You could easily spend an entire day at East End Market exploring all the culinary options and local shops it has to offer. Each restaurant and shop feels like its own little world, and you can sense it the moment you step inside. That's exactly what Gyukatsu Rose offers. Although the restaurant is located in the middle of the market hallway, believe me--you'll feel transported to Japan and completely forget you're in Florida. Their service will make you feel like royalty. One of the most interactive and delicious dishes is the Single Wagyu Set. You get to cook the Wagyu to your desired temperature right at your table on their tabletop grill. One dish that absolutely blew my taste buds away was the Curry Menchi Katsu. The Japanese curry flavors were incredibly well-balanced, and the katsu was perfectly tender. Every dish comes with an assortment of side dishes. My favorite was the rice topped with yakiniku sauce and egg yolk, simple but yet incredibly flavorful. To finish it all off, be sure to order the Matcha Ice Cream Brûlée. It's the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal. read more

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Place is on the east end market in the middle of the shops. Really cute location. The inside seating is all bar seating and the outside seating is more table like. We sat inside. We made a reservation since they do not have a lot of seats even thought it didn't seem like an issue. I got the surf and tuff with the Wagyu and the tuna. The food is prepared really fresh and seared to be finished to your liking with a small butane "grill" My friend got the curry dish. There were many options on how to eat the dish and sauces to go with the proteins too. Overall amazing food for the price point. I wouldn't actually recommend the tuna since it was a little bland over the Wagyu. read more

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Loved this place so much!! I'm a Domu die hard but my daughter suggested this place. Modeled after a small Japanese eatery located in the far end of East end Market sits this unassuming place. It's very simple you have 3 choices and all looked amazing. Reservations are highly suggested. You sit down and the awesome staff explain the whole process to you. Your food is served Bento style with some fun sauces included. The tuna was so fresh and the steak filet was amazing ! All of the sauces and sides complemented the tuna and steak. Halfway through the meal you are served this delicious smoky broth which has a calming but smoky flavor. We had a later seating which was perfect because as the market was slowing down it got to be quieter which we enjoyed. The price point was very fair considering the quality of the tuna and beef. Highly recommend if you are looking for a unique experience and are already a fan of Domu. I love that you can make reservations. read more

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I cannot recommend this enough! I've never had a traditional Japanese breakfast before, and loved every bite of this curated meal. Every item and flavor profile seemed intentional. This was a balanced breakfast, and I loved everything. Service was fantastic, as always. Their small and intimate setting, paired with a wonderful staff made for a relaxing and delicious experience. Huge love for this amazing, small, and family-owned spot! read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Breakfast Set - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Came here with my husband for an early Valentine's dinner. I loved my meal here last time and wanted to share it with my husband. I ordered my usual which was the single cutlet set and my husband ordered the curry cutlet iteration. Service was great. Our server was attentive and was helpful as she was explaining things to my husband since it was his first time. Between the two we found we preferred the OG single cutlet a little more. Not to say that the curry cutlet is to be missed on - we just prefer its flavor profile. I'd definitely recommend the curry cutlet for anyone who wants an intenser flavor profile. Also, for anyone who isn't comfortable cooking meat to their preferred temp, the curry cutlet is a safe bet. I honestly enjoy the evening seating. East End is nice and somewhat busy, but not too busy. Highly recommend a meal here. I look forward to coming here again. read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

One of the most unique dining experiences in Orlando! Gyukatsu Rose has been on our list for a long time and, now that they're offering brunch, we knew we had to check them out. I got the Wagyu set and my husband had the Maguro set. The process of cooking it yourself in the tiny stove was fun, and the food tasted delicious. Our sets came with rice, a cabbage salad, and some smaller side dishes. I preferred the Wagyu over the Maguro, but both were honestly great. The quality is great for the price. I'm not sure if this is something that I'll crave, but I would definitely take visiting guests here! read more

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I had a fantastic meal at Gyukatsu Rose in Orlando. I remember having a similar meal in Japan a couple years back and I was hype to see that this place had opened up here in Orlando. The food was delicious and unique with perfectly breaded gyukatsu that you can sear to your liking right at the table. The beef was tender and flavorful and the sides of rice, cabbage, and soup made the meal feel complete. The service was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. Staff explained how everything worked and made sure our experience was smooth and enjoyable. The ambiance felt warm and inviting with a great energy inside East End Market. It was a comfortable place to enjoy a relaxed dinner with friends or family. read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

It was alright. I think the biggest draw to this restaurant is that there isn't another restaurant in Orlando with a similar experience. I believe it is the only gyukatsu restaurant here. However, it's quite overpriced for what it is. You can order a variety of katsu, which is meat cutlet that is breaded and deep-fried. The restaurant has very limited seating, and it's all bar seating on high chairs (which is kind of uncomfortable). Once your katsu comes out, you are provided with a hot stone plate, where you can additionally grill/sear your meat to your liking. The experience is cool, but I don't think it's worth what you're paying for. Flavor-wise: the curry katsu tasted like meatloaf, the maguro (tuna) katsu tasted flat, and the wagyu was fine. However, none of the ingredients tasted "premium", and the ambiance and service did not feel "premium" either, so it's hard to justify a "premium" price point. read more

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Pros: Location is unique and fun, right in the middle of East End. I love it. The service was great. You get a helpful tutorial at the beginning of the meal, and you get checked on throughout the meal at a perfect rate. Very friendly people. The food was awesome. Very small portions of very high quality side items. All there to accentuate the highest quality of meat. Sliced large enough to get the quality, but small enough to cook with ease. Cons: No cons. They have a tuna option that we didn't get to try, and the steak option we did have, but no in between of both. Tips: They are obligated to recommend anywhere up to 60 seconds of cook time, but don't you dare. You will have a piece of rubber on your hands, and if you like it like that, please don't waste everyone's time by coming here. read more

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What a fun experience for dinner tonight! We've been to a similar restaurant in Japan and came prepared knowing what we were getting into. He got the Waygu set and I got the Curry set. The curry set comes pre-cooked and has a meatloaf-texture since it's a blend. He enjoyed the waygu, I'll get it next time! We loved that they had traditional dressings for the cabbage. The food was tasty and we felt a great price point. The server was friendly and always kept the water flowing. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This is closest experience you'll get to what it's like to eat at a little corner joint in Japan. In Orlando anyway. The King opened this place up recently, a little eight-ish-top counter restaurant in the middle of one of the busiest food halls in town. I'm hoping it's a roaring success, because I loved every minute of my time here. The counter is lovely. Plenty of space for the cooktops and your tray of food, as well as all the seasonings and sauces they keep on hand. Everything behind the counter is pretty simple. Those little curtains cover the doors and windows, like in Japan. Your host is with you chit chatting with you pretty much the whole time. It's a nice experience. The service was exceptional. You get a little tutorial on how to cook the meat, with a wide range of cooking times. Anywhere between 10 seconds and one minute, they said. I'll tell you right now, if you cook these little cutlets for a minute, it's gonna be jerky. But, it was nice to have the tutorial. The food itself was phenomenal. The way they do things in Japan is provide you smaller portions of higher quality stuff. If you use chopsticks, it makes you eat everything more slowly, allowing you to really enjoy the ingredients. The menu is pretty simple. You get a Wagyu beef set meal, or a tuna set meal. That's it. I ordered the Wagyu Single Cutlet set meal, which included Hokkaido Barley Rice, Suimono Soup, Cabbage Salad, Potato Salad, House Pickles, Onion Sauce, Yakiniku Sauce, and Fresh Wasabi. A ton of little components. No wrong way to eat it. A little of this, a little of that, dipped in this, dipped in that, add a little finishing salt, maybe a little green sauce. Just dig in. You're gonna have to fine tune the time you cook your beef. You want it to me long enough to have the fat loosen up a bit, but not too long to where it gets tough and chewy. All part of the fun. Everything was delicious. Amazing, melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu, the rice was simply delicious, with hints of that barley, yummy soup, a refreshing cabbage salad, nice, acidic pickles, and two sauces that really pack a punch. Solid all around. After our lovely meal, we ordered the Matcha Ice Cream Brulee, and surprise, it was also delicious. Sweet ice cream, with the bitter brulee, and the texture of the crisp sugar post-brulee. Just lovely. Overall, yes, this was lovely. You gotta come experience this. read more

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My bf took me to Gyukatsu Rose fo my birthday treat! I have been wanting to go since they opened. I thought parking could be tough, but when we drove in the parking area, there was one spot waiting for us. We had a beautiful smile welcomed us. The server was very friendly! She explained to us the sauces and what to expect. I could tell she was genuinely wanting us to enjoy what they offer. We fell in love with the atmosphere. My bf got Mexican Coca Cola and I got green tea. I usually don't drink soda. But Mexican Coca-Cola was actually pretty good. The meal I ordered Gyukatsu with curry which was Thursday special. He had wagyu katsu. I put the raw egg on the rice. Egg must be fresh to eat raw. My rice became a very tasty rice. It reminded me when I was growing up in Japan. My beef was well cooked and just perfect amount of curry. I enjoyed every bite of my katsu. My bf enjoyed cooking his Wagyu and enjoyed both dipping sauces. The raw cabbage was even tasty with yummy GOMA dressing. He never eats raw cabbages before. But he loved them. The clear soup was also nice, warm and very fresh made. The amount of the meal was perfect. Of course I wanted to have some good desert. It was ice cream with matcha(but didn't overpower others) My bf didn't try it because he doesn't do any matcha. Forgot to mention: I got a complimentary gift. Yes my desert was very yummy. Experience for us was very perfect. Not super fancy but the people and the foods made our evening so special. They might have many choices. But what I experienced was authentic. I am grateful! Highly recommend here and will go back to Gyukatsu Rose again! read more

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Their steak is pretty close to what you can get from Japan! I think the breading is a little thinner than what it's supposed to be, but it still is really really good! For $35, you get the steak and all the sides. This place is pretty worth it. I would definitely make a reservation as they have very limited seating read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The coolest experience to try wagyu, they give you a generous amount also. Seating is limited so make sure you get there early to secure seats. If you order an alcoholic drink they let you choose your own cup from a varied selection! read more

Such a fun and delicious experience at Gyukatsu Rose, located inside East End Market in Audubon Park, Orlando. My partner and I arrived around 6pm on a Friday and were able to be seated right away without a reservation. This was pure luck on our part, as it's a small bar area seating with only about 8 seats. After we arrived there was reservation after reservation with a decent wait list for walk ins. The server was so patient, friendly, and knowledgeable, giving us the rundown on the "set meal" concept, where you simply choose the type of meat and portion size you'd like, everything else is set. I went with the Wagyu Single Cutlet and Maguro Katsu and my partner simply got the wagyu. I wanted to try both! All sets include barley rice, soup, cabbage salad, potato salad, house pickles (amazing), and several different sauces/seasonings. A hot stone grill is set in front of you, and you cook your meat to your liking/preferred temperature. It was a fun and romantic date night activity. The food was delicious and fresh. I loved everything. read more

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This meal was an incredible example of traditional gyukatsu. It's a rare opportunity to find a restaurant that does this style so well, and I couldn't be more impressed. The wagyu was deliciously tender, and the cabbage salad with goma dressing was outstanding. The potato salad and pickled bok choy were both incredibly flavorful. The yuzu soda had a subtle citrus note with a crisp sparkle. To finish, the matcha crème brûlée was a fun experience--torching the sugar at the table--and the matcha flavor paired beautifully with the cookie crumble. The service was intimate and attentive. Great conversation and welcoming environment! read more

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Right inside of east end market. Ordered the wagyu single cutlet and was not disappointed. Lisa was a great server and she explained all the items that were served with the meal and gave me some pairing tips. read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Wagyu cutlet - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The food here is impeccable the wagyu is so juicy and I love that there is so many side dishes you can eat with the main course. Service is flawless, everyone is so attentive. Located inside east end market towards the back, during lunch time it gets busy but at night it is more calm. There is limited seating so make sure to book a reservation! read more

We were craving the wagyu katsu we had in Japan from Gyukatsu Motomura and remembered Gyukatsu Rose had opened recently, so we decided to try. The wagyu here is tender--almost melting in your mouth with each bite. While I personally would have enjoyed a bit more marbled fat for that extra richness, the quality was still pretty good. I was very pleased they had fresh wasabi, it's hardly seen and it's like the cherry on top for wagyu. The staff is friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall pleasant experience. Located inside East End Market, finding the entrance was a bit tricky--the main doors were closed because it was already past 7pm, so had to walk around the building to find an open door (in the corner-far left facing Domu). Some directional signs outside would definitely had helped. The space itself had just the counter seating (about nine seats set up inside when we visited) and some outdoor seating available as well. For those missing the Gyukatsu Motomura of Japan, this spot definitely hits the spot. It satisfied my craving and transported me back to my Gyukatsu experiences. Highly recommend securing a reservation when they drop weekly, but I was lucky to snag one for Saturday the morning of! read more

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Absolutely delicious. What a fun date night cooking the wagyu on the hot rock. The menu is small and simple and really focused on mastering the one dish option. The waitress was kind and explained everything to us and the meat was so tender and delicious and very lightly breaded. The sauces were all so yummy and the soup and dessert were wonderful. Each seating is one hour which I did feel was enough time but definitely a quick turn around. Can't wait to come back!! This will definitely become a staple and think the value is great for the price ! read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Soup - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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When I found out gyukatsu rose started serving curry katsu on Thursdays, we had to come try it. We got a last minute reservation in for around 6. My son and I both ordered the katsu curry. It was quick to come out after ordering. It was sooo good. We got extra curry sauce to smother over rice and cause I love sauce. Everything was very good as usual. The staff was amazing as well. Gyukatsu rose is one of our favorite spots in town. read more

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I've been to Gyukatsu Rose twice now, and I have to say - I'm a big fan! Small Food Group's concepts never disappoint, and this is the perfect addition to Chef Sony's portfolio. Located inside East End Market right next to Rion's Ocean Room, you'll find the intimate 8 seat counter. You'll definitely want to make a reservation to guarantee yourself a seat (timeslots drop weekly on Resy). They also added a few outdoor tables to accommodate a few more guests per seating. We made reservations for a late lunch/early dinner on Valentine's Day, right when they open at 3pm. We were seated promptly and given the rundown by their friendly, knowledgeable staff. We started with some light, refreshing sake that happened to be BOGO for V-Day. This was our second visit, so we already knew based on our first experience, we were going to want some extra wagyu, so we ordered one additional cutlet to share. Then out comes the beautifully curated tray of yumminess including your lightly breaded and fried wagyu cutlet, rice, suimomo soup, cabbage salad, house pickles, potato salad, onion sauce, house soy, and fresh wasabi -- all for $29 or $48 for a double cutlet. The little stone grills are already hot as soon as you sit down, so you can start searing your wagyu right away. This quality steak can be eaten raw the way it's served or you can flash sear it for just a few seconds on each side. Melts in your mouth like butter and we ate every last bite! I was not familiar with this Japanese ishiyaki concept before experiencing it here, and I can see why it's so popular in Japan. I love that it's one set meal and the only decisions you have to make are choice of sake and how many wagyu cutlets you want. I was also very impressed by how quickly everything comes out -- perfect for us new parents who are running against the clock and can no longer sit through a 2+ hour dining experience with an infant. You can easily get in and out in under an hour if needed. Don't forget to save room for dessert! They seem to be rotating and trying out different options, but both the matcha oreo pudding and the bruleed ice cream were amazing! read more

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Nice sit down option inside East End Market. Made a reservation to try it out and was happy I did. They basically have 3 meal options: wagyu, tuna, or combo of both. I was starving so order the wagyu and tuna and my partner got double Wagyu. The cabbage and dressing were so so good. Loved the barley rice. Having to cook the food on the little "griddle" was a fun experience. Liked the sauce options. Not picture, but also got the matcha custard dessert. The server said it was supposed to be ice cream but it didn't set properly so to me it was like a matcha creme brulee. Tasty! I would come back as it's pretty reasonably priced for quality food. read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Wagyu and tuna - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! The service was AMAZING!! Our server was engaging, lovely, and friendly!!! The food did take a minute, but it was absolutely worth it. The tuna was so flavorful and melted in your mouth. As I was eating it, I was already planning my next visit. The sauces were rich and delicious, and the side dishes were just as good. The matcha crème brûlée is popular and liked by many, but I didn't personally care for it. Definitely going back!! read more

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Really didn't know what to expect eating a wagyu cutlet! But first, the ambiance is great. Setup like an alleyway 10 seat counter you'd find in Tokyo. Service was super friendly and helpful. They explain the menu and how to cook the food. The meat (and tuna) comes out breaded and seared but raw in the middle. You then cook it your way. Since it's wagyu, you could eat it pretty close to rare. I was surprised that I preferred it near well done. The beef flavor just intensifies to my taste buds. They give you 2 dipping sauces plus seasonings. The green sauce with some chili powder was my favorite. A bit of heat. The pickles were super refreshing as was the salad. Finally, the soup was a bit sweet, a bit savory, and a great way to end the meal. Definitely will be back someday. And you get the AmEx Resy credit to boot. read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Counter - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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"Let's have Wagyu," I answered my wife when she asked what we should eat (since it was my turn to decide lol). And that's what we did. I will say that after our trip to Japan, Wagyu beef around the central Florida area doesn't come close. Until now. I'm going to tell you this upfront. It's my favorite spot for Wagyu outside of Japan. Well, at least here in the states. They're still tweaking their menu, but during this soft opening session, it was almost like they were open at East End Market for years. The single cutlet meal was served to us "Bento style" with various sides. Karla was such a gracious host to us, explaining the menu and how to partake of the meal with great explanation of the different seasonings and sauces. She was great! The counter top grilling was top notch, with a fan up top that blew away the smoke from grilling the Wagyu beef (which by the way should only be seared at least 5 seconds on each side for perfection, at least for me. Lol) The whole experience was perfect. We will be coming back here as often as our wallets will allow. "They're your tastebuds. Satisfy them!" -Allan Delacruz read more

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While East End Market is traditionally home to grab-and-go options, Gyukatsu Rose is a tiny counter hour-long experience. Your options are simple - a single ($29) or double (if available) panko-breaded cutlet of wagyu beef that comes with a crispy cabbage salad, potato salad, pickled greens, pepper, and tomato. Part of the experience is grilling your own cutlet on a hot stone to your liking. Very easy to manage and our server (Violet) was very knowledgeable about each step of the meal. Props to her for being the perfect person to share a meal with (even if one-sided). At the end of the meal, we had the option to add on a matcha cookie creme brûlée. Of course we did, and Violet torched it right in front of us. It was the perfect end of the meal and worth writing home about. You can also take it to go if you're pressed for time or stomach space. Overall, this was a great experience and we will certainly be back. While we were there for a birthday occasion, I see many random trips in our future too. There were open reservations for a Saturday night the morning of, so it's also not too hard to squeeze in. Definitely book ahead! read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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My group might be in the minority but we weren't a huuuggee fan when we visited. Firstly, we recommend to not come with a group larger than 2, as you will most likely not get seated together/at the same time. We had a large miscommunication regarding our seating and ended up waiting 3 hours. The staff also seemed kinda pushy to have us finish due to the volume of customers. I get it as it's a very popular area with only 8 seats. However it's not an atmosphere that invites hanging with your friends in my opinion. Regarding the food, it was good but not worth a wait. Meat is tender (friends received varying levels of crispiness) and it's fun mixing different sauces/toppings, and I loooved the sesame dressing and miso soup. Just don't come starving like we did!! I think in the future when the volume settles down it'd be a nice date spot, but for now be prepared to wait, especially if coming with a group of friends! read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is new spot located in East End Market. They specialize in a breaded Wagyu cutlet made exclusively for them. The cutlet comes with a beautifully curated spread: * Lightly breaded and fried Wagyu cutlet * Barley koshihikari rice * Suimomo soup * Cabbage salad * Potato Salad * House pickles * Onion Sauce * House Soy * Fresh wasabi Their Goma dressing is incredibly addicting, and if you have room for dessert, the matcha pudding is a must-try This promises to be a very intimate dining experience: 8 seats $29 per person Their soft opening starts on January 16th read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

One of my favorite newer spots in Orlando. Same owners as Domu so you know it's going to be good. A unique concept that I haven't seen elsewhere outside of Japan. read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Feel like you're eating in Japan without leaving Orlando. The space is minimalistic and cleanly designed. With only 8 seats it still feels spacious and even with hot grills in front of you the exhaust fans keep you comfortable. The experience is fantastic, giving you agency over your meal with a variety of sauces, seasonings and dishes to mix and match to your desired. The wonderful staff give you their personal recommendations and ideas but then once that tray hits your table it's a choose your own adventure of flavor. I was expecting a slightly thicker crust on the beef but it was perfect as it was. I suggest eating the end pieces first as they're fully cooked through and grilling won't do much justice to that wonderful meat. My preference was just salt so the wagyu fat can really shine through but the onion sauce was a very close second and I will be trying to replicate at home. The pickled bok choy was an unexpected delight with a slight mustard note to it. I would drink the cabbage salad dressing if it were socially acceptable. The soup was a warm and mild palate cleanser and I upgraded the mushrooms in it by grilling them in the wagyu fat. The only thing that was just ok was the rice, with the barley I was expecting a more nutty flavor but it was just nicely cooked rice. We took a matcha pudding to go which didn't quite feel like it matched the elegance of the meal with crushed Oreos and marshmallow fluff but it was tasty despite not tasting matcha (chocolate and marshmallow really overpower anything else). I'm so glad I got to preview this experience because once it's fully open (soft open starting January 16) it will likely be nigh impossible to get a seat. This is a unique and affordable experience, especially for a girl who desperately wants to go to Japan but has to compromise with what she can find locally read more

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I was very excited to see this kind of concept enter the Orlando restaurant scene since having this meal from Japan! The quality of the meat was amazing and it was so tender. I also really liked the other sides that came with the dinner, especially the cabbage salad. Having the variety of sauces and seasonings you could pair with the meat to your preference was a great touch. Shout out to Karla for explaining everything so nicely! My only gripe would be that the outside of the meat wasn't crispy from the flash fry. Other than that, it's still a solid place if you're missing something like Gyukatsu Motomura from Japan! read more

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Anything this restaurant group touches is gold! I learned about this restaurant when trying Rion's Ocean's Room a few weeks ago at East End Market. This is right up our alley. After seeing several local foodie influencers post as well, I was absolutely hyped. So when we were in the neighborhood for the soft opening, I suggested to come here. I will add the disclaimer that since this is new and the weekend, we waited a little over 2 hours, but I found it worth it. I like that this is a set menu so everything came out fast. Our server was very knowledgeable as well and shared info about everything in the set. We also ordered green teas and matcha pudding to go. Loved the pudding so much. This is a must try. Everything was flavorful and well made, and it's fun to cook the wagyu. The goma dressing is absolutely fabulous. I can't wait to come back again! read more

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Absolutely amazing experience! Make a reservation on Resy. People without would wait or sit outside. There are only maybe 9 seats? It's located inside of east end market so plan some extra time to find parking if arriving at peak times. Upon arriving we were greeted by Lisa who was super sweet and explained everything. You basically choose if you want wagyu or tuna, single or double meat. I ended up getting double Wagyu and glad that I did! It comes with rice and some sides, I seared each piece only a few seconds each, and fried all the sauces, loved them all! The soup was also delicious. Amazing experience and delicious food! Can't wait to return. read more

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This was such a treat! The presentation was beautiful and I got the double portion of meat. If you're really hungry, this is 100% the way to go! The meat was so tender and the coating was perfectly crispy and even. The sauces and sides allow for you to use as much or as little as you like, creating flavor combinations as you go. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you want a cool experience and high quality food. read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you like beef (wagyu) and kastu this is the place to go. I've had some pretty amazing katsu from Japan and Vancouver. I haven't really found a place where I felt I got my katsu fix in Orlando. Though this is not your traditional type restaurant it's still worth it and very yummy! There is a caveat. Since this place is only doing walk in wait lists your waiting time may vary. You can buy beer or sake during your wait and sit in the outdoor seating area. We waited about 2 hours. If it wasn't for good company I probably would've left. I would probably recommend going as early as you can. Even if it was 2 hours I felt it was worth it. Also it was only $29 which I feel is a good price for what you are getting. read more

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A one of a kind experience that took me back to Japan! Food: we got their set menu (only one choice at this time) and the meat was definitely delicious! I wasn't a fan of the breading, but the sauces definitely made up for it! My favorite was the onion sauce because I loveeee yuzu. The wasabi and pepper flakes also added to my perfect bite. The dressing for the cabbage was great and was my friend's favorite sauce to dip the meat in! The sides were pretty good but wish there were more variety (onsen egg, curry sauce, radish, maybe a white sauce, etc.) I got the dessert to go just to try. I'm not a huge Oreo or marshmallow fan but the matcha pudding part was pretty balanced! Being in east end it's so cozy and inviting, the staff are amazing too. It's definitely a must visit. I gave it 4 stars because gyu katsu is my favorite thing in the entire world to eat. I will definitely be back, hopefully when they have alittle more variety in meat cuts / marblings and sides! read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

After our Japan travels we've been longing (it's sad really) to go back and one of those reasons was for waygu katsu. I didn't expect for Gyukatsu Rose to meet the bar of filling the craving but it was such a fantastic experience from ambience to service to taste. The exhaust fans worked surprisingly well too. This is a must try. read more

Gyukatsu Rose - Single cutlet set, dressing was delish! - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you're craving a taste of Japan without the plane ticket, Gyukatsu Rose delivers in the most precise, melt-in-your-mouth way possible. This place doesn't just serve beef cutlet -- it serves memory. The kind that hits you the moment the sizzling tray arrives. Their gyukatsu is everything you'd hope for: perfectly rare on the inside, golden crisp on the outside. The texture is tender, almost buttery, with that unmistakable deep umami richness you only get from premium beef treated with respect. You get your own mini grill to finish the beef to your liking, which makes the whole experience feel intimate and customizable. Dip it, grill it, mix it with rice -- every combination hits. Service is efficient, polite, and unobtrusive -- very Japanese in tone. The space is small, clean, and quiet. No flash, just focus. Like it should be. Make sure you reserve your spot before going!!! read more

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TL;DR: Small space, but fantastic, authentic food, with good sake options and a very reasonable price, with very kind and helpful staff. Since our return from Japan, we've been looking for a Gyukatsu place to open in Orlando that actually served Gyukatsu. Finally, we have one! It's a very small space (as is often the case with East End Market), so make sure you make a reservation! The staff were extremely nice and helpful! As is usually the case with East End Market, parking can sometimes be an issue depending on the night, so plan accordingly. Expect to spend almost exactly an hour for your meal, as they have very few seats that they turn every hour. Most importantly, the food was absolutely excellent. First thing to note is that the food menu is preset, the only choice you have to make is whether you want one Wagyu cutlet or two. Upon smelling the soup (and after tasting it), we both agreed that it brought us right back to when we had Gyukatsu in Kyoto, Japan. The Bokchoi was great with the Goma Dressing, the wasabi was fresh, the rice was good (especially with some Ichimi powder at each setting), and even the potato salad (which I don't usually like) was good. More importantly, the Wagyu cutlet was excellent with the soy sauce and the onion sauce, and even the Goma Dressing. It's worth noting that cutlet did take a bit to cook, so I recommend laying out as many pieces as you can fit on the stone plate as soon as you get it. The only suggestion that I'd make is if they had some Furikake seasoning at the place settings for the rice to make the barley rice even better! The sake options are pretty solid as well. We split a bottle of the Yuten Junmai Ginjo sake, which we both very much enjoyed. As advertised, it had a very smooth flavor and was very easy to drink. Lastly, we finished up with the Matcha Ice Cream Brûlée to go. I'm not really that big on matcha, or desserts... but this was surprisingly good! And only $5! Lastly, it's worth noting that the overall price for this meal was extremely reasonable! If you only order a one-cutlet meal, you're only looking at a price of $29 for a very good meal! I really hope that this place sticks around longer than some of the other places that preceded it, because we would definitely like to back here again! read more

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