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Gyu Kyou

4.2 (69 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Steven W.

Same as Yakiniku Legend. Deliciois japanese style BBQ with sushi. Their strip steak and miso pork belly were my top picks. Their sushi rolls especially the one topped with scallop is a must try. The only thing I felt that was not as good were the lychee pudding and their soft serve ice cream. Interior was very cool themed and modern. Be prepared for long waits as we queued for a table for 4 one hour before we had arrived at the location. Service has always been excellent with frequent grill changes and multiple servers walking around. The food started to come out as the server was punching in the rest of our order which we were all surprised by.

Gursheen S.

This all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue spot was honestly such a good experience. Literally endless sushi, tons of well-seasoned meats, and a huge menu with so many options to choose from. The quality of the food really stood out, everything tasted fresh and well made, especially the grilled meats. They were seasoned perfectly and cooked so well. The menu is actually really big, which I loved because there's something for everyone. From different types of sushi and rolls to a variety of meats and hot dishes, you definitely won't get bored. And the desserts were such a highlight. The crème brûlée was so good, and they even had matcha ice-cream. The interior is really nice too. It has more of a dark aesthetic, which makes it feel a bit upscale, but it was super lively inside. It was packed when I went, and the energy in the room was great. Even though it was busy, it didn't feel chaotic, just fun and vibrant. The service was also really good. Our server was so sweet and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, such a solid AYCE spot with great vibes, good quality food, and amazing dessert options. I'd definitely go back.

Jessa N.

Thoroughly enjoyed this AYCE located in Mississauga. Enjoyed it so much that I didn't take any pics of the food. The food was great. The sushi was fresh and so very good. Not too much rice with each piece. The meal was quality. Amazing cuts of meat. All very tender and well seasoned. Their cheese corn is pretty bomb also. And they serve cocktails! It was the evening and quite busy (lots of people waiting for a random Tuesday night). A reasonable volume but fairly frequently they play a birthday song. I soon found out why. Seems like anyone can have a birthday there. All of a sudden, it was my birthday (note, it was not my birthday) but we all laughed about it. They bring a big flashing board, sing happy birthday, they bang clappers and you get a little cup cake with a candle. No lie, the birthday song played between 10-15x during our meal. Statistically unlikely but hilarious and very amusing. They also offered 10% cash discount instead of 7%. We opted to pay with credit card so no discount but it was a nice offer regardless.

Alexandra B.

Wanted to try a new kbbq place, but ended up at a jbbq place instead with sushi! The service was awesome, we came right before the rush and took our time as we had 2h to eat (seating limit) Listened to two birthday songs happen and had fun clapping and cheering haha The food was amazing, sushi was decent quality.. just a nice extra touch!

Angela F.

Great jbbq spot! We walked in after work and were able to grab a seat right away. There was also sushi on the menu but didn't try it this time around as we were craving for bbq. I tried the udon which was yummy as well. The service was very attentive, they were clearing plates and taking our orders efficiently. Definitely would visit again while in the area!

Lyndsay J.

Great quality & value is usually less common to come by when dining at an AYCE restaurant but Gyu Kyou absolutely knocks it out of the park. I was introduced to this restaurant by my friend and have since revisited several times, each bringing new people to share this experience with. The quality of the food is amazing, and even when you're on a smaller menu like the lunch one, you still have plenty of solid options with immaculate flavor. My personal favorites are the sweet soy sliced brisket and the pressed salmon sushi. I also really enjoy their soft serve. Atmosphere is pretty cool and seating is ample, I like that most tables are booths, and even if you end up with a chair they are pretty comfy. There is also an automatic 12% gratuity charge and a 1.5hr dining time limit which is strictly enforced. I don't have a problem with this though because service is always on top of everything like refills, reordering, grill changes, etc. The only critique I have for this place is the birthday music they play at an obnoxious volume, when the song comes on you can literally hear it getting slightly distorted from how loud it is. I totally understand wanting to make someone's birthday celebration special and grand, all I'm suggesting is to turn the volume down like 5-10 levels. Especially because every time I've been to Gyu Kyou, they play the birthday song multiple times and after the second it gets kind of annoying from the volume. Highly recommend this spot for AYCE Japanese BBQ, it's honestly better than a lot of KBBQ spots in the GTA and you get more bang for your buck.

Short ribs, marble beef
Cindy A.

Amazing Japanese BBQ spot! This has quickly flown to be top of my list for Japanese BBQ. There is such a great selection of an assortment of items from apps to meats, to side dishes. The servers are really attentive and are constantly around to take your orders. There's also ample parking in the plaza which makes it easy to roll into your car after having an amazing meal!

Service is absolutely abysmal. We come on a Thursday evening and it's PACKED. The wait list had 36 groups on, several groups of 2. Why? Because this place doesn't allow reservations for parties 5-6 or greater. We joined the wait list around 7:30 pm. We were told to check in at 8:25 pm, upon doing this we were then told by the moron host that "I have to send you a text to check in first". We check in again at 8:54p pm, still no message. Last call is at 10:10 pm and there was only around an hour to order. While writing this it had been nearly an hour and a half since joining the wait list and we are ONLY 6th in line due to other groups dropping out of the wait. DO NOT do date night here. Plans will be eviscerated by the severe lack of organization regarding seating. If you want to eat here, john wait list 2 hrs prior to arrival.

Black sesame and Vanilla mix
Michelle K.

Might be the best AYCE bbq in the GTA! I said it yes, better than gyubee. The meats were very good quality and they had very good appetizers that other places do not have like tempura king oyster mushroom and spicy rock shrimp. The sushi was very refreshing and good quality not fishy at all. Highly recommend pressed salmon sushi and fire dragon roll. Service was fast and efficient there was a server walking by very often. It was easy to order. Ambiance is a bit dark interior and the restaurant was average size. They had a nice restroom. Thankfully my party arrived around 5 on sunday there wasn't a wait list but once 6-7 o'clock came there was a huge waitlist.

Enjoying grill time!
Maria Christina D.

Got a little hesitant to go here coz of the time limit of 1hr and 45mins and plus we have to cook but ended up staying for an hour which is just enough time for us! Ambiance is appealing! There is a partition on the booths which made it feel Very private on each side . I gave 4 stars coz of the limited choice of the desserts and the time limit! It was a great experience for the whole family but be careful while cooking as the flame gets bigger because of the oil of the meat! A must to try is the pressed salmon sushi! The vanilla ice cream has a distinctive taste different from other commercialise vanilla ice creams! We'll probably be back for a special occasion !

Christopher L.

Great selection of marinated meat, seafood, veggies, sushi, and kitchen items. Ample seating, quick service and friendly staff. Plus we only had to wait 15 minutes during prime dining hours, and the online wait list was very convenient.

Brittany I.

Came here on a Monday night, and they cancelled our reservation if it was under 6 people. Which was fine because we had a party of 4 and there was no wait time at the time. Food- a lot of variety to choose from. Great thin and flavourful cuts of meat. Sushi was good as well! A great variety of items that can meet the pallette of a group. Service- attentive and polite. They were so sweet and the food came so quickly :) Birthday special* - they come out with a large sign and a small dessert. They sing!! Overall would recommend for ayce. Would come back!

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1 month ago

Food and service was great. The wait time was long but worth the wait. All the dishes are good quality, especially the beef dishes.

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2 months ago

Really good service! Fast and delicious food. Really entertaining for kids. Totally worthy

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2 months ago

The food was amazing the wait for a table was crazy. Once we got in everything was fast

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2 months ago

Fast, efficient service and quality jap bbq. I understand why reserving a table is a must!

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3 months ago

Top class experience and great meat cuts. The marinations were way better than other bbq places around the city

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4 months ago

Some of the best Korean BBQ i have had, the marinaded steak, pork belly, and the lychee soda is a must try, when coming here

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Gyu Kyou - japanese - Updated July 2026

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