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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th, Austin, TX

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th

4.3
4.3
408 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
1211 E 5th St, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78702

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:15 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Central Austin
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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Experiences

  • Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...

    $34.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our delicious prix-fixe Japanese BBQ courses for any occasion and for parties of all sizes! Our courses are designed on a reasonable budget and for beginners and fans alike. Try a variety of popular small plates, signature BBQ dishes with our unique marinades, and more. Selection and pricing varies between courses, and may not match the starting price listed. Visit our website for more details. www.GYU-KAKU.com
    Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at... Photo

What 408 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Austin offers a lively dining experience with "great food and service" and a fun, interactive setup for groups. Servers like Monique and Jacoby are praised for their attentiveness. While some diners note occasional slow service and cleanliness issues, the overall experience is "amazing" and worth revisiting.
408 Reviews
  1. Thaison

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as usual. The all you can eat is a great value IMHO. The quality of the meat is fantastic and service timely and just great.

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  2. Shawn

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place. Food and service was fantastic. Fun place for a group meeting.

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  3. Scott

    Austin2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tried this chain before a show at Scoot Inn, which is a couple blocks away. First the good - good service, a few legit Japanese whiskeys, good house sake, and lots of food for the 2-person pre fixe value menu (too much food for us). Next the not so good - not impressed with the cuts of meat for the pre fixe value option. Would have liked more veggies and less meat. Not impressed with cocktail options. For a chain I guess the ambiance was alright, but still "chainy." Our table was pretty beat up. If I was to return, I would go ala carte and order less food and choose some better cuts of meat.

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  4. Alex

    Austin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, our waitress Monique was amazing. She was so kind and helpful as it was our first time there. I would go back just to see her!

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  5. Matthew

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always. Definitely recommend going there

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  6. Zeke VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Always love this place, but the menu can be overwhelming and it seemed like they were short staffed. Hope they get a few more bodies on service.

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  7. Pedro

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time! Jasmine took the best of us. The food, ambiance, and set up per table was worth it!

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  8. Desiree

    San Antonio1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Server seemed over whelmed and our food took quite some time due to the kitchen being short.. and the server had to be stopped by us more than he checked on us on his own.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing 100% will go back again, server was also amazing shout out to her

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service. Great food. Wagyu portions a little small

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 209-0351.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th is rated 4.3 stars by 408 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 20 times today
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Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th

1211 E 5th St, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78702

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Central Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:15 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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