Share(818) 501-5400
14455 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks,
CA
91423
34.1508
-118.4474
Neighborhood: South Valley
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5pm-10:30pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-11:30pm
Sun 5pm-9:30pm
Price:
$$
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Dining
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Dining
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Traditional (tatami booths) meets modern (exposed overhead piping) in this narrow dining room that buzzes with excitement, perhaps from the anticipation of playing with an open grill. Gregarious servers hustle to a looping soundtrack of hip-hop and electronica. The crowd runs the gamut from hipsters sporting vintage Levi's to families enjoying quality time. – – The Food – With outposts on nearly every corner in Japan, Gyu-Kaku is the Starbucks of Japanese barbecue. And like the java joint, this Asian chain boasts the same efficiency and high quality. The…
12/29/08
Can't Beat 50% off Happy Hour!!!
by feedthebaby at Citysearch
I always wanted to try this place but it was always soo packed! And now I know why. It wasn't until I discovered that beer (the good kind . .Kirin & Sapporo) was only 99 cents, did I make an effort to try it. This place is totally awesome and is my new Friday night hang out for their late night Happy Hour (they have happy hr twice a day). We usually go in a group of 4 or more and it works out ALL the time. No hassles with the check afterwards like usual. Two things though: 1) You must like meat 2) you must like alcohol. If you want sushi, this is not the deal for you as far as happy hr is concerned. For $15 per person (the minimum required) you can totally get full off all kinds of yummy appetizers (wontons,calamari, ahi poke..) , select meats ( we always get the garlic kalbi chuck & chicken), and did I mention, beer/sake!!! Besides the value, the restaurant itself is quite nice. Great for groups & birthdays as well a casual date or just hanging out at the bar. The staff is super friendly and helpful with the grill, suggestions for selecting items if you're unfamiliar with the food, and fast w/ the refills on alcohol! It's been a couple months now and we're still not sick of this place.
- Pros: Everything!
11/19/07
So much Fun and Yummy!
by traceyharris at Citysearch
I recently went here on a date and it was so much fun. We were able to cook our food on a grill in the middle of our table. It kept us entertained. The food was fresh and marinated to perfection. I recommend the Bimba spicy rice as a side. They bring it to you in a cast iron skillet and it cooks at your table. All of the beef dishes are very tasty as well. The smores are fun at the end for dessert. The only thing I don't like is if you go hungry, it takes a while to cook and the portions are a bit small.
- Pros: fresh, fun, and tasty
- Cons: can be expensive if you are hungry
10/24/07
Lots of fun and the food is excellent
by alyssa88 at Citysearch
This is one of my favorite places to eat. It has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere and the good is fastastic. They have great Happy Hour specials (sometimes 1/2 off certain meats, $.99 beer, etc.) It's fun to cook your food on a hibachi-type BBQ planted in the middle of your table, and because everything is grilled it feels very healthy. Highly recommend the garlic noodles or Ramen noodle soup in addition to rice, meat and veggies.
- Pros: Great food, great ambiance, friendly atmosphere
- Cons: If you don't like cooking your own food, forget it
The Details on Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Dining
Know Before You Go:
The menu is predominantly a la carte, although there are two complete dinners offered for couples.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family Style Dining, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Prix Fixe Menu
