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

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

4.7
4.7
152 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
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–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon 11:30 am–11:00 pm Tue–Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (213) 988-7178
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Neighborhood
    Little Tokyo
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, 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

What 152 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Good for groups

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Neighborhood gem

  • Downtown

    Good for special occasions

  • Downtown

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Downtown LA offers an "enjoyable experience" with "amazing food" and "fast, efficient service." Ideal for gatherings, it features a lively atmosphere and "fantastic, fresh, flavorful" dishes. Although seafood options are limited, the meat selections and DIY BBQ are crowd-pleasers. Highly recommended for a memorable dining outing.

152 Reviews
  1. sonya

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service amazing food great noise factor not so great child crying ugh !! People with small children should know when to step out and calm there child down . No one wants to hear that .

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  2. Joanna

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the quality of their meat! Such an enjoyable experience. We love the meat lovers set!

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  3. Patrick

    VIP

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time trying this franchise and we absolutely loved it. There was nothing that stood out as needing any type of alteration or work. Great experience and highly recommend. 

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  4. Andrew

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great option downtown for happy hour. Could benefit from more seafood options. Tuna crispy ride is very good.

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  5. Shannon

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was great. Service was fast and efficient.

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  6. David

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A lot of the meat we picked, including beef tongue, which we were only allowed one plate, were simply not fresh, tasted weird. Restaurant management didn’t seem to care about freshness and safety of their food.

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  7. Pete

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time. Great service. The food never stopped coming.

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  8. Keren

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and nice waiters. Loved the seating a lot!

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  9. Ciennese

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fod as usual, never disappoints. Service was also great

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  10. Paul

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been over 10 years since my last visit to a Gyu-Kaku location, and from my recollection, they’ve really upgraded! The food was fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The service was excellent; the staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance was also top-notch, creating a lively yet comfortable dining atmosphere. I brought my son and his friends here, and they all had a wonderful time. It was the perfect spot for a fun, interactive meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great dining experience in Downtown LA.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Los Angeles, CA | Downtown LA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 988-7178.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Los Angeles, CA | Downtown LA is rated 4.7 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Los Angeles, CA | Downtown LA 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 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Los Angeles, CA | Downtown LA

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Little Tokyo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon 11:30 am–11:00 pm Tue–Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–2:00 am
  • 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, Wine
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