Self-serve cooking restaurant should be a familiar term that you heard of in Columbus. From Mr Pot [Hot pot restaurant] to GOGI [Korean bbq restaurant], restaurants that provide the self-serve cooking experience is popping here and there in Columbus. The menu that GOGI offer provides a variety of meat and veggies option if you opt in for the ultimate Korean bbq experience. Furthermore, they do have the full menu option if you just want to try some regular Korean appetizers and dishes. The bbq combo is a good option to go, where you can try a few different types of meat at once. Prior to your food arrival, your server will turn on the heat for the gas grill, serving variety of banchan [side dish], condiments [lettuce, garlic, sesame oil...] and most importantly, tongs and scissor as utensils for grilling. As your food arrive, just "grill on". One friendly reminder: Anytime when the grill plate is burn, you can feel free to request your server to change a new plate. From both the service and the environment, the restaurant presents a very nice and chill space for you to come and enjoy the food and experience. If you would like to have a unique self-serve cooking experience, definitely check this place out. read more

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Boyfriend brought me here for the first time on a Friday evening. It was pretty busy but we were able to get a table within five minutes. We advised the waitress it was my first time and had been several years since my BF had been to one so she explained the process and everything we would receive. I cannot remember the names of all the little side dishes however the steamed egg was good along with the stew. It was fun grilling my own meat and veggies. It was a little overwhelming with all the food that was brought out for us to share but was a great time I would do again. Our waitress was very attentive to our table since we were newbies and made sure we had a great experience. Leftovers were a great meal the next day. I would absolutely go again and again! read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Getting ready to grill - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Another great #stayhome take out experience! GOGI is cooking up some of your favorite Korean dishes and adding in 10% off for take out or curbside pickup. The dine in experience is definitely my favorite, since you get to do some of the cooking yourself. However, we had a great meal (well, meals... we ordered everything!) that was ready fast and reasonably priced. Definitely call in some take out until things open open back up, then go in for the full experience later. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Just had dinner there tonight! A reunion of friends!!! We grilled beef & chicken! We drank Soju like water!!! Our server was on top of things!!! We had such a nice dinner! Great service! Great food! Great atmosphere! Highly recommended!!! read more

This is my third time at GOGI, and I can say that it is the go to when you're in Columbus. The meats are fresh and flavorful, and the side dishes are always a delight. I will caution, a Combo size will feed 2-3. We typically have always over ordered on quantity because it is had to judge. The servings come out quickly and the servers are always around to refill waters or change the grill plate. I will definitely be back next time I am in Columbus. read more

I go here whenever I want to meet up with friends for a light drinking and vent sesh to just catch up. They have mvs playing and its great to talk without worrying about other people overhearing your conversations! The server was extremely fast at meeting our needs and i like that they have grilling meat, jjigaes (stews/soups), but also ahn ju menu items (appetizers that goes great with alcohol) Met up with friends and ordered makgulli (rice alcohol) to pair up with the haemul pa jeon (seafood pancake). The seafood pancake is thick and has a lot of the seafood in it! It comes out hot and oh so wonderful! their ddukbokki (spicy rice cakes) with the cheese is what we alwayyysss get!!That goes great with the gae rhan jjim (steamed egg) if the ricecakes get too spicy. I saw that the yukhae (raw beef...tartare but korean style) was available and i just had to try it out. I love it if its done right. The one here was definitely frozen and it tastes good at first but once it started thawing the meat got too chewy and it just wasnt as good as ive had at other places. I suggest keeping it to the first four and not the yuk hae. I also come here whenever its cold outside or rainy and i want some soup. I always order their galbi tang original! It comes out Hot! And has great amounts of meat! I always try to eat the noodles first before it gets all expanded and soaks up the soup dry. and then cut the meat up add the rice into the soup and voila a masterpiece has been created!! I dont have a picture if it cuz i always just dig into my food right away!! read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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GOGI. GOGIIIIII. It has been a long time since I've eaten at a place that shot so quickly to "some of the best in the city." (Cue mention of how spoiled we are in Cbus, a wealth of amazing ethnic eateries at our fingertips.) ANYWAY. Gogi is a Korean BBQ along the Bethel Road corridor. The space has been renovated, opened up, and it is FAB. There is a parking lot, but you may need to wait for a space to open up - it's a popular place. Full house inside at 6:30 on a Wednesday night in December. Our group was greeted right away and waited only a couple minutes for a table, though, and our server was super-nice and super-busy. OKAY. First, K-pop. K-pooooooop! On the big screens, all the time, and at a good volume. Music videos interspersed with slides of their various offerings (including steamed pigs' feet, the chef's special, and I am ordering those next time we're in). It's a trendy feel. [I might have low-key danced in the booth the entire time. Sorrynotsorry] There were plenty of what looked like date-night and friends-night gatherings going on. Giant plates of gogi and veggies, bowls of soups (including Korean egg) and little dabs of ban chan - everyone chowing down. It's not JUST K-BBQ, of course. There is a huge selection of soups, stews, cold and hot noodles, rice dishes, and some pan-Asian offerings. [I am not a big fan of K-BBQ on its own, but I'll eat some of yours.] We ordered the kimchi pancake as an appetizer - one of the best I've had, on the smaller size but chock-full of kimchi and green onions. There is less ban chan than at most Korean restaurants, but enough of an appetizer to satisfy. [Their pickled jalapenos, though? GIMME.] You're really here for the K-BBQ, right? If you call yourself "MEAT," you set a high bar. GOGI did that. One of our group ordered the short rib special, and the meat was marinated perfectly. The little bite I had was so good. The spouse and I got a large stew-for-two with goat. [Definitely more than a two-person dish. The spouse can put away a Thurman burger, fries, and a beer no problem - but we took stew leftovers home.] This was the first time I'd seen goat on a Korean menu, and DAMN. It was AWESOME. First time I've had boneless goat in a dish, too. A+ butchering and preparation. Chock full of veggies, mushrooms and not skimping on the goat, either. We added some of the egg soup from the BBQ to the stew and it was even better. Protein for the win. Service was great, given how busy they were. Our server was very nice, did a great job of reading how much instruction we might want/need - not much - and asked about our food/experience at the right times. Price is reasonable given the amount of food you get, the atmosphere and service. We were thanked on our way out, too. GOGI is a must-try. read more

Everything was delicious. We ordered three different entrees because they didn't offer a chicken/beef/pork bulgolgi combo. They offer more sides than other Korean BBQ that we've been to. The steamed egg was delicious. We were passing through town and glad we found it. The service was exemplary.. read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - marinated chicken/beef - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Seriously the best Korean in Columbus. It's a festive place to go with friends or a for a meal with family. Friendly staff gives tips on how to cook if you haven't done it before. We LOVE the spare ribs and bulgogi. The stone pit bi Bim Bap is superb-- let the rice get good and crispy. Great side dishes and for appetizers get the duckbokee. Add some Asian brews to the mix and it's the perfect meal. Already craving it again just thinking about it. read more

Great place. Even better for large groups. Staff will instruct you what to try if you don't know. Food will be grilled at you table. Plenty of veggies with bold seasoning. really enjoyed the food and my time there. The lettuce wraps are perfect. And just keep asking they will bring you all you want. Yes I would take a friend from out of town . You can't go wrong. read more

Very good Korean BBQ in a cool funky environment! Ambiance Cool funky interior that could be in LA or Vegas. Tables have the BBQ built right in to cook at your table. It seemed well ventilated though there weren't exhaust fans right above each table as in other Korean BBQ places. Service Our server was a bit confused about the BBQ packages at first but got some help from a co-worker and was good from there on. She was otherwise knowledgeable about most things like all the sides included and how long to cook the meat. You cook the meat yourself here; some places have the staff cook it for you at the table, but here you're in total control. Our server was attentive and checked up on us often. Food Here's where the place really shines! We had friend dumplings to start which were crispy, maybe a bit oily, but very tasty. Then we opted for the spicy pork (bulgogi) and the LA style short ribs (Kalbi). Both were very good, but the ribs really stole the show. Very high quality meat, tender, juicy, and so flavorful. You don't get a lot of meat on ribs, but man was it good. The bulgogi was no slouch but just didn't shine as the Kalbi did. The meal comes with steamed egg, rice, a small beef soup/stew (bland), and assorted side dishes like kimchi and fish cake. These were very impressive as well (except maybe the beef soup/stew), and you can get refills of the smaller sides if you want them. We didn't realize until too late they have dessert - fried ice cream! Next time... Mojo This is a gem in Columbus. An authentic Korean BBQ place with a cool atmosphere in Ohio! The meats were high quality and delicious - try it!! read more

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My boyfriend and I were craving kbbq so we decided to give this place a try. Keep in mind, I'm from LA so my standards are pretty high. The meat quality in my opinion is not the best. We got combo A and beef tongue. Beef tongue were extremely chewy...it hurted my teeth after eating. The sides....did not look fresh. Again....my review and rating is based on my experience. I think I'm going to save my money for better quality kbbq in LA....not to also mention it's really expensive eating here! read more

This place is great! Been twice now & love the grill your own BBQ. The combos are a great option if you want multiple meats for a little less money, but they don't allow substitutions so make sure you want everything that's included. Dipping your meats in the fermented soybean paste & mixing the sesame oil with salt makes it out of this world! Also, have ordered the Soon Tofu Stew with Seafood & their Seafood Pancake which where both fantastic! read more

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This review is based on the flavor of the food. Considering I am Korean, I know Korean food and although I enjoyed my meal, the quality of the food was not on par with what I expected from a Korean BBQ. The side dishes were decent, but the staple dish, the kimchee was seriously lacking. No flavor what so ever. The meats were tasty but the Sam Gyup Sal (pork belly) which is my favorite dish, was not the best. Customer service was good. No complaints. This restaurant will quell your desire for Korean food, but for the average foodie, it does not meet expectations. If you want an over all decent meal, this will fit the bill. But if you want authentic Korean ....look elsewhere. Worth a try. read more

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The meat is so fresh and the portion is huge!!! Went with a friend, and we shared one combo A! We were so full and almost couldn't finish it all! Substituted rice with extra lettuce ! Combo A also comes with tofu soup and steamed egg! Can't wait to come back again for bibimbap, korean pancake, and some more kbbq! read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - COMBO A - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Authentic, fresh, and unabashedly delicious as Korean BBQ is meant to be: it's like having a little piece of Seoul right here in Columbus. If you've never tried it before, try it. They will help you cook the meat and teach you how to eat it. If you see a long line, join it. It's worth the wait. Go beyond the meat and try some side dishes, like the spicy rice cake, the tofu soup, or even a kimchi pancake. You can't go wrong. Order a bottle of soju to drink it down. It complements the burst of flavors. read more

Great little place if Korean BBQ is your thing only have ordered the bbq but they have a full menu if cooking yourself is not your thing all of the sides with the bbq were very good, if you never tried Korean bbq try it very enjoyable the servers are very helpful if your newbie read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Very awesome! Best Korean bbq around! The side dishes were in point and I loved the k-pop on the tvs! Huge selection of soju and beer! So delicious! read more

I've come here during he pandemic and then late June 2021 after mask mandate was lifted. They still serve the banchan in small little plastic To Go containers. Like the ones where you have sauces put in them. Seriously. You cannot pay this bbq price for that kind of ambiance. Won't go back. Food was fine but for 80+ dollars, come on. read more

By fat the best KBBQ in town love the atmosphere and food, first timers get the beef brisket it's so good and quick to cool!!!

Rice was really mushy and unappetizing. The price was expensive for the quality of the meat. But good amount of meat per serving. They also didn't have sweet soy sauce for dipping. read more

This used to be San-Su Korean BBQ, but must have been bought out by someone else because there was a complete remake done to this restaurant. The decor is much nicer (a little more hip and edgy), Korean Pop music/videos play on TV's throughout the restaurant, and the servers are much better at checking in on you! I visit the restaurant probably once a month and always enjoy my food and the service. I typically order the kimchi stew, soon-tofu stew, or bean paste stew (no mushrooms). They hit the spot for me! All meals are served with your typical Korean side dishes. I wasn't a fan of the kkakdugi (radish kimchi) or the regular kimchi during my last visit with my friends (last night). They weren't fans either. They were both extremely sour meaning they were fermented for too long. If my friends and I are feeling really hungry, we'll order the kimchi pancakes or the stir-fried rice cakes (duk boki) as an appetizer! Both are so good! The only other reason why I gave them a four star versus a five star is because they don't have the most common traditional dish on the menu as a ready to eat meal - bulgogi. My friends typically order bulgogi whenever we go out for Korean; however, at this restaurant you have to either cook it yourself (my friends are too tired for that - we're all working mamas) or you can order it in a hot stone pot (which can be too hot - temperature wise - for some). You literally have to wait a good 15-20 minutes before you can eat it since it's so hot and I know that's not convenient for everyone. I'm not a big fan of hot stone pots either as you have to constantly stir the pot so that the rice doesn't get stuck to the bottom...the rice gets too crispy in the hot stone pots (for me). It'd be nice to just have a regular bulgogi dish available for those that typically crave Korean food as I know it is the most popular dish amongst my family and friends. Overall, great food and great service! I'll continue to show up for all of my favorite dishes! read more

Noodles were all sticking to each other. I ordered a pick up but they did not get the order ready in time. read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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My friends and I went here for the Korean BBQ. We had good experience when this BBQ place first opened. However, we were so disappointed this time. We ordered a seafood pancake, and it was undercooked. The place was so busy that the cook did not pay full attention to the food. Not to mention, the place was also dirty. The grill wasn't clean thoroughly. The waitress brought us 2 tongs and they were all dirty. You could see the burned stuff inside the tongs. It made me question if they ever washed their dishes, utensils and etc. The BBQ came with a soup and an egg dish. The soup was tasteless. There wasn't anything stand out about this place. I know they are busy but they need to make sure the quality of their food is good as well. I probably won't come back read more

Went here in october 2020 they had a downsized menu staff was very helpful Large selection as you get hotpot as well in addition to the bbq and the special tomahawk meat per table as well as seafood platter and they played great edm music Wish the soft drinks had refills and not cans read more

I order the cold buckwheat noodle from here all the time and it's normally amazing, but this time I had absolutely no kimchi in the dish, and there were kimchi sides provided either. Normally I would receive both with this order. It makes it a completely different meal without it. This is not what I ordered. read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Cold Buckwheat Noodle - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Always great! We've been here for years (like I said in the check-in, we became their customers since San-Su). The service is great too. I can cook, but I cannot handle the Korean BBQ. Our waitress cooked for us! She checked our table frequently to flip the meet checking the food...she was so nice. And she gave us a lot of advice too. The meat was awesome! One course (I forgot the name) was soaked into a special sauce for a long time, and when you put it on the grill...that smell...that taste...hmmmmm! I won't let you guys see my watering mouth. So far all the food we ordered I love them all. Some tips: if you don't know the taste of Korean alcohol, I would suggest you to order a small size and give it a try before ordering the large bottle. I'm okay with it but one of my friend said she couldn't handle it. Another tip is that it's pretty easy to order a lot...don't forget you will get a lot of small dishes starter. When I go with my girlfriend we usually order the combo (B or C), a seafood pancake, and a stone blow rice. I know...I have a big stomach...but I would say...if 4 people go, order three main course and one rice, or three main course one pancake and one tofu soup should be good. read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was only my second time experiencing a Korean BBQ restaurant so I wasn't 100% on what to expect or order. Our server was not the best in explaining what was going on. My friend asked what sides come with the combos but he just said "a bunch of different" rather than naming some. I had gotten different small sides at the first Korean BBQ I went to so some description when he dropped them off would have been nice. We got our meat and we had no clue what to do so again, I think the experience could be better if the server asks upon starting if we have done this before so he knows how involved he has to get. Other than that, the items I tried were tasty. I had a side of tempura shrimp which was very good. We got a meet combo that had ribs, shredded pork, and bulgogi which were all seasoned well. The restaurant has a good size parking lot and the decor and atmosphere was nice. read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It was fun to try out this unique dining experience. My friends and I ordered different meats that we cooked in a grill in front of ourselves. The marinated beef and chicken were excellent, as were the seafood pancake and japchae appetizers! Definitely try the cheesecake a la mode! We did have an issue with our grill turning off while we were cooking our meats, and the parking lot seems too small for the number of people who can dine in. Our friends had to park at the business next door. read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Red bean ice cream with Gogi cheesecake - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Love that you get to cook your meal yourself! The staff was friendly and the experience was good and would definitely reccomend

Stumbled upon Gogi with a friend as we were cruising Yelp looking for something new to try for dinner on a Friday night. Neither of us had tried Korean BBQ before and Gogi had glowing reviews. Spoiler alert: this is another glowing review. With an extensive menu and choices ranging from every kind of beef to shrimp and chicken, I was intimidated at first, but our server, Ruth could not have been more accommodating or helpful. We ended up going with the pork belly, shrimp and vegetable platter, which was more than enough for two people--literally enough veggies for a farmers market. Ruth walked us through the cooking process, gave us all the delicious sides--try the pickles celery--and gave us tips about what veggies cooked best with our proteins. This was an awesome experience. The food was beyond delicious, the service was top notch, and I will definitely be back. I am anxious to try some of Gogi's marinaded offerings. Pro tip: I do not eat beef and that was no problem at all. Surprisingly, there are even plenty of vegetarian options here. read more

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What a fun place to come with a group of friends! Highly recommend coming with others since the portions are huge and you'll be able to try out more things. For appetizers, the kimchi pancake which was delicious and I don't even like kimchi. The fried dumplings (safe choice if you're not an adventurous eater), vegetable tempura and Tteokboki. I loved the spicy sauce of the Tteokboki and we ordered it without the fish cake. For dinner, we ordered combo A with a variety of meats. The platter could've easily fed 6 people. My favorite was the short rib but all the meats were delicious and it was fun to cook on the table top stove. GOGI doesn't take reservations so I would recommend going when they open or plan to wait a little. We went to a nearby bar for a few drinks while we waited on our table because there isn't a bar inside the restaurant. Overall, a fun place to try Korean bbq with friends! read more

The portions are big enough to feed 2 people. Would have been helpful if they would've explained what to do and what each sauce was and also label it. read more

The Korean barbecue isn't bad, but the prices are insane here. Maybe I was spoiled when I lived in Northern Virginia, but this place is at least double the price of any other Korean barbeque place I've been to in my life. I guess that's what happens when there is no competition, but yikes. I'd like to go here again, but I just can't justify it knowing how much more it is than other Korean barbecue places. read more

We are new to the area and we're craving Korean bbq. We did not realize it wasn't AYCE however we ordered a couple bulgogi entrees and it was quality and perfect portions. The sides were not really anything to rave about but I absolutely loved the steamed egg and the bean stew. We also ordered their mocha dessert, I believe it is green tea, red bean? And vanilla flavored. Definitely would come back purely just to order rice and bulgogi! read more

Not bad, but compared with the Korean BBQ I took at Cancun, the egg was less yami than at Cancun's Korean restaurant. Beef tastes well... read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Beef Short Rib - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Last night was my second time having Korean BBQ at GOGI and I would say they keep up their food standard. I would say it is the best in town for Korean BBQ. The meat is fresh (no freezer burn). However, their soup (e.g soon-tofu) does not meet my requirement. Other place in town is better on that. read more

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The highlight is the marinated meat- kalbi (short ribs). Very very yummy. The other things -bonchon (all those little side pickled items) were not as good as I've had elsewhere, and the dukkboki (fish cake noodle dish) had literally like 4 fish cakes in the entire dish. It was also very pricey for the amount of food you get- we paid $40 and left hungry. Will probably stick to Silla read more

Such great food!!! Makes me miss Korea. My number one please for my Korean favs!! A must try!! And the delivery was fast, on time if not early and handles with care!! I ordered the dokbokki and fried dumplings! Soo great and spicy which are my favorites read more

I am SO very happy that Gogi is around! I really loved San-Su, but heard it had taken a drastic turn towards the end. This location is very much an upgrade; the inside is SO clean and upgraded - it's very 'hip' with exposed duct work and wood pieces on the walls; they have an at the table alert system that you can push a button which will alert your waitress/waiter through a watch on their arm - no waving them down, no waiting around for the check. I ordered the pork belly BBQ -- SO worth it. For $17.99, you get 4 thick pieces of pork belly (cut like bacon - but SO much better), ban chan - unlimited refills, rice, soup (comparable to spicy vegetable beef), boiled/poached egg, and hot and sesame garlic sauces; you'll need to order lettuce wraps extra. Sounds a bit steep, but SO very worth it -- if you're extra hungry, or have a large party, they have several meat choices. I knocked them down a star because, although lovely and adorable, our waitress didn't know much about the menu. We tried a flight of liquor, and she wasn't able to answer any of our questions about that nor most of the rest of the menu. I look forward to returning for many more meals! read more

GOGI Korean BBQ - Vegetable Tempura - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio