Amazing customer service, great place to celebrate birthdays! The restaurant owner is so fun, he said to our birthday friend and also to our whole group "you must dance, promise everybody will dance! If you don't dance we'll charge you double" and they put on loud club music and danced with us! Good selection of banchan (Korean side dishes) - the fish cake is my favourite! They also had pickled daikon in the shape of thin, flat circles as well as rice flour wraps which I haven't seen before at kbbq places. We guessed the pickled daikon was either wraps for the meat or hand towels at first soup had tofu, mushroom, and squash, not bad. We ordered combo #4. They cook all the meat for you and each course was served and cooked efficiently! read more

See all

Note: they want you to order 1 meat per person (and the clam soup we ordered didn't count towards this!). They count even young kids towards this apparently. Ban chan: 7/10. Kimchi is very good, almost as good as Kunjip's kimchi which is my favorite Short rib: 8/10 Sliced black pork belly with bean sprout and kimchi: 6/10 Sliced beef tongue: 6/10 Beef bulgogi: 4/10 Steamed egg: 5/10 Clam soup: 7/10 Kimchi fried rice: 5/10 - only okay. better after adding ssamjang and steamed eggs. Friends said it might have been better if we ordered it earlier and they can cook it with the meat table side (?) but it seemed like that wasn't an option for us tonight. Staff said they can only cook in kitchen. Service: 1/10. Usually I only rate food, but service was pretty bad despite it being a weeknight (Thursday) dinner. There were definitely empty tables around us. - The banchan was not refilled even after multiple requests - They used the raw meat tongs to touch existing plates of cooked food (so we had to put it back on the cooking surface) - The staff stood at the table and waited right next to us when we were signing the receipt instead of giving us space for sign it read more

Came here with my girl and we decided to go all out with the Combo #5 ($198.99). I know the menu says it feeds 4 people, but we figured why not? We wanted to try a bit of everything and knew we could always take the extras to go. The spread was massive: Fresh Rib Eye, Short Rib, Beef Brisket, and Sliced Beef Tongues. The meat quality is top-tier I would say. Cus everything tasted super fresh. On top of the BBQ, it comes with a Seafood Pancake, Steamed Egg, and Soybean Soup. The pancake was my girls highlight and the steamed egg was the perfect side to break up all that protein. I do love my eggs One cool bonus with this combo is that it includes a Soju or Beer. I wasn't actually planning on drinking, but hey, when it's included in the set, I guess I am! The vibe inside is classic KBBQ and lively. Chill drink have fun. The staff was great and the service was fast. If you're hungry and want high-quality meat in a spot that doesn't feel like a corporate chain, this is it. read more

See all

Highest quality of meats and service. Friendly, lively fun servers, delicious food. Soup and egg were extraordinary. Really good kimchi as well. read more

See all

Tis been a min... Gooyi Gooyi! I've been here before... A looonggg time ago... Maybe even a decade ago! I do remember thoroughly enjoying the food. I brought my cousins form HI here, they enjoyed it as well. The venue is on the smaller side. Parking is terrible, not a whole lot of spaces in the parking lot, so good luck with that. This is one of the OG Korean spots in in Santa Clara that have been around forever. Now there are so many new Korean restaurants that popped up all around El Camino in Santa Clara within in the last 5 years . Gooui Gooyi was also one of the few spots that was open late. I'm glad that hasn't changed. Service was brilliant! The Korean ladies running the place were on top of everything; refills, orders, check-in, phones. The staff cooks everything for you, so sit back and relax as one doesn't really have to worry about cooking. No table has a dedicated waiter. All staff members take turns cooking and helping you out. ~ Banchan (반찬) - 4.5/5 Some of the dishes I wasn't familiar with. Everything was good. Traditional Korean hospitality: refills on what you want. #KBB: BBQ.Meat: 1. 생갈비 (Saeng Gal Bi) Fresh Short Rib - 4/5 Perfectly cooked by the staff. Brilliant texture. Eat it by itself or add some sauce...whatever is your flavor. 10. 양념갈비 (Yang Nyum Gal Bi) Marinated Premium Short Rib - 4.5/5 Plenty of flavor. Perfectly cooked, enjoy with the hot sauce for more flavor. 17. 주꾸미 구이 (Juku-Mi Gui) Fresh baby octopus (Spicy/Mild) - 4/5 I got the "Spicy" version. Not overly spicy, got a nice warm mouthfeel to it. I'll be back... Hopefully sooner... read more

See all

I came here on a weekday with my friends because they were craving kbbq. My cousin remembered how good this place was so we all decided to try it. The last time I was here when during when I used to go to dae bak solely to drink and get drunk then come eat at gooyi gooyi after. So this time felt like the first time again for me haha. Parking here is tight with not a lot of spaces open, but one of the workers from the restaurant let us park where the cone outside was. We were seated immediately as there wasn't too many customers inside, but heard a group in the back having loads of fun so that was a good sign. They have kbbq sets for you to choose from, I think we ended up ordering set 5. We also got soju and beer to drink. The banchan quickly came out and I enjoyed most of them. I like that they cook the meat for you because I always have a difficult time with knowing when meats are cooked and ready to eat unless it's crispy lol. The set also came with a soybean soup which wasn't bad, but we were all too full by the time it came out. They use some of the meat to cook kimchi fried rice for you after you're done eating and you can also take it home. The kimchi fried rice wasn't bad, but the boys I went with felt like it would've tasted better without the added seaweed or furikake they added. The kimchi was a bit too tangy for me, but I tried to eat whatever I could before I couldn't anymore. I would come back here again. Service was quick and attentive. Definitely carpool if you come here though. read more

Gooyi Gooyi - Banchan (sides) - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Stopped by Gooyi Gooyi in a pretty unassuming strip mall in Santa Clara. The Korean BBQ menu had solid options like pork belly, short ribs, and kimchi fried rice that were flavorful -- it's a fun spot if you're into grilling at the table (and there's plenty to choose from). The atmosphere inside is casual and lively, though the outer mall area doesn't exactly wow you. read more

Gooyi Gooyi - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The best Korean bbq in SJ!! We've celebrated birthdays here multiple times; sometimes it's been with 20+ people, and they are always accommodating! Food is great, the customer service is exceptional, and we always feel treated like VIPs. We love this place! read more

Mmmm yummm!! My favorite little hole in the wall since I moved out to SJ. Their service is always great, friendly and helpful plus they give you a good selection of side dishes ! Their green onion salad is a must add on for me every time we visit. Truly appreciate the fact they're open late so I get to come after my closing shifts. read more

Another kbbq spot in the South Bay, but Gooyi Gooyi has always done me a solid. I love that they use charcoal, and they use the stone lid as the grill - it really makes a difference! Their meat is fresh, and I love that there are ample servers who go around to help cook your meat. They also give you so much banchan and give you refills on anything you need. Soybean paste stew and steamed egg are standard items that come with the combos. They also have the best fried rice, which is a MUST anytime you eat kbbq. I highly recommend saving some meat (usually pork belly) on the side, so you can have some with the fried rice at the end. Parking can be tough since there's a lot of restaurants in the same block that have really small parking lots. You can sometimes find parking in the neighborhood behind the plaza. They also get pretty busy during peak dinner hours, so either call to make a reservation or be prepared to wait at least 15-30 minutes depending on how early you come. read more

Out of the many Korean BBQ spots in South Bay, I personally like Gooyi Gooyi the best. The inside is small, so seating can be tough when it gets busy but I personally like the meat quality here the best. I always order the pork belly and the chadol, and I love how good it is! The chadol is not chewy at all and it just melts in your mouth. They are also open late, and it does get a little loud late at night. And the price is pretty steep, but I'd say this is my top Korean BBQ place. read more

Came here on a Saturday night without a reservation--luckily we arrived just in time, as a few tables were still open. Shortly after we sat down, a line started forming. Parking was a bit tricky since it's in a small plaza. We ordered Combo #4 (feeds 4) for our party of five, plus an order of marinated fresh baby octopus. They served banchan on both ends of the table, so there was a ton of food to share. The sides included kimchi, fish cake, bean sprouts, seaweed salad, garlic, and what I think was fermented seafood (not sure of the name). They also had two salads: one with lettuce, cabbage, and onions, and a scallion salad. The dressing reminded me of Gen BBQ's salad--super tasty. Their dipping sauces included salt & oil, ssamjang, and a house sauce. It was my first time here, and I was pleasantly surprised that they do all the grilling for you! For such a casual spot, that was a great bonus. They spaced out the steamed eggs (we got 2) and soup (just 1), so the meal felt well-paced. At the end, they made kimchi fried rice with the leftover meat and veggies, which was so good and really filling. You can even ask for refills of the sides and salads, which is a huge plus. Service was friendly and consistent--they checked on us every now and then. We did have to ask for water refills, but otherwise, they were attentive. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the portions are generous and the food is delicious. I'd definitely go again--but with a group, since it's best for sharing and makes the most of the combos. Overall, a great spot for casual Korean BBQ where you can just relax and eat without doing the cooking yourself. read more

See all

Gooyi Gooyi truly provides an authentic Korean BBQ experience and has some of the best banchan in the Bay Area. Dining in and takeout, the food is always delicious and the ajumas always provide wonderful service. Highly recommend if you want a true Korean BBQ experience! read more

Overall: We decided to come here around 10pm for KBBQ and the parking is very limited so you may need to park in the nearby neighborhood. Seating is also limited so call ahead if you have a big party. They have combo sets which we got, was very filling for four people. I gotta say: I really love the amount of banchan that they have. My favorite meat is the short rib, brisket, and beef tongue! The meat quality is great. We added on for the kimchi fried rice and it was so good! Also service here is great, they cook everything for you. This place opens at 5pm and doesn't close until 2am (except Sunday) so if you want to get something to eat after a fun night, come here! *This spot is not All You Can Eat read more

While the place is small and dark, they carry huge portions and a large selection of meats. I got two orders of brisket and that was more than enough for 2 people. The table comes with lots of banchan options and I enjoyed their kimchi. It was fresh and crunchy! Each order comes with a bowl of rice and side salad as well. I enjoyed the food and liked that they cooked for us, but I will say it's a bit overpriced for two ppl. It would be more worth it with a bigger group since the portions are big and you can split the tab. read more

Gooyi Gooyi - One order of brisket - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

Service was good and food was also very good. This will be my new go to Korean BBQ spot!

Ohhhh yes! Gooyi, like the ol comfy blanket, you comfort me in my times of craving for some good KBBQ... one of the few places where the staff does the cooking for you so you can focus on just enjoying the delicious meats and the usual accouterments aka banchan... the salad here is a STAR! We usually get 3 refills! The dressing is oooohhhh so addicting! Grab a radish round, top with salad, meat, garlic, jalapeño, dippp in da sawce and enjoy the orgasm in yo mouf! Git in me bellyyyy! This is a no frills old skoool joint, no fancy chandeliers here, just a normal nonchalant spot to get your K groove on! You can order Ala carte or choose from preset combo meals... you can add the kimchi fried rice option and they will conjure up a table side order ! Pricing is higher than some of the other KBBQ joints but the quality and the service makes up for it, they even use real charcoal not gas ! Now that's da real deal... 감사합니다 ! gamsahabnida! read more

See all

One of my favorite Korean bbq place. I always get the combo number 1 with kimchi fried rice ands leave more than full. The best part is I don't have to cook it, they do it for you! The meat is always fresh and great tasting esp the banchans! I would highly recommend this place. read more

Gooyi Gooyi - Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

The place is located in a small plaza with a few parkings in front of the store. This place gives a home-y mom & pop vibe, and the staffs were really friendly and nice. I like their side-dishes, the flavors were just right, especially the seaweeds, crunchy and tasty. If you order BBQ, they will grill the meat for you so you can enjoy the perfectly grilled meats while talking to your friends. And they put light under the soju bottle too! It looks really fun! read more

food was great and service was good but they quite literally pressured the person paying to leave more as tip? like lowkey didn't let us pay until we gave her more money for the tip?? it felt extremely inappropriate and weird. extremely uncalled for. it would have been fine if the included gratuity was stated on the receipt but it felt very off putting having her literally tell us to give her more money at the end of the meal. read more

The food here hits. Meats are flavorful, well marinated, and come out sizzling. Every bite has that perfect balance of smoky, savory, and juicy goodness. Side dishes are fresh and keep coming, and the flavors feel honest and comforting. Service is amazing. Even when the place is packed, the team moves fast, checks in often, and makes sure you are taken care of. They bring the energy and hospitality that make the meal feel fun and lively. Now the heads up part. The parking lot is tiny. Three to four spaces at most, so plan ahead. The restaurant also gets packed no matter what time you show up, and seating is limited. But honestly, that just shows how good the food is. read more

**This is a DoorDash experience We ordered a combo 1 through DoorDash on a Thursday night and oh boy were we stunned with the amount of food we got! The banchan, meat, soup, and rice were perfectly packaged which was amazing! They gave us around 8-10 different banchans which were all so yummy! Then the meat was delicious and perfectly cooked. The soybean soup was packed with flavor as well! The kimchi spam fried rice was alright, not the best I've had but the portion was ginormous so that was a winner. I really enjoyed the DoorDash experience and would definitely try this spot in person! read more

Gooyi Gooyi is the authentic charcoal Korean BBQ experience that has minimal frills and all the nostalgia of kbbq as it once was. Banchan was plentiful with free refills (many places are now requesting $$ for more than one refill) and included radish and rice paper wraps. Ssamjang dip and garlic were excellent touches. Service was swift (we were there at 5p sharp) as they cook the meat for you right on the grill. It is a small restaurant so keep that in mind though they do take reservations for larger groups. Parking is...difficult as it's a small plaza; may need circle over to the side streets. The eats: - went with the combo #1 for two people (brisket and pork belly) + steamed egg (fluffy, wish there was a bit more flavor though) + soybean soup (decent) for $65.99. Probably enough by itself - for the splurge: added seafood pancake (perfectly crispy yet soft inside...one of the better ones I've had) and the fried rice which includes kimchi and bean sprouts ($16). Probably went a bit overboard with the fried rice but worked great as leftovers. Pro tip: add some gojuchang sauce to the fried rice leftovers at home. Overall, excellent meal. Homey, down to earth environment and delicious. read more

See all

We continued our tour of the Korean BBQ in the Bay Area with a friends birthday dinner at Gooyi Gooyi. We think it was our favorite so far. The meat was tasty and they had these cool grills heated with natural coals. The staff are so friendly and they do most of the cooking for you. The only thing I'd caution against is the kimchi fried rice if you don't like seaweed as it is very heavy on the seaweed. They are generous with the sides and sauces. We did have to pay for lettuce wraps which was odd but we didn't mind since the food was so good. They also have beer, wine, soju and a good selection of soft drinks. read more

Gooyi Gooyi - Delicious! - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Service was excellent, and food was awesome! Lots of meat, and I love this place! Parking is bit hard, but they gave the spot for us.

** Visited on 7/3/2024 around 10pm I have been coming here for a few years now, and their food is pretty good but their service can be a hit or miss. This restaurant is a bit small, and the parking situation is pretty tough if they're super busy. My tip is to park in the residence by the light and to walk if you're not able to find any parking spots in their lot. Note that this restaurant's vibe is a eat, drink and talk so expect it to be on the more loud-ish side :-) OKAY THE FOOD: The food here is pretty good, we've been coming here for YEARS and it's honestly in our top 5 favorite restaurants for KBBQ. I'm usually visiting with a group of 2-5 and I've found #2 combo to be the perfect amount of food. We also add in kimchi fried rice (we ask to have it in the beginning of the meal rather than wait until we've eaten the meat cuts and then they'd cook the fried rice on the cauldron lid). Their side dishes car PLENTY and they'll refill any of your side dishes. If you get the salad and a bowl of green onions, trust me when I say to mix them together- it's super tasty and the perfect side salad for any combo. Key notes: * PLENTY of side dishes * pretty fresh cuts * combos are well worth the money * try to reserve a table ahead of time, if not then it's first come first serve read more

Gooyi Gooyi - #2. Combo - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

The meats were super yummy, and our waitresses cooked everything for us. She was taking care of all of us in the back room, but she was still attentive to our meal. Maybe too attentive haha, we couldn't keep up with the eating. This was more than enough for three people. It comes with different types of meat, a salad, steamed egg, and a soup. Fair warning, they will make sure you have at least one order of meat per person! Overall, food was great, service was great, but the price was slightly steep. We left at ~60 per person. read more

Gooyi Gooyi - #2. Combo - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

I really wanted to enjoy my visit to Gooyi Gooyi, but unfortunately, the experience with one particular server completely soured the night. From the start, his attitude was condescending. When we ordered alcohol, he only asked for IDs from a few of us. When we asked why not everyone was carded, he replied, "Oh I have five kids, so I know how it is." which felt presumptive and inappropriate. When we tried ordering just a combo, the server kept insisting that we needed to order more simply because we had five people, even after we explained that only four of us were eating. He seemed visibly annoyed and made a face, which made us all uncomfortable. On top of that, when we were paying he told us that tipping 18% was required something that was never mentioned before and felt completely inappropriate given the level of service. Later, when the server left the meat on the grill for too long and we took it off ourselves, he returned and sarcastically said, "Oh, you want to cook for yourself? Okay, go ahead. Play with your food." which was rude and uncalled for. After that, he turned our grill to a higher heat out of spite which caused the meat to start burning. Another server had to step in and lower the heat for us. Overall, the food was fine, but the service was disappointing and left a bad taste in our mouths. We came in excited to enjoy a meal together, but the experience was soured by the attitude and behavior of the staff. Definitely won't be returning. read more

This used to be one of my favorite Korean restaurants in the South Bay, but unfortunately, the experience has gone downhill--likely due to their growing popularity. I went there last Saturday for dinner with a party of five. We ordered a combo meant for four people, which was more than enough for us since we're not big eaters. However, the waiter insisted we order an additional item, so we complied to avoid any hassle. To make matters worse, when the bill arrived, we were required to pay a 20% tip--calculated after tax. I found that to be excessive and unreasonable. Sadly, it seems customer service has taken a backseat to arrogance read more

Best Korean spot in Korea Town, Sunnyvale. We located this spot while scrolling for a late night spot to eat around our neighborhood. We often used to late night doordash from this spot and always had great food. We opted for Korean BBQ and the minimum is two meats - we chose the pork belly & brisket. Immediately after ordering, a heaping amount of banchan came out and we barely had any room on our table. It also came with super yummy steamed eggl. The meat came out next and I was completely not expecting the waitress to start cooking for us. I'm so used to doing it myself when going out to eat so I was appreciative of the service. The meat was cooked faster than we were able to eat between two of us - but it was good! We ended up finishing our meal in under 15 minutes. We will definitely be returning! read more

See all

Friendly environment!! Love the staffs. Price is a little bit pricey but the food quality í above and beyond read more

Gooyi Gooyi - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The quality of the food here was so good. I couldn't stop eating the galbi. The service was very attentive and they did a great job cooking the food and getting you whatever you needed. The small business provided a very intimate ambiance and I can't wait to come again! read more

See all

Although the food was close to what I grew up eating in Koreatown LA. It's sad to say that when it was time to pay for the bill the woman was pressuring me to tip more 18%. Usually if your a table of 5/more gratuity is included but in this case it's not. I couldn't tell how much we ordered since it was written in Korean as well. They also suggest to pick one type of meat per person. The banchans or side dishes were very good and refilled them as much as we wanted. I also appreciated they offered side of greens and endless amount of salad. It was our first time and went with our friends who highly suggested this place. I have always seen this place very busy so we were very curious to try. Would we come back, maybe... not sure. The location is hard to find parking. So I suggest to come early. Also good to have reservations ahead of time. read more

I can see the outline of a really neat KBBQ spot, but some significant shortfalls hamper the experience so it's hard for me to fully recommend. It's rare to find places that will cook the meats for you, so those who aren't so inclined will find solace here. It's a bit close-packed, but it's a bopping spot with kpop blaring through the speakers around the place. I genuinely did enjoy their banchan and kimchi fried rice options, but the meats were sadly way too overcooked. I get the sense it might be specific staff that are better about watching cooking time than others, since there was an older auntie that tried to catch our brisket overcooking, but wasn't there to see our pork belly and beef tongue face the same fate (as we wereen't her assigned table). So, I hedge my comments by saying YMMV. The menu does seem to have non-BBQ options and tables are sorted accordingly (BBQ vs non BBQ). Either way the BBQ prices are at a premium, so it's a bit of a tougher pill to swallow when the meat was so tough. The #1 combo would nominally be a pretty good deal (brisket, pork belly, tofu soup, steamed egg) as there were a lot of salads and side dishes that accompanied the table. Definitely better balanced composition compared to most KBBQ places. We added the beef tongue and kimchi fried rice options. Generally the meats were all rather overcooked so it's hard to judge quality (they were seared well, but very tough on the inside). The poor beef tongue was barely tender at all :(. Portions sizes seemed on the small side for the pricing relative to other KBBQ spots in the area. The steamed egg was reasonably prepared, but the tofu soup seemed to be a rather salty doenjang prep I wasn't too fond of. The banchan set was pretty thorough and legit though, plus they even give out a probiotic yakult analog to sweetly finish off the meal...so it's a shame to see it fall short due to our table's meat cooking. I wouldn't say no to giving it another whirl, but I'm hesitant to flip the coin again when I have options closer to me. At least they're open pretty late, so maybe another chance shall present itself. read more

See all

Food was honestly fine. This is my 5th visit, and this is the first time I've been this disappointed. they overcooked the pork belly, and service was what really disappointed me. When it was time to tip, they said that we had to tip 18% minimum (which was "requested" not "required" as per the receipt). Not only that, but the only time they truly paid attention to us was to watch us write down how much we were tipping. Initially, we were going to tip 15% since service was fine, NOT good, but the staff sat behind us and corrected us. She proceeded to stay behind us until we checked the 18% box and signed the bill. Definitely not coming back :p The food here is not good enough to balance out the bad service. Not to mention, they don't take the food off the grill when it's done cooking, so it gets super dry and overcooked if you aren't constantly stuffing your face. They also have a requirement of 1 order of meat per person, but it's not mentioned anywhere on the menu. This means they put you on the spot when you're trying to order. DPMO read more

This place is absolutely authentic from ambiance, service to food variety with a reasonable price. I will never be disappointed every time I visit this place. I visited this place for multiple occasions with coworkers, friends and family gathering. Parking: they may have ice-cream cones reserved for you, please let them know you're eating there so they will let you park there. Please do not park else where because they only have limited parking spots available. read more

Gooyi Gooyi - Amazing side dishes - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

I been here a hand full of times and it's always been satisfying. I like the vibe here. I get the combo that comes with the soju. Service is good! They cook the meat well and always refill the sides. Parking is limited at times but I was able to find street parking. This place is always packed because the food is great! read more

See all

really amazing. i didn't expect that was so local flavor, we really enjoy it and recommend to others

Food and service were amazing. Difficult to find delicious, affordable Korean BBQ in the bay area that also has excellent service.

If you're looking for traditional Korean BBQ, this place is a great option. The service is always fast, and the meat and banchan always taste amazing and fresh. It is on the pricier side but it's my go-to spot. read more

Gooyi Gooyi - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all