Ahgassi Gopchang

There’s something magnetic about the chaos of a packed Korean BBQ joint, where smoke billows from every table and the energy is infectious. Ahgassi Gopchang on 6th Street in Koreatown embodies this experience perfectly—a sprawling restaurant that draws crowds willing to wait an hour or more just to get a seat. It’s the kind of place where the volume of conversation competes with sizzling grills, and that’s exactly how regulars like it.

The menu here is all about quality cuts prepared simply and grilled right at your table. The skirt steak is a must-order, with beautiful marbling that renders down into something buttery and satisfying. The marinated short rib brings sweetness and depth, while the namesake dish—large intestine, or gopchang—offers adventurous eaters a chewy, intensely flavored experience that’s become something of a cult favorite.

Don’t overlook the steamed egg that comes complimentary with your order. It arrives bubbling in a stone pot, impossibly fluffy and mildly sweet—the perfect cooling contrast to all that grilled meat. Most tables end up ordering several more before the night is through, and you’d be wise to follow suit.

Ahgassi Gopchang is built for groups celebrating something, whether it’s a birthday, a big win, or just the fact that it’s Saturday night. Come hungry, come loud, and come ready to embrace the smoke and spectacle of one of Koreatown’s most beloved BBQ destinations.