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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake), Minneapolis, MN

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)

4.7
4.7
316 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 224-9888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

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

    $43.00 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
  • (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲

    $50.50 - $59.00 per person

    Nov 20, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
    BUY 8, GET 1 FREE! Celebrate your next company holiday party or large family gathering at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ! Seasonal holiday courses are available for a limited time, while supplies last. This is an ONLINE ONLY special offer, and must be selected when making a reservation. Discount will be applied at the restaurant. Valid 11/19/24-1/5/25 at all participating North America locations. Offer is redeemable for the lower single cover value when ordering holiday courses for parties of 8 or more, dine-in only, and cannot be combined with other discounts except for mobile app reward points. Rewards are subject to Gyu-Kaku App Terms & Conditions. Other rules and restrictions may apply. Visit our website for more details: www.GYU-KAKU.com
    (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲 Photo

What 316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Hot spot

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Minneapolis offers an engaging dining experience with "great service" and "amazing food." Ideal for celebrations, it features high-quality meats and "delicious marinades." While prices can be high, the interactive meal process is a highlight. Perfect for gatherings, it's praised for both its "fun atmosphere" and satisfying portions.

316 Reviews
  1. Caitlin

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. A new fave spot esp at holidays.

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  2. Makayla

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time ever having Japanese BBQ and it was delightful had a wide variety of meats and really enjoyed it!

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  3. April

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caroline was our server and she was amazing, kind, friendly, and told us every th I g we needed to know since we’ve never been here before, I will definitely be coming back!

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  4. Erik

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’d never been to Gyu-Kaku before, and was entirely pleased with it; a fun, interactive meal experience with family and friends. The food was quite good (particularly the spicy tofu chigae soup and steamed chili dumplings - out of this world!) We got the Gyu-Kaku feast for our party of six and it was just the right amount of food. The restaurant was surprisingly quiet for such a busy place. I had no problem chatting with everyone at our table. Our server George was incredible - attentive, friendly, and helpful. It was a bit chilly sitting next to the side door on a cold night, and the cooking tongs were a little short for the more thin-skinned in our group, but otherwise I have no complaints. We will definitely return!

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  5. Yung-Hsin

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very good services - had a dinner there on Thanksgiving evening. This place was busy, expected. We went for a la carte as the set menu has many things that we did not need. The portion of the expensive Kobe style kalbi short rib is very small, nothing like the picture. I would say half at best. The beef tongue is good with the scallions sauce. Shrimps are good but pork is meh.

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  6. Wendee

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at this restaurant, which was suggested by our adult son to celebrate his birthday. It was outstanding! The food was delicious, and the service was fantastic. Our server make excellent alternative suggestions to help with a food sensitivity. It was not inexpensive - we did the course menu experience & added 2 bottles of flavored sake - but worth it for the celebratory experience. I would definitely recommend and would be happy to stop in & sit at the bar and enjoy just the Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap! It was a favorite of everyone at the table.

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  7. Frederick

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was delicious. I was late for my reservation so had to wait like 20 more minutes. Server was good and knowledgeable. Grill was perfect. We Had Shrimp and Mushrooms with garlic 🔥 Marinated steaks are absolutely killer here any of them all were incredible flavor. Garlic noodles are dangerously good. Karaage was on point. Dessert was good enough. Wish they had Japanese Cheescake.

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  8. Vianca

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is overall amazing but my only issue is when you have to wait to be seated when you do your reservation. I reserved a table for 8PM and it was just me and a friend. We got there at 7:55PM and we're told to wait which was fine. Then we would see large groups coming in with later reservation times but would get seated before us. We waited an additional 15-20 minutes after our reserved time and were finally seated. Our server was amazing and the food was delicious! One of my favorite restaurants, but just need to work on seating people on time.

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  9. Cory

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always delicious! My favorite restaurant in Minneapolis by far! Do yourself a favor and order the garlic fried rice to go alongside your meats.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went out for my lady birthday and if we had any questions they were answered and I felt sum people were asking a lot of questions but they were all answered without a attitude and did not seem annoyed and the food was good

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 224-9888.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake) is rated 4.7 stars by 316 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake) 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)

3025 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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