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Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Social dining - spending time with friends and family - is what Gyu-Kaku (GEW-KAH-KOO) is all about. Gyu-Kaku offers the fun of ‘shared plates,’ inspiring laughter, conversation, and good times. You can’t help it – with a personal grill installed at every table, everyone instantly becomes an expert cook. The staff at Gyu-Kaku are friendly, leading you through the night with helpful suggestions. The sounds around you are of parties and laughter - the perfect choice for first dates, families, and catching up with friends. Gyu-Kaku, meaning "Horn of the Bull" in Japanese provides the authentic Japanese Yakiniku (barbeque) dining experience where our customers share premium cooked meats over a flaming charcoal grill while sipping on Japanese Sake, Shochu and frosty cold beers.
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70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(39)
- hot spot(28)
- special occasion(23)
- fit for foodies(22)
- neighborhood gem(22)
- great for lunch(17)
Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks Reviews List
Review 1 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
YUMMY !!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"when I have the extra cash I love to meet up with my girlfriend who introduced me to the place for happy hour. they have excellent prices and every Monday, happy hour all day !! the set up looks really good and the energy is aaalll good. :) I love the geisha girl after 2 I'm feeling nice lol. definitely will keep coming back here, great to bring friends or a loved one."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, other than that I was not impressed, air conditioning was not working, it was 97F outside, and probably 85 inside near the grill...I would not come to this restaurant for any special occasion."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great job!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Gyu Kaku because the service is always good, the food is always good, and it has a really unique idea. I enjoyed Gyu Kaku very much, and will be coming back in the near future."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our go-to place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We eat here every week. Assuming you don't mind doing the cooking (there's a grill in the middle of the table; you are given raw meat and vegetables), it's fun and fast and really delicious. The price is great and I can't help feeling healthy about what I'm eating. Lean beef and chicken and veggies with brown rice --- but again DELICIOUS."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always craving a return visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After eating at Gyu Kaku, we always cannot wait to return. It can be pretty pricey, even during happy hour, so we have to limit our visits. Will definitely be dining there again in the not too distant future."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 6 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The grill was not functioning
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The grill was not functioning properly and we had to bring it up to the waiter numerous times before they actually took initiative to move us to a working table."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, hot spot
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Review 7 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful time heare. I would
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful time heare. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and casual atmosphere with great eats!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, hot spot
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Review 8 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun, unique and tasty! Servers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun, unique and tasty! Servers are always AMAZING! We crave going here."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't really go wrong with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Can't really go wrong with this place. Only tip would be not to go if it's not happy hour. Their happy hour is amazing, food is cheap and beer is even cheeper. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great place to be
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great place to be at with a group or just as a couple."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 11 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
GOOD, HEALTHY FOOD. FUN TO
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"GOOD, HEALTHY FOOD. FUN TO GO WITH A GROUP. FOUR PEOPLE SHARING A SMALL GRILL IS DIFFICULT AND TIME CONSUMING."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious! Such a fun idea
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious! Such a fun idea as long as you pay attention to what you're cooking! The sauces were all delicious and enhanced the flavors of the meat and veggies. I will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food at a good price!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food at a good price! Enjoyed my dinner very much. Can't wait to go back for my next meal."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love that you can cook multiple
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love that you can cook multiple different dishes at the same time. Wish the grill was bigger and there was more table space. We were constantly shuffling around plates so we could reach the food we wanted to eat."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place to have a fun
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place to have a fun experience with your food. Kids will love cooking their own food. Great to bring people from out of town/country to experience this too. Food was very yummy and was really happy with the price and Happy Hour All Day Monday!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 16 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went with two friends that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went with two friends that had never been, and they loved it. We all left stuffed and happy!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
charcoal barely lit. food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"charcoal barely lit. food fair. sauces fair. spicy sauce not even spicy.
unimpressed."
unimpressed."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2004
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
YUM
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Happy Hour values! Try the Sakitini Peach! YUM!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place to go with the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"Great place to go with the kids to. Mine loved being able to cook their own meals. The meats were great but the mushrooms had no flavor.
Also didn't really like the saki base mojito drink."
Also didn't really like the saki base mojito drink."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 20 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great fun...for all ages!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great fun...for all ages! Yummy...interactive...fresh!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Manager said there werent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Manager said there werent any booths available and when I pointed out a few he said they were for reservations and my party had made reservations as well."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The front staff was very nice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The front staff was very nice and accommodating in a insanely packed night during happy hour. Wait staff was perfect, attentive, food was great and the price was right. Sad they don't have all you can eat any more, but the a la carte menu is still very tasty."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 23 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A fun place for an interative
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A fun place for an interative dinner. The kobe kalbi beef is my absolute favorite - it melts in your mouth! That alone is worth the trip. The sukiyaki bibimbap is an amazing rice dish, too."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 24 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Satisfied customer!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My family and I really enjoyed having dinner here. Food is tasteful. We loved the spicy tuna volcano appetizers! Good ambiance and friendly staff. I already recommended this restaurant to my friends and family!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I made reservations for 6:45p
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made reservations for 6:45p but was seated 20minutes later. This was a bit annoying and I hope it can be avoided in the future because we will be frequenting GYU-KAKU :))"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant for all groups
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great restaurant for all groups and occasions."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 27 for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The other night my cousins
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"The other night my cousins and I went to get some dinner, and catch up ! The food is always very good but the service is the worst. not once did out waiter come check up on us or even take our empty plates. then at the end of the night when it was come to give us or bill i mentioned it to him and his excuse was that we were "busy talking and didn't want to interrupt" ..are u kidding me? your a waiter,your supposed to ask us. but instead of apologizing he made 100 excuses. i told the manager and the waiter said sorry blah blah. over all it was terrible. i would never go back to that Gyu Kaku ever again. I m not sure why they would employee that man as a waiter."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Gyu-Kaku - Sherman Oaks
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic