Amazing service and cooking by Jane! She was very sweet and recommended the risotto (which was an overall fav)! The meat was delicious rick and high quality. We had the most popular and affordable combo on the menu, which included various types of meat, veggies, and banchan! The tartar was well flavored and perfect for a later snack. Also the wood tables and stone grills made the whole experience an interactive one and I'm so great full to GOOYI92 for having us! read more

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Gooyi92 popped up on my Tiktok fyp so thought to head over there to give it a try. Making a reservation same day for 5 people was relatively easy. We ordered a beef combo, large entail, and pork belly. Thought it was going to be too much but we actually finished everything but was also a bit too full. The ribeye in the beef combo was tender but the rib finger and the non marinated short rib was pretty chewy. The large entail had good flavor but wished the server cooked it a bit longer so it crisps up more. The pork belly was really good and with the spicy green onions was definitely the highlight of the meal. There was also a wide array of side dishes: cabbage, green onions, fish cake, etc. all super tasty. Service was also super attentive with water and side dishes refills. Overall: 8/10 read more

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"This restaurant slyly hides an 18% charge under the label of a "service fee" on the bill and then pressures customers to leave an additional tip." This kind of opaque practice alone leaves a bad impression, but to make matters worse, the food was mediocre at best. There are plenty of better Korean BBQ spots nearby, so there's no reason to choose this place. On top of that, the service was terrible. A female server, likely in her 40s or 50s, greeted us with an awkward smile, pretending to be friendly, but failed to explain anything about the menu properly. When we raised our concerns, our complaints were ignored, and the mandatory service fee was enforced regardless. It felt as if they added extra charges simply because we complained about the poor service. Unlike the voluntary tipping culture in the U.S., this restaurant employs an unpleasant practice of forcing hidden fees on customers. This place is a total disappointment. Save your time and money, and visit a better Korean BBQ restaurant instead. read more

Best KBBQ spot in OC?! Bookmark this spot ‼ In a sea of KBBQ spots, @gooyi92 definitely stands out with their approach on ensuring that the quality and execution of traditional Korean BBQ is WELL DONE (although not necessarily literally ). This @eater_la approved spot offers an elevated and elegant KBBQ experience that features meticulous and incredibly attentive table side service on portable grills. Their menu features traditional KBBQ steakhouse cuts such as their signature prime ribeye, marinated boneless short ribs, and prime ribeye cap, which are slow-grilled to literal tender and flavorful perfection, and a must-get in my book. Also featured on their menu: authentic Korean specials such as pork belly, intestines, and spicy chicken, as well as appetizers such as cold kimchi noodles, beef tartare, risotto, steamed egg and soybean paste soup. Definitely check out this hidden gem if you're in Irvine, and support a small and incredibly well-deserving Asian owned business! read more

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This Korean bbq place bills itself as "luxury" and it reflects in their price. Is the food worth the price though? That's debatable. The rib cap and the marinated short rib are very good, but the portions might be a bit small for $50ish and $45ish, respectively. Waiters were helpful, they cook for you, but once the cooking stops, the service slows. However the high quality meat does warrant 4 stars with one star taken off for price and slower service near the end of the meal. One thing I do really like is the smaller grill too - for our two meats they brought out two, and it cooks the meat more cleanly while cutting down on the smells read more

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Came here during June 25th evening. Service was superb. Many times they will notice what we needed and came with it. Super impressed

Stopped by for lunch on a Monday with a friend. There was no wait, although it was still a bit busy considering it was a Monday! There were only a couple servers, but they did a decent job of checking on us. During lunch they offer specials, which were great. We got the stir-fried pork, soft tofu stew, and cream udon. Split between two people it was more than enough food, with leftovers! It also came with the standard banchan. Everything was delicious! read more

First time visiting Gooyi and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a minute! We had an early dinner before dropping off some out of town family, and the Beef Combo was the perfect choice. Pro-Tip: the Beef Combo will feed 2-5 people, depending on how much pple eat. And don't be deceived after the first platter, a second whole platter of meat is coming. Pro-Tip 2: it can get crowded at peak hours so consider coming in between 4-5pm if you can. The meat was super succulent, and even tho it's a little more expensive, the price point:value is honestly much better than AYCE places. They include a ton of delicious banchan and the jjigae are lowkey fire - I love spice and both had a nice kick. The staff were super attentive and made sure the meat was cooked to perfection. And the interior and ambiance were very classy and clean. read more

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Went on a Friday during lunch, wasn't busy and got seated right away. We ordered the beef combo $140 something, and the intestine combo, which was around $70. For the combos, I don't like that there aren't different size options. Most other Kbbq places offer small/large combo. Quality of meat is good, service is a little slow. Had to remind our server several times for extra side dishes and our rice. read more

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Love the quality of their prime meats, we like them unmarinated & can't go wrong with any of them searing beautifully on the cute grills. Their ban-chan is yum & the soybean paste stew is a bit salty, but nothing that can't be quickly adjusted. Good service despite them being understaffed, our kind server was scrambling on her own for a bit before her teammate came in & assisted. Clean & cozy dining area, we'll be back! read more

Gooyi92 in Irvine offers an incredible lunch special menu, for $12 per person we got flavorful grilled pork and a tasty tofu soup along with unique banchan side dishes. The pork was super tender with an awesome marinade that packed a flavor punch. Their tofu soup had deep, savory broth and soft tofu. But what really stood out was their selection of banchan, which includes some items I haven't seen at other Korean spots. Between the high-quality proteins, homemade soups, and intriguing banchan, Gooyi92's lunch special provides fantastic value and a dining experience highlighting their flair for Korean flavors. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

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This isn't your typical KBBQ. To me it is full service KBBQ. Props to the ladies who are grilling our meats and servicing us all night I really don't know how they do it. I am grateful to have enjoyed a lovely date night with my husband here. It's 5 stars but it's also $$$. It's at the exact expectation of Irvine residents - high quality. I can't do the all you can eat places anymore because I s too much and cheap. I love the selection here. The combo was filling (supposed to be for 3.5 people) but my counterpart and I killled it because we were celebrating a great week. The beef combo was delicious and their steamed egg had so much flavor. Only thing I was disappointed was the rice doesn't come with the combo. It would be nice if they could just squeeze that in there as part of the combo deal. Either way we highly enjoyed our night, yes it was a little over our usual budget but well worth it. I could tell the other families in the restaurant were enjoying their meals too. Solid quality and solid service, everyone working in there was hustling and I appreciate the smile and greet when we arrive and leave. read more

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Food - The quality of meat was undeniably good. Tender and well marbled. My only complaint is the price. The portions are quite small and for ~$50 a plate, that is outrageous. Yes the meat is very good, but $50 is still a lot. Steamed egg was very fluffy and tasty! Soybean soup was lacking depth of flavor. Service - Very good. Our waiter cut and cooked our meat for us and was very attentive even though he was extremely busy. Ambiance - Decent amount of indoor seating. Clean and casual. The way they serve the meat was very cute and unique. Not many places use this kind of stone stove. Fun experience. read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a must try! I really loved the ambiance here! We were greeted by friendly servers/hostess. We were seated right away! They were very helpful with their recommendations. We ordered the egg plate, short ribs, and kimchi risotto. Everything was just so delicious especially the meat. It was so tender and tasty! I was impressed how the servers help cook the meat for us; the grill was super unique and cool imo. I also loved the side dishes especially the salad and the kimchi! I will definitely come back to try more. read more

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Me and my cousin were looking to try a fancier Korean bbq place and decided to check this place out. Plenty of parking space so no hassle there. There was no wait so we sat down immediately and browsed through the menus. We weren't really sure how the dishes would come out since our server didn't really explain much even when we asked but that's okay. We first attempted to order the rib eye but sadly it was sold out so we settled for the beef fingers and short rib. One thing you need to know is one order of a dish is probably good enough to fill up 2 people. The portions of the meat are generous so definitely keep that in mind. Our beef finger came out first and I have to say... the quality of the meat is really top notch. It was so juicy and tender! I couldn't wait for the short rib! Sadly that took about 15 minutes to come out. It seems our server forgot to take down the order of the short rib so that sucks. But eventually the plate did come out. I'm sure the ribeye would taste amazing here but this short rib is probably the best Ive had in a while. Really good marbling and balance between fat and meat. Extremely juicy and delicious! Some of the sides are good too. The little egg pancake, the green onion in some red sauce, and the sauces provided all are really tasty. Sadly, I can't give this place 5 stars only cause it seems like the service can be pretty shaky here. They cooked both our dishes at our table which is cool but they did forget to put down our order of the short rib which wasn't a deal breaker but still, I can't give it a solid 5 stars even though the meats we tried were absolutely delicious! Overall on the 2 dishes spent, (sides of rice weren't charged) it was around $59 tip included from each of us. I would say definitely come here if you're looking for more premium tasting meats to try! Keep in mind also the prices are pretty expensive for just one dish that can feed 2! Place can hopefully work on their service! read more

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My family and I came for the lunch special. The portions were generous and so delish! The service was prompt and welcoming. The ambiance was beautiful with lovely soothing music. The place is comfortable but classy. The food also came out pretty quickly. I will recommend this place to family and friends. Thank you for the lovely dining experience. read more

If you're into Korean food. This places is amazing. The food, the service, and the ambiance is all worth it. The servicer comes out and cuts and cooks the beef for you. No need to ask for anything. They constantly come by to take and give you side dishes. If you're in Irvine, you must stop by! This was the best restaurant in the area so far that I have eaten. read more

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their lunch menu is so good! the cold noodles have an incredibly flavorful broth and the kimchi stew is super. I was a really big fan of their beef tartare with the korean pears. the service was incredibly sweet and checked up on us and cooked our meat for us. the experience is definitely premium. read more

Gooyi92 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This is for my true foodies out there who are down to try it all My top 3 items you must try at... Goo-Yi 9.2 Irvine, Ca This is the type of meal you want to treat yourself. Bring some friends to share more than one entree because it's a lot! You don't want to go in with one entree. I like to come in with a crew and order a few items to share. And all these are all shareable. Tag that crew you want to feast this with My top 3 items starting with a starter 1. Beef Tartare | From the menu, it doesn't look a lot but once it's in front of you, it is plenty Everything comes separately on one plate Raw Beef Quail Egg Sesame oil Sliced Pears You mix all together but the pears. Once all mixed take a piece or two of the and some tartar and eat up 2. Prime Ribeye Cap Steak Loved how they requested how you would like it cooked. Of course, I am getting it medium rare. It's the only way. I'm this is grilled over a stone grill. Love those beauty line marks on that meat. Take that bite-size steak and dab it onto the salt it gives you. 3. Beef Intestines Combo When I see this on the menu, it literally just makes me happy. And I have this one friend who is down to eat it with me. You get to choose 3 from the following Tripe Abomasum Gopchang Daechang Which 3 are you getting? read more

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Hard to beat for the lunch special. We got the seafood tofu soup, it came out bubbling hot. Banchan was great with generous refills. read more

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We came for dinner on a Friday around 6:15pm and was seated right away. We order a medium Original combo - 2 orders of abomasum & 1 large entail and marinated prime boneless short rib. The original combo came with steamed eggs and kimchi stew. Both original combo and prime short ribs came with assorted veggies. The veggies included bean sprout, potato, mushroom, onion, garlic, asparagus and red bell pepper. The food came out quick. And our server used a torched to cooked the food quicker on the grill. The marinated prime boneless short rib was so so delicious. It was so tender & marinated was so good. The large entail was fatty, but with just a little sprinkle of salt, I was blown away. Chewy and exquisite in my mouth. I was a big fan of the abomasum. It was too tough. For 3 adults, it was a lot of food. read more

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This is a hidden gem. The food is really great quality, the service was excellent! It is hidden in the strip mall, so you would never know it was there. It is a little loud, but the food and service is the only thing we really care about. The risotto is insanely good ..we will be coming back for date night this Friday again read more

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This review is a few weeks overdue. Husband and I came and had the best experience. Staff was very nice they cooked the meat for us. Fresh from grill to your mouth! The ambiance is very cozy. I'm grateful to the lady server she noticed my big belly (preggo alert!) and automatically cooked the meat well done without me having to ask her. She served me with the warmest smile and said good bye to me personally at the door. I was very touched with her thoughtfulness. Food was 5/5. Husband and I ordered the beef premium package. Everything was delicious. Their side dishes really balanced out the meal for us. We will for sure return to try the intestines option. read more

My girlfriend and I love this place and it is our go-to for Korean food. We always order the un-marinated boneless short ribs and the quality is always amazing. The meat definitely melts in your mouth. The 4 side dishes are excellent. Most importantly, our server is usually the short hair Korean lady and she is so good with service. She is always smiling and always treat us very well. We actually look forward to seeing her when we visit. We come here at least once a month. read more

Gooyi92 is truly a hidden gem!! Everything we ordered was really delicious and great quality, especially the meats. On the menu, there is one Combo, which seems to be their most popular item. We didn't get it because it is ALL intestines. So we opted out and ordered a la carte. We ordered the marinated prime short ribs, steamed eggs, kimchi fried rice, and spicy cold noodles. The short ribs was cooked on a traditional charcoal grill and the staff cooked it in front of you. It was so tender and perfectly seasoned, the flavor was on point. I highly recommend! Honesty everything we got was perfect. The 4 side dishes balanced the meal well. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Service was good but there was only 1 server when we went, and was pretty busy. Food was good as well for lunch special. Would go back

Expensive, but ACTUALLY worth the price. I'm not saying its value, but the meat is delicious and the service is amazing. The workers are very nice and very talkative. Not trying to be racist but I usually dont get much interaction at korean restaurants because I am not Korean. Here at Gooyi92, this was not the case. I can tell the management treats their workers very well too, as they really care about them. They can cook for you, which is great since these meats are higher quality and should be handled by ppl who know what they are doing. read more

Came here around 7:30p on a Saturday night and there was about a 15 minute wait for a table for 4. Goo yi isn't an AYCE place, but they do grill the food for you similar to at Baekjeong. The portion size of the Cheese Tripe Fried Rice was smaller than I was expecting given the price, but this was the unexpected highlight of the night for me. Absolutely delicious and I would go back just for this. The Beef Intestine combo was also very good. I'll admit that I don't usually go for the intestines when eating kbbq but these were definitely better than the intestines at most other places. The Prime Ribeye was fantastic - super flavorful and tender - exactly what you'd expect from quality rib eye. Our server was very nice, and graciously paused long enough when cooking the meat to let me get some good pics. Overall I'd say Goo-yi 9.2 is an absolute must try for anyone who likes beef intestines as that is their specialty, but even if you don't like intestines, they have other great options such as the prime ribeye that still make it a top tier choice for kbbq in general. Food: Cheese Tripe Fried Rice Beef Intestine Combo Prime Ribeye read more

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My new favorite kbbq restaurant in Irvine! Friendly service, delicious food and nice ambiance. Located in a nice spacious plaza with lot of parking! I came in for dinner and ordered the beef combo. They cook for you at the side of the table and were very friendly and attentive. My favorites were the prime boneless short rib and prime ribeye! The meat was so tender and melted in your mouth. There were lot of side dishes as well! Make sure to reserve online, especially during dinnertime! I will definitely be back! read more

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WOW! The lunch special here is amazing. Great value, great service, and the food is delicious. The banchan are unique, well-flavored, beautifully plated and the staff proactively refilled them! Speaking of the staff, they were so friendly and do everything with a cheerful attitude and a smile on their face. I ordered the pork intestine tofu soup. It came out quickly and was everything I could have wanted in a tofu soup - deep in flavor and piping hot. I did notice that the pot itself wasn't hot enough to cook my egg, but that's just a minor detail in my opinion given how quickly the food came out. Someone in my party ordered the stir fried spicy pork. WHAT VALUE! For $12, the portion size was quite large. Overall, our experience with the lunch special here was great. The ambience was nice, the service was great, the food was delicious, and we were in and out in just under 40 minutes, which I consider to be a plus for a lunchtime meal. read more

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Food was great! The waitress cooked the food on the table for us, and let us know when things were ready. This was a great experience however the price is on the higher end, but the restaurant is overall very clean and did not have a long wait when we came! read more

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This restaurant is not a typical Korean restaurant - the banchan is both limited in variety and different, just lettuce salad and white kimchi and the steamed egg casserole. The meats for grilling are mostly plain (not marinated, like what Koreans call LA-style kalbi) and are served with dipping sauces. But everything is so good, especially the steamed egg casserole and the white kimchi, and it feels like a more elevated experience than most Korean bbq places. read more

If craving Korean bbq and also looking for high quality meat, this is your spot. This is not Ayce, which I actually prefer. All servers will set up the stoves, cut and cook all meat and toppings, while you sit back and relax. The prime ribeye was to die for and I recommend ordering the kimchi cheese fried rice. All items can be ordered al la carte and all came out at a reasonable time. We were able to be seated on a Friday night without a reservation. There is optional outside seating, but I felt safe enough to be at indoors, as tables still had space in between each. For 2 people, ordering 2 types of meat was the perfect amount, and portions were generous ! read more

Gooyi92 - Prime Ribeye - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I ate dinner here last weekend and was pleasantly surprised with both the high price and low price options available. As this was my first time, I ordered the cheese tripe fried rice and enjoyed eating that alongside the banchan. Our waitress was extremely attentive, entertaining, and hospitable! I will likely come back here. read more

We came at lunch time on a Monday and we were the only ones in the restaurant. Overall , it was on the pricey side was the quality of meat served and overall quality was ok. The server helped to cook the meat. And they will use the blow torch to speed up the cooking. If it was crowded things would love more slowly. read more

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Went to Gooyi for an early dinner on New Year's Eve. Dining room was pretty crowded and the three servers working that shift really hustled from table to table, making sure all meats at every table was cooking properly. We ordered the Prime Beef Rib, Prime Boneless Short Rib and Pork Belly. Thanks to the hustling wait staff, everything was cooked to perfection and we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely come back for another meal soon. Well deserved 5 stars. read more

Came here for dinner and it was delicious! We got the beef combo, which was nice to try different kinds of meats. But will defs probs try the meats a la carte because we liked the marinated meat more. The service is good, the staff cooks the meat for you, which is nice! read more

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Awesome lunch specials for just $11.92 with 11 options to choose from. The two of us came on a Friday afternoon and were immediately greeted and seated at our table. We opted for the small intestine soft tofu stew and stir fried spicy pork. Both of the dishes were solid and tasty with bold flavors. Lunch specials also came with unlimited banchan and side of rice. We left feeling full and satisfied with the portion. Service was friendly, and they refilled our banchan throughout the meal. Can't wait to be back to try the other dishes. They run these lunch specials from 11am - 4pm everyday. read more

I was satisfied with my dinner here. Their meat was tender, and soft, the steam egg was fluffy and smooth and the side dishes were refreshing and flavorful. Their service was amazing. Our server had a big smile on her face, making us feel very welcomed. It was a great dining experience at Gooyi92. read more

Arrived at 12 noon on a Saturday. Chinese New Year actually hahah. Outdoor dining only. It's supposedly LUXURY Korean bbq lol. For sure not all you can eat. Ok so ... was the food good? It's what everyone wants to know. Sides... eh... tofu... eh... but the marinated beef is top notch. Letme go into details. Utensils. Plates. Trays. Etc. all freaking disposable. Like paper disposable. For sure not luxurious whatsoever. But covid times I guess. Sides: sides come with the items on the third page...so it'd Kim chi soup.... tofu soup etc etc. I got the Kim chi soup. Ehhh 3/5 stars. Full of tomato soup. Like a ton of tomato. Not a fan. Unlimited refills on the salad and the ban Chan tho. Although really lacking. Marinated beef. 5/5 stars. It's freaking delicious. I mean kang hodong top notch. Maybe even better. Melts in your mouth good. Downfall.... I got home and both my wife and I did not feel well. Our stomachs were churning all throughout the night. This was our only meal. We did NOT feel well most likely due to something in the food we ate, as I was making frequent visits to the bathroom. Sorry to say, I won't be coming back. Not sure if it was the beef, or the sides, but definitely something wasn't settling well. Anyway, overall 3/5 stars. Quite expensive also! read more

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