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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
157 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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 157 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • 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 a "fantastic" dining experience with "amazing" food and "attentive, friendly" service. Diners rave about the "delicious" meats and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant is perfect for celebrations, with standout dishes like the Umakara Ribeye and Harami Skirt Steak. It's a "great value" for families and groups.

157 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter, Anthony (Tony), had a very nasty attitude upon my arrival. I asked for a plum wine and he very nastily dismissed me with a quick “We dont have that!”. I was shocked because I always order it at all Gyu locations. He was not attentive, not friendly. and pretended to be in a rush while helping me husband and I out although the restaurant was quite empty. The guy cleaning tables was more attentive than our waiter was, so we decided to tip him instead of Tony. We spoke to the manager and he explained to us that this location is franchised and the owner doesn’t order the plum wine from the supplier. It was very disappointing, but understandable. A simple “unfortunately, we dont have that available” would have sufficed.The nasty attitude was very unnecessary. I will never return to this location.

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  2. Tanny

    Tallahassee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great staff. Keep up the good work!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were so helpful especially Kevin who took the time to explain all of the menus details and offer his recommendations. Food was amazing, enjoyed the experience of cooking it ourselves. Would highly recommend.

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  4. Nathan

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eeeep got to spend an amazing time with the love of my life!! Whenever it’s a good vibe with her and the food is really good, it’s 5 stars for me!

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  5. sonya

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  6. MICHAEL

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going at this downtown location several times. Best Japanese BBQ. Quality meats, excellent service. Exhaust is great, you never smell like food even after you get out.

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  7. Joanna

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. Patrick VIP

    Orange County25 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. Andrew VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    4.0

    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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  10. Shannon

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    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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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 157 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 10 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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