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Kapiolani - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana, Honolulu, HI

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana

4.8
4.8
980 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
1221 Kapiolani Blvd # 105, Honolulu, HI 96814

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Early Happy Hour Tue–Sun 11:30–18:30 Happy Hour Mon 11:30–22:00 Late Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 20:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 20:30–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate your party of up to 20 people. Contact us for more details.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Honolulu
  • Cross Street
    Pensacola Street
  • Parking details
    Free with validation. Free street parking is also available after 6:30pm along Kapiolani Blvd.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

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

    US$39.00 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 980 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Oahu

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Honolulu is celebrated for its "excellent customer service" and "delicious food," offering a variety of meats and lunch deals. Friendly staff enhance the dining experience, with particular praise for servers like Nathan and Lauren. Its happy hour menu and "great value" dining options make it a popular choice.
980 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Hawaii26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gyu-Kaku had so many lunch deals with options to upgrade or add more to your meal. The menu had something for everyone! The food tasted great and the service was awesome.

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  2. Sharol VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best value for lunch. Excellent customer service.

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  3. Alexis

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time at dinner. It was our first time dining here. Our server Nathan took great care of us. He took time to explain the menu to us and also gave us recommendations as well. Consistently checked up on us throughout the dinner to make sure we were okay. The rest of staff were super friendly, fast, and efficient as well. Food was absolutely amazing. All meats were seasoned and marinated deliciously. You didn’t need to use the sauces but they were a great plus! Although all were amazing, the favorites of the night were the premium sirloin, filet, beef tongue, spicy addicting cucumbers, and shishito peppers. Will be back again soon! Thanks for taking care of my family.

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  4. Rowena VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Gyukaku! Friendly service, good food and truly enjoy being able to cook while eating.

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  5. Ronald

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive and prompt staff with quality food makes this a top destination for Japanese bbq.

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  6. Cheryl VIP

    Hawaii36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good as usual, but one order of our cheesy corn had half the amount compared to the other two, and it was burnt. That was disappointing. But the service was good.

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  7. Kamakani

    Hawaii3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good place for a 3+ people with a big appetite. Food was good! Service was hit or miss. Some workers were pleasant and helpful while others weren’t. Our server took a while to make rounds however we were seated on the back tables behind a wall near the restrooms so I can see how it’s “out of sight, out of mind”. Mahalo!

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  8. duanea VIP

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was amazing. Haven’t been there for ever. Drinks are cheap and food is decent. Nice to see good customer service!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent until I received my dessert. I ordered 2 of the smores. One of the chocolate fell on the table. The waiter who brought it, said he’ll bring me another piece. He literally brought it back in his hand! Not in a bowl, but in his hand. He picked it up with his fingers and placed it on my plate. My husband and I looked at each other and I started laughing. I ate my dessert but not that piece of chocolate. A smore aint a smore without that chocolate.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great!!!! Everything I used to go here all the time and it was perfect as usual

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 589-2989.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana is rated 4.8 stars by 980 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana 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 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana

1221 Kapiolani Blvd # 105, Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pensacola Street
  • Area
    Honolulu
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Early Happy Hour Tue–Sun 11:30–18:30 Happy Hour Mon 11:30–22:00 Late Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 20:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 20:30–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free with validation. Free street parking is also available after 6:30pm along Kapiolani Blvd.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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