know some may not like to get their own stuff, but I don't mind it at all. I think it's pretty cool. All in all, a great experience and we'll definitely be back. We noticed there was a lunch pricing as well. So we'll probably try that.

Was looking forward to this place opening and I finally got to try this new place on Friday evening! Here is a quick Pros and cons list;Pros: -Pretty fair pricing considering everything that it comes with. Unlimited self serve soda and soft serve ice cream. Along with hot bar and meat and sides bar. -The meat quality is great! I'm hoping it's not a grand opening fluke..-Service was pretty good considering it was opening week -The grilling plate was non stick, which made it so easy to cook the brisket! -Yelp waitlist is available Cons: -The soondubu has a kimchi flavor base and could be better. Or maybe a soybean paste soup would be more traditional? -Needs more classic banchans -Went with my infant with a travel stroller and got seated towards the middle. But they have robot servers and they don't know to go around it so we had to get re-seated. But the layout isn't that spacious so if you have a baby, only bring the infant car seat! -Not enough parking spots Our top favorite cuts of meat were:-Samgyupsal (pork belly) from self serve bar -Soy marinated beef belly (order from server) All in all, it was a positive experience with good food and service. Will definitely be back!

The all new Sura is now the best AYCE Korean BBQ in town. So if you're hungry for a succulent Korean meal, Sura will hit the spot.I love the self served meat bar. Sometimes you can't wait for the waiter and just want to grab some meat right away! If you're more patient, you can also request a wider variety of meat from the kitchen.The buffet also includes a variety of banchan, side dishes, and sauces. Mix and match to your delight.To cap it off, there's even a soft served ice cream machine.

Had to try this place out since it's only a mile from our house. Went on a Thursday night and it was pretty busy! When we walked in we were greeted immediately by the owner (I think?) and he was very friendly. I noticed he was making his way to all the tables to ask how everything was which I thought was very nice. My husband and I were seated in under 5 mins. The atmosphere is great, I love the high ceilings and how spacious it is! It's bigger than the other few kbbq places in Chula Vista. It's on the pricier end, but what's nice is there's a soda AND ice cream machine which is unlimited. Normally, in other kbbq restairants, drinks are ~$3 at a time even with refills so we considered this for the price. I like how there are cold items and hot items that are buffet style! It reminded me of another LA kbbq spot that did that. It's nice to just get the sides and some other meats or sauces you need on your own.The meats were good, and the sides were just okay. I wasn't really a fan of the tofu soup compared to other places, but what is so unique is that they offer pho for the premium menu! Another con was that our table near the window was surrounded by so many flies that constantly went on our food :( the owner definitely noticed that and even apologized for it, but we know that's not their fault with the doors open and with many homeowners walking their dogs. Parking could get pretty difficult in busier times but looks like they made a makeshift parking on the dirt/grass field. Also, there is street parking if those lots get busy.Overwall, I'd say this is one of the better kbbq places in Chula Vista and I would definitely come back. Worth a try for sure!

Finally another Ayce korean bbq! I love that you can join the wait list through Yelp! Meat menu had similar items to most kbbq. But what I loved the most was their hot food bar. There was both japchae and pancit. Chicken karage was a hit with the kids. And of course can't go wrong with ice cream.Staff was great despite it getting busy. The service was quick and staff came to check on us throughout our meal. They also have robots to deliver meat when needed. They also have a special where if u finish your meal in an hour you get a scratcher ticket for future discount. My only issue is the parking. As sura changes their hours and common theory and sura get busier I can imagine parking will get worse. Lot in front of the restaurant only has 15 spots. There are dirt parking lots and street parking but FYI is this a residential area. Also I would recommend they put a sign on one entrance to parking lot that says do not enter. This lot is not spacious and can cause traffic and possibly future accidents.Giving 5 stars for food and service but hopefully additional parking gets figured out

I was so excited to see this place opening up and patiently waited to get news of the soft opening. We came here during their soft opening week and there was already a line forming outside before they opened for the day, I was the third or fourth in line and ended up waiting 10-15 min before getting seated. This place is different from other kbbq spots because it has a hot and cold bar. There's hot foods that you can help yourself to. There's meat at the cold bar also although the meat at the cold bar were mostly marinated meats so I only got pork belly from the cold bar and everything else was ordered through our server. The owner and staff checked on everyone frequently since it was the soft opening. I love the the owner took the time to talk to the guests, it made our experience more personable. I would definitely go again.

First time at the spot and love how it's in the neighborhood. Love the vibe and the people. Would highly recommend coming back again

Excited to try this new KBBQ place. Sura Korean BBQ is the bomb. I love the set up: you can get some of the sides on the bar & they have a meat bar as well. You can start cooking while you wait for your other meats. Fantastic. The service is great. They always check on you if you need anything. The place nice & clean. The decor is welcoming. I highly recommend. We for sure will come back.

Delicious Korean BBQ with authentic side dishes! We love boneless prime rib and jumuluk galbi. They also have pork katsu, chicken karaage and many other side dishes available at their meat/side dish bars. Our server Mark was very attentive and nice. Overall I would come here again soon!

Awesome hospitality, friendly staff and very attentive. I loved having an exhaust fan over the grill. The selection of meats is on point. Definitely recommend