Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

210 E Ohio St, Chicago
(312) 266-8929

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Gyu-Sushi with Premium Roast Beef Japanese Shoyu BBQ Sauce and Kuki-Wasabi on the Side
Mega Sukiyaki Fried Rice with Beef Bowl
Japanese Fried Chicken Yakl-Shabu Beef
Gyu-Kaku Premium Select Plate Raw
Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings
Toro Beef Tare Sweet Soy
Gyu-Family Meal for All
Steamed Chili Dumplings
Gyu-Kaku Salad Dressing
Kobe Style Toro Beef

Menu

Featured items
Gyu-Combo: 2 Choice of Protein
The closest you can get to the Gyu-Kaku yakiniku experience without grilling the meat yourself. Customize your meal! Select two proteins as single or double portions, two marinades, and rice portion. Includes Miso Soup, White Rice, and a Set Salad.
Gyu-Combo: 3 Choice of Protein
The closest you can get to the Gyu-Kaku yakiniku experience without grilling the meat yourself. Customize your meal! Select three proteins as single or double portions, three marinades, and rice portion. Includes Miso Soup, White Rice, and a Set Salad.
Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage
Our secret-marinated Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage. Served with Japanese Chili Mayo and a wedge of lemon.
Umakara Beef Rice Bowl
Thin-sliced Yakishabu beef marinated in our sweet & spicy Umakara sauce with sliced onions on a bed of white rice and shredded cabbage. Topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings
Five (5) Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings with Ponzu citrus soy dipping sauce.
Beef Sukiyaki Fried Rice Bowl
Our signature thin-sliced Sukiyaki-marinated beef stir-fried with white rice, egg yolk, mushrooms, and sliced onions. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
Spicy Addicting Cucumber
Fresh cucumbers in Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil with a dash of Shio Tare, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
Roast Beef Rice Bowl
Premium roast beef on a bed of mixed greens and steamed rice. Topped with white and green onions, Signature soy-based barbecue sauce, and kuki wasabi.
Fried Cheese Wontons
Crispy fried wontons filled with cream cheese and green onions. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Garlic Shoyu Chicken Noodles
Thick Japanese noodles stir-fried with chicken, sliced garlic, butter, and soy sauce. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
Fried Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl
Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage on a bed of white rice and shredded cabbage. Topped with Japanese Chili Mayo and chopped green onions.
Miso Chili Wings
Five (5) fried chicken wings coated in our sweet & spicy Miso Chili sauce.
Black Pepper Wings
Dangerously addictive Nagoya-style Tebasaki chicken wings! Five (5) fresh-fried wings tossed in a sweet soy and black pepper sauce.
Takoyaki
Fried Octopus Balls! A street food classic straight from Osaka. Six fried octopus fritters drizzled with Takoyaki sauce and Japanese mayo. Topped with crushed bonito flakes and green onions.
Crunchy Garlic Shrimp Noodles
Crunchy Garlic Shrimp atop thick Japanese noodles stir-fried with sliced garlic, crunchy chili garlic oil, butter, and soy sauce. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. Mildly spicy.
Napa Kimchi
Spicy pickled Napa cabbage kimchi
White Rice
Steamed white rice.
Edamame
Steamed Japanese soybeans. Lightly salted.
Spicy Beef Rice Bowl
Beef rib meat and rice dowsed in our signature Umakara Sauce and mixed with an assortment of bell pepper, shishito pepper, and corn, then garnished with sesame, green onions, and chili flakes.
Miso Soup
A cup of our classic Miso Soup with seaweed, tofu, and chopped green onions.

Gyu-Combo: Create Your Own Combo!
Gyu-Combo: 2 Choice of Protein
The closest you can get to the Gyu-Kaku yakiniku experience without grilling the meat yourself. Customize your meal! Select two proteins as single or double portions, two marinades, and rice portion. Includes Miso Soup, White Rice, and a Set Salad.
Gyu-Combo: 3 Choice of Protein
The closest you can get to the Gyu-Kaku yakiniku experience without grilling the meat yourself. Customize your meal! Select three proteins as single or double portions, three marinades, and rice portion. Includes Miso Soup, White Rice, and a Set Salad.

Gyu-Bowls: Gyu-Kaku Rice & Noodle Bowls
Garlic Shoyu Chicken Noodles
Thick Japanese noodles stir-fried with chicken, sliced garlic, butter, and soy sauce. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
Umakara Beef Rice Bowl
Thin-sliced Yakishabu beef marinated in our sweet & spicy Umakara sauce with sliced onions on a bed of white rice and shredded cabbage. Topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Beef Sukiyaki Fried Rice Bowl
Our signature thin-sliced Sukiyaki-marinated beef stir-fried with white rice, egg yolk, mushrooms, and sliced onions. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
Fried Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl
Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage on a bed of white rice and shredded cabbage. Topped with Japanese Chili Mayo and chopped green onions.
Garlic Fried Rice Bowl
Our Garlic Fried Rice features white rice stir-fried with egg yolk, sliced onions, sliced garlic. Seasoned with a combination of our Shio Soy Sauce, butter, sesame oil, and black pepper. Topped with chopped green onions and fried garlic chips.
Beyond Beef Rice Bowl
Our beloved Sukiyaki Bibimbap goes BEYOND. 100% plant-based Beyond Beef is marinated in our secret Sukiyaki sauce and stir fried with mushrooms, diced red bell peppers, and sliced white onions. Served over rice. Topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Also contains butter and sesame oil. Picture for visualization purposes only. Beyond Bibimbap will arrive pre-mixed.
Roast Beef Rice Bowl
Premium roast beef on a bed of mixed greens and steamed rice. Topped with white and green onions, Signature soy-based barbecue sauce, and kuki wasabi.
Spicy Beef Rice Bowl
Beef rib meat and rice dowsed in our signature Umakara Sauce and mixed with an assortment of bell pepper, shishito pepper, and corn, then garnished with sesame, green onions, and chili flakes.
Crunchy Garlic Shrimp Noodles
Crunchy Garlic Shrimp atop thick Japanese noodles stir-fried with sliced garlic, crunchy chili garlic oil, butter, and soy sauce. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. Mildly spicy.

Gyu For All! Family Meals and MEGA Menu
MEGA Beef Sukiyaki Fried Rice
A TRIPLE SERVING of our Crowd Favorite: Sukiyaki Fried Rice with Beef. Serves 3-5 people. Our signature thin-sliced Sukiyaki-marinated beef stir-fried with white rice, egg yolk, mushrooms, and sliced onions. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green Onions, and sesame seeds.
Gyu-Family Meal for All
Take a break and let us build your meal. We have put together some of our fan favorites to create a well-balance meal that feeds four. Substitutions respectfully declined. Includes: 1x Gyu-Bento with 7 oz Yaki-shabu Beef in Miso, 1x Gyu-Bento with 7 oz Toro Beef in Sweet Soy Tare, 1x Sukiyaki Beef Fried Rice, 1x Garlic Noodles with Chicken, 1x Black Pepper Wings, 1x Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings, 1x Gyu-Kaku Salad, 1x Edamame
MEGA Garlic Shoyu Chicken Noodles
A TRIPLE SERVING of our Crowd Favorite: Mega Garlic Noodles with Chicken. Serves 3-5 people. Thick Japanese noodles stir-fried with chicken, sliced garlic, butter, and soy sauce. Topped with diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.

Appetizers
Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage
Our secret-marinated Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage. Served with Japanese Chili Mayo and a wedge of lemon.
Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings
Five (5) Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings with Ponzu citrus soy dipping sauce.
Takoyaki
Fried Octopus Balls! A street food classic straight from Osaka. Six fried octopus fritters drizzled with Takoyaki sauce and Japanese mayo. Topped with crushed bonito flakes and green onions.
Black Pepper Wings
Dangerously addictive Nagoya-style Tebasaki chicken wings! Five (5) fresh-fried wings tossed in a sweet soy and black pepper sauce.
Fried Cheese Wontons
Crispy fried wontons filled with cream cheese and green onions. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Miso Chili Wings
Five (5) fried chicken wings coated in our sweet & spicy Miso Chili sauce.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Four (4) Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce on the side.

Salads & Veggies
Spicy Addicting Cucumber
Fresh cucumbers in Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil with a dash of Shio Tare, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
Gyu-Kaku Salad
Mixed greens, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and diced red bell pepper. Topped with a boiled egg (sliced), shredded daikon radish, and shredded cabbage. Served with Gyu-Kaku Dressing on the side.
Edamame
Steamed Japanese soybeans. Lightly salted.
Yuzu Shishito Peppers
Pan-fried shishito chili peppers tossed in our Japanese yuzu citrus sauce. Almost always mild.
Napa Kimchi
Spicy pickled Napa cabbage kimchi

Sides
Miso Soup
A cup of our classic Miso Soup with seaweed, tofu, and chopped green onions.
White Rice
Steamed white rice.

Desserts
S'mores
Two S'mores pre-softened, wrapped-up, and ready to eat! Graham Cracker, marshmallow, and milk chocolate.

Drinks
Diet Coke Can 12 oz
Coke Can 12 oz
Sprite Can 12 oz

Extra Sauces
Sweet Soy Tare (approx 0.8 oz each)
Soy sauce, pear juice, and ginger are three of the secret ingredient that we can share with you. Only available at Gyu-Kaku. Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided.
Yuzu Aioli Sauce (approx 1 oz each)
Our housemixed sauce features Japanese mayo and yuzu citrus sauce. Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided.
Ponzu Sauce (approx 1 oz each)
Our citrus soy sauce-based Japanese BBQ dipping sauce. Only available at Gyu-Kaku. Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided.
Chili Mayo (approx 1 oz each)
Our housemixed sauce features Japanese mayo and chili sauce. Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided.
Japanese Mayo (approx 1 oz each)
Iconic Japanese mayo. Delicious with fried chicken karaage and takoyaki. Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided.
Gyu-Kaku Salad Dressing (approx 1 oz each)
Our famous miso and sesame based salad dressing. Only available at Gyu-Kaku. Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided. Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided.
Hot & Spicy Sauce (approx 0.8 oz each)
Our mildly spicy Japanese BBQ dipping sauce. Only available at Gyu-Kaku. Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided.
Spicy Jalapeno Miso Sauce (approx 0.25 oz each)
Rich miso sauce brings an umami bass note to a fiery hot jalapeno chili sauce. Only available at Gyu-Kaku! Photo is meant for image purposes only and does not necessarily depict the amount of sauce that will be provided.
Sweet Soy Sauce Bottle (12 oz)
Enjoy our original Sweet Soy Sauce at home! Use it on your delivery/takeout order or bring a Japanese flair to your next backyard BBQ! Soy sauce, pear juice, and ginger are three of the secret ingredient that we can share with you. Only available at Gyu-Kaku. Gluten Free
3 Gyu-Kaku Bottle Bundle (12oz ea)
Select 3 Bottles

Gyu-Kaku Gear
Irasshaimase! T-Shirt
Irasshaimase! is the greeting that all guests hear when they enter Gyu-Kaku. It means "Welcome!" and it also means that you are about to enjoy some delicious Japanese BBQ! Only available in black.

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Recent Reviews

Gyu-Kaku is one of the best Japanese BBQ experiences we’ve had. The quality of the meat was excellent, and grilling everything at the table made the meal both fun and interactive. One thing that really stood out was the authentic charcoal-grilled flavor—it gave the meat a rich, smoky taste that you don’t get at many other BBQ restaurants.

There was a great variety of meats, and everything we tried was fresh, tender, and well-marinated....
June 2026
100/10 best place I’ve been to since visiting chicago, Enzo was amazing and provided such great help for it being our first time in town and at Gyu Kaku. We did the all you can eat and boy I tell ya did we EAT! our food was amazing
and So delicious! The restaurant was lively and full of people, but our server tried his best to get everything out in a timely manner. We loved our time here and would definitely come back and definitely request Enzo to be our server...
June 2026
Por was so kind and helpful assisting us even when the restaurant was super busy and having to help manage other tables. The other staff was great too helping us as well, I felt very welcomed.
June 2026

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

210 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-8929