Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ

Name: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ
Address: 28 N Almaden Ave 70, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110-2425
Telephone: (408) 320-2811
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (171)

$31 to $50

Japanese

28 N Almaden Ave 70, San Jose, CA 95110-2425

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:30 am–6:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 320-2811
Website
https://www.gyu-kaku.com/sanjose/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
28 N Almaden Ave 70, San Jose, CA 95110-2425
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
Almaden and W. Santa Clara St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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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

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What 171 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in San Jose offers a unique, interactive dining experience with "delicious" food and "generous" portions. Guests love the fun of grilling at the table and the friendly, attentive service, particularly by staff like Mufasa. Ideal for "special celebrations," the restaurant's atmosphere is lively and memorable.

171 Reviews

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Royden
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good eating here. Sweet soy sauce is a little different tasting from the other locations.
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Ryan
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time was lots of fun did the meat lovers for two and it was plenty of food and a great selection and price
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wasn’t a fan of the side options. They don’t provide glass noodles or some other popular sides. They don’t give garlic salt, or kimchi etc
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Phillip
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The manager last night was not very accommodating.
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Dat
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Date night with the wife, it was over priced, quality of the meat was questionable for the prices. The seating arrangements were too close for comfort and the big group just made the experience overbearing at times with the noise level. Service was average, could have been more attentive.
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Okenna
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Food quality and tasty Service phenomenal
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Trudy
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Experience for a Special Celebration! Mufasa was an awesome server—super attentive and friendly—along with the rest of the staff who made our visit truly enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the portion sizes were generous. We celebrated our daughter’s 29th birthday here, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. They even sang happy birthday to her, which added such a fun touch to the evening! Grilling your own food at the table was a blast, and we really appreciated the smokeless cookers that pull the smoke down—so different from traditional Korean BBQ where the smoke rises and lingers on your clothes. This place is such a fun, unique experience. Highly recommend for celebrations or just a great night out! Even cook some s’mores at the end for dessert!
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Jose
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience with great food and even better company. It was a successful redo of the prior time we tried to come eat here
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Bill VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun date night, pleasant staff, great selection of food. Two thumbs up!
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Henry
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was just okay. Waited 20 minutes just to eat out first round of meats. Literally sat there and none of our food came out on time. Came out really slow. Had to ask an employee about our dishes and seems like they were just sitting in the back. Was not worth the experience and it was our first time. Food was good. Service was slow and terrible for something “high end”
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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 320-2811.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ is rated 4.2 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Jose, CA | Downtown SJ 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.