Not recommended really. I love Korean food and BBQ but this place is understaffed and busy. The food is average. Not great. It needs a complete makeover. The bathrooms are gross right next to the kitchen. Makes no sense. They keep food in big bowls right next to the bathroom. Can't imagine that will last long. It's a Korean thing I guess. Don't know though. We don't have to be that authentic. More wait staff and cleaning overhaul and I'll come back eventually. read more

Soju, kalbi, bossam, oh my! I really thought my days of associating with Koreans were over since I left San Diego for the valley, and that I would have to travel back to Cali to find decent Korean food. I've already written of my struggles to find chaminsul soju in AZ, so I was glad to see Jinro on their shelf. I can't speak to service as I got an order to go, but the waiter who helped me was friendly which is more than you normally get in Ktown LA, so that's a plus. The kalbi and spicy pork belly were both as good as what I have gotten in Socal, so I was extremely pleased. Their banchan was good as well. Maybe one of these days I'll get people to join me for a soju party, but until then, the to go order I had will have to satisfy my needs till then. Kam samida yo! read more

I wish I got the name of theFull terrible server customer service was the worst I love Korean food and I don't know if their food is good because they were so incredibly rude we got up and left before the food arrived seriously nasty like you're doing them a favor eating there no thank you I was out of that read more

I love Korean food so I can't really say anything bad. This place was busy when we got there, so it was lucky for us we made reservations. Didn't wait long initially for our server to come by and take our drink orders but it did take a while to come back with it. We decided the normal stuff, seafood pancake, kalbi, bulgogi, chap chae, and chicken katsu for the kids. They have the normal side dishes like other places so that is cool. Nothing really stands out but like I said, I love Korean food. I really judge Korean restaurants by its chap chae, and this place had pretty good chap chae. Large servings didn't hurt either. Prices are normal when it comes to Korean food. I feel that it is pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for. I will probably be back when I have that craving. read more

I have been here twice within a short period of tome. The food is delicious. I have tried the galbi, hot stone chicken and hot stone bulgogi. The meat is seasoned very well and tender. I am usually not a stickler for service but the service I received was not that attentive. I didn't get my drink refilled once. When I asked what the specials were my waitress told me they were on the board in front of the restaurant and walked away. Additionally for some reason the last time I ate at Gogi, it was very hot inside. read more

(Lyrics - Bell Biv Devoe - Poison) Hey I must tell you......! I sense something tasty in my mouth Situation is serious......! Let's try it cause we're running out of time It's oh so delicious.....! Bo Bites reviews they seem from the start It's all so lyrical......! When food is ready from the start It's driving me out of my mind! That's why it's not hard for me to try Can't get it out of my mouth Miss it, taste it, love it That place is GOGI......! Solid! Solid as a rock! GOGI delivers to me in my book...and palate! Located in the heart of what I call the Phoenix Asian mecca, GOGI's location is perfect to showcase to the Asian community. GOGI's is modern and subtle like a model home display. Not my cup of tea I guess. Service was spot on though and very attentive and helpful when my buddy and I needed some suggestions. We started with the Seafood Pancakes, which came with a ponzu-like sauce in a bowl full of jalapeno peppers. Overall a nice start, the pancakes were nice and soft in the middle and crunchy at the edges with small cuts of calamari giving it some extra texture. For our entree with shot for the Spicy Pork Belly and the Bulgogi Beef Hot Stone Bowl. Boy did we hit the jackpot! The Spicy Pork Belly was somewhat fatty, but overall the taste was music to my palates. Tender with a hint of chewiness, the flavors was sweet and spicy; I could eat this all day with some rice! Our Bulgogi beef hot bowl came with of course Bulgogi beef, bean sprouts, slivered carrots, spinach, cucumbers, and crusty rice....yeahhhh! I love it when the rice at the bottom of the bowl hardens giving this entree a crunchy punch. They give you a sweet red sauce to liven up the dish since you can definitely smell and taste the strong sesame sauce oil they use to cook it. Overall my kind of place to come to! Seems like a family owned spot with some care and love to the craft. In the end, it's an A in my books! - Enjoy! read more

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I'm always excited try new Korean restaurants because Korean food is my absolute favorite!! I stumbled into Gogi because I was on my way to Lee Lee Market to pick up some ingredients for a meal I was going to cook this weekend and had to give it a try. I usually always order Galbi as the first meal at any Korean restaurant so I can have a baseline to compare. It was good, the quality of the short ribs were decent, not too fatty and not much gristle. The portion for $21 was average to other Korean restaurants. I thought it was going to be huge because my wife's Bibimbap bowl, which came out first, was enormous. The banchan was good, nothing special. I was happy when I asked if they had Kkakdugi and they were able to bring some out of the back!! All in all it was a solid Korean restaurant and I would gladly come back. read more

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COCKROACH IN MY FRIED CHICKEN. Never coming back here ever again! Took home leftovers and saw the bug in the chicken. AVOID Coming yo this place. There are plenty of delicious Korean restaurants that won't be dirty like this one. read more

We are still sitting in the restaurant but I felt the need the go ahead and post. I brought the hubby here for his birthday because we like to try new places and were craving Korean food. SO GLAD I FOUND THIS PLACE! The reviews had people complaining about the service or the time it takes for the food to come out. Service was actually pretty decent for a Korean place. They were friendly and always working and kept busy. When I really needed something I was able to stop someone and they brought it right away. The food did take a bit, but it wasn't even as long as most other Korean places I have been to. Everything is always made when it is ordered and quality food takes a while. I make this type of food at home and it is an all day event. Everything we ordered was really good and reminded me of my father's cooking when he was alive. Our table was visited by an awesome sweet lady and we thought she was the owner, turns out she is his sister and was just helping out for the night. We will definitely be making this place our go to for Korean food! And it saves me from having to spend all day in the kitchen. Don't be discouraged by timing, just make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy. read more

Went here with my gf one night. The food was okay but nothing to share my friends with. The food lacks flavor and a wow factor...

I was craving something different the other night and thought back to eating a hot stone bowl at a small place in London. I thought that there wasn't a place in the valley like it, and I was so wrong! We walked in later in the evening on a Friday, and were immediately seated. Our server was so warm and attentive (actually everyone in this restaurant is amazingly sweet). This is a cute and affordable date place. Literally, we ordered two meals and an appetizer and had leftovers for two days. I really think you could get away with one entree and be fine. I had a chicken hot stone bowl and it was so good! I love the crispy rice underneath and how colorful it all was. We also got a seafood pancake and I've been day dreaming about it. It comes with this sweet jalapeño soy dipping sauce, and you see huge chunks of octopus and lots of scallions. I did not order any sushi or dessert, but I will be back in the near future. read more

This was an outstanding experience. The wait staff, from hostess to Jacob, were terrific. The food extraordinary. The place is filled to the brim with Korean patrons which of course speaks volumes as to the authenticity of the food. We tried tempura as an appetizer and ordered four different entrees. Every dish was exceptional. We LOVE Gogi's! In the Top 5 of my favorite ethnic restaurants. read more

This is a great Korean and sushi joint. My wife liked their sushi the most here out of all the places in az we have been. The service was great and the prices were reasonable. The portions are large. We got the army stew and it was enough to feed 4 hungry adults. Great flavor and came in a hot pot. It was great. They were playing k dramas on the tvs. Located on the side of the building marked on yelp. read more

GOGI - Army stew hot pot - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

This place is great! The menu is extensive - also great for vegetarians - and the food is delicious! My husband loves the sushi and I love the vegetable bibimbop! My only wish is they had a better wine selection other than single serving Sutter homes. read more

Very very authentic Korean food here. Good prices and good service. A must try. We ordered the cold noodles and hot stone bulgogi.

Awesome authentic Korean food. We came today and had the stone pot bulgogi rice, the tofu soup, galbi, another order of Bulgogi, and fried dumplings. Everything was done to perfection. Banchan was also decent. They kimchee had great flavor. I will definitely be back! read more

GOGI - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Just went to Korea in April. Despite being in the middle of the desert, the food was very similar to what I had in Korea! Took my family out for a flavor tour of Korea. Friendly service and fresh, delicious food. I could probably eat here every day. read more

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I've been here numerous times since they've been open and each time their food never fails me, but customer service does! I haven't been here in about 6 months now and decided to come in for lunch with my aunt. While pulling up they had a "Now Open" sign.. haven't they been open for almost 2 years now? Am I miss something? As I walk up to the door they have a pretty tacky poster board that says "We're open everyday" that's awesome, when did they change that because I remember coming here several times and they were closed. I finally walk in and there's a sign that says please wait to be seated, so I'm standing there patiently waiting with my infant, staring at the server who's in the back who doesn't even notice me til I literally walk towards the back of their restaurant to go to their bathroom, which was weird and filthy, there's a random table and like some lawn mower looking thing under the table, I think that might be a hazard.. So while talking to our server, I guess they changed owners a few months ago, hopefully their customer service is better than the last and the food stays the same. Our food comes out, everything is pretty delicious, then they began to get incredibly busy, we needed our check and a few boxes, we literally sat there while watching our server, the only server there handle 14 tables by himself, I felt bad for the kid.. But at the same time we needed our check and some boxes.. it literally took us 20 minutes to even get acknowledged, and we gave him the bill and he sat it down with some lady, randomly at the counter top, where it sat for another 15 minutes until my aunt went up there and asked the lady to run her card. The lady ran the card but charged us too much, we brought it to her attention, she didn't do anything about it and it took forever, so we didn't want to wait again, so we just told her the tip is what she over charged us with and threw in an extra 2 dollars on top of it.. Not sure if our server got the tip out of it, but I have a feeling he'd have a pretty crappy tip day anyways, all of the surrounding tables were complaining and wanting to leave too. I felt bad for him, but they need to manage their restaurant better and give this poor kid a helping hand.. hire some more help and get more organized, or you guys will lose alot of business! P.s. Food was still great though! read more

Service A+, decor very nice, Bul Gogi and side dishes = Phenomenal. Can't wait to go back. These guys know how to put out top quality Bul-Gogi! Super fresh rib-eye beef. What a treat to have them open up a few months ago, truthfully the best Korean Food in Arizona, look no further, you will not be disappointed! read more

Worst place for korean food. I've tired many restaurants and some may not be that good but at least they are not bad. But this is seriously the worse i've had. The spicy soup I ordered had no taste and barely any soup on there. And the whole bottom of the soup are all burnt. So I was eating burnt tofu and fish roe and the whole soup smelled burnt and tasted burnt. The raw spicy crab was okay i guess since idk how its suppose to taste like, but my boyfriend (a korean) said its rlly rlly plain except for being spicy). He ordered a cold noodle and it wasn't okay either. He also ordered surf clam sushi but the clam was not cleaned well, there's black stuff on top of it (it's part of the clam's stomach, but it should be clean for sushi). read more

GOGI - Burnt bottom for my soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE??! Soo good. Fresh, flavorful, cooked to perfection. Friendly staff. Loved it all and can't wait to go back. read more

GOGI - Hot stone bibimbap - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

This place was delicious on their lunch bulgogi. It was a big size for lunch. I couldn't finish it. I took home left over for my fiancé and he wanted more. Tip: don't come during lunch time on your lunch hour. We had to rush our lunch because it took forever. read more

I went few days ago. The services still awesome! They always checked on us and asked how was the food! OMG, the banchan was bomb! We end up asked like 2 times..lol...Definitely will go back! We ordered galbi and ugh i forgot but overall awesome! Definitely will go back to try pork belly! read more

GOGI - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I have been wanting to try this place for a really long time and I can say its Meh. I was so excited but sadly disappointed. First of all they don't have fountain drinks so our drinks were from a can or plastic bottle. We got the spicy pork (lunch) for $9.99, it was bland, lettuce wrap $5.99 but didn't get the chilli peppers, and 2 spicy tuna rolls. At first our waitress only put in for 1 order so we had to wait. The rolls were big and fat for $4.50 and worth the price. I love it when the tuna is still cold and the rice is slightly warm. That's the only thing that save Gogi from 1 star. The spicy tuna was the BEST thing here. I would ONLY come back for that. read more

GOGI - Lettuce wrap. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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GOGI is a welcome addition to the (few) Korean food options in the Phoenix area. The soon tofu soup is pretty good. Would be nice if you were able to increase or decrease the spice level for varying tastes. I felt like something small was missing, though I can't quite put my finger on it (maybe more anchovy)? Still tasty, however. We also had the bulgogi and pork bulgogi, both of which were excellent. Like other Yelpers have mentioned, the banchan (sides) were also great! The service here is wonderful. Very attentive and quick to refill your drinks and side dishes. Price is reasonable. As expected, the lunch prices are slightly lower than dinner. Would go back! read more

I live just across the street and have been coming in more often since I moved to Chandler a few months ago. This place is amazing! The food is amazing and the service is super quick! They're on top of their game! read more

First stop in here and had no idea its been tucked in the corner of the Lee Lee shopping complex for over 5 years. I don't know a lot about Korean food but wanted to try a little bit of everything. I've had beef bulgogi before but I noticed they had a spicy pork option as well. It is served with the small plates of pickled vegetables and rice. We also ordered the garlic fried chicken and the spicy fried chicken. Don't mix it up with KFC or Popeyes. The batter is still crunchy but much dinner. It seems like they both use a similar sweet glaze. I was hoping to taste more garlic but all three of us ended up dipping those pieces in the hot sauce. Your hands will be sticky when done. We started off with potstickers. These tasted like what I get out of the freezer section at Trader Joes but it was an easy munchy to share. Tried the beef and vegetable stew but that sat at the table and ended up taking it home. The broth has a very unique flavor but not enough spices for me to enjoy. It tasted more like hot water with tender meat. I think I went in expecting more of a pho type taste but liquid was just in the bowl not something that I would be excited to finish up. It looks like they get a decent dinner crowd and people even order sushi to go. The menu has a good mix of asian dishes in general so I'm sure everybody could find something. If I go back I would get the chicken again and maybe find a new entree to try. read more

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Since finding this place I have been there 3 times in two weeks. Very tasty. Lunch portions are very good. They set out about 6 different sides and steamed white rice. The bbq short ribs are so good. Service was fine. Prices OK... read more

Huge portions, great food. I love their special of a medley of seafood on a hot stone. It is a little more on the pricey side but what korean restaurant isn't unless you go to LA Koreatown. Probably one of the best Korean places in the Valley. I actually like these guys better than Hoodori and I lived 5 minutes from Mesa. Anywho, great place to take people to dinner. read more

I thought all was lost when I moved out of ktown in LA to the little hot desert of Phoenix. Where was I going to get my Korean friend chicken? Korean pizza? The cheesy corn??? Well you might not be able to get all those here, but all is not lost. I had a lot of reservations coming here, but it was a birthday dinner and I hadn't had Korean food in a while and was having major cravings. At first, I was a bit miffed by the prices, but all that soon melted away. We ordered family style with the pork belly, hot stone bulgogi bibimbap and budae jjigae (army style hot pot). The portions here are gigantic! The bibimbap is definitely made for at least 2 maybe 3 people, and the soup is made for more like 4-6. The food was also very good. Good level of spicy and weren't stingy on the sauces. Ban chan was also decent, although I thought the Kim chi was ok. Food got an A for tasty, and very reasonable prices...plus complimentary fresh fruit dessert! I also enjoyed some drinks like makgeolli (banana is surprisingly a very delicious flavor recommended by our server) and hite. I was hoping for baekseju but alas, there was none. Service was excellent - very thorough, attentive and friendly. Overall, a pretty solid place for Korean food and drinks in the Phoenix area with very reasonable prices. Menu isn't as expansive as I'd like but I'll definitely be returning and exploring more of the menu. And I'm glad I've found an excellent place to satisfy my Korean food cravings. Oh and did I mention they play kpop too?? read more

One of my favorite Korean places in town. The staples are bulgogi, soon tofu and bibimbap. They have a good soon tofu combo which is a very good deal considering the portions you get. The combo easily feeds 2-3 people. read more

My favorite Korean restaurant in Arizona hands down. Service is excellent and food quality is great. My favorite thing to order here is the bulgogi and the bulgogi hot pot they're so tender and flavorful. FYI the soup pots look to have about 4-5 servings in them. But its always nice having leftovers to take home. read more

GOGI - Bulgogi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Finally a great Korean fix! Spicy kimchi always hits the spot :) I ordered the chicken bulgogi and it was accompanied by small veggie side dishes. The portions are good sized, the food is very flavorful and the service was welcoming and very nice. I am sure to be a regular here. :) read more

Food was good, service was prompt and friendly. Could use a renovation and lower the AC. Maybe it was due to the hotpot I ate. I would return and recommend. read more

Outstanding service and food! Go for the hot stone pots. Be careful not to get distracted and burn yourself - pots are scorching hot if you're not paying attention while basking in the glory and excitement of your yummy dish. Waiters are beyond friendly, making it an overall extraordinary experience. Can't wait to go back again!! read more

GOGI - Hot pot beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

*Edited 12/15/2014* -New review- Went back for some gogi, yup. +1 star. :D -Old review- Any new Korean restaurant in the valley is welcome and always a good sign of the growing community! My g/f and I got there a little later than our usual dinner time, but was glad that they were open until 10pm (which is always good). I've noticed a trend that the Korean restaurants in the west valley are generally open until 11pm or even later, while the east valley restaurants close no later than 10pm. The first thing I noticed was the classy decor of the restaurant, but was a little perplexed of the "no-grill in the table". Perhaps they bring out a mini-burner like Hodori? With the restaurant named "meat" I would assume that is their specialty, but I will save that for another visit as I did not see any people with the burner - please keep in mind it was 9pm so I wasn't expecting the restaurant to be packed. Anyways, I ordered the mae-un-tang (spicy fish stew) and my g/f ordered the kimchi tofu soup. The side dishes came out very quickly and we were served kimchi, radish kimchi, pickled radish slices, bean sprouts, spinach, and fish cake stir fry. The radish kimchi was a little bland for my liking but the rest were pretty good. The tofu soup was the first dish to make it out - while it had decent flavor, it didn't really compare to some of the tofu-specialty restaurants in the valley - but that's okay, we really didn't expect "blow my mind" tofu soup since the restaurant's name was Gogi (meat). My spicy fish stew came out not long afterwards and was served in a traditional shallow and wide pot. Glad I ordered that - it was pretty delicious. The whitefish was nice and soft and had all of the fixings that it should have had. Service was pretty good overall~ I'd definitely like to come back and try the meat dishes! read more

I didn't read the reviews beforehand - just from the pics alone I knew I had to try this place! I hadn't had much Korean beyond some bulgogi and the typical ban chan, so I was excited to try something new! My group of four went on a Thursday evening, 7pm. It was rather quiet, only two or three small parties. The service was great! The waitresses were attentive and sweet, without hovering, and the food came quickly. The food was DELICIOUS! I appreciated the pictures from Yelp, as the menu didn't have any. That'd be my only suggestion for GOGI, to design a new menu with pics for the inexperienced or those who pick by what visually speaks to them in the moment. My man and I shared the hot stone bibimbap and seafood soon tofu. Loved the mix between the crispy rice at the bottom and the runny, savory yolk of the fried egg. The flavor of the soon tofu was rich and spicy without too much heat, and was balanced wonderfully by the soft tofu that gave it a velvety texture. $16, and there was plenty of food for two! By the time we left, around 9, the place was getting busy! We're already planning the next visit! read more

I'm not sure about the good reviews here because my friend and I had very bad experience at GOGI. The food was okay but the service was totally terrible. It was on Thursday night and they weren't that busy. This was our first time here, and I will surely never come back! read more

Updated review: 3 stars What a disappointing downfall... what used to be one of my favorite Korean restaurant is less and less enjoyable. A couple new servers have been hired and I truly dislike an arrogant service. There especially one Asian lady who is just terrible... she is killing this business. The food has not changed and is still excellent. When I come to a restaurant, I like to choose my seat and I am shocked this has became "  sit here or go away... " Initial review: 5 stars After going a few times to Korea, let me put it this way: The food served in Gogi is as good, even better than family owned restaurants in Korea. This is an authentic Korean culinary experience! If people expect fast food service, forget it: This is not Panda Express Korean Version! I will be back and the waiting time is worth it. The service was busy, but nice and friendly. read more

Let's start by saying the food was delicious. I decided to order take out and looked at the Yelp pictures and saw the menu. Ordered Kalbi and bulgogi thinking it was the $9.99 price like it shows on the menu... It's not. The guy on the phone didn't tell me the price before I hung up so I went to pick up my order and paid $47!!!! Lol honestly it's my fault for not confirming the price. The only reason for the 3 stars is based on how much I paid for only two things, the portion for to-go wasn't that big and the amount of rice they gave was sad :( I went home and made more rice in my rice cooker. but hey, the food was good! Anddd the guy who help me was really nice. *** I see the reviews are saying the portions they got were huge but idk mine just wasn't? Maybe because I ordered Togo? read more