Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Our first time coming to this restaurant. The food is good. Just like other Japanese/Korean BBQ restaurants, grill it yourself and enjoy! They have a really good set of meat for larger party. By ordering the set is already fulfilling, and of course, always can add more for the sides. We came as party of 4 adult, and the set for 4 people (Yakiniku Party) is perfect for us!

Our first time coming to this restaurant. The food is good. Just like other Japanese/Korean BBQ restaurants, grill it yourself and enjoy! They have a really good set of meat for larger party. By ordering the set is already fulfilling, and of course, always can add more for the sides. We came as party of 4 adult, and the set for 4 people (Yakiniku Party) is perfect for us!

Very close to a 5, but the service suffered. I'll end with that. I rarely have Japanese BBQ; normally Korean, but this one was gooooood! We had several appetizers. Edamame covered in garlic. I mean, seriously a lot of raw, minced garlic. I think I'd get the normal one next time. Fried gyoza also good, but the steamed chili dumplings were VERY good. Spicy volcano tuna looked awesome but was just ok: tuna poke on deep fried rice ball. Karage with ponzu side sauce was yummy. And the fried rice sizzles in a hot bowl in front of you. I like the charred rice that sticks to the bowl. All the meats were delicious. Very tender, high quality meat. And they cook really quickly. We had premium beef (kalbi short rib) and standard beef (beef rib, NY steak). And we were compelled to try pork belly. Not sure why we didn't try seafood, but we were pretty full already. It gets very busy and I highly recommend reservations. Walk-in for dinner on the weekend probably over an hour wait. The inside is nice. Not overly cramped and is well lit. We sat in the covered outside area in the back of the restaurant which is right along Steven's Creek Blvd. The back is quite nice. But it was cold and they struggled to get the heaters working. Then they dragged heaters away from us to another table. We fussed and they got 3 guys working on getting another heater working.

Very close to a 5, but the service suffered. I'll end with that. I rarely have Japanese BBQ; normally Korean, but this one was gooooood! We had several appetizers. Edamame covered in garlic. I mean, seriously a lot of raw, minced garlic. I think I'd get the normal one next time. Fried gyoza also good, but the steamed chili dumplings were VERY good. Spicy volcano tuna looked awesome but was just ok: tuna poke on deep fried rice ball. Karage with ponzu side sauce was yummy. And the fried rice sizzles in a hot bowl in front of you. I like the charred rice that sticks to the bowl. All the meats were delicious. Very tender, high quality meat. And they cook really quickly. We had premium beef (kalbi short rib) and standard beef (beef rib, NY steak). And we were compelled to try pork belly. Not sure why we didn't try seafood, but we were pretty full already. It gets very busy and I highly recommend reservations. Walk-in for dinner on the weekend probably over an hour wait. The inside is nice. Not overly cramped and is well lit. We sat in the covered outside area in the back of the restaurant which is right along Steven's Creek Blvd. The back is quite nice. But it was cold and they struggled to get the heaters working. Then they dragged heaters away from us to another table. We fussed and they got 3 guys working on getting another heater working.

To say I am disappointed will be an understatement. After waiting for 1 hr & 25 minutes for a patio seat, I finally got in. I was with a party of four people, which the restaurant people knew from the very beginning but still they made us sit in a small table which could barely accommodate plates & glasses along with the grill. That’s a big negative for me from the get-go. The server, he was in such a rush that we could barely understand what he was saying. Now the food, which we got after a long wait. It was utterly disappointing. There were no flavors in the meat. They were bland and super boring. Even the miso soup was yuck. It’s a tapas style restaurant, so you are looking at really really small portions of meat. We tried the set menu for two people, which was not enough at all. We had to order extra portions of meat. Basic things were missing in this restaurant. I don’t know why people gave such high reviews about this place. Food was served, but there was no chopsticks/spoon or anything. When I asked a server, how do I drink the miso soup he says in Japan people drink it from the bowl. HELLO we are not in Japan so that was a very stupid answer which I got. Asked for four spoons got only one. Multiple reminders had to be given to the server for plates and tissues, etc.. The ambience to be honest sucks in this restaurant. Inside was so noisy and claustrophobic with people speaking on the top of their voice it will give a headache to anybody. Outside was dirty. The heaters were not enough and the service was pathetic. Dave your money go somewhere else. Skip this place!!

To say I am disappointed will be an understatement. After waiting for 1 hr & 25 minutes for a patio seat, I finally got in. I was with a party of four people, which the restaurant people knew from the very beginning but still they made us sit in a small table which could barely accommodate plates & glasses along with the grill. That’s a big negative for me from the get-go. The server, he was in such a rush that we could barely understand what he was saying. Now the food, which we got after a long wait. It was utterly disappointing. There were no flavors in the meat. They were bland and super boring. Even the miso soup was yuck. It’s a tapas style restaurant, so you are looking at really really small portions of meat. We tried the set menu for two people, which was not enough at all. We had to order extra portions of meat. Basic things were missing in this restaurant. I don’t know why people gave such high reviews about this place. Food was served, but there was no chopsticks/spoon or anything. When I asked a server, how do I drink the miso soup he says in Japan people drink it from the bowl. HELLO we are not in Japan so that was a very stupid answer which I got. Asked for four spoons got only one. Multiple reminders had to be given to the server for plates and tissues, etc.. The ambience to be honest sucks in this restaurant. Inside was so noisy and claustrophobic with people speaking on the top of their voice it will give a headache to anybody. Outside was dirty. The heaters were not enough and the service was pathetic. Dave your money go somewhere else. Skip this place!!

Gyu-Kaku is a fantastic spot for Japanese BBQ, with tender, high-quality cuts that make each bite a real treat. The meat is flavorful and melts in your mouth, so it’s hard to stop ordering more! Be prepared, though—if you’re planning to fill up on meat, expect to spend around $200 for two people. That said, the prices are reasonable for the Bay Area, given the quality and variety. Plus, the cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for a date night, adding to the overall experience. Highly recommend it if you’re looking to treat yourself!

Gyu-Kaku is a fantastic spot for Japanese BBQ, with tender, high-quality cuts that make each bite a real treat. The meat is flavorful and melts in your mouth, so it’s hard to stop ordering more! Be prepared, though—if you’re planning to fill up on meat, expect to spend around $200 for two people. That said, the prices are reasonable for the Bay Area, given the quality and variety. Plus, the cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for a date night, adding to the overall experience. Highly recommend it if you’re looking to treat yourself!

My family and I had a wonderful dining experience at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Cupertino, CA tonight. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a family gathering. The interactive grilling experience was a highlight, allowing us to cook an assortment of high-quality meats and seafood right at our table. We enjoyed tender beef slices, succulent shrimp, and various other delicious options. Each dish was beautifully presented, and the flavors were exceptional. The attentive service and overall atmosphere made our dinner truly memorable. We look forward to returning for another enjoyable meal. 😊

My family and I had a wonderful dining experience at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Cupertino, CA tonight. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a family gathering. The interactive grilling experience was a highlight, allowing us to cook an assortment of high-quality meats and seafood right at our table. We enjoyed tender beef slices, succulent shrimp, and various other delicious options. Each dish was beautifully presented, and the flavors were exceptional. The attentive service and overall atmosphere made our dinner truly memorable. We look forward to returning for another enjoyable meal. 😊

I just had my worst experience. I can only sit outside even there are plenty of seats inside. And gas is running out and the heat is so low that the meat dries out and still not cooked yet. And we ask to replace the gas, the waiter said we have to wait until it burns out. We are four people sitting at an super small table and the pot takes 1/3 of the places. They won’t serve you all the food at once because there aren’t enough place. And the waiter is missing all the time and we can’t see where she is. Everytime it takes forever to get the next food served

I just had my worst experience. I can only sit outside even there are plenty of seats inside. And gas is running out and the heat is so low that the meat dries out and still not cooked yet. And we ask to replace the gas, the waiter said we have to wait until it burns out. We are four people sitting at an super small table and the pot takes 1/3 of the places. They won’t serve you all the food at once because there aren’t enough place. And the waiter is missing all the time and we can’t see where she is. Everytime it takes forever to get the next food served

A good variety of food. Appetizers (fried chicken, takoyaki, beef sushi) and salads were all pretty good. For BBQ I liked the sausage, but some of the beef and pork options were too oily for us. Service was just okay.

A good variety of food. Appetizers (fried chicken, takoyaki, beef sushi) and salads were all pretty good. For BBQ I liked the sausage, but some of the beef and pork options were too oily for us. Service was just okay.

We enjoyed our lunch time here with my parents. Since my mom doesn't eat like me, lol, we did order the meat variety combo which was good for 3. We were overwhelmed by the portions and the sides that came with it. They enjoyed it and liked it, flavors were on point and delicious. Service was great and the wait wasn't too bad at the time we went. I recommend this place to anyone. Good place for lunch or dinner dates. 😊👍🏽

We enjoyed our lunch time here with my parents. Since my mom doesn't eat like me, lol, we did order the meat variety combo which was good for 3. We were overwhelmed by the portions and the sides that came with it. They enjoyed it and liked it, flavors were on point and delicious. Service was great and the wait wasn't too bad at the time we went. I recommend this place to anyone. Good place for lunch or dinner dates. 😊👍🏽