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Gyu-Kaku - Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Gyu-Kaku - Cincinnati

4.5
4.5
404 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
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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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 28 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 888-7879
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Free indoor and outdoor parking
  • Parking details
    Parking in the garage at P5 level of the Kenwood Collection or in the parking lot behind Macys.
  • Public transit
    FREE 24/7 indoor parking is available at P5 level. Enter the garage near the Container store, where you will see "Restaurant/Retail parking" sign , follow the red/blue line to the elevator on your left. Take elevator/escalator to R2, where Gyu-Kaku Cincinnati is Located.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 404 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Good for special occasions

404 Reviews
  1. monicaB

    Cincinnati

    35 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This is the most overpriced piece of junk I’ve ever ate. Save yourself money and don’t go there.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    They are really hit & miss restaurant. The time before was wonderful, so we went back. This time was very disappointing; the wagyu beef was over priced & the beef tongue tasted old. The way meats were served was off from the way we knew, such as beef tongue first, and the soup later. We complained about Kimuchee, and stopped complaining. We didn’t want them to think we were claimers. This visit was disappointing. We hope their food quality were always up to standard.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience and high quality food. But the price increased

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  4. col4bin

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. The all you can eat in 90 minutes is the way to go!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I just had such a fun time, sampling different foods in a comfortable and light environment. The service was great. We’ll be back again for more fun sometime in the future!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service. Will definitely come again for this delicious Japanese BBQ.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Service was a little slow but was still worthy it!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to enjoy dinner!! Awesome experience!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The clerk's response was polite, and the inside of the store was beautiful and very good.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Poor service, good food and fun atmosphere. We have dined at this establishment several times. Our reservation was 6 and we were seated upon arrival. It took waiter 15 min (i looked at my watch) to come to our table. First thing out is his mouth “are you ready to order?” No greeting, no offer of beverages, nothing. We had to ask several times for water refill, utensils, etc. We were presented with a check and the waiter just stood there waiting for me to pay.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    The food is always good. This time the portions were very inconsistent and we were overcharged. The wait staff seem to be overloaded so they can’t come to the table to give basic refills or utensils. Our service felt very chaotic and the value wasn’t as good this time.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Date night here is always a great experience! The food is great and the the whole process is definitely a good time.

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  13. trekker

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and it’s our go-to for birthday celebrations. Fun place to eat and the meat are so well marinated.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time. Was great, went at lunch for my fiancés birthday

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  15. RSmith

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Wanted to like this restaurant but the quality wasn’t good & I won’t go back.

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  16. EricaM

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The only criticism I truly had was to pace the time more appropriately between starters and main course. We were a bit overwhelmed with everything coming out all at once, being there for the first time. Now that we have been once and understand how it all works, we will know how to order better in the future. The food was great, would be really fun with a group!

    1 person found this helpful

  17. TriciaJ

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ordered the experience for 3. It was indeed enough food for 3 and everything was delicious. Nothing was cast-aside as inedible. We will definitely be repeat customers.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    More than enough food for two people if you do the value package. Recommend the tuna volcano sushi! Marinades and sauces were all very flavorful.

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  19. RinaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you are doing the all you can eat, you will need to make sure you plan with your party ahead of time. Will return quite often with several parties in the future.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always food was fantastic. The service was prompt. Very friendly atmosphere.

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  21. Jeff

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Food is horrid. Could not even eat the salad as the dressing was a sharp mayo type. The meat made me sick shortly after the meal. Just not a good place to try.

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  22. trekker

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent and we had a very attentive server.

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  23. KalikaT

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Wish they could run the deals on days like Father’s Day. Quantity needs to be adjusted as some people have more appetite than others

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always love going, the service is amazing and the food is wonderful!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great evening with family! We had a group order for 4 and it was more than enough food for a party of 5. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Fun way to celebrate birthdays!

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  26. Junglekat09

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place to go out to! Staff is the best and the food is amazing!

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  27. PetiteFattie

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I like to go during lunch on weekdays. They have affordable lunch options and it’s a lot more quiet during lunch hours. Food is always delicious, our server Maggie was attentive. No complaints from me.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Pretty disappointed in quality of food for the price.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing first time ! We will be back. Our server was great!

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  30. NatashiaM

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It was an ok experience. Ultimately, the value was way overpriced for the food and service we received. We cooked our own food, but paid the price of a high-end chef. On top of that, the meat cuts weren't all that great or even consistent. The short ribs were too fatty, the beef bacon was either too thin, so it burnt quick or too thick and didn't cook well. The best was the Umakara Yaki Beef, which was FANTASTIC! However, it was basically shredded, so we lost half of it to the grill as it stuck to the grill (even when we got a new plate and oil) and then charred before we could get it all off. They also tell you to put meet on with the tongs and take off with the chopsticks. However, the chopsticks are regular length, so we burnt all the hair off our hands! I would recommend one pair of tongs to put things on and one to take them off. Also, do your own research because even when you tell them that it's your first time, they don't give any direction. And don't forget your own burn cream because they don't have a policy or procedure for dealing with burns. I spilled the hot tea on my wrist when we were there because the cup was thing and got hot too fast, making me drop it. There was little to no reaction. They brought us napkins to clean it up ourselves and a bag of ice to put on my wrist. I had to request a burn cream, which they didn't have. The manager was not alerted to the issue until we were ready to leave. I spoke with him and he said they have no policy or procedure, which is very weird for a restaurant where the customer cooks their food. I work in safety, so it was a bit disconcerting. Overall, we've had our one experience and likely won't be coming back anytime soon.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Gyu Kaku was a fun, unique experience. Ambiance good, service good- menu a little too much? Confusing! Lots of food good value,

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  32. JenniferW

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Was hopeful, but this restaurant did not live up to the hype. The food was okay, but not for the price. Go to Jeff Ruby's instead! At least you don't have to cook your own food there! ;)

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  33. DMCinti

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    I took 4 newbies here last night. They all absolutely loved it. It's such a fun place for a small-ish group. It can be loud, so maybe not the best for a party of 12, but for our group of 5 is was perfect. Several have already said they plan to go back.

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  34. MtnBound

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great place for a birthday party or gathering with friends creating a engaging environment.

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  35. JordanT

    Cincinnati

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Thank you for making date night special

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always and we will be back again! Love this restaurant and the service we get! Thank you!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Food was good but service was terrible. We probably would not go back because of that. It made the whole experience unenjoyable. The server tried to rush us and brought the check half way through the meal without us asking. It was obvious he didn’t want to be there and asked maybe 6 times if we were done yet even though there was jmore than half our food On the table and we had only had our food for 10. Minutes. Our meal came with desert. So when we were done with our main course and he brought desert we asked if someone could give us a clean plate (one that didn’t have meat and sauce on it) and could take away some of the other empty plates. His response was that is the bussers job and and that they were a bit busy. As such no one cleared anything off the table nor brought a fresh plate. It was supposed to be a kids free night out but was not enjoyable.

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  38. Snuggy

    Columbus

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So fun - and the food is delicious. Great service. Great for small groups.

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  39. MikeP

    Cincinnati

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Since most of the food is raw, it's delivered quickly. They let us linger and talk as much as we wanted without us feeling we were being pushed to leave. Did leave a larger tip because we stayed longer. Every item was great except the filet. Our pieces had more gristle than I expected. I'll chalk it up to a one time thing. I'll see next time. Wagyu was terrific. Pork Belly was actually our favorite.

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  40. Alikatze

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the lowest level of the all you can eat option. There were plenty of options. Everything we ordered was delicious.

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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 - Cincinnati does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Gyu-Kaku - Cincinnati also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 888-7879.

Gyu-Kaku - Cincinnati is rated 4.5 stars by 404 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku - Cincinnati 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

9:30 PM


Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku - Cincinnati

5901 E Galbraith Rd Ste 216, Cincinnati, OH 45236-2230

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Free indoor and outdoor parking
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking in the garage at P5 level of the Kenwood Collection or in the parking lot behind Macys.
  • Public transit
    FREE 24/7 indoor parking is available at P5 level. Enter the garage near the Container store, where you will see "Restaurant/Retail parking" sign , follow the red/blue line to the elevator on your left. Take elevator/escalator to R2, where Gyu-Kaku Cincinnati is Located.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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