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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th, Austin, TX

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th

4.5
4.5
376 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:15 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:15 Happy Hour Daily 11:30–17:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 21:00–22:15 Fri, Sat 21:00–23:15
  • Phone number
    (737) 209-0351
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
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Experiences

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

    US$34.00 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
  • (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲

    US$41.50 - US$49.50 per person

    20 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
    BUY 8, GET 1 FREE! Celebrate your next company holiday party or large family gathering at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ! Seasonal holiday courses are available for a limited time, while supplies last. This is an ONLINE ONLY special offer, and must be selected when making a reservation. Discount will be applied at the restaurant. Valid 11/19/24-1/5/25 at all participating North America locations. Offer is redeemable for the lower single cover value when ordering holiday courses for parties of 8 or more, dine-in only, and cannot be combined with other discounts except for mobile app reward points. Rewards are subject to Gyu-Kaku App Terms & Conditions. Other rules and restrictions may apply. Visit our website for more details: www.GYU-KAKU.com
    (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲 photo

What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Austin offers a delightful dining experience with "good meat, good vibes" and a chance to enjoy making s'mores at the table. The restaurant is praised for its value and is perfect for group dining. Some guests noted service issues, but standout servers like Jasmine and Jacoby enhance the experience.

376 Reviews
  1. Yasmin

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jasmine was amazing , we will be coming back with her everytime

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The good: Service was great. Our server was very attentive and informative explaining the entire menu for us first timers. Plates were cleared and drinks were refreshed quickly. We liked the food a lot (We did the Feast for 6). Tons of food food for the price. The meat was all great and we loved it and had fun cooking it. Fried rice was delicious. The bad: Drinks could have been better. Cocktails were super sweet and/weak. We had a party of 6 and the burner was awkwardly placed where 2 of the party had to ask other people to cook their meat. There were 3 bottles of sauces on the table and they were all sticky (like from other parties) before we touched them. Those should be thoroughly cleaned before a new seating and since that was the first impression, we were a little wary. Bathroom could use some attention. Sink handle as loose and and not working properly and bathroom, walls, door a little dirty.

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  3. Bethany

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very great hospitality . Great Service! My boyfriend normally drove from San Antonio to eat here. & it’s always just to eat here. Unfortunately they changed the recipe for garlic noodles so with the new recipe we both were very disappointed. That’s the only reason I gave the food the rating I did. Other than that it was good. We’ll definitely be back but not as often as we normally do.

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  4. Ray

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This place is gone so down since they started. There’s dust all over the walls. They mixed the meats.  I’m not sure what happened to this place.

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  5. Katy

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food portions were a little small for price but still good food

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  6. Nga

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large group. Server, Jacoby, was AMAZING! He had a smile on his face the entire time, even though it was Thanksgiving night. It was a very enjoyable experience and he was so friendly and patient with us. We were so glad we picked Gyu-Kaku for our dining experience that evening. Maybe a minor complaint would be the sauce bottle being SUPER sticky.

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  7. Kristin

    Austin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were lacking compared to last year. I assume it was difficult to get help this year on the holiday. If we try again it won’t be on a holiday again, unfortunately.

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  8. Diana

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I appreciate the service, the food is delicious and plentiful for the cost. Highly recommended !

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  9. Eric

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I've been here lots of times. You'll always be hunting for your server they need more of them. Food is good but the restaurant is definitely louder than you'd like.

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  10. Cari

    VIP

    Central Texas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I waited at the front for over 5 mins. I finally went around to the back where the employees were sitting in a booth. I would have left if I hadn't been meeting minutes co-worker. The food was pretty good and they had a lot of options which was a plus. The service needs work.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 209-0351.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th is rated 4.5 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th

1211 E 5th St, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78702

Additional information

  • Area
    Central Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:15 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:15 Happy Hour Daily 11:30–17:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 21:00–22:15 Fri, Sat 21:00–23:15
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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