Under 250k/pax & Mantap meat! But I have to roast Gyu-Kaku Jakarta
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2026-01-24
Craving affordable all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ? Gyu-Kaku offers delicious, tender meats like Suki Shabu and Rosu for under 250k per person! The silky milk pudding is also a must-try finisher. However, be warned: this popular spot is known for its notoriously long queues and slow service during peak hours. This review weighs the fantastic food against the frustrating wait, giving you the full scoop on whether the "mantap" meat is worth the battle.
Every time I pass by this Gyu-Kaku at Lotte Avenue, the insane queue always makes me turn away. Today, my friend and I were determined and ended up waiting for almost two hours[1]. If it weren't for the thought of getting all-you-can-eat BBQ for less than 250k[2] per person, I would have seriously just turned around and left!🤦♀️
After sitting down and ordering via QR code, the 90-minute timer started. Battle mode: ON! We went with the standard package and immediately ordered a ton of Suki Shabu and Rosu[3]. To be honest, the quality of the meat is truly Mantap for this price range! The thinly sliced beef sizzles on the grill. Dip it in the sauce, and it's so tender you barely need to chew. If you like something chewier, you can try the Dragon Karubi[4], which is a thick-cut short rib; it takes a bit of patience to grill. You have to finish with dessert! Their milk pudding and ice cream[5] are an absolute stroke of genius. The silky pudding with caramel sauce... having a bite after all that BBQ is so refreshing and satisfying. I'd say it's the main event!
Okay, enough with the praise, time for some real talk. The service here is seriously Anjay… 🫠 During peak hours, the staff are running around like crazy. You can call for them several times and still be ignored, and missed orders are a common occurrence[6]. The vegetable platter we ordered never even arrived by the time we got the bill… There was also a small incident; my friend said they saw a little creature that shouldn't have been there in the corner of the table… Although the staff dealt with it immediately, germaphobes might want to think twice[7].
Editor-in-Chief's Heart-to-Heart Guide
- Don't want to wait in line? Promise me, you have to book in advance! Or choose an awkward time like 3 or 4 PM to go Nongkrong. Otherwise, waiting one or two hours during weekend meal times is standard procedure[8].
- Order fast, accurately, and decisively! 90 minutes sounds long, but it's actually very tight when you factor in the time it takes for the food to arrive. The staff are slow to respond, so it's best to confirm with them after placing your order. Don't just wait passively, or you'll starve[9]…
- How to choose a package? Personally, I think the 238k standard package offers the best value for money[10]; the meat quality is already quite good. If you want to try Wagyu, you can go for the more expensive ones, but I heard from friends that it's not particularly amazing.
- Table etiquette? Remember, everyone at the same table must choose the same price package[11]. Don't start a fight with your friends when you get there, haha.
- What to order without thinking? For meats, focus on Suki Shabu & Rosu[12]. For dessert, it has to be the milk pudding[13]
- 人均不到250k [1]就能实现烤肉自由，Suki Shabu和Rosu的薄切牛肉片在烤网上滋滋作响，嫩到入口即化，这肉质在同价位里简直Mantap！[2]
- 烤肉后的神来之笔！他家的牛奶布丁 [3]丝滑配焦糖酱，解腻又满足，好吃到被我称为“本体”，绝对是必点收尾！
- 火爆到让人甘愿排队近两小时 [4]，只为这一口人均不到250k [5]就能享受到的烤肉盛宴，这排队值不值，等你亲自来揭晓！
- BBQ freedom for under 250k [6] per person! Thin slices of Suki Shabu & Rosu beef sizzle, melting in your mouth. The quality for the price is truly Mantap! [7]
- The perfect post-BBQ finish! Their milk pudding [8] is silky smooth with caramel sauce—refreshing and satisfying. It's so good, I call it the "main event" and a must-order!
- So popular, people willingly wait nearly two hours [9] for this BBQ feast, all for under 250k [10] per person. Is it worth the wait? You'll have to find out for yourself!
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