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Address: 15 King St S, Waterloo, ON N2J 1N9, Canada
Phone: +1 519-500-5668
Website: http://www.kinrestaurantgroup.com/
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Kin Gyu Japanese Grill, 15 King St S, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 1N9, CA
15 King St S, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1N9. Kin Gyu Japanese Grill offers a unique dining experience that combines traditional Japanese BBQ, or Yakiniku, with …
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KURI NGUYEN
An outstanding dining experience from the moment we arrived. The staff were extremely friendly, professional, and very attentive. They constantly checked on us to make sure everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed, which made the experience feel very welcoming and well taken care of.
While the price is slightly higher compared to Gyubee, it is absolutely worth every cent. The quality of the food really stands out. The appetisers were delicious and well prepared, and every dish we tried was full of flavour. The atmosphere was also great, clean, comfortable, and perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.
One of the biggest highlights was the fresh sashimi. It was high quality, fresh, and beautifully presented, which is a huge plus for a BBQ restaurant.
Overall, this is easily one of the best Japanese BBQ spots in the area. Great service, amazing food, and a fantastic atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a premium BBQ experience.
… moreWhile the price is slightly higher compared to Gyubee, it is absolutely worth every cent. The quality of the food really stands out. The appetisers were delicious and well prepared, and every dish we tried was full of flavour. The atmosphere was also great, clean, comfortable, and perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.
One of the biggest highlights was the fresh sashimi. It was high quality, fresh, and beautifully presented, which is a huge plus for a BBQ restaurant.
Overall, this is easily one of the best Japanese BBQ spots in the area. Great service, amazing food, and a fantastic atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a premium BBQ experience.
Vedant Gharat
Last night we went to king gyu and I was wanted to try but as soon as I realized that they have added sushi on their menu I had to visit.
To start they have separate counter in front for cold appetizers like salmon carpaccio which was delicious and clam, jellyfish, salad, sauces and desserts. We mostly tried everything on menu but a few things which stood out were boneless short rib, just melt in mouth thinly cut meat, maki sushi was amazing and caviar was nice touch. Chicken skewer was surprisingly good. I would definitely recommend mentaiko udon it’s a creamy fish roe sauce with udon noodles. Brisket was nice with garlic sauce. Their sesame sauce was really rich and creamy, miso bbq hit the right spot and yakinaku was perfect too. Most things on the menu were perfect. Yuzu calpis which will be extra was refreshing.
I mostly visit AYCE to eat crème brûlée and it was nice too. Only one thing which I did not like on menu has to be ice cream. We had mango and strawberry and I’m not even joking both tasted similar and I’m trying to be polite but it was one of the most cheap tasting ice cream I had. I think instead of multiple flavours of low quality they can focus on 1 or 2 flavours with high quality but again that’s just a suggestion but other than that everything was perfect. Servers were quick and staff, orders were taken at timely manner and staff was attentive.
… moreTo start they have separate counter in front for cold appetizers like salmon carpaccio which was delicious and clam, jellyfish, salad, sauces and desserts. We mostly tried everything on menu but a few things which stood out were boneless short rib, just melt in mouth thinly cut meat, maki sushi was amazing and caviar was nice touch. Chicken skewer was surprisingly good. I would definitely recommend mentaiko udon it’s a creamy fish roe sauce with udon noodles. Brisket was nice with garlic sauce. Their sesame sauce was really rich and creamy, miso bbq hit the right spot and yakinaku was perfect too. Most things on the menu were perfect. Yuzu calpis which will be extra was refreshing.
I mostly visit AYCE to eat crème brûlée and it was nice too. Only one thing which I did not like on menu has to be ice cream. We had mango and strawberry and I’m not even joking both tasted similar and I’m trying to be polite but it was one of the most cheap tasting ice cream I had. I think instead of multiple flavours of low quality they can focus on 1 or 2 flavours with high quality but again that’s just a suggestion but other than that everything was perfect. Servers were quick and staff, orders were taken at timely manner and staff was attentive.
Poeffy Lee
This is our second time come here for lunch. We like their lunch menu . Appetizers, side dishes , desserts and fruits are good. Couldn’t believe that the bibimba is delicious and glutinous rice cake with syrup is a delight treat.
For the main, beef, chicken, pork, and seafood have some choices with house yakiniku or miso sauce. All food is presented in small portions and prepared freshly.
The staffs are friendly, providing a positive and welcoming service. The dining atmosphere is excellent.
We have a pleasant experience in this restaurant and definitely like to return.
… moreFor the main, beef, chicken, pork, and seafood have some choices with house yakiniku or miso sauce. All food is presented in small portions and prepared freshly.
The staffs are friendly, providing a positive and welcoming service. The dining atmosphere is excellent.
We have a pleasant experience in this restaurant and definitely like to return.
bri
The meat is high quality and the salad bar is amazing. Lots of options to choose from such as jellyfish or fishcake salad. The tables are spacious and the service is fast. I recommend the boneless short ribs as well as the ribeye. The torched maki is good too.
… morePema Wangmo
Me and my boyfriend decided to give this all you can eat a try and we are so glad we did. The setup, ambience, service and the food was all worth it. We were looking at a couple of other all you can eats around the area and this one is one the pricier side but so worth it.
You can’t order through a device but only through a server but it worked fine as they were really attentive and friendly.
We loved the beef cuts, miso soup, the crispy taco, sushi, the ice cream and don’t remember anything we didn’t like.
It really is all about having a good experience and kingyu definitely gave us that. It was over a month ago but I only remember having fun.
… moreYou can’t order through a device but only through a server but it worked fine as they were really attentive and friendly.
We loved the beef cuts, miso soup, the crispy taco, sushi, the ice cream and don’t remember anything we didn’t like.
It really is all about having a good experience and kingyu definitely gave us that. It was over a month ago but I only remember having fun.
Carmina Diaz
It’s our first time dining here with my family and we loved it so much. From the services, friendly and all smiles crew and most especially the food. Definitely will be coming back again ☺️
… moreRaye Kathleen Bispo
Great AYCE place! Worth the price! Well maintained restaurant- yes even the bathroom! They have clean, great tasting and fresh food. Awesome variations!
… moreJ B
I had a somewhat lackluster experience at Kin Gyu Japanese Grill in September 2025.
The location itself is nicely renovated inside – you wouldn’t guess that it used to be a Carter’s babies and kids store when you step inside. But I guess that makes sense since there isn’t really a proper kitchen, as it’s a BBQ and the customer does most of the cooking. There’s two entrances, one at the front and one at the back – and of course plenty of parking in the lot just behind the building.
Unfortunately, the visit was characterized by waiting and more waiting. I was there at 4pm on a Sunday, and it was less than half full – yet it took quite some time for someone to finally take our order. And equally long for anyone to return in order for us to order again. It’s an AYCE – you don’t want to spend half the time sitting around waiting, you wanna be eating! And furthermore, no one took the time to ask me if I wanted another drink when my beer was finished. So overall below average to poor experience with the waitstaff. Honestly not even sure who was our official server, maybe it’s just a group effort? Either way, felt neglected.
The food itself was good! In terms of the meat offerings I would say not particularly different from the other Japanese BBQ restaurant in town nor the Korean BBQ that come to mind. That said everything was delicious. The house marinated kalbi was the standout to me. It’s like a wan kalbi. There is a buffet style set up where you can get your own side dishes – the sprouts and potato were much to my liking.
In short – nice restaurant, certainly a good choice for BBQ in Waterloo but unlikely that I will be back given the somewhat disappointing experience and the other options in town.
… moreThe location itself is nicely renovated inside – you wouldn’t guess that it used to be a Carter’s babies and kids store when you step inside. But I guess that makes sense since there isn’t really a proper kitchen, as it’s a BBQ and the customer does most of the cooking. There’s two entrances, one at the front and one at the back – and of course plenty of parking in the lot just behind the building.
Unfortunately, the visit was characterized by waiting and more waiting. I was there at 4pm on a Sunday, and it was less than half full – yet it took quite some time for someone to finally take our order. And equally long for anyone to return in order for us to order again. It’s an AYCE – you don’t want to spend half the time sitting around waiting, you wanna be eating! And furthermore, no one took the time to ask me if I wanted another drink when my beer was finished. So overall below average to poor experience with the waitstaff. Honestly not even sure who was our official server, maybe it’s just a group effort? Either way, felt neglected.
The food itself was good! In terms of the meat offerings I would say not particularly different from the other Japanese BBQ restaurant in town nor the Korean BBQ that come to mind. That said everything was delicious. The house marinated kalbi was the standout to me. It’s like a wan kalbi. There is a buffet style set up where you can get your own side dishes – the sprouts and potato were much to my liking.
In short – nice restaurant, certainly a good choice for BBQ in Waterloo but unlikely that I will be back given the somewhat disappointing experience and the other options in town.
Brad Rooke
Stumbled across this place as we searched for dinner on a Thursday night. I’m not normally a fan of the ‘cook it yourself at your table’ experience but decided to give this a try, and glad that we did. Service was prompt, helpful, and friendly and beyond that, kept our table immaculate throughout the meal. They removed empty dishes immediately and even replaced our grill mid-meal. The advice on what to cook on certain parts of the grill was appreciated as well. The environment was surprisingly not smoky considering the number of grills going, nor was it overly noisy considering the volume of people. The all-you-can-eat format allowed us to try any number of different meats and veggies, and pre-prepped options like the smoked maki rolls were also delicious. I found the vegetable pots a little lacking as they didn’t heat as well as I would have expected, but the meat options were plentiful and cooked up nicely. I’d recommend moving away from disposable chopsticks – mine splintered and I found them really tiny and harder to manage than I expected. Loved the ice cream options at the end of the meal. Overall, well done.
… moreSarah Bijker
Place is absolutely phenomenal and the seasoning for the food is delicious! With the mini salad bar and the dozens of options, we definitely will see ourselves back here and bring more friends to try and enjoy the experience we did today. Amazing staff, super quick service and amazing portions for their drinks, too!
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