Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Prophet Reindolf Monnie · 146 Google reviewsGyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ — straightforward japanese in Streeterville. The space has a modern, polished edge. Worth ordering a drink, because the bar holds its own. "Every round felt like a celebration:• Tender beef short ribs marinated to perfection, juicy and rich in flavor" — Prophet Reindolf Monnie [$$]
What 4,084 diners keep saying
What 4,084 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“this one my 3rd time here and I usually get the same drink ( coco moe, if I spelled that correct, rum drink) & and that house salad! I can't get enough of that salad!”
“This place is amazing. The atmosphere and setting our top notch. The food is just phenomenal. Absolutely amazing. Each dish was more flavorful than the last. The garlic cabbage was unexpectedly wonderful. Egg rolls were crispy and delicious. The steak was so juicy and flavorful. And the fried rice-I ate till it hurt. This place is so great”
“Everything we ordered was delicious and we left feeling very full. Service was very attentive, atmosphere was perfect for date-night. We’re excited to come back ☺️”
“Jess took such great care of us! We’ll definitely be coming back here for her! Amazing food and delicious service!”
“Many dishes are delicious, especially the beef and specialty items.”
“Went for a reunion meetup. The food and service were stupendous. Unfortunately the burners (loud) and music made it a bit difficult for us to hear each other well. Will definitely be back.”
“Good barbecue, fresh meat and well prepared! However, the ramen here tastes like instant noodles. Do not recommend!”
“So the food is always great but the portion size have shrunk massively, usually we have a plate full of chicken Karaage it's was barely 7 pieces. The service was slow my husband was annoyed after 25 mins mains came out. The egg soup is not how it's supposed to be do not order! Miso soup was good. Meat was good. The egg soup is supposed to be made in the Korean black pot they put is in a bowl. It was so bad and the waiter struggled to even carry it. The ambience was nice though such a shame of the shrinking portion size”
“This is my second time visiting this restaurant, and it’s a complete disappointment. The first time was amazing, but this time was terrible. The BBQ fire is uneven, with some areas being too hot and others too cold. This results in meat that is either burned or undercooked. To make matters worse, the portion sizes are incredibly small.”
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