We're celebrating a special occasion today and decided to have dinner at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ.
We visited the Gyu-Kaku branch that's walking distance from our place. I called in yesterday to make a reservation since it's recommended. The lady over the phone advised that we should have our BC Vaccine Passport and an ID ready.
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| Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Dining |
Since it's our first time at Gyu-Kaku, we ordered the Chef's Favourite BBQ Course for 2 people. It included the following items:
Starters
- 2x Miso Soup
- Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap
- 4 pcs Gyu-Sushi
- Napa Kimchi
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
BBQ Items
- Gyu-Kaku Kabli Short Rib
- Harami Skirt Steak
- Filet Mignon
- Umakara Ribeye
- Garlic Shio Cabbage
- Pork Belly
- Shrimp Garlic
- Broccoli with Cheese
Almost all Gyu-Kaku's Must-Try items are on the list above, so I am pleased with what we ordered. On top of the Chef's Favourite BBQ Course, we also ordered three items from the Small Plates section of the menu:
- Fried Chicken Karaage
- Takoyaki
- Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings
Chef's Favourite BBQ Course
The first three items to arrive are the Miso Soup, Gyu-Kaku Salad, and Napa Kimchi.
The Miso Soup is your traditional miso soup. Meanwhile, the Napa Kimchi is super spicy and such a great palate cleanser. I enjoyed the Gyu-Kaku Salad too, but before we could finish it, more items arrived.
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| Napa Kimchi, Miso Soup, and Gyu-Kaku Salad |
After the appetizers, three BBQ items and the Gyu-Sushi arrived. I enjoyed Filet Mignon the most. It melts in your mouth, and it's so delicious.
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| Gyu-Sushi, Filet Mignon, Harami Skirt Steak, and Umakara Ribeye |
After the meats, our three small plates arrived. I will order the fried chicken again. The takoyaki and gyoza are okay, but not something I'll order again.
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| Takoyaki, Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings, Fried Chicken Karaage |
After the three small plates, the Pork Belly, Broccoli with Cheese, and Garlic Shio Cabbage arrived. But I forgot to take a picture since I'm busy stuffing my face with delicious meat.
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| Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap |
This is another must-get for me the next time we're back. Finally, the penultimate items to arrive on our table are the Shrimp Garlic and Gyu-Kaku Kabli Short Rib.
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| Shrimp Garlic and Gyu-Kaku Kalbi Short Rib |
Gyu-Kaku Desserts
My husband has a sweet tooth, and we ordered three of the available desserts.
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| Matcha Tiramisu White cake lady finers with matcha green tea cream |
This is what all Matcha Tiramisu aspire to be. Not overly sweet and excellent matcha flavour.
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| Taiyaki with Matcha Ice Cream A fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red beans. Deep-fried and served with a scoop of ice cream. |
I enjoyed the Taiyaki more than I should. The deep-fried pastry should be enough to make me happy, but the matcha ice cream on the side made it over the top better.
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| S'mores Classic campfire s'mores. Roast the marshmallows over the grill |
I enjoyed roasting the s'mores, but it was so sticky and difficult to eat. I love it!
Note to future me, order the Matcha Tiramisu and Taiyaki with Ice Cream again. Next time, create your own course and choose the following items again.
- Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap
- Napa Kimchi
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
- Gyu-Kaku Kalbi Short Rib
- Harami Skirt Steak
- Filet Mignon
- Fried Chicken Karaage
Maybe try the following items:
- Okonomiyaki (hopefully, it won't be sold out)
- Seawood Soup
- Kobe Style Kalbi Short Rib (instead of Gyu-Kaku Kalbi Short Rib)
- Harami in Secret Pot (instead of Harami Skirt Steak)
I can't wait to come back!
