Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Dining

Fun place, great prices. Service is better after they cleaned house and fired former manager Crista Aladjadjian. more

People go to this restaurant because of Happy Hour and if beers kept on coming, people get drunk. When people are drunk , they tend to be loud. Crysta, the general manager at Topanga Mall, Canoga Park, should know how to handle a ""rowdy"" crowd and not engaged in a verbal abusive argument. Instead of name calling the group like ""kindergarteners"", she should have approached the group and asked them nicely to tone it down. They should have a policy to limit alcohol if they see the crowd had enough. Doesn't she know that if people are drunk, it is useless to argue with them, less alone using derogatory words to intimidate the ""drunks"". Good thing it did not turn out to be violent. Does Crysta really expect the drunks to behave? She is in the wrong place and should work at Denny's or IHOP. Not in a place that serves alcohol and Happy Hour. I understand this is not the first incident that she was involved with. more

You can never go wrong with $5 pitchers and cheap, yummy food! While the atmosphere is not as fun as Sherman Oaks, it still does the job. It's been getting more packed lately, as more ppl are discovering the happy hour. There's a nice big private room in the back. We had a Christmas party for work here. It's good for about 30 or so ppl. The biggest prob I have with this Topanga loacation is the service. It takes forever to be seated even if you have a reservation. And I always find myself looking for the waiter. And really, what kind of restaurant runs out of beer on Fri night?? First, they had no Kirin & no Nigori. Then after only 1 pitcher, they ran out of Sapporo as well. Management needs to get more organized with their reservation system, staffing, and supply of alcohol. Pros: Best bang for your buck! Cons: Who runs out of beer? more

I eat here regularly- lovely staff and the food is so tasty! Some of the branches have all you can eat specials and it is very good value. Pros: tasty food, wait staff the friendliest you'll find Cons: long lines more

So far, the only place I know in the valley where it's all you can eat BBQ. The price at 28 dollars a person can stir up some reluctancy, but if you're a person who can eat, then it's worth it. The choice of meat is pretty good, and I recommend the cubed short ribs. Since the place has started to get a little more popular, you may expect some wait time, however, now would be a good chance to try it. Minus a star for the price, as I've been to other places that serves better and more quantities of meat at a much lower price. Also,you may want to skip the desserts. They charge way over than what it's worth! We had ordered smores (smores in a Japanese BBQ place?!) for $3 a pop. But what can you expect from a place that has locations in Beverly Hills and Pasadena? If you can eat, this is a place you should check out. Pros: Good quality of meat; so far, not a long wait. Cons: Price; desserts are overpriced for what they are ($3 for smores!) more

The staff was great and friendly. I ordered their Harami Miso, Kobe beef, Shrimp Garlic, veggies, and this fried rice the server recommended (I forgot the name of it). Everything was really great and went well with the bottle of sake we had. The staff was really friendly and showed us how to bbq al the juicy meats. Pros: No wait to be seated on a friday or saturday night, Great food, great server Cons: None from my visits more

I abosolutely love this place! It's soooo healthy and super fun to dine at. If I'm on the go, I either get their salads or rolls and if I'm eating with my friends and family, I get the Kobe! This meat melts in your mouth :P Pros: food, service, parking, ambience...everything! more

A wonderful dining experience overall. The food was brought out quickly and was quite tasty. Drinks were refilled very quickly, the staff was pleasant, and the atmosphere was quite fun. Entertainment was provided by the diners beside us who did not know how to work the bbq, which gave the entertaining sight of flames shooting a couple feet into the air. The staff quickly came by and made sure they knew what they were doing. I would gladly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality dining experience. more

If you're looking for an everyday sushi joint then don't go here. But if you want to experience some great dining whether it be with friends/family or on a date then I highly recommend this restaurant. Your experience will be 100% satisfying and fun because you get to grill your own food right on your table. They have a great selection of meat and seafood. The meat couldn't be juicier and the shrimp couldn't be more flavorful! The staff is very helpful w/grilling tips and they couldn't be friendlier! Don't forget to order some sake w/your food.. the experience is much more enjoyable! Pros: Ambience is perfect with some intimate lighting. Staff is friendly and food is excellent! Cons: May be a bit pricey, but it's all worth it! more

friends and family need a new place to hang out and dine well at the same time. you get to hang out with your buddies or or on a date or simply spend quality time with your family. drinks are awesome but the food is fabulous! my favorite restaurant by far! the staff at topanga rocks! more

Go for the barbeque above all. This is not the typical sort of barbeque you would expect if you've never had Japanese BBQ. Dishes are well-prepared with a variety of spices and their meats are cut thicker than most sit-down BBQ restaurants. With that said, it does take a while to cook your food because thicker meats take longer to cook. But patience is well-rewarded because the food is absolutely amazing. The accompanying hot and spicy tare sauce complements the meat extremely well; it even goes well with rice! Anything on the manager's top 10 is recommended, especially the Kobe beef although a bit pricey but definitely worth the extra clams. The servers are very friendly and you don't have to be Japanese to receive good service. Gyu-Kaku can't be compared to other barbeques of lesser quality. Sure, they might be cheaper, take less time to cook, and adequately satisfying, but that's like comparing fast food to gourmet cuisine. Go for Gyu-Kaku. Pros: Ambience, Friendly service, Excellent food Cons: A tad bit pricey more