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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

4.4
4.4
392 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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!

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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, 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
    (737) 209-0351
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
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Experiences

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

    US$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
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What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 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 shines with its "amazing experience" and "great service," particularly from standout servers like Jacoby, Jasmine, and Caleb. Diners appreciate the "variety of meats" and the enjoyable interactive cooking. While some note service inconsistencies and cleanliness issues, the "delicious and plentiful" food keeps guests coming back.

392 Reviews
  1. Michele

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fun! Maybe a little more work than a normal restaurant but it was novel and tasty!

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  2. Natalie

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and ambience was great. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

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  3. Herman

    VIP

    Austin

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were constantly neglected by our waiter. Had to ask another one to chase him to get our service, at least 2 times. We finally got our miso soup at the end after repeated inquiries. I didn’t think he cared much about our table. 🙃

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  4. Lindsey

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time Preston our server was great!

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  5. Lexi

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked a table at 8pm on a Tuesday. We show up, and the whole place is closed.  their business hours were posted as normal and I was able to book a time online.  if the business was planning on unexpectedly shutting down there, should’ve been some sort of notice or rejection for my reservation.

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  6. mary

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was amazing as always , & we got the meat lovers is more than enough for 2 overall 100/10

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  7. Joanna

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience and the food was amazing and affordable.

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  8. Torrie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Ordered the steamed dumplings and the came out cold and raw.. also order a Coca-Cola to drink and it didn’t come out till after the meats.. then got the bill and they tried to charge us for the raw dumplings.. asked if he could remove and he asked us if we were refusing to pay? Well yes we aren’t going to pay for the raw dumplings you severed us.. we asked for the manager and he never came out.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Jacoby was fantastic. Jacoby was attentive and overall great experience. Food was yummy

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  10. Rupa

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The kitchen took forever to get some food out. They ran out of chicken. Few items were forgotten from our order.

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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 takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 209-0351.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th is rated 4.4 stars by 392 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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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
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