Gyu-Kaku fonctionne comme un concept de barbecue japonais interactif où les convives grillent des coupes de viande premium directement à leur table. Le menu met en avant une variété de protéines marinées, incluant la bavette Harami et la langue de bœuf, complétées par une sélection de légumes frais et des entrées traditionnelles. Chaque table dispose d un système de ventilation intégré conçu pour maintenir la qualité de l air pendant le processus de cuisson. Les clients personnalisent leur repas en choisissant diverses sauces et accompagnements tels que la soupe miso, les gyozas et le riz blanc vapeur. L établissement se concentre sur l aspect convivial de la cuisson sur table, fournissant des ingrédients crus préparés pour une saisie immédiate. Les sélections de bœuf suivent des techniques de marinade précises pour améliorer la tendreté et les profils de saveurs avant d arriver à table.
Gyu-Kaku propose une expérience culinaire interactive et engageante qui reçoit régulièrement des éloges pour la haute qualité de ses viandes, la fraîcheur de ses ingrédients et la saveur de ses marinades. Les clients apprécient particulièrement le concept ludique de griller soi-même ses aliments à table, ce qui en fait un choix prisé pour les anniversaires, les sorties de groupe et les rendez-vous galants. Bien que l'ambiance soit décrite comme animée et festive, certains visiteurs notent qu'elle peut devenir assez bruyante aux heures de pointe. Le personnel est largement reconnu pour sa gentillesse, son attention et ses conseils précieux, notamment pour ceux qui découvrent le barbecue japonais. Si certains clients trouvent les prix un peu élevés et font parfois face à un service lent lors des périodes d'affluence, la majorité des convives estiment que la qualité de la nourriture, les formules généreuses du midi et le service chaleureux justifient amplement la visite.
Quelle belle découverte sur la rue Crescent. Nous avons passé un moment fantastique & tout était absolument délicieux.
Le concept de grillade directement à la table est vraiment convivial & amusant. La viande & les légumes étaient d'une grande fraîcheur. J'ai particulièrement adoré le dessert au chocolat, qui était présenté de manière très soignée avec sa boule de glace sur le dessus.
C'est une adresse que je recommande vivement pour une soirée gourmande réussie. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter pour goûter au reste de la carte.
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.
Go there for their lunch combo. $20 for 3 meats to grill, a salad & miso soup. Really good value for the quality of meat. The angus beef rib was the best. The other two meats I got were cut badly, with some small & broken pieces (small enough to barely fit on the grill). But for the price, it wasn't a big deal.
The service was also attentive & friendly. They checked on us throughout the meal, & changed the grill for us without prompting.
Our table also ordered the ramen & that's a skip. Not very good.
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Gyu-Kaku has always been one of my go-to BBQ spots in San Francisco-especially for their unlimited BBQ options. It's a place I've visited countless times with family, & I've always loved the experience. So when I found out they had a location in Montreal, I was genuinely excited to try it & even brought along a friend who had never been before. I really wanted him to experience how good it can be.
Unfortunately, from the very beginning, the experience felt completely different. The service was noticeably lacking-it took multiple attempts just to get the staff's attention for basic things, which already set the tone for the evening.
I went ahead & ordered my usual favorite items, but the portions here seemed smaller or different compared to what I'm used to in San Francisco. I understand there could be differences in sourcing or pricing, so I was willing to give that the benefit of the doubt. However, what was harder to overlook was the quality of certain cuts-especially the yaki shabu beef. It was so thin & inconsistent that it felt almost like minced meat, & a lot of it kept falling through the grill, making it frustrating to cook & enjoy.
On top of that, the grill itself wasn't functioning properly. The heat distribution was uneven-some parts would burn the meat instantly while others barely cooked it, leaving pieces raw. For a place centered around BBQ, this really impacted the overall experience.
It honestly felt like a completely different restaurant compared to the San Francisco locations I'm used to, which was disappointing-especially since I had hyped it up to my friend.
If I had to highlight one positive, it would be the lava cake. It was actually better than the one I've had in San Francisco-rich, warm, & perfectly done. But realistically, you don't go to a BBQ restaurant just for dessert.
Overall, I'm quite disappointed to say that this visit didn't live up to my expectations, & it's not a spot I'd return to in Montreal the way I do back in San Francisco.
We came as a group of six & very disappointed. Six people all for one small grill & the hostess told us we have exactly 2h & then must leave. It was very rushed. Very rude hostess. Even worse we had a new waiter that was terrible, never came to check on us or refill water after dumping all the dishes right at the beginning on our table. Incredibly disappointing experience.
Concept sympa, mais portions petites, cuisson laborieuse sur le grill, qui noircit vite. Pas de refill d'eau alors que nos verres sont vidés. On ne nous demande pas si on veut commander d'autres choses à part les desserts.
Les desserts sont copieux par contre.
La serveuse ne parlait pas français, ce qui est de plus en plus courant en centre-ville malheureusement…
We tried the Japanese BBQ set for three & it was more than enough food we all left full. The grilling experience was fun, & the variety of meats kept it interesting. Some cuts were nicely marinated & tender, but overall still enjoyable once grilled properly.
The side items (cheese, peppers, marinade foil-wrapped items like mushroom) added a nice change of flavour during the meal. Cooking everything at the table is part of the fun here, & the grill stays hot. The person who serves us guided us on time to cook each type of meat. That was very thoughtful.
The highlight at the end was definitely the ice cream the matcha flavour was the clear winner at our table, but the vanilla & taro were good too.
Service was friendly & quick, & the pacing between dishes worked well no waiting around.
Would come back & maybe try a different meat selection next time.
Food is good but the service needs improvement. If the tip suggestion is starting from 18% l at least expect waitresses to check if anything is missing on the table or clean the table before switching from main course to dessert.
Also if you are ordering a lot of meat after a while the grill becomes covered with burnt fat & meat pieces. I'd expect them to check it & offer to replace otherwise it really takes away from the experience.
