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Pasadena - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Pasadena, CA | Old Town, Pasadena, CA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Pasadena, CA | Old Town

4.4
4.4
1654 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood 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 11:30 am–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:15 pm Sun 9:00 pm–10:15 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:30 am–10:15 pm Tue–Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 pm–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (626) 405-4842
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Private party facilities
    Your party is our party. If we can assist you in any way to host a large party or special occasion dinner, please let us know. We offer custom-made prix fixe menus as well as tailored seating arrangements to best suit your needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    De Lacey Ave.
  • Parking details
    VALET AVAILABLE: $7 with validation, $10 without. <br />PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE: The closest parking structure is location on DeLacey. The first ninety (90) minutes are free and then it costs $2 for each thirty (30) minutes thereafter with a $6 maximum. <br /><br />Street parking is also available, though limited.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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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
    Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at... Photo
  • (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲

    $41.50 - $49.50 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
    (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲 Photo

What 1,654 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Kid-friendly

  • Pasadena

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Pasadena offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." While some diners note occasional wait times and grill issues, the "friendly staff" consistently create a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for celebrations, the restaurant's flavorful dishes and accommodating service make it a popular choice for BBQ enthusiasts.
1,654 Reviews
  1. Latasha

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable. We will certainly go again.

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  2. Maria

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is the 3rd time where we’ve had a crappy experience. The last two they didn’t have enough plates or even napkins. Served hardly came, today a lot of things we asked for they were out of. Even the spicy cabbage salad out. Service and overall this location has declined bad. I don’t think I’ll be back.

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  3. Modi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, and the service was awesome, too. Great place to go with family.

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  4. Shant

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service great vibes had a blast and a blasttt

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  5. Caryl

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The friendliness and attentiveness of our waiter (sorryyy i forgot his name :( made up for the long wait time of getting our meats. Will come back again :)

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  6. Joanne

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every experience here is great no matter how busy it is. It will get busy because this place is really good. Our servers are always on top of it. That’s our general opinion across all experience. Our latest visit was particularly great and we went during the dinner rush 6pm on a Friday evening. We did the premium all you can eat and the timing between each round was perfect. We never sat around waiting. Our server knew when we should place an order for both food and drinks.

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  7. Ron

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the meal for 3 and added 3 “side dishes” (chicken karaage, fried gyoza, and spicy tuna sushi). The set meal for 3 was way more than enough. Went away stuffed! The sauces provided, I’m not really sure why they’re there as most of the marinated grilled meats had so much flavor as it is. We will certainly consider going back!

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  8. Shane

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a great time celebrating Thanksgiving and a birthday at Gyu-kaku. The staff were attentive and kind. The food was good, though I didn’t always feel we got enough from each plate. Obviously we can always request more, and we ended up doubling up, but sometimes we didn’t even get enough for the 5 folks at our table to each have some. I’m grateful that they were open and willing to host us on a holiday. I will gladly return and highly recommend. Just ask for more than one plate at a time :)

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  9. Amy

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    the burner is not quite working but they gave us 10% discount

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  10. Mari

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gyu Kaku will forever be one of my favorite restaurants to dine in not only for their food but for their exceptional service. If you’re looking for a good restaurant with good food and great service Gyu kaku is the perfect choice.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Pasadena, CA | Old Town offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Pasadena, CA | Old Town also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 405-4842.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Pasadena, CA | Old Town is rated 4.4 stars by 1654 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Pasadena, CA | Old Town 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

Select a time

Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Pasadena, CA | Old Town

70 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    De Lacey Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:15 pm Sun 9:00 pm–10:15 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:30 am–10:15 pm Tue–Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 pm–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    VALET AVAILABLE: $7 with validation, $10 without. <br />PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE: The closest parking structure is location on DeLacey. The first ninety (90) minutes are free and then it costs $2 for each thirty (30) minutes thereafter with a $6 maximum. <br /><br />Street parking is also available, though limited.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (626) 405-4842
  • Private party facilities
    Your party is our party. If we can assist you in any way to host a large party or special occasion dinner, please let us know. We offer custom-made prix fixe menus as well as tailored seating arrangements to best suit your needs.
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