Gogi Time: Authentic Korean BBQ Experience in Oakland, CA

Not amazing but not bad. I've had better but I've had worse as well. It's alright. No specific complaints from me. Service is good. Place is clean.

Showed up for dinner for a special occasion. Staff is very friendly and attentive, multiple people coming to check in on you. Corn cheese was amazing, unlike the competition they give you a ready to eat, won't take up grill real estate. The pork cuts were amazing, the beef cuts were delicious. The garlic fries were pretty good. On Thursday it was not too crowded, diverse music playing. Gratuity IS INCLUDED, however this place is quite innovative. In the past, I roasted a place for asking for a tip when service charges were already included. RESTAURANTS PAY ATTENTION AND LEARN FROM THESE FOLKS. In the service charge it's 16 % by default. Then when you sign the receipt their suggested check marks suggest: would you like to add 1% ? 2%? 3%? Other ? You get to add just to the 16 percent. This is how all restaurants that have included service fee should run it instead of another 15 % or whatever on top of the cost already included. Great place and great attention to detail, go grub there you won't regret it.

Wasn't sure what to expect because hadn't had Korean BBQ in this area, but it turned out a great experience. First thing I noticed is they're very nice. Very welcoming. That sets the tone. Next thing I noticed is they have a fairly large rectangular grill which is better than the circles I usually see. And they are fast about changing the grill expeditiously as it gets gunked up with the sauces. It's spacious and yet urban nice inside. Perhaps a little dark but different strokes for different folks. About $40 for the all you can eat, which I would recommend. You get two appetizers and four meats at a time. Also can get a couple sides and/or veggies. Oh plus the little pickled appetizers. Good selection of meats. And the meats are GOOD portion size. And good thickness. Excellent soup and sides. Specifically the tofu soup. Softener kinds of rice. All goodness. You will leave here full of you get the all you can eat. Parking lot is a little odd. Slotted, angled spaces; so you need to back out to the street to exit. But at least they have a posting lot at all! Better than street parking.