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San Diego – Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
858) 693-3790 9844 Hibert St, G-1 San Diego, CA 92131 OPERATION HOURS MON–THU: 11:30AM–10PM (Last Seating) FRI & SAT:
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku provides the authentic Japanese Barbecue dining experience where customers share premium cooked meats over a flaming charcoal grill.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch
Gyu-Kaku Scripps Ranch hours are: Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:30 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–9:30 PM. Happy Hour runs Mon 11:30 AM–10:00 PM and Tue–Sun …
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Eder
Kale pronounced (cal A) was our waiter. His recommendations were spot on and his service was very good.
The meats were premium quality.
We chose the $58 all you can eat menu.
Clean place.
Steak, rib and hanger meats were beyond expectation.
Garlic shrimp was very good.
Edamame was a little small and under cooked.
Refill soft drinks.
Smokeless grills, rim vacuumed and you won’t smell like burnt meat.
Big portion of rice bowl. I prefer smaller portions.
… moreThe meats were premium quality.
We chose the $58 all you can eat menu.
Clean place.
Steak, rib and hanger meats were beyond expectation.
Garlic shrimp was very good.
Edamame was a little small and under cooked.
Refill soft drinks.
Smokeless grills, rim vacuumed and you won’t smell like burnt meat.
Big portion of rice bowl. I prefer smaller portions.
Natalie
Really like this place with their large menu and quick service. I like that you can buy à la Carte meat to grill and have something else as your main course.
We got ramen for each of us along with two orders of meat and appetizers and was reasonably priced.
The wait was about 30 mins for dinner and though it felt like forever we were still very happy after our big meal. Plus I had left over ramen to take home.
They also offer a cute thing on the menu to let you melt s’mores with the flame from the grill which they remove the grill plate for you to do so.
… moreWe got ramen for each of us along with two orders of meat and appetizers and was reasonably priced.
The wait was about 30 mins for dinner and though it felt like forever we were still very happy after our big meal. Plus I had left over ramen to take home.
They also offer a cute thing on the menu to let you melt s’mores with the flame from the grill which they remove the grill plate for you to do so.
Joanne Long
I’ve never been to a Japanese bbq but it did not disappoint! Our server was super helpful explaining all the options and how to order.
We decided on a couple appetizers – black pepper chicken wings were awesome as were the steamed dumplings. Then we opted for vegetable rice and garlic noodles to go with our choices of protein. The sirloin was so tender and flavorful and the spicy shrimp were definitely spicy.
Overall a great meal and fun atmosphere.
… moreWe decided on a couple appetizers – black pepper chicken wings were awesome as were the steamed dumplings. Then we opted for vegetable rice and garlic noodles to go with our choices of protein. The sirloin was so tender and flavorful and the spicy shrimp were definitely spicy.
Overall a great meal and fun atmosphere.
Mauricia
My husband and I are regulars at the gaslamp location, and I have to say that this is the best location in SD. Every time we come, we’re greeted with the warmest welcome back. Jazz is often our server and she’s great as well as the other staff! Jazz remembers our names, and order even our drinks!
The food is amazing and tastes the closest to the Gyu Kaku we had in Japan. We always get the Prime Kalbi, Zucchini, Garlic Shrimp and Toro Beef. The gyoza is always fresh and perfectly cooked. Service is fast, and the wait staff is attentive.
The atmosphere is very welcoming and it does not get too crowded where we have to wait 10+ minutes. If you’re thinking about going to Korean bbq DON’T this outbeats it every time.
… moreThe food is amazing and tastes the closest to the Gyu Kaku we had in Japan. We always get the Prime Kalbi, Zucchini, Garlic Shrimp and Toro Beef. The gyoza is always fresh and perfectly cooked. Service is fast, and the wait staff is attentive.
The atmosphere is very welcoming and it does not get too crowded where we have to wait 10+ minutes. If you’re thinking about going to Korean bbq DON’T this outbeats it every time.
Alexander Cowan
We were craving Korean BBQ but didn’t want to drive all the way to Convoy. Looking locally I found Gyu-kaku on Yelp! At first glance there seems to be similarity between Japanese and Korean BBQ. Raw meats, side dishes, AYCE and only blocks from our home. Sold!
First off I gotta say, it was pretty messy upon arrival. It looked like they have been super busy all day, floor was dirty, unbussed tables, etc. We almost bailed to the Tacos El Gordo across the street, but we stuck it out and I’m glad we did. Service was excellent and all the dishes we tried everything was a hit.
Side note: me being me I asked our server why it was so messy in there. Apparently there were a lot of large parties that day and they had a hard time catching up. By the time our plates started to arrive most of the mess had been cleaned up.
For AYCE all diners at your table must agree on one menu you’d like to have (there are three). We opted for the Supreme AYCE menu since there were items on all three menus we wanted to try. You can order items à la carte but I’m not sure what’s the better value. We ordered seconds on a number of dishes since they were so good, karage, kimchi, chili and yuzu roast beef, cheese corn and spicy tuna volcano. So for us it was totally worth it.
In addition to the dishes mentioned above their meats were excellent. Prime kalbi, duck breast, filet mignon, and Japanese sausage all hit the spot. There were three sauces on the table, sweet soy, spicy and yuzu for dipping. The combination of sweet soy and yuzu was so good with all smoky perfectly cooked meats (my hubby did the cooking since he’s chefly like that). Here’s a nice touch, when meats are dropped off they give you suggested cooking times, so helpful.
I definitely have a lot of love for Gyu-kaku!
“I’ll be back.” – Terminator
… moreFirst off I gotta say, it was pretty messy upon arrival. It looked like they have been super busy all day, floor was dirty, unbussed tables, etc. We almost bailed to the Tacos El Gordo across the street, but we stuck it out and I’m glad we did. Service was excellent and all the dishes we tried everything was a hit.
Side note: me being me I asked our server why it was so messy in there. Apparently there were a lot of large parties that day and they had a hard time catching up. By the time our plates started to arrive most of the mess had been cleaned up.
For AYCE all diners at your table must agree on one menu you’d like to have (there are three). We opted for the Supreme AYCE menu since there were items on all three menus we wanted to try. You can order items à la carte but I’m not sure what’s the better value. We ordered seconds on a number of dishes since they were so good, karage, kimchi, chili and yuzu roast beef, cheese corn and spicy tuna volcano. So for us it was totally worth it.
In addition to the dishes mentioned above their meats were excellent. Prime kalbi, duck breast, filet mignon, and Japanese sausage all hit the spot. There were three sauces on the table, sweet soy, spicy and yuzu for dipping. The combination of sweet soy and yuzu was so good with all smoky perfectly cooked meats (my hubby did the cooking since he’s chefly like that). Here’s a nice touch, when meats are dropped off they give you suggested cooking times, so helpful.
I definitely have a lot of love for Gyu-kaku!
“I’ll be back.” – Terminator
My Le
Before you read on..I recommend to make reservations for outdoor dining and order the Princess Kalbi ($2) and Kobe style NY steak ($8) while supplies last. Such a great deal!
Came here on a Sunday night on the first weekend that San Diego is open for outdoor dining again.
Recommend to make reservations because there’s only three tables that seats four on one side with grill tops and three tables on the other side but not all have the grill tops.
There are pre-set menus for two or four people as well as a la carte. For a party of four, we decided to order a la carte due to the limited choices in the pre-set menu. It’s not all you can eat like the Mira Mesa location pre-COVID and the menu doesn’t have pretty photos like Mira Mesa but the quality is the same.
They give soy sauce, ponzu sauce, and a version of spicy sauce in small clear take out containers. I asked for s&p with sesame oil.
*Takoyaki ($7) -The best I have ever had. There’s a piece of octopus in each ball and the wheat based flour is proportional where it’s not overly glutinous. Every bite was delicious that we were fighting for the last one.
Edamame ($4.50)- Nothing special.
Fried bacon chips ($7)- I couldn’t taste the bacon. It was just hard fried pieces that crackle with every bite.
*Garlic fried rice ($7.50) – I normally skip white rice so that I could focus more on meat intake but as an exception, garlic fried rice is a must. Very flavorful and if you share between four then you each get a bowl.
*Kobe style New York steak – This was $8 special while supplies last. The photo showed an uncut piece but it actually came out in 4oz slices.
*Princess kalbi – This was another item worth getting that’s $2 while supplies last! You can not beat that price for the quality and taste of this meat! We could literally order this all night.
All the meats we ordered below tasted yummy. We doubled up on some that our bill was a high $280.
Harami skirt steak ($12)
Bistro hanger steak ($9.50)
Yaki shabu beef ($8)
Toro beef ($8)
Prime kalbi ($15)
UMAKARA Yaki beef ($8)
Lemon tongue ($12)- came with lemon slices to squirt on after it’s cooked.
Scallion tongue ($13) – came with a side dish of butter and scallion to spread right before serving.
Shrimp ($8)- came with a side dish of butter and scallion to spread on both sides while grilling
Garlic shoyu chicken thighs ($6) – very moist
Being in downtown is not always a nice ambiance. Although I prefer outdoor dining, it is a little uncomfortable enjoying a meal while being approached by the homeless or seeing the less fortunate around you digging through the trash across the street. We were seated at the corner of 5th and F ave, right before the street closures and you could see and hear the loud crowd from across the street and every time a car blasted music at the light.
Perhaps when partial indoor dining is back, we can lower our bill if we stick to the princess kalbi all night!
… moreCame here on a Sunday night on the first weekend that San Diego is open for outdoor dining again.
Recommend to make reservations because there’s only three tables that seats four on one side with grill tops and three tables on the other side but not all have the grill tops.
There are pre-set menus for two or four people as well as a la carte. For a party of four, we decided to order a la carte due to the limited choices in the pre-set menu. It’s not all you can eat like the Mira Mesa location pre-COVID and the menu doesn’t have pretty photos like Mira Mesa but the quality is the same.
They give soy sauce, ponzu sauce, and a version of spicy sauce in small clear take out containers. I asked for s&p with sesame oil.
*Takoyaki ($7) -The best I have ever had. There’s a piece of octopus in each ball and the wheat based flour is proportional where it’s not overly glutinous. Every bite was delicious that we were fighting for the last one.
Edamame ($4.50)- Nothing special.
Fried bacon chips ($7)- I couldn’t taste the bacon. It was just hard fried pieces that crackle with every bite.
*Garlic fried rice ($7.50) – I normally skip white rice so that I could focus more on meat intake but as an exception, garlic fried rice is a must. Very flavorful and if you share between four then you each get a bowl.
*Kobe style New York steak – This was $8 special while supplies last. The photo showed an uncut piece but it actually came out in 4oz slices.
*Princess kalbi – This was another item worth getting that’s $2 while supplies last! You can not beat that price for the quality and taste of this meat! We could literally order this all night.
All the meats we ordered below tasted yummy. We doubled up on some that our bill was a high $280.
Harami skirt steak ($12)
Bistro hanger steak ($9.50)
Yaki shabu beef ($8)
Toro beef ($8)
Prime kalbi ($15)
UMAKARA Yaki beef ($8)
Lemon tongue ($12)- came with lemon slices to squirt on after it’s cooked.
Scallion tongue ($13) – came with a side dish of butter and scallion to spread right before serving.
Shrimp ($8)- came with a side dish of butter and scallion to spread on both sides while grilling
Garlic shoyu chicken thighs ($6) – very moist
Being in downtown is not always a nice ambiance. Although I prefer outdoor dining, it is a little uncomfortable enjoying a meal while being approached by the homeless or seeing the less fortunate around you digging through the trash across the street. We were seated at the corner of 5th and F ave, right before the street closures and you could see and hear the loud crowd from across the street and every time a car blasted music at the light.
Perhaps when partial indoor dining is back, we can lower our bill if we stick to the princess kalbi all night!
Salinda Wong
Came here with family for first time. It’s a bit pricey starting at $52 per person, but for 60+ it drops to $38 which is a great deal. The meat quality was very good. Many options to choose from. We chose the lowest package which they call premium and it goes up from there. It is a place where you do cook all your meats and veggies. We went when it was happy hour so we added the duck breast and that was fantastic. The meat was very tender and delicious. The only downside was our waitress kept forgetting some items we ordered, but she made up for it at the end and offered us a coupon to come back again because she had too many tables to take care of. If you like Japanese BBQ you should try this place. The downside is this location is located where many homeless have camped out so if you park on the streets you will need to walk through this area. Parking was very hard to find on the streets and parking lots were charging a min of $20+ on up.
… moreNicole
This one of my favorite places to come. It’s ridiculously expensive so we don’t go that often. But the marinades on the meats are really good and the vegetables are good and the miso soup was delicious and so was the salad. There weren’t a lot of servers so the service wasn’t super fast but it was good enough. I like that it’s a big huge open restaurant since I can’t sit outside and eat. We would definitely come back here again. It’s pretty straightforward you just grill your meat over the flame that’s set into the table. It’s a gas grill. And the menu that we chose came with dessert which was DIY s’mores.
… moreAaron Medina
Service was great. Everything came out fast. Lots of choices to choose from. We did the all you can eat. Everything was great. Staff was friendly.
… moreSlex
Plot twist: went to a BBQ place and got the ramen, and it was excellent. Friend for the garlic noodles and also raved. The rest got the barbecue and two value meals split between 4 people was more than enough. They also have a late night happy hour, which I think is just genius.
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