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    Gooyi92

    4.2 (256 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Richard F.

    I'm joining in to share the awesome lunch special that they are offer here. Food and service were great and parking was easy Food/Drink- 5 stars The lunch special is fantastic, as you're able to get an entree for less than $12 that includes all their banchan. Food was all excellent, as their tofu soup and BBQ pork were fantastic Service- 5 stars The servers are always excellent here. Food came out quickly as well Bottom Line Best lunch special in the Irvine area

    Included in the beef combo
    Laura P.

    My family of four tried Gooyi92 for the first time and had a pleasant experience. The restaurant is not big but a decent size. The server was very friendly and nice which made it more enjoyable. Everything tasted fresh and yummy, and the price was reasonable with the combo deals. They also have lunch specials during the week. The server cooked everything for us, and it was nice to just enjoy eating without having to worry about cooking the meat ourselves. The only thing we missed was rice papers that my son loved to eat whenever we have Korean BBQ. I would definitely be back and recommend it to anyone who wants Korean BBQ.

    Beef brisket soft tofu stew
    Angela C.

    Came here for their lunch special so the rating is only for their lunch special. The lunch pricing definitely makes a great value for a nice restaurant in Irvine, but unfortunately the menu doesn't include any of their grilled specialties so not sure how their actual grilled dishes compare. Food itself was good, but not unique. I got the beef brisket soft tofu stew and soy sauce chicken rice bowl. The tofu stew soup spice level could not be adjusted, so they'll give you water to dilute if it's too spicy. The chicken in the rice bowl was on the sweeter side but the meat itself was very tender. The banchans were unique, a good taste that you don't usually get at other Korean restaurants. Service was good, but it was also a weekday lunch without many people so not sure how it'll be during a lunch rush. Overall, good value but would probably go elsewhere if you're looking for standard Korean dishes.

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    Sam C.

    This place is a really good mid-range bbq place -- by mid-range I'm defining price and expectations ... It's not a super cheap AYCE-stuff-your-face place and not a super high-end place you might end up spending 4-figures on ... I've never been to a place that partially cooks the meat before bringing it out ... But the results speak for themselves! It's great! The meat tasted great and it was all cooked perfectly. The servers did a great job of really taking care to make sure the meat was cooked just right and then took it all off the grill for us. They were also very attentive and refilled our banchan as we got short. Overall, a great experience. We'll definitely come again -- particularly when we want bbq but don't necessarily want to crawl out completely stuffed.

    Jessica T.

    Food: 4/5 My favorite was abomasum and large intestine. The small intestine was good but not amazing. Tripe fried rice was okay 3/5. Beef tofu soups is on the saltier side for my taste. Everything else was good. Service: Staffs are friendly and welcoming. Ambiance: The restaurant is nice and clean. Plenty of seats inside. Good for one big group of 8-10 people. There was no wait when I went at 6 p.m. on a Friday night. Surprisingly, it was not that crowded at all. Will be back to try their other dishes.

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    Jonathan B.

    Nice Korean BBQ spot in Irvine! I always appreciate unique meats when doing KBBQ. My table had different parts of the stomach, not my cup of tea, but it looked great. I had the Lunch Special chicken, smokey and charred, just delicious! Banchan was flowing, love getting refills!

    Alayna B.

    My favorite place in Irvine. I'm not even joking. The servers are always really sweet and get you seated quickly. The music is usually some piano cover of modern songs so it's fun to guess. You're barely waiting for 5 seconds until they ask to take your order. They are THAT good (at least during lunch time). And that lunch special??? Heavenly and good for the budget. I recommend getting the spicy chicken rice bowl. Or the Tofu Stew. Or the Udon Noodles. Or anything really, it's all delicious. I wish they had more locations because it's quite a drive for me BUT it's worth it. PLEASE try for yourself! :)

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    Arnold T.

    Discovered this hidden gem with awesome lunch specials, which were $11.92 per item. We got the stir-fried pork, soft tofu stew with noodles, cream udon, lunch soy sauce chicken rice bowl (all $11.92) and a bunch of complimentary banchans. We saw the steamed egg on the menu, so we had to get that (regular price). The stir fried pork is the best bang for the buck with generous portions. Tender, flavorful, and delicious over a bed of rice. The lunch soy sauce chicken can be more than one meal and is your best bet if you want something filling and quick. Service was friendly, quick, and attentive. We added this to our usual lunch rotation because of the lunch specials and awesome banchan. The interior is clean and has a classy and modern feel. Located in the corner of Culver and Irvine Blvd in the H-Mart Plaza, parking can be a challenge when it gets busy.

    Andrew T.

    I was so incredibly impressed by this place. We were able to make it in time for the lunch menu and it was an out of this world value for amazing food at a really reasonable price. There's plenty of parking and the service was impeccable. And honestly this is one of the few times where I agreed with the restaurants description of elevated dining. It's just really solid good quality Korean food for grade prices and a really sophisticated experience. Will definitely be back here next time I'm in the area

    Beef Intestine Stew (L)
    Kaylie C.

    Definitely a go-to place for gopchang in irvine! I usually get intestine bbq combo, but this time I tried gopchang jungol which was also really good. It's a bit spicy so be aware if you don't handle spiciness well.

    renee c.

    I love this place! Barbecue sandwiches are reasonable. The beef soup pretty good. I always like to order the mango ice smoothie-service clean restaurant. I go every week if I could.

    Fly baby in the salad

    It used to be my favorite place and I came here a lot , but seems like the food quality and service has gone down a lot , server was extremely cold and didn't provided a good service, when we told her there was a fly in the salad , she didn't care and just took the plate away. Not coming back for sure .

    Elissa L.

    Pretty good korean barbecue but very pricey. They cook the meat for you but overcook it so the meat is pretty tough when you eat it. No wait on the weekends.

    Cold kimchi noodles (lunch special)

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    Kalbi was good, service was good as well. No ventilation so we actually had to cut our meal short because it was too smoky.

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    7 months ago

    Great food and lunch special! Went with my family (7 and 8 year old). Food is delicious and affordable

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    Is it all you can eat for Korean bbq?

    No, you order combo set.

    Do they take reservations? also, is there usually a wait for friday/saturday night?

    We get reservation sun~Thursday more than 6 party. Friday and Saturday just walk-in. First come, First serve. Thanks

    Gluten free options?

    yes👌🏼

    What do you recommend the most at this spot?

    Get the Intestines Combo so you can try a little bit of everything and you can't go wrong with the prime ribeye short rib !

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