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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Upper West Side Manhattan, New York, NY

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Upper West Side Manhattan

4.6 (426)
$31 to $50
Japanese
620 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...

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

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What 426 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Upper West Side Manhattan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Upper West Side Manhattan is a must-visit for Japanese BBQ enthusiasts. With "superb meat quality" and a "delightful Japanese BBQ experience," it's perfect for family outings. The "friendly service," cozy atmosphere, and fun table grilling enhance the experience. Don't miss the s'mores dessert—highly recommended!
426 Reviews
  1. Keshawna

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    In my reservation I informed the staff that we were celebrating my son’s birthday and no one came to our table as requested to sing happy birthday. In addition our food came out at different times so we weren’t able to eat all together and the waitress barely cane to check on us. For a birthday dinner this was not a great experience and my son was sad that he didn’t get his Happy Birthday song. It’s was a disappointment.

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  2. Colleen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our servers Sarah and Chelsea were attentive and both took the time to explain what each choice we made was when it arrived to the table and then how best to cook it.

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  3. Marcelino

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd platter of meats came at the end we didn’t get to enjoy it paired with the rice

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  4. Allyson VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything here was fantastic!! Our hostess Danaisha and server Ruby were both so welcoming and friendly! Ruby was very attentive and made us feel taken care of! I took my mom for a course which made our lives easier and we got to try a wide variety of the meats and appetizers!! Everything we ate was fantastic and the meat quality was superb! Manager Vinny came over and made sure everything was up to par which we appreciated!! Thank you everyone at Gyu Kaku Amsterdam for such a nice dining experience! 💕 we will be back!

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  5. Crystal

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been to Gyu Kaku in a while so I was craving to go! Service and food was so good. It definitely reached my expectations of a delightful Japanese BBQ! My girlfriend and I did the All You Can Eat and the choices are pretty reasonable t for the premium set $58. There are some many options to choose from and we were pleased. Will definitely be returning back inches future.

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  6. Ashli

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great, however the service was a bit slow. I think our server was a bit overwhelmed (which is fair it’s a Friday night) but due to the delay with which food came out & orders were taken, we didn’t get to enjoy the all you can eat aspect since most of our 90 minutes was spent waiting.

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  7. Gerdi

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gyu is my favorite restaurant. I always have a good experience when I come here!!! Food is always great service is great. Even while being so busy everything was good.

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  8. Maiko

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to take a family! Went for Mother’s Day with a big group.

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  9. pam

    New York City33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    There was no direction on how or how long to cook meats or veggies. Small portions of meats. We ordered 6 portion for 5 pp and we ate everything plus 2 extra rice bowls and a side of duck. Food pretty decent and waitress lovely. S’mores fun ideak

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  10. Jonathan

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good and had so much fun will def be going back

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Upper West Side Manhattan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 850-2989.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Upper West Side Manhattan is rated 4.6 stars by 426 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Upper West Side Manhattan 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Upper West Side Manhattan

620 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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