Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
BBQ & dining · Vancouver · · 5 reviews here
BBQ & dining in Vancouver.
What locals say
I really love this place, I have been here few times and always have a good experience, it worth the price; they give u a lot of meat and sides. The tap beer is good. The staff is friendly.
Even though we made a reservation three days in advance for a Monday evening, we were seated at a table in the back that was not in good condition. One of the seats was broken, which raised safety concerns, and the passage to the back seating area was narrow and uncomfortable to navigate. Upon arrival, we were informed that the restaurant does not allow separate billing for groups larger than six. This policy was not communicated clearly at the time of booking and felt unreasonable, particularly on a quiet Monday night when many tables were available. As a result, our group had to manage bill splitting ourselves, which caused unnecessary inconvenience. Unfortunately, the manager appeared unhelpful and somewhat unwelcoming when we raised these concerns. The servers, however, were professional and did their job well. The food itself was enjoyable, though the portion sizes for dinner mains felt on the smaller side. I have previously visited for lunch and had a better experience, especially with the salads and sides. Service in hospitality should be flexible and responsive to guests, especially during slower weekdays. Without improvements in this area, the restaurants risk losing loyal customers rather than attracting them.
Went for their 'Dine Out Vancouver' menu. Got the 130$ meal for 2. All the food we had was delicious, the wagyu, karaage, bibimbop. Our server / cashier Dennis was also very nice and helpful. The sweet soy sauce was exactly like what I have had in Japan, and the Mango Tango was refreshing as well. Lots of food for the price, we definitely could have fed a third person for the amount of food we got. They even rotated / replaced our grill surface 3 times while we were at our table to avoid char buildup. My only complaint / recommendation was that it was pretty warm from all the grills and there was literally 7 or 8 songs on repeat for the 2 hours we sat down. Didnt bother me too much, but I could see it annoying some. Would recommend for a nice night out!
The quality of food is very poor compared to the price we paid. Definitely not the meat quality I expect for this international chain. I have had much better meat at other international locations in Japan, Hong Kong and United States. This location really pulled down the reputation of this chain. Aside for the attentive service and care of our waiter this would have been a 1-star review.
Amazing Japanese table-grill experience! You cook your own meat and corn right on the grill at the table, which makes it fun and interactive. The vibe is great, cozy and lively at the same time, and everything we tried was very delicious. Definitely try the noodles with beef, the beef rice, and the New York steak — all were full of flavor and perfectly satisfying. The mayo shrimp was one of the best items, ready to eat and absolutely amazing. For dessert, the marshmallow is a must and such a fun way to finish the meal. Highly recommend trying this place! 🍜🥩🔥