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East Village - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | East Village Manhattan, New York, NY

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | East Village Manhattan

4.7
4.7
1918 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
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–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. Lot parking is available on 8th st and Cooper or E. 4th and Bowery.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, 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$40.00 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 1,918 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in East Village offers a vibrant dining experience, perfect for date nights and group outings. Guests rave about the "delicious meal and plenty to eat," with standout dishes like "toro beef and kalbi short rib." The interactive BBQ setup is "lots of fun," though service can be inconsistent.

1,918 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Enjoyed the food ! I believe they were pleasant and they food was worth it all. We enjoyed our time

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  2. Nadia

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, service great! Lil loud, greasy floor

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  3. Richard

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I've enjoyed and frequented Gyu-Kaku for many years, but the service and meat quality have certainly seen better days. This past Saturday, the service was inattentive as it felt they were understaffed. Our server was hard to get a hold of, but was attentive when at the table. Certain cuts of meat were particularly underwhelming in terms of quality too - the pork belly was missing chucks of meat in several slices. I generally like Gyu-Kaku, but this most recent visit wasn't up-to-par with its own standards.

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  4. JennyMae

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at Gyu-Kaku. Made reservations on Valentine’s Day despite being busy we got seated at our exact reservation time, food and service were a 10/10 to say the least. Would recommend this Japanese bbq to everyone.

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  5. Anthony

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We frequent gyu kaku all the time and love it. The service at the cooper square location is not as good as the flushing location, they seem to have fewer and less attentive servers despite never seeming as busy as flushing. As always though the meat is excellent and service isn’t necessarily make or break here considering you cook the food yourself. They’ve raised their AYCE prices quite a bit over the years but I still think it is a good value if you order at least 6-7 plates per person.

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  6. Sebastian

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as well as the service!! Will definitely keep coming back!

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  7. Ben

    Toronto2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We did the all you can eat but unfortunately they rarely came to our table and took a long time bringing our orders back, preventing us from getting decent value from it. It was 20+ mins before we got our first dishes and there's a 90 minute time limit.

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  8. Francisco

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, this is one of our favorite restaurants. The service, food and ambiance. Not to mention the value. Definitely a great restaurant with everything you hoped for.

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  9. Brad VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Multiple dishes/sauces were spilled or dropped on our table by the waiters & waittresses, including two of us getting soaked in soy sauce and having shirts stained. No commentary or apology from the staff.

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  10. Jonathan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Très bon service et bonne viande, j’ai très bien mangé pour un prix tout à fait raisonnable. Bruit sonore de la salle tout de même conséquent… Je recommande tout de même

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | East Village Manhattan is rated 4.7 stars by 1918 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | East Village Manhattan

34 Cooper Square, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. Lot parking is available on 8th st and Cooper or E. 4th and Bowery.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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