Nestled above a gastropub in K-Town, Gopchang Story thrills with its casual vibe and a menu that champions crispy grilled intestines alongside hearty Korean barbecue classics.
"At Gopchang, offal is the headliner, writes Eater critic Robert Sietsema. Located near many other Koreatown restaurants worth attention, Gopchang doesn’t play it safe. Located up a flight of stairs from street level, it’s a “symphony of organ meats.” The move here is barbecue (large and small intestines, heart, tongue, tripe), but there are also casseroles, soups, rice, and noodles." - Eater Staff
"Gob is short for gopchang, which refers to grilled small intestines. Established as “Gopchang House” in Seoul, Kisung PJ Corp. operates over 50 restaurants in Korea. On top of gopchang, try the daechang (large intestine) and makchang, or tripe, served in jjeongeol (stews), soups, fried rice, or as a grilled main course. Unlike most Korean barbecue restaurants, the meat is partially cooked in the back and finished on the grills. Though kimchi is not on offer here, other Korean barbecue staples — like short ribs, brisket, and bulgogi — are available." - Sam Kim
"There are roughly two million places in K-Town where you can get yourself some galbi, and Gopchang Story is technically one of them. But you don’t come here for short ribs. You come to eat little tubes of grilled intestine lined with fat that melts in your mouth. A combo platter at this KBBQ spot, which specializes in the intestinal cuts known as gopchang, is one of the most satisfying meals in town, and it’s also the perfect drinking food. Bring a few friends, and order some soju The dining room is up a flight of stairs on 5th Avenue, and it’s about as casual as your typical gastropub. There will probably be a short line to get in, but it’s worth it." - bryan kim, kenny yang
"K-Town has a ridiculous number of places where you can eat galbi and pork belly—but there aren’t many spots that specialize in the intestinal cuts known as gopchang. If that’s what you’re looking for, head to Gopchang Story. Located on the second floor of a narrow office building, the brick-lined space is noisy and casual, and it tends to stay packed with groups going to town on sizzling platters of meat. You can choose from tongue, heart, entrails, tripe, and both small and large intestine—or you can do the responsible thing, and get a combo." - hannah albertine, neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang
"K-Town has a ridiculous number of places where you can eat galbi and pork belly—but there aren’t many spots that specialize in the intestinal cuts known as gopchang. If that’s what you’re looking for, head to Gopchang Story. Located on the second floor of a narrow office building, the brick-lined space is noisy and casual, and it tends to stay packed with groups going to town on sizzling platters of meat. You can choose from tongue, heart, entrails, tripe, and both small and large intestine—or you can do the responsible thing, and order a combo. Get some fried rice to round out your meal." - bryan kim, kenny yang, hannah albertine, matt tervooren
