We chose the $45 premium menu at 356 Korean BBQ and treated the night like a very delicious question: how much variety could we fit into one dinner?
We ordered plenty of meat, including bulgogi, brisket and pork. The bulgogi was amazing and easily the standout from the grill.
The bulgogi is the meat we would order first next time.
The meal is not only about what lands on the grill. Rice paper, banchan, sauces and cheese corn let us build every bite differently, which kept the unlimited format fun instead of repetitive.
Our verdict is simple. If you want lots of choices and are ready to arrive hungry, 356 makes the $45 challenge easy to recommend.
Four ways to build the table
356 Korean BBQ & Bar offers four all you can eat menu levels named 355, 356, 357 and 358. Each level adds choices, so deciding how much variety you want is part of planning the visit.
Choose your menu levelWhat we ordered
We ordered a broad mix from the premium menu, then paired the meat with the side dishes that made each round feel different.
Bulgogi
Amazing and the clear favorite from everything we tried.
Brisket
One of the meats that helped us build a wide tasting lineup.
Pork and other meats
We kept ordering different cuts to make the most of the unlimited menu.
Cheese corn
A warm, rich side that belongs in the full Korean barbecue spread.
Rice paper
Our tip is to use it with meat and side dishes instead of eating every cut on its own.
Banchan and sauces
The small dishes and sauces gave us more combinations between rounds.
Our favorite: The bulgogi was amazing. That was the easiest order to agree on and the one we would tell friends not to skip.
What made the meal work: The variety. Brisket, pork, bulgogi, rice paper, banchan, sauces and cheese corn gave us plenty to rotate through.
What we would order again: We would start with the bulgogi, add cheese corn, keep rice paper and banchan within reach, then choose a mix of meats instead of repeating one cut all night.
The details worth knowing
Arrive hungry
We chose the $45 premium menu. Prices and menu tiers can change, so check the current menu before visiting.
Join the waitlist
356 offers an online waitlist. It is worth checking before heading to Mission Valley during a busy dinner period.
Find it in the mall
356 is on the first floor of Mission Valley Mall. Current posted hours are noon to 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and noon to 11:30 PM Friday and Saturday.