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Gyu-Kaku

Interactive Japanese BBQ dining takes center stage with premium meats grilled right at your table.

Downtown
4.7$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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Gyu-Kaku functions as an interactive Japanese barbecue concept where diners grill premium cuts of meat directly at their tables. The menu highlights a variety of marinated proteins, including signature Harami skirt steak and beef tongue, complemented by a selection of fresh vegetables and traditional appetizers. Each table features a built-in ventilation system designed to maintain air quality during the cooking process. Patrons customize their meal by selecting diverse dipping sauces and side dishes such as miso soup, gyoza, and steamed white rice. The establishment focuses on the communal aspect of tabletop cooking, providing raw ingredients prepared for immediate searing. High-quality beef selections undergo precise marination techniques to enhance tenderness and flavor profiles before reaching the table. This systematic approach ensures a consistent culinary result for individuals engaging with the charcoal grilling equipment during every visit.

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Reviews for Gyu-Kaku

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on Google4.6 (4000+)
*as of 2026-08-01
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Review Summary

Gyu-Kaku offers an engaging and interactive dining experience that consistently receives praise for its high-quality meats, fresh ingredients, and flavorful marinades. Guests frequently highlight the fun concept of grilling food directly at the table, which makes it a popular choice for birthdays, group gatherings, and date nights. While the atmosphere is described as lively and festive, some visitors note that it can become quite loud during peak hours. The staff is widely commended for being friendly, attentive, and helpful in explaining the menu, especially to those new to Japanese BBQ. Although some patrons find the pricing to be on the higher side and occasionally experience slow service during busy periods, the majority of diners consider the food quality, generous lunch combos, and welcoming service to be well worth the visit.
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5.0

Always great service at Gyukaku. Best yakiniku in Montréal.

Jun 24, 2026
on Google

Excellent food & service by Acesu !!

Jun 23, 2026
on Google

Visited for the first time, great experience, awesome variety of vegetarian dishes!! Eric explained all the dishes very well, appreciate his service!

Jun 21, 2026
on Google

Increíble cena en todos los sentidos. El servicio excepcional. Ya no se ven camareros tan serviciales, que se adelanten a lo que necesites, tan atentos (sin ser pesados) y alegres (nos sorprendió porque en muchos sitios los camareros parecen agobiados). Fuimos con bebé y súper agradables. Adelantándose a abrirnos la puerta, ayudarnos a bajar el carrito…
Y la comida increíble. No pedimos combos, fuimos directamente a carta y creo que fue un acierto. Pedimos 5 carnes distintas (recomiendan 3/persona), gyozas, sushi y de postre el coulant. Todo buenísimo y disfrutamos la experiencia de hacernos la carne en la mesa, poco a poco. La comes caliente y a tu ritmo. Un 10.

Jun 21, 2026
on Google
5.0

Great food, the staff was excellent. This is the kind of place you go in groups, 4 or more, to celebrate or have a good time. It gets a bit noisy but it's usually from people (& staff) signing happy birthday so it's pretty festive.

Jun 20, 2026
on Google

amazing service from @cremovsungyunguy 10/10

Jun 19, 2026
on Google
5.0

We ordered the Fete Yakiniku meal for 4 people & it was delicious. The service was excellent & we enjoyed eating here.

Jun 8, 2026
on Google

Excellent accueil & très bon conseil pour les touristes que nous sommes. À refaire sans aucun doute. Merci à Emma & Jet

Jun 8, 2026
on Google

Thank you Reilly & Jacky for the excellent food & service

Jun 5, 2026
on Google

Came here for a birthday dinner & it was such a good time. If you've never done Japanese BBQ before, Gyu-Kaku is a great place to start. You get your own little grill right at the table & cook the meat yourself which sounds simple but honestly makes the whole meal way more fun & interactive. The Harami skirt steak in miso marinade was incredible, easily the highlight of the night. The Kalbi short rib was great too.
The lunch combo is also insane value if you catch it, you get three meats, a salad & miso soup for around $20 which is a steal for the quality you're getting. The garlic fried rice is a must order on the side as well, really packed with flavour.
Staff were super attentive the whole time, changed out our grill without us even having to ask & actually explained the cooking times for each cut of meat which you really appreciate as a first timer. The vibe in there is really lively & fun, great spot for a group. Definitely making this a regular thing.

Jun 3, 2026
on Google