Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Menu

$$Japanese, Barbecue, Izakaya

329 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

À la Carte & Happy Hour Menu
- Gyu-Sushi
  With premium roast beef, Japanese shoyu BBQ sauce, and kuki-wasabi on the side
  $5.45
- Garlic Edamame
  $6.00
- Spicy Jalapeño Edamame
  $6.00
- Garlic Shio Cabbage
  $3.95
- Steamed Chili Dumplings
  Pork dumplings with crunchy chili garlic oil
  $8.00
- Chili Mayo Fried Shrimp
  Deep-Fried tail-on shrimp tossed in our crunchy garlic aioli sauce with fresh chopped green onions
  $9.45
- Chili & Yuzu Roast Beef
  Gyu-Kaku signature roast beef topped with crunchy chili garlic yuzu oil
  $10.00
- Japanese Chicken Karaage
  Juicy Japanese fried chicken served with chili mayo sauce
  $7.45
- Fried Calamari
  Served with yuzu basil aioli
  $7.50
- Miso Chili Wings
  Chicken wings coated in our sweet and spicy miso chili sauce
  $10.00
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
  Mixed vegetables, daikon radish, hardboiled egg slices in our sesame house dressing
  $4.95
- Karaage Avocado Salad
  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
  $10.45
- Seaweed Soup
  $3.95
- Egg Soup
  Silken egg in vegetable broth
  $4.95
- Miso Soup
  Traditional Japanese soup
  $3.95
- Spicy Tofu Chigae Soup*
  Kimchi, ground chicken, tofu, sesame, egg, and green onions
  $9.95
- Prime Kalbi Short Rib
  Juicy marbled USDA prime beef that melts in your mouth. Served with premium dipping sauce. Marinade choices: Sweet Soy Tare / Salt & Pepper
  $16.45
- Harami Skirt Steak
  Our best-selling 21-day aged skirt steak. Marinade choices: Miso / Shio
  $13.45
- Kobe Style Kalbi Short Rib
  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
  $26.45
- Harami In Secret Pot
  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
  $29.00
- 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
- Scallion Sauce
  Great with Beef Tongue*, Kobe Style Kalbi Short Rib*, & more!
  $2.00
- Cheese Fondue
  Great with Chicken*, Broccoli, & more!
  $3.45
- Original Garlic Butter
  Never too much garlic! Fan favorite for garlic lovers
  $2.95
- Herb Garlic Butter
  Combines the herbal aroma of parsley with umami packed garlic
  $2.95
- Spicy Miso Garlic Butter
  Our signature Miso marinade is even better with garlic
  $2.95
- Kuki Wasabi
  The king of Japanese condiments. This condiment goes well with simple flavors such as salt and pepper or ponzu sauce
  $2.00
- Crunchy Chili Garlic Sauce
  A Japanese magical topping that harmonize garlic and spiciness with miso. It pairs well with noodles and rice too!
  $2.50
- Premium Dipping Sauce
  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
  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
  Gyu-Kaku original sweet soy sauce. A magical sauce that goes well with anything. (cal per serving)
- Spicy
  Gyu-Kaku original hot & spicy sauce. It carries a good amount of bold Umami flavor. (cal per serving)
- Miso Butter Salmon
  Salmon filets served in a foil packet
  $9.50
- Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap
  Sukiyaki-marinated beef, rice topped with white onions, green onions, and sesame. Served in a sizzling hot stone bowl
  $9.45
- Vegetable Sukiyaki Bibimbap
  Rice, button mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, green and white onions, red bell peppers, butter, sesame, and shoyu BBQ sauce
  $10.45
- Garlic Fried Rice
  Garlic rice with green onions, white onions, egg yolk, sesame, and garlic chips
  $8.45
- Spicy Beef Bibimbap
  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
  $11.95
- White Rice
  $4.00
- Organic Brown Rice
  $4.50
- Garlic Noodles
  Thick, chewy garlic noodles served in a sizzling stone bowl with choice of:
  $9.45
- Spicy Beef Ramen
  Kalbi soup broth, thin-sliced beef, egg, green onions, vegetables, sesame, and sesame oil
  $10.95
- Spicy Chigae Ramen*
  Rich and spicy soup, topped with kimchi, ground chicken, tofu, green onions, and sesame seeds. Finished with a poached egg dropped in the center
  $11.45
- Goma Negi Shio Ramen
  Oxtail based house broth, kakuni chashu, egg, green onions, sesame, and sesame oil
  $10.95
- Tonkotsu Ramen
  Rich pork bone broth, topped with kakuni chashu, boiled egg, chopped green onions and red bell peppers, and a dash of sesame seeds
  $10.95
Drink Menu
- Asahi Draft (Super Dry Asahi)
  Imported from Japan!
  $5.25
- Kirin Draft (Kirin Ichiban)
  $4.25
- House Sake
  Our signature sake pairs well with just about anything. Served hot or cold for your enjoyment
  $6.00
- Gyu-Kaku Nigori Sake
  Unfiltered sake with a cloudy and milky texture. Sweet and rich!
  $11.25
- Mio Sparkling Sake
  Refreshingly easy to drink and appeals to a wide range of tastes. Crafted in the traditional brewing style: with rice, water, and koji
  $13.50
- Sapporo Draft
  $4.25
- Kurosawa
  $21.00
- Hakutsuru Superior
  $18.50
- Kikusui
  $15.50
- Hana Lychee Flavored Sake
  $16.00
- Strawberry Nigori
  $13.50
- Iichiko, Barley
  $30.50
- Umeshu
  $6.00
- Chardonnay
  $6.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon
  $6.00
- Coca-Cola®
  $3.50
- Diet Coke®
  (0 cal)
  $3.50
- Sprite®
  $3.50
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
  (0 cal)
  $3.50
- Lemonade
  $3.50
- Root Beer
  $3.50
- Iced Green Tea
  (0 cal)
  $3.00
- Iced Oolong Tea
  (0 cal)
  $3.00
- Flavored Iced Tea
  Choose from Lychee, Passion Fruit, or Peach
  $4.00
- Apple Juice
  $3.50
- Orange Juice
  $3.50
- Cranberry Juice
  $3.50
- Ramune
  $3.00
- Japanese Soda
  Choose from Melon or Grape
  $3.50
- Calpico
  $3.50
- Still Water
  (0 cal)
  $2.00
- Red Bull Energy Drink
  $5.00
- Red Bull Sugarfree
  $5.00
- Red Bull Yellow Edition "Tropical"
  $5.00
A5 Wagyu Menu
- A5 Wagyu Kalbi Short Rib Slice
  Decadent - Buttery - Umami. The king of the belly cuts. This Wagyu is extremely tender and melts like butter on the tongue. Rich umami and subtle sweetness thanks to extreme marbling. Seasoning: Salt & Pepper. How to cook?: Sear in the middle of the grill over high heat. Recommended doneness: Medium rare
  $70.00
- A5 Wagyu Kalbi Short Rib Mix Cut
  Beefy - Fatty - Rich. Served mixed-cut to showcase the textures and flavors created by the interplay of red meat and fat. Seasoning: Salt and Pepper. How to cook?: Slowly cook around the edge of the grill. Recommended doneness: Medium
  $60.00
- Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
- Miso Soup X2
- Edamame
- Gyu-Sushi (4 Pcs)
- Japanese Chicken Karaage
- A5 Wagyu Sampler
  Salt & Pepper
- Harami Skirt Steak
  Miso
- Filet Mignon
  Salt & Pepper
- Chicken
  Basil
- Pork Belly
  Shio
- Shrimp
  Garlic
- Matcha Tiramisu X2
- Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
- Miso Soup X3
- Edamame
- Gyu-Sushi (6 Pcs)
- Japanese Chicken Karaage
- Garlic Noodles
  w/ Chicken
- A5 Wagyu Kalbi Short Rib Slice
  Salt & Pepper
- A5 Wagyu Kalbi Short Rib Mix
  Salt & Pepper
- Harami Skirt Steak
  Miso
- Filet Mignon
  Salt & Pepper
- Chicken
  Basil
- Pork Belly
  Shio
- Shrimp
  Garlic
- Matcha Tiramisu X3
Course Menu
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
- Miso Soup ×2
- White Rice ×2
- Edamame
- Bistro Hanger Steak
  Miso
- Yaki-Shabu Beef
  Miso
- Toro Beef
  Sweet Soy Tare
- Angus Beef Rib
  Sweet Soy Tare
- Umakara Pork
- Chicken
  Basil
- Assorted Vegetables
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
- Miso Soup ×2
- White Rice ×2
  Upgrade to Beef, Sukiyaki Bibimbap +$3
- Gyu-Sushi (2 Pcs)
- Edamame
- Japanese Chicken Karaage
- Umakara Ribeye
- Yaki-Shabu Beef
  Miso
- New York Steak
  Garlic
- Toro Beef
  Sweet Soy Tare
- Premium Sirloin
  Sweet Soy Tare. Upgrade to Prime Kalbi, Short Rib Sweet Soy Tare +$5
- Bistro Hanger Steak
  Miso. Upgrade to Harami Skirt Steak Miso +$3
- S'mores (2 Pcs)
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
- Miso Soup ×2
- Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap
- Gyu-Sushi (4 Pcs)
- Napa Kimchi
- Prime Kalbi Short Rib
  Sweet Soy Tare
- Harami Skirt Steak
  Miso
- Filet Mignon
  Salt & Pepper
- Umakara Ribeye
- Pork Belly
  Shio
- Shrimp
  Garlic
- Broccoli
  w/ Cheese Fondue
- Gyu-Kaku Salad
- Miso Soup ×3
- White Rice ×3
- Gyu-Sushi (3 Pcs)
- Cheese Corn Butter
- Fried Calamari
- Umakara Ribeye
- Yaki-Shabu Beef
  Miso
- Toro Beef
  Sweet Soy Tare
- Chicken Basil
  w/ Cheese Fondue
- Pork Belly
  Shio
- Harami In Secret Pot
- Kalbi Chuck Rib
  Sweet Soy Tare
- Garlic Mushroom
- S'mores (3 Pcs)
- Gyu-Kaku Salad ×2
- Miso Soup ×4
- Chicken Garlic Noodle ×2
- Gyu-Sushi (4 Pcs)
- Edamame
- Napa Kimchi
- Japanese Fried Chicken
- Spicy Tuna Volcano
- Prime Kalbi Short Rib
  Sweet Soy Tare
- Filet Mignon
  Salt & Pepper
- Umakara Ribeye
- Bistro Hanger Steak
  Miso
- New York Steak
  Garlic
- Yaki-Shabu Beef
  Miso
- Chicken
  Basil
- Umakara Pork
- Shrimp
  Garlic
- Kalbi Chuck Rib
  Sweet Soy Tare
- S'mores (4 Pcs)
- Gyu-Kaku Salad ×2
- Spicy Tofu Chigae Soup* ×2
- Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap ×2
- Gyu-Sushi (6 Pcs)
- Edamame ×3
- Fried Pork Gyoza Dumpling ×2
- Prime Kalbi Short Rib
  Sweet Soy Tare ×2
- Harami Skirt Steak* ×2
  Miso
- Filet Mignon* ×2
  Salt & Pepper
- Premium Sirloin* ×2
  Sweet Soy Tare
- Yaki-Shabu Beef* ×2
  Miso
- Pork Belly* ×2
  Shio
- Shrimp* ×2
  Garlic
- Assorted Vegetables ×2
- S' Mores (6 Pcs)

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Menu

À la Carte & Happy Hour Menu

Gyu-Sushi

Garlic Edamame

Spicy Jalapeño Edamame

Garlic Shio Cabbage

Steamed Chili Dumplings

Chili Mayo Fried Shrimp

Chili & Yuzu Roast Beef

Japanese Chicken Karaage

Fried Calamari

Miso Chili Wings

Gyu-Kaku Salad

Karaage Avocado Salad

Seaweed Soup

Egg Soup

Miso Soup

Spicy Tofu Chigae Soup*

Prime Kalbi Short Rib

Harami Skirt Steak

Kobe Style Kalbi Short Rib

Harami In Secret Pot

Miso

Sweet Soy Tare

Shio

Basil

Garlic

Teriyaki

Spicy Jalapeño Miso

Scallion Sauce

Cheese Fondue

Original Garlic Butter

Herb Garlic Butter

Spicy Miso Garlic Butter

Kuki Wasabi

Crunchy Chili Garlic Sauce

Premium Dipping Sauce

Ponzu

Sweet Soy

Spicy

Miso Butter Salmon

Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap

Vegetable Sukiyaki Bibimbap

Garlic Fried Rice

Spicy Beef Bibimbap

White Rice

Organic Brown Rice

Garlic Noodles

Spicy Beef Ramen

Spicy Chigae Ramen*

Goma Negi Shio Ramen

Tonkotsu Ramen

Drink Menu

Asahi Draft (Super Dry Asahi)

Kirin Draft (Kirin Ichiban)

House Sake

Gyu-Kaku Nigori Sake

Mio Sparkling Sake

Sapporo Draft

Kurosawa

Hakutsuru Superior

Kikusui

Hana Lychee Flavored Sake

Strawberry Nigori

Iichiko, Barley

Umeshu

Chardonnay

Cabernet Sauvignon

Coca-Cola®

Diet Coke®

Sprite®

Unsweetened Iced Tea

Lemonade

Root Beer

Iced Green Tea

Iced Oolong Tea

Flavored Iced Tea

Apple Juice

Orange Juice

Cranberry Juice