Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ

4.3

163 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

28 N Almaden Ave 70, San Jose, CA 95110-2425

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2 people

18 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Gluten-free-friendly
Hot spot

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 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Happy Hour Daily 11:30–18:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–17:00
Phone number
(408) 320-2811
Website
https://www.gyu-kaku.com/sanjose/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
28 N Almaden Ave 70, San Jose, CA 95110-2425
Area
San Jose
Cross Street
Almaden and W. Santa Clara St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...
US$40.00 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

Offers

Kids Eat Free on Easter Sunday!
20 Apr 2025 only
Sun - 11:30 - 21:30
Welcome friends, family, large parties, and all to enjoy delicious Japanese BBQ on Easter Sunday. Free Kid's Meals include choice of Ready to Grill Combo with signature Sweet Soy Yaki-Shabu Beef and Teriyaki Chicken or Ready to Eat Combo with popular Japanese Chicken Karaage and other assorted sides for Young Chefs ages 12 & under. Each free Kid's Meal requires a minimum spend of $30 in adult's food and drinks before taxes. Offer is for dine-in guests only. Please visit our website for full menu. Other rules and restrictions may apply.

What 163 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ 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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Downtown San Jose offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and friendly service. While some guests noted slow service, others praised servers like Mustafa for their attentiveness. The restaurant's highlights include accommodating gluten-free options and special holiday deals, making it a great spot for celebrations.

163 Reviews

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Bill VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun date night, pleasant staff, great selection of food. Two thumbs up!
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Henry
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was just okay. Waited 20 minutes just to eat out first round of meats. Literally sat there and none of our food came out on time. Came out really slow. Had to ask an employee about our dishes and seems like they were just sitting in the back. Was not worth the experience and it was our first time. Food was good. Service was slow and terrible for something “high end”
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Anh
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on 31 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The service was disappointing despite the restaurant not being busy. The quality of the first round of meat was subpar, and we had to wait 15 minutes for the second round, which was noticeably fresher.
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Serena
Central Coast1 review
1.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waiting 30 plus minutes for one dish to come out at a time. Way overpriced for average flavored food. Waitress was not attentive or efficient. Overall 1/10….
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Suzanne VIP
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was excellent. Good and service were great.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible service. Food was ok. I would never come back.
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James VIP
Baltimore13 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food quality was really bad and we could not eat all of the beef due to its poor quality. They were running a tonkatsu special that was inedible.
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Danielle
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Mustafa was great!, the food came fast and overall we really enjoyed our evening
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Brett
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding. Wait staff was very friendly, but seems critically understaffed. There appeared to be 2 people staffing the whole floor
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Jennifer VIP
San Francisco70 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience here to celebrate our daughter's birthday. The server was wonderful in helping us figure out the gluten-free options for my husband. Though they didn't acknowledge the birthday, they were very accommodating and friendly. We will be happy to return.
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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 320-2811.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ is rated 4.3 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ 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.