Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street

4.5

1083 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Lively
Good for special occasions

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–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 264-6190
Website
http://www.gyu-kaku.com/boston/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
You are the Chef!
Private party facilities
Gyu-Kaku"s specialty is Yakiniku where our guest become chefs, cooking up a variety of luscious marinated meats, along with a wide variety of delectable dishes, served with our invigorating spirit and sublime atmosphere, you will definitely enjoy your experience.

Location
1002 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 2446
Neighborhood
Brookline
Cross street
St Marys Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...
$70.00 - $220.00 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
(ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲
$44.50 - $53.00 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

What 1,083 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Japanese
Boston
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Brookline offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service and experience." Guests love the interactive grilling and "delicious" food, especially for group gatherings. While some note occasional service delays and heat issues, the "absolute VIBE" and quality food make it a popular choice for family events and special occasions.

1,083 Reviews

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Jaquline
Greater Boston
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We arrived at gyu-kaku to find out that their heat was not working! It was 16 degrees last night. We arrived a bit early for our reservation so we ordered drinks at the bar and my brother could literally see his breath indoors. Then we noticed a heat lamp over by the door. We figured maybe it was just because the front door kept opening with cold air coming in. We joked that we hoped it wasn’t this cold in the restaurant but, SURPRISE! It was. They had a few space heaters scattered about but they were essentially useless. The host could have acknowledged the issue to us. We really should have been notified about the restaurant being without heat. We started warming our hands over the grill at our table like a hobo trash fire. Our waitress came over and said “sorry for the heat problem”. It clearly wasn’t her fault. Honestly I think it’s cruel to have your staff work in these conditions. I had to keep my winter hat on throughout my meal and stay huddled close to my husband. With all that said the food was delicious as always, I wouldn’t have even cancelled my reservation due to the lack of heat I would have just known to dress warmer. Lastly the women’s bathroom was gross, the was a giant smear of period blood dripping down the wall in the stall.
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William
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place. Great food, friendly staff, DIY cooking.
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Emily
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Too cold inside!! The draft isn’t the best, food was phenom though!
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Lauren
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We reserved a table for three but ran into a friend on our way in. I asked the receptionist if we could add our friend to our table, especially since our food and drinks hadn't arrived yet. She refused, stating that there were customers waiting, even though we assured her that having our friend join us wouldn't cause any issues. My friend even offered to be seated as a solo customer, but the receptionist made some strange comments about it not being fair to the other customers, even though he was a customer too. In the end, my friend had to leave. This was the first time I had ever encountered such a situation in a restaurant.
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CC
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The heater was broken on a 26 degrees F (-3 degrees Celsius) Boston winter night… we had to rush to finish dinner so we could get out of there. Really cold!
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Ronald
Greater Boston
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gyu-Kaku is always a treat. While it’s been a few years since I’ve been here, it seems like they’ve up their game, even though they’re always on top of their game. I highly recommend the garlic noodles with chicken as it is even better than I recalled.
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Rebecca
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I went to different guy-kaku, I love the ambience in this restaurant. And the service was great, but the food quality was not good as before.
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Hitesh
New York City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Had a reservation but had to wait 30mins for my table.
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Ram
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This place is a lot of fun. The food is pretty basic but it is entertaining to grill it yourself, and the sauces and marinades make it quite tasty. The atmosphere is very lively. Overall, I would recommend this to go with a group of friends or family.
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Jed
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3 people 6 alcoholic drinks 12 items ordered $175 Everything was great, such a fun time. 2 of us had been there before, the third had never visited and by the end loved it. Would recommend groups of 2 or 3 makes it easier to cook and serve.
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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 264-6190.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street is rated 4.5 stars by 1083 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street 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

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1002 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 2446

Additional information

Cross street
St Marys Street
Neighborhood
Brookline
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
You are the Chef!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gyu-kaku.com/boston/
Phone number
(617) 264-6190
Private party facilities
Gyu-Kaku"s specialty is Yakiniku where our guest become chefs, cooking up a variety of luscious marinated meats, along with a wide variety of delectable dishes, served with our invigorating spirit and sublime atmosphere, you will definitely enjoy your experience.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Gift card

Experiences

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

(ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲

Menu

What 1,083 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street restaurant rated?

Does Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street offer gift cards?

Is Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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