The Fire Spot

The Fire Spot in San Diego is a must-visit for anyone craving a flavorful fusion of Chinese, Korean, and barbecue cuisines. After returning from our trip to Mexico, we had dinner here with our son and were thoroughly impressed by the quality and experience this small but mighty restaurant offers.The standout feature here is the charcoal grill, which brings a smoky depth to their high-quality meats. We opted for the prime option (5 more), and it was worth every penny—especially for the tender ox tongue and juicy ribeye. The sliced brisket and marinated short ribs were also exceptional, cooked to perfection at our table. The sides were flavorful and complemented the meal beautifully, ensuring every bite was memorable.While the dining area is cozy, the attentive service ensures your time is well spent. They enforce a 90-minute dining limit, but the staff is quick and efficient, keeping the experience enjoyable without feeling rushed. A heads-up: it’s a popular spot, so you’ll need to put your name on the waiting list upon arrival, and peak times can mean longer waits. Parking is fee-based, and payment requires scanning a QR code—something to keep in mind when planning your visit.Despite the minor inconveniences, The Fire Spot delivers a savory, sizzling feast that’s well worth it. For an elevated Korean BBQ experience with top-notch meats and a cozy vibe, this place is a gem.

Wow this place is good. It's also reasonably priced! This is the first KBBQ spot I've been to that uses charcoal and I'm a big fan.The meats were all delicious. I would definitely come back.

Wait about 2 hour on a Friday night. We go for the 39.99 deluxe plan. Everything tastes good except beef tongue. Definitely worth it if it takes less wait time.

Ughhh you cannot go wrong here! My only regret was getting the original menu and not the deluxe! We ordered so much food! The service was great and our server explained whenever we had questioned about the cuts. It was pretty chilling inside when we walked in but as more people started showing up, the temperature regulated. I only wish that the inside was a bit bigger to accommodate more people because this place is so good!! The marinated hand cut beef was delicious! The Korean spicy handcuff beef wasn't too spicy but also very well seasoned! The miso pork belly was good and not cut thick (which I usually prefer) but this cut was marinated so well I didn't even mind it! The steamed egg was delicious and so was the seafood tofu stew that had a way of relaxing your shoulders after the first sip! The bonchon (sides) and dips were very impressive all well seasoned with great quality. The cucumber salad was so good I had to order more! The rice came out so so fresh still steaming and overall it was such a good meal! I want to try everything there! Next time I'll get the Deluxe!!

This is the best Korean BBQ we have ever had. Real charcoal grills! My wife and I have been to quite a few Korean BBQ places, and this is our new favorite. Amazing food and excellent service. Get here early though, and even then, expect to wait a little bit. Well worth it though. We recommend the lamb, the brisket, the tongue, the ribeye, the short rib, and the pork belly. Everything we had was out of this world.

All I can say is WOW! MUST TRY!! There’s a bunch of all you can eat Korean bbq around, but this is definitely on the top of my list. The meat was significantly better than other Korean bbq restaurants I’ve tried. They also serve the Korean cold noodle and it is delicious! I thought I wouldn’t like the cold noodle, but this was super yummy! The price is affordable and average to the competitors as well, about 38 for the starting price and 39 for the premium meats so might as well go big or go home!!! Go try it now!!!

Was skeptical at first how it taste but when the time came I am glad we ate here as it was truly delicious and amazing would and will recommend!

I’ve had Korean BBQ plenty of times, but this is my first KBBQ experience over a charcoal grill. You can tell they use all premium meats. The meats come with great marbling. The charcoal grill adds more flavor into the food and creates a better dining experience. This is now one of my top KBBQ destinations. Highly recommended! You won’t regret it!