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Gyu-Kaku - Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA

Gyu-Kaku - Arlington, VA

4.8
4.8
622 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
We are open for limited dine-in service.

We have updated our operations in accordance with all government guidelines to put your health and safety first.

To maintain a safe environment for you and Gyu-Kaku staff, we ask that all guests understand and adhere to the following:

- Masks are recommended
- There may be limits on party sizes.
- We are serving a limited menu. Not all Grand Menu items will be available during our immediate reopening.
- We only accept payment via credit or debit card. Cash payments respectfully declined.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (571) 527-0445
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Parking details
    Garages are close by, street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Clarendon metro is across the street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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Experiences

  • Next Stop, Japan - Hokkaido Yakiniku Experience

    $55.00 per person

    Aug 3 - Oct 15, 2023
    "Imagine you are traveling Hokkaido, the second largest and northernmost island on the archipelago of Japan. The culture is rich with native history and language, festivals, and year-round modern activities. This limited time prix fixe course is available in increments of 2 and includes appetizers, signature Gyu-Kaku BBQ items and new seasonal favorites. About Gyu-Kaku: Our authentic Japanese yakiniku (grilled barbecue) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming smokeless grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or a non-alcoholic option of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends, family, and co-workers alike!"
    Next Stop, Japan - Hokkaido Yakiniku Experience Photo

What 622 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Innovative

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

622 Reviews
  1. AllenH

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Table (tables were setup by separating a big table by a divider) next to us was too loud from time to time during the time we were dining and it was somewhat distracting. Not the restaurant’s fault, but it does take away from the overall dining experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my daughter on a date and she had an amazing time.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always I love the place the food is amazing and fried dumplings are my favorite

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  4. Therestaurantcritic

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Waiter was very helpful, as it was my first-time dining here. I will return!

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  5. Luis

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great if you like meat! Recommend the group specials, but the a la carte options are very good if different people want different things.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I had a good first time experience here. My cousin and I dined and had a good time. I did like some of the meat selections and I tried sake for the first time. I would like to check out the Columbia location though, as we were told that the Arlington location did not have some selections available.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a fun evening, loved cooking our own food! Great food and excellent service!

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  8. EbonyJ

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing. This place doesn’t look like much from the outside but once you go inside, it’s a whole different world. Great food, great service & great ambiance.

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  9. MaryO

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great staff!! Great food! Great drinks! Fun and engaging.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great customer service. So glad I picked this place to have dinner.

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  11. pkcinmclean

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Gyu-Kaku is a very good place for foodies that want to try some Japaneese/Korean style bbq, without venturing into the AYCE establishments. The prices are reasonable, the food is very good, and the service is very attentive. GK has a great vibe!!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service will be going back. The waiter was great as well

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  13. AnimalCrackers

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food, as always. Our server was especially good, checking in often. The pressure to grill and eat so much food in a limited amount of time takes the experience down to four stars. We were seated about 15 min late for our reservation. It was a busy holiday and it felt like the staff was trying to catch up as politely as possible.

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  14. Yesse

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great yummy food. Always fun to cook your food. =)

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Mother’s Day lunch, the food was excellent but more importantly the service was outstanding!! The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Made for a great lunch, we will be back.

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  16. JeffG

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistency is the key with Gyu-Kaku. We always enjoy the experience, the servers and the food are top notch!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tokyo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great. We used to enjoy this place when we lived in Japan. One point for improvement though. The odd Cobb salad with the overly mayonnaise dressing is not what you’d find over there and it was a little off putting. More likely to see ginger or a roasted sesame dressing, with no hard boiled egg. Small tweak that would bring it more in line with the whole brand.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The grill was a tilted this time so I couldn’t Cook the foot evenly. They tried to fix it. White rice was late. Otherwise a good time , we are regulars

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  19. NiaD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Great food! Delicious meats and the garlic noodles were so yummy.

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  20. KiKi

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We think they are back as they used to be before Pandemic even better! So happy and coming back soon!

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  21. Mike

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! Will go back again tonight!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bartenders delivered awesome drinks, the food is fantastic, albeit pricey. In mosaic, this is my go to spot to wind down after a long week. Ask for Dina, she is a monster bartender.

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  23. GwennP

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gyu Kaku is the best place for a group of people to meet for a meal! Everyone cooks their own food over an open grill, which is a natural conversation starter. The menu items are varied, and it is impossible for an item to be over or under cooked, unless you do it yourself. The service is quick and efficient, so the 90 minute seating time allowed is perfect for any party.

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  24. Khoi

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, food and specials. Always a fun atmosphere and they have so many menu items to choose from. Go Monday- Thursday for their Ayce options. I always opt for the Ultimate experience to get a little of everything

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    5 stars, as always. One of my fav restaurants to frequent...

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  26. TerrellB

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was good, always fun experience at gyu Kaku. Get there atleast an hour and a half before closing so you can do the all you can eat option

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The all you can eat selection is such an amazing deal and the food is delicious!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    We had such an odd experience last night. We got the steak lovers meal which was good — but was significantly rushed out. Also, this was our first time and no one helped us do anything.

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  29. Love2eat

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food.

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  30. PeiL

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Alway enjoy using OpenTable to reserve seats at Gyu-Kaku. Very friendly staffs, easy to cook (bbq). But it’s hard to find a parking spot nearby. Wish it could give validate parking!

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  31. darinam

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and drinks are always on point. Had some issues in previous visits with service but this time Our server was great! Very helpful, nice, welcoming.

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  32. KabirK

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food and drink

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice Japanese feel. Cozy

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lunar new year

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  35. Luis

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Remember to make reservations!

    1 person found this helpful

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Staff were all very friendly, server was informative and always nearby to help. Ambiance is perfect for a date night or a special occasion. Menu had lots of options, as did their drink menu (various happy hour deals too!). As for the food, overall it could have been more flavorful. From the miso soup to meat bbq choices. There are three sauces on the table which helped and can order other sauces/dips for an extra charge. Sauces were a lifesaver (soy sauce, spicy & shiro shoyu)!

    1 person found this helpful

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience and good social food!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    New Years Eve

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  39. LAURA

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The portions are ridiculously small and the prices are very expensive! I’m not coming back!

    1 person found this helpful

  40. foodieJ

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The food is too salty and I don’t want to spend another 100 there

    1 person found this helpful

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Gyu-Kaku - Arlington, VA is rated 4.8 stars by 622 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku - Arlington, VA 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku - Arlington, VA

1119 N Hudson St, Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Garages are close by, street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Clarendon metro is across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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