Gopchang Story KBBQ

The Best Offal to Eat in NYC

"A Korean chain that specializes in grilled intestines and excels at texture: the outer skin crisps as fat renders while the inner mucous membrane (the gop) delivers a rich, silky flavor. Sampler platters come tightly rolled with daechang (large intestine), gopchang (small intestine), heart, and tripe alongside rice cakes, potatoes, and shaved scallions; you can choose an original garlic-dusted preparation or a spicier marinade, and the daechang hits a chewy, slightly sweet sweet spot. Expect beers and bottles of soju to disappear as you go." - E. Alex Jung