Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Dorchester

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ brings tabletop yakiniku to Dorchester. Rather than receiving a finished plate, guests cook premium meats themselves over a smokeless grill at the center of the table, deciding exactly how done each piece should be. The restaurant pairs the grill with Japanese drinks such as sake and shochu, plus cold beer, and pitches the meal as a chance for friends and family to spend time together, talk and laugh.

The concept comes from Japan, where the first Gyu-Kaku opened in Tokyo in 1996; the chain now operates hundreds of restaurants worldwide. The menu is built around marinated beef, with cuts such as short rib and skirt steak, and also includes pork, chicken, seafood and vegetables for the grill. Rice and noodle dishes fill out the table, and small plates encourage diners to share and try several cuts.

What to Know

• The Dorchester location is set up to host special events and group gatherings.
• Gyu-Kaku means bull’s horn in Japanese.
• The chain’s dessert menu includes s’mores, toasted over the same tabletop grill.