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This AYCE bbq and sushi spot in Bowery is a great dinner or lunch spot with friends or for a date. The interior is decorated with Japanese posters and has private booths for you to enjoy your BBQ at. You order on an iPad and your food is brought out to you soon after. Price for dinner is ~$50, and on Tuesdays it's AYCD hot sake! We ordered a variety of meats as well as appetizers and sashimi. The appetizers were pretty solid. I enjoyed their seaweed salad and seafood pancake. Although their takoyaki was good, I felt like it was a bit too oily. The meat was alright. Although they had good sauces and spices to dip it in, I felt like the quality was a bit too tough for me. The sushi/sashimi was good--better than I expected! Our favorite cut of the night actually ended up being the garlic shrimp. I ended my meal with their jelly appetizer/dessert. Wish there were more options for their AYCE package, but overall, not bad!
I was craving sushi and the fiance was craving meat, so we came to Gyu Ichiro and got the best of both worlds. For dinner, it's $49.95 per person whereas lunch is definitely a better deal. Everything is ordered through an iPad with photos, which is convenient. While the meat isn't Wagyu quality, it's still solid with various options. We had different cuts from filet mignon, steak, beef ribs, shabu beef, pork bowl, beef tongue, beef belly, and more. The pork and chicken selection is quite limited, but the beef is where it's at anyways. As for the sushi, I ordered the kamikaze and golden snake roll which were both good. The proportions were good and good amount of fish on them. There's also a limit of one sushi or sashimi or each kind of fish, which was just ok. The sashimi was just decent, so I'd stick to the rolls here. We also got a couple of sides as well with the lemon boneless chicken feet being quite the star --loved this one! I never knew you could get boneless chicken feet, which made it so easy and fun to eat. Of course you still might find a few bits of bone, but not a big deal. The food came out pretty quickly and we were stuffed by the end. I also enjoyed the yakiniku and chili powder, which was the perfect condiments to the meats. It's such a cute vibe too with the individual private booths for each table. It's perfect for 2-4 people to dine here. It's a tad pricey, but great if you're looking for variety with Japanese BBQ and sushi.
The restaurant was cute and felt authentic with the Japanese decorations and theming. I sat on a booth that was elevated on a platform that was private with walls separating booths. For $50 in NYC, I thought the price was reasonable, coming from DC with their AYCE options. They had a wide selection of sushi, meats, and appetizers you order directly from their tablet (like KPot KBBQ). The scallion pancake was one of my favorite apps, very crispy and had just the right amount of thickness to stuff seafood. The meats tasted fresh and high quality, compared to a grocery store or cheaper restaurants. The service was decent. My table was behind the server's table with the supplies and register. I had to ask them for water or an update on a missing item that was requested on the tablet. However, they were nice and quick about getting me whatever I needed. I would definitely come back here for some good Japanese BBQ that's AYCE. It's a nice change from the many KBBQ AYCE restaurants.
Came for lunch + dinner lunch which is sorta worth it for the AYCE part, options extremely limited but for the price in the 20s isn't to bad. Service is basic just take and come with the dishes, and one perk is you get your own booth so you get privacy Meats - 3/10 Sushi - 5/10 Others - 3/10 Dinner for 50$ (60ish after tax/tip) not worth (avoid), the only difference between lunch and dinner is the sashimi, and that's extremely limited and quality of fish is subpar at best... (a lot of better places for dinner but if no choice might as well) only reason I came was I got influenced because it said "AYCD sake tuesdays" and I guess it wasn't the case
We made reservation just in case the restaurant was pack. Upon arriving we told the staff that reservation was made and it was honor. We were seated immediately inside a booth. At first I didn't realize it but then some people were waiting near a door and realized was seated near the bathroom. I guess there is limited option on where to seat us. So it's a walkway full of private booth. We were seated and given an iPad for ordering. We were given ice water and we ordered as much as we want on the iPad and orders get sent to the kitchen. We were able to tried mostly all the beef, pork cuts on the menu. There were also sashimi and sushi options. No ice cream option in the end. Only a jelly dessert which doesn't seem appealing. Service was quick and but they did missed a vegetable on our list. We were only to order one round of meat as it was too filling to go for a second round of meat. Price was $63 dollars which did not include tips yet.
TLDR: An all-you-can-eat place with a good number of options at a higher price point. It's good for what it is, but there are definitely better options for those in search of a better deal. Food - The meats were good. The marbling wasn't great, but the flavor was definitely there. The additional side options on the iPad are worth trying, but they will definitely distract you from ordering more meat. The taste definitely gets old after a bit, but I'm thankful this is also around the time that the 90-minute timer ended. Service - Orders are mostly done on the iPad. The server really just shows up to refill water, drop off the ordered food, and provide assistance when paying for the bill. Ambiance - We got seated closer to the entrance, so I didn't get to see the rest of the store. It is quite different from most all-you-can-eat spots that I've been to though, since the portion of the establishment that I did see didn't seem worried about maximizing headcount. The restaurant had many "semi-private" cubicles where parties of 4-6 could eat, and this pretty much dominated the 1st for. It is good for parties who don't want to hear other tables but inefficient for the establishment who wants to maximize headcount.
Food: I was extremely disappointed with this meal, especially because of how much the quality has gone down since the last time I was here about a year ago. The quality of the meat was not good at all. A lot of the meat was very tough and not enjoyable. This restaurant should be embarrassed for serving meat of this quality. The selection of foods is also very limited compared to the first time I dined here. The all you can eat price of $48 includes sushi rolls, sashimi, appetizers (edamame, takoyaki, seaweed salad, kani salad, calamari, seafood pancake, gyoza), and meats for grilling. For this price point, I would expect more of a selection of food as well as higher quality. Service: The service was disappointing as well. The servers come to bring you your food, but there is no service other than that. Our grill was all burnt and we had to ask them to change it. We were also out of water by the end of the meal, but nobody was around to refill it. Ambiance: The decor and ambiance of this place is very nice. Seating is comfortable. They don't have large tables for larger groups though; the most a table can see is six people. If you come with a larger group than that, you'd have to sit at separate tables. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant at all and definitely won't be returning. I would suggest spending your money elsewhere for a better meal.
Came here with a group of 3 and was seated in a booth. They have reservations available, but I don't think you really need to, it was quite empty on a weekday evening. You order through a tablet and the food came out pretty quickly for us which was great. But the quality of the meats wasn't very good in my opinion. The only one that was decent was the meat that was marinated. I've definitely had better bbq elsewhere. And FYI, they don't cook the meats for you, so you'll have to cook yourself which wasn't a big deal for us, but for some ppl it might be. (I know 99 favor taste, the staff cooks for you). And don't be afraid to ask for a grill change!
$50 all you can eat Japanese bbq & sushi so you can't really go wrong here. Came here on a Thursday night with the boys and it was pretty empty. Food was good so if you're a fan of Japanese bbq I'd def check this spot out
Food (4/5): Solid food for an all you can eat place. The meat is pretty good and so is the sushi. Quality isn't the highest as some of the meat was chewy but still pretty good. Service (3/5): Service was decent. They infrequently checked up on us and didn't really refill water or adjust our grate until we adked which got charcoal burned after a while. But the food did mostly come out fast except some of our sushi rolls which came out oddly very late. Ambiance (4/5) Nice ambiance with great Japanese decorations. The seating can be a bit cramped and they need to add another restroom.
Let's start with the good.. the food! There are some mixed reviews here but honestly I found it pretty enjoyable. There are a variety of cuts of meat for grilling and plenty of options for sashimi or nigiri. I would say there were fewer appetizers than other all you can eat Japanese places, but I certainly left full! They're lucky I care mostly about the food. However, I would describe the service and ambience as unfriendly, bordering on antagonistic. I arrived without a reservation as I saw there were plenty open throughout the night, so I figured a walk in would be no problem. The hostess said something about waiting 5 minutes and I didn't fully understand, but I figured she went to check if there was a table available and walked to the back. This wouldn't even register to me normally but contributed to the tone of the rest of the evening.. I checked my phone and saw there was a reservation open within 20 minutes anyway so I was just slightly put off. I did love the private booths, for a date night or maybe catching up with old friends it could be alright. Just don't look up, it's not the prettiest view--pipes and an unfinished ceiling. You cook on the grill yourself whereas some other places will usually come around and move things around for you and ask if you want the grill changed. We found that we were really left to ourselves, adjusting the heat, only getting a grill changed when we asked etc. We were sat next to wherever they receive orders??? Because we heard the constant dinging of an alert sound near the servers over.. and over.. and over throughout the meal. Not only that, a server kept dragging their feet along the floor to make their sneakers squeak. I started to wonder if I was on reality tv... the one good thing I could say about service was that it was quick. So will I be back? Don't think so. Plenty of other AYCE BBQ places with a friendlier vibe.
This restaurant is AYCE, but I have been here prior to them turning into an AYCE. If you come on weekdays and during lunch, it will be cheaper than the weekend and dinner prices. I always come out of this place with my belly about to explode haha. I came with a group of 5 around 6:30 and the place was pretty quiet, probably because it was a random weekday. They have meats and sushi. Most recently, if we posted something on social media, we got a free lobster. They gave us 2 fresh lobster to grill and they were delicious. We ordered 3 rounds of meats and sushi, but one of the rounds never got to us so we had to reorder. Nothing better than an AYCE! If you want dessert, they have Matcha Maiko and Prince Tea House across the street which is really convenient!!
If you're craving an endless feast of Japanese BBQ and sushi, Gyu-Ichiro is a must-visit! Their all-you-can-eat dinner for $48.95 is a steal, especially with the added treat of half a lobster for each guest. Every dish is incredibly fresh, from the delicate sashimi to the inventive special rolls, wagyu , meat and seafood selection all bursting with flavor. The traditional Japanese decor makes it feel like you've been transported straight to Tokyo. And if you're looking for a lighter option, their lunch special is only $28.95, offering the same quality at a smaller scale. Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs!
I came here a couple months ago for their ayce BBQ and sushi after passing by this place a few times while walking through the neighborhood. Overall, it was a good dining experience. The meats while less in selection in terms of variety compared to other places were tasty and of very good cuts. The sushi was very good and definitely a cut above other ayce places that have unlimited sushi as well. The service itself was fairly quick as our orders on the tablet was processed pretty quickly. The space itself is a bit small but fairly cute. We would definitely come back again and it definitely is on the list of ayce places I would recommend in New York City. read more
I was surprised a restaurant on a main road in Chinatown wasn't packed on a Saturday night. But after an average meal, I can see why. Sushi came out very fast--both rolls and nigiri/sashimi. The quality wasn't outstanding. However, it did satisfy my sushi craving enough. The rolls were pretty small actually. I admit was convenient as I began getting full and could better gauge how much left to order. While I mainly ordered sushi items, I did try my friend's array of BBQ. Every piece was pretty bad. The cuts were mainly cartilage/the chewy tendon-like areas, so I genuinely couldn't swallow them. I tried at least 4 different meats all that way. read more
10 months ago
My partner and I visited on a Wednesday night for dinner. We wanted meat and craving sushi as well. The restaurant felt very quiet when we entered but there were many other people eating in the booths. We sat at the table in the back. The atmosphere and decor feels like there was an attempt to feel hip and fun but not quite there. The meats and sushi were actually pretty good! We got some eggplant as well which was already cooked and you just had to heat up. Overall we enjoyed it and it satisfied our craving for basic bbq and sushi. The amount you pay really goes to the food and if you're craving both bbq and sushi I'd recommend as a local spot. However I wouldn't say it's worth it as a try out because food is amazing spot. I'm not really sure how much bbq and sushi I can eat actually haha We prob will visit again if friends want to try or we are craving bbq and sushi at same time again. My main critique is I wish there was few more veggie to grill, but for 50 dollars a person it's very good price for having both! I'm actually craving it now that I write this read more
This AYCE bbq and sushi spot in Bowery is a great dinner or lunch spot with friends or for a date. The interior is decorated with Japanese posters and has private booths for you to enjoy your BBQ at. You order on an iPad and your food is brought out to you soon after. Price for dinner is ~$50, and on Tuesdays it's AYCD hot sake! We ordered a variety of meats as well as appetizers and sashimi. The appetizers were pretty solid. I enjoyed their seaweed salad and seafood pancake. Although their takoyaki was good, I felt like it was a bit too oily. The meat was alright. Although they had good sauces and spices to dip it in, I felt like the quality was a bit too tough for me. The sushi/sashimi was good--better than I expected! Our favorite cut of the night actually ended up being the garlic shrimp. I ended my meal with their jelly appetizer/dessert. Wish there were more options for their AYCE package, but overall, not bad! read more
I was craving sushi and the fiance was craving meat, so we came to Gyu Ichiro and got the best of both worlds. For dinner, it's $49.95 per person whereas lunch is definitely a better deal. Everything is ordered through an iPad with photos, which is convenient. While the meat isn't Wagyu quality, it's still solid with various options. We had different cuts from filet mignon, steak, beef ribs, shabu beef, pork bowl, beef tongue, beef belly, and more. The pork and chicken selection is quite limited, but the beef is where it's at anyways. As for the sushi, I ordered the kamikaze and golden snake roll which were both good. The proportions were good and good amount of fish on them. There's also a limit of one sushi or sashimi or each kind of fish, which was just ok. The sashimi was just decent, so I'd stick to the rolls here. We also got a couple of sides as well with the lemon boneless chicken feet being quite the star --loved this one! I never knew you could get boneless chicken feet, which made it so easy and fun to eat. Of course you still might find a few bits of bone, but not a big deal. The food came out pretty quickly and we were stuffed by the end. I also enjoyed the yakiniku and chili powder, which was the perfect condiments to the meats. It's such a cute vibe too with the individual private booths for each table. It's perfect for 2-4 people to dine here. It's a tad pricey, but great if you're looking for variety with Japanese BBQ and sushi. read more
1 year ago
The restaurant was cute and felt authentic with the Japanese decorations and theming. I sat on a booth that was elevated on a platform that was private with walls separating booths. For $50 in NYC, I thought the price was reasonable, coming from DC with their AYCE options. They had a wide selection of sushi, meats, and appetizers you order directly from their tablet (like KPot KBBQ). The scallion pancake was one of my favorite apps, very crispy and had just the right amount of thickness to stuff seafood. The meats tasted fresh and high quality, compared to a grocery store or cheaper restaurants. The service was decent. My table was behind the server's table with the supplies and register. I had to ask them for water or an update on a missing item that was requested on the tablet. However, they were nice and quick about getting me whatever I needed. I would definitely come back here for some good Japanese BBQ that's AYCE. It's a nice change from the many KBBQ AYCE restaurants. read more
Came for lunch + dinner lunch which is sorta worth it for the AYCE part, options extremely limited but for the price in the 20s isn't to bad. Service is basic just take and come with the dishes, and one perk is you get your own booth so you get privacy Meats - 3/10 Sushi - 5/10 Others - 3/10 Dinner for 50$ (60ish after tax/tip) not worth (avoid), the only difference between lunch and dinner is the sashimi, and that's extremely limited and quality of fish is subpar at best... (a lot of better places for dinner but if no choice might as well) only reason I came was I got influenced because it said "AYCD sake tuesdays" and I guess it wasn't the case read more
We made reservation just in case the restaurant was pack. Upon arriving we told the staff that reservation was made and it was honor. We were seated immediately inside a booth. At first I didn't realize it but then some people were waiting near a door and realized was seated near the bathroom. I guess there is limited option on where to seat us. So it's a walkway full of private booth. We were seated and given an iPad for ordering. We were given ice water and we ordered as much as we want on the iPad and orders get sent to the kitchen. We were able to tried mostly all the beef, pork cuts on the menu. There were also sashimi and sushi options. No ice cream option in the end. Only a jelly dessert which doesn't seem appealing. Service was quick and but they did missed a vegetable on our list. We were only to order one round of meat as it was too filling to go for a second round of meat. Price was $63 dollars which did not include tips yet. read more
2 years ago
TLDR: An all-you-can-eat place with a good number of options at a higher price point. It's good for what it is, but there are definitely better options for those in search of a better deal. Food - The meats were good. The marbling wasn't great, but the flavor was definitely there. The additional side options on the iPad are worth trying, but they will definitely distract you from ordering more meat. The taste definitely gets old after a bit, but I'm thankful this is also around the time that the 90-minute timer ended. Service - Orders are mostly done on the iPad. The server really just shows up to refill water, drop off the ordered food, and provide assistance when paying for the bill. Ambiance - We got seated closer to the entrance, so I didn't get to see the rest of the store. It is quite different from most all-you-can-eat spots that I've been to though, since the portion of the establishment that I did see didn't seem worried about maximizing headcount. The restaurant had many "semi-private" cubicles where parties of 4-6 could eat, and this pretty much dominated the 1st for. It is good for parties who don't want to hear other tables but inefficient for the establishment who wants to maximize headcount. read more
Food: I was extremely disappointed with this meal, especially because of how much the quality has gone down since the last time I was here about a year ago. The quality of the meat was not good at all. A lot of the meat was very tough and not enjoyable. This restaurant should be embarrassed for serving meat of this quality. The selection of foods is also very limited compared to the first time I dined here. The all you can eat price of $48 includes sushi rolls, sashimi, appetizers (edamame, takoyaki, seaweed salad, kani salad, calamari, seafood pancake, gyoza), and meats for grilling. For this price point, I would expect more of a selection of food as well as higher quality. Service: The service was disappointing as well. The servers come to bring you your food, but there is no service other than that. Our grill was all burnt and we had to ask them to change it. We were also out of water by the end of the meal, but nobody was around to refill it. Ambiance: The decor and ambiance of this place is very nice. Seating is comfortable. They don't have large tables for larger groups though; the most a table can see is six people. If you come with a larger group than that, you'd have to sit at separate tables. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant at all and definitely won't be returning. I would suggest spending your money elsewhere for a better meal. read more
Came here with a group of 3 and was seated in a booth. They have reservations available, but I don't think you really need to, it was quite empty on a weekday evening. You order through a tablet and the food came out pretty quickly for us which was great. But the quality of the meats wasn't very good in my opinion. The only one that was decent was the meat that was marinated. I've definitely had better bbq elsewhere. And FYI, they don't cook the meats for you, so you'll have to cook yourself which wasn't a big deal for us, but for some ppl it might be. (I know 99 favor taste, the staff cooks for you). And don't be afraid to ask for a grill change! read more
1 year ago
$50 all you can eat Japanese bbq & sushi so you can't really go wrong here. Came here on a Thursday night with the boys and it was pretty empty. Food was good so if you're a fan of Japanese bbq I'd def check this spot out read more
Food (4/5): Solid food for an all you can eat place. The meat is pretty good and so is the sushi. Quality isn't the highest as some of the meat was chewy but still pretty good. Service (3/5): Service was decent. They infrequently checked up on us and didn't really refill water or adjust our grate until we adked which got charcoal burned after a while. But the food did mostly come out fast except some of our sushi rolls which came out oddly very late. Ambiance (4/5) Nice ambiance with great Japanese decorations. The seating can be a bit cramped and they need to add another restroom. read more
11 months ago
Let's start with the good.. the food! There are some mixed reviews here but honestly I found it pretty enjoyable. There are a variety of cuts of meat for grilling and plenty of options for sashimi or nigiri. I would say there were fewer appetizers than other all you can eat Japanese places, but I certainly left full! They're lucky I care mostly about the food. However, I would describe the service and ambience as unfriendly, bordering on antagonistic. I arrived without a reservation as I saw there were plenty open throughout the night, so I figured a walk in would be no problem. The hostess said something about waiting 5 minutes and I didn't fully understand, but I figured she went to check if there was a table available and walked to the back. This wouldn't even register to me normally but contributed to the tone of the rest of the evening.. I checked my phone and saw there was a reservation open within 20 minutes anyway so I was just slightly put off. I did love the private booths, for a date night or maybe catching up with old friends it could be alright. Just don't look up, it's not the prettiest view--pipes and an unfinished ceiling. You cook on the grill yourself whereas some other places will usually come around and move things around for you and ask if you want the grill changed. We found that we were really left to ourselves, adjusting the heat, only getting a grill changed when we asked etc. We were sat next to wherever they receive orders??? Because we heard the constant dinging of an alert sound near the servers over.. and over.. and over throughout the meal. Not only that, a server kept dragging their feet along the floor to make their sneakers squeak. I started to wonder if I was on reality tv... the one good thing I could say about service was that it was quick. So will I be back? Don't think so. Plenty of other AYCE BBQ places with a friendlier vibe. read more
This restaurant is AYCE, but I have been here prior to them turning into an AYCE. If you come on weekdays and during lunch, it will be cheaper than the weekend and dinner prices. I always come out of this place with my belly about to explode haha. I came with a group of 5 around 6:30 and the place was pretty quiet, probably because it was a random weekday. They have meats and sushi. Most recently, if we posted something on social media, we got a free lobster. They gave us 2 fresh lobster to grill and they were delicious. We ordered 3 rounds of meats and sushi, but one of the rounds never got to us so we had to reorder. Nothing better than an AYCE! If you want dessert, they have Matcha Maiko and Prince Tea House across the street which is really convenient!! read more
2 years ago
If you're craving an endless feast of Japanese BBQ and sushi, Gyu-Ichiro is a must-visit! Their all-you-can-eat dinner for $48.95 is a steal, especially with the added treat of half a lobster for each guest. Every dish is incredibly fresh, from the delicate sashimi to the inventive special rolls, wagyu , meat and seafood selection all bursting with flavor. The traditional Japanese decor makes it feel like you've been transported straight to Tokyo. And if you're looking for a lighter option, their lunch special is only $28.95, offering the same quality at a smaller scale. Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs! read more
Food and service was phenomenal!! AYCE lunch is $25, dinner is $50. Dinner is the best option. I love that they have a tablet to order from, minimize socializing with the staff Food was really good! The seafood pancake was delicious. Sushi so yum, I loved the fried sushi roll. Meats were also delicious. Good deal to get bbq food read more
I saw this place on my instagram and knew that I wanted to come here. I made a reservation online through google reservations and we got seated right away when we came here. They offer both Japanese BBQ and sushi. You order everything through the iPad. The service was actually really fast and good. The decor of the place was nice as well. The one downside I would say of this place is that they did not give us any thongs or butter for the meat so some of the meat did stick to the grill but it was not too bad. -All the marinated meats were good -There was one of the meat which was cubed - don't recommend that; was very tough and it kept getting stuck in my teeth -Kani Salad: Not bad; pretty fresh -Seafood pancake: Very delicious; very crispy -Iced Brown Sugar Jelly for dessert which was very refreshing and a good touch after eating all the salty dishes Overall - very great vibes and would recommend checking this place out if you want AYCE sushi and meat. I would recommend eating more of the meat over the sushi (nothing too special about the sushi). read more
Service was good, the staff let us know how to order and how much time we had left for the AYCE lunch special (29.95 per person) I recommend coming here for ACYE grill not the sushi. The quality of the sushi was mid. But the grill was good. Nice comfy seating, you get your own cubby. read more
2 years ago
Saw this place when my boyfriend and I were walking around the area. We got curious and we decided to give it a try. This place served AYCE sushi and BBQ for $48.95 per person. Ordering was very simple and it was over iPad. We tried a little of everything like small appetizers, sushi/sashimi, and meat for grilling, and overall, everything was just okay. Most of the meats for BBQ were not marinated and tasted kinda bland, especially the beef. I really need to dip them in the yakiniku sauce to get some flavors. The only thing that I liked for the BBQ was the shrimp and chicken. The heat of the grill was also very uneven, which made cooking quite difficult. I was always unsure of things were cooked because one side of the grill would be very hot while the other side got barely any heat. The sushi/sashimi didn't taste very fresh. Edible and didn't make me sick but I didn't want to order more after one round. Given the quality of the food, even though it was AYCE, I think this place was overpriced. Unfortunately, I don't think I will come back. read more
The options were very limited and definitely lacking in flavor. The kani salad looks roughly put together and didn't taste that good. We ordered sushi but I questioned the quality of the fish. I didn't get sick but it did jittery taste fresh. They don't have a lot of vegetable options so we ordered the eggplant. It was a very plain eggplant that you just put on the grill. There were no sauce options beside the soy-sauce and the small plate of salt on the table. If there is another table for condiments we were not informed. The servers were pretty much absent. They came over only to pour us more water and to bring us the plates we ordered. Don't expect them to be able to answer any questions read more
2 years ago
05/11/2024 I was in New York recently for my daughter's graduation from Columbia University Master of International Affairs. Went to Gyu Ichiro in Manhattan Chinatown. Made reservations at 7. Took the 7 train from Flushing to Times Square and the No. 1 subway to Chinatown. We were seated right away and ordered the $48.95 tier all you can eat. For starters seaweed salad was served we then got a ipad to order the meats. Meats came out quickly and we started grilling. They had different sushi rolls and Takoyaki. Something I always wanted to try it was crispy on the outside hot and delicious on the inside oh and all the different kinds of meat ribeye, filet mignon, sirloin and New York, brisket, shrimp, pork belly and alot more. Service was good and attentive. read more
I try to stay away from AYCE barbecue, but when a family member is paying there's no reason to refuse. Because of this, I am able to confirm that the quality of the meat is pretty good despite the spotty service. My family and I did not have to wait on a Thursday night and we were able to get seated immediately. Since we came with a bigger group and the restaurant didn't have tables big enough to seat all of us, the staff seated us at tables next to each other. After the glasses of water were provided, we didn't see the servers until we got our food. To order, there is an Ipad with all the food options and you can always add more after your initial order. The ambiance is rustic but trendy with the backdrop of a mural on the wall in the style of Confucian drawings of ladies having barbecue. I'm guessing the service mirrors what would have been typical in old times. They don't bother you in the middle of your meal in the fear that they'll get their heads cut off. We tried to use the service button on the ipad to call someone to change the grill, but we had to physically flag someone down because no one came. At least the bathrooms were clean during our visit. The meat was pretty good with the exception of the lamb(?) which was chewy and flavorless. All the premium beef options were tender and well seasoned even if you don't dip the meat in the sauce. The appetizers such as the kani salad and takoyaki were great additions to the meal and the sushi was also pretty good. We finished our meal with refreshing bowls of brown sugar jelly. While the service wasn't stellar, it didn't matter as much to us since we were occupied in our big group anyway. The meat quality is great for the price and we didn't have to wait for a table. Not a bad option if you want a quick meat fix. read more
I saw Gyu Ichiro recommended online and decided to visit based on their decor and AYCE bbq and sushi. The service was a little disorganized, but it does seem to be a bit of a new restaurant with a bit of a language barrier. I also do wish the grills were more consistent and there was oil on the grill. The cuts of meat were fresh and great quality. The seafood and sushi was also very good. The appetizers we ordered were hot and delicious as well, we were quite hungry and ordered a bunch of the appetizers - the takoyaki was great, the shumai were freshly fried and huge, the kani salad was great too. The sushi was great quality and sashimi was thick and fresh. Overall, this is a great AYCE BBQ and sushi restaurant and I'd definitely come back! It's well worth the price and the location is great! read more
Okay so first of all I don't normally factor things such as service into my reviews but I should note that the service here was FANTASTIC and the owners should be very proud of their staff for doing such an amazing job. The interior was very pleasant, the tables felt roomy for my large feet (size 15) and the booths were very well designed to create an intimate dinner vibe. That being said I'm going to start out with the negative which was the sushi for us specifically the rice, it tasted rather old but they could have just had a bad day. However the assortment of sashimi, sides, and beef were fantastic specifically the more marbled cuts. In particular I adored the Takoyaki (something I struggle to find good quality of in general) as well as the seafood pancake for sides and the salmon and clam sashimi. I'd implore you to try Gyu Ichiro yourself and spend your first round finding what you enjoyed eating by getting a variety and then going from there, we will absolutely be back. read more
This place was busy! As other reviewers have mentioned, service is in fact super frantic and disorganized. We were seated right away but overheard the group before us had to wait 20min bc they were cleaning their table! They offer Japanese BBQ and sushi/sashimi. Most of the meats were unseasoned; however you get the options of a few sauces. I highly recommend the spicy cumin powder that will make your meats taste just like those Chinese skewers from the carts in flushing. My table really enjoyed the garlic shrimp option. I personally also liked the dragon roll and the red clam sashimi! A few negatives: 1. There was a bone in my salmon sashimi. 2. It took around 30min for our last order to come to our table and once it did, the waitress shoved the bill on our table as well. Honestly... a bit rude and we were only like 1hr in. Honestly, I would come again. I enjoyed the unlimited option of BBQ and sushi. It was around ~$225 for 4 people. read more
3 years ago
Now I'm normally not the type to leave negative reviews, but after my horrible experience here, I simply can't leave things unsaid. Horrible service all throughout the night. We arrived at 6:20 for our reservation. There was another couple who arrived at the same time as us. There is no dedicated host at the front seating guests, so a waitress came to the front and asked us (my husband and I and the other couple) "who came first?" I interjected and said we made a reservation. The other couple said they called and they didn't accept reservations. But to leave it to us to say who came first was the first red flag. We also waited for fifteen minutes for this waitress to even COME to the front of the house. Then she gave us a table near the waiting area by the door when there were several other empty ones. I found this so rude especially when we made a reservation weeks in advance. Then we got to ordering. Good selection of meats, or so we thought. Meats came out quickly but they don't oil their grills here so our nice cuts were ruined because they burnt so easily. We got through eating our first round of charred beef. I used to work at Gyu-Kaku so I KNOW how to grill, so the choice of not providing oils for the grills was questionable. We ordered sushi too, but it didn't arrive until 40 minutes into the meal. I had to ask where our order was and if it was ready. It was sitting out on the line the whole time. Wasn't fresh. You're better off going to an AYCE sushi spot than here. Back to the service, we asked for extra tongs three times before they finally brought us another pair. Another table had asked for water but kept getting ignored so one person got up and took the water pitcher to their table after waiting a long time. After observing the waitress running around frantically the whole night (it wasn't even packed), the staff seem like they don't know what they're doing in my honest opinion. So many health violations as well. Nails sticking out. Improper storage of sauces. Unsanitary conditions. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth and I felt sick after. Never coming here again. Don't believe the TikTok hype. read more
2 years ago
My go to spot when I am in the area and want all you can eat. Food is good but some meats are a little chewy. However, I loved their garlic shrimp and the sushi was tasty. I also enjoyed their house sake. Service was good. You order on an iPad so they just come to drop off your items and clean up the table. They are very friendly and have a good staff. They were helpful with any questions I had. Ambiance is great because you get a private booth to relax and enjoy your meal. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Am I in Japan?? These guys have an ipad where you can order everything just like Japan. The quality of the bbq meat and sushi is so good. The only annoying thing is the number of times you have to click sashimi. 40 salmon sashimi is degenerate, but it's amazing. The service is quick. There's not a lot of dessert options here, but that just means you can order more meat. Were there any vegetables on the menu? I can't imagine bringing a vegetarian here. They do have grilled pineapple, which is so good. read more
2 years ago
Been here a couple times, this is a pretty solid BBQ spot to go with 2 or more people. The beef options are so good compared to other BBQ spots I've tried. You cook your own food & order everything on an iPad. When paying, they bring a tablet that will have show 20% tip and up. They only come to your table to drop off food & maybe change the grill once or twice, I feel like for the level of service provided 18% should be the max. read more
1 year ago
Hard to get the staff's attention, and they looked very busy running around. However, I enjoyed the food here. I had the AYCE on a weekend night. The menu included sushi, appetizers, different meats for grilling, and a few vegetables and seafood for grilling. I didn't try all of the appetizers, but I liked most of the ones I did try, especially the shu mai and seafood pancake. I don't recommend the takoyaki because it had too much dough, which is no good in an AYCE situation. Honestly, I didn't eat that much meat because I'm not very into meat, and the few pieces I did eat were dry and not very flavorful. I liked the grilled seafood and mushrooms though. The garlic shrimp was soo good. The squid was a little dry but still yum. Grill the mushrooms upside down so the juice is contained! I would come here again! read more
This is a gem spot for AYCE Japanese BBQ. I came here for dinner and the meat were tender and fresh . Great service. Server was quick and attentive. Definitely will go back again!! There is a limit of how long you can stay there. You use the tablet to order the food. The decor inside is also pretty nice. It give off a Japan vibe. I like how the seats are. This is great place! read more
This place is super cuteeee !!! The decor is STUNNING!!! All the cute little touches are wonderful They have sooo many great choices and the quality is really good compared to other all you can eat places !! This is definitely my favorite for quality and price. Everything was soo clean too definitely will be frequenting this place read more
3 years ago
Our group of 6 arrived on time for our reservation but waited over 10 minutes before we were even acknowledged even though it was just our party in the waiting area. We were finally seated in a booth in the main dining room. I definitely enjoyed the sushi/sashimi over the japanese bbq options. The sashimi options were fresh, rolls were loaded with a good rice to fish ratio. The meats were a bit bland, even with the sauces they provide. Meats were also not the highest quality. I do love that we can place our orders throughout the meal via Ipad instead of having to flag someone down. read more
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