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Harvard Square - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

4.7
4.7
763 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu 8:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We provide parking validation, please ask host for details.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

  • Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...

    US$70.00 - US$220.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our delicious prix-fixe Japanese BBQ courses for any occasion and for parties of all sizes! Our courses are designed on a reasonable budget and for beginners and fans alike. Try a variety of popular small plates, signature BBQ dishes with our unique marinades, and more. Selection and pricing varies between courses, and may not match the starting price listed. Visit our website for more details. www.GYU-KAKU.com
    Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at... photo

What 763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Japanese

  • Boston

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Cambridge offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service". Guests enjoy grilling their own meats, creating a fun and interactive atmosphere. The birthday celebrations are particularly memorable, with attentive staff ensuring a special occasion. However, the restaurant could enhance ventilation and cleanliness for an even better experience.

763 Reviews
  1. Alvaro

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried the all you can eat today for the first time and it was awesome! Excellent service as usual!👏🏼👍🏻😋

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  2. Sandra

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were welcomed and our booth request was met. We found the manager quite accommodating and friendly when he approached our table. He took care of a couple things that server had forgotten. Accommodating for gf options offered. We did the meat hibachi for 3. Was a good amount of food. Service was fine and checked in often.

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  3. Kevin

    Dallas4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came in for the Dine Out Boston, but on comparing their restaurant week menu on Sunday ($46 for a limited amount of premium meat) to the regular premium menu ($54 for unlimited of plenty of choices), we decided to just go with the normal premium each. Good food if you're coming in with an appetite to feast while also being quick and savvy with cooking the meats. It would be great if they also gave us a separate tongs for picking up the cooked foods, to reduce contamination.

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  4. Julie VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious thank you! Service and food was delicious

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  5. StephanieZ

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent time! Server was super friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. & the wait time on the food was close to nothing! Even though we had our reservation close to closing time we did not feel rushed! Will forever LOVE this place! Thank you for the hospitality

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  6. Ediliza

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect place for delicious food. The service was great and the food even better.

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  7. andrea

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience, per usual! The servers and managers are all really nice and helpful.

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  8. Rose

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service, diana and the manager came around constantly to clear the table of all empty plates, and made sure i used my rewards for this visit!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good like other Gyu-Kaku but this location in Cambridge has poor ventilation. The interior was visibly smoky. The grill flared up more than other locations. Their app connection was down so we weren’t able to scan our receipt for points and they couldn’t honor the double points offer. Didn’t think much of it at the time. Turns out we couldn’t scan the receipt once we get home. The app complains we are not at a Gyu-Kaku location. I submitted a support ticket. Not sure if they would help me address the issue.

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  10. Emily

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The meat is sooooo good and so fun to cook. I love the all you can eat experience, but I am sure we never get our $ worth. The servers are tremendous when you go for a bday celebration.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 259-6666.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square is rated 4.7 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

16-18 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu 8:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We provide parking validation, please ask host for details.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

Gift card

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