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Gogi Korean Kitchen

4.5 (102 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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John L.

Would definitely recommend the seafood pancake as it was LOADED with seafood. Bibimbap was just alright. They must gave rushed the order, because the rice in the bottom was not crispy at all. Loved that banchan came with most of the entree options. Overall, would definitely hit this place up again if I'm craving Korean food - but it is not a must go-to place.

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Zach P.

Went to try out Gogi for a kick on Sunday after church. We were greeted by the Host Pham. She was excited to see us and really gave us a warm greeting which set the mood for our visit. The space is open with plenty of natural light. There are a couple patio tables outside too. The bar area looked decent for that don't need to wait for a table feelin! We decided on the calamari, spring roll appetizers, a kimbap (think fresh veggie sushi) and a seafood pancake (it's giant and delicious), hot stone dolsot bibimbap with teriaki chicken and bulgogi. We had no idea we had ordered a feast. Ryan was eager to answer questions and get us moving. We were surprised by the complimentary house starters of pickled daikon, kimchi, sweet potato, radish, and zucchini (see pics). They were a nice touch to get things moving. Very simple but excellent beginning. We liked the seafood pancake as it was sharable and packed with squid and shrimp. Bibimbap bowls were great, the flavors were well balanced and they let you add the sauce to your own liking. The veggies were either fresh or sautéed so the textures worked well together. As meal preppers on the regular, we took notes! The kimbap was also great and nothing was overly salty. We all felt that trying new things next time would be as exciting as this first visit. After seeing an order of the wings go to a nearby table, we won't miss those again. Great food , atmosphere and service.

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Marlene K.

This was recommended to me via the Yelp app. Being vegan, that almost never works out because Yelp's recommendations are almost always for places with zero vegan options -- so kudos to the Yelp app algorithm for getting this one right! Our server was VERY helpful in identifying what we could and could not eat on the menu. We really wanted one of the tofu soups, but both were made with animal broth. Hopefully they can change that in the future to vegetable stock so we can enjoy those. We got the Japchae, Tofu Bibimbap and Edamame. Everything was delicious. The server went back and forth to the kitchen several times to ensure what was and was not vegan. We very much appreciated that. The interior decor is very simple, modern and pleasing and tied the whole experience together. Since they have vegan options, it would be very helpful if the menu could note that, making perusing the menu easier as a guest, and saving the server a lot of time!

Beef Bulgogi
Justin H.

I love Gogi Korean. Without question, this is one of the best Korean places in town. Really good food, service, and atmosphere. When I enjoyed the most is the bulgogi rice bowl. It's a combination of Korean beef, veggies, and rice. I always add an egg on top because it adds even more flavor. Trust me, this is really good and flavorful. Aside from my entree, I like how they bring you small dishes as appetizers. This is usually kimchi, pickled vegetables, sweet potato, etc. To me, those really make the meal. There's a sweet/tangy flavor to some of the pickled vegetables as well. Gogi has become one of my favorites for this type of food. Definitely worth a visit if you are near the mall or just want a great meal. Highly recommended!

Jared M.

I got to try this place this week over lunch with some work friends - giving a strong 4/5 overall: +1.25 - food and drink +0.75 - parking and location +1 - venue and look inside +0.50 - staff and service +0.50 - cleanliness inside and restrooms The Beef combo Pho bowl was my fave that i got to try for a main portion; the calamari was the tastiest treat we got for sure. Most came out to temperature and preference; we had a couple small garnishes or sides that were either smaller or not available - despite that it was still good! Getting here for lunch and dinner will be a little bit of a challenge in the core of Kingston pike traffic; just make sure to put the directions in before you head over to find the best way there. Will be back!

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Min Z.

Located in Knoxville suburb strip mall, Gogi is spacious venue with simple decor, casual atmosphere, reasonable prices, great service, and good food. We ordered: 4*Shrimp Bibimbap: I chose spicy shrimp but they were not really spicy and a bit tough and overcooked. But overall pretty good with crusty rice and mixed vegetables. 4*Spicy Soft Tofu Stew with Galbi Combo: tofu was soft, Galbi was tender and delicious. Five small side dishes were served before the meal.

LA Kalbie, Seafood Pajeong, Banchan dishes (blurry due to cropped photo to remove my niece)
Nyobie Q.

We're new to town after relocating my niece from Michigan where we have several amazing Korean Restaurants to choose from. We asked a young lady in one of the stores where we were shopping during my visit, and she HIGHLY recommended Gogi Korean Kitchen, so we had to give it a try and boy are we glad we did!! The LA Kalbie is AMAZING! We haven't had Kalbie like this since my Mom (a native Korean) passed away years ago. This restaurant prepares the seasoning as close to my Mom's recipe as I've ever had. The way the meat is grilled is also similar to how she used to cook her version, so to say that this meal reminded me of my Mom is a huge compliment since my Mom was one of the best cooks I've ever known. The style Kalbie was super thin cut in this case and most restaurants I've had it quite a bit thicker, so if you want large chunks of meat, ask for an alternative or see if their LA Kalbie is cut thicker during your visit than it was during mine. I don't mind the thickness being on the thinner side. Believe it or not, it wasn't dry or burnt despite being thin which is a possibility to dry out meat when it's cut thinly like ours was. We also ordered Seafood Pajeong which was incredible. It was perfectly cooked with a nice crisp exterior and perfectly cooked inside. You never want to have seafood that hasn't been properly cooked for obvious reasons. Additionally, we ordered the Kimbap which was yummie. It was bite-sized, unlike some of the restaurants in Michigan where you have to cut one slice into 2 bites because it's impossible to chew if you can even fit one slice into your mouth. Inside the Kimbap were most of the commonly found ingredients but their version is made without imitation crab and without Korean seasoned spinach which are fairly common in the versions we used to make ourselves and that are made by restaurants around Michigan and elsewhere in the US like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, Indianapolis, and New Orleans. The 5 Banchan dishes were also excellent - fresh and plentiful for two of us to share. We had Kimchi, Korean seasoned potatoes, fish cakes, Korean cucumber kimchi, and white pickled radish. All were fresh with no strange taste which Kimchi can have sometimes, and there wasn't much left to take home after we were finished stuffing ourselves. Last but not least, the service from our friendly waittress was amazing. She was very attentive and quick with delivery when we asked for things like extra paper napkins or drink refills. I've tried Korean Restaurants in many major cities around the US and we have our favorites in Michigan where I spent most of my life and to be able to compare this restaurant to the best-of-best and put this in my top 3 will hopefully speak volumes about how excellent this restaurant is compared to others. I hope this review is helpful for anyone who might wonder whether this restaurant is worth a try. Prices are quite reasonable, especially for the quality of ingredients which aren't cheap to begin with, and the quantity of what's served. The restaurant itself isn't very large, but it's large enough that it doesn't have a tiny diner feel to it. It leans more toward 'restaurant' vibe but has a quaint aura to it as well. Can't wait to return for our next meal and to bring other family with us! Note that they're closed on Mondays as of the time of this review and they have shutdown to prep for dinner which is fairly typical in late afternoon, so you'll want to verify their hours of operation before heading over.

Beef Bulgogi
Ashby F.

Was excited to see this place pop up on Yelp while I was sitting still stuck in Knoxville traffic, so I decided to exit and try it. The bulgogi was good! It's quite a bit sweeter (more like teriyaki) than what I'm used to being served at other Korean places, but it was tasty and a huge portion. The side dishes were good. Excellent kimchi. The service was quick and attentive, and it's right off the interstate with a lot of parking. I'll be back next time I'm in town.

Nicole H.

We've recently become obsessed with BiBimBap after a recent trip and learning about it on Food Network and had to try it locally. This restaurant did not disappoint. Staff were friendly, food was great and prices were reasonable. We'll definitely be back to try more on the menu!

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Michelle H.

I've had this place on my radar for quite some time and finally got a chance to try it out. It's nicely decorated, well kept, and clean. It seemed pretty busy, but service was good. After ordering our food, the server brought out some appetizers or starters (side dishes) - kimchi, pickles, pickled cucumbers, rice and potatoes. They were just ok for me. The main attraction are their entrees. I had the bulgogi bimibop combo and it was fantastic. The only thing that was a turn off for me was how much seaweed or fish flakes they sprinkled on top. Other than that, it was pretty good. Everyone else I dined with liked their plates as well. A tad pricey, to me, compared to other Korean restaurants in town that you can get more bang for your buck at.

Colin W.

The food is amazing! The service was excellent!! The prices were still reasonable!!! You must go!!!!

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Jude L.

This is the second time I visited this restaurant. It was about six months ago that I first visited this establishment. I have to admit that the first time wasn't good. Although the services and ambiences are always good, the food was quite bad. Their tofu soup (Sundubu) does not have enough ingredients and the broth doesn't taste like they use real meat broth to cook them. But I always give any restaurant a few chances. So this second time around, they have done some good improvements in the food department. First off, their menu has expanded with a few interesting choices such as the Wings and Seafood pancakes. So I tried them both. The spicy Yangnyeom Wings is their version of sweet and sour and hot wings. The sauce is just right with good tangy taste and viscosity. The skin is crunchy. So it is well prepared. The seafood pancake is also nice and the sauce is a good compliment of the dish. Then to my delights, their Tofu soup has improved a lot with good amount of ingredients this time. So I will come back again and try a few other items on the menu. Good job on improving the food. In the end, it's the food that matters the most to me. So keep it up!

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Megan E.

Visited this restaurant this Saturday on a whim. When you walk in the door the first thing you notice is the BYOB posting on the front door & second the adorable interior! The restaurant has a great ambiance and the servers are very friendly and helpful. The food we got was good, however I am giving it a 4/5 stars because the chicken was oddly diced in the chicken teriyaki (a bit stringy) & the beef bulgogi didn't blow us away either. The side dishes were good but the bean sprouts didn't have much flavor. Kimchi was A+!

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KIMCHI JIGGAEEEEE!! Love this place. Good atmosphere, great food, and the perfect amount of spice

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Food was awesome!! Can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu!!!!!!!!!!!

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Great food and service! I do wish they had some cocktails/liquor for the non-beer drinkers.

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Bib-n-bop was very good. Staff was friendly. (Why do I need 85 characters to post a review?)

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excellent food...very friendly staff. very fairly priced. Every entree ordered was excellent!!

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Great food and great service, would highly recommend to friends and family to experience this amazing place

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Food was amaze. Service was so kind and so good. I have nothing bad to say!! I will def go back :)

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The website listed is for a place in Calgary? Do they have a website?

I do not think they have their own website, just social presence. I think it'll be like their liquor/beer permits, eventually they will,

Does Gogi have a full bar? Specifically martinis and wine?

No, permits are still pending. But they are BYOB.

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