Gopchang Story BBQ

Reviews

• Angeline P.

  star star star star star 5 June 2026

  I am a huge fan of offal things, and also lunch specials. This place is the rare intersection of both things I love, and for that, it gets 5 stars. For $11, you get a sizzling plate of tripe and intestine fried rice, surrounded by a moat of scrambled egg. This is most assuredly enough food for me, but if you find yourself looking at the photos and thinking, hmm, I could definitely eat more, for an additional $4, you can add a bowl of delicious kimchi chigae. If you are extra smart and just a bit hungry, you can get the fried rice with the kimchi chigae, and take your leftovers to go.
  
  There are also other offerings that aren't quite as offal (har har), but why are you coming to a place called "Gopchang Story" if you're not down for gopchang?

• Patrick W.

  star star star star star_border 3 June 2026

  TLDR: KBBQ specializing in beef intestines. Definitely a unique experience if you've never had. This what the restaurant is known for but they do serve other types of meat if offal cuts are not your thing. Try to go during a non-peak time or be prepared to wait for awhile.
  
  So the first time I had Gopchang Story was in Korea. I don't like intestines, I've come to eat it more because my SO likes it but still it is not my favorite. When I had this in Seoul, this was probably the best thing I ate on my trip. It's a bit different here although it is the same restaurant chain.
  
  The portions here are not particularly large and if you'll probably need 3/4 of an order per person. It is incredibly rich though, so maybe it's not a bad thing. The rice cakes are dusted with this special seasoning (I swear it's some blend of garlic powder) and they're quite addictive. You can order more of these separately. Stick with the fried rice made on the grill, the ones that come directly from the kitchen are not as good IMO. The small intestines I think taste the best, especially if you let them sit for awhile and render out - they get ultra crispy.
  
  I do wish the grills were actual gas grills, I feel like it doesn't get the high heat to really crisp them up. It almost ends up boiling in its own fat.
  
  So while this is not my favorite place, I do recommend you try it. Especially if you want to experience something new. It's nice to have this gap in Korean cuisine filled by Gopchang Story. As you've noticed, a lot of other Korean restaurants have started serving gopchang recently too.

• Bathroom Connoisseur M.

  star star star star star 20 May 2026

  Overall: Bathroom 3.5, Food 5.5, Average 5 star.
  
  Bathroom is meh. Messy from constant use since there is one for girls and one for guys, even though a girl came out of the guy's bathroom when I got up to use it. Everything works, there's actually a urinal in the men's one so we don't have to use the toilet. Heavy traffic, so getting to use one is difficult and also the outside is where busboys and waiters walk through so you seem like a nuisance while waiting. However, since I know the traffic is heavy and the employees are swamped I wont give it a 2 star. They are opening up another gopchang story on the first floor so stay tuned. Hopefully the bathroom is amazing and bigger.
  
  Food is to die for, if you haven't had marinated large intestines, you haven't lived life to the fullest and you should be ashamed of your existence.
  
  Waitlist is 2-3 hours on weekend dinners so you really gotta check-in in advance.

• Tyler T.

  star star star star star 20 May 2026

  Summary:
  Gopchang Story is an excellent restaurant that sells gopchang (beef or pig intestine). The food was delicious and was fun to eat as well.
  
  Food:
  We ordered the small gopchang which was enough for two people if you get the additional items. At the end you can add on fried rice with cheese and they'll cook it in the leftover oils of the gopchang, which made it taste extra delicious!
  
  The gopchang was well made, and they will help you cook it. Each of the pieces tastes excellent, especially if you let the outside cook to a crisp. The seasoning they put on it was also delicious.
  
  The fried rice you make after is also quite good, especially if you get the cheese version in the eggs, which adds this nice cheesy taste to it.
  
  Service:
  Service was excellent, and they help cook your gopchang!

• Jane K.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 17 May 2026

  Food: 2/5
  We ordered yukhae and beef intestines. The yukhae was excellent. Very fresh, light, clean and refreshing! The beef intestines were way too greasy, fatty and deep fried for my liking. There was an inch of oil at the bottom of the pan. I wouldn't even call it "a meal" but more like bar food. I don't understand what the hype is about.
  
  Not for me.
  
  Service: 4/5
  Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.
  
  Ambiance: 2/5
  This place gets packed. Great spot for drinks. There's way too many seats in here for one toilet. Ridiculous.