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Gyu-Kaku Waikiki

307 Lewers St,, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Waikiki)
808-926-2989
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Ranked #125 of 1,617 restaurants in Honolulu
Price range: ₹1,156 - ₹2,891
Cuisines: Japanese
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Waikiki
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Waikiki
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Guildford
Top Contributor
71 reviews 71 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We went here for a late night, post drink bite and the menu pictures looked so gross, it almost put us off. Service was appalling. After being seated we ordered immediately but then had different staff members repeatedly asking us if we'd ordered as they were closing soon. I had the choc cake and ice cream only and that was... More

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Victoria, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We visited this restaurant from reading the reviews before coming to Hawaii and it sounded great so since the hotel was across from it we thought it was a bonus. We went into the restaurant during happy hour and it was packed and so we decided to wait the 35mintues so we could experience the great food. Unfortunately, we were... More

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Brabrand, Denmark
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

We found this restaurant because it was across the street from our hotel. We tried the BBQ and we were 10 persons to share different menus. High quality Meat (we had cobe steak and new york strip loin and much more) and fun to grill the mashmellow with biscuit for dessert :-) Even my 70 year grandmom liked the food... More

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Copenhagen
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My girlfriend and I have found this place by pure luck as we were walking around Waikiki at 11PM after having landed in Honolulu. Each table has its own grill so you will be responsible for cooking the raw meat or fish that you will be selecting from the menu. We particularly liked the ones that are in the top... More

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Nanaimo, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

This was one expensive dinner even with happy hour. Not worth the $7.00 for 4 raw onions ~ 1 cherry tomato~ 4 slices zucchini. The bag of potatoes had only 5 tiny potatoes and that cost $ 4 and that was the happy hour price. If you want your meat marinated it cost .50 cents extra which we were not... More

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See 5 more reviews by winterblues88 for Honolulu
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We are hooked on the Gyu Kaku experience of cooking your own meal right in front of you. Under their instructions anyone can do it. It's great for a romantic date night. We love that there are 2 happy hours. The later evening one is nice after a, long stroll thru Waikiki or after beach. There is one BIG problem... More

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Honolulu
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42 reviews 42 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

There are so many small dishes to try, which you BBQ yourself at the table! The place has a fun atmosphere and the staff is friendly. Come early as it gets crowded, and if you come before 6, the happy hour prices make me very happy! We live in Honolulu and are repeat customers many times (at HaPPy Hour Prices)!... More

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See 32 more reviews by havaiisteve for Honolulu
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

Cool little dyi bbq place, a bit pricey as you get through the evening but it a fun night out! Kids loved the smores at the end!

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Seattle, Washington
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35 reviews 35 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

Bought a Groupon to Gyu-Kaku for vacation, always like trying something new. Was greeted promptly at the door, entire staff were greeting people. Very friendly as soon as you walk in. Sat down and our waiter; Kiet; came right to our table. Asked if we had ever eaten at the restaurant before and explained the menu and cooking process very... More

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Kailua, Hawaii
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

The food was good I liked the idea of the Japanese BBQ. The Japanese Pear Mojito is DELICIOUS and highly recommended. The food was good. I had the happy hour special for $100... almost broke the bank. smh...

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