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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

4.3
4.3
398 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

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

    $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 398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Japanese

  • Austin

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Austin offers a delightful dining experience with "good vibes" and "great selection of food." Patrons appreciate the interactive grilling and the accommodating staff, especially standout servers like Emily and Adam. While some note service can be slow, the "delicious food" and unique atmosphere make it a must-visit.

398 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was attentive and good vibes .all the guests had a great time with their first time visit. Thank you

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  2. Dani VIP

    Austin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mitch was our server and he did an amazing job. Even though they were slammed, he still made sure to check on us a lot

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good, fun dinner with the family. A little pricey, but worth it for the family interaction. Food is fresh and tasty. Service was on point. Very enjoyable experience.

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  4. Alejandra

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a fantastic dining experience! The meal was delicious, but what truly stood out was the exceptional service—attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Definitely a place worth returning to!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We waited over an hour for our first entree and was told the kitchen had ticketing issues.

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  6. Anh

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. I’ll definitely come back here.

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  7. Michele VIP

    Houston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  8. Natalie

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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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  9. Herman VIP

    Austin16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 1, 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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  10. Lindsey

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 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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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 takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 209-0351.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th is rated 4.3 stars by 398 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
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