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Sherman Oaks - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA, Sherman Oaks, CA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA

4.5
4.5
1075 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
Spending time with Friends and Family is what Gyu-Kaku is all about. Gyu-Kaku offers the fun of "Shared Plates"

We want our food dining experience to inspire laughter, conversation, and amazing times! You can't help it - with a personal grill installed at every table, everyone instantly becomes an expert cook. Our friendly staff aspires to lead guests through the dining experience with helpful suggestions. The sounds around you are of parties and laughter - the PERFECT choice for first dates, families, and catching up with friends.

Our fun and exciting experience allows for everyone to enjoy barbecuing at their table. The best part? Our Smokeless Roaster. With our down draft system, the smoke is sucked into the bottom of the table and away from guests!

Valet parking available in plaza

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (818) 501-5400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander
  • Executive chef
    YOU!
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact management for details.
  • Private party contact
    Darin Fajota, General Manager: (855) 668-7971
  • Neighborhood
    Sherman Oaks
  • Cross street
    Van Nuys Boulevard
  • Parking details
    VALET AVAILABLE: $6.00 no validation. Street parking is also available, though limited.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Next Stop, Japan - Hokkaido Yakiniku Experience

    $47.50 per person

    Aug 3 - Oct 15, 2023
    Imagine you are traveling Hokkaido, the second largest and northernmost island on the archipelago of Japan. The culture is rich with native history and language, festivals, and year-round modern activities. This limited time prix fixe course is available in increments of 2 and includes appetizers, signature Gyu-Kaku BBQ items and new seasonal favorites. About Gyu-Kaku: Our authentic Japanese yakiniku (grilled barbecue) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming smokeless grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or a non-alcoholic option of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends, family, and co-workers alike!
    Next Stop, Japan - Hokkaido Yakiniku Experience Photo

What 1,075 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,075 Reviews
  1. ScottK

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Love the food and that’s the bottom line! It’s a little loud but still ok .. Love this place - I think it’s my favorite of all. Rock!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Raw meat took time to come out, and server forgot a couple of our items but was good other than that. Portions are small and expensive, but the meats were good quality. Best to go during happy hour .

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  3. LauraAshG

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappointed! The spicy tuna volcano and beef bibimbap bowl are everything.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Always a great place to eat! Service is excellent! Great vibes, can’t go wrong!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was quick, food was great quality and taste. We got the ultimate all you can eat package and while the prices are more expensive than some other spots it’s definitely worth what you’re getting

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    The food was so bad it was almost inedible and there was a hair in my noodles

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had reservations at 6:45 and arrived around 6:48. They seated us as soon as we walked in the door. Placed our order within 5 minutes and before we knew it our food arrived. Our waitress was amazing! Great time good food!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    They fed us old meat and still expected us to eat it so I told them that I wouldn’t pay full price.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    Was out of a lot of choices due to delivery issues. No way to order combos too due to that so everything had to be a la carte.

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  10. YohaiPortal

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely the best Gyu-Kaku location. Service was quick, food was great, tons of options… love it.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Our server was amazing. Everyone bring us the food where great

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  12. TeresaK

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Don't understand how they keep attracting customers with such a terrible customer service. The only person who seemed aware of her duties was the bar attendant, but we weren't there to drink only. We were ignored at their will, then, when someone finally took our order, all the food was brough at once. The plates crowded our table and the table next to us. Food is just ok.

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  13. HappyDiner

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    we love the food here, and while some Gyu Kaku restaurants have gone downhill (like the one on La Cienega), this one is still in good working order. The staff is a little scrambled but that's the case everywhere now with staff being so difficult to keep. The food is delicious (harami miso, garlic shrimp, Sukiyaki bibimbap, corn, edamame and avocado salad.). We get the harami in a pot if we have 4 people but this time we didn't. Thanks again for a great meal!

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  14. DanielS

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time here but today Matthew made our day. Great service and hospitality.

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  15. MichelleL

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Our server was outstanding, food was good but compared to BH and Burbank, the experience was good but not as good as the other branches.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was good but service was pretty horrendous. I can’t even blame my server. It seemed like all the servers had no idea what was going on or cared to know what was going on. Disappointing.

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  17. UselessKnowledge

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service were great. Fun place to have dinner with friends.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Need a better liquor selection, not everyone wants sake 🍶

    1 person found this helpful

  19. Miralda

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Service has never impressive. The waters are either inexperienced or lack proper training. For example, getting more drinks is always challenging.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall1food5service4ambience5
    I order the $150 package upon leaving I realized they didn't give us 4 appetizers that came with the package. Make sure you count your items as they will give you less

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good but Burbank is way better thank you very much

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They even didn’t have a sake cups and offered us to use the metal cups (usually used for ketchup and etc) for hot sake. It’s dangerous and you won’t expect this happening in such an expensive place. Also their fryers didn’t work, but they still charged the full amount from the premium menu (which included the majority of items that are deep fried and nothing was available)

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  23. izze

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    the food is amazing but it’s hard to get your servers attention

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    The food was sooo good! Definitely worth it! 10/10

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Customer service is great but restaurant looks a bit rundown now. Music is also too loud when it is already crowded.

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  26. Mori

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the restaurant. I highly recommend reservation. The only down side is the parking lot. Its really full. We had to all the valet guy as a favor to take out car because even valet was full.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience start to finish. Server was great! Food came out fast! Drinks always filled. Had a great time!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are usuals here. its gotten a nice upgrade. good meat and service

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing experience! I can’t wait to share this experience with my friends and family!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a good time My pregnancy Wife loves this place

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  31. CleverGrl

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was very good and service was courteous and prompt. Only issue was we were brought out an extra side sauce we did not order by a server who wasn’t our main server. We politely corrected the other server and declined the sauce, and were assured we wouldn’t be charged for it… but we were anyway. So, uh, check your receipts thoroughly.

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  32. SarahlovesSunsetMalibu

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambiance! Thank you for great service!

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  33. EliseJ

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great staff, food premium quality and best Waitress and Cooks

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  34. SimonL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and tasty food just terribly overpriced for the little food you get. It used to be worth it when they had all you can eat. Now the same amount of money for hardly any food. We had 3 people and ordered the 3 person meat lovers and we left hungry. Very Disappointing.

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  35. AdikA

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All good , food is excellent and fantastic choice. One of my favorite restaurants

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    This place is a ton of fun. Only problem is the grill gets easily crowded. Ask if they have a 2 grill table available. I like the shishito peppers! All you can eat is also good.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This place fell off the map so hard. Service was terrible. Quality of food has gone way down. They were out up dressing drinks shrimp some meats. Servers forgetting items and always feeling rushed.

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  38. benny

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only 1 negative thing: we asked the waitress for shrimp and she said they were out of shrimp. We paid the bill and when we got home, we found out we were charged $7.50 for shrimp! Next time we will check the final bill before we give the credit card. Hope this doesn't happen to other customers too often. Thank you.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a father daughter date night and we had a great experience. Great food and the host was great

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Bad service last night. Our waiter was nonexistent

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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

You can order delivery directly from Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA using the Order Online button. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 501-5400.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA is rated 4.5 stars by 1075 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, 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

9:30 PM


Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA

14457 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Van Nuys Boulevard
  • Neighborhood
    Sherman Oaks
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    VALET AVAILABLE: $6.00 no validation. Street parking is also available, though limited.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander
  • Executive chef
    YOU!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (818) 501-5400
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact management for details.
  • Private party contact
    Darin Fajota, General Manager: (855) 668-7971
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