갈비 Galbi
Marinated beef short ribs grilled over charcoal or at the table.
Spice: Not spicy
Gogi-gui (Korean BBQ)
곱창 Gopchang
Pieces of beef small intestine finished on a hot pan at the table, often eaten with soju.
- Grilled Beef Small Intestine
- Spice: Not spicy
- Contains beef
At a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Beef small intestine |
| How it's served | Partly cooked, then sizzling on a pan at the table with onions and dipping sauces |
| Spice level | Not spicy — No chili heat. |
| Diet | Contains beef — Beef or beef stock is a standard ingredient. |
| Allergens | Soy · Sesame |
| Ask about | Pork intestine is also common; dipping sauces may contain sesame, soy or wheat. |
| On the menu | 곱창 (Gopchang) |
| Also called | gobchang · kopchang · gopchang-gui · grilled intestines |
| Region | Nationwide |
Based on the usual recipe. Restaurants vary, so always tell the staff.
How to eat Grilled Beef Small Intestine
Wait until it is crisp
Staff often cut and turn it for you. Eat each piece once the outside turns brown.
Dip it in the sauce
Dip each piece in the dipping sauces on the table, and eat the grilled onions with it.
Finish with fried rice
Many places stir-fry rice in the same pan at the end. Ask for bokkeumbap.
How to order it
Order it as 곱창. Most places require more than one serving per order, so it is easiest to share with a friend.
- On the menu: 곱창
- Usually sold: Usually 2 servings minimum
Similar dishes
삼겹살 Samgyeopsal
Thick slices of pork belly you grill at the table and wrap in lettuce.
Spice: Not spicy
Questions about Grilled Beef Small Intestine
How spicy is gopchang?
Not spicy. The plain grilled version has no chili heat. Some places also sell a spicy sauced version, so check the menu.
What part of the cow is gopchang?
The small intestine. It is cleaned and grilled with its inner fat, which makes it chewy. Many places also serve pork intestine (dwaeji gopchang), so check the menu.
Can you eat gopchang alone?
Usually not. Most places require more than one serving, so it is easier to go with a friend.
- By Jason Kim (Bumsoo)
- Last reviewed October 29, 2026