A local Korean friend recommended Gooyi92, so we finally gave it a try and really enjoyed it. The highlight for me was the meat quality and the fact that the staff grills everything for you. The thicker cuts were super tender and juicy, with a nice sear on the outside. I also appreciated that the flavors weren't overly salty or heavily marinated. It's nice being able to actually sit, eat, and talk without constantly watching the grill ，The restaurant also felt comfortable and wasn't too loud. Great spot for a date night or dinner with friends. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Elevated KBBQ experience with friendly staff who cook everything for you. I celebrated a friend's birthday here and appreciated how accommodating the staff was. They helped us store and light our cake at the end of the meal. We ordered the combo, which was plenty of meat for four people. The meat was tender, and the marinated option was my favorite. The meal also comes with refillable side dishes. Service was quick and attentive on a weekday. One thing to note is that since they don't use traditional stovetops with ventilation, the restaurant can smell a bit like gas from the grills. read more

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Really enjoyed this Korean BBQ spot in Irvine, conveniently located right next to H Mart. We ordered the three-beef combo (around $140+), and the quality of the meat was excellent--definitely the highlight of the meal. If you're wondering whether the combo saves money, ordering the cuts individually comes out to about the same price, so it's more about the convenience than the discount. One thing I really appreciated was that the server cooked everything for us. It made the meal much more relaxing since we could just enjoy the conversation and perfectly cooked meat without worrying about grilling. The portions were satisfying without leaving us feeling overly stuffed for 2 people, which made the experience even better. If you're in the mood for high-quality beef and a comfortable dining experience, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back! read more

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 read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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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! read more

Gooyi92 - Lunch Special Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

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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! :) read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

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Long-time customer here, and this was a first. Drove all the way out only to be refused service because a machine was broken, with no clear explanation of what that even meant or why it prevented them from seating me at all. No apology that made sense, no alternative offered. The food has always been excellent, but being turned away for a reason no one could explain is not how you treat customers who've supported you for years. Do yourself a favor and call ahead to confirm their equipment is actually working before you make the drive. Apparently? read more

Wow!! I celebrated my birthday here with my friends today! It's a Tuesday, and we were served by two amazing waitresses who were incredibly kind and provided top-notch service from start to finish. Highly recommended! Their combo sets are the perfect size for groups, and the price is unbeatable. The quality of the meat was outstanding. We ordered the Daechang (Large Intestine) and Gopchang (Small Intestine) combo, and the Medium size was so generous that it left all of us completely full and satisfied. To top it all off, the side dishes--steamed egg (Gyeran-jjim) and soybean paste stew (Doenjang-jjige)--were absolutely fantastic. As a huge fan of Korean food, I highly, highly recommend this place! read more

Great service and food! Their short rib is the best. I always order the marinated version. I also love their steamed egg and you can order with extra cheese on top. So yummy! Their tofu soup comes with big chunks of tofu and tastes so delicious. To me their tofu soup is better than other places that specialize in tofu soup. Like any other Korean place their free side dishes are unlimited supply and always so freshly made and so nutritious. They complement to protein and provide you with a balanced meal. Definitely worth to try! read more

Lack of staff. We constantly were asking for water, refill in sides, and clearing dishes out of the way. The staff was too busy which in turn caused unpleasant and poor service. It felt as if we were a burden on the staff to be there. There are much better Korean bbq restaurants in the area. read more

NOT KIDS FRIENDLY. we came in and my baby was a little loud once in a while out of excitement. the fee tables next to us were ok and even wave at her. the lady staff however, told us that our baby was too loud and im not sure what she said but her gesture was like telling us to bring our baby put of the restaurant (she was using her hand to cover her ear then point at the baby and point her hand out at the door) this is all while we were eating and my wife had to bring our baby out. it was a horrible experience and the food wasn't even that good. thank you for ruining our night Gooyi92 read more

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 read more

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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. read more

Gooyi92 - Beef Intestine Stew (L) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Tried GOOYI92 and really enjoyed it The beef BBQ was definitely the highlight -- super flavorful, tender, and cooked perfectly. You can really taste the quality. The overall experience was smooth, and the vibe felt lively and great for a casual meal with friends. Service was friendly and attentive too. Would come back for the beef for sure read more

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. read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Great prices , great quality and amazing service ! Their pork belly is fantastic. Their lunch offering is excellent too !! Don't miss it ! read more

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. read more

Gooyi92 - Cold kimchi noodles (lunch special) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Top notch gopchang. Also their risotto and steamed egg with some cheese on top was super yummy. Service very great too. I highly recommended if your craving some gopchang. Their Banchan were also very delicious especially the sliced white onion. read more

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My 2.5 yo is extremely picky, and her food pyramid looks like pasta/bread/rice (much more than) broccoli (more than) meat. And yet, when we took her to Gooyi92, she'd feed herself with the meat that we cut up into little pieces for her, and asked for more. So that should tell you right off the bat the quality and taste of the food here. This place isn't too far from home for us, and is situated in a plaza that we frequent for a couple other restaurants. But eating in / Kbbq hasn't been on our radar much since post-pandemic, until an old-time friend came visiting recently and mentioned that they'd like kbbq food. So we checked Yelp and decided to try this place out. Long story short, the fact that we returned within a matter of weeks should speak volumes to how much we enjoyed our meals here. But, getting to the meat of the review (pun intended) - we ordered the meal sets so we could sample a number of different meats. The presentation of these on the cutting board and the cute grills was excellent to start. I was immediately drawn to the great color of the slightly tarred but raw meat. And then they grilled and torched it to perfection on your behalf worked well for a large party because they could be grilling on the side -- to avoid the kids -- and then bringing the cooked food on smaller plates to the center of the table. My picky 2.5 yo had to fight her meat-loving big brothers on getting all the pieces. I liked the marinated ribs but really they were all excellent. Ok so the price tag is a bit on the high side, but you're paying for quality food and service so what can I say :) read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Craving Korean, maybe because I'm hooked on K Dramas, especially crime thrillers... went to trusty Yelp and searched and found Gooyi92. The food posted here looked super tasty and tempting! So, we order the Beef Combo, Prime Short Rib, Prime Ribeye and Prime Rib Fingers. Our server was super friendly, attentive and made sure our meat was grilled perfectly. My favorite, the Prime Short Rib hands down. The meat was as like candy, melted in your mouth, super tender. The interior definitely non pretentious, super chill and cozy place. I like the fact that it's not your AYCE K BBQ with that giant grill in the middle of the table. This place has my business. Definitely coming back! read more

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Been coming here regularly for the past few months and quality and service continue to remain top notch. We're in love with the kimchi here - unlike anything you find anywhere else. We come with a 5 yr old who devours everything here so for family friendly. read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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 . read more

Gooyi92 - Fly baby in the salad - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

OK, if you want Korean barbecue, but not your typical Korean barbecue yet have somewhat of a show, this spot is unassuming and will blow you out of the water. Our entire table was on fire... the steak is so super juicy and soft. I love all the side dishes and I felt like they have really unique side dishes like chives. Also their salad and dressing is out of this world. I don't think it's good for humongous groups, but I highly recommend this for a group of 2 to 6 people. read more

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Found this spot while we were nearby. Opted for it over baekjong. Probably should've gone to baekjong. The large intestine (daechang, large entrail) was okay. They start the cooking off for you but when I tried flipping the less cooked sides, m The plate didn't really get hot enough or stay hot enough to evenly render the fat on all the pieces. The prime ribeye was a total joke. Super tough. It says USDA prime guaranteed. Maybe it wasn't meat but the way it was cooked? The risotto tasted like it was made with creamer powder but to be honest, I liked it. The steamed egg was alright. I didn't try the creamy udon that was at our table, but it was all eaten so presumably decent. The feedback on the tartare at our table - one person liked it and two didn't love it. I didn't try it bc I was a bit turned off by frozen pieces and bits of ice. Yukhwe isn't my jam normally anyway. I appreciated the assortment of banchan that was a step above the usual tofu house type selections. The service was good and friendly. The inside was cozy. I wanted to give them three stars but honestly I don't think there's anything worth coming back for. I like their menu, the experience fell short. read more

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Went to Gooyi92 last Wednesday with my family. Didn't consider it a Korean BBQ restaurant more of a hybrid. Service was really great. Food and ingredients made for a wonderful experience. The Intestine was a complete surprise. Really terrific. Rib eye steak was nice and juicy and their side dishes were delicious. Still trying to figure out what I'll eat there next time read more

With meats like Prime Ribeye and Marinated Boneless Short Rib, ordering their beef combo can feed a family of 4 or 2 hungry foodies. It also comes with Ribeye Fingers, a steamed egg with cheese, soybean paste stew, an assortment of veggies and banchan. The Cream Udon has a cheesy Alfredo hint to it. Their service is great and the chefs cook the meat and veggies in front of you, so they'll be able to accommodate any request. The restaurant is clean and has a calm environment. It's located in the North Park Plaza in Irvine. For a full breakdown video, you can check out @ToshiEats on Instagram. read more

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amazing steak melts in your mouth service was great a little pricey but well worth it

I use to come here so much then the service dropped bad but my friends and I came tonight and honestly thr service by a gentleman by the name of Bryan was absolutely amazing! We all had a wonderful time and we're all coming back to our spot here again. Ty Bryan for an amazing service. Your smile n kindness and focus to our need was amazing! Ty so much and see you here regularly my friend! read more

With all the inflation and current economic conditions, it's getting harder to find places to eat that won't break the bank, not to mention under $15. However, I saw that there were 11 options for $11.92 lunch specials (one per person, 11am-4pm every day) and was curious to try. We ordered a beef brisket tofu soup, seafood tofu soup, and cream udon. Food arrived promptly and was nothing special, but for its price, it was filling and hit the spot. The tofu soups were around a medium spice level, and I appreciated how the rice wasn't soggy. Service was also good, as we didn't even ask for a refill on fish cake but our server saw that we were done and brought us more. Overall, restaurant is known for a luxury kbbq experience (which I will have to try some other time), but I like the addition of the more affordable options! read more

Gooyi92 - Seafood Soft Tofu Stew, Beef Brisket Soft Tofu Stew, and Cream Udon - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I have to give this restaurant two thumbs up. The food was delicious and are good quality too. I ordered the meat combination, it doesn't come with rice. You have to order separately. The combination included meat, side dishes, soup and steamed egg. I have to say, the steamed egg with cheese on top went so well together. The steamed egg was amazingly delicious!!! I loved it. The service was wonderful! The waitress cooked for me. The restaurant is clean and so is the bathroom. read more

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Delicious! Most of the meat is pretty top quality (except the first one in the set had some chewy pieces). However, the overall experience and the short ribs are amazing! The staff are super friendly and accommodating. They cook at the side of your table and make it very entertaining (better than hibachi grill places). The place is a little pricier, but comparable to Kang Ho baekjeong. We brought the entire family (party of 12) and they were very accommodating. We called ahead and they welcomed us when we walked right in. The sangria is really yummy and light. I didn't prefer the creamy udon but we got it for the kiddos and they were fine with it. The kids also really enjoyed the pancake banchan. Definitely a great spot to bring the family when they're visiting from out of town. My parents were impressed and they rarely are. My dad kept saying the owner must be a good guy to have service this good! read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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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.

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

很多東西， 得之我幸， 失之我命，選擇放下， 不是為了原諒別人，而是為了放過自己～ 今天要介紹的餐廳在 爾灣， 烤肉的的器具看起來就很吸引人， 在餐廳吃飯，擺盤跟穿衣服一樣， 有花心思的就是比較吸睛，我們選了Ribeye, 這道好像一天限量五分，肉質非常的嫩，沾點海鹽就很好吃了，從頭到尾， 店員會過來幫忙烤，完全不用自己動手，蒸蛋很棒，豆腐湯風味更佳， 但一開始給的小菜， 我通通不喜歡，在附近的朋友們， 這家去過了嗎？ read more

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