Goku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

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Ziang Chenvia Google

10 days ago

The food was very mediocre. 4 out of the 8 people at the table got sick 2-3 hours after the meal. The meat was not of good quality, like you could just taste it. The service was awful, multiple times things we ordered didn’t show up. Our water was NEVER refilled not even once. And twice they came around with the wrong items, things we had not ordered. They charged us a service fee of 18% because of our large group, even though it was never mentioned or posted anywhere at the front (see photo). And more egregious was that we asked and the “service charge” didn’t directly go to the waiter. Most restaurants which have that kind of auto 18% charge make it a gratuity for the waiter. On the receipt too, the recommended tip amounts also included the amount in the service charge. Like why should I tip another 20% on the 50 dollars which was just service charge??? Absolutely ridiculous.

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Kevin Chanvia Google

18 days ago

We had a birthday celebration 🎂. The birthday person gets a free meal but it must be done on the day of their birthday. We prefer this place from others because of their selection of seafood is better. We sat down close to the bar but our booth had the table so close to the seat that it was so hard getting in or out. The vent was blowing cold air which made it uncomfortable but I understand its needed to circulate the hot food. Loved the order lcd menu, we order at our table and people brings them out quickly. Pro: Food, Service and order system Cons: Table and cold

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Tuna Ghostvia Google

24 days ago

We had a party of 4, and we got the hotpot and BBQ. I’d never been to one before, and it was excellent. Beef bulgogi and Miso pork belly were my faves, but it was great to try out other ingredients such as lotus root, black fungus, blue crab, bamboo shoots, fish tofu, brisket, lamb, red wine pork belly. Many many options, and they arrived in very short order. The goku special was mine and it was very good 😁 Our ONLY concerns were: 1) the food wasn’t labelled, so when it all came at once we weren’t sure what was what 2) the iPad ordering system was hard for half the table to reach 3) the booth benches are NOT secured to the floor, so even scooching over slightly will disturb the people behind you. 93$ for two people with one drink each, however it was so worth it. Will come again another time 😁

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Tieu Van Phamvia Google

3 months ago

as soon as i stepped in, i was like wow am i in sf? cause like what’s with all the fog (smoke). they have these huge vents but none of them seem to work lol… food was as expected for an ayce kbbq and service was good. but i think something is wrong with the management here… the smoke, cleanliness, and mushy old side dishes… the sauce bar is also very dirty… this is my second time here and wow what happened.. just became so dirty, greasy, and smoky

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Baselvia Google

6 months ago

I had a great time at Goku Korean BBQ! The atmosphere was cozy and modern, and the grill setup made the whole experience fun and interactive. The meat selection was fresh and high-quality — especially the short ribs, which were juicy and flavorful. The side dishes were delicious and varied, from kimchi to marinated vegetables, adding a perfect balance to the rich meats. Service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly. Overall, it’s a great spot for anyone craving authentic and tasty Korean BBQ. Highly recommended!