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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Japanese Restaurant and BBQ Joint$$$$
Streeterville, Chicago
"The happy hour specials are definitely worth the trip alone."(7 Tips)
"Harami skirt steak is always great."(4 Tips)
"The Geisha meal was awesome!"(3 Tips)
"great BBQ and great bibimbop!"(4 Tips)
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maite aSeptember 8, 2018You would never go wrong in this place. Quality price is really good. Go for the rice and try different meats ... all of them are a good choice. Skip the chicken
Huizi ZhaoApril 29, 2015A Japanese BBQ where you cook your own food on a grill in the middle of the table.They offer reduced prices everyday from 11:30-3:00 and from 4:30-6:00. They also have daily drink specials.
Amy GraffJune 29, 2014Service a little hit or miss but their happy hour (go in before 6) rules. Fun, tasty, interactive yakiniku. Get, uh, the meat. And the bibimbap. Set menus are plentiful and awesome from hungry groups.
Bobby CFebruary 14, 2019Heads-up: Their meat portions are huge. “For 2 people” could easily feed 3, maybe 4. Insanely delicious, with chill wait staff (and on the night we were there, a stellar 90s playlist).
Mariana R. M.March 24, 2013I decided to try Gyu-Kaku based on the good reviews that I read here and they were completely right! food is amazing, we had lots of fun preparing our own BBQ and the service is great! Worth going!
Pocket SunSeptember 6, 2014A very popular Japanese BBQ spot in Streeterville. Usually there's a wait among a lot of Asians :) Reasonable prices but add up quickly. Go for happy hours. Their cocktails are really light.
Chin Don SangOctober 4, 2017Very similar to Korean grilled BBQ style. Kindly reminder to make a reservation before walking in to prevent long waiting queue.
Eric SomogyiFebruary 15, 2014Everything on the menu is great. Excellent service. The portions are smaller than you'd expect, so order more than you think you'd eat, especially during happy hour!
Grace CJune 15, 2014Must get harami skirt steak! The Kalbi short ribs are a little too fatty for me. Bibimibap was amazing along with s'mores. Filet mignon is only ok. Chicken was pretty good.
The BBQ and appetizers are great. Expect a very, very long wait on weekends and holidays. You can order from the kitchen at the bar on the 2nd floor.- Ed KirkApril 22, 2013Amazing food at steep prices. Multiple plates add up quickly. Worth trying at least once. Garlic noodles on the side are delicious and filling.
Erika DavisApril 3, 2016Super busy so I recommend making a reservation for sure. Meats are all good, but definitely try the veggies too!
Mr SMarch 22, 2014For everyone not from Chicago...This "Japanese BBQ" is really a Korean BBQ spot but good regardless. Good food, good atmosphere.
Happy hour lunch special is the best! Get the meat lovers set! It's amazing!
BrandonMarch 29, 2015Always fun! We are big eaters so get the meal for 4 for 2 people and meal for 6 for 4 people
AndrewMarch 20, 2017This was my first experience with Japanese BBQ and it was amazing. Everything we had was delicious.
Roque PinelApril 21, 2014The kobe steak and the kalbi short ribs are amazing! Even better with a good drink like the lychee mojito.
ISC ChicagoFebruary 12, 2017All-you-can eat menus are a great way to try a variety of dishes without commitment
Interactive (cook-you-own) Japanese BBQ. The higher floors (yes, it's more than the first level) offer fun seating arrangements.
Bettina SlaughterJuly 12, 2013Happy Hour is a MUST 11-6pm very good prices....try to go to the 3rd floor it is beautiful
Really fun date spot. The garlic rice is phenomenal. All of the food is amazing.
Serious EatsMay 14, 2013For a better, and more expensive, Japanese experience within walking distance of the pier, this is the restaurant.- Harami skirt steak is always great. Also try the sukiyaki bibimbop! I can eat the whole bowl even though I usually watch the carbs
Awesome as always . Jessi is be most attintive and best waitress I have ever meet. 5 stars jessi!!!!!!!
_February 16, 2015Hit or miss service. Come during happy hour or else it's really not worth dining here.
Everything about this place is delicious. Minus the wait time and of ability to meet a reservation on-time.
Coby HakalirNovember 7, 2011Food is amazing. U can order a meal for two and it will feed 3-4 easily. 99 cent beer this month.
Anna J.November 8, 2011Incredible happy hour special with 50 percent off hibachi meats and veggies. Try the Kalbi or spicy pork!
The garlic rice is the best and the spicy pork is a must have. Love the staff every one is so friendly!
really enjoyable but not worth full price. go anytime except 6-9:30 so you can get happy hour prices. or make reservations on savored.com
flying felizNovember 6, 2015Try the Lunch Salad - #otchefstable #chicago #yakiniku (via @Foodspotting)
CarolineApril 5, 2013Bibimbop could use more veggies. Happy with assorted kimchee (given how much they charge, that's good!).
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
(312) 266-8929
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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