Gooyi92

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 :)

My meat was severely undercooked when I asked for medium doneness. The servers here did not seemed trained enough to be cooking the food like this, and the meat probably doesn't meet any food temperature regulations. We showed this to a team member, and with no remorse, he reluctantly cooked the meat a bit more to an edible temperature. No apologies were communicated to me and didn't seem like anyone who worked there cared for food quality, or service quality. I would avoid coming here unless you like your meat raw.

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.

"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.

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.

Husband and I got 꽃쌀 prime boneless short rib and small intestine tofu soup. Was bomb dot com. All the side dishes were so tasty and fresh. Our server grilled our meat very well.

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.

We came here for lunch on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised by the lack of a wait. Their lunch specials are very reasonably priced at $11.92 per dish, which is a great deal. This way we can order a variety of items to try even though there was only two of us.The service was commendable--our waiter was the only one working, yet he was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The food, however, was a mixed bag and left some room for improvement.The stir fry pork was decent, but the flavor profile was one-dimensional--just sweet. I wish it had more char and the onions could have been grilled a bit more to add depth.The Steamed Egg with American cheese on top sounded intriguing, but the execution fell short. The cheese didn't melt properly and ended up separating from the egg, plus it tasted overly processed and didn't complement the dish.The Kimchi Cold Noodles were refreshing, but I missed the usual mustard and vinegar that typically accompany cold noodles. The noodles themselves weren't as chewy as I'd hoped.The Beef Tofu Soup was the highlight of the meal. It was flavorful with just the right amount of spice, making it my favorite dish on the lunch menu.Unfortunately, the Cream Udon was a complete miss. The sauce was watery and tasted like boiled milk, with no discernible flavor. I would definitely skip this one.On a positive note, they serve five different banchans, and the cucumbers were a standout--reminiscent of the cucumber salad from Din Tai Fung.Overall, this spot offers a decent lunch experience at a good price point, but the food could use some tweaks to truly shine.

Amazing! We've been to this plaza alot before but never really noticed this place until recently. It is smaller inside, but we haven't needed to wait to be seated for dinner so far. The quality of the food was top tier. We got the prime boneless short rib which comes with a good amount of banchan. I liked that it was a different assortment than I normally see at like kbbq. The banchan always elevates a meal for me lol We also got the cream udon. The sauce was a little thin, so I drank what was left in the bowl coz I didn't want to waste a drop teehee. Service was great, the staff was attentive and cooked the meat for you at the table. We're planning on coming back to try the rest of the menu!

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