Gopchang On Fire 3

**Rating:**- Food: 4/5- Service: 4.5/5- Cleanliness: 4/5**Initial Impression:**This restaurant might not win any awards for attractiveness at first glance, but the aroma emanating from the restaurant as you first walk in is nothing short of amazing. Be prepared for a bit of a challenge when it comes to parking; the lot is quite tight with one-way entries, so it's advisable to carpool or park in the complex next door. (Note that you need to order at least two options, making it more economical to opt for a combo.)**The Experience:**I decided to try the gopchang and daechang (small and large intestine) ordering them separately not as a combo, and also indulged in some house craft soju. The side dishes were four standard options and a large plate of chives that complemented the main dishes well. **Food:**- Gopchang: A bit too salty, and the inside can sometimes be tough. It's best enjoyed with the house sauce mix or sesame oil.- Dae Chang: Lacked flavor, requiring the sauces to enhance the taste.Despite the main dishes not being particularly outstanding, they were definitely very fresh and prepared well. The chives did a great job of cutting through the oiliness, making for a more balanced meal.**Service:**The service here is top-notch. The staff are attentive, often helping to cook the intestines at your table, and they explained the craft soju options in detail. They kept an eye on our needs without requiring us to call them over, which added to the pleasant dining experience.**Overall:**While the food might not be extraordinary, the overall experience is lifted by the excellent service and decent cleanliness. If you're in the area and up for some Korean cuisine, it's worth a visit, especially if you enjoy attentive service and a good selection of side dishes.

I'll preface this by saying that I know that a truly authentic experience such as, apparently, this, isn't for the faint of heart. With that said, I wasn't bothered by the items on the menu - essentially nothing but offal, in intestines, stomach meat, and cow heart. It just wasn't terribly tasty, even with the modest array of sauces/oils provided by the restaurant. This is probably due to them using parts of the cow that aren't fatty, but other than the particular chewiness of the grilled meat, and the visuals, I just didn't enjoy the meal very much. The bonchon wasn't to my liking - outside of the kimchi, maybe - though I couldn't quite put my finger on why. Nothing stood out as being particularly good. On top of that, it was rather expensive (with tip, about $40 per person - with water).I'm sure there are immigrants and children of immigrants who want the real thing. I'm not one of them, though, and if you're not, you probably won't enjoy this experience. The interior was sort of dumpy, as well, with Kpop being played (but not syncing with the videos on their several televisions) pretty loudly. The service was attentive, I'll say, but that would be the lone positive I can muster.I'm an adventurous eater. I wasn't disturbed by what was on the menu. It just wasn't an experience worth repeating for me, and chances are, it isn't one to attempt the first time for you.

David and James are amazing! Like, seriously, the best service in such a long time! They're so knowledgeable and took their time to explain every single part of the meat to us. I mean, who does that? Not many people, I'll tell you that. But these guys, they really care about the quality of the meat, you know? They even took the time to clean it properly. If you're into spicy food, you HAVE to try their ramen. It's like a flavor explosion in your mouth, in the best way possible! And don't even get me started on the kimchi fried rice. It's absolutely mind-blowing! I'm already planning my next visit because, honestly, I need more of this goodness in my life!

Excited to have a gopchang place on Buford highway. Got the combo A so that we got to try the different kinds. The menu had a lot of other things we would like to go back and try. The meat seemed to have a cleaner taste and not as greasy as the other places we went to. The banchan was a bit limited, but had the basics and was good. Service was good. It was a bit slow on getting a table when we walked in cause it seemed like it was just 2 guys working, once we got a table they were great.

There are various combos to order and they are open late at night- but all combos seem to be mostly organ meats- can't order only ribs ect. So prob a good place if you like those items and a beer late at night.

I had an absolutely phenomenal experience at Gopchang on Fire. Typically, I'm more of a Hwangso Gopchang person, but my sister is a bigger fan of Gopchang on Fire so we decided to check this place out. This location sits at the former Hello Chicken area on Buford Hwy, right next to Mozart Bakery.It's definitely the biggest location out of the three they have, and this is extremely convenient for the folks who want gopchang but live closer to downtown.The menu is the same as the two locations -- we always order the set menu, that comes with gopchang (small intestines), daechang (large intestines), makchang, yeomtong and some other things. We also ordered the fried rice, which I was SO surprised at how good it was. There were a few reaons that I preferred Hwangso over Gopchang on Fire, but my thoughts were changed after coming here.1) The Daechang - Hwangso's daechang is not cut up, so it has more fat making it more flavorful. Gopchang on Fire, on the other hand cuts it up which I didn't prefer. But when we went this time, the daechang had some light marinade on it that made it extremely flavorful. Also, because it was cut up, it didn't feel as greasy and heavy so I could keep on chomping it down.2) Soybean Powder - So... it's a given that you need to dip your gopchang and daechang in the soybean powder, and Hwangso gave that out. Gopchang on Fire on the other hand used to not give it out, but now they do upon request -- and I may like Gopchang on Fire's powder even better. Has more of a subtly sweet flavor that I prefer.Gopchang on Fire also wins on the flavor of the fried rice. I don't know what it is, but the fried rice there is just sooooo good. Overall - I had an AMAZING meal. Service was also great. I live near Suwanee, but I liked it so much to the point that I definitely want to come back. I hope they do well in the Doraville area and I can't wait to come back!

I've been to all of the Gopchang on Fire locations, but this one is by far the best! Spacious, clean, great service, plenty of parking, and delicious food. Good music, lighting, decor, TVs w K-pop MVs.We ordered individual orders of Gopchang, Makchang, and Daechang and everything was cooked perfectly. Can't beat the homemade banchan, either! Friendly, attentive servers offering refills constantly. I've tried Gopchang and Makchang and Daechang in Seoul, Seattle, LA, New York, and nothing beats the taste from here (esp. the Daechang at this particular location). I live closer to the Duluth location, but will definitely make the extra drive to come to this location!

I think gopchang on fire is the best place for gopchang in general but this location out of the 3 is phenomenal!! Very clean, spacious, and the ambiance was great. Looks absolutely beautiful inside. Everything was delicious and the intestines were cooked to perfection. The quality is up to par with service and taste and we'll definitely be coming back for more! Thank you guys for making Doraville the best foodie spot in Atl

Good food! Try if you are into cow intestines and such.Not really of meat variety but beef. The food was phenomenal we love everything. When they brought the platter over I wasnt sure if I could eat, smell a bit strong but after it went to the grill. Yum!

I came here a few weeks after the grand opening. I was excited to have this local chain on Buford highway. However, my experience left much to be desired. The gobchang was just okay, honestly nothing special and definitely not as good at the Duluth location. The rice was undercooked as well. I probably will still to Duluth spots