This lively eatery infuses Japanese flair into a pub-like setting, serving delicious meats and an interactive dining experience that promises plenty of fun.
"“This is a late entry in terms of my journey, because Noah loves cooking meat, braising meat, and slow-cooking meat. There's always meat cooking in our house and he loves to be in control. So the idea of going somewhere and cooking and being in charge, even in a restaurant, is big to him. I love the experiential thing of getting to cook for each other and have it be communal. It's really fun energy. I like to go there when I'm seeing a jukebox musical or something that's high energy and fun because it really puts you in that mood. It's also pretty good for pre-show because it's not crazy heavy. I mean, obviously you get pretty full because it's meat, but it's just individual pieces of the meat and some veggies. I usually get some edamame and some salad. The meat's really delicious and well marinated. And it's fun to be in control of your meal. Maybe some people think it’s blasphemy to come to a restaurant and be in charge of the cook. But I think it's really fun, especially if that's the adventure you're choosing.”" - brennan carley
"If you want to eat a lot of meat and get the vague sensation of having “cooked” without actually going through the hassle of preparing food and cleaning up afterward, Gyu Kaku is an excellent choice. Yeah, it’s a chain, but it’s consistently good, and you can make s’mores at your table for dessert. All of their locations are open on Thanksgiving, and each one is ideal for a big group of friends who find the colonial implications of the holiday troubling. " - carina finn koeppicus
"Gyu-Kaku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Midtown where you can grill your own meats and try a ton of different things for around $25-30 per person. We’d recommend making a reservation, because it gets packed with groups and families - especially during the daily Happy Hour, when all the food is discounted and there’s a giant two-person set meal option for $55. Also, know that there’s a good chance your clothes will smell like meat after you leave." - Hannah Albertine
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