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Gyu-kaku - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Midtown, Houston, TX

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Midtown

4.4
4.4
429 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 11:00 am–10:15 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:15 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 750-9520
  • 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$31.00 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🌲

    US$38.50 - US$46.00 per person

    20 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 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 429 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Houston's Midtown offers "great food and great service for a great price." Diners praise the attentive staff and quick service, especially from standouts like Jesus and Kiah. The menu is diverse and abundant, though some mention inconsistency in service and cleanliness. Enjoy a lively atmosphere and delicious BBQ experience.

429 Reviews
  1. Scott

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Second time here but over a year in between and it was just as good as the first time. Service can be a little hit or miss, as they are stretched like most restaurants these days. Have some patience, and they will take care of you. The food is really good with lots of variety and good value packages of fixed price Japanese BBQ meals for various sized guest tables. We had the Holiday special for 3 and it was a ton of food. Probably enough to feed 4 or 5 with a variety of meat, chicken, and shrimp. While it may not be the highest quality Japanese or Korean style BBQ places in town, it's very good and worth the money.

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  2. Albert

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The most run down location I have ever seen from this Chain

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  3. Mari

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food. Mediocre service, needs more attention to detail. Was otherwise fun for the group.

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  4. Raquel

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good as always. We ordered a set for 2, and upgraded to the beef bimbibop. Service was ok, but it was packed so a little lad is expected.

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  5. Samantha

    Central Texas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was lousy, we were given dirty forks, food was not good at all. Our stovetop stopped working.

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  6. Niclas

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a great place to eat the staff members was friendly

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  7. Adam

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    love this place and have gone a few time... however the service is terrible... had to ask for plates, had to constantly ask to have our water refilled... forgot part of our drink order... just seems like the basics aren't done and the staff is spread thin.

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  8. Jamal

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I would frequent this location quite often. The food is good definitely no issue there. My gripe is the service consistency. No communication between staff relayed from me. I specifically told Joshua that the meat portion of the course not be brought out before my party and finished the appetizer portion. There is just not enough real estate on the table for everything at once and it gets messy and frustrating. I had to ask 3 times where our drinks were. The same server came by repeatedly asking if we wanted the dessert when we clearly haven’t finished our food and watching us eat still. If you go to this location don’t get him as your server. Ask for Kia, she’s the saving grace of the establishment. I’m going to the location off the i10 fwy next time

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  9. Mercedes

    Baton Rouge

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My whole family loves to come here. My daughters love the smores as a dessert as well.

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  10. Melissa

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Forgot to place our order twice. Blamed it on computer crashes … twice. But other folks had food?? Thankfully they did comp our meal, an hour and a half later when we left with to go boxes, ironically holding the wrong items.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Midtown offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Midtown also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 750-9520.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Midtown is rated 4.4 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Midtown 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Midtown

510 Gray St, Ste A, Houston, TX 77002

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:15 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:15 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:00 am–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
    Gluten-free Options
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