Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is an award-winning restaurant that provides customers with an authentic yakiniku dining experience. With a personal grill installed at every table, customers can share premium cooked meats over a flaming charcoal grill and become instant expert cooks. The staff are friendly and helpful, making this restaurant the perfect choice for first dates, families, and catching up with friends. Specialties include dinner, drinks, and lunch menus featuring Asian fusion, barbecue, Japanese, and tapas bar food styles. Casual attire is recommended and the restaurant offers group reservations as well as walk-ins options.
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09/06/2026

Meats on meats on meats 🥵

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09/04/2026

Cheers to a great night out! 🍻

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Labor Day Weekend plans? We’ve got the grill ready. 🔥Celebrate with Gyu-Kaku from Friday, 9/4 through Monday, 9/7 and ge...
09/02/2026

Labor Day Weekend plans? We’ve got the grill ready. 🔥
Celebrate with Gyu-Kaku from Friday, 9/4 through Monday, 9/7 and get rewarded for your next visit!
Dine with us at a participating location during Labor Day Weekend and earn 10% OFF a future visit through the Gyu-Kaku App.
Bring your friends, family, and appetite — we’ll take care of the rest.
📅 Sept. 4–7
🔥 Dine at Gyu-Kaku
🎁 Earn 10% OFF a future visit
📱 Gyu-Kaku App members only
Reserve your table now and make your Labor Day Weekend delicious!
Participating locations only during select dates. For new or existing Gyu-Kaku App members. Dine-in only. Other rules and restrictions may apply.

You still have time to Join us 🔥 New flavors. Bigger celebrations.Celebrate Gyu-Kaku’s 25th Anniversary with limited-tim...
09/02/2026

You still have time to Join us 🔥 New flavors. Bigger celebrations.

Celebrate Gyu-Kaku’s 25th Anniversary with limited-time specials, including:

🥩 25 oz Yaki-Shabu Mountain — 50% OFF
🧈 Garlic Butter Trio — 10% OFF
🍺 12 oz Kirin Draft Mug — $2.50 (limit 3 per drinking adult)

And don’t miss anniversary menu favorites like Ahi Tuna Poke, Tuna Poke Nachos, Tofu Nuggets, Lamb Sirloin Basil, Stone Pot Curry Rice & more!

🎉 Available through September 6.

New members get $10 OFF their next visit when they spend $30 or more.

Your table is waiting. 🔥

Pricing, beer specials, and product availability may vary by location. Other rules and restrictions may apply.

08/31/2026

We think about Japnese BBQ all the time too 😋

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08/29/2026

What's your fav side dish?

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08/27/2026

Who do you want to share a unique dinner date with? 🤔

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❤️ 25 years of grilling, gathering, and good times.We’re celebrating 25 years of Gyu-Kaku with an anniversary menu packe...
08/25/2026

❤️ 25 years of grilling, gathering, and good times.

We’re celebrating 25 years of Gyu-Kaku with an anniversary menu packed with limited-time flavors and specials!

Enjoy our 25 oz Yaki-Shabu Mountain 50% OFF, Garlic Butter Trio 10% OFF, and $2.50 12 oz Kirin Draft Mugs (limit 3 per drinking adult).

Then explore new favorites like Ahi Tuna Poke, Tuna Poke Nachos, Tofu Nuggets, Lamb Sirloin Basil and Stone Pot Curry Rice.

🎉 Available through September 6.

New members can also get $10 OFF their next visit when they spend $30 or more.

Whether you’re celebrating with us for the first time or you’ve been here for years, there’s no better time to gather around the grill.

Pricing, beer specials, and product availability may vary by location. Other rules and restrictions may apply.

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08/23/2026

Not an empty spot on the table. We love to see it.

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Heading to Anime NYC? 👀 Make your weekend even better and swing by Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ for a little post-con adventure...
08/21/2026

Heading to Anime NYC? 👀 Make your weekend even better and swing by Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ for a little post-con adventure! 🥩🔥

✨ FLASH DEAL: 15% OFF FOOD ✨
📍 Available at Gyu-Kaku Times Square, East Village, Amsterdam & Midtown
⏰ For the duration of this post only!
📲 Show this post to any of our servers and we’ll give you the discount!

Whether you’re fueling up before the convention, grabbing a bite after, or meeting up with your anime squad, come grill, chill, and celebrate with us! 🐮🔥

08/21/2026

Fresh, hot, steamy goodness 🤩

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🎉 Gyu-Kaku turns 25!And we’re celebrating with BIG flavors and limited-time deals. 🔥🥩 25 oz Yaki-Shabu Mountain 50% OFF🧈...
08/19/2026

🎉 Gyu-Kaku turns 25!

And we’re celebrating with BIG flavors and limited-time deals. 🔥

🥩 25 oz Yaki-Shabu Mountain 50% OFF
🧈 Garlic Butter Trio 10% OFF
🍺 12 oz Kirin Draft Mug $2.50 (limit 3 per drinking adult)

Plus, try anniversary favorites like Ahi Tuna Poke, Tuna Poke Nachos, Tofu Nuggets, Lamb Sirloin Basil & Stone Pot Curry Rice.

🔥 Available through September 6.

New members get $10 OFF their next visit when they spend $30+.

Gather around the grill and celebrate 25 years with us!

Pricing, beer specials, and product availability may vary by location. Other rules and restrictions may apply.

08/17/2026

Bring your appetite and some friends, we'll handle the rest.

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The Grill is full and the meats are ready to be flipped! pc:
08/15/2026

The Grill is full and the meats are ready to be flipped!

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08/04/2026

ALL this PLUS dessert for only $30 during lunch restaurant week is a win in my books, don’t miss out, only here until August 16!!

WE MISS YOU! We would love for our customers to come back and we have a deal just for you OG’s ;)Mobile App members th...
07/26/2026

WE MISS YOU! We would love for our customers to come back and we have a deal just for you OG’s ;)

Mobile App members that have not dined with us in the last 6 months will receive a $10 off $40 promotion to come back and celebrate and enjoy our 25th anniversary specials.

It doesn’t get any better than this, come back!!

07/24/2026

For 25 years, Gyu-Kaku has been more than a meal, it’s been a place where friends become family, celebrations begin, and memories are made around the grill.

Here’s 25 items showcasing 25 years of great food, great company, and many more moments shared together ❤️‍🔥

Happy 25th Anniversary! 🥂

07/19/2026

SPAIN 🇪🇸 OR ARGENTINA 🇦🇷?!? Which team are you rooting for? TONIGHT the final match is happening and we’re showing it at our bars!! Come enjoy the match with happy hour drinks and appetizers 👀

Locations streaming the match:
- Gyu Kaku Japanese BBQ Times Square
- Gyu Kaku Japanese BBQ East Village

07/08/2026

NEW LIMITED TIME Adventures In Niku Menu

Includes:
- 25 oz Yaki-Shabu Mountain w/Sanchu Lettuce Wrap (50% OFF)
- Garlic Butter Trio (10% OFF)
- NEW Ahi Tuna Poke
- NEW Tuna Poke Nachos
- NEW Tofu Nuggets
- NEW Lamb Sirloin Basil (For Grill)
- Stone Pot Curry Rice
- 12OZ Kirin Draft Beer for ONLY $2.50

Don’t miss out on these great deals, come before it ends!!

07/05/2026

Happy Fourth Of July!

Thank you for all of our participants for competing in our annual food challenge, till next year 🤍❤️💙

Win up to $500 in Gyu-Kaku Dining Credit!Compete in our legendary 4th of July Food Challenge:🔥 4 lbs of Super-Sized Suki...
06/25/2026

Win up to $500 in Gyu-Kaku Dining Credit!

Compete in our legendary 4th of July Food Challenge:

🔥 4 lbs of Super-Sized Sukiyaki Bibimbap
⏱️ 20 Minutes
🏆 Top 5 finishers win dining credit
👕 Champion T-Shirts
💵 $35 Entry Fee

Think you can handle it?

Reserve your spot before registration closes. Only available at participating locations. Sign up at gyu-kaku.com/foodchallenge

Cheers to Dads!Show your love for dad and cook for them.We'll do all the prep work and the cleanup.$17.50 Kirin Pitchers...
06/19/2026

Cheers to Dads!
Show your love for dad and cook for them.
We'll do all the prep work and the cleanup.

$17.50 Kirin Pitchers or $30 (or less) Kirin Tower
At about $3.50 a mug - perfect for parties of 2 or more

Featured courses that offer savings of up to 20% a la carte prices!

Special Gift Offer to Mobile App Members
Dine with us and get $10 off a future visit

Available until June 29, while supplies last at participating locations.

Address

34 Cooper Square
New York, NY
10003

To reach the restaurant at Cooper Square in New York, there are several options for transportation.

By public transport:
- Take the subway to Astor Place Station and walk east towards Cooper Square for about 5 minutes.
- Alternatively, take bus route M101 or M102 and get off at Astor Pl/3rd Ave stop, then walk towards Cooper Square.

By car:
- If driving from downtown Manhattan, head north on Bowery and turn left onto East 6th Street. The restaurant is located on your left at Cooper Square.
- There is a parking garage located nearby on East 5th Street between Bowery and 2nd Avenue.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+12124752989

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What people say

Japanese restaurants are known for their unique dining experience, where customers can enjoy delicious food while being entertained by the cooking process. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Cooper Square, New York, takes this experience to a whole new level. The restaurant's name means "Horn of the Bull" in Japanese and offers an authentic yakiniku (grilled barbecue) dining experience.

What sets Gyu-Kaku apart is its focus on shared plates and the fun of cooking your own food at your table. With a personal grill installed at every table, everyone becomes an expert cook. The friendly staff is always ready to help guests with suggestions and recommendations.

The atmosphere at Gyu-Kaku is lively and perfect for spending time with friends and family. You'll hear the sounds of laughter and conversation all around you, making it an ideal spot for first dates or catching up with old friends.

But let's talk about the food - it's simply amazing! Gyu-Kaku offers a wide range of meats, including their best-seller Harami Skirt Steak in Miso Marinade and Certified Angus Kalbi Short Rib in Tare Sweet Soy Marinade. The meats are premium quality and cooked to perfection over a flaming charcoal grill.

To complement the delicious food, Gyu-Kaku also offers a selection of Japanese sake, shochu, and frosty cold beers. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a full meal, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is definitely worth checking out.