AWU GOGI

I haven’t had the chance to visit this restaurant yet, but I personally know the head chef. I can say with complete confidence that anything she makes is worth trusting. Her cooking is more than just taste; it’s filled with heart, balance, and dedication. No one I’ve met has her level of passion or attention to detail in food. Every dish she creates carries her sincerity, and that’s what makes this place truly special. If you have the opportunity, try her signature Korean-style braised beef short ribs (Galbi-jjim). It’s rich, tender, and full of soul. I highly recommend this restaurant. You will taste the chef’s heart in every bite.

So glad we found this place! It was the perfect change after eating Costa Rican food for a few days. Came here for dinner with my college boys and they devoured the food. We forgot to take pictures of everything we ordered because we ate so fast. We ordered the premium Korean steak, pork bulgogi, bibimbap, soup, and the rice cake dish, and every single thing was delicious. The side dishes were all so tasty, and we even tried a few fun Korean drinks- grape and peach coconut. The restaurant is very clean and has a great traditional Korean vibe, with beautiful Korean clothing on display. Service was excellent from start to finish. Would definitely come back and highly recommend.

By far the best Korean BBQ I’ve tried in Costa Rica. The beef is fresh and the marinade is delicious yet it doesn’t overpower the natural flavor of the beef. Not overly fatty but it still melts in your mouth. The sides were very unique and extremely delicious. The squid and the scallion pajeon were our favorites. We also loved the rib soup and the sweet potato noodles too. Everything was made with so much care and love we had to go back the next day to try the fried chicken. So tender and succulent on the inside, glazed with a spicy sauce with peanuts on top yet still very crispy. The service was friendly and welcoming. Andy was caring and attentive from start to finish. Will def come back! 💕