Interactive Japanese BBQ grill—cook your own food! Great for groups & solo diners. Value-packed lunch specials & happy hour.
Experience the interactive delight of Japanese BBQ at this popular spot, where you grill your own meats and enjoy a wide array of delicious options. Many praise the value, especially with their lunch specials and happy hour deals, making it a go-to for groups and solo diners alike. While most reviews highlight the fun and flavorful experience, some mention a decline in quality over the years.
This restaurant offers a Japanese BBQ (Yakiniku) experience where diners grill their own meats at the table. It's frequently recommended for its variety of meats and marinades, with particular praise for lunch specials and happy hour deals which offer great value. While largely enjoyed, a few opinions suggest the quality isn't what it used to be.
"Lunch specials, often featuring a selection of meats for a set price, are frequently recommended for their value. The Japanese BBQ experience itself, where diners grill their own selections, is the main draw."
Customers generally have a positive experience, often recommending it for its interactive dining and good value, especially during lunch or happy hour. However, a few long-time patrons note a perceived decline in food and service quality over the years.
Important Note
Some long-time customers feel the quality of food and service has declined compared to previous years.
"Agreed that Gyu Kaku is very good, having been there many times."
Positive"Described Gyu Kaku as a Japanese chain with solid options, explaining that 'Yakiniku' means Japanese BBQ and advising to search this term for more choices. Also noted similarities and differences between Yakiniku and Korean BBQ."
Positive"Mentioned that there are at least two Gyu-Kaku locations in Manhattan, one near St. Marks and one in Midtown East."
Neutral"Reiterated that Gyu Kaku isn't as good as it was 20 years ago, mentioning a decline in service and meat/marinade quality."
Negative"Stated that Gyu Kaku used to be better, with declines in food quality and the restaurant becoming dingy, attributing service to turnover."
Negative"Expressed a negative opinion of Gyu Kaku, stating it 'kinda sucks'."
Negative"Mentioned that the Cooper Square Gyu Kaku location also has an AYCE option."
Positive"Recommended Gyu Kaku, calling it a chain but consistently fantastic based on their experience."
Positive"Noted that the Gyu Kaku in Flushing offers an AYCE (All You Can Eat) option."
Positive"Stated that Gyu Kaku has been their go-to for a decade."
Positive"Seconded Gyu Kaku, mentioning they have multiple locations and a happy hour food special."
Positive"Recommended Gyu Kaku as a place for Japanese BBQ."
Positive"Gyu Kaku was listed as a dining option."
Neutral"This restaurant is mentioned for lunch."
Positive"Gyu-Kaku is listed as a recommended Japanese BBQ restaurant."
Positive"The commenter chose to get food from Gyu-Kaku instead of Ollie's, implying it was a better choice."
Positive"Gyu Kaku is a Japanese chain that is perfect for groups and offers a great deal on happy hour, making it a recommended choice."
Positive"Gyu-Kaku is suggested for its lunch menu."
Neutral"The commenter loves going to Gyu-Kaku for solo dining, enjoying the food and a relaxing experience."
Positive"Gyu-Kaku is highly recommended if one wants to enjoy a lot of good food with minimal interaction."
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