Gogi Korean BBQ Newlands menu and updated 2025 prices
If authentic Korean flavours in a stylish setting are what you crave, then the Gogi Korean BBQ Newlands menu is worth exploring. Located in Newlands, Cape Town, it features grilled meats, stews, and street-style bites at wallet-friendly prices in a vibrant, welcoming space.
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Key takeaways
- The Korean BBQ restaurant is located at 1 Dean Street, Newlands, Cape Town, and is renowned for its authentic Korean dining experience.
- It operates from Tuesdays to Sundays, 11:00-20:00, welcoming diners throughout the week.
- The menu features interactive grill‑your‑own meats, classic Korean dishes, and generous banchan, all served in a lively social atmosphere.
Gogi Korean BBQ Newlands menu
The menu of Gogi Newlands showcases classic Korean flavours, from small street-style bites to grill-your-own BBQ sets. Below is a clear overview of the dishes offered.
Starters
This section features light, flavourful Korean small plates that prepare your palate before the main BBQ experience. Below are the options available to you:
Item | Description | Cost |
Mini Tokkochi (2pc) | Mini fried skewered rice cake and spicy sauce | R55 |
Mini Pancake (3pc) | Small Korean “Jeon” pancakes available in vegetable, butternut and potato varieties, served with soy dipping sauce | R56 |
Mini Kimbap (4pc) | Bite-sized kimbap rolls of seasoned rice, vegetables, and seaweed, served with soy sauce | R56 |
Joomukbap | and-pressed rice ball with Topokki sauce and nuts | R58 |
Mini Corndog (2pc) | Korean mini corndogs with sausage and cheese, served with tomato, mustard, and sweet chilli sauce | R65 |
Corn Cheese | Creamy corn mixed with mayo and topped with melted cheese | R90 |
Fried Tofu Balls | Deep-fried tofu with onion, carrot, and spring onion, drizzled with teriyaki and mayo, topped with bonito flakes | R92 |
BBQ Pork
This part of the menu highlights Korean-style pork cuts prepared for grilling at the table, offering rich flavour and a social dining experience. Check out the available options below:
Item | Description | Price |
Samgyupssal Set | Slices of pork belly are known for their rich, savoury flavour | R290 |
Pork Jowl Set | Chewy and deeply savoury pork cheek meat | R290 |
Samgyupssal Tasting Set | Pork belly in four flavours: Miso Mayo, Soy Garlic, Mixed Herbs, or Sweet BBQ | R310 |
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BBQ Beef
For diners seeking richer flavours and melt-in-the-mouth textures, this selection showcases some of the most iconic Korean beef dishes. These options are worth considering:
Item | Description | Price |
Bulgogi Set | Thin beef slices marinated in soy, garlic, and seasoning | R290 |
Chadol Bak E Set (Beef Brisket) | Paper-thin brisket slices, dipped in sesame oil with salt and pepper | R310 |
Galbi Set | Marinated beef short rib | R320 |
Hot Soups
These stews are served bubbling hot, hearty and deeply comforting, especially fitting if you love rich broths and layered flavours. Available options are below:
Item | Description | Price |
Budae Jjigae | “Army Soup” with ham, sausage, rice cake, vegetables, tofu, kimchi, and baked beans in spicy broth | R195 |
Kimchi Jjigae | Stew made with spicy kimchi, pork, tofu, and vegetables | R195 |
Soon Tofu Jjigae | Soft tofu stew, vegetable, spicy broth containing egg | R195 |
Fried Dumplings – Mandu
Order these crispy dumplings filled with ingredients prepared using a Korean recipe, served with soy sauce.
Item | Price |
Veggie | R96 |
Bulgogi | R105 |
Pork | R105 |
Kimchi | R105 |
Chicken & Coriander | R105 |
Prawn | R125 |
Kimbap
Freshly rolled and neatly layered, this section highlights Korea’s beloved rice rolls, ideal for a light bite or a shared table starter.
Item | Description | Price |
Veggie | Vegetables, seasoned rice, and seaweed | R105 |
Bulgogi Soy Beef | Beef bulgogi, vegetables, and egg | R115 |
Jeyuk Spicy Pork | Spicy pork with seasoned vegetables | R115 |
Tuna Mayo | Creamy tuna mayo, seasoned vegetables, and egg | R115 |
Sausage | Sausage, seasoned vegetables, and egg | R115 |
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Rice Dishes
In this part of the menu, you can order stir-fried Korean rice dishes and hot-stone bibimbap bowls.
Item | Description | Price |
Egg (Fried Rice) | Stir-fried rice, vegetables, egg, and kimchi | R110 |
Kimchi (Fried Rice) | Tangy kimchi stir-fried rice, vegetables, egg, and pickled radish | R135 |
Prawn (Fried Rice) | Stir-fried prawn, vegetables, rice, egg, and kimchi | R145 |
Veggie Bibimbap (Dolsot) | Rice and vegetables are served in a hot stone bowl with a fried egg | R170 |
Veggie & Bulgogi Bibimbap (Dolsot) | Vegetable bibimbap and bulgogi beef | R190 |
Chicken & Tofu
Diners will find versatile protein dishes that are tender, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully matched with sauces that enhance their natural taste here.
Item | Description | Price |
Tofu Sweet & Sour | Deep-fried tofu in sweet-sour sauce, with pickled radish | R160 |
Original Salt & Pepper (Korean Fried Chicken) | Crispy chicken seasoned with salt and pepper | R165 |
Sweet & Spicy (Korean Fried Chicken) | Fried chicken glazed in a balanced spicy-sweet sauce | R170 |
Sweet Soy (Korean Fried Chicken) | Golden chicken coated in a sweet soy glaze | R170 |
Chicken Sweet & Sour | Crispy chicken, sauce, and pickled radish | R170 |
Tofu Gangjeong Sweet & Spicy | Tofu and rice cake in a spicy-sweet coating | R170 |
Tofu Gangjeong Sweet Soy | Crispy tofu and rice cake coated in a sweet soy glaze | R170 |
Dakgalbi (Spicy/Soy) | Stir-fried marinated chicken, vegetables, rice, and sides | R175 |
Dakganjeong Sweet & Spicy | Deep-fried chicken and rice cake coated in spicy-sweet sauce, served with rice and sides | R185 |
Dakganjeong Sweet Soy | Chicken and rice cake finished in a sweet soy glaze | R185 |
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Mains
This section celebrates the core of Gogi Korean BBQ, featuring flame-grilled meats and bold signature plates that reflect traditional Korean dining culture.
Item | Description | Price |
Japchae Veggie | Sweet potato noodles stir-fried with vegetables | R120 |
Japchae Veggie & Bulgogi | Japchae with tender bulgogi slices | R135 |
Topokki | Chewy rice cakes in sweet spicy sauce, with dumplings and egg | R140 |
Galbi | Soy-marinated beef short ribs served with rice and side dishes | R175 |
Bulgogi | Stir-fried soy-marinated beef slices served with rice and side dishes | R175 |
Desserts & Sides
To end or complement your meal, this section offers sweet finishes and light sides that balance Gogi Korean BBQ Newlands' prices with satisfying variety.
Item | Description | Price |
Seaweed Snacks | Crisp roasted seaweed sheets | R25 |
Rice | Steamed rice serving | R28 |
Fried Rice Cake with Honey | Chewy fried rice cakes served with honey | R55 |
Hodduk with Ice Cream | Warm cinnamon-nut-filled pancake paired with vanilla ice cream | R77 |
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Drinks
Guests can pair their dishes with Korean soft drinks or warm teas, completing the smoky, savoury Korean BBQ Cape Town dining experience.
Soft Drinks
Item | Price |
Still/Sparkling Water |
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Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Cappy Orange, Cappy Apple | R28 each |
Lipton Iced Tea (Peach/Lemon) | R31 |
BOS Iced Tea (Lemon/Peach) | R31 |
Appletiser/Grapetiser | R34 |
Soju
Known as Korea’s most popular spirit, smooth and lightly sweet, often shared at the table.
Item | Price |
Soju Shot | R30 |
Original, White Grape, Strawberry, Jinro, Grapefruit, Plum, Peach Soju | R159 each |
Soju Tasting Set (6 shots) | R169 |
Tea
Item | Price |
Honey Tea | R34 |
Ssanghwacha | R36 |
Green/Jasmine/Peppermint Burdock/Buckwheat | R42 |
Coffee
Item | Price |
Maxim Mild Gold | R36 |
Maxim White Gold | R36 |
Black Coffee | R36 |
Iced Coffee | R45 |
Ciders
- Flying Fish Apple / Pressed Lemon – R 39
Draught on Tap
- Castle Lite – 300ml R42 | 500ml R55
- Yuzu / Honey Lite – 300ml R62 | 500ml R72
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Beer
Item | Price |
Castle Lager/Lite/Black Label/Stella Artois/Corona | R45 |
Terra (Korean Beer) | R69 |
Red Wines
Item | Price |
Glass of House Wine | R55 |
Durbanville Hills Cabernet Sauv | R195 |
Anura Legato Merlot Cab Sauv | R200 |
Alto Rouge Vintage | R220 |
Mont Du Toit Cab Sauv | R240 |
Landskroon Merlot | R240 |
Kanonkop Pinotage | R270 |
Diemersdal Pinotage | R270 |
Spier Seaward Shiraz | R280 |
Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon | R290 |
Boschendal Merlot | R300 |
Delheim Merlot | R310 |
Big Easy Red Blend | R320 |
Beyerskloof Reserve Pinotage | R330 |
Kleine Zalze Shiraz | R360 |
Christina Cabernet Sauvignon | R495 |
Tokara Reserve Cab Sauv | R900 |
White Wines
Item | Price |
Glass of House Wine | R55 |
Durbanville Hills Chardonnay | R195 |
KWV Chardonnay | R198 |
Spier Sauvignon Blanc | R205 |
Spier Chardonnay | R205 |
Tokara Sauvignon Blanc | R240 |
Boschendal Chardonnay | R255 |
De Grendel Sauv Blanc | R270 |
Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc | R270 |
Lanzerac Chardonnay | R335 |
Tokara Reserve Sauv Blanc | R335 |
De Grendel Koetshuis Sauv Blanc | R400 |
Other drinks
Item | Description | Price |
Ades (Non-alcoholic) | Options: Yuzu, Lemon, Maesil | R58 each |
Korean Cocktails | Options: Yuzu, Lemon, Maesil (Green Plum) | R76 each |
Rice Drinks | A traditional, lightly sparkling Korean rice wine with a creamy finish and gentle sweetness. Flavours: Original, Banana, Chestnut, White Grape, Peach | R165 each |
Bekseju Premium | Herbal Korean rice liquor with a mild bitterness and warm, earthy notes | R165 |
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Gogi Korean BBQ Newlands contact details
The restaurant is located at Shop 8, 1 Dean Street, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, and operates Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00. You can reach them at +27 21 891 2222 or through Ashley Cooper's website.
For Muslim diners, Gogi Korean BBQ Halaal offers a halal-certified alternative in Cape Town.
Wrapping up
Gogi Korean BBQ Newlands' menu offers classic Korean cuts, rice dishes, kimbap, and sides, with 2025 prices reflecting quality and portion value. It remains a popular spot for shared dining, with a halaal-friendly alternative available for Muslim guests nearby.
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