Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Lyda Ngin

The barbecue and sides were really good. We loved the wagyu beef, though the other items weren't as impressive. Still, we enjoyed the food, especially the fried rice. Unfortunately, the service was not enjoyable. The waitress did not clearly explain the differences between menu items, which was a bit confusing. She seemed unfamiliar with the menu and was not very attentive or friendly. We tried to understand that she might have been having a bad day. Despite this, we really enjoyed the barbecue and the food overall. We hope to go back and have a better experience next time, with more time to look at the menu and receive better recommendations.

Amy Dunlea

Since we have never been to a Japanese BBQ place where you cook your own protein, I scoured reviews to find out how and what to order. I couldn't find a review anywhere that discussed A la Carte vs. All You Can Eat ordering, or how much of which protein is in the 3oz portions that they serve. So after studying the menu for a long time, I came up with a plan the night before our dinner that worked out perfectly for four adults. First, let me say that our server was great. She had a lot of tables but be-bopped around so fast that we were never in need of anything. We also appreciated the fact that she changed our grill grate out three times during our meal. The place is nothing special on the inside, but the booths were comfortable. I decided that A La Carte was the best option for us. Here is what we ordered, how much is in each serving, and what we thought. Our party of four finished every bit of food and were full at the end. This is important because you are not allowed to take home any leftovers. So as not to waste money or food, it's may be best to under-order and add on as you go. This amount was perfect: Appetizers: Chicken Karage- 6 pieces- breading was good on all dark meat chicken. Black Pepper Wings - 6 pieces- fantastic! Garlic Fried Rice - big clay bowl full of very flavorful rice. We only needed one for the table. We all loved it. Veggies: Garlic Mushroom - served in tinfoil that you cook on the grate for 6 minutes. Broccoli - Same sauce as the mushrooms. Both of these were great. Zucchini - 4 large pieces cooked directly on the grate - nothing special. Shishito peppers - 8 pieces cooked directly on the grate - nothing special. Proteins: Spicy Shrimp - 4 pieces - they were spicy! Spicy Pork - a handful of spicy pork pieces - again, spicy! Chicken with Teriyaki Marinade - 6 pieces - very good. NY Strip with Garlic Marinade - 4 nice sized strips - fantastic!! Filet with S&P - 6 medium sized pieces - very lovely. Yaki Shabu with Sweet Soy Tare Marinade - a ice cream scoop mound of thin meat that was hard to cook. Would not order again. (In foreground of photo) Harami Skirt Steak with Shio Marinade - 8 pieces - this was our favorite of the night next to the strip. Bistro Hangar with Miso Marinade - 6 to 8 pieces - also very tasty. The Chili Mayo sauce was our favorite. The Kuki wasabi was straight wasabi. I would order all the sauces they offer next time. The food was brought out somewhat portioned, but generally there was no room left on the table during most of our meal. There was lots of reaching and dipping and chopsticks everywhere, and it was so much fun! Our bill for the food (not including drinks, which are also reasonably priced) was $131, which I thought very reasonable. Compare to the all you can eat price packages and those rules to decide what is best for your party. For a chain restaurant that is all over the country, this place has it going on. We will be back!

Kylie Conley

I had a great experience at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. I went for lunch and ordered the "Create your own Lunch Gyu-Combo." It came with two BBQ items, miso soup, and a side salad. I ordered the angus beef rib and shrimp with the spicy jalapeno miso, which was hot and flavorful, broccoli, and garlic fried rice. The food was fantastic! The server was great as well--she answered all of my questions, told me how long to cook the meat, and checked on me frequently. I did have some leftovers, as it was a lot of food for the combo, and they did provide a box for my carryout.

EBM Flowers

OMG, this was so good. Sometimes, I get overwhelmed by menus, so we had what they called an Adventure Course. It was perfect for us to try several different options. When I go back, I will not waste my taste buds with soda pop..lol.. too many other wonderful tastes to enjoy! The staff was beyond wonderful. The hostess was so knowledgeable and enjoyable as I waited for my full group to arrive. Our server was a gem. She was a joy to be with.

Marco Ugolotti

The food is good and the options are huge. You need to Cook the food yourself on the grill…. And you finish with smores.