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Kogi Gogi BBQ

3.8 (958 reviews)
PriceyBarbeque, Korean
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Julie L.

We always walk by this place, and we finally decided to give it a try! We came on a Friday with 6:30pm reservations and were seated right away. As soon as they set your table, all the banchan are already waiting -- love that you can start snacking the moment you sit down! I thought they'd ask which meat set we wanted, but our server just asked if we were ready to order, so we went for it. We got brisket, galbi, pork belly, pork jowl, ribeye, and then more galbi and brisket (at some point we lost track and just kept eating ). The food itself was solid, but the service was a bit slow -- a few meats we ordered either took forever or never made it to the table. We ended up munching on banchan while waiting. We also ordered corn cheese, but it never came out... even after asking three times. By the time they brought the bill, we were like, "Umm, we're still waiting for our corn cheese!" We really wanted that dish too! They were quick to swap our grill early on, but later when things slowed down, it kind of felt like they were trying to wrap us up. The server asked if we were still grilling, and when we said yes, he said he'd bring a new grill -- but never did. Instead, he came back with the bill. That was our sign that maybe we shouldn't stuff ourselves! Overall, the food satisfied our KBBQ craving, but service could've been smoother. We'd come back if we were in the area and wanted something convenient, but probably wouldn't go out of our way for it.

Tteokbokki
Veronica P.

Solid AYCE in Sunset! Came for dinner around 8 pm and was able to find street parking nearby, just had to walk a little. Upon arrival Kogi was busy, but we were seated right away! Opted for the Kogi Special which was $44.99/ pp. It's a small establishment and tables are seated a little close, but doesn't take way from the experience. Banchan was already prepared as we were seated. They were all good, but I favored the kimchi, japchae, and pickled radish slices. For the meats, we ordered the same each round. We had Spicy beef bulgogi, Marinated Galbi, Pork belly, and Short ribs. They went well with the sauces that they had! Forgot to ask our server what the red sauce was but it was sweet and the other was t crack sauce which had a little kick to it! The sides we ordered were really good too! I was surprised to see Spicy Tteokbokki on the menu as most AYCE KBBQ places do not offer that. It wasn't too spicy and loved how soft the rice cakes were. We also ordered the Corn cheese and it wasn't your usual corn cheese, I think there were bell pepper pieces and it added more flavor! Service was great. Despite there being 3 servers tending to full tables, our server checked in on us frequently, making sure our grills were changed, fulfilling our orders, and requests. Saving this spot for next time :)

Banchan
Mariel M.

Came here at 5:30 on a Monday and surprisingly was able to easily find street parking. It wasn't busy at all, so we got seated right away. We opted to do the $44pp option. You get banchan as you're seated, and they were all decent/pretty good. I really liked the pickled veggies, and the japchae was also a favorite of the table. The radish slices were also super delicious, and I got a few more refills of this throughout the night because it paired really well with the meats. I'm not the best person to speak on quality of meat, but I enjoyed pretty much all our meats! The brisket is a classic, but delicious! I'm not a fan of beef bulgogi at most AYCE places, but it was my favorite here. Not too sweet, and it was super tender and not too chewy which is what I run into at most spots. The sides at Kogi Gogi might be equally as delicious as all the meats. I loved the variety, something that you don't see too often at KBBQ places. We got the egg soufflé, sweet and spicy rice cakes and cheese corn, and they were all delicious. The service here was amazing! Our server was super quick with taking our order, despite him being the only one serving everyone (at least it looked like it). Our grill was changed without us asking, and our table was filled with food the whole night. This spot is definitely a lot smaller than other KBBQ places I've been at, but probably my favorite that I've had in the city. Definitely recommend for an indulgent, casual dinner with friends or family! I will be back

Enoki Mushrooms wrapped in Pork and Zuchini
Gwyneth C.

Very funny and nice servers. It feels very lively inside, and it smells amazing, even from the outside. Food is great, I mean you cook it yourself. The variety has a lot of delicious choices. Meat quality is good too. My favorites are the the mushrooms wrapped with pork and grilled pineapple.

KBBQ
Patricia B.

Kogi Gogi is an ok AYCE KBBQ spot in the city. The meat quality was fine, the dishes on the signature menu were good (except the steamed egg seemed a little overcooked), and the banchan was nice. My friends and I just did the special menu ($44.99) and ordered a Watermelon Soju Cocktail ($27), which totaled to around $265 with tax and tip. Thought it was pretty pricey (even without the cocktail) compared to other restaurants. The service was ok. I think they may be understaffed because there were some times where they'd forget to bring what we'd ask for, so we'd have to wait a bit or ask again. Also, not sure if this just depends on the group size, but a service fee is already automatically included in the bill. As for the wait, we went on a Friday night around 6:30 pm and there was luckily none, so we were seated right away. It's also a pretty tight space inside given it's in SF, but they're able to seat a good amount of inside.

Junsheng X.

With the exception of tough parking in the area, Kogi Gogi is a real gem. While the era of $30 and under AYCE KBBQ is gone, Kogi Gogi is still quite competitive in the area with their prices - especially when their basic menu is really expansive. Their bone in ribs and Galbi are really good, but what really makes them stand out is the amazing Beef Tongue they serve. I'd definitely return with friends again here!

Mitchell S.

This is probably one of the few AYCE kbbq places in the sunset district. I am entirely satisfied. First off, the staff and service is some top tier stuff. They were attentive, understanding, and handsome. The place is a bit Smokey which got my lungs reminiscent of college; otherwise, cool bbq spot. The food was good. Though I was not too impressed with the quality of the pork belly, the variety and quality of the other proteins made this place a top bussin option to return to. Bonchon got me smackin my lips fasho

banchan, salad, sauces
Amy Y.

Kogi Gogi BBQ is a popular Korean barbecue spot in SF, and used to be home to one of my favorite smokeless grill restaurants, Ke's Seafood BBQ. They had a pretty unique structure and emphasis on seafood, which I imagine led to their downfall. While we're in memory lane, I miss when back in the day, it was like $20-25/pp to eat here. After the pandemic, it's about $50/pp to eat here?! It looks like they recently updated the menu with a lower priced option that has a smaller selection during limited times, which is nice. You are given banchan which consist of cucumber, bean sprouts, fishcake, radish, japchae, broccoli, radish wrap, kimchi, and green beans, in addition to a small salad per person that has a sweet vinaigrette. We like requesting bean paste (theirs is pretty savory and smooth), garlic, and lettuce. Good * Side menu is pretty extensive and some items are great, such as the bibimbop, potstickers, steamed egg hot pot, and corn cheese. * Prime short ribs are amazing - I love sucking on the bone. * Pork belly is thin cut and pretty much tastes like bacon. * Also good are beef tongue, beef rib finger meat, and beef large intestines (fresh, cleaned, juicy, fatty). * Soju cocktails, though artificially flavored, were a hit. Large is more than enough for a table of 4 lightweights and comes with cold shotglasses. Fresh fruit soju cocktails are even more delicious, but serve less and are expensive. * Grilling the fresh pineapple at the end of the meal is amazing. Bad * The marinated meats tend to be too salty or sweet, like there's TOO much flavor, including the LA galbi and bulgogi - I do not want to touch the beef bulgogi ever again, as it's also scrappy. * Some side items are too salty, such as the soups. * Tteokbokki sauce is off, and could have used something to balance the fermented taste of the kimchi, though the rice cakes themselves were nicely chewy and thick. * It's a little cramped and loud with K-pop music videos playing on the television screens. * It's super cancer to find parking in this area, good luck. Overall, Kogi Gogi BBQ is a solid KBBQ place, though they don't really have competition in the sunset. In terms of the bay area, I've definitely had both worse and better, so I'll make do if I'm in this area!

greasy lard stained spoon

they seat bigger parties before any small parties so they can guarantee their service tips. The place has music playing and is lively. The food is mid as well. be a big party to get seated fast and if youre desperate for some kbbq this place might taste good.

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Jane L.

What better way to end the weekend than with KBBQ? I went back specifically for the corn cheese and pineapple and happy to say, they were as good as before. We stuck to brisket, thinly sliced pork belly, and spicy pork bulgogi for the meats. Can recommend getting the oyster mushroom and mussels but not the clams - too small to be worth it. Place felt somewhat understaffed but they provided friendly service. They readily took our orders for more items and regularly changed the grill without asking. Great selection of banchan - the pickled dishes helped us grill longer!

Sides included with AYCE
Kat S.

10/10, 5 stars, so amazing. We went on a Sunday evening around 5:30-6pm and it was quite busy with a few parties ahead of us, but it was well worth the wait. We got spicy beef bulgogi, marinated galbi, garlic chicken, and ribeye. I would definitely recommend choosing marinated meats as the bulgogi and galbi were our favorites, but I also really enjoyed the other two using the provided dipping sauces. All the sides were really tasty as well and we also got the corn cheese because duh and it was delicious. We waited for a bit when we arrived due to them being so busy, but I took that as a sign the food would be really good and I was right. Once we were seated, we received prompt service the entire meal getting drink refills and more entree options. All of the wait staff was extremely kind and continuously checked on us the whole time to see if we needed anything else. Very, very good

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Me and my wife stoped here after visiting the Japanese tea garden! We got quickly welcomed and seat, we got 5 dish to star and were delicious, after a quick change of grill from the staff, we went w second round of dishes, the corn side dish was super tasty, but what stand out to us was the fried calamari, they were stunning and tasteful ( I'm still dreaming about that calamari ) , little gem in the sunset district! We definitely enjoyed ourselves in this place and we will be back!!

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Fantastic. The a5 is legit. But overall just great ayce! Hugh quality. Better than pretty much all I've been to in SF for quality Ayce.

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Service was great n awesome... the food was delicious ..service fee included $30 for a party of 4!!

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Do they do to go orders?

No they do not.

Will you guys play the NBA Finals with sound?

Do you do reservations?

They do take some reservations...I would recommend to definitely call ahead.

Do you guys require the booster vaccine?

No. They haven't looked it the last few times I went because they currently only have outdoor seating.

For sit-down dining, is the only option all you can eat ? Or can I order a single dish?

It's only AYCE

Hey do they care if your on the waitlist?

yes. But they don't care that when you sign up, it will always say 10-15 minute wait. You need to see how many people are on the list, then do your own guestimate. If you ask them, they will just show you the list and not give you any time… 

R dogs allowed in the outdoor area?

Trying to make reservations but no one is picking up. Is there any other way of contacting?

Hi, I'm trying to make reservations, but the phone number provided isn't working. Is there another number?

Can we book a table today for six at 5PM?

I was trying to see if you can accommodate 10-12 people next week and I have been calling the phone numbers listed and it's a busy tone. Is there another number that I can reach you at?

If eating there solo (just one person), is it possible to eat there and order something that is not from the All You Can Eat, such as Kimchi fried rice, soup, appetizers, etc.?

What's a good time to call to make a reservation/is there a way to make a reservation online?

Is there all you can eat during the day? Will it be more limited compared to the dinner menu?

It is an AYCE restaurant. 2 different types of menus, there the basic and then the premium. Premium includes everything from the normal plus about 10 more items.

Is there space for socially distanced indoor dining?

How much is the all you can eat option?

31.99 for the normal and 46 for premium as of 4/5/21

Your website says you're open for outdoor seating 12-8:30pm? But your Yelp says closed till 5pm. Can you clarify whether or not you're open for outdoor seating before 5pm?

Do we still get to cook our own meat with outdoor seating?

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Yakiniq

Yakiniq

3.3(1.9k reviews)
2.6 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
•$$$

YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

Horrible meat quality and even worse service quality…read more Imagine being first in line with a party of 2 and then watching a party of 3 and another party of 2 getting sat before you. Well we didn't need to imagine because we watched it happen in front of our faces. The party of 3 actually got their food and the other party of 2 got their side dishes before we even got our water. You literally have a Yelp waitlist to help you stay organized and all you have to do is follow it. Somehow they still managed to fuck that up. We got the premium AYCE--expecting some higher quality meat. We were deeply disappointed. The SF Cut Short rib was the saddest short rib I have ever seen. There was little to no meat on the bone. The ribeye was extremely thin. Not even a full minute of cooking on both sides and it was well done. At this point I turned the heat down to the lowest setting. The short rib bites were filled with tendons and ridiculously hard to cut much less chew. The boneless short rib and the ribeye caps were skinnier than a coke addict. 10 seconds on each side and they were basically well done. That was the end of round 1--I thought I was being hangry and grumpy so I tried to let them get their redemption. Hahaha or so I thought. We got the miso pork belly which somehow managed to burn itself on the side of the grill while the center part was still raw. I put two pieces on the grill. Clearly the meat cutter didn't know what they were doing because while one looked like it had cancer causing blackness on it the other one was still more raw than a dog. I guess they just can't cut the meat uniformly even. The beef tongue was also extremely thin and burned immediately when put on the grill. It's Korean BBQ--your restaurant and chefs don't even cook the meat. How can you not know how to cut meat properly? Not to mention paying extra for "premium" meat only to have the exact same quality as the rest of your meat. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants their Korean BBQ experience ruined. Honestly come here for your first or second time at Korean BBQ and then go somewhere else and you will be GLAD that the other place exists. YaqiniQ BBQ is by far the worst KBBQ I have been to.

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