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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Japanese Restaurant and BBQ Joint$$$$

Streeterville, Chicago

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Ranked #4 for barbecue in Near North Side
"The happy hour specials are definitely worth the trip alone."(7 Tips)
"Harami skirt steak is always great."(4 Tips)
"The Geisha meal was awesome!"(3 Tips)
"great BBQ and great bibimbop!"(4 Tips)

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maite aSeptember 8, 2018
You would never go wrong in this place. Quality price is really good. Go for the rice and try different meats ... all of them are a good choice. Skip the chicken
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Huizi ZhaoApril 29, 2015
A Japanese BBQ where you cook your own food on a grill in the middle of the table.They offer reduced prices everyday from 11:30-3:00 and from 4:30-6:00. They also have daily drink specials.
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Amy GraffJune 29, 2014
Service a little hit or miss but their happy hour (go in before 6) rules. Fun, tasty, interactive yakiniku. Get, uh, the meat. And the bibimbap. Set menus are plentiful and awesome from hungry groups.
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Bobby CFebruary 14, 2019
Heads-up: Their meat portions are huge. “For 2 people” could easily feed 3, maybe 4. Insanely delicious, with chill wait staff (and on the night we were there, a stellar 90s playlist).
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Mariana R. M.March 24, 2013
I decided to try Gyu-Kaku based on the good reviews that I read here and they were completely right! food is amazing, we had lots of fun preparing our own BBQ and the service is great! Worth going!
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Pocket SunSeptember 6, 2014
A very popular Japanese BBQ spot in Streeterville. Usually there's a wait among a lot of Asians :) Reasonable prices but add up quickly. Go for happy hours. Their cocktails are really light.
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Eric SomogyiFebruary 15, 2014
Everything on the menu is great. Excellent service. The portions are smaller than you'd expect, so order more than you think you'd eat, especially during happy hour!
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Chin Don SangOctober 4, 2017
Very similar to Korean grilled BBQ style. Kindly reminder to make a reservation before walking in to prevent long waiting queue.
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Grace CJune 15, 2014
Must get harami skirt steak! The Kalbi short ribs are a little too fatty for me. Bibimibap was amazing along with s'mores. Filet mignon is only ok. Chicken was pretty good.
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Jacob KrallFebruary 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The BBQ and appetizers are great. Expect a very, very long wait on weekends and holidays. You can order from the kitchen at the bar on the 2nd floor.
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Ed KirkApril 22, 2013
Amazing food at steep prices. Multiple plates add up quickly. Worth trying at least once. Garlic noodles on the side are delicious and filling.
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Kay R.June 14, 2016
Excellent fire course. Premium meat is also nice. Will come again!
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Erika DavisApril 3, 2016
Super busy so I recommend making a reservation for sure. Meats are all good, but definitely try the veggies too!
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AndrewMarch 20, 2017
This was my first experience with Japanese BBQ and it was amazing. Everything we had was delicious.
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Jean HelmAugust 17, 2016
The combos are a great deal for families. Try the green tea ice cream.
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Lili BorbaJuly 13, 2016
The meat is delicious and the grill and service are very good! 🐷🐄🐂🐓
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L KFebruary 14, 2015
If it's your first time, get one of the pre-set meals. It's a good intro.
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BrandonMarch 29, 2015
Always fun! We are big eaters so get the meal for 4 for 2 people and meal for 6 for 4 people
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Deniz EJuly 9, 2018
Kalbi soup, spicy tuna over crispy rice, spicy cucumbers
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Lu Ee WongMay 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Happy hour lunch special is the best! Get the meat lovers set! It's amazing!
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Roque PinelApril 21, 2014
The kobe steak and the kalbi short ribs are amazing! Even better with a good drink like the lychee mojito.
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JingyanMay 28, 2016
We got Kobe style beef, scallop, lamb chop. All solid
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Julia KFebruary 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Really fun date spot. The garlic rice is phenomenal. All of the food is amazing.
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Viral PRDecember 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Interactive (cook-you-own) Japanese BBQ. The higher floors (yes, it's more than the first level) offer fun seating arrangements.
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Jean HelmSeptember 7, 2015
We had a geisha course for 2. More food than we could eat
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ISC ChicagoFebruary 12, 2017
All-you-can eat menus are a great way to try a variety of dishes without commitment
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Alyssa GrimaldoOctober 5, 2021
Love it! The food is amazing, also the place is lovely
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Cynthia GOctober 1, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Harami skirt steak is always great. Also try the sukiyaki bibimbop! I can eat the whole bowl even though I usually watch the carbs
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Mr SMarch 22, 2014
For everyone not from Chicago...This "Japanese BBQ" is really a Korean BBQ spot but good regardless. Good food, good atmosphere.
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Dalia ZaghabaNovember 4, 2016
Harami Skirt Steak ... one of their best choices !!
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Bettina SlaughterJuly 12, 2013
Happy Hour is a MUST 11-6pm very good prices....try to go to the 3rd floor it is beautiful
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Asha MathewJuly 28, 2015
One the best places to take your tourist friends and double dates! Love it!
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@jayelarexApril 21, 2016
Don't forget to wipe.
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Serious EatsMay 14, 2013
For a better, and more expensive, Japanese experience within walking distance of the pier, this is the restaurant.
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Edwina AckieJanuary 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The garlic rice is the best and the spicy pork is a must have. Love the staff every one is so friendly!
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Rohit PApril 13, 2013
Bistro Harami Miso is the Bomb. Also amazing sakitini!
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Colin LeeMay 18, 2019
Lunch set specials are $10, a fantastic deal
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Tomio ShinoharaNovember 3, 2019
Great all you can eat place!
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JamesMarch 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Awesome as always . Jessi is be most attintive and best waitress I have ever meet. 5 stars jessi!!!!!!!
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Darryl PearsonSeptember 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Everything about this place is delicious. Minus the wait time and of ability to meet a reservation on-time.
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Anna J.November 8, 2011
Incredible happy hour special with 50 percent off hibachi meats and veggies. Try the Kalbi or spicy pork!
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Bjolner GuvlironAugust 12, 2014
Grab some Asahi here. It's one of my favorite Japanese beers.
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Mitsy PartonAugust 6, 2015
Everything was lovely!
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_February 16, 2015
Hit or miss service. Come during happy hour or else it's really not worth dining here.
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Irays MunozNovember 12, 2015
Amazing food, fried rice and leechee cocktail!
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ISC ChicagoJanuary 23, 2017
All-you-can-eat menus, affordable lunch specials
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Kathia CruzMarch 30, 2019
The food it’s excellent! Spicy tofu is really good!
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ISC ChicagoNovember 18, 2014
A lot of fun, very reasonable, great for groups
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flying felizNovember 6, 2015
Try the Lunch Salad - #otchefstable #chicago #yakiniku (via @Foodspotting)
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James CaiDecember 25, 2014
Obvious tip: Japanese beer goes well with Japanese BBQ!
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