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What guests say about Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Montreal is generally highly regarded for the quality of the meat, the tabletop BBQ experience, and the friendly atmosphere. Service is often described as attentive, fast, and helpful in explaining the menu, with portions considered generous and good value for money, especially at lunchtime. However, a few customers report service and management issues, overly tight wait times, as well as frustrations with reservations and the transparency of certain fees. Some also find the prices higher than expected depending on what is ordered.

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Reviews / Ratings for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Photo of Alex S
5 Jun 2026
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5.0

Thank you Reilly and Jacky for the excellent food and service

Photo of Jeffery H
3 Jun 2026
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5.0

Came here for a birthday dinner and it was such a good time. If you've never done Japanese BBQ before, Gyu-Kaku is a great place to start. You get your own little grill right at the table and cook the meat yourself which sounds simple but honestly makes the whole meal way more fun and interactive. The Harami skirt steak in miso marinade was incredible, easily the highlight of the night. The Kalbi short rib was great too. The lunch combo is also insane value if you catch it, you get three meats, a salad and miso soup for around $20 which is a steal for the quality you're getting. The garlic fried rice is a must order on the side as well, really packed with flavour. Staff were super attentive the whole time, changed out our grill without us even having to ask and actually explained the cooking times for each cut of meat which you really appreciate as a first timer. The vibe in there is really lively and fun, great spot for a group. Definitely making this a regular thing.

Photo of Mary Grace Banzagales
2 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

best experience ever! best food ofc!!!

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Photo of Aren Jancinal
2 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Love this resto! Our server, Winnie is so nice and gave us the best service!

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Photo of Vin DF
1 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We ordered the Fete Yakiniku meal for 4 people and it was delicious. The service was excellent and we enjoyed eating here.

Photo of Étienne Gagnon
1 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great place and great food! Waiter Kai is very nice and polite. Jet is also very nice and polite!

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Photo of Sophie L.
1 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Amazing

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Photo of Peravin Singam
31 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

This was such a fun experience !! There are plenty of Japanese Bbq in Montreal. But Gyu Kaku is by far the best. When it comes to quality, price and atmosphere, you really can’t beat it. Le the manager is doing a good job with all his staff at this place. Will definitely be back!

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Photo of Harsha Chauhan
29 May 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Great selection, first time here which was explained, how to order, our waiter was amazing, a bit cold but soon got heated up with the on table BBQ. Amazing menu, we are not eaters of beef but there were many alternatives Thank you for being part of our Montreal experience.

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Photo of Jean-christophe Poliquin
28 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Really great experience has a first time had the best server the food was amazing service amazing you could feel the genuine enthusiasm of the worker and the manager being present and his presence was amazing recommend to everyone

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Photo of Soraya Mekioui
27 May 2026
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4.7

The Service was on point and the food amazing. Had the Wagyu and the spicy shrimp and both were amazing. Will definitely return.

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Photo of Joseph Allam
24 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Consistently great food, service and music. 10/10. Great service from Natasha, Eric, Lorenzz

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Photo of Jade Taylor Duberry
24 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Jacky was my waiter and his service was amazing. I 10/10 recommend the place, the food is so tasty and the manager Wei-Li was so kind and generous to us. I’ve truly had the best experience ever.

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Photo of Cecil
23 May 2026
Source: Google
4.3

I highly recommend the BBQ lunch menu! The garlic fried rice is packed with flavor, and the meat is delicious.

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Photo of Oana Breen
21 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Amazing meat quality! Fast service despite it being formula 1 weekend and a super full restaurant. Loved their selection of meats and it was really great how the server also explained cooking time for each meat he brought. Drinks were good too and interesting. All in all a great experience. Would come again

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Photo of claudia lorena barrera
18 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We went with colleagues and we spent such a great time. Amazing food . Reservation recommended

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Photo of Yanying Zhang
17 May 2026
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5.0

clean and neat, good food and i love the taste of the decorations, very authentic

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Photo of Joan Shen
17 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Very delicious food and good service. Love it a lot!

Photo of Sabastian Knights
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The service was amazing our server Léa was very attentive and showed us how to cook all the meats making sure I had the best experience possible

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Photo of Roxi
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Really good price for the food. Love the atmosphere!

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Photo of micolucci1
15 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Awesome night, great food and great atmosphere!

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Photo of SushatVA
13 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Everything was lovely and wonderful staff.

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Photo of Writer Prs
12 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Hands down the best Korean bbq in downtown Montreal. Staff is friendly, menu has options for everyone and is inclusive for people with different dietary preferences, side dishes are delicious, and the bbq experience is amazing overall.

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Photo of David Feng
11 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great food and even better service. Our server was very attentive, and the meat quality was excellent. A perfect spot for a fun dinner!

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Photo of Eric Bellamy
10 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The staff is incredibly friendly and efficient; they are all awesome! The quality of the food is top-notch, and the portions are surprisingly generous, especially for the price. The menu for four is perfect. We initially thought there wouldn't be enough food, but we were eating our words two hours later. It’s a great spot for groups or a tête-à-tête, as the ambient noise is at a perfect level and you don't need to scream to be heard. The cocktails are quite good, and they have a great deal if you order a round of four. I strongly recommend that you make a reservation if you want to go between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, Thursday through Sunday, or anytime during the summer.

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 11:30 - 22:30
  • Monday 11:30 - 22:30
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 22:30
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 22:30
  • Thursday 11:30 - 22:30
  • Friday 11:30 - 23:30
  • Saturday 11:30 - 23:30

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