Choi's San Diego

4.8

28 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Asian

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Innovative

A Story of bringing the East to the West, written by Chef Jiwoo Choi.
Choi's is a Contemporary Asian restaurant founded by Choi, who was at the time, 23 years old. Voted as the best Korean restaurant by San Diego Magazine, Choi's brings creativity and intensity by carrying their classic menu as well as a rotating Weekly Menu. Choi's Happy Hour highlights $1.50 Fresh Oysters, $5 Bao Tacos, $7 Specialty Cocktails, $5 Beers, to name a few. With their two hour complimentary parking garage validation in the heart of Downtown, even during Padres Game Days, it is the perfect place for your comforting yet exciting evenings. Please refer our website for our parking validation information.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Contemporary Korean, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(619) 228-9185
Website
https://www.choiskorean.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jiwoo Choi

Location
100 Park Plz, San Diego, CA 92101-6695
Area
Downtown
Parking details
We provide a 2 hour complimentary parking for our guests. Please look for retail parking garage, in the park 12 premise, on 12th Avenue. The gate will be activated when your vehicle pulls towards the gate. Please ask your server for validation after your Choi's experience. Charge is $2 for every 20 minutes after the complimentary 2 hours. Looking forward to having you at Choi's!
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

A Dinner Written by You & Chef Choi
US$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
This 7 course is written by you and developed by Chef Choi. Answer these personal questions and have a unique dinner come to life in front of you and up to three additional guests at the iconic "Oval." What was your favorite childhood meal? When was the happiest moment of your life? What is your occupation, and what do you love and hate about it? What does your ideal vacation look like? How would you describe your clothing style? What is a life goal you have? Choi's promises a full secrecy on the answers given for the questions. We are excited to be creative within your life story. We are excited to write this story with you. *The story/dinner will be based on the "head," "host," or the "main guest" of the table.
02.14 Romantic Prix Fixe Dinner
US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a 5 course tasting menu, limited to 02.14. Experience includes a complimentary, welcome well-being shot and a handwritten greeting card for you and your date. Vegan and Gluten Free options are available. Further allergy options are available upon request.

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Choi's San Diego offers a "gem" of an experience with modern Korean cuisine that's "authentic but inventive." Guests rave about "great service" and a menu that includes standout dishes like the "Korean crispy chicken" and "Bao tacos." The ambiance and personal touches by Chef Choi ensure a memorable dining experience.

28 Reviews

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Allyson
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Choi’s offered an incredible dining experience with a variety of Korean dishes. The family-style servings make it perfect for sharing with friends. Every dish was delicious, and some were even personally served by Chef Choi. Can’t wait to return!
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Crystal
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem! Dylan, was absolutely amazing and so hands on with the service we received. He was attentive to our table and honestly the highlight of our night. Food was incredible as well as the drinks. What a cool spot! I’ll definitely be coming back here soon.
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Hanna
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in with a party of 8 and Dylan took care of us but all the staff was amazing! The food was delicious and all of us shared. Drinks were also delicious. Dylan never missed with his recommendations.
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Jannette
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went here for dinner on a Friday night. The food and drinks were great! The reviews gave high praise to the chicken, but we thought it was just ok. We really enjoyed the Galbi bowl, the gnocchi tekbokki (night’s special) and the charred octopus. Do not sleep on the mokpo skies cocktail. It was delicious!!
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Alexander
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Josiah gave the best service and the whole experience was just amazing
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erika
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a memorable experience mom and I had at Choi’s tonight!! The Korean Crispy chicken was exquisite and so beautifully presented. I very much appreciated the card with quote and my name on the reserved table; wow, what a special touch!! Thank you so much to the amazing Chef, GM and our awesome server for a wonderful night. 100/10.
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Shane
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top Korean food in San Diego. Upscale with a subtle twist. Everyone needs to know about this place! You’re not here for a California roll or happy hour gimmick . You come here knowing it’s going to be good and every bite tastes the same, superb.
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John
VIP
San Diego
110 reviews
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit and we had a great date night. We had the cucumber kimchi, the shrimp special, and the shortrib. All of the dishes were delicious. The ingredients were very fresh and interesting. The service was excellent. All of the staff was attentive and friendly. The chef stopped by several times making sure that all was great with our meal. We will definitely return soon. We highly recommend Choi's.
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Karla
VIP
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Title: A Perfect Birthday Celebration at Choi’s Korean! I recently celebrated my daughter's birthday at Choi’s Korean in San Diego, and I can't express how wonderful the experience was! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service. The chef even called to confirm our reservation, which was a delightful personal touch that made us feel truly valued. The food was nothing short of amazing! Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. We tried a variety of items, and every single one exceeded our expectations. The highlight of the evening was when the chef surprised my daughter with a special treat for her birthday, making her feel extra special on her big day. The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting and beautiful, perfect for a family celebration. We left Choice Korean with full bellies and happy hearts, and we can’t wait to return for another amazing meal. If you’re looking for delicious Korean cuisine and top-notch service, I highly recommend Choice Korean! Thank you for making my daughter's birthday so memorable!
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Leo
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef was 5/5 star, Food was great, service was top notch!
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Choi's San Diego is rated 4.8 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

100 Park Plz, San Diego, CA 92101-6695

Additional information

Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Contemporary Korean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We provide a 2 hour complimentary parking for our guests. Please look for retail parking garage, in the park 12 premise, on 12th Avenue. The gate will be activated when your vehicle pulls towards the gate. Please ask your server for validation after your Choi's experience. Charge is $2 for every 20 minutes after the complimentary 2 hours. Looking forward to having you at Choi's!
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jiwoo Choi
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.choiskorean.com/
Phone number
(619) 228-9185

Choi's San Diego

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

A Dinner Written by You & Chef Choi

02.14 Romantic Prix Fixe Dinner

Menu

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Choi's San Diego restaurant rated?

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