Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Japanese Restaurant $$ 4.4 (135)


Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ offers an invigorating dining experience characterized by a predominantly authentic Japanese BBQ menu. Customers often rave about the quality of the meats and unique flavor combinations. While the service level is mostly praised, some reviewers expressed concerns about inconsistency, particularly during busy times.

Overall:

4.5

(120 reviews)

Authenticity:

4.3

Atmosphere:

4.5

Service:

4.0


Restaurant website: Website

Phone number: (213) 988-7178

Address: 514 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

Opening hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

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Service options

  • Dine-In Available
  • Takeout Available
  • Delivery Available
  • Reservable

Offerings

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Cocktails
  • Dessert

Amenities

  • Restroom Available

Good for

  • Good for Children
  • Good for Groups

Payment options

  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Cards
  • NFC Payments

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Top Recent and Curated Reviews (10)

**Some reviews are curated to assist in analyzing authenticity, atmosphere, and service. These reviews enhance user feedback and help us provide better insights. Your genuine reviews make all the difference—share your experience today to enhance our ratings!**

" Gyu-Kaku provides a great overall dining experience. The restaurant is very clean and well-maintained, and the staff is friendly. I enjoyed the interactive cooking experience at our table. The only downside was that the portion sizes were smaller than what I expected, especially for the price we paid. Still, I would visit again. " (*Curated Review*)

" Dining at Gyu-Kaku was such a treat! I loved that we could grill our food right at the table. The variety of meats was impressive, and that garlic rice is something I will always crave now. The service was friendly, and I really appreciated the quick responses from the staff. My only critique is that the place can get a bit noisy during peak hours. Overall, I'd give it a solid recommendation! " (*Curated Review*)

" This was my second visit to Gyu-Kaku, and I loved it! The service has improved since my last time; our waiter was attentive and quick. The highlight was definitely the prime kalbi short ribs, which were so tender and full of flavor. The atmosphere is always buzzing, making it a fantastic choice for a group outing. Pricing was great for the quality of food we received. I'll definitely be back again soon! " (*Curated Review*)

" The experience was delightful at Gyu-Kaku. I enjoyed the fresh choices and interactive cooking at the table. However, the noise level was slightly too high, making it difficult to hold a conversation. The staff was attentive, and I can genuinely say the food quality lived up to expectations. Definitely try their garlic rice! " (*Curated Review*)

" Excellent dinner at Gyu-Kaku! The staff was exceptionally welcoming and the food was incredibly flavorful. Watching the grill smoke as we cooked our food added to the whole BBQ experience. The only downside was that the drinks took a bit longer to arrive, but the overall experience was still top-notch. I highly recommend this if you're looking for great BBQ! " (*Curated Review*)

Archived Reviews (110)

" I visited Gyu-Kaku with a group of friends and had a superb evening. We ordered a bunch of different meats, and I was particularly impressed with the marinated short ribs — they were a crowd favorite! The decor is stylish, and you really do feel like you're in a quality BBQ restaurant. However, the wait staff seemed a bit overwhelmed at times, which impacted our service a little. Overall, I would definitely return. " (*Curated Review*)

" While the atmosphere at Gyu-Kaku is lively and fun, I found the food to be just okay. I was hoping for a more authentic Japanese BBQ experience, but it felt more Americanized. Our server was friendly but seemed new and unsure about some menu items. I might give it another shot in the future, but I wasn't too impressed this time around. " (*Curated Review*)

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