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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Downtown Los Angeles | CA, Los Angeles, CA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Downtown Los Angeles | CA

4.7
4.7
105 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

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:30 am–10:30 pm Tue–Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Tue–Sun 9:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 988-7178
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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What 105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Good for groups

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Lively

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Japanese

105 Reviews
  1. JimBecker

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fantastic place to enjoy some very high-quality food, friendly service, a variety of flavors and menu options for every appetite and occasion. Full bar, and a very friendly corkage policy as well. High recommended.

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  2. htorb001

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good food, good service, good atmosphere, good value

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  3. KeitaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was as good as you make it. I went during lunch and had the beef and chicken as our protein. It was during dine LA, to try it out, and it wasn't all you can eat as I expected it to be. Two drinks cost $30, during "happy hour." But never mind that, back to why your here. The ambience cool. I liked the music.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the serviced, everyone was friendly and attentative

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service was impeccable, will come again, not too crowded highly recommend.

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  6. williamK

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meat is amazing top notch quality, remember to use app to get points!

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  7. gustavoc

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We get lucky and get the same server every time we come here. Always friendly , amazing service , & never disappoints.

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  8. JohnO

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fresh. Garlic shrimp were perfection. Beef options were varied and delicious. Staff was on their game! Star and the rest of the team took great care of us. Environment was fun without being crazy. This is a great pre-theatre option!

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  9. HoneyanneB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, and amazing service. Would come back again

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    I had always loved go to this location but today it was complicated. Just one server for a lot of people where I stay just to get my order it took 30 minutes….

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  11. CorsairUMD615

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The servers were all very attentive & helpful. They are knowledgeable about the food & very prompt to change the grill gauze when inquired.

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  12. AdamF

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Japanese/Korean style bbq place. Meat was fresh and delicious, kimchi was fantastic, tasty bibimbap... and overall felt like a reasonable price for what we got!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was great. We ordered the ayce and all the food that came out was presentable and quick. My kids really enjoyed all the different types of meats with the garlic noodles. I would return again.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and really great service! Will definitely come back.

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  15. CrisS

    Los Angeles

    98 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Easy to miss space. Please provide info re parking lots nearby.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited for a friends birthday. Service was good, staff was friendly!

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  17. nininoni

    Tokyo

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    Paid for an all you can eat for 90 mins for a party of 7. After placing our first order we didn't see our server for 30 minutes. There were food items we never received from the initial order, like rice. Overall it was a terrible experience. We flagged down a staff member to ask where our server was, and they just laughed. We eventually talked to a manager who helped get some items to the table, but we only saw our server twice during the whole 90 minute period! この牛角は行かない方がいいよ!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service was great! Will be back again!!!!

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  19. Dayana

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was amazing, the food was 5/5 and the staff members where very attentive and nice!

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  20. EugeniaM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    We felt like we were being rushed to get out of there….

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  21. JefferyH

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I booked a table for a group of 8. The service was super and the food even better. Our favorites were the marinated meats. The garlic noodles were outstanding too. It was a lot of fun they had s’mores for dessert because we had 3 kids in the group. Definitely will return.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always and attentive staff. Another great experience.

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  23. Matt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun place!! All staff we interacted with were amazingly friendly and helpful as this was our first time at the restaurant. Not from the area but will definitely be back bc it was such a great experience!! 10/10 will recommend!!

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  24. LeoraS

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a birthday dinner for our 12 year old. The staff was very attentive and made the experience special. Great food and service!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    This was a fun and enjoyable meal. Lots of food. Decent price. Super loud but it’s to be expected. In my experience at Korean BBQ, the servers have always cooked for us so this was a bit different to have cook myself, was fun for the kids but also left us with some overcooked meats but again, this made for some great laughs among the family. Food was tasty but a lot came out at the same time, wish it’d had been staggered a bit more. Overall, I’d definitely go back. It’s pricey so bring your wallet but you are sure to ha e a great time and leave full. The s’mores was a great ending to a wonderful meal.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Made a reservation for 10:15 not knowing they close at 10:30 and at a certain point I just felt rushed. (Just visiting the city) my suggestion is just to take ur last reservation at like 10. I cam eat but I just didn’t feel like I had the time to finish . But what I had was decent.

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  27. Steven

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Really enjoyed the food at this location! Once we were seated we didn’t get service for about 15 minutes and had to flag someone down to help us. Didn’t get much service at all and never got our grill changed. By the third tray of meet our food was catching fire and was burnt. If the service were to be better I would definitely consider returning.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience loved the food!!!! Great service and fast!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Overall experince was horrible. There is only one host who was on the phone when we arrived. We waited for a couple of mins. Before he had the time to seat us to our table. The host when asked was very reluctant to answer some questions when it comes to menu and said “your server will be the one to explain it to you”. Our server approached us after more or less 10mins asked for our drinks and got our orders. Our first round of meats was served in like 5mins. The succedding orders tho is where the real wait began. Our server rarely checks on us. We ordered meats but “it wasn’t placed” so we waited for 15mins our table is empty and no one bothered to check or ask if we want more. When we try to call someone to assist us they wave us off saying “just a second” and never came back. We paid for premium sets which isn’t cheap and didn’t get the service we deserve.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meat was delish and high quality! will definitely come again I recommend the meat lovers that filled me and my boyfriend up great

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner experience for my children and I. Had a wonderful time. Service was great. Bartender was exceptional.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Can take a bit of time for the meats to come out after ordering. Otherwise good

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good experience! Food was tasty and fresh. Drinks could have been better (presentation/taste) but would definitely go back. One of my favorite places to eat.

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  34. Sakelover

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! I love that this location always had space tor big families ❤️

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  35. EdinSoCal

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our office lives to have our Friday team lunch here. We are in and out under 90 minutes and the menu is great for eating family style.

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  36. scottwireds

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    They sat us at a table where they knew the burner didn’t work, as admitted by the server after it was lit and relit four times. So that was fun trying to cook food that stayed raw. This was hour one. Hour two we finally were moved to a new table. I asked to speak with the manager about it, who looked irritated by the mere notion someone would be unhappy with the situation. Nothing was offered to compensate. If there was an apology it must have been drowned out by the noise. This delightful night ended with a bill of $200 for 2.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this location it’s my favorite now I will be going back

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food are always amazing. Love their lychee cocktails. They are also kid friendly which is always a plus.

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  39. RichardT

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    I went for Valentines Day. The service was slow and the some of the meat was very chewy and not good at all. Some of the marinated beef was good. Service not really good. I was disappointed and I would not return. Price was good but still not worth it.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When we got there, it didn’t take us no more than 15 minutes to be seated. The service was great. The food was great. Me and my wife will be going back.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Downtown Los Angeles | CA is rated 4.7 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Downtown Los Angeles | CA 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 10 times today
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Downtown Los Angeles | CA

514 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014-2502

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Little Tokyo
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:30 am–10:30 pm Tue–Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Tue–Sun 9:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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