Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, Now Grillin' at GH Mall in Greenhills

The new GH Mall in Greenhills is quickly emerging as the neighborhood's hottest dining and shopping destination with the opening of more restaurants. If yakiniku is your thing, then join the welcoming bandwagon for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ...

Fire up your table-top grill, we've got a serious yakiniku situation with juicy chicken, Buta Karubi, Harami and Wagyu Rosu prepped and ready to grill. At Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, now open at the new GH Mall in Greenhills. And come hungry. 

Lovers of yakiniku and Japanese style BBQ are familiar with Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, known for their wide selection of premium meat cuts grilled on their special "smokeless" table-top grills. Established back in 1996 in Japan, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ now has well over 800 branches worldwide with two in Manila. At its newest location in GH Mall in Greenhills, diners can enjoy a sumptuous yakiniku feast with the finest meats grilled just the way you like it right on your table. And there's just nothing quite like an array of choice cuts fresh off the grill and enjoyed at its flavorful peak. 

At the entrance, you'll notice the elevated floor of the new restaurant. The reason? To accommodate the massive network of exhaust pipes for their "smokeless" grilling experience. Admit it, you love everything about the barbecue experience except maybe bringing home the aromatic fragrance with you. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ incorporates some pretty impressive and innovative engineering into the elegant space...

...with specially designed table-top gas grill configurations housing intake fans sucking the smoke down through the underground pipes. That means no unnecessary distractions so you can focus on the grill and immerse yourself in the savory richness of your yakiniku feast at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. It's the little touches like this that make the new location of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in GH Mall special. Some may argue that it's the smoke that adds that extra kick in flavor, but Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has that covered. And this becomes immediately evident from that first bite all the way to the last. The warm earth and light wood tones of the sleek interiors provide a calming color palette setting the mood for a lavish yakiniku dining experience. 

Now with two branches in Manila, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ brings a taste of their world-famous yakiniku to more neighborhoods. The savory flavors of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ are the perfect addition to GH Mall's growing roster of dining destinations offering both quality and freshness plus the unique experience of table-top grilling. 

From its innovative "smokeless" table-top grill and premium selection of choice meats like Wagyu Beef and tempting variety of cuts like Harami or skirt steak, Karubi or boneless short ribs, tender Brisket, Tenderloin and Ribeye from the US and Australia along with succulent seafood, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in GH Mall is ready to tease and satisfy all your yakiniku cravings. Time to fire up that table-top grill...

Start with the refreshing Kani Salad topped with crabstick strips and creamy silky smooth dressing to open up the palate. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ also offers the Horenso Salad (P 285) with garden fresh spinach topped with crispy garlic and slathered in nutty sesame dressing, the Wakame Salad (P 254) with seaweed and mixed greens, the classic Caesar Salad (P 245) and Sanchu Lettuce Wrap (P 195) with Ssamjang paste and mayo perfectly pairing with your grilled meats and a great alternative to steamed white rice. 

A comforting bowl of Miso Soup (P 155) is another excellent starter option at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. Other soup choices include the Ishinabe Tofu Chige Soup (P 425) with tofu, pork and mildly spicy kimuchi and the Wakame Egg Soup (P 195). 

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ also offers a full line-up of savory starters in its menu like the Steamed Gyoza (P 215) with its ground pork and vegetable filling. Who doesn't love gyoza, right? 

The soft dumpling contrasts with the lightly crisp bottom for that delectable play on textures and flavors with each bite. You can also opt for the Fried Gyoza (P 245) topped with okonomiyaki sauce and creamy mayo. 

The Tofu Steak (P 260) with soft silky tofu draped in crisp breading with vegetables and Japanese steak sauce is another tasty starter at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. The sweet and savory notes from the sauce and vegetables complements the nutty hints of the tofu that will surely have you going for another bite.

Other options include the Seaweed Fries (P 215), Fried Battered Shrimp (P 375), Beef Croquette (P 145), Yasai Chijimi (P 215) or Korean style pancake, Chicken Teriyaki (P 245), Crispy Pork Belly (P 295) and Fried Octopus (P 325). 

And there's more. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ also offers a variety of Yakitori like Negima (P 130), Butabara (P 130), Pork & Scallions (P 130), Miso Butter Corn (P 95), Enoki Maki (P 130), Asupra Bacon Maki (P 130), Pork Japanese Meatballs (P 130) and Chicken Japanese Meatballs (P 130). Noods? try the Ishiyaki Seaweed Udon (P 350) or the Ishiyaki Chicken Udon (P 295). 

The tempting array of starters are a tasty prelude to the savory main courses of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ's grilled offerings. The Buta Karubi (P 265) with slabs of pork belly in Shio or salt is the opening salvo in a lavish yakiniku feast. You can also go for other marinade options from the sweet Tare, Miso or Spicy Miso. 

Next, a trio of meats were then served with marinated and seasoned Chicken Thigh Fillet (P 195) in Shio, Tare, Miso, Spicy Miso, Teriyaki, Garlic and Basil. Then, the Harami (P 395) or skirt steak from the US along with the Wagyu Rosu (P 1,099) round out the first batch of for the grill. 

From the savory selection of premium meats to the different marinades and seasoning options, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ makes it easy for you to customize your yakiniku feast. Ready to grill? 

The juicy fillets of Chicken Thighs take the longest to grill followed by the Buta Karubi or pork belly. The Harami needs a few minutes while the Wagyu Rosu takes mere seconds to be romanced by the flames, so keep a close eye on the premium slabs of beef on the grill. It's easy to overcook the premium beef resulting in tough, chewy bites. Once you flip the premium beef for even cooking, you can count down to a flavorful bite fresh off the grill. 

The fillet of Chicken Thighs with its longer cooking time gives it a nice and delicate layer of charred finish adding to its flavor while the the extra time on the grill gives a delectable crispness to the Buta Karubi. The deep and bold flavors of the Harami are released with each bite while the premium Wagyu Rosu after just a few seconds on the grill drapes the palate with its buttery richness. Pair your meats with steamed white rice or better yet, the Sanchu Lettuce Wrap. 

In addition to the Wagyu Rosu, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ also offers the Wagyu Tenderloin (P 3,250), the Wagyu Tongue (P 750) and Wagyu Ribeye (P 3,299). If you want to try something different for a change of pace, the Duck Breast (P 645) is an equally rich option for the grill. And don't pass up on their succulent seafood selections too. 

One more round? Absolutely. Don't forget to ask about their Eat-All-You-Can promotion for only P 1,088 for adults and P 598 for children (conditions apply, see fine print for details). 

From appetizers, soups, salads and even yakitori and katsu all the way to dessert plus eight meat options for the grill, the Eat-All-You-Can promotion has to be one of the best deals in the metro. 

The Harami and Wagyu Rosu are definitely high up on my list for the perfect yakiniku feast at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. And if yakiniku is your game, you can't go wrong with Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ at its newest location in GH Mall. 

After a few more rounds, you've mastered the art of the grill delicately balancing both time and temperature and deservedly rewarded by a perfect bite at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. 

With the opening of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in GH Mall, yakiniku lovers now have a go-to spot in Greenhills for that fresh off the grill craving. A La Carte or the Eat-All-You Can option, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has you covered. 

Cap your sumptuous yakiniku feast with dessert like the Gyu-Kaku Vanilla Ice Cream (P 95) with soya bean powder and brown sugar syrup for a fitting ending. Other exciting ice cream variants include the Popcorn Ice Cream (P 95), the Kuroguma Ice Cream (P 95) or Matcha Ice Cream (P 95). You can even go for all four variants with the Ice Cream Platter (P 325) if you still have room. 

Yakiniku and table-top grilling remain popular options in the local restaurant scene. In Greenhills, that's Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, now open at GH Mall...

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is located at the Lower Ground Phase 1, GH Mall, Greenhills, San Juan. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/gyukakuph/ and https://www.instagram.com/gyukakuph/ for more information and updates. 

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