Gyu-Kaku

A haiku for Gyu-Kaku

melting in my mouth

bite-sized Japanese morsels

meat on a budget

A harmonious blend of East meets West, Gyu-Kaku is a Japanese influenced Korean BBQ restaurant for happy hour lovers and bang-for-your-buck seekers alike.  During DineLA, I sampled appetizers, meats, vegetables and a dessert for a mere $25.  Factor in the $3 I spent on a peach saketini, and you’ve got yourself a wolf in geisha’s clothing.  Slowly cooking the meat and roasting marshmallows on the table grill was the perfect distraction to catch up with friends and hide our cell phones.  Nothing on the menu particularly stood out as extraordinary; however, I felt fully satisfied with my wallet and my belly as I headed back home to read The Wind Up Bird Chronicles by Haruki Murakami with leftover miso soup.  Perhaps it was not the tantalizing experience I was hoping for, but it made for the perfect setting for a group of friends on a budget looking for a fun night out.

Dinner ($25)

STARTERS

Gyu-Kaku Salad

Miso Soup

Edamame Soy Beans

Steamed Rice

VEGETABLE

Spinach Garlic

BBQ Items (Selected 4)

Bistro Hanger Steak Miso

New York Steak in Garlic Sauce

Angus Beef Ribs

Shrimp Garlic

DESSERT

S'mores