Gyu-Kaku Awards

Gyu-Kaku Restaurant Review:

Japanese barbecue cooking, called yakiniku, is a rare find in OC. Gyu-Kaku is unique with its do-it-yourself marinades and circular charcoal braziers (smokeless grills) for your choice of meats, chicken, seafood and vegetables. We enjoy the Chilean sea bass, garlic shrimp, ahi, aged boneless Black Angus short rib and sliced skirt steak. There are also specialty cuts of gyutan (tongue) for more adventurous diners. Before you start your sizzle, you can order up starters like pork gyoza dumplings and seaweed salad. At meal’s end, try the Surf City-inspired s’mores to grill or other traditional Japanese desserts, like pancakes with sweet red bean paste, black sesame ice cream or grilled mochi with a Japanese-style syrup. Lunch is straightforward, as guests can partake in either five ounces of short rib or chicken teriyaki. You can pair whatever you order with a beer, saké or shochu. Take advantage of the free parking in the structure just behind the restaurant. Not in HB? There are also locations in Brea and Tustin.