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Gyu-Kaku - Reviews

855 Howard St, 94107 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
403

Reviews

71%

Satisfaction

104

negative

13

neutral

286

positive

What people say about Gyu-Kaku

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Tap T.
Review date: 09/26/2025
9
Great Service, Yummy Food, Good Ventilation!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The service was great, and the food was yummy. I was also impressed with the ventilation, as I didn't smell like BBQ much after the meal. The atmosphere was also a highlight, contributing to a very pleasant dining experience.
  • service10
  • food10
  • ventilation9
Price per Person
  • $71–$80
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
C L.
Review date: 09/12/2025
7
Great Food, Odd Service
My experience at this restaurant was marked by incredibly good food. However, the staff was very odd, leaving me questioning their demeanor as if they didn't want customers to visit. Despite the peculiar service, the food itself was a definite highlight.
  • food10
  • staff2
  • staff behavior2
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Daniel K.
Review date: 08/13/2025
10
Excellent AYCE Experience!
My experience at the restaurant was excellent. We opted for the AYCE (All You Can Eat) option, and the food came out quick. Both the food and the service were outstanding, with a perfect 5/5 rating for each. The atmosphere also received a 5/5, contributing to a great overall dining experience.
  • food10
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Jerry G.
Review date: 08/04/2025
8
Good DIY Food and Service
It's a good place where you can cook your own little food at the table. The all you can eat deals are decent. The service is really good.
  • food7
  • all you can eat deals7
  • service9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Alex S.
Review date: 07/29/2025
9
Amazing Meat-Focused Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially because it's so meat focused. I absolutely loved it, particularly the unique setup with the grill in the middle of the table. The food was a perfect 5/5, and the service was equally impressive at 5/5. The atmosphere was also great, rated at 4/5.
  • meat focused restaurant10
  • grill in the middle9
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Chad W.
Review date: 07/20/2025
8
Good Food, Room for Improvement
I realize I’m a harsh judge when only giving this place four stars, but there is ALWAYS room for improvement. On my first trip tonight, I ordered the beef ramen and NY steak. It was rad. The steak came quick, heated quickly, and was perfect. The portion was a bit small (says an American.), but it was cooked quickly at my table, by me, which was a cool experience. The ramen was pretty top-notch too. Overall, the flavor value of this place was satisfying. The bill was a bit more than expected, but whatevs. It was good, I do recommend, and I look forward to going back.
  • NY steak9
  • portion6
  • beef ramen9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Ash S.
Review date: 07/18/2025
9
Delicious Vegetarian Options!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The vegetarian options were absolutely delicious. I particularly enjoyed the garlic noodles, cheese wontons, egg rolls, and the spicy cucumber. The food quality was excellent, and I was very satisfied with my meal.
  • vegetarian options10
  • garlic noodles9
  • cheese wontons9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
T H.
Review date: 07/03/2025
9
Excellent Gluten-Free BBQ Lunch Special
My experience at this BBQ spot was fantastic, especially as a gluten-free diner. The menu is clearly labeled with numerous options, and almost all of their sauces are GF, making it a gluten-free heaven. I enjoyed the $15 lunch special, which included two meats, miso soup, rice, and salad. I also added garlic mushrooms for an extra charge. The Toro Beef was great, and the spicy sauce was amazing. However, I wouldn't reorder the Angus Beef rib due to its toughness. The salad was very fresh, and the mushrooms were excellent, with their extra garlic sauce being perfect for the rice. The service was solid and friendly, with servers who were smiley and patient in answering my questions. The atmosphere was chill during lunchtime, and I appreciated that it wasn't overly smoky like other BBQ places. Both the restaurant and bathroom were clean. It offered a great value, and I'll definitely return for the lunch special and group meal sets.
  • gluten-free options10
  • lunch special9
  • Toro Beef8
  • Angus Beef rib3
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Romantic Date
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Arthur L.
Review date: 07/03/2025
9
Fantastic Date Night with a Spicy Kick!
Went here on a lovely date with my partner! The food was fantastic, and I definitely recommend the umakara rib eye, which was the best cut! The service was also fantastic. The only downside was that the spicy dishes were incredibly spicy for me, as I don't handle spice very well. Luckily, my partner loves spicy food and ate all the spicy items we ordered.
  • food10
  • umakara rib eye10
  • service10
  • spicy things3
Price per Person
  • $51–$60
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
narae K.
Review date: 07/01/2025
9
Great Meal and Experience!
We had a great meal thanks to the set menu and happy hour discounts. The corkage fee was only $10, which was really nice. They even gave us a s’mores dessert—it was such a great experience. I’ll definitely be back next time!
  • set menu9
  • happy hour discounts9
  • corkage fee8

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