Gooyi Gooyi - Menu

All the negative reviews claiming that workers pressure you to tip more is seemingly valid, but that wasn't my experience, at least. (Note: I came with a Korean-speaking friend) I thought service was really fast and the amount of banchan was soooo worth it. It's great that you can order combos (which is their main thing) and it comes with egg soup, kimchi fried rice, and a pancake. The meat was so tender and the flavor was amazing. I think it's one of the better KBBQ places I've tried with quality meat. I recommend coming here if you're not worried about the service, otherwise, it might spoil your experience like these other Yelpers.

This place is definitely my favorite place to get authentic kbbq. It is not AYCE and a bit pricey but definitely worth! It has really good high quality meat and the side dishes are super yummy. We got the combo #2 and it was enough to fill all three of us. And you can ask for your left overs to be made into kimchi fried rice. I also like that they cook it for you! The service is good because they have come around and cook. The place is a bit on the smaller side and it's really tough to find parking in the small lot which is why I gave it 4 stars. But definitely worth coming for good food! I would come back again and suggest anyone to come here.

3.5 stars Ordered the four person set however realized that none of those items featured any marinated meats so that was kind of a let down. The place itself is very small and cramped, and the parking lot itself is pretty difficult. Had to park on the street in the neighborhood down Los padres to get a spot. They cook all the meats for you , including the kimchi fried rice. The food featured banchan and their kimchi was amazing. Service was just ok, had to ask to get any banchan or salad refilled. The set comes with beer or soju choice. Dessert was a Yakult. Given the place is very small, reservation is recommended. You get about 90 minutes to finish your meal before you're politely kicked o... View menu

I will not be returning to this restaurant. The food was decent but nothing extraordinary. Gen's BBQ offers much better quality meat. The only positive aspect is that it stays open late, which is great for late-night cravings. While they do have a variety of sides, those are generally inexpensive to make. I initially tipped around 20%, but the manager chased me down in the parking lot because she claimed my tip wasn’t enough and pressured me into giving an additional 10%. I didn't realize tipping had become mandatory. Also, be aware that this place isn't all-you-can-eat; you pay for each package they offer. Overall, the experience felt very unprofessional, and I believe her actions in chasin...

Great Korean BBQ place to eat!! The side dishes were to die for, and it's a must-visit spot. Celebrated my best friend's birthday here, and she absolutely loved it. Our favorites were the shredded green onions, house salad, and rice papers here! This is rare because most Korean restaurants don't offer rice papers. We were also able to get refills for all of the side dishes. The servers were very nice and attentive. They will come by to cook the KBBQ for you, so you can relax and enjoy. The steamed eggs were so good and fluffy! We went for combo #3 and added beef tongue (One of my favorites), and I love how they had variety of dipping sauces. Choosing your combo is easy. We also ordered Kimch...

I'd like to share my experience at Gooyi Gooyi. I've been there countless times, and I've always been impressed with the great service and delicious food. The chefs cook right in front of you, and they even enjoy a drink with you if you offer. However, my last visit with a group of six was a bit different. They required us to place six separate orders—one for each person—which was unusual since they typically have set packages. Having six meat orders turned out to be way too much food for us, and we couldn't finish it. When the bill arrived, there was no automatic gratuity or a note indicating that an 18% tip was expected for groups of six or more. I decided to tip 17%, but the server litera... View menu

Amazingly staffed Korean restaurant that cooks your food for you on your table. We came in, but we had no reservation. Their restaurant is unique in that you order in the front and once you order and sit down, they bring everything out. I mean everything! They give you all the starters at once. We ordered the pork belly Brisket combo and it came with the boiled egg and the tofu soup (not soondubu). The tofu soup is less thick and like a diluted version of soondubu but i think its called something totally different. They also brought the ban chan immediately along with our yogurt soju. The yogurt soju came with a light at the bottom so the bottle glows green! The banchan includes a lot such a...

A friend of mine invited me to Gooyi Gooyi 4 years ago. She said she came to this place since high school! I have to say It is one of my favorite Korean BBQs in the Bay Area. I love the vibes and food. Totally cost is around $130 Vibes: good pop music and lighting! Nice Korean late-night street bar style! Food: I ordered combo #1 and make some adjustments. I changed the pork belly to short rib and added Kimchi fried rice: Beef brisket: it is so good! I dipped it into the sesame oil with salt and eat it with slices of green onions! Sometimes I eat it with garlic Bone-less slice short-ribs: this is always my favorite! They usually cook it after brisket, I ate it in the same style as brisket. I...

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... View menu