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Global Kitchens in San Diego

Dim sum carts, Korean barbecue grills, and the Middle Eastern kitchens that make San Diego's strip malls the most interesting real estate in the county.

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Marinated galbi searing on a Korean barbecue tabletop grill in San Diego

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Global Kitchens

The 10 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in San Diego, Ranked

A cauldron lid used as a grill in Kearny Mesa, self-service wagyu on Convoy, three tiers in Chula Vista, and the one room still cooking near midnight.

Updated Jul 27Read →

Shawarma carved from a vertical spit into fresh flatbread

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Global Kitchens

The 11 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in San Diego, Ranked

Eleven exact restaurants, from Lebanese oven work and Syrian family platters to Iraqi qouzi, Turkish kebabs, Israeli street food, and the county's best falafel.

Updated Jul 23Read →

Bamboo steamers of har gow and siu mai crowding a dim sum table

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The 8 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in San Diego, Ranked

San Diego's best dim sum, ranked by current cooking, consistency, true Cantonese menu depth, value, and the logistics that separate a good yum cha meal from a cold cart.

Updated Jul 18Read →