Gyu-Kaku

Readers' ratings:
    food: 2.29     scene: 2.29     service: 2.14

Kevin Pasadena, CA

The LA Times should re-classify this restaurant as pure Japanese--since it's so darn expensive and the portions are so tiny. I'm sure you would like to pay a lot for three umarinated pieces of bbq passing itself off as Korean, but that's your business. The reason why you should go is for the quality and quantity. It certainly isn't at this Japanese restaurant making a sad attempt at being a fusion Korean bbq. Go to Koreatown for real bbq!

Adrian Hollywood, CA

The Sherman Oaks location was terrific when it first started out. Recently, on a couple of past visits, it has been very sub-par. The servers looked as if they've just rolled out of bed, watched one of them scratch her scalp for 5 minutes and then serve food. Food quality has sunk. Mgmt. is in and out, testament to how well the place really is run. Go to Olympic and one of the Koreatown haunts, it'll be half the price of this place.

miffy Culver City, CA

I think they do have good food and good atomosphere- I love it because I can get Japanese food there

John K. Pasadena, CA

"Bibimba" is actually "Bibimbap"--the correct Korean pronunciation. 'Nuff said. If you want a lot of Korean bibimbap, it certainly isn't here.

S. Takaki West Hollywood, CA

Presentation is not as important as taste. I am Japanese and am well aware of Gyu-Kaku in Japan, but I prefer to visit the Koreatown restaurants. It doesn't matter of age, taste--not presentation should be the standard, and Gyu-Kaku's non-marinated, tiny portions in the U.S. wouldn't fill an ant!

K. Lew Pasadena, CA

Although a bit on the pricey side for such small portions - the food is excellent. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Bibimba - a tableside fried rice dish that is extra crispy. Sounds wierd - but soooo delicious. The Pasadena restaurant is by far the prettiest

Tam Santa Monica, CA

I used to visit Korean town and enjoyed Korean food when I was younger, but not any more. I like Gyu-Kaku a lot more than authentic Korean restaurant in Korean town, because Gyu-Kaku's foods are tastier and have Japanese sensibility in presentation. That is more suitable for social eating than just to full stomach with cheaper price in those Korean town restaurants.