When it comes to Japanese BBQ or “yakiniku” restaurants, you can’t go wrong with popular chains like Gyu-Kaku, especially as a foreigner.
Serving up delicious cuts of beef tenderloin, ribs, and ox tongue, Gyu-Kaku is a foreigner-friendly Japanese BBQ restaurant (otherwise known as yakiniku) that has grown in popularity all over the world.
With over 600 establishments across Japan and all over Asia, the United States, and Canada, it has become a globally renown Japanese BBQ restaurant with high customer satisfaction ratings across the board.
Fantastic Marbling!
For an affordable price of 2,980 yen (19 USD) per person, Gyu-Kaku offers an all-you-can-eat package featuring a vast menu of succulent meats, appetizing side dishes, and unlimited drinks!
Despite its affordability, the meat dishes here boast a brilliant marbling pattern and savory marinates that optimize flavor and promote tenderness.
I found the quality of the meat at Gyu-Kaku rivaled that of A4 beef (largely considered Japan’s second-best grade of meat) but at a fraction of the cost!
Quality Seasoning
The seasoning choices on some of these dishes are absolutely exquisite, featuring a range of quality salts and peppers ranging from fine to coarse.
Without a doubt, Gyu-Kaku makes it easy to enjoy their range of delicious beef grilled to perfection, and you seldom need any dipping sauce.
Again, for an affordable yakiniku restaurant, it’s quite impressive how they manage to deliver on presentation and taste without any compromise.
Delicious Flavors
While you may not need any savory dipping sauces with these already-marinated meats, there are a few condiments worth trying.
Other than the usual teriyaki sauces that are available, Gyu-Kaku also offers an egg yolk dipping sauce which takes the meat’s flavor to another level!
Easy to order, easy to cook, and easy to find with locations all over the country, Gyu-Kaku is a must-try for meat lovers in Japan!
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