Gopchang Story Korean BBQ of Glenview 곱창이야기 시카고 — Restaurant in Northfield Township

We visited Gopchang Story branch in New York. We liked it so much, we visited multiple times while we were there. When we heard a branch will start in Chicago, we were so excited. Unfortunately, we did not have the same experience in this branch. But I want to point out that the food was very good. And I really want this branch in Chicago to succeed.

Here are some suggestions for improvements. We visited the restaurant as a group of 5 adults. We spent close to $300 (no alcohols), but we were not full. The amount of gobchang seemed significantly less that what I remembered from New York. My first suggestion is to increase the quantity by about 20%. Don't skim on the meat. You may save some money in the beginning, but you'll lose customers quickly in the long run. We loved fried rice in New York. It had eggs, tons of cheese, and dry seaweed along with plenty of other vegetables. However on the Chicago branch, there was only dry seaweed and just a bit of vegetables. Extra fried rice on the table was pretty expensive per order, and once again, I feel like you shouldn't skim on these extra ingredients, as it makes a huge difference in terms of presentation and experience for the customers. (In New York, fish eggs were extra, but I don't think you need that option) I know it's hard to find employees these days, but you really need to find more servers somehow. We felt bad asking even for water because our server was so busy serving many tables.

We will come visit again in near future, and I hope your...

I came to this Korean BBQ restaurant anticipated with high hopes of enjoying a delightful lunch with friends. Unfortunately, my experience turned out to be rather disappointing due to the restaurant's small and overpriced menu. As we perused the offerings, it became evident that the selection was limited, leaving much to be desired. What further compounded the disappointment was the noticeable mismatch between portion sizes and prices.

One glaring example was the $20 price tag attached to a mere four pieces of pork belly. The proportionality of the dish in relation to its cost left a lot to be desired, especially when one considers that for the same amount, a complete family meal could be acquired at well-known fast-food establishments like McDonald's or Wendy's. The disparity in value was hard to ignore, leaving me questioning the rationale behind such pricing.

In a city where culinary diversity is celebrated, and options are abundant, it was disheartening to find a Korean BBQ restaurant falling short in delivering a satisfying and reasonably priced dining experience. The expectation for a memorable meal with friends was met with the stark reality of an underwhelming menu that not only left our taste buds wanting but also left our wallets considerably lighter. As a patron seeking both quality and value, this experience has certainly made me reevaluate my choice of dining establishments...

As someone who has experienced their New York location, I found this restaurant quite disappointing. On my initial visit, shortly after their opening, they didn't have a liquor license to serve soju, which was a letdown, compounded by the subpar quality of food and service. Hoping it was just teething issues, I decided to give them a second chance, especially since enjoying gopchang without soju felt incomplete. Unfortunately, my second experience was equally disheartening.

Food: The side dishes were limited and served in meager portions. The buchoo (chive) salad was thick and tough. It seemed like they used a variety of chive more common in Chinese cuisine, which is thicker and less delicate than the fine, tender Korean chives, which I believe would be more appropriate. When the assorted gopchang (grilled intestines) dish arrived, the initially served rice cakes were hard and seemed underheated. The daechang (large intestines) were exceptionally tough, unlike any I've had before. The gopchang was somewhat palatable, but that's about it.

Service: The staff seemed dispirited and lacked enthusiasm, which was at odds with the typically lively atmosphere of Korean BBQ restaurants. They appeared...