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    Gaku

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Martini and whiskey sour. So good
    Danielle Y.

    My favorite bar of all time! The cocktails are amazing. I always order a whiskey sour. After coming here whiskey sours at any other bar do not taste the same! They don't even come close. So exquisitely crafted. Yagi-san is the most amazing legendary bartender. The bar itself is low key and relaxing. But the people here are the best part. Every single person here is full of joy and laughter. You will not find this kind of vibe or drinks anywhere else. I almost don't want to write this review so that this place doesn't get too popular. The best of the best !!!! Thank you Yagi-San and the rest of the Gaku bar fam!

    Dirty martini, acidic

    Wow what a memorable and great experience I had here, thank you to the wonderful bartender that was serving. I am absolutely grateful my friends and I walked here looking for a bar on a weeknight. This is a Japanese style bar, different than your regular bar this a lounge that is great for a quality detailed than your normal cocktail and the ambiance is awesome for socializing or going on a date or to come have a drink yourself. Will make the greatest drink to your absolute liking at your preference. Very kind, friendly, and attentive staff, once again thank you very much.

    Manhattan
    Adam H.

    Classic Japanese bar and lounge tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. Made an amazing highball, Manhattan, whiskey sour. The bartender is extremely respectful and amazing at his craft highly recommend

    Gin and Tonic
    Vicky C.

    Japanese hostess bar. Ambiance was inviting, and the Gin and Tonic was a standout. Bar charge begins at $10 for the first hour, followed by $5 for each subsequent hour. Overall, a distinctive experience worth trying.

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    7 months ago

    Great bar with a fantastic ambiance, reminds me of cocktail bars in Japan. The highballs here are fantastic and I would highly recommend!

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    1 year ago

    You can taste the love in each drink. I recommend the lychee martini and the espresso martini.

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    The best drinks in town and nice service. The place could use some remodeling though, the carpet needs to be changed and walls painted.

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    This place has a great bartender who serves good drinks. Price is kinda high though.

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    Made an amazing highball, Manhattan, whiskey sour.

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