Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA

4.6

728 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

19 May 2024

19:00

Booked 62 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00–17:00 Mon–Thu 20:30–22:00
Phone number
(857) 259-6666
Website
https://www.gyu-kaku.com/cambridge-harvard-square/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
You are the Chef!
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 743-8477

Location
16-18 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Area
Cambridge
Parking Details
We provide parking validation, please ask host for details.
Public Transit
Red Line Harvard Square Station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Gyu-Sushi
With premium roast beef, Japanese shoyu BBQ sauce, and kuki-wasabi on the side
- 4 Pcs€12.45
- 2 Pcs€6.45
- Happy Hour - 4 Pcs€10.45
- Happy Hour - 2 Pcs€5.45
Spicy Tuna Volcano*€8.45
Spicy tuna on crispy fried rice, drizzled with Japanese shoyu BBQ sauce
- Happy Hour€7.45
Edamame€4.50
- Happy Hour€3.50
Garlic Edamame€5.50
Spicy Jalapeño Edamame€5.50
Napa Kimchi€5.50
- Happy Hour€4.00
Wakame Seaweed Salad€4.95
- Happy Hour€4.45
Spicy Cold Tofu€5.95
Soft tofu with crunchy chili garlic sauce and kimchi
- Happy Hour€4.95
Shio Negi Cold Tofu€5.95
Cold tofu topped with white soy sesame oil and green onions
- Happy Hour€4.95
Spicy Cabbage Salad€5.95
- Happy Hour€4.95
Garlic Shio Cabbage€3.95
Spicy Addicting Cucumber€5.95
Crunchy cucumbers in a slightly spicy crunchy chili garlic dressing
- Happy Hour€4.95
Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings€6.95
Juicy fried pork dumplings Served with citrus ponzu
- Happy Hour€5.95
Steamed Chili Dumplings€7.50
Pork dumplings with crunchy chili garlic oil
Yuzu Shishito Peppers€7.45
Skillet fried peppers with Japanese yuzu citrus! Occasionally spicy!
- Happy Hour€6.45
Tuna Poké Nachos*€11.00
Fresh cubed tuna poké with diced avocado and seaweed salad. Served with sweet soy sauce, sesame oil, and crispy wonton chips
- Happy Hour€10.00
Chili Mayo Fried Shrimp€9.45
Deep-Fried tail-on shrimp tossed in our crunchy garlic aioli sauce with fresh chopped green onions
Chili & Yuzu Roast Beef€10.00
Gyu-Kaku signature roast beef topped with crunchy chili garlic yuzu oil
Fried Bacon Chips€7.95
Crunchy, deep-fried pork belly slices. Served with salt and lemon
- Happy Hour€6.45
Japanese Chicken Karaage€6.95
Juicy Japanese fried chicken served with chili mayo sauce
Takoyaki€7.45
6 fried octopus fritters drizzled with takoyaki sauce and Japanese mayo, topped with crushed bonito flakes and green onions
- Happy Hour€6.45
Vegetable Spring Rolls€7.95
Mixed vegetables rolled in a light wonton wrapper and fried. Served with sweet chili sauce and a shishito pepper
- Happy Hour€6.45
Cheese Corn Butter€6.45
Mix of melted butter, cheese, and corn served in a small cast iron skillet
- Happy Hour€4.95
Fried Calamari€7.50
Served with yuzu basil aioli
Fried Cheese Wontons€6.45
Cream cheese and green onions in crispy wontons. Served with sweet chili sauce
- Happy Hour€5.45
Miso Chili Wings€10.00
Chicken wings coated in our sweet and spicy miso chili sauce
Black Pepper Wings€9.45
Dangerously addicting! Fresh-fried wings tossed in a sweet soy and black pepper sauce
- Happy Hour€7.95

Salad

Yuzu Dressing: This signature dressing is characterized by a refreshing spiciness infused with the aromatic Japanese citrus, Yuzu. It combines yuzu infused ponzu with an accent of spicy green jalapeños. Sesame Miso Dressing: Paired with sesame's strong aroma, vinegar and mustard make the taste refreshing. Please enjoy the hint of miso as the secret ingredient of this signature dressing. Enjoy at Home! Ask your server for more details

Yuzu Avocado Salad€9.95
Avocado, cucumber slices, tomatoes, and crunchy wonton croutons adorn a green leaf lettuce salad. Drizzled with our zesty and refreshing Yuzu Dressing
- W/ Roast Beef€11.95
- W/ Shrimp*€12.95
- W/ Salmon€13.95
Gyu-Kaku Salad
Mixed vegetables, daikon radish, hardboiled egg slices in our sesame house dressing
- Full€8.95
- Half€5.45
- Happy Hour - Full€7.95
- Happy Hour - Half€4.95
Karaage Avocado Salad€10.45
Juicy Japanese Chicken Karaage, avocado, variety of salad, vegetables, and sliced hardboiled egg. Mixed in house special white soy sauce dressing and drizzled with chili mayo sauce

Soup

Super Hot! Spicy Jalapeño Miso (20 cal) (Gluten Free) Add for +$1

Seaweed Soup€3.95
Egg Soup€4.95
Silken egg in vegetable broth
Miso Soup€3.95
Traditional Japanese soup
Spicy Tofu Chigae Soup*€9.45
Kimchi, ground chicken, tofu, sesame, egg, and green onions

Premium Beef

1/2 Lb of Special Skirt Steak!

Prime Kalbi Short Rib*€16.45
Juicy marbled USDA prime beef that melts in your mouth. Served with premium dipping sauce. Marinade choices: Sweet Soy Tare / Salt & Pepper
Harami Skirt Steak*€13.45
Our best-selling 21-day aged skirt steak. Marinade choices: Miso / Shio
Kobe Style Kalbi Short Rib*€26.45
A must try for BBQ lovers! Intensely marbled beef short rib with a rich, mouthwatering texture. Served with premium dipping sauce. Marinade choices: Sweet Soy Tare / Salt & Pepper
Harami in Secret Pot*€29.00
21 Day Aged. ½ lb of our best-selling meat in a special mild miso marinade! Great for sharing between 2 or more people. Special Mild Miso Marinade
Beef Tongue*€15.45
A classic cut for Japanese BBQ. Try it with a squeeze of lemon juice! Try with Lemon
- W/ Scallion Sauce€16.95

Beef

Premium Sirloin*€10.45
Hearty and tender. Served with premium dipping sauce. Marinade choices: Sweet Soy Tare / Salt & Pepper
- Happy Hour€9.45
Bistro Hanger Steak*€9.95
21 Day Aged. Tender and lean hanger beef. Marinade choices: Miso / Garlic
- Happy Hour€8.95
Kalbi Chuck Rib*€9.95
Delicious, light marbled flavor. Marinade choices: Sweet Soy Tare / Garlic
- Happy Hour€8.95
New York Steak*€10.45
Lean and juicy. Marinade choices: Garlic / Miso
- Happy Hour€8.95
Filet Mignon*€10.95
Lean cuts of filet mignon. Salt & Pepper
- Happy Hour€9.95
Angus Beef Rib*€8.45
Cubed short rib meat. Marinade choices: Sweet Soy Tare / Miso
- Happy Hour€7.45
Toro Beef*€8.45
Thin-sliced beef belly, just like bacon! Marinade choices: Sweet Soy Tare / Shio
- Happy Hour€6.95
Yaki-Shabu Beef*€8.45
Thinly sliced beef that grills quickly! Marinade choices: Miso / Sweet Soy Tare
- Happy Hour€6.95

Marinades

We serve our meat items with the best recommended marinades. Please let your servers know of your preference. We'll customize them for you!

Miso
Sweet, rich, flavorful, Gyu-Kaku original white miso marinade
Sweet Soy Tare
Soy sauce, pear juice, and ginger
Shio
Garlic, salt, soy sauce, and sesame oil
Basil
Italian pesto (contains pine nuts), and sesame oil
Garlic
Garlic paste with sesame oil, and shio marinade
Teriyaki
Rich soy sauce flavor and sweet glaze
Spicy Jalapeño Miso
Super spicy with a jalapeño kick and a miso twist

Poultry

Chicken Basil*€6.45
- Happy Hour€5.45
Chicken Teriyaki*€6.45
- Happy Hour€5.45
Garlic Shoyu Chicken Thigh*€6.95
Juicy chicken thigh pre-marinated with sweet garlic soy sauce
- Happy Hour€5.95
Duck Breast*€9.95
Marinade choices: Shio / Miso
- Happy Hour€8.95

Pork

Pork Belly*€7.45
Juicy pork belly slices. Marinade choices: Shio / Sweet Soy Tare
- Happy Hour€6.45
Spicy Pork*€6.95
Marinade: Spicy Jalapeño Miso
- Happy Hour€5.45
Japanese Pork Sausages*€6.45
Pork sausages with a hint of smoke
- Happy Hour€5.45

BBQ Booster

Enhance the flavors!

Scallion Sauce
Great with Beef Tongue*, Kobe Style Kalbi Short Rib*, & more!
- Add€1.50
Cheese Fondue
Great with Chicken*, Broccoli, & more!
- Add€2.95
Original Garlic Butter€2.45
Never too much garlic! Fan favorite for garlic lovers
Herb Garlic Butter€2.45
Combines the herbal aroma of parsley with umami packed garlic
Spicy Miso Garlic Butter€2.45
Our signature Miso marinade is even better with garlic
Kuki Wasabi€1.50
The king of Japanese condiments. This condiment goes well with simple flavors such as salt and pepper or ponzu sauce
Crunchy Chili Garlic Sauce€2.00
A Japanese magical topping that harmonize garlic and spiciness with miso. It pairs well with noodles and rice too!
Premium Dipping Sauce€0.00
This sauce is tailored to pair with high quality premium meats such as our Japanese Wagyu and Prime Kalbi to complement the rich umami flavor. This special recipe is a recreation of our original Gyu-Kaku dipping sauce in Japan. (cal per serving)
Ponzu€0.00
A traditional Japanese condiment that combines the fragrance of citrus fruits with soy sauce. It pairs well with meats and other items. This sauce makes everything refreshing. (cal per serving)
Sweet Soy€0.00
Gyu-Kaku original sweet soy sauce. A magical sauce that goes well with anything. (cal per serving)
Spicy€0.00
Gyu-Kaku original hot & spicy sauce. It carries a good amount of bold Umami flavor. (cal per serving)

BBQ Booster - Umakara Sauce

Umami (Savory) + Amami (Sweet) + Karami (Spicy)

Umakara Ribeye*€8.95
- Happy Hour€7.45
Umakara Yaki Beef*€8.45
- Happy Hour€6.95
Umakara Pork*€6.95
- Happy Hour€5.45

Seafood

Shrimp Garlic*€8.45
- Happy Hour€7.45
Spicy Shrimp*€8.45
Marinade: Spicy Jalapeño Miso
- Happy Hour€7.45
Miso Butter Salmon*€9.50
Salmon filets served in a foil packet
BBQ Calamari Miso*€6.95
- Happy Hour€5.95
Shrimp & Mushroom Ahijo*€9.45
4 pieces of shrimp with mushrooms in olive oil, garlic, and basil
- Happy Hour€8.45

Vegetables

To Grill

Assorted Vegetables€8.95
- Happy Hour€7.95
Zucchini€4.95
Drizzled with Shio
- Happy Hour€3.95
Shishito Peppers€4.95
Drizzled with soy sauce and sprinkled with sesame
- Happy Hour€3.95

To Steam

All foiled vegetables for steaming contain butter sauce

Spinach Garlic€5.45
- Happy Hour€4.45
Garlic Mushroom€5.50
- Happy Hour€4.50
Asparagus€5.95
- Happy Hour€4.95
Broccoli€4.95
- Happy Hour€3.95
Mushroom Medley€6.45
Assorted seasonal mushrooms
- Happy Hour€5.45

Rice

Upgrade Any Bibimbap to Brown Rice Add for +$1 (Gluten Free, Vegetarian). Super Hot! Spicy Jalapeño Miso (20 cal) Add For +$1 (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap
Sukiyaki-marinated beef, rice topped with white onions, green onions, and sesame. Served in a sizzling hot stone bowl
- W/ Beef€10.45
- W/ Double Beef€12.45
- Happy Hour - W/ Beef€9.45
- Happy Hour - W/ Double Beef€11.45
Beyond Bibimbap€12.45
100% plant-based Beyond Beef marinated in our secret Sukiyaki sauce, stir fried mushrooms, red bell peppers, and white onions. Flavored in butter and sesame oil, with green onions and sesame seeds served over rice
- W/ Double Beyond Beef€15.45
- Happy Hour€11.45
- Happy Hour - W/ Double Beyond Beef€14.45
Vegetable Sukiyaki Bibimbap€10.45
Rice, button mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, green and white onions, red bell peppers, butter, sesame, and shoyu BBQ sauce
Garlic Fried Rice*€8.45
Garlic rice with green onions, white onions, egg yolk, sesame, and garlic chips
Spicy Beef Bibimbap€11.95
Beef rib meat and rice doused in our signature Umakara Sauce and garnished with an assortment of bell pepper, shishito pepper, corn, sesame, green onions, and chili flakes
White Rice
- Regular€3.50
- Large€5.00
Organic Brown Rice€4.50

Noodle

Experience Spicy with Umami Flavor! Spicy Umami Chili (17 cal) Add For +$1

Garlic Noodles
Thick, chewy garlic noodles served in a sizzling stone bowl with choice of:
- W/ Chicken€10.95
- Happy Hour - W/ Chicken€9.45
- W/ Vegetables (Vegetarian)€11.95
- W/ Shrimp€13.45
Spicy Beef Ramen**€10.95
Kalbi soup broth, thin-sliced beef, egg, green onions, vegetables, sesame, and sesame oil
Spicy Chigae Ramen* **€10.95
Rich and spicy soup, topped with kimchi, ground chicken, tofu, green onions, and sesame seeds. Finished with a poached egg dropped in the center
Goma Negi Shio Ramen**€10.45
Oxtail based house broth, kakuni chashu, egg, green onions, sesame, and sesame oil
Tonkotsu Ramen**€10.45
Rich pork bone broth, topped with kakuni chashu, boiled egg, chopped green onions and red bell peppers, and a dash of sesame seeds

What 728 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Good for groups
Greater Boston
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Good for groups
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Strange customer service, they added 20% tips for the party of four people Over the phone they have told me it’s gonna be 20% for the party over six people I think the server was trying to scam us Very unhappy customers
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great birthday celebration. Staff were so nice and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience and excellent service. We were satisfied
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Greater Boston
1 review
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5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Arnold always so welcoming and giving the best service !
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RebeccaS
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious- we got the ramen and opted out of the bbq this time around.
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MariaP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and value! Celebrating a bday and it was beautifully celebrated by staff too!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There has never been a time that I have been to this location and it disappoints, the service is outstanding and the quality as well as freshness of all of the food exceeds expectations each time.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great experience. Mario was awesome, spicy cabbage salad is gas.
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VacationBabeBoston
Greater Boston
18 reviews
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5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 28 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely waitress who was very attentive for lunch on Thursday, March 28th and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal of Boneless Short Ribs (Galbi), Boneless Chicken with a pesto sauce (Dak Galbi), Thin Sliced Beef Brisket (Chadolbagi), Short steak (jumulleok), Flank Steak (Chimasal), and vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, and other veggies. We started with miso soup that was excellent, a large salad that we shared with horseradish dressing, and a bowl of rice. The Korean BBQ uses charcoal which gives the meat a more authentic flavor. The meat was thinly sliced and marinated before cooking. Korean BBQ grills are designed to be used indoors, and when the grill started getting pieces of food stuck, our waitress, removed the grill and gave us a new grill. There were three sauces to enjoy with the meat which were teriyaki, ponzu, and spicy sauce. We very much enjoyed the experience, and spent two hours enjoying our meal. My colleague is from Seoul, and she knows an authentic barbecue restaurant, and I chose the restaurant because of all the positive reviews. We will be back again! Thank you so much for a wonderful meal! Our sincere thanks!
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OARM
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on 23 March 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was filled with smoke. No ventilation. Tables filthy and sauces for meat were sticky and gross. Would not recommend.
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You can order delivery directly from Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA using the Order Online button. Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 259-6666.

Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA is rated 4.6 stars by 728 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

19 May 2024

19:00

Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

16-18 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00–17:00 Mon–Thu 20:30–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
We provide parking validation, please ask host for details.
Public Transit
Red Line Harvard Square Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
You are the Chef!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.gyu-kaku.com/cambridge-harvard-square/
Phone number
(857) 259-6666
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 743-8477

Gift card

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Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Small Plates

Gyu-Sushi

Spicy Tuna Volcano*€8.45

Edamame€4.50

Garlic Edamame€5.50

Spicy Jalapeño Edamame€5.50

Napa Kimchi€5.50

Wakame Seaweed Salad€4.95

Spicy Cold Tofu€5.95

Shio Negi Cold Tofu€5.95

Spicy Cabbage Salad€5.95

Garlic Shio Cabbage€3.95

Spicy Addicting Cucumber€5.95

Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings€6.95

Steamed Chili Dumplings€7.50

Yuzu Shishito Peppers€7.45

Tuna Poké Nachos*€11.00

Chili Mayo Fried Shrimp€9.45

Chili & Yuzu Roast Beef€10.00

Fried Bacon Chips€7.95

Japanese Chicken Karaage€6.95

Takoyaki€7.45

Vegetable Spring Rolls€7.95

Cheese Corn Butter€6.45

Fried Calamari€7.50

Fried Cheese Wontons€6.45

Miso Chili Wings€10.00

Black Pepper Wings€9.45

Salad

Yuzu Avocado Salad€9.95

Gyu-Kaku Salad

Karaage Avocado Salad€10.45

Soup

Seaweed Soup€3.95

Egg Soup€4.95

Miso Soup€3.95

Spicy Tofu Chigae Soup*€9.45

Premium Beef

Prime Kalbi Short Rib*€16.45

Harami Skirt Steak*€13.45

Kobe Style Kalbi Short Rib*€26.45

Harami in Secret Pot*€29.00

Beef Tongue*€15.45

Beef

Premium Sirloin*€10.45

Bistro Hanger Steak*€9.95

Kalbi Chuck Rib*€9.95

New York Steak*€10.45

Filet Mignon*€10.95

Angus Beef Rib*€8.45

Toro Beef*€8.45

Yaki-Shabu Beef*€8.45

Marinades

Miso

Sweet Soy Tare

Shio

Basil

Garlic

Teriyaki

Spicy Jalapeño Miso

Poultry

Chicken Basil*€6.45

Chicken Teriyaki*€6.45

Garlic Shoyu Chicken Thigh*€6.95

Duck Breast*€9.95

Pork

Pork Belly*€7.45

Spicy Pork*€6.95

Japanese Pork Sausages*€6.45

BBQ Booster

Scallion Sauce

Cheese Fondue

Original Garlic Butter€2.45

Herb Garlic Butter€2.45

Spicy Miso Garlic Butter€2.45