Gomi Korean wine Bar

Amazing food. We got the picanha, cheese bread and pork belly. It was all incredible. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I love this place 🫶 ! This place offers wines that are carefully selected by a Korean owner who grew up in Brazil. The owner is so helpful and kind - he gave us such amazing recommendations and is so down to chat up with you. Amazing selection of wines and small plates too. I would love to return!

This place is a wonderful wine bar 🍷 and restaurant! 🍴 Gomi Korean Wine Bar has a fantastic selection of alcoholic beverages 🥃, cocktail 🍸, wine 🍷, and draft beer. 🍺 Their food is great too! Definitely get the Broccolini (sauteed broccoli 🥦) and Cheese 🧀 Bread 🍞 - it's absolutely delicious! 🤤 Staff 👨‍🍳 is super friendly and welcoming, service is quick ⏲️, and ambience 🎶 is fantastic! I wish I knew about this place earlier!

A cool neighborhood gem for delicious international tapas and a well curated and affordable wine list. The service was fantastic. My friends and I felt like we were at home. We had Korean and Brazilian tapas that were delicious and nicely presented. My Brazilian friend loved the Brazilian coxinhas!!! The tasty Portuguese white wine reminded us of Portugal. Gomi rocks!!!

This place is awesome! They don't take reservations so we walked in on a Saturday at around 6pm and the place was about 1/4 full. My party of 2 was able to be seated right away. The place is dark and cozy without feeling too crowded. The large wine selection was on great display. I really liked the vibe! They have HH from 5-7 from Tuesday through Sunday I believe. The HH deals are pretty decent! They had a special wine that was $7/glass. I really liked it actually! We also got the wings from the HH menu in the soy garlic flavor and they were great. We got the corn cheese as well which was good but nothing spectacular. We also wanted to get a glass of wine and couldn't choose between 2 and they were very kind enough to let us taste both of them. We got the kimchi fried rice and the soft tofu soup. Both were really REALLY good. I'm Korean and was impressed by the soup. The owner and wait staff were all so friendly and kind to us. I would definitely recommend this place and can't wait to go again!

My boyfriend introduced me to this wine bar and eatery. The owner, Rafael, aka Rafa, makes you feel very welcome. Which is great all on its own. However, the food offerings are wonderful top! You can select some Korean dishes, Brazilian dishes, or a mixture of both cusines! Pão de queijo is one of our faves! Oh, and did I forget to mention that the owner is quite wine expert. Just tell him what type of libation you have in mind. Even giving him minor details, he will surely select a wine that is satisfying to your taste buds.

This place is a real gem! 💎 I love the cozy atmosphere, the super friendly staff, and their exceptional wine selection. The food is amazing too - I love how it captures the true essence of Korean and Brazilian cuisine without any fusion gimmicks. My go-to menus are pao de queijo, katsu, kimchi fried rice, pork belly ssam, and picanha fatiada🤤🤍

We had our team offsite here and as someone lives in Sonoma Wine Country, really loved the delicious wine pairing approach with Brazilian cheese bread, chips & salsa, and potato gratin. Also tasted one of the best Pét-nat sparkling wines here 🥂

Loved the vibe and staff here! I came on a weekday, so it was pretty slow. We sat at the bar (which was a lovely vibe) and got to chat with the owner quite a bit and he was SO friendly and fun to talk to. The wines here vary from different parts of South America to many Spanish wines to random likings of the owners. Everything that I tried was great. I really just loved the fusion here between Brazilian culture and Korean culture, which is something that you never see. I would definitely come back to try some of the food here, chat more with the owner (genuinely, such a great person), and of course, drink more wine.

Super cute place. We needed a drink after walking around the area to kill time before our NYE boat cruise and this seemed to be the winner. I just wanted a glass of wine and they happened to have an extensive selection. They were nice enough to let us try both orange options we had. My friend and I both opted for the sweeter option from Portugal. I'm a little bummed we couldn't try their food. We sat at the high stool facing the street so people watching was awesome. Service was great

Owner is so sweet, loved the Brazilian and Korean mix!! Very cheap, quick service, loved it and will definitely be back

Great selection of wine and beverages, excellent mini gyoza and also one of the best bowls of seafood ramen I've ever had. Want to try one of their more international dishes next time as well. Recommended!

This place seems to have lost a step. The owner still knows his wines well and super friendly as ever. The wait staff however tend to not be as knowledgeable about the wines or other aspects of the menu. Decent selection of wines but recommend sitting at the bar for a better experience overall. The wings were super crunchy BUT flavor was okay. We got the spicy Brazilian wings. They tasted like they were doused in a hot sauce rub (not in a good way) and felt fairly dry like they could have benefited from a dipping sauce. You can't do half and half to try multiple flavors but that may just be because they're made to order. Also, avoid the house wine. They may rotate them but last two times, they were not as expected and slightly oxidized

This place is awesome! They don't take reservations so we walked in on a Saturday at around 6pm and the place was about 1/4 full. My party of 2 was able to be seated right away. The place is dark and cozy without feeling too crowded. The large wine selection was on great display. I really liked the vibe! They have HH from 5-7 from Tuesday through Sunday I believe. The HH deals are pretty decent! They had a special wine that was $7/glass. I really liked it actually! We also got the wings from the HH menu in the soy garlic flavor and they were great. We got the corn cheese as well which was good but nothing spectacular. We also wanted to get a glass of wine and couldn't choose between 2 and they were very kind enough to let us taste both of them. We got the kimchi fried rice and the soft tofu soup. Both were really REALLY good. I'm Korean and was impressed by the soup. The owner and wait staff were all so friendly and kind to us. I would definitely recommend this place and can't wait to go again!

Came around opening on a Thursday and there was nobody at the restaurant, but it got much busier as the night progressed. The restaurant accommodates both small and large groups and seems to be a great date spot. They have happy hour with some drinks and small appetizers - we got the chicken wings (tastes OK) but felt like we could have skipped it. They have a large menu selection but we opted for the pork belly ssam (available Thu-Sun), kimichi fried rice and the picanha fatiada (steak). All of the food was decent, but nothing great enough for me to want to come back. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful though, so if you want a place with great service and vibes, this would be the spot.

Great Korean wine bar in the East Village! Wines by the glass are about $11-15 so not too bad. Service is friendly as well. We ordered the Bo ssam and I was hoping it was more of the traditional braised pork belly, but it was fried like Samgyubsal. Still delicious but thought it was a bit pricey for the amount of meat you get. Broccoli rabe was okay - nothing mind blowing. Good place to start the night at!!

Good food but found it a little odd how the Tonkatsu entree and the Skillets came without rice and how that needed to be ordered separately, hence the 3/5 and not a 4. The Bibimbap was enjoyable (4/5) and the Chicken Tonkatsu was also decently prepared (4/5) but -1 for the lack of complimentary rice. Went with a bunch of friends and took a bunch of bites of their respective orders. Had higher expectations from the Fried Chicken since I've had great Korean Fried Chicken around the city. Nonetheless, this place is decent and maybe next time I'd like to try their wine collection.

I've walked by this place several times and was happy that we spontaneously decided to try this one random Saturday evening. We were surprised that happy hour was available for a Saturday. I got to try the Korean beer. It tasted like an even lighter Heineken. We split some happy hour cheeses and meats as well as chicken wings. They were ok. Not something that would draw me back. We then got some things off the happy hour menu. The server was right. The broccolini was bomb! I would come back here again for it even if it's not on the happy hour menu during happy hour so I can pair it with the Korean beer. We also shared the japchae, which was also average.

Such a chilling and cozy restaurant. Happy hour wine for $7 and beer for $5 until 7pm. Me and my friend had two wines each. Why not right? The staffs are very friendly and attentive. Try their spicy sauce. It is epic.

GOMI HAS MY HEART! Came here impromptu on a Friday GNO after a gallery showing! We saw the outdoor seating and it looked like it had a cute vibe, so we decided to check it out. It surpassed our expectations Food/Drinks: 5/5 We had an orange wine here (never had orange wine) but it was absolutely delicious! Paired with a cheese board with three cheeses. Funny enough I thought their tres leches was the dessert but it turned out to be a cheese LOL. It paired perfectly with the bread, a sweet jam, and the wine we chose. Service: 6/5 When I tell y'all, I felt like I was at a family friend's house sitting sat this restaurant outside. Cozy and charming is the best way to describe the service! We didn't know which wine we wanted to have for the night. I LOVED how our waiter took the time to explain the history of the restaurants, the owner, and the different wines. As well as let us sample a few before we decided on a bottle. It was truly an entire experience!! Out of this world, genuine service. Reccs were on point and we got a complimentary shot of a dessert wine that was scrumptious!! Vibe: 5/5 You already know the vibes! There is seating indoors and outdoors. Hole in the wall, that makes you feel at home. Perfect for a date night or a GNO!! I will DEFINITELY be back to try some more of their food options! Sheesh might even become a regular here!

I came here to celebrate my birthday on a Saturday night and it was surprisingly empty. There was a party of 5 who were already sitting on the large bench table so at firat they weren't able to accommodate our party of 10. However, they made it work for us and combined a few tables together. We eventually shifted to the bigger table when the other party left. This wine bar is great for a date night, just for drinks and if you're looking for a snack and drink, this is the place for you. The owner was so accommodating and attentive. He also knew his wine. Anyhow, there is happy hour from 5pm to 7pm daily. So of course, we started off with some items from the happy hour menu. We ordered two types of wings, a cheeseboard, a charcuterie board and two bottles of wine to start. Not naming which wings, but they were crispy but lacking in sauce...I love cheese, so no complaints here and it came with naan. Moving on, we ordered our starters and entrees to share. We had their kimchi dumpling, seafood pancake, cheesy corn, gyoza, fries, japchae, broccolini, pork belly ssam, kimchi fried rice, seared tofu steak, and picanha fatiada. Pretty much the entire menu. Kimchi dumplings came with a spicy sauce that numbed me, but overall would eat again. Seafood pancake was delicious. Cheesy corn had a really nice cheese pull, gyoza could skip on, fries is you know, fries. Japchae was actually really good, along with the fried rice. The broccolini was also seasoned perfectly. The pork belly ssam also was a complete set to make the wraps. The tofu steak was just okay and our favorite was the picanha fatiada. There are items that are similar to tapas, but will fill you up. With everything we ordered plus tax and tip, it came out to be around $50 per person, which is a steal, as we had drinks and food and we had to carry our bellies out. Will definitely come back.

The wine was delish and reasonably priced. My friend and I also got a variety of food: Fried chicken (soy flavor) - huge chicken wings, v crispy but wish it came with some extra dipping sauce Broccoli rabe - yum, love the chorizo bites Kimchi fried rice - yum Yucca fries - I think these were baked or air fried? It wasn't oily at all.

Boo, COVID-19. But yay Gomi! Two updates: 1. Since the stay-at-home recommendation/order from the state, I've ordered dinner from them at least three times. Except for the picanha steak (my favorite dish there!), I've ordered everything on the menu, and everything has been delicious. Best part? Ordering all the wine to go with food. 2. Gomi is raising funds to donate meals to emergency medical workers. Venmo @GomiNYC and donation proceeds ($12/meal) go straight to food costs. You're helping our heroes, and supporting Gomi simultaneously.

Great wine bar with great ambiance. I think they have meals but we only came in for wine. Many Portuguese varieties. A nice place to start the night and they appear to have great side dishes to go with your drinks. Can get a little noisy Service was good, and since the place is more of a bar than restaurant, they're lower touch (won't come by as frequently) which we liked. Cash preferred and there's a $20 minimum for credit. So if you decide to come in for happy hour, you'll have to get a few things to use a card.

Completely shook by how inaccurate the reviews are for this place. Honestly felt misled by Yelp. The owner and waitstaff are extremely sweet - so sweet that I felt compelled to write a searingly honest review because I truly want them to see this review and hopefully improve the taste of their food. Two stars purely for the service - the food was possibly the worst Korean food I've ever had in New York City. My first app was the Korean Corn - it tasted like it came straight out of a can and they melted a stick of mozzarella cheese on top of it in the microwave. How do you mess up Cheese Corn??? Then we had Tofu Soup. I was excited because it looked yummy - but it was tofu, veggies, and seafood sitting in hot water & sesame oil. Then it was a steady decline from there... Pork Saam (dry & no flavor), Brazilian Spiced wings (only flavor was spice), and Brazilian Cheese Bread (the only decent item there). I should've known something was wrong when there was only one other table there on a Saturday night. The vibe was great, the staff was personable, and I can tell they get a lot of regulars...so they're doing something right. But please, I'm imploring the owner to reassess the food/hire a new chef.

It was okay. I got the bibimbap and my friends got the chicken and pork katsu plates. We also tried their chicken wings for apps. The bibimbap was fine, nothing special. And my friends said the pork katsu was okay, but they liked the chicken one better.

Had some wings and a glass of wine here. The wings are fairly dry and while the wine by glass selection was interesting, I feel like the variety of styles is not too wide to accompany some of the food items.

Delicious food and friendly staff. I was excited to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The drinks are great and you have a long list to choose from. Everyone working there was super friendly and attentive. Our dishes were delicious and generous servings. We both cannot wait to return and try more items from the menu.

Gomi is one of those places I almost don't want to leave a review because I want it to remain my and only my secret in NYC. But it truly is a special place. Ambience: It's a beautiful, well lit, casual, lively but not too loud, spot. Whether you come here on a date, with friends, or alone, Rafael and his staff take such amazing care of you. The entire bar feels like it's a family (but not in a "I want to be left alone, don't talk to me" kind of way). I've found it's especially rare to find a bar in NYC where I can enjoy a quiet drink alone, but this is one of them. Drinks: The wine selection is incredible. The sake selection is decent, and there are a few beers on draft, too. What's more incredible is Rafael's ability to understand what you want and recommend amazing wine. Rafael takes wine seriously and will put in a lot of effort to make sure you have a wine you'll enjoy. There is almost always more variety than you see on the menu, so make sure to ask. Everything is very reasonably priced as well. Food: Food is good, though not great. Generous portions & reasonable prices. The items on the menu vary a bit in quality, so it can be a hit or miss. PA few items I like - - Picanha is the best item on the menu. Best value for money picanha you'll find in the city. - Cheese board - amazing appetizer! The selection of cheese is always interesting and great, and the guava jam is out of the world. - Croquettes - good appetizer. I prefer the chicken over the beef ones. - Seafood ramen / tofu soup - nothing special, but definitely hits the spot if you're craving them, plenty of seafood.

Nice korean/brazilian restaurant. Try that spicy sauce. It's fire. The cheese bread is excellent. The sauces are less sweet and less sugary if you're used to korean food. Great service and they have air purifier to keep you healthy

Love how cozy this place was. Waitress super nice and accommodating to our tight schedule. Food was great!!

great ambience, great location, kind service. i am no sommelier but i thought the wine was fine for what i paid for. FOOD-WISE: I had high hopes for this spot--and perhaps we just ordered poorly. we got a cheese plate with naan, something else I forget, and the special involving pork-belly-lettuce-wraps. - the cheese plate was unspectacular. very little food for the price at hand. boring chutney (currant?) to pair with the cheeses. - the pork belly was a bit gristly and dry. it was fun to assemble our own wraps with the various accoutrements but the quality of the meat really soured the experience. i think i would come back, but just for drinks.

This place is amateur at best, there are so many better korean options in the area so don't waste your time. Ridiculously arrogant prices for basic food and drinks. Ordered 3 things: -Kimchi fried rice : tasted like straight paprika and had clumps of white rice not fully cooked or integrated in, they couldnt even crack the egg correctly and the yolk was broken. Don't let their pics fool you -Pichana : Pics on the website showed a rare cut, we got thin grilled strips that were well over done. $27 for what's basically cold kbbq? No fuckin way -Ssam : Didn't even make it to our table after an hour. What's worse is that when we cancelled it and paid 5 minutes later 2-3 other tables got theirs as we were leaving. So insulting. No wonder this place is only open 3 days a week, its embarrassing as is and cant even imagine it on a weekday.

Little spot in the alphabet city. Loved the wine I ordered. Food was not a highlight for me personally but thought the owner was very friendly and loved how he stopped by our table to say a warm hello.

The best spot! 10/10 -- great food, great ambience! The owner gives fantastic wine recommendations. Always surprised this place doesn't get more recognition

I don't get here enough after having moved but this was my go-to place for dinner on many an occasion when I lived in the neighborhood. Great food, top notch service and I love the selection of beer.

Gomi is a wonderful little place in the East Village I definitely want to come back to to try more of the menu. We arrived when it opened, and were the only patron there our entire visit. Service was polite, formal, and attentive, and knowledgable of the menu. The place was a perfectly small size to chill and have wine, apps and conversation, with a handful of tables ans a small bar along one wall. The decor was modern and simple, reminds me of what a stereotypical sushi bar would be like. But this is not a sushi bar by any means! The wine menu has a focus on old world wine ls from small wineries in Portugal, Spain, and France, and the food menu itself appeared fusion in parts, with locally sourced and organic ingredients. We shared two bottles of wine from the happy hour menu: a Les Hauts Plateaux Rosé from France which I had a sip of which was fine, and a nice Montalegre Classico red from Portugal, which our server described as "medium bodied." I was expecting something like a malbec, but it was more lighter bodied than I imagined, taste was fine. Now the small samples of food we had were delicious. We had the kimchi dumplings which were flavorful with a very spicy sauce which I loved, but I can see may be too spicy for some. We also had a cheese board with very nice tres leches and manchego, and a charcuterie with chorizo and jamon. All were good. The portions of the boards were small, but I believe these were the happy hour portions. I typically don't comment on prices in my reviews, but the happy hour prices were great, as 5 of us shared 2 bottles of wine and 3 appetizers for under $100 (before tip) in NYC!

Came here on a late Friday night. Kitchen was closing, but they let us order food anyway. Super super nice of them! The food was delicious. We ordered seafood pancake, dumplings, charcuterie, corn, and drinks. Everything was so good. Drinks - beer, sake, wine - all very yummy I absolutely love the friendliness of the owner Rafael and his wife. From walking in to leaving, they were so accommodating and genuine. They didn't rush us out even though it was past their closing time. Will definitely return to check out brunch and dine here again!

Great fusion wine bar in the east village! I've already been here a few times since it's close to my work place and every time I leave here wanting to come back! Food is very unique and delicious. Recommend the Pao de queijo, picanha fatiada, and chicken wings. I definitely want to come back to try the other menu items. The owner is super knowledgable in wine. If you don't know what to get, just follow his recs! Sake flight and the makgeoli is great as well.

I came here because their $10 brunch including a mimosa which is unheard of. I also love Korean food so I had wanted to visit for a while. They take reservations on OpenTable, although when we went on Saturday ~noon, there were plenty of available seats. I had ordered the soft tofu stew + the mimosa and the cheese corn. I really liked the cheese corn (what is there not to like about cheese and corn though) but thought the soft tofu stew was a bit bland compared to other restaurants. There was plenty of food for each entree despite the low price tag. I would want to try some other entrees to see if other items are more flavorful.

$10 brunch menu. You pick an entree and get complimentary mimosa with it. That's unheard of in the East Village. Food was great, really filling portions. I'll be back to try other items off the menu.

A Korean-Brazilian fusion restaurant?? Say no more! Aside from being two distinctly delicious cuisines, appearing on the same menu blew my mind in the best way possible. I don't know any other place where I can get my favorite Brazilian food (pão de queijo) and my favorite Korean food (japchae) at the same time. This restaurant is in a hip neighborhood of the East Village, close to Thompkins Square and the 1st Ave L train. My small group ate outside at a table on the sidewalk, which was a bit crowded with people walking by and waiting for a table. But otherwise they have indoor dining and covered tables sectioned off in the street. My fellow vegetarian friend and I got a bunch of things to share, including the pão de queijo and japchae, as well as veggie bimimbap and the tofu steaks with veggies and rice. It was all so tasty and filling! You could add more spicy sauce if you like things hot, or eat it how it comes- mild but no less full of flavor! Overall, I left full, happy, and all for about $30 with tax and tip. Would definitely recommend!

Gomi is truly a special place. I've been coming here often for the past year and a half and think of Gomi as my wine home. :) You can always expect great Korean-Brazilian dishes with amazing wine, hand-picked to your personal taste. Rafael, the owner, treats every customer like a friend or family. He creates a special experience every time, with his impressive knowledge and love of wine. I come here for holidays, birthdays, special dates, family dinners, and friend reunions - basically anyone I love, I have to take them to Gomi! Come here and I know you'll love it as much as I do.

This was my first time coming here for brunch. Note that the bar had a nice rustic setting. I had only tried their Korean dishes, so I have no opinions on their Brazilian dishes but I have not seen melding of Brazilian and Korea cuisine on the menu. It was more like a combination of dishes from either cultures. Like I mentioned, I arrived at the bar with my cousin for the brunch at Sunday noon and I was the only customer for the duration of our stay. The service was wonderful. The server was attentive + friendly and was willing to provide assistance in answering questions. The brunch was simple. Each meal cost $10 with $5 drinks (happy hour pricing). Overall, pricing was fair. I would recommend to come here for brunch + happy hour combo to try it out and see for yourself what you think about the food. My cousin and I ordered a mimosa and Mama Mango. The drinks weren't spectacular, but that wasn't our goal; we wanted to see the food. I ordered a spicy tofu soup, and it had the umami/seafood flavor, but it was bland. I thought that the soup wasn't fully boiled as the soup at the surface tasted like unseasoned water (soup didn't come out hot either), causing the entire soup's flavor to come off as light in a bad way as opposed to the typical strong seafood soup. The soup could be improved with longer boiling and salt/other seasonings. Although it was red, it was not as spicy as I thought it would be. To be honest, the soup was disappointing in comparison to other places I traveled to despite the multiple seafood ingredients that developed the broth's flavor. My cousin ordered the iron skillet with spicy pork belly, and after trying the dish, I thought it was good with rice. Everything was well cooked and not too overwhelming on the palette. We had conflicting views on the spiciness of the pork, yet in conclusion, this dish was decent (not the best but we were content after our meals).

I absolutely love this place. The owner is very kind, polite and professional. He brought us to our table. Ask us regarding our taste and the like of the wine. He is very kind and suggested three different kinds of rose and pairing with special food. We sit pretty far from the bar but the waitress can see whenever we drank our water, she will just refill it. We definitely will go back and I'll already introduce it to my friends.

Really cute little restaurant. Service was very personable and attentive - one of our appetizers was forgotten and we were given a drink on the house instead, which we so appreciated! The food was good, particularly the seafood scallion pancakes, which were huge portions.

Such a great place! Truly amazing The food was delicious, fresh ingredients and super great value - $10 brunch menu plus free mimosa ... Is a short menu but options for everybody and the portions are well serve. Superb service, the waitress was so nice and friendly really make a difference during our brunch experience. The restaurant is clean and cozy, big tables and enough space between them. We definitely coming back!

Great wine selection in a cozy spot out at the start of alphabet city. The establishment is warm and welcoming, and the owner is knowledgable and friendly. I recommend visiting Gomi when if you're planning to have a girls' night out or a laid-back boys' hangout. You're going to feel all kinds of mellow as you sip that special wine and watch people stroll by.

Honestly an amazing restaurant that makes you feel right at home! This place has the ambiance of a beautiful wine bar with well-maintained interiors and a well thought out menu coupled with the comfort and customer service of a mom and pop shop. Rafael and his wife are the front of the house and incredibly kind and passionate. Rafael clearly has an immense passion for wine and sake and is an absolute joy to impart that wisdom on you. The food is delicious and you will want to spend hours here enjoying the company of your party and drinking in the walls covered with images of the beautiful namesake Gomi (Rafael's dog who has hiked the majority of the Appalachian Trail with him) An amazing place that you will not regret taking a chance on!!

FIRST of all, the wine selection is brazy. The owner is a passionate wine-enthusiast so ask him all the questions! After getting a lil litty, order the kimchi dumplings. Your taste buds won't be disappointed. Gobble em up while you wait for the main course -- it's definitely one of those places where you can't go wrong with anything you order. Friendly atmosphere, amazing staff, delicious food and even better wine.

It is a hidden gem. I strongly recommend this place, especially for Weekend Brunch. Why? 1. Food is delicious and satisfying 2. Brunch special is a great deal. Its like $10 for a good size portion meal and a mimosa. 3. Vegetarians will be happy. I am a vegetarian and I am satisfied with their tofu steak. 4. Great cheese balls. 5. Owner is professional and very pleasant. 6. Prices are right.

Gomi's brunch served simple, home-cooked food for really reasonable prices ($10 only!) Besides their brunch menu, I highly recommend the yuca bread. It takes 25mins to bake, but they make it fresh and it's worth the wait! Tastes like heaven in the mouth.

Here we go. "I wanted to live this place." I've passed this spot a few times. Korean south of Ktown? Curious. The outdoor setup was cute. There are live plants lined up around the tables but in the summer this means bugs. Luckily I carry my bug spray with me at all times. Down to the food and drinks - originally we ordered the soju but sent it back when we realized it was just a flavored jinro bottle you can buy at a store for $4. The upside is that it was unopened so that wasn't a problem. We decided on the Gomi Spritz instead - a light, refreshing, summery drink. very tasty Our server was attentive, able to answer any questions or concerns we had - a sweet older gentleman. Fast with out drinks and food, but did not rush us. Onto the food - unfortunately, we ordered 3 items on the menu and they were all underwhelming. I had checked yelped previous so I got the Brazilian? steak, the bolgolgi with broccoli, and soy garlic wings. The steak was tough, overcooked. Bulgolgi slightly overcooked, bland. Chicken wings were drizzling in the soy garlic sauce - more soy than garlic. While not inedible, would I order it again? Unlikely. I ended up taking the leftover steak and bulgolgi to go. I had thought about ordering kalbi to go but after my experience, I changed my mind. On the upside, our server did end our night with a complimentary glass of wine. So my overall consensus is it's a cute neighborhood spot. Stay away from the overpriced soju and the food. Bring bug spray if you sit near the plants after 6pm. Stick to wine. I really hope the kitchen does better. I left them a nice tip anyway.

After eating here, I think I finally understand why the phrase, "I really wanted to love this place" has become such a popular Yelpism. 'Cause, yeah, I did. Want to love this place, that is: First, the good: Service was really sweet and I liked the space, which felt very zen. There was also some sort of summer special going on when I was there that entailed Rose for $7 per glass. Love a place that offers affordable, decent wine beyond Happy Hour. Now, the not so good: Unfortunately, I have to agree with Sarah S. when it comes to the food. Friend and I tried various beef dishes, and the meat was chewy and bland in all of them. Not really impressive for a spot that is supposed to specialize in Brazilian and Korean cooking, what with both being notable for bringing it when it comes to beef. The Beef Wrap appetizer we ordered to begin, included the same hard to bite through meat that came with my friend's summer special of Cold Soba Noodles. For the latter, I believe it was $9 for just noodles and dipping sauce, and $5 more for added protein. Friend is more laid back about food than yours truly, so he was okay with this dish, but like I said, I was unimpressed. I was even more unimpressed with the $20 Sirloin Cap dish I ordered. This consisted of thinly sliced meh Sirloin and a few tiny pieces of grilled Broccoli Florets. So not worth it. A $6 Pork Dumpling Starter was my favorite, not 'cause it was the most affordable, though that didn't hurt, but 'cause it actually tasted pretty good. Though not sure why the Dumplings were so tiny. Going to go with Sarah S.'s take on this place again in that maybe it would be better off as a bar that serves food, rather than trying to compete as restaurant. After this experience, I'd consider returning for a drink or two and to maybe share a couple different small plates, but definitely not for a full meal. It's a shame, 'cause I got the sense that this is a labor of love for the owner, who I think is the same guy who rushed over to help guide my confused friend as he struggled to figure out how to eat cold Soba properly. It really is the kind of restaurant you find yourself rooting for. Sadly, though, for now I can't get behind the many Yelp raves. Food, for me, was 2 stars, but pleasant ambiance, kind service, and affordable wine boost it to three.

Food was AMAZING and drinks very well paired. The owner/chef is super passionate about this restaurant. He came out and explained the inspiration behind every dish and the pairing. We were a large group of 10 and we each had the pre fixe meal. We were very happy with the food! Fun fact, the restaurant is named after the owner's dog. Great place for groups, dates, and a wine night out! Bathroom = clean, meaning the kitchen is clean!

Great value for price! $10 brunch specials (highly recommend the spicy pork belly) that comes with a free mimosa If you want to ~~splurge~~, highly recommend the yuca bread as a side!!

My first visit to GOMI was very impressive. The staff was friendly and polite. The owner was extremely professional and recommended some amazing dishes and wines. I was dining with my friends, every single dish we ordered was spectacular! Everything was perfect from start to finish. I am sure to go back after this wonderful experience and exceptional food!