Ate here about a month ago and had a nice time. We got the ~$50 package, which was great value. Highly recommend the fries--they genuinely taste like McDonald's! The service was fine, and they changed our grill proactively. Just a heads-up: since the drinks are served in stainless steel cups, the staff can't see if you're running low on water. You'll just need to flag them down if you want a refill The atmosphere was really nice too read more

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Hot damn, this place is amazing! Usually lots of people do the Japanese grill, which is very similar to Korean BBQ grilling where it's communal. But since it was just me, I opted for seating at the bar. There are 2 bars at this location--one at the drink bar and one at the sushi bar. The drinks are VERY good, and the bartenders are very receptive to your orders and all. Ambiance was good--not too dark, just right. Very chic. I ordered a LOT. Several pieces of sushi, chicken karage (which I saw people post pics of, and that's what convinced me to check it out.), Japanese curry, and some other sashimi and little burgers. They were all fantastic! The chicken karage was the big hit--so delicious you can taste it thru the pictures. The curry wasn't spicy at all, but seeing as it's Japanese style, it's more on the savory and tasty side, not on the spicy side. Overall very delicious. The wagyu sashimi was VERY long (that's what she said), so eating one piece whole isn't recommended. Chew it, then swallow. The mini burgers were everything you love about Japanese takes on purpose burgers. Done perfectly, with that amazing bbq grill taste, too. The sushi was fresh and tasted amazing. My only gripe is that their ordering system is odd; you can only order so many pieces of food per order number. There are order limits, but it's setup such that the kitchen doesn't get overwhelmed. That being said, your orders usually come out pretty quickly. I highly recommend this place! read more

Gyu San - Chicken karage, old fashioned, and chicken curry. - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

My second time here. I do really like this area of Columbia and realize that I want to hang out here more often. When you arrive at the restaurant, the hostess greets you and ask if you have a reservation. Both times I've been here, it wasn't too busy but it was during the week. Service is really good. They're always very helpful in explaining the menu. We went with the AYCE Master option. The Legend option with the Wagyu looks appealing but I can't justify spending $88 a person. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem spending the money, since most of it goes to alcohol when we're having dinner anyways, but it was a really nice experience. This would be a place I would bring friends from out of town who want to have an experience similar what you would find NYC or Vegas. We had a really good time, especially on $10 margaritas and all you can eat meat. The presentation is really wonderful and I love the thought behind the presentation when it comes out. The Wagyu Fried Rice and Curry is one of the bests I've ever had. And the scallops with butter on the grill were awesome. Definitely a favorite. I will add the the iPad that you order with will start a timer for 90 minutes, and you can only put in an order every ten minutes which was annoying, so I did feel a bit of pressure with ordering. The time limit is to control time spent which makes sense if it was busy. I would have given 5 stars if it weren't for the wet mop smell we had during dinner, but don't know if it is because it was hot out and the AC was not blasting high enough with all the grills going off, so it was kind of hot and sticky during dinner. I may come back next time to check out Happy Hour next time! Vibes are actually pretty cool. Service is great. read more

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I came for a Saturday night date. It was a great place. Came on a afternoon. I saw that you may need a reservation but they will accept walk-ins. When I looked online, there was no availabilities so decided to chance it and come anyway. I am so glad that I did. Inside looks amazing. Really sets the mood for an enjoyable night. If you like Japanese barbecue, you will love it. They have many different tears that you can purchase. Starting at 68 and going away up to over 100. You can also choose to add unlimited sushi for an additional five dollars. That was definitely worth the add on. They give you full sushi rolls and not just a couple of pieces. They will limit you to a maximum of 15 items you can order and one time. It seems like a lot, but that also includes your appetizers and sizes. There is also a 10 minute cooldown between orders. Overall, the experience is excellent. Not a place you would come frequently but for an occasional night out, it is great. I am interested in coming in one day just to check out the bar scene. As we were leaving, it looked pretty lively over there. read more

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Came here to celebrate hubby's birthday. The restaurant is beautifully decorated inside and the service is really top notch. It was our first time there. We picked the middle tier option. We thought it was a little pricey but the quality of meats was very good. And the amount of food you get was really a lot and this is coming from a heavy hitter at AYCE restaurants. They also included dessert. I only wish they allowed for AYCE options AND à la carte options, like Gyuzo Japanese BBQ in Rockville. It turns out they're owned by the same company. You must come very hungry to get your money's worth. read more

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We were hungry on a Saturday and wanted to check out Gyu San after walking by it a few times. I tried to call to see if we could get a table, but there was no answer, so we walked in and were surprisingly seated right away. There is a 90 minute limit at each table for the AYCE. When we arrived, they asked if we wanted to do AYCE sushi or barbeque, or both. We just did BBQ this time, but you can add sushi for $5. The AYCE BBQ also includes appetizers that are quite varied. There are three tiers for the BBQ, and the server recommended the Prestige tier, which is the middle and gives you some wagyu options that come in a special box. I believe it is $68 a person, which is a solid deal. The appetizer selection is good. I got the seaweed salad, gyoza, and one of my husband's takoyaki. The seaweed salad was my favorite, the others were fine. The meat quality varied a lot. Some of the cuts were fantastic and really flavorful, and some where flavorless and bland, even with the sauce additions. It was an overall enjoyable experience, and you do get a lot of food in 90 minutes. I don't think I would rush back when there are other AYCE options in the area that I personally enjoyed more. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner here the other night- food is pricey but the meats were delicious- well seasoned- service was attentive and quick - ambiance is wonderful -the desserts were also so tasty- read more

We had an excellent experience at Gyu San. A Japanese barbecue spot with a diverse set of options of meats, seafoods, and sides with great service and drinks. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping in. Surprisingly, my favorite bite was the seafood tartare or the dressing on the salad. The cuts of meat are pretty good but nothing overwhelming. The drinks are very good and we did have great service. The vibe is sophisticated fun, which we enjoyed. It's definitely a step up from Gyu Kaku, but I'm not sure the price matches the quality of meat. read more

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THIS PLACE IS SOOOOO GOOD Had a great time celebrating father's day and my mom's bday here. Everything from food to service to ambiance was spot on. Enjoyed some really nice cuts of wagyu and liked that the seating was spread out and not cramped at all. Only con was our ordering tablet dying and the replacement kept signing out. Otherwise, highly recommend you stop by and really enjoyed our servers Leo and Toan. Will definitely be coming back ‼‍ read more

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The meat quality is phenomenal here! I really enjoyed getting the special meat which includes a variety of their beef meats. I also really enjoyed their short rib, house salad, seafood tartare, and the corn fritter. Overall, all of the meats were really tender and enjoyable that I couldn't even tell the difference. Our server was very nice and came by often to check on us even though we ordered everything (besides alcoholic beverages) through a tablet. The vibe inside was pretty dimmed and intimate. The prices are fairly high, so I recommend coming there if you can eat a lot. They also have AYCE sushi for $5 more which is awesome. They also have ramen which I didn't get to try. read more

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I have been eyeing Gyu San since they posted the coming soon signs month ago. Finally a quality Japanese bbq place in Hoco. I made reservations on Resy and we dined here on a busy Friday. My friends and I chose the master tier with no sushi. Some of our favorite cuts of meat include Wagyu fried rice, pork jowl, prime short rib, AU Wagyu short rib, beef tongue, and the a5 Wagyu top blade . All of the cuts were fresh and delicious. Sometimes a lot of Wagyu can be overwhelming, but there were no stomach issues between the 8 of us here. The service here is next level. The host walked us to our table and went over the menu. The manager stopped by multiple times to check in on us. The ambiance here made us feel like we were dining in Japan. We found ourselves complimenting the Spotify DJ multiple times. Seating here is perfect for all party sizes up to 8. I will definitely be back to try some of their other cuts and the higher legend tier. read more

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First of all the ambiance is amazing, beautifully decorated, very intimate yet spacious and love the lighting! My compliments to Sophia our server, so accommodating and she was great very lovely personality. She made sure to teach us how to order our food in the ipad and which ones are included in our menu. We had the prestige option which is $48.00 per person. It was well worth it since we had all the options of tbe beef, pork and seafood goodness. I loved their kimchi very well made and it compliments the meats. Sophia also changed our grill so that it will be a fresh one after a few times of grilling. She even asked for my name and put it in the digital banner since i was celebrating my birthday with bestfriend there. They sang me happy birthday and made me feel very special. Overall the experience was great and i had a wonderful time. The desserts were great too especially the mochi ice cream. Very indulgent. And Sophia gave me as a birthday present a $25 giftcard plus $10 gold bar for the next time we go! How amazing is that?! Thank you Gyusan for a wonderful birthday dinner experience! read more

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Gyu San looks great and has a fun, lively vibe, but your wallet will definitely feel it. The prices are high, and while the meats were fine, they weren't anything special for what you're paying. Wagyu fried rice was not very flavorful. We did the premium all you can eat Diamond tier for $98. Some cuts were good, others were pretty forgettable. I wish you could substitute what comes in a box (not a fan of tongue). Presentation of the meats box is definitely the most bougie and worth the instagram photo. Service and atmosphere were solid, but for a Japanese BBQ spot at this price point, we expected better meat quality. Worth a try if you're going for the ambiance, just don't expect to be blown away by the food. read more

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Not sure if this was a newer location (I've been to the location in Arlington). There seemed to be plenty of parking in a nearby garage and some parking lots which were pretty packed. Not sure if the garage normally charges but the gates were up (around 3:30 on a Saturday. We didn't make a reservation and maybe waited 10 minutes before being sat. While we had been to anther location, it had been awhile ago so they re-explained how the AYCE option worked. Lots of options to choose from depending on what type looking for, we ended up going with the legendary. You can become a member here for a discounted price on the menu. They mentioned that they weren't doing a full bar until 4 so we only had some options of canned or bottled. We had initially asked for a drink menu and they said they weren't ready and would provide when available but not sure when other drinks or draft ended up actually becoming availability. It did feel like our pan wasn't super hot to begin with. It just took a really long time to cook the meat. Our Special Meat Section B came out pretty quickly as well as the A5 Waygu Uni Sushi. We had ordered the Gyu San sampler which took probably 30 minutes to come out. When they had brought the Special Meat, they said it would be out shortly but we had to ask almost 20 minutes later. I will say that the Waygu Fried Rice was delicious. Overall, really good cuts and good but there were some of the meat that stuck to the display in our boxes. Service was ok but staff was friendly. read more

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This place is so good! Glad to have a JBBQ spot closer to us as the next closest is in Rockville. If you have an inkling of wanting to go here, I recommend making a reservation as we had to wait an hour to be seated -- a lot of people waited as well. I did try to make a reservation but it didn't allow for reservations to be made online for parties less than 4. We ordered from the prestige menu which als included AYCE wagyu! You can order 15 dishes at a time. The place itself is really nice. I noticed a lot of folks were there for special events. As for parking they gave a garage that we didn't use and the street/lot was pretty full (we got the last spot) on a Saturday night which makes sense! read more

Gyu San - Grill - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Bring your appetite for an expensive feast. Gyu San is an all-you-can-eat Japanese joint with a focus on bbq. Expect to pay a lot but in return, gain access to unlimited top tier meats from the land and sea. Gyu San offers three levels of dining. The entire table must have the same level, so talk to your other diners before ordering what level you'd like to go for: Basic gives you their lowest quality cuts of meat and a handful of seafood options and side dishes. This is great for people who want to get their money's worth, especially when pairing their meal with Gyu San's extensive alcoholic cocktail menu. Their middle level offers a larger variety of beef, pork, and seafood, and side dishes. The middle level also offers ramen. The ramen is good, but extremely filling, so I advise avoiding it. This level also includes a one order-per customer wagyu sampler. This is a MUST include to get your money's worth and it will be the highlight of your meal. One of the sides you can unlock at this level is wagyu burgers. While these burgers are great, with a spicy sauce that is fantastic, they sit in your stomach and make it harder to eat more of the unlimited BBQ. If you must try it, order one and split it among your table. The final and most expensive level opens up an all wagyu menu, taking the one-time sampler from the second level and giving you as much as you can handle. In addition, you'll get one order of five unique appetizers, each carefully crafted around high end seafood and wagyu. Each person at the table can also pay an extra $5 for all you can eat sushi, and their sushi is good. If you're ordering from the low tier meats, then adding sushi is worth it for adding variety and good values. For more money saving, you can become a member by asking your server or host, though its only worth it if you plan on coming to Gyu San more often. Gyu San is a high cost, high caloric, and highly flavorful meal experience, best left as an ultimate treat-your-self with friends and family. read more

This is similar to Korean BBQ but features Japanese Wagu beef. The place is new, clean, and everyone is friendly.their table top grills are nice as the exhaust port is in the grill as opposed to something hanging from the ceiling so you can see the person you are dining with. Most of the menu is all you can with the prime cuts a 1 box per person selection I really enjoyed the visit and plan to go back. The cost are in 3 different tiers. I really didn't ask the difference. But went with the top end that was $100 per person. read more

I went to Gyu San in the Merriweather Pavilion area for my birthday with my family of nine, and we had such a great experience. The space feels modern, open, and really comfortable -- perfect for big groups. The food was honestly delicious. Both the Japanese BBQ and sushi were super fresh, and the AYCE menu had a ton of good options. Ordering from the iPad made everything easy, and the food came out fast even with our large party. The service was great too -- everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, Gyu San is a really solid spot in Columbia. We all left happy, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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Came in a Friday afternoon for lunch. We got seated right away and our host gave us a quick run down of the AYCE menu. Then the ordering started. Everything came out at a good time and the food was delicious. The BBQ meats were good and we definitely appreciate the portion size. Would come back with a group of friends. read more

Gyu San - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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the brief: new Japanese AYCE-style BBQ located in the Color Burst Park area of Merriweather. I would consider it a mix of upscale dining + AYCE because it did feel like a very luxury experience. I can tell that they're still new and figuring out things like logistics, but it was incredibly delicious and seems like a great spot for a special occasion. As far as pricing goes, it's very similar to other AYCE places where you have to opt for a certain tier for the whole table. Kids get discounted prices if you're bringing kids. You can also opt into a +$5/person for sushi (their sushi was great). There's 3 tiers for the BBQ portion and each tier has progressively higher-quality cuts of meat (think higher grades of wagyu or more premium styles of meat). It starts off at around $63/person for just the BBQ, so it's definitely not cheap, but more on that later. They have not yet introduced it, but you can get -$10 on the price if you are a member. From what it sounds like, it'll cost around $30/year to be a member. In my opinion, the price per person is a bit expensive for my palette, but I will say as far as AYCE places are concerned, it was abundantly clear that the price goes into the quality of the dishes served. Everything ordered felt luxurious and premium. Flavors and presentation were on point. Each item ordered (you can order via server or tablet) comes on an incredibly small plate and if you order a certain number of plates in too short a timespan, they'll put you on a "cooldown period." Service was very nice and accommodating. It felt a little unorganized but nothing that interrupted our experience and totally expected for a place that just opened. For bathrooms, they had ~4 individual rooms (no changing tables) that were labeled all-gender. The rooms were pretty narrow and small, but very modern and clean. In summary though, everything was delicious and premium. It's definitely an experience and if you're looking for a special meal, Gyu-san is a great place. read more

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A new place just opened, so the bar is not open yet. I'm not gonna hold that against them so let's get down to it. Very Nice ambience I like the design feels different but familiar. The service was good even for being open a few weeks. I think it is great that you order off the iPad they give you suggestions on how to best order. It's all you can eat. They have three different tiers. Tier one gets that tier. You get their two and one comes with it. Tier 3 you get 3, 2, and 1 a few bucks more and you get a sushi. The food came out quickly and I think the servings were perfect per group. If you follow the server suggestions It works out really well. The Food was high-quality. Good cuts. My only itsy-bitsy complaint is I wish the meat had a little more flavor. so you have to order sauces and salt it a little. Besides that it's on par it's really good. Yes, this place is going to be a contender. Just give it a little bit of time as always this is my opinion I say give it a try make your own conclusion, but come in a couple more weeks when they have drinks on the menu. My server, Leo, did a great job. He'll talk about whiskey and drinks and how best to utilize your time. read more

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I have been waiting for this spot to open for what I believe was the last couple years (or even more). They also have an Arlington location, but I frequent Merriweather often, so really wanted to come here. When I first walked in my jaw was on the ground. I've been to many Asian BBQ spots. I instantly knew this was the most beautiful one I'd ever been to. Whoever designed the interior has a beautiful eye, and the 3D printed labubus are modeled after the 24k gold ones. They're in the soft opening phase right now, so they are not serving liquor yet (waiting on their liquor license). Also, during their soft opening (which may be until the end of the month), you can get the all you can eat (AYCE) sushi for no additional cost (their waiving the $5). As I said in the video, they have a tiered AYCE BBQ menu that has 3 options and it starts at $58 (next two tiers are $68 and $78). All are AYCE but the higher tiers have more premium meats. They have some unique appetizers that I hadn't seen prior at a BBQ spot, like beef fried rice and beef curry rice, so definitely want to try those when I come back. I thought the shrimp fry, chicken wings, and shrimp tempura roll were pretty good. The meats were also good and good quality. The only real cons is that it's pricier than other BBQ spots I've been to and some items didn't come out super fast, but I'm very intrigued by this spot and want to go back. Eventually, they will also have a late night happy hour, which I know will be a vibe. My waitress was Thuy and she was so nice. Definitely will ask to sit in her section again. read more

Gyu San - Hanger steak - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Came for the grand opening by accident. Very nice decor and attentive service. The menu is very complicated to decipher how the pricing works or what your in for. You will need someone to help you. We went w unlimited sushi experience where you order from tablets and food is brought out to your table. All tables are designed for BBQ experience unless you sit at sushi bar. Will I come back yes read more

Gyu San - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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OUTSTANDING! I came here for their soft opening seeing how the literally just opened and I am extremely impressed! *Heads up, they do not have a liquor license yet, but they have two very cute and delicious $5 mocktails that were phenomenal. Normally I would knock a star but they're in the process of getting their liquor license. *Service* The hostess greeted us very pleasantly and were so nice. It was only two of us and the wait was an hour but they sat us in 5-10 mins. Reservations should be made for parties of 4 or more. NATHAN was it server and he was so sweet, he even bowed to us. He was very knowledge on everything, and made our experience 12/10! The front host manager KENNY came by at the end to ensure everything was fine and that really made me happy to see a manager approach us about our experience. *Food* Absolutely delicious! It is all you can eat Japanese bbq AND sushi! Very small plates but their meats, sushi, and appetizers are top quality! That's what makes them different from a Korean bbq. The prestige is $58, master is $78, and legend is $98. Each one have different type of meats and the Wagyu is included with the legend which is the top notch Japanese meat! You can get appetizers, salad, sushi, and dessert with any of the all you can eat options. It is definitely worth the price. *Ambiance* This is a top scale restaurant and it looks like it! Also I've been in 100's of food restrooms and this is by far the coolest, cleanest, gender neutral, and eco-friendly restroom I've ever been in! I felt like I was in Tokyo at a cool hip upscale restaurant! *Overall* I HIGHLY recommend this facility! My fiancé and I left astounded by every moment spent here tonight for a date night. This will definitely be one of our to go to spots! From start to finish we were impressed! read more

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We dined Thursday evening (just a few days after the grand opening) and enjoyed everything from the quality and freshness of the food, attentive staff and upscale ambiance of the restaurant. Our server was just as excited to served us as we were to be there which added to the enjoyment of our experience. Each meat, sushi roll / taco and appetizer came out picture perfect and beautifully presented. We will definitely be returning soon and often! read more

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I came for a friends and family event and didn't know what to expect. But on the outside, it looked super elegant. The music and the ambiance were there! We were greeted by the hostess staff and they welcomed us with warm smiles. The restaurant itself was gorgeous. It had a really cool light element to the sushi table. The bar had what it looked like, authentic Japanese decor. It wasn't overly bright nor was it overly dark. The lighting made it feel intimate but also welcoming. The staff was already knowledgeable on the cuts of meat, menu, and everything that we asked. Each cut of meat had the perfect marbling and the grill cooked it perfectly. No meat was stuck on the grill and they changed it often! Would definitely come back! read more

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I am so glad I got to finally try this place! I will be going back and taking everyone I know here. The food here is amazing and all the drinks were so delicious. The service is amazing and it's just a fantastic all you can eat spot. There are different tiers that you can pick from and I got the highest tier option and it was so worth it! The wagyu was so good and you can pick anything you want off the menu. They also gave us tea and hot sake! read more

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I am new to Korean BBQ places and I can confidently say this place has set the bar high. It was the perfect midweek day date with my husband where we could have great food and conversation. When you walk in, you're immediately struck by the fancy yet inviting ambiance. I've been to other Korean BBQ places that have been more like dining halls with loud music and music videos. This place was very sophisticated and sleek. The staff is also very friendly and helpful at the door and throughout your time dining. We ordered the AYCE "Master" and added on AYCE sushi, which was definitely worth it!Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The wagyu beef presentation was amazing and the sushi selection was vast. Truly no complaints and we will definitely be back! Pro Tip: AYCE is called at 90 minutes. Given you have to wait 15min between orders, my recommendation is to order maximum amount of food items (I think it's 15) in your first round since they bring it out in small portions and you need to account for cook times. read more

Came on a weekday, which offers unlimited sushi with any unlimited tier package - the lowest being $58 pp. The quality of meat is superior to the cuts from Korean bbq in the area. The variety of sides and sushi were excellent. Sushi quality was surprisingly good but you need to buy the higher tier to get the nigiri options. read more

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We visited for the soft opening, and the indoor decor was very nice! It definitely gave an elevated feel, great place for date night or special occasions. Our waiter was very nice and explained the menu to us. We had to wait a while for some sushi, but I think it's just because they were still in their soft opening. The KBBQ was very fresh, and the meat was of nice quality. It definitely was just pricey compared to other KBBQ competitors. read more

Gyu San - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

My friend lives nearby, so we decided to check out this new restaurant I kept seeing on my IG feed! We went during the soft opening (10/18/25) and there was an special for sushi items. It usually is an extra $5 more for sushi per person, but because of the soft opening, that was waived. The restaurant atmosphere is so fun and trendy. There is a sushi bar in the center with circular "shoji screen-esque" designs that light up, and an alcohol bar on the side. I believe they were still waiting on a liquor license. I also noted some private rooms along the wall with sliding doors that have more traditional japanese seating . Next to the kitchen, there is a wall with golden Labubu figures (the owner had custom 3D printed, the eyes can change when you roll them - we got to see one of these figures upclose) and stacks of gold bar figures on top and a curtain with the japanese kanji characters for "yaki*niku", which means "grilling meat/ BBQ". The menu has 3 different tiers to choose from. Starting with the Prestige, then Master or Legend. There are member pricing and regular pricing. We chose the Prestige. All members of the party need to pick the same tier. There is a 90 minute dining limit that starts with the first order. Wasted food will be charged 10%, so please dine responsibly. There were so many items on the menu to choose from! I completely didn't see the sampler platter items... that would've helped to make things easier I feel. There is an iPad at the table that you can order from. There are pictures for most items which is suoer helpful! Ranging from appetizers, beef, chicken, pork, seafood, vegetables, sauces, & (other tiers: special appetizers and meats). Just in sushi alone there were rolls, appetizers, tacos and specialty rolls. Wow, what a selection! The meat is very high quality and from a chosen selection. There are a few slices (2-3) with each order. The marbling on the wagyu beef was phenomenal. There was a Wagyu Fried Rice with slices of perfectly cooked wagyu, which was sooo tasty and a big portion. Fried items like the Takoyaki Mentaiko Sauce (crispy outside and gooey inside with octopus), Karaage Chicken, Shrimp Fry (interesting presentation), Crispy Gyoza Dumplings, Corn Butter Karaage (interesting, corn ribs deep fried) and Nori Shio Fries (seaweed and salt) were perfectly crispy and came out hot. The Seafood Tartare: "tuna, salmon, abalone tempura flake with Yukke sauce" was flavorful and fresh. The Poki Sushi Taco: "diced salmon, diced tuna tobiko and avocado on top of sushi rice with nori" concept was interesting and yummy. I also got the Salmon Avocado and Spicy Tuna Rolls. They came out on little slabs of wood, interesting! We also got the Buttered Sweet Corn, Kimchi and Garlic as sides. Our server Thuy was sooo awesome! She was very friendly, professional and attentive. A+! She helped us change the grill safely by putting the hot grill in a safety holder and refilled our drinks at the right time. Definitely helped to make it a positive experience. Ventilation in the restaurant is pretty good, as I didn't feel drenched in the smell of food afterwards, which is pretty rare for BBQ places. I'm happy there were 3 of us, as we ended up ordering waaay too much food because we wanted to try different things. We were stuffed to the gills! They were pretty busy that day as it's a new restaurant and there's a lot going on. There were some things that new restaurant face, that I'm sure they will work out over time. It was a really fun and enjoyable dining experience with friends. I'd come back to dine here again! (: and I'd recommend it to all my Yelp friends too! read more

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Came in for the soft opening, as I've never been to Gyu San but had a giant craving for meat. Welcoming special I think was the AYCE sushi add on came with the meal. Anywho if you're craving beef, this is the spot to go. High quality metal grills with plenty of well marbled options. They do have fun appetizer options as well from sliders to ramen to even decadent uni. They have a sampler box if you don't know where to start. I do think you get plenty of value even at the lowest tier, but the higher end with the other wagyu affairs certainly did not miss. It's a great space in the venue, tables are spread out so you don't get overwhelmed by the grill smoke. I think if you got a crew who love meat, this is a fantastic option if you wanna splurge. Maybe wouldn't go if you're looking for a balanced meal with veggies, cuz you're gonna be wanting to spend your entire time limit on beef! read more

First off, service was amazing. Our waiter Sophia was awesome!! Walked us through the full process, always checking in on us and was one of the most attentive servers I've had in a long time. She was so sweet and always made sure we were fine but wasn't hovering over us, she was always there like she read our mind when we had a question! Food itself, we got the highest tier. I went in with the wrong expectations for the menu based off the menu from their website- the selection atleast for this location is pretty small. There's little to no seafood options unlike the website, and there's only a few selections for sides and vegetables. It was overall pretty good, it wasn't for my palette as someone who doesn't like a strong beef flavor but it was a good quality and the boyfriend liked it. Their seafood tartar was mind blowing, carpaccio was great, and their A5 short rib was amazing. I can't say I'd ever buy the top tier again, wasn't particularly worth it over the other tiers. It's a good one time experience to do atleast once, if I had to return here it might just be for their sushi bar. Yet it was fun, nice, and a good time to have regardless for our anniversary. The surprising hit of the evening was their dessert, do not forget to ask for it, the salted caramel mochi was unforgettable. read more

Gyu San - Seafood tartar and wagyu tongue - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Gyusan Japanese BBQ and Sushi in Columbia left a strong impression on my first visit, strong enough that I felt compelled to write a review afterward. It already feels like a place I will return to regularly. The space is large, modern, and thoughtfully designed, with great lighting and a polished but comfortable atmosphere. It works well for both date nights and family dinners. Gyusan is currently in a soft launch phase, so a few items may not always be available yet. A membership program is also in development, which should offer reduced pricing over time. Service was a highlight. Ellena did an excellent job explaining the all you can eat format, pacing our orders so we did not overload the grill, and keeping everything running smoothly. The table stayed organized, water glasses were always filled, and nothing was overlooked. We chose the Master's all you can eat menu at 78 dollars per person and added sushi for 5 dollars more. Ordering is done through a tablet at the table, with a brief delay between rounds that never felt restrictive. The menu offers a wide selection of meats, seafood, vegetables, and sides. The premium Wagyu bucket is limited to one per person, which makes sense given the quality and richness. It arrives with a dramatic dry ice presentation, and the beef itself is well worth slowing down for. Standouts included the tuna tartare and Japanese wings, both of which we reordered. Grill items were consistently strong, especially the pork belly and hanger steak. The sushi was fresh and well assembled, holding its own alongside the barbecue. For this style of dining, the pricing feels appropriate for the quality, setting, and service. When compared to other grill at the table concepts nearby, Gyusan feels more refined overall. Even in its soft launch phase, Gyusan delivers a high quality dining experience. Between the food, service, and atmosphere, it is a place I fully expect to keep coming back to enjoy. read more

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Bait‑and‑switch.... Yelp and the restaurant's own info say Gyu San offers an à la carte menu, but when I sat down for lunch I was told my only choices were the fixed‑price lunch buffet or a much more expensive buffet tier of $48 if I wanted basics like chicken. Yep. I came in starving a little before 2 p.m., waited at the host stand even though it wasn't packed, and then had to order everything from an iPad and cook it myself at the table. The miso soup was bland and heavy on seaweed, the creamy "ginger" salad dressing was just ok and the flying shrimp were not what I expected. Chicken was good. I left feeling like I did most of the work for a $72‑plus check including tip and soda. read more

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We were able to get a table during their soft opening and tried the middle tier -$78 a person with a group of 4. The meat is pricey but delicious and with four people we were able to try a larger variety of appetizers. The ambiance was upscale and well-decorated, with gold and bamboo themed dish ware. The service was pretty good even on a busy first weekend. I think we will be back to try more flavors from here. read more

Gyu San - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Overall: beautiful new restaurant, delicious food, all you can eat pricing, good service, private rooms available, single stall restrooms, high chairs but no baby changing pads We went with people from age 1-67 and everyone was full and happy. There is only all you can eat options, so the prices are steep, but I feel like for an event it's worth it. There are three different tiers. We did Prestige which is the lowest, but it was excellent. You're supposed to pay $5 extra to include sushi, but since they just opened they waived that for us. We tried so many of the sushi rolls. We loved that they had specialty rolls as well. I didnt try a single thing I didn't like. The meats, appetizers, sushi, and desserts were all good. It was cool that you could order with the server or with the iPad. There is a forced break between orders on the iPad, so keep that in mind when you are organizing those orders. Kids have different prices based on their heights. We were happy with the service and delighted by all the food. We will definitely be back. My only complaint is that they didn't have a changing table in any of the bathrooms which was super tough with a one year old. read more

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This is my first update on a yelp review and I must say that Gyusan has scored with one of the best waiters in the business with Deon! My mother in law was visiting from out of state and he made the experience phenomenal. Unlike our previous visit, the food came out in a timely manner instead of everything at once. We were also informed of the dessert option that isn't even listed in the tablet menu. Honestly if you had an issue with the inattentive service from your previous visit, request Deon and it will make all the difference. Thank you so much. We will be back very soon! read more

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Gyusan offers premium-quality Japanese BBQ AYCE across three tiers, each featuring delicious appetizers & desserts . For just an extra $5, you can enjoy unlimited sushi --what a treat! I tried the second tier and loved every bite, especially the wagyu beef BBQ options. It was absolutely worth it!! read more

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The food was amazing! The quality of the meats were unmatched. The servers were helpful and knowledgeable. read more

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