Les avis sur Gyu Kaku décrivent une expérience de barbecue japonais interactive et conviviale, où les viandes sont grillées à table et l'ambiance chaleureuse et festive convient aussi bien aux repas en famille qu'aux sorties entre amis. La viande est généralement décrite comme de haute qualité et bien marinee, avec une grande variété de coupes dont wagyu et kalbi, et des accompagnements savoureux. Le rapport qualité-prix est perçu comme raisonnable pour des formules généreuses et la qualité des aliments, mais certains estiment que le prix reste élevé et que quelques portions pourraient être plus copieuses. Le service est souvent loué pour son attention et ses conseils sur la cuisson, bien que quelques avis signalent des moments plus lents ou des détails à améliorer. L'ambiance est immersive et dynamique, parfois rythmée par une musique forte mais tolérable, et l'endroit est considéré idéal pour les groupes, les occasions spéciales et les dîners romantiques. Les boissons et les desserts apportent une touche festive, et certains commentaires mettent en avant le soju et le saké ainsi que les desserts type s'mores. Dans l'ensemble, Gyu Kaku est présenté comme une expérience culinaire japonaise originale, avec un bon équilibre entre qualité, quantité et ambiance, et une recommandation récurrente pour y revenir.
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.
Best service ever! You get tea & water the moment you sit down. Got the lunch special for ~16 & it had miso soup, rice, salad plus two meats of your choice. This is a crazy deal.
Highly recommended place.
The meat is very high quality, amazing taste. Cleanliness is spot on. Service is extremely friendly & welcoming & best thing is you come & leave & no smell sticks to you. I was happy with everything we ordered l, really nothing was mediocre. Everthg was super tasty. Best quality/price combo.
I would also like to mention how happy I was with the service provided by ACESU! He was really friendly, patient, took the time to explain to us & help us choose & his recommendations were spot on. He's not like usual waiters who just recommend the most expensive thing on the menu, in contrary, he recommends what goes with ur taste & needs, always smiling, genuine hospitality! Kudos to his service
Went for a birthday celebration for me & my friend. Not only was the food so delicious but the service is top notched. They even provided us complementary dessert for our birthdays. Ordered a bunch of appetizers, meat & even cocktails, everything was fairly priced. Would 100% recommend!
24 déc. 2025
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Service was excellent. Server was quick & considerate (he asked if we wanted tea when we arrived because it was cold outside, & offered menu suggestions) - sorry I wish I caught your name!
Food was decent, beef was very good - the cheaper marinated cuts were actually best. Chicken we found was a bit lacking flavor & takoyaki was just so-so, meat piece inside was a good size but dough on the inside was quite mushy & didnt taste the greatest (might just be preference).
Overall service & marinated beef were good, so we would come back again - just note you need to call ahead/reserve most days to be guaranteed a table. (Umakara - the marinated one with sweet sauce was very good as a side note)
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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.
I went & got he meat lover set for 90$ I went to gyu-Kaku in Tokyo for all you can eat fill to the brim for half the cost. If I was eating the lowest tier of wagyu I'll understand the price point at this place the service & care from the employees make up for the cost but I'm here to enjoy food in a nice date but it's to overpriced for what it really is, if you are 2 grown men go elsewhere tbh. I went on a weekend during lunch time & the service was efficient!
11 oct. 2025
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This was my first Korean BBQ experience. The food was okay, but it was fun to'cook' ourselves over the little grill.
I had the shrimp & zucchini. I enjoyed the zucchini, & had no trouble cooking it. I was a little apprehensive about the shrimp because the grill is not particularly hot & I'm accustomed to flames when I'm grilling (ha... this is a personal preference) so I wasn't all that comfortable eating the shrimp.
My husband & son enjoyed their meat lovers experience!
We also had pina colada & lychee punch.
This place is NOT for people who have food allergies as there is one grill per table.
Mico gave great service & had good suggestions for meats. We especially loved the kalbi chuck with ponzu & the bistro cut. The service was efficient & smooth, which made the whole experience even better.
Excellent Service. Fast services & the waiters & waitresses are very friendly. the food was very good & a lot of choices of meats. But You should tried is the BEEF TATAKI it`s a must!! it`s the one of my favorite restaurant.
29 août 2025
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The staff were very friendly, polite & patient. They explained every item how you grill them & they come to the table very often (no wait).
I reduced one star just because the selection of meat wasn't exactly to my taste. Some were really delicious some were a little fatty (not my favourite).
We ordered combo, variety of meats (red, chicken, & shrimp). It also came with a dessert (s'more), but I didn't like the dessert at all.
Had a great time at Gyu-Kaku with my family! Service with Jin was incredible, he knew exactly what to recommend for drinks & meats. He even went beyond & showed us the best way to grill the harami cut he suggested because it was our first time. It was sooo tender & flavourful. We also enjoyed the spicy cabbage salad, karaage salad, fried rice & fried shrimps.
Definitely recommend Jin, he pays great attention to details & really took care of us 🤩🫶
We were a group of 11 guests & we had made a reservation in advance. We arrived on time & our table was already ready for us. We had the pleasure to be served by Alden from management that evening. He was knowledgeable & was able to help us decide what to order & in what quantity to ensure that everyone on our table would be able to eat to their liking.
We chose to take the flavors of Japan menu' Seasonal tasting course' & it was a fantastic choice. We had a couple of starter dishes & they were followed by fried rice & the meats. The quality, tenderness & flavors of the meat were divine. With the seasonal menu we got to taste many different cuts of meat. They were all excellent.
Sapporo beer was served cold & in chilled glasses which made that first sip oh so refreshing.
For dessert, the lava cake was soft, warm & so decadent.
As a group we really enjoyed ourselves & everyone left happy & full. I will be returning in the future for sure.
Went here on a weekday evening & it was crowded. Had to wait about an hour after putting our name down on the list. Food was great & the sauces on the meat were delicious. They had lots of different options especially if someone has allergies. Would definitely go back but with a reservation.
