GOGI Korean BBQ & HotPot Buffet (open Xmas and New Year) — Restaurant in Victoria

I've been considering writing this review for the past 2 days since eating here, and wondering if I was being too critical.

The service and atmosphere were fantastic, and the waiters/waitresses that continued to look after our group were attentive, lovely and asking good questions to keep our experience going.

For me, I can't buy into the hype that seems to have perpetuated in other reviews, specifically around the food and cost. The all-you-can-eat styling is certainly a winner, and the selection of food was varied, constantly topped up, but it was mostly only of "good" quality. (There were also a few colder items left in the 'warmers' that could have garnered greater attention from the kitchen staff). I just can't seem to justify close to $70pp (yes, granted, weekends will always be more pricey), for food quality that was OK at best. The meat quality was not worthy of this price, and for this per person cost, I would have considered elsewhere.

A shame, because the rest of our dining experience was great. Granted, this review is purely the ramblings of one person, but I just cannot shake past the cost per head for the quality of food you...

Been here 3 times, the experience got progressively worse.

1st time was fantastic. It was their grand opening. Outstanding service, great variety and quality of food. Special promotion on price. Definitely a 5 star first impression. Good job on the opening.

2nd time was ok. There was reluctance from staff to change over our charred cast iron plate. Two of our paper plates also caught fire, but that's ok, we put out the fires without any drama. I think this is the one and only KBBQ restaurant using paper. I've been to most KBBQs in Melb.

3rd visit, gave it another chance. Everything was average. We now cook on baking paper on top of the cast iron plate, easier to change over I suppose. Still using flammable disposable paper plates, this time kept them further away from the heat. I think their disposable chopsticks got thinner too. Anyway the dealbreaker for me was... their salmon nigiri was replaced with canned tuna sushi. Don't know if it's temporary or not, but the salmon nigiri was all that I had going for me.

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Ive been there twice in the space of a month. First for a date night and then as a family night out. The Hot Pot was AMAAAZING! The place is simple, straight forward and no fuss. The price for what you get is great value. I left there feeling full every time.

Everything is self contained and self serve, well marked out. They literally just set you up and leave you to it.

The options are amazing. Im a meat eater, whereas my wife is more a seafood person... they had options. Our daughter, she just wanted to try everything and she loved it. Most of all, she loved the ice cream station. The melted chocolate is just like Ice Magic and really tops off the meal.

If you want an easy, stress free and not very expensive night out with friends or family, check this place out.

Parking can suck (but thats Geelong for you) and we went mid week, so cant speak to their peak times. I guess it could get busy and be a little hectic but with a little patience,...