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Waikiki - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Waikiki

4.6
4.6
899 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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
    Daily 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:30 am–6:30 pm Daily 9:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 926-2989
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Cross street
    Kalakaua
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

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

    $44.00 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 899 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Oahu

    Kid-friendly

  • Oahu

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Waikiki offers an engaging dining experience with "delicious tasting meats" cooked at your table. Patrons rave about the "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a lively atmosphere. It's perfect for groups, with a variety of meat options and friendly staff. A must-visit for BBQ enthusiasts!

899 Reviews
  1. Evelyn

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Such a fun experience! We had never been to a Japanese barbecue before and got the wagyu sampler. It was delicious and fun. Imagine paying extra to cook your own food 😝 !! But it was a something different and exciting. The staff were super helpful as well!

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  2. jaylin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food quality has really gone down. The meat is chewy and has a lot of cartilage. Won’t go back.

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  3. Irwin

    VIP

    San Joaquin

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived and seated at 1130am opening; redeemed a 15%off birthday reward offer. Took the all you could eat in 70 minutes for $35.95; delicious tasting meats bbq’d at tabletop.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Ahbleza

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, but grill is relatively small. Cuts of meat were good

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  5. Nadia

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious!!! Went to this place for the first time ever and the overall experience was fantastic. Everyone was so nice and accommodating, the food was amazing, and the place was just fun and inviting!

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  6. Georgiy

    Seattle

    70 reviews

    1.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Attention: This restaurant is a SCAM… all 5 star reviews are fakes!!! What a disaster! From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place was a total mess. Everything looked old and dirty. The tables were greasy, the paint was peeling off the walls, and the equipment looked like it belonged in a museum. It seemed like the owners had no money to fix anything. Frankly, it reminded me of a homeless shelter. And the fact that there weren't any Japanese people there? That's a huge red flag. Apparently, even Japanese tourists aren't fooled by this place. "All-you-can-eat" deal is a complete rip-off. They have a bunch of hidden rules that make you end up paying way more than you would if you just ordered what you wanted. This place is clearly designed to trick you into spending more money. Honestly, if there are health inspectors, they must be seriously bribed. This place is a total health hazard. It's dangerous to even be inside. Eating here feels like a huge risk. Not only is the food potentially unsafe, but a fire could start at any moment. These people could seriously harm someone. Where are the local authorities on this? So, if you enjoy eating in a dirty, run-down place and getting overcharged, then this might be the spot for you.

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  7. Alyssa

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such good quality and amazing tasting food. Made reservations for our fam while visiting and it did not disappoint. The fried pork gyoza dumplings were so good we ordered 2 extra sides of them and the ribeye steak was a fam favorite. Overall such a good experience.

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  8. Brant

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another amazing experience. Food was delicious and service was great.

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  9. 純也

    Osaka

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    肉の質、量ともに良かったです、また、スタッフの対応も素晴らしくまた、行きたいと思います。ガスで焼く肉は美味しくて良かったです。

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  10. todd

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t experienced Japanese bbq before and enjoyed the experience. The food was high quality and reasonably priced. Will return at the location in our home town.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Waikiki offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Waikiki also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 926-2989.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Waikiki is rated 4.6 stars by 899 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Waikiki 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 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Waikiki

307 Lewer St, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kalakaua
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:30 am–6:30 pm Daily 9:30 pm–10:30 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, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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