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    Gooyi92

    4.2 (253 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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 .

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Lunch Special Chicken
    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!

    Cold kimchi noodles (lunch special)
    Liz B.

    Their weekday lunch special is very affordable at $12 per dish. The tofu soup was very flavorful and the perfect amount of spice. The cold kimchi noodle was also refreshing, though I wish it came with some protein. I'd like to come back to try the bbq, the other tables that ordered it looked good and the waiter helped cook their meats. Service was quick, and the spot is located in a busy plaza with lots of other Asian restaurants next door, but parking is never hard.

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

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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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    Service was awesome. I had the pork belly and I thought it was delicious. Would go back again for sure.

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    Ask the Community - Gooyi92

    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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    4.0(803 reviews)
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    The bad news is that their deluxe menu now has less appetizers and nigiri sushi. The good news is…read morethat it now offers more meat options. They also have a monthly special where the deluxe menu is buy one get one free with purchase of a drink. Score! We came today for dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Our family favorites are all their thin sliced meats, and there were many different options today. Beef belly wins our absolute favorite. Our favorite appetizer is their chicken karage, SO good. We made reservations at 5 (when they open), and everything was so fresh and tasty. Save room for their ice cream! I see many wait in line to get seconds. Sometimes it's the little things that stand out in a restaurant, like a sweet treat after. Also their service is always friendly. Will definitely be back again!

    This review is unfortunately before we even got to eat here…read more Yesterday was supposed to be our first visit to 7 Sushi. I've been trying to get here for a while and finally had the chance, so I made a reservation directly through the restaurant's Yelp page and even received a confirmation. We showed up excited... only to find out they're closed on Mondays. You can imagine the disappointment on my family's faces--and yeah, I was pretty embarrassed, thinking I had messed something up. But I didn't. If a restaurant is closed on certain days, their reservation system shouldn't allow bookings or send confirmations for those days. We never even made it inside, so I can't comment on the food--but this was a frustrating first impression and something they really need to fix.

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    Heritage Barbecue

    Heritage Barbecue

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    16.5 mi
    $$

    Swung by San Clemente with couple of friends and went to this cool spot called Heritage barbecue…read more It is right in the heart of their downtown district. As usual, I ordered a little bit of everything and was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the brisket and the sides that came with it. It's also great that they have a little bar on the side where you can order your selections. Don't be fooled by what you see online when they say it's all sold out. There is stuff that's still there when you walk in and is available. First off service was great. They take the time at the cash to explain to you what everything is and you get a chance to see how much you've ordered and if it's not enough, you can add right away. Once that is done there is a person that seats You and gives you a table there's also a bar on the side where you can order your own drinks. I would definitely choose a beer to go along with the barbeque. Once everything arrives and dick in you notice just how good everything is brisket was the number one star for everyone at our table. The decor is nice. You're sitting in an outdoor area with a lot of shade and they also has this kind of rustic look. Next time I'm in San Clemente I would definitely go back and have another bite.

    TLDR: It's another shot at breaking the glass ceiling of Texas BBQ within California. Although the…read moreline may suggest that this place hits (or even cracks) the clear barrier, I feel that it fails to hit that mark. Brisket: Smokey, salty, meaty, and occasionally fatty. It's everything you want in a brisket. Is it the best? No. Is it the softest? No. Does it taste unique? No. It's another brisket in the mountain of restaurants that claim that they've successfully brought Texas BBQ to California. You get it because brisket has found itself as a pillar within the wave of artisan Texas BBQ, but I'd had at least 3 that are better. Tri-tip: Maybe we got an older batch, but it was on the dryer end. I had a hard time differentiating the taste of this, compared to the other meats that we got, something that I didn't have a problem with when ordering tri-tip elsewhere. Pork Ribs: I've been lucky to have never had a bad rib from establishments that give a damn and that streak continues here. The decision of making a spare rib that isn't fall off the bone is respected, as the meat is soft once you bite it off the bone. Pulled Pork Sando: Knee jerk reaction.... It tasted like Pork Adobo. Upon further mulling and consideration...... It's good Pork Adobo. Mac n' Cheese: It's the best Mac n' Cheese in a Texas BBQ spot that I've had. I love how the noodle, sauce, and panko breadcrumbs complemented each other. I thought the watery cheese sauce was gonna give me an ick, but the taste was good and shook off the negative thoughts. Ambiance: It's good outdoor dining. The area is a quiet and "posh" neighborhood, so you don't really get the drawbacks of eating outside. The non-city nature of the region also provides this sense of calmness within the location. Service: The line will be long, but the employees have a good process. Order taker rings you up, "pitmaster" (who really just cuts the meat for you) proves you got what you ordered, and you're seated after you pay.

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    Frank BBQ & Noodles

    Frank BBQ & Noodles

    4.4(168 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Rating: 8/10 First…read moretime trying this spot. I was seated quickly with no wait, and ordered on the table QR code. I ordered the 3 combo (soy sauce chicken, char siu pork, roasted duck) plate with rice. All the meats were freshly chopped and tasty. Protein (and fat) packed hearty meal that I would definitely come back for!

    Oh the timing. Just when I finally get this written out to post, it turns out that Frank's BBQ &…read moreNoodles has come and gone. Not that I can say I'm all that surprised in hindsight, but it's still kind of a shame. Mostly because I just wish the food had been better, but also because, despite how impressive the OC food scene is, I hadn't come across any BBQ joints/Cantonese restaurants that SF has so many of until randomly stumbling across this place! Then again, maybe I've just been too distracted by the many Taiwanese options that the Bay Area is so criminally short on... Compared to some of the Chinese BBQ joints that I frequent in the Bay Area, this place felt so much newer and a whole lot cleaner/nicer. That said, while the menu appeared to be a whole lot narrower, they still had a decent selection of offerings to choose from. Along with their nearly twenty different sides/snack dishes, which include items like pig ears with chili sauce, cucumber salad, chicken wings, wontons in chili oil, and tofu skin salad, they also had BBQ meats, like Roasted Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Char Siu, a mix of rice and noodle dishes, and combination plates of their BBQ meats over rice or noodles. Sadly, though, no crispy skin roast pork, which was a huge bummer. -- SWEET FRIED CORN Admittedly, this initially didn't catch my eye, but I'm glad we ended up trying it. Every piece was crispy and I liked how sweet and flavorful the corn was. Plus, it was how this wasn't all that oily, though, I wouldn't have minded a bit more batter for some added crunch. -- WONTONS IN CHILI OIL Not too shabby. Although the skins felt a little overcooked, each piece was fairly plump and I thought the filling was pretty tasty. It was also unexpected to see a bit of broth with the chili oil, but it had a nice flavor to it and just the right amount of spice. -- TWO BBQ ITEM RICE PLATE with Char Siu and Roasted Duck I was the most excited for this, but it left me feeling conflicted. On the plus side, the bowl had a fair amount of both meats and the duck was really good - really juicy and the skin was golden brown. On the other hand, the char siu was super fatty and the rice was mushy. -- DICED GROUND PORK ON RICE...$13.99 More solid than spectacular, but still satisfying enough. Like with the BBQ plate, the meat to rice ratio favored the former and I thought the egg and the veggies complemented this well. At the same time, I wish this had more sauce to it, as the pork look a little dry/pale. In addition to how convenient it was to come here (there was a steady crowd, but it never got packed inside), I appreciated how fast our food came out. Also, I'm not sure if we just got lucky, but it wasn't nearly as hard to find a space in the complex's parking lot as it seemed it would be. Between all of that, the food being decent, and the relatively friendly service, Frank's BBQ & Noodles wasn't bad for some Chinese BBQ. However, it definitely could've been better, especially if Roast Pork had been one of their offerings!

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    GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar - Premium Lamb Belly Skewers

    GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar

    3.9(411 reviews)
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    I always end up overordering here because there's just so many delicious options to choose from. I…read morelove coming here for their skewers, especially the kidney and intestine ones. Some things are hit and miss. I will say Idk if their ice machine just wasn't working the day I went. They gave room temperature water which is fine but their cold noodles were also served with room temperature which took away from it being a refreshing dish. Skip the abalone because I can tell it wasn't fresh and it was a bit rubbery. Jellyfish salad is always bomb! Their eggplant BBQ is perfection too. Their grill could be a little hotter as the skewers were lukewarm. Other than that, still a place I enjoying eating at and I will continue coming back!

    Upon arrival, the restaurant was about half full on a weekend--comfortable in the sense that there…read morewas no wait, but the atmosphere already felt slightly underwhelming. The dining area was noticeably cold, and the temperature didn't appear adjusted for the low occupancy. This became more obvious as the food arrived, since everything cooled down quickly. Even with metal warming trays, the dishes struggled to retain heat, and once barbecue items turn lukewarm, both texture and flavour decline noticeably. Across the meats, there was a surprising lack of differentiation in marination. The lamb skewers, beef tongue, and other grilled items all seemed to share the same base seasoning, with only the sauces changing to distinguish them. The lamb skewers themselves were very lean, cut into uniform blocks that looked tidy but lacked richness and the expected fatty depth that gives lamb its aroma and juiciness. The beef tongue was slightly more enjoyable, but still arrived lukewarm, which dulled its texture and impact. The signature chicken wings were slightly dry, with a sauce that didn't add much dimension. The grilled scallop dish was the most disappointing--mostly vermicelli with only a minimal amount of scallop, leaving it dry and lacking substance. That said, the highlight of the night was unexpectedly the fried chicken skin chicharrón. Crisp, airy, and indulgently fatty, it delivered exactly what the rest of the meal was missing--heat, texture, and unapologetic flavour. I didn't explore much beyond the barbecue items and a few appetizers, as the consistency already raised questions about the rest of the menu. The meal ended up being mostly cold beer paired with lukewarm meats and limited service attention. Even getting staff attention for drinks required effort. Overall, the experience felt flat and underpowered--especially because the core dishes never held temperature or distinction long enough to build impact, with the exception of a single standout in the fried chicken skin.

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    4.3(2.3k reviews)
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    I've been telling my family about this place for years and finally we made plans for dinner to come…read morehere. We got here on Friday night 4/3/26 around 5:30pm. All the tables were full and there was one party of 11 just ahead of us. Our wait for a table was like 30 minutes or so. Once we were up we were guided to a table towards the back for five. Our server asked if we been here before and if we wanted anything else besides water to drink. My brother and his fiance split a full order of the beef ribs and side order of sauteed garlic green beans. My mom and step dad split a full order of beef ribs while I ordered a full rack of baby back ribs which came with two side orders. I picked coleslaw and onion rings which I shared with the family. The food came out promptly. Everyone enjoyed their food. The baby back ribs were moist with flavor, smoked and went well with their bbq sauce. The rest of the family really like their beef ribs. And they even commented that it was better than the other bbq places we been to. Definitely will return and highly recommend.

    Came by for dinner tonight as I was craving BBQ ribs. I was disappointed that the old menu is no…read morelonger available. I used to get a two-meat combo before for around $25. Today I ordered the 1/3 spareribs with mac & cheese. I also added a blueberry cornbread/muffin. This came out to $28 and change. Food: Disappointed. The meat had no flavor at all. Bland taste. The spicy BBQ sauce wasn't spicy at all. I asked an employee about it, and he stated they don't make it hot anymore. The mac & cheese and cornbread was good though, but I was there for the ribs. Service: Slow. We waited for around 15-20 minutes for our food. Our server did not come by once to offer a refill or check up on us. Overall, I won't be coming back. What was once a great spot for BBQ for me isn't anymore. Something changed here.

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