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Stylish, busy place serving traditional Japanese charcoal-grilled skewers, plus beer & sake.
Hours
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5152 Moorpark Ave #40, San Jose, CA 95129
Phone: (408) 973-9144
Website: https://gakurestaurant.com/
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Reviews
jiggbury
A very straightforward yakitori restaurant with some unique dishes they have per day, as well as available for takeout and doordash/fantuan. They have many different yakitori dishes to choose from, including beef and chicken as well as some vegetarian dishes too. Be very mindful of what you pick as each order is $12+ and only comes in two skewers each. I ordered the gyutan which was amazing and kalbi which also equally, maybe little less, as much. They also have many other skewrs too such as chicken and even vegetarian options. They also had a shrimp with mushroom that was fried that was okay. As well as the gaku udon with a very interesting noodle and broth, but I really liked the pork belly! I really like the other dishes they offered too such as Ochazuke, Hot pot, rice bowls, and even steamed clams! They also have a great selection of sashimi and sushi too. This is all with a very friendly service as well as instructions how to order the skewers if it’s the first time here. But like I mentioned, each skewer is very expensive at $12+ so just be aware about what you’re ordering. In fact, each item on the menu isn’t designed to fill you up fully, so do order multiple dishes as you please. I estimate maybe around 7-8 orders of skewers may be enough for some? Although I don’t want to see the end of that bill… They also have an extensive sake collection too that can be ordered cold or hot. Overall, this is a really solid yakitori place and wouldn’t mind coming back here again if it was feeling a little spendy.
… moreMei-Ling Chen
The staff were all very nice and friendly, also they made good recommendations of food. The food we had for dinner were decent. Sashimi was fresh, Kobe beef skewers were the best, Cod was thick and nicely fatty. It has the grilled rice ball which were quite good. I have been looking for good one for long time. The bluefin black meat karaage was a bit salty. As this restaurant is for grilled skewers. We will try more different types of skewers next time. Small restaurant but good use of space management. All of the tables were close but still feel good by the way they put partitions. I like the atmosphere and staff of the restaurant. For its food, I would like to try more of its specialties for more thoughts to share.
… moreGorgus Gray Goldgar
This place is great for those who want to transport to Japan and have some authentic yakitori. It closes a couple hours later than the other yakitori restaurant in Milpitas. We went on a Tuesday night and there was plenty of parking. We ordered the chicken heart, liver, and our favorite the gizzards. For drinks, we ordered Asahi draft and the sake carafe. Overall, it was a nice quiet atmosphere, privacy seating due to the walled booths, and the waitress was very friendly and helpful in case we had questions about certain menu items.
… moreJunhua Chen
Gaku Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with its fresh, high-quality food and excellent service. Each dish is carefully prepared, allowing you to truly savor the flavors. The portions are on the smaller side, which is a positive as it allows you to taste and enjoy a variety of dishes. The atmosphere is cozy, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. If you’re looking for a place with consistently good food and attentive service, Gaku is definitely worth a visit. Just be prepared to order a few more dishes to satisfy your appetite!
… moreEve Lim
Came here for dinner as I had wanted to try out their charcoal grilled dishes. Ordered beef skewers from the yakitori menu, grilled Barracuda fish from the Specials, and grilled squid and grilled onigiri with uni from the regular menu. Everything tasted good and uni was fresh but the fish did have quite a lot of bones. Ended the meal with a yuzu and honey cheesecake but it tasted and had the consistency more like that of a custard pudding. The service was good and the staff were very nice and friendly. They have extended their operating hours to 11pm daily. 1st time here but wouldn’t mind returning.
… moreBlanka chan
Decend food, and different choice. Squid is very good
… moreStar
Probably the best Japanese BBQ I had in the bay so far, although not inexpensive. The lighting is good for photography.
Recommend the skewers, uni with jelly and egg rice. Fish liver is too dry and I don’t recommend it.
… moreRecommend the skewers, uni with jelly and egg rice. Fish liver is too dry and I don’t recommend it.
Jaime Felix
My cousin from San Jose recommended this to me and I’m glad I tried it out because yakitori is one of my favorite foods.
The flavors, vibes and dim lighting at Gaku Yakitori take me back a visit to Tokyo. I’ve been twice to Gaku in two weeks and can’t wait to come back for more. For my first visit, they ran out of a lot of items, so it shows how popular they are and how loyal their customers are. During dinner, the place was packed and I could here people speaking Japanese, so I could tell it’s an authentic spot.
My favorites were the chicken thigh and wing skewers of course, but everything hit the spot. They nailed the flavors here– good quality meats, sauces, and everything was grilled to perfection. The appetizers were also tasty. Everything tasted great with the draft Asahi and brown rice tea.
I do recommend a mix of appetizers and skewers here. Japanese people eat tomatoes and edamame with beer, so I recommend those two. Shrimp karaage, gaku spicy wings, chicken wings, chicken thigh, bacon steak, meatballs, butabara, and king oyster mushroom are great. The desserts are also good. When I went there was a special dorayaki with red bean and whip cream that we had to try. The green tea creme brulee was another tasty way to finish dinner.
… moreThe flavors, vibes and dim lighting at Gaku Yakitori take me back a visit to Tokyo. I’ve been twice to Gaku in two weeks and can’t wait to come back for more. For my first visit, they ran out of a lot of items, so it shows how popular they are and how loyal their customers are. During dinner, the place was packed and I could here people speaking Japanese, so I could tell it’s an authentic spot.
My favorites were the chicken thigh and wing skewers of course, but everything hit the spot. They nailed the flavors here– good quality meats, sauces, and everything was grilled to perfection. The appetizers were also tasty. Everything tasted great with the draft Asahi and brown rice tea.
I do recommend a mix of appetizers and skewers here. Japanese people eat tomatoes and edamame with beer, so I recommend those two. Shrimp karaage, gaku spicy wings, chicken wings, chicken thigh, bacon steak, meatballs, butabara, and king oyster mushroom are great. The desserts are also good. When I went there was a special dorayaki with red bean and whip cream that we had to try. The green tea creme brulee was another tasty way to finish dinner.
Judy L
The yakitori here is amazing – we ordered beef, chicken meat ball and chicken wings, they all tasted so good. Especially the beef, so tender, fresh and flavorful. We also had rice and salad, they also had great quality. The sauce for the rice was very yummy. It’s a bit pricy but I think worth it! Highly recommend!
… moreKuei-Da Liao
You might want to make a reservation if you plan to come on weekends.
It’s probably one of the best Japanese skewers in this area. Chicken, beef, and pork skewers were all really spot on. The beef tongue was especially impressive!
Recooked to those ones craving for Japanese skewers!
… moreIt’s probably one of the best Japanese skewers in this area. Chicken, beef, and pork skewers were all really spot on. The beef tongue was especially impressive!
Recooked to those ones craving for Japanese skewers!