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    Gogi-wa

    4.9 (70 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Pan Asian
    Closed Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Spicy bulgogi bop
    Amanda J.

    Beautiful atmosphere outside with coy pond. Greeted as soon as we walked in and the owner walked us through the dishes and what was most popular, etc. The food was great as well. Virginia smack chicken looked so good but will get that next time. Will definitely recommend and return.

    Left: spicy pork cup bop; Right: kimchi bulgogi cup bop
    Lise H.

    A solid Korean gem located where you don't expect to find authentic Korean food. It won't beat a bigger restaurant with more options - but it does its small compact menu extremely well! It was my first time having cup bop which had a little bit of everything (japchae (Korean stir fry noodles), rice, veges, a fried mandu (Korean dumpling), and tasty meat) which made this a perfect pre-hike meal for us. A very homely tasty Korean spot - check them out if you are craving a little Korean fix!

    Spicy pork bop
    Sefali P.

    I see why #4, the Spicy pork cup bop, is the best seller. Meat is cooked just right, and I don't have to choose between rice or noodles - get the best of both! Loved that the bulgogi sandwich was served on a potato roll, as opposed to a sub as pictured. And just like the spicy pork in the bop, bulgogi was cooked & marinated well. The shop is small but well decorated with beautiful drawings, including items featured on the menu! Staff was friendly and the plaza it's located in has a boardwalk/beach vibe - unexpected but fun.

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    Natalie V.

    This is a definite visit if you like authentic Korean food! I got the kimchi bulgolgi bowl (bibimbap) and it was very yummy - could probably go for something spicier. We also tried the nachos and they were different but very yummy. The owners are SO kind. They brought out a heater along with blankets as we enjoyed our meal. At the end the kind gentleman brought us out warm green tea :)

    Korean Smack Chicken with honey soy garlic sauce. Amazing!

    Great food, owner very friendly and explained any questions we had. Amazing Korean Smack Chicken. The breading was extra crispy and the sauce very flavorful.

    Grilled chicken cup
    Steph A.

    Really good chicken and bulgogi. Cute porch to sit on. And the owners are super friendly.

    Beef Bulgogi
    Linda J.

    My friend and I both had the beef bulgogi and we shared an order of vegetable dumplings. Both were very delicious and very fresh tasting. The owner was very nice and attentive. This place is mostly for take out but does have outdoor seating. Don't fear though, they have dining bubbles! It was a cold rainy evening and Yujin made sure our dining bubble was the perfect temperature. What a fun evening! I will definitely be back. I want to try the kimchi and the spicy pork bowl.

    Bulgogi
    Nicole C.

    Happen to be staying at Massanutten in the off season, and we love Korean food, so we knew we had to check it out. Had the bulgogi with kimchi - so tasty! Really hit the spot on a cold and rainy day. It was a good balance of different tastes and textures. Highly recommend!!

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    Great food and value. Excellent service! We visit every time our family visits the area.

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    11 months ago

    Do not miss this place. High quality yummy food. The owner is nice to chat with too!!!

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    1 year ago

    After living in Korea several years I can say the food is authentic and delicious. Looking forward to coming back!

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    Great takeout korean bowls snd fried chicken. Wish they were open more, but good quality stuff.

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    Excellent food, service and ambiance! Owner is extremely kind you'll be so happy you went!

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    Food was delicious but the dumplings were fried and cheesy when I thought they would be steamed.

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    2 years ago

    Highly recommend. Was easy to pick up during our stay at Massanutten and delicious. Was also easy to order vegetarian.

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    4.1(202 reviews)
    27.5 mi
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    Dinner at Maru was marvelous :). Not a SINGLE thing we ordered tasted bad. I got the grapefruit…read moresoda, it was slightly tart but still sweet and yummy! For appetizers we got the Maru fries and their Korean Fried Chicken wings -- HIGHLY RECOMMEND! And a bonus is that their fries are gluten free yet still taste amazingly soft and savory. I ordered the Bibimbap with beef and my boyfriend had their beef bulgogi plate. 10/10, no notes :) Our tummies were full & happy at the end of the night. We came around 7:30 and they close at 8:30 during the week, so they delivered our food super fast, hardly had to wait. The restaurant is super cute inside, we got sat at a cozy booth near the door and it was lovely. The only reason I subtracted one star is because our server was kind, just not attentive at all. He took our order and then disappeared. I understand it was close to closing and he was probably ready to go, but he didn't even ask if everything came out okay or if we needed anything. Not a huge deal though -- our overall experience was great and I would 100% go back again and I think everyone visiting Charlottesville should try this spot. They also do have takeout if you wanna grab a yummy bite but don't want to dine ;)

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