Gyu-Kaku - Houston, TX | Memorial

Name: Gyu-Kaku - Houston, TX | Memorial
Address: 11301 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX, United States, 77079
Telephone: (832) 767-0753
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

236 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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Step 1B - Description

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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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Takeout

(832) 767-0753

Delivery

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
(832) 767-0753
Website
http://www.gyu-kaku.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
11301 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77079
Neighborhood
Westside
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Takeout

Filet Mignon Salt & Pepper*
(250 cal)
Premium Sirloin Tare Sweet Soy*
(150 cal)
Harami in Secret Pot*
(620 cal)
Bistro Hanger Steak Miso*
(270 cal)
Kalbi Chuck Rib Tare Sweet Soy*
(270 cal)
Premium New York Steak Garlic*
(290 cal)
Garlic Shoyu Chicken Thigh*
(130 cal)
Spicy Pork*
(280 cal)
Shrimp & Mushroom Ahijo*
(190 cal)
Asparagus
(120 cal)
Corn Butter
(120 cal)

Dessert

S'mores ×2
(500 cal)

Shogun

$170. Recommended for 6 people. $200 value. (8960 cal)

Starters

Miso Soup ×6
(210 cal)
Gyu-Kaku Salad ×2
(620 cal)
Edamame ×3
(600 cal)
Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap ×2
(1420 cal)
Fried Pork Dumplings ×2
(960 cal)

BBQ Items

Filet Mignon Salt & Pepper* ×2
(500 cal)
Premium Sirloin Tare Sweet Soy* ×2
(300 cal)
Prime Kalbi Short Rib Tare Sweet Soy* ×2
(840 cal)
Harami Skirt Steak Miso* ×2
(500 cal)
Yaki-Shabu Beef Miso* ×2
(420 cal)
Pork Belly Shio White Soy* ×2
(1140 cal)
Shrimp Garlic* ×2
(400 cal)
Assorted Vegetables ×2
(300 cal)

Dessert

S'mores ×3
(750 cal)

Appetizers

Chef's Favorites

Tuna Poké Nachos*$9.00
Marinated tuna sashimi cubes, creamy avocado, seaweed salad, smothered in yuzu basil aioli, and sweet teriyaki sauce
Fried Calamari$6.50
Served w/ yuzu basil aioli
Spicy Tuna Volcano*$7.00
4 pcs of flavorful spicy tuna on crispy fried rice!
Spicy Cold Tofu$6.00
Soft tofu w/ crunchy garlic sauce and kim-chee topping
Shio Negi Tofu$4.50
Cold tofu topped w/ white soy, sesame oil sauce, and scallions
Yuzu Shishito Peppers$6.25
Pan fried peppers w/ Japanese citrus flavor! Occasionally, spicy!
Addicting Cabbage Salad$4.00
Sliced cabbage w/ traditional savory Japanese dressing
Spicy Addicting Cucumber$4.50
Crunchy cucumbers in a slightly spicy, tangy dressing
Edamame$4.00
Lightly salted soybeans
Kim-Chee$5.00
Spicy, Pickled cabbage
Spicy Cabbage Salad$4.00
Refreshing mix of shredded cabbage, crunchy garlic, green onions, sesame seeds, and shio white soy sauce
Seaweed Salad$4.00
Refreshing seasoned seaweed. A classic Japanese dish!
Shrimp & Mushroom Ahijo*$7.00
4 pcs of shrimp and mushrooms in a rich basil and garlic olive sauce
Japanese Fried Chicken$5.00
A classic Japanese appetizer! Served w/ chili mayo sauce
Fried Bacon Chips$5.00
Pork belly slices fried to a yummy crunch
Miso Chili Wings$7.00
Chicken wings coated in a zesty miso and spicy, crunchy garlic sauce
Fried Pork Dumplings$6.00
Juicy pork fried dumplings Served w/ citrus ponzu
Chili Shrimp Shumai$7.50
4 pcs of shrimp shumai with citrus ponzu and crunchy garlic sauce
Vegetable Spring Rolls$5.00
Mix of vegetables rolled in a light wonton wrapper and fried. Served w/ sweet chili sauce and shishito pepper
Cheese Wontons$4.00
Melty cheese in crispy wontons Served w/ chili mayo sauce

Ready to Eat

Chef's Favorites

Kari Kari Chicken & Avocado Salad$8.00
Juicy fried Garlic Shoyu Chicken, avocado, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and boiled egg. Mixed in house special white soy dressing and drizzle of chili mayo sauce
Shrimp Garlic Noodles$10.00
3 pcs of juicy shrimp on top of Okinawan style noodles stir-fried in a rich and savory garlic sauce. Topped w/ diced red bell peppers, green onions, and sesame seeds
Spicy Kalbi Bibimbap$8.50
Kalbi beef, garlic, bell peppers, shishito peppers, corn, sesame seeds, green onions, and spicy BBQ gochujang sauce

Noodles

Ready to Eat

Garlic Noodles
Fried Okinawan style noodles w/ choice of:
- W/ Ground Chicken$9.00
- W/ Vegetables$9.00
- W/ Shrimp$10.00
Spicy Kalbi Ramen**$8.50
Kalbi soup broth w/ kalbi beef, ramen noodles, egg, green onions, fresh vegetables, sesame seeds, and sesame oil
Miso Butter Ramen**$8.00
Rich miso broth w/ pork chashu, ramen noodles, corn, egg, green onions, sesame seeds, and butter
Goma Negi Shio Ramen**$8.00
House broth w/ pork chashu, ramen noodles, egg, green onions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil

Salad

Ready to Eat

Gyu-Kaku Salad
Greens, daikon radish, tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, egg, and house dressing
- Full$7.00
- Half$4.00
Avocado Salad$7.50
Avocado, creamy mayo over a bed of greens, and yuzu citrus dressing

Rice

Ready to Eat

Sukiyaki Bibimbap
Rice, onions, green onions, sesame seeds, house special sauce w/ choice of:
- W/ Beef$8.00
- W/ Vegetables$8.00
Pork Sausage Bibimbap$8.00
Crispy rice, juicy sliced pork sausages, scrambled eggs, and onions. Topped w / crunchy garlic sauce, green onions, and black pepper
Garlic Fried Rice*$6.00
Flavorful garlic rice w/ green onions, egg yolk, garlic chips
Chashu Bowl$5.00
Smoky, flavorful pork slices on rice!
Rice
- Umami Scallion Rice$4.00
- White Rice$3.00
- Organic Brown Rice (USDA Organic)$4.00

Soup

Ready to Eat

Spicy Tofu Chigae Soup* **$8.00
Kim-chee, ground chicken, tofu, sesame seeds, egg, and green onions
Spicy Kalbi Soup$5.00
Beef, vegetables, and egg in spicy broth
Egg Soup$4.00
Silken egg in flavorful vegetable broth
Miso Soup$3.00
Traditional Japanese soup

Premium BBQ Beef

Kobe Style Kalbi Short Rib*$22.00
A must try for BBQ lovers! Intensely marbled beef short rib w/ a rich, mouthwatering texture. Served w/ premium gluten-free dipping sauce. Marinade choices: Tare Sweet Soy / Salt & Pepper
Beef Tongue*$9.00
A classic cut for Japanese BBQ. Try it with a squeeze of lemon juice! Try w/ Lemon
- W/ Scallion Sauce$10.00
Harami in Secret Pot*$24.00
Angus 21 day aged. 1/2 lb of our best-selling meat in a special mild miso marinade! Great for sharing between 2 or more people. Marinade: Special Mild Miso

Ready to BBQ

Get your Tongs Out. Gluten-free: We now offer more gluten-free marinades and dipping sauce options

Beef

Ready to grill

Harami Skirt Steak*$9.50
Angus 21 day aged. #1 Best-Seller. Our best-selling 21-day aged Angus skirt steak. Marinade choices: Miso / Shio White Soy
Premium Sirloin*$8.00
Angus 21 day aged. Hearty and tender. Served w/ premium gluten-free dipping sauce. Marinade choices: Tare Sweet Soy / Salt & Pepper
Premium New York Steak*$9.00
Lean and juicy. Marinade choices: Garlic / Miso
Bistro Hanger Steak*$8.00
Angus 21 day aged. Tender and lean hanger beef. Marinade choices: Miso / Garlic
Bone-In Kalbi Short Rib*$8.00
Juicy bone-in short ribs pre-marinated in a fruity garlic soy sauce
Garlic Shoyu Ribeye*$6.50
Ribeye pre-marinated w/ sweet garlic soy sauce
Prime Kalbi Short Rib*$11.00
USDA prime. Chef's Favorite. Juicy USDA prime beef that melts in your mouth. Served w/ premium gluten-free dipping sauce. Marinade choices: Tare Sweet Soy / Slat & Pepper
Filet Mignon*$8.00
Lean tenderloin. Marinade: Salt & Pepper
Angus Beef Ribs*$5.00
Cubed short ribs between the bones. Marinade choices: Tare Sweet Soy / Miso
Kalbi Chuck Rib*$7.00
Delicious, light marbled flavor. Marinade choices: Tare Sweet Soy / Garlic
Yaki-Shabu Beef*$5.00
Thinly sliced beef that grills quickly! Marinade choices: Miso / Spicy Gochujang
Toro Beef*$5.00
Thin beef belly, just like bacon. Marinade choices: Tare Sweet Soy / Shio White Soy
Horumon*$5.00
Beef large intestine. Marinade choices: Shio White Soy / Spicy Gochujang

Signature Marinades

Tare Sweet Soy
Soy Sauce, Pear Juice, Ginger
Shio White Soy
Garlic, Salt, Soy Sauce
Garlic
Garlic Paste w/ Sesame Oil and Shio White Soy
Basil
Italian Pesto (contains pine nuts) w/ Sesame Oil
Miso
Rich Miso flavor and Soy Sauce
Spicy Gochujang
Sweet, savory chili paste

Extra Toppings

Garlic Butter$1.50
Cheese Fondue$2.00
Scallion Sauce$1.00
Crunchy Garlic Sauce$1.50

Pork

Ready to grill

Pork Belly*$5.00
Juicy pork cut. Marinade choices: Shio White Soy / Spicy Gochujang
Japanese Pork Sausage*$5.00
juicy Kurobuta pork sausages w/ a smoky hint
Spicy Pork*$5.00
Thinly sliced pork shoulder. Marinade: Spicy Gochujang

Seafood

Ready to grill

Shrimp Garlic*$6.50
Marinade: Garlic
Shrimp & Mushroom Ahijo*$7.00
4 pcs of shrimp and mushrooms in a rich basil and garlic olive sauce
Miso Butter Salmon*$6.25
Wild caught salmon strips served in foil. Marinade: Miso
BBQ Calamari Miso*$6.00
Marinade: Miso

Poultry

Ready to grill

Chicken Breast*$4.50
Marinade choices: Basil / Teriyaki
Garlic Shoyu Chicken*$5.00
Juicy chicken thigh, pre-marinated w/ sweet garlic soy sauce
Duck Breast*$8.50
Marinade choices: Shio White Soy / Miso

Vegetables

To Grill

Assorted Vegetables$6.50
Sweet Onion$4.00
Drizzled w/ BBQ sauce
Zucchini$4.00
Drizzled w/ Shio White Soy

To Steam

All foiled vegetables for steaming contains butter sauce

Spinach Garlic$4.00
Asparagus$4.50
Broccoli$4.00
Garlic Mushroom$4.00
Mushroom Medley$4.00
Corn Butter$4.00

What 236 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4.2Value

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CBNHOUSTON
Houston
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
The restaurant was very loud and hot. Once the grill was turned on - so up went the heat. Waitress was new and try her best to explain the meat’s menu but anything else we had to pull out of her. Reservations was for six people - there was 4 mushrooms and zucchini. The 1/2 cup of corn was also tiny. The garlic noodles and fried rice were also small portions - needless to say we had to reorder - as there wasn’t enough to go around. Both the noodles and rice were very tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
Horrible service in this location! If you want this restaurant, go to another location. They are so rude and took forever! It’s SO hot Inside as well since the grill is right in front of you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great as usual.
A
Anniv14
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are here in celebration of our twins birthday. This is their favorite place to eat and ours as well. The service is always top notch and the food is great. Highly recommend eating here. Just make sure you make a reservation or you will have a long wait.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here. Many locations this one is our favorite. Harami in a pot is a must!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
Upon entering the restaurant I was prompted to wait. I had no problem with this and sat down. Shortly after the lead server named Karen decided it was ok to seat another customer immediately after they walked in even though she had previously told me to wait. When I decided to speak up regarding the issue, the other customer replied with an assertive tone stating "they didn't know I was waiting." While this is true and I didn't want an issue with this person.. Karen did know and decided to treat my friends and myself with no respect. Following being seated the service was awful compared to other locations. Food did not come out in a timely manner and we consistently had to remind the staff to bring out missing items in the order.
AD
AnitaD
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
the waiters were not actually paying attention, disorganized, chaotic...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our second time there. The service is wonderful. They're always so welcome and the food is incredible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
Waiter gave us a bill while still eating and continue checking to see if my credit card is there Felt pressure to hurry up and eat and leave even though place was not full
AP
AmandaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love food and service would recommend for friends and family
SS
SusanS
Houston
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
It was just too damn loud in there. The music was just blaring so loud it was hard to even carry on a conversation. When the server brought out the food, we couldn't hear what it was or the instructions on how to cook it. Most of the meat was very fatty causing flare ups on the fire. I loved my first visit here but this one was not nearly as good.
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ejb003
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Yum!! Always tasty and delicious!!
AB
AliB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Place was packed and the service was understandably not as efficient but the overall experience was great. Food quality was quite good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience3
The hostess was rude fron the beginning! One person from our party was running late and they would not sit us. 7 people and over $500 spent and we were treated like we were bothering them. Was given a qr code to see a menu while we waited and it wasn't work but she refused to give us an actual menu. The food was great and our server was great but your initial impression falls on the hostess who was rude.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Excellent service! Some of our meat was a very fatty & even though there’s a barrier in between, I was sitting a little close to the party next to me which unsettles me during COVID if I hear a cough/sneeze. I’ve never done Japanese, but I have done Korean BBQ this way and I must say this place has my other place beat! Would definitely go back, but would prefer a booth next time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place to introduce to people! They always say they love it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
Toro beef was mostly fat today. Couldn’t chew it. I asked the server about it and he said that’s how it normally is. However the last 10 times I’ve ordered toro beef it never looked like that.
S
Stephen
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soooooo Good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service
A
Anonymous
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have great experience at lunch. Food came out fast. Everything is tasty and great. Definitely I will come back with my friend.
A
Anonymous
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I haven't come back here for long time. Everything is still great. Meat quality is still good and fresh. Service is great as before.
A
Anonymous
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the beef here especially Prime Kalbi and Harami steak. It's more great that lunch menu included those. I will come back another time with my colleague.
A
Anonymous
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love to eat here with my family and kid. Server is great and friendly. My kid loves to cook their own meat. Nice experience.
A
Anonymous
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service here is very great. Everything came out really fast and I was able to catch up my lunch break.
A
Anonymous
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch combo is very good deal. Meat was tender. Beer is really cold and great.
A
Anonymous
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I got excellence service here. Manager was friendly and very kind. He gave my kid a free smore.
A
Anonymous
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this location. It is the best one in Houston.
A
Anonymous
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quin is so friendly. She answered all of my question and also made a good recommendation for first time customer like me. Thanksssssss.
A
Anonymous
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is great. Music was great. And manager was so friendly.
A
Anonymous
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love to order the Lunch Combo here. Good food, good price
A
Anonymous
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good music. Angie the host is great. She is fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Felt rushed by waiter. We had a party of 4 and was seated at a small table where we had no room to put all the dishes we ordered. The burner we had kept going on and off causing our meats to cook unevenly, therefore our foods didn’t taste that great. Manager didn’t even once come out to check the problem. Not worth the price we paid to go there. This will be the last time I go there or recommend any of my family and friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great service was good server was awesome
A
Anonymous
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gyu-kaku is the best yakiniku place. With good quality of meat and friendly service, it deserves 5 stars.
A
Anonymous
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice service. Food comes out quickly. I orders Chef's Fav and it is awesome
A
Anonymous
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chelsea did a excellence service. I love Yuzu Lemonade here. I will be back soon with my kid.
A
Anonymous
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service. I love to eat here with my friend during lunch. It's good food with good price.
A
Anonymous
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I have been here for over a year. It's clearly to say this is the best place to have BBQ with family member. Even my little girl know how to do BBQ. It's so simple and easy. Highly recommend.
A
Anonymous
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was very clean. Meat is tender and very delicious.
A
Anonymous
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This location is always impressive. Server is friendly, manager is nice. I'm in love with jazz music here. It made my dining experience absolutely more perfect.

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 - Houston, TX | Memorial does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku - Houston, TX | Memorial also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 767-0753.

Gyu-Kaku - Houston, TX | Memorial is rated 4.3 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

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Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today