Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

6 recent ratings
$$$ • Japanese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Dessert, Sushi
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6 ratings

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1221 Kapiolani Blvd #105
Honolulu, HI 96814

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
2 months ago

Great spot. The menu is marked and the dipping sauces are all GF as well as many of the marinades but the servers don’t always know offhand what is or is not GF and will refer you back to the menu. They bring things out quickly and you cook them at the table. I avoid some of the sides that seem like they could be riskier for CC, but have always felt safe with meats, grilled veggies, rice and mochi ice cream!

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Celiac
9 months ago

We explicitly told the server of my celiac gluten allergy and he assured me that all the sauces and marinades were gluten free. He then brought soup and salad to the table, which I proceeded to eat, and thought to double check. The manger came over and said that the soup, salad and rice dish I ordered were not gluten free! Apparently we had a “newer” server. Ask for the manager next time you go there to make sure! Other than that, the gluten free food was tasty but unfortunately I got sick.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

Love this place. So glad it’s a chain. I did not have to worry about cooking meat with gluten containing items. My party ordered all gf meats (so no chicken teriyaki) and the sauces on the table were all gf.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Reservations recommended
  • — Takeout
  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Lunch

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Almost all of the bbq menu is gluten free including the sauces. Anything fried is not gf and they do not have a dedicated fryer. But the bbq is really what you come for anyway. The server was knowledgeable and answered all questions and even went to double check with the chef on their statements. Was a great meal and felt completely safe. My son who is celiac had no reaction and loved his garlic fried rice.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
Other
  • — Reservations recommended
  • — Good for keto
  • — Good for kids
  • — Healthy options
2 years ago

My whole family is gluten free, then menu is clearly marked with a lot of Options! It was delicious, filling and on Monday, they have happy hour prices all day! Delicious, filling and a super fun experience with our teenagers!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Probably one of the best places I've been to in the past 2 years. They go out of the way to prepare as much as possible gluten free, clearly marked and delicious. Would go back every time I come to HI

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
3 years ago

Gluten free items clearly marked on the menu. Staff is very knowledgeable. Food is delicious. Would highly recommend!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Other
  • — Takeout
  • — Vegan options
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Healthy options
Celiac
4 years ago

The menu clearly marks GF items. They also said all marinades and table sauces are GF. They were also good at being able to do plain veggies without butter for our dairy allergy. Our server wasn’t knowledgeable unfortunately but did go check in the kitchen with our questions. The food was delicious. TBD if it’s celiac friendly and if I get sick from any kind of cross contamination.

4 years ago

So very good. Was such a refreshing experience to have so many DELICIOUS gf options!

5 years ago

Wife ate here and they were very good at making sure that everything was safe. The manager and team really looked after her. Thanks guys!

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5 years ago

Japanese BBQ Place! Amazing staff was very knowledgeable and all meats are marinated GF. All soy sauces are GF as well. It’s delicious and celiac friendly!

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Reviews of this Chain

Celiac
yesterday

Absolutely fantastic experience. Menu clearly marked, staff knowledgeable- and willing to ask the kitchen if unsure about anything. My dad and I shared the Meat Lover's course, and my mom got the Miso Butter Salmon (I tried it, it was yummy) with a side of zucchini. The quality of all the food was outstanding, and everything I ate was absolutely delicious. All the BBQ items in the Meat Lover's course are gf (and so incredibly tasty), the dessert is s'mores so the graham crackers are a no go- but the chocolate and marshmallow are both okay to eat. The starters in the meat lovers course are mostly safe- salad, miso soup, rice, edamame are all safe and delicious, and if you request the gyu sushi to be gf then they'll leave the soy sauce off (or on the side in a bowl for non gf family members to still enjoy). So glad I asked if that one could be gf because it was deLICIOUS. only starter in the meat lover's course that can't be gf is the Japanese chicken karaage, as it is fried chicken. I got green tea and strawberry (I think? Might've been raspberry) mochi for dessert, it was tasty- but the real highlight of the meal was the meat. 10/10 will be returning again!!! ...on very special occasions as it is expensive, but totally worth it!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Salad, Dessert, Soup
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
yesterday

I’ve eaten here multiple times. They are super accommodating and kept pointing out what wasn’t safe to eat. I had a birthday party here and it was fantastic!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
4 days ago

Nice dinner with my son. BBQ grates were very clean. Everything is marked gf on the menu. Their dipping sauces, marinades, etc are all gf except for one. Their kimchi is gf too! The number of gf options is huge. Highly, highly recommend!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bibimbap, Salad, Dessert, Soup
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Good for wheat-free
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

Good gluten free and other allergy option (dairy/veg).

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2 weeks ago

Really good variety of options. All the marinades except one are GF. Waitress Charise was super informed and diligent about everything to do with the allergy. No substitutions allowed on the pre-planned courses but she made an exception and substituted ice cream for the s’mores for dessert (I didn’t even ask). Food was pretty good, nothing extraordinary but it was a fun experience and nice to have so many safe options. Btw— they told me they steam the edamame in the same water as the dumplings therefore not safe for celiacs, be careful. And I was able to eat the sushi (not marked as GF)- waitress clarified it’s just the wasabi on the side that has gluten.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Dessert, Ice Cream, Steak
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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