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Kapiolani - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana, Honolulu, HI

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana

4.6
4.6
975 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Early Happy Hour Tue–Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:30 am–10:00 pm Late Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 8:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free with validation. Free street parking is also available after 6:30pm along Kapiolani Blvd.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

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

    $39.00 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
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What 975 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Honolulu offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly staff." Patrons rave about the "excellent service" and "great value" of the all-you-can-eat options. While some mention minor ambiance issues, the overall experience remains positive, with many customers planning to return for the "fun and interactive" grilling.

975 Reviews
  1. duanea VIP

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was amazing. Haven’t been there for ever. Drinks are cheap and food is decent. Nice to see good customer service!

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    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent until I received my dessert. I ordered 2 of the smores. One of the chocolate fell on the table. The waiter who brought it, said he’ll bring me another piece. He literally brought it back in his hand! Not in a bowl, but in his hand. He picked it up with his fingers and placed it on my plate. My husband and I looked at each other and I started laughing. I ate my dessert but not that piece of chocolate. A smore aint a smore without that chocolate.

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    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great!!!! Everything I used to go here all the time and it was perfect as usual

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  4. Alex VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Worse experience ever. Have been before but nothing this bad. Meats were sub par and the appetizers were soggy from grease. The chicken karaage hardly had any meat. Was like eating oily chicken skin. Gross. Food just wasn’t good. Like really low quality. Will not be going back.

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  5. Lucy

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server and all the staff are great and very attentive!!! <3

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  6. Sheila VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our food and the staff were awesome.. welcomed us with smiles the whole nite..

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  7. Christine VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We are here quite often it feels hit/miss in terms of quality. Last night was a miss. I found the beef and pork to be fattier than usual, and the chicken had a rubbery texture IMHO. Lauren, our server, is always amazing, and last night was no different. She's patient, efficient, knowledgeable and is super kind. The quantity is good for the dollars spent,t but the quality was lacking. I'm sure we'll be back, though. ;-)

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  8. Wesley VIP

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food! We were seated in a perfect location in the restaurant. Everything about our experience was terrific. We will definitely return!

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  9. Jennifer

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great as always even though we had to wait a few times for some items but the only complaint I have is that my fried rice had some egg shells in it. There were also a few items we ordered that never showed up but it won’t stop us from coming again since we love it there so much.

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  10. Benny

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lauren was awesome, she had excellent service and patience

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 589-2989.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana is rated 4.6 stars by 975 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana 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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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Ala Moana

1221 Kapiolani Blvd # 105, Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Early Happy Hour Tue–Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:30 am–10:00 pm Late Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 8:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free with validation. Free street parking is also available after 6:30pm along Kapiolani Blvd.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
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