The meat slices seemed smaller than the last time we visited. The food also took quite a while to be served, and the waiting time can take up a significant part of your allotted dining time. Hopefully, the service speed can improve so customers have more time to enjoy their meal. read more

We came as a group of 14 and they were very accomodating. We split into three tables for cooking and ordering. Once or twice our orders were missed but otherwise everything came in a timely manner. Servers came by often to check on us and they let us know when the last order was. Quality of meats was decent and desserts were great. Location is slightly hidden in a building but ample parking. read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Love coming to Gyubee whenever there's an occasion to be celebrated. Came here to celebrate Father's Day. Joined the waitlist and waiting for 3-4 hours before we got a table. We were greeted by the host, and taken to our table. Our server was nice and got our orders in pretty quickly. The meats were good as usual, but the rib eye steak was on the chewy/tough side. They added sushi to their menu and it was okay, I wouldn't order it again as I'm really here for the ayce meat. My kids enjoyed everything and ate everything up. I love their crème brûlée and their deep fried rice cake with brown sugar. Needless to say, we left with our bellies were full and we will be back soon. read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

en wanting to try out Gyubee for quite some time. Got really thrown off by hearing about the Yelp wait list after my hubby stopped in a couple of months ago to see if we could get a table - we didn't and we didn't stick around stick around to wait. Few weeks back we were nearby and on a whim stopped by to see if we could get a table for 3. Must have been our lucky day because we were able to get a table immediately. First thing you notice when you walk in is the counter and a waiting area to the right. The space overall is fairly small compared to most Korean BBQ spots. They gave us a table but the fit was very tight - appeared to be more of a table for 2 than 4. We asked for another table but were told by our server (without checking) that there were no other available tables. Then saw them seat someone after us as a party of 2 at a larger table. Our server no said they had reservations, however, they don't take reservations and the Yelp wait list was closed that day, they were just accepting walk ins, which was explained when we initially arrived, so not sure why our server said this. Hubby got up and walked over to the front desk and asked for another table. They easily moved us near the back to a larger table so the 3 of us could sit comfortably. Let's get to the food! I have to say, I was really impressed by the variety of cuts of meats, but more so over the seasoning and sauces for each cut of meat. The cuts were all very tender and seasoned very well! However, not the ribeye when we were there. For a premium cut of ribeye this could have been much better. A bit disappointed with ordering the All Day menu as it included Ribeye. We would ask for 3 cuts, they were thin and small and our server would only bring out 1 piece at a time, despite the fact that we were a table of 2 adults and 1 kid. Each time we reminder her, she would smile and say yes, but never brought more until we cooked the 1 small piece we had. If am paying for a premium all day menu, not sure what the issue is here for this. We waited until another server passed by and then finally got more. Which brings me to the ordering process. I prefer having an app to order from as the server did not bring everything we asked for and even brought items that we never asked for but she heard us talking about while reading over the menu - this was extremely awkward at a place that charges you if you order too much and don't eat. Our favs were: Miso Marinated Steak Prime Kalbi Miso beef brisket Pork Belly Thick Cut Sweet Soy Beef Brisket Miso Pork Belly Shrimp I loved the dessert options of crème brûlée and Chapmans ice cream cups - we had both! Would I go back - yes please! read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Saturday night dinner, ordered the premium ribeye, ribeye steak, prime kalbi, lettuce, Kimchi, spinach, bean sprout, sake steamed clam, pineapples, butter corn, beef tataki, bibimap, and end with a crème brulee Free refill of pop and also tried there plum juice read more

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Gyubee always has the best bang for your buck. The service at this location was great. Changed our grill a few times without us asking. Took us a while to get a seat on a Wednesday night (about an hour wait for table of 4) read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

My favourite Gyubee location in the GTA. Service is always so fast here. And the food is the most consistent. For some crazy reason the pineapples here are ALWAYS so good. Perfect for large group dinners and gatherings. read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Gyubee is one of my favourite bbq spots! The meat is good quality and as an ayce spot it's really good value. The kalbi and steaks in particular are good, but as a garlic lover I love the garlic beef. There's a decent selection of other items, and I would def get a creme brulee to end the night. Atmosphere wise, it's a pretty standard bbq setting, nothing special I'd say. Service is also really good some nights, but since they're so busy it can def get backed up. Try to join the waitlist super early cause it fills up fast. Despite the long wait though I always am happy to come back, so five stars read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Assorted beefs - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Went back here twice so this will cover two reviews. First time was over a month ago when they still had the Wagyu menu. It was good but not entire site it was worth the extra price. I probably would do it again but it's gone now. Went back a second time and realized this is likely the main gyubee in toronto as new things or unique things start here or only happen here. They were the first to have sushi which has since been rolled out to the other locations. Same for the crispy fish. Of note, we are huge miso marinated steak people and we order 15-20 each time we come. They marinate it less sweet here which I don't prefer. The also make the cold noodle dish different here and my wife hates it. read more

Had a blast they had steak, prime rib, hanger steak... I didn't need to ask them to change the grill and they came automatically!! Their service was amazing. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night and it was very BUSY. I joined the waitlist and ended up being seated about 3 hours later, so plan ahead or go earlier if you can. But honestly, once we got in, it was so so worth it. The food was amazing - everything tasted so good! Customer service was also on point, staff were super attentive and made sure we were good the entire time we were there!! read more

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Great food and amazing service by our waiter, Nathan. Just fyi, this location is cash or debit only and doesn't take reservations for parties smaller than 6 people. read more

Food quality is better then I expected. Lot of choices and variety and overall taste good. My server, Ryon is very professional and patience in explain items in menu. And always there when you need something. I will definitely come again and recommend this to others.... read more

This location is always busy, even lunch hours on weekdays. There have been a few times the online list said no wait time, but when you walk in, it's an average 30-40min wait time for a table (party of 3+) Hard to find surface parking during business hours, but there is an underground parking in same plaza. Staff are pretty helpful and it's overall not too noisy despite all the full tables. read more

We came by around 1pm for lunch on a Sunday and the wait was fairly quick. We tried the lunch menu and had most of the meats. Our favorites were the signature soy marinated steak, spicy beef brisket and thick pork belly. We also enjoyed the small side dishes of radish, kimchi, spinach and bean sprouts. Service was fairly quick and the staff very friendly and helpful. read more

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Gyubee is easily one of my favorite spots for Japanese BBQ in the GTA. The food is always flavorful, consistent, and satisfying. I do wish they had iPad ordering like some other AYCE spots, as it can sometimes take a bit of time to get a staff member's attention. That said, once the food starts arriving, it's great. Our server, Aria, was very sweet and accommodating. Great service. She brought us one of their new menu additions to try: pickled radish. It was light, refreshing, and a perfect palate cleanser between heavier bites. We ended up ordering it every round afterward. My personal favorites include the pumpkin soup, bibimbap, prime kalbi, sake steamed clams, Nagoya style chicken wings, and of course, their iconic crème brûlée to finish off the meal. Pro tips: Check in early on Yelp and keep refreshing the waitlist. If you're aiming for a 6 to 7 PM dinner slot, start checking around 3 PM. A gratuity is automatically added for groups of six or more, and they offer a cash discount. Use a clean plate as a communal plate to stack cooked food while you continue grilling. It helps you maximize your 2-hour seating time. read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Creme Brulee - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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We joined the waitlist through Yelp, which was super convenient. Johne was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout our visit. We had a wonderful birthday celebration here and truly enjoyed the food. read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This was my first time there. Really enjoyed all of the food and experience, and service was fine. Our favourite was the prime Kalbi beef. read more

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This was my first time at this location, service was quick and the food came promptly. The servers were very good at coming around to change the grills and take away dishes. read more

It's a popular spot so be prepared to wait for a table - for our party of 6 on a Saturday night, the wait was almost an hour and a half. Also make sure to have cash or a Canadian debit card otherwise you'll need to pay a visit to the ATM, which wasn't working when we were there. Fortunately, there is a TD bank right across the street. While they took down my number, they didn't contact it to let us know the table was ready. Fortunately, we were waiting in their waiting area, which has plenty of seating. But even though I answered yes, when they called my name, they kept yelling it - not sure if they could hear us. All the cuts of beef and pork we got were great quality. The squid, mushrooms, and rice cakes were all also delicious. Our server Ryan was very nice and helped check with the kitchen on some orders that hadn't made their way to our table. We ended up getting mostly everything except the last order of lamb, which we just gave up on. They came by to change the grill decently often, but almost always at the awkward timing of us having recently placed some new cuts of meat on the grill. When the other workers came by to refill water, they did skip some people unless we specifically asked. read more

Great meat quality and variety - the meat was tender overall. Their chicken wings were surprisingly good, and the butter squash soup was yum too. The plum juice was too sweet for my liking, and the creme brulee isn't highly recommended. Service was good; they changed the grilling net pretty quickly each time. The booth was however a bit small for two people sitting. Overall a good spot for Japanese BBQ AYCE. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 3/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.5/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 3.7 read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

AYCE restaurant that's worth the price! This is my second time went to Gyubee. Great quality and variety of meats, seafood and other items included. The seating time is 2 hours. The service was fast and swift. The meats were nicely marinated and the portion was good. These food are highly recommended to order, so yummy: Crème Brûlée, Soy marinated Short Rib, beef brisket, ice cream. I went there during Halloween season, and they had some cute decorations. Love the vibe there. I would recommend you to check this AYCE restaurant out if you love Korean/Japanese BBQ. read more

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Great friendly service. The food was good too, the cuts of meat look fresh and high quality.

This location always hits! The meat is marinated well, the service is fast and friendly, and I always leave satisfied. It does get very busy in the evenings, so be prepared. read more

Had another great experience here, this time for lunch. The menu is definitely smaller, but there's still lots to eat. The small selection of dipping sauces has gotten even smaller, with only soy sauce & ssamjang left. The items are still good quality & mostly don't need sauces. They've improved the quality of the sides & there're more desserts for dinner now (for lunch it's only 1 vanilla soft serve per person). read more

Food: Food was great! Honestly, if you're coming to the GTA, going to Gyubee is definitely a staple must-go. I've been to the downtown locations quite a few times but I definitely prefer this location. The food is the same yummy meats BUT the service is what made it great :) I believe they offer a 5% discount if you're bringing cash, so make sure to pay via cash! Otherwise, it was $41.99 cad (before taxes) during a weekend dinner. The only thing is that if you're going to dinner, I can't stress this enough: CHECK AND JOIN THE WAITLIST! They get super busy and wait times are often 2+ hours for a dinner table during peak times. Also, don't forget to come and check in with the hosts around 15 minutes before your time period actually hits to make sure you're actually keeping your spot! Service: Amazing service! Everyone was super attentive and our food came out super quickly. The staff was professional and nice, answering any and all questions that we had. They also checked up on us a good amount of time and let us know twice when the last call was! Super sweet, loved everyone there. Ambiance: Loved the way they decorated this location's Gyubee (I mean, it's pretty much the same but I'm glad there's a huge waiting area with a TV). read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

my fav AYCE all the time!! every thing is so good but I want the soft serve back tho read more

The food server are so friendly. This is our second time to Gyubee, the first time is on Montreal. Good place to eat. read more

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Food was delicious and service was quick. However it is quite busy, especially during peak hours so it's helpful to use yelp to book a reservation. It is also kind of expensive but it's a nice treat read more

Food are amazing! Had fun grilling meats and enjoyed the desserts. And the service is great.

Service is great, food very fresh, the restaurant is small, but it's clean and inviting.

If you're on a waitlist, double the time they tell you it'll take. The waitlist estimated times are not accurate. They should really stop providing estimates and instead do seatings every 1.5-2 hours. read more

This Gyubee spot is my main go to...service is always great! Food always hits the spot ever since time I go.

Front desk is mid attitude, waiter is good. wrong estimated time of waiting time, they said 30-45mins. I waited for about 60mins. it smells bad, like the smell of swimming pool. Though food is incredible. read more

It's a very popular AYCE "yakiniku" restaurant chain in Toronto. If you're a meat lover, you'll definitely love this restaurant! Unlike some dishonest AYCE restaurants, which will provide the food slowly or lose some orders on purpose, Gyubee brought us the food we ordered very efficiently. And they wouldn't "forget" to bring some ingredients we order. In addition, the quality of food was very high. I particularly enjoyed the "garlic beef" A clean net is also essential for health. Their staff came frequently and helped us to change the net every once in a while. High-quality food and good services, how much do you think it costs? It feels daunting but it turns out to be a very good deal. Only $50+ per person for dinner. I think for an AYCE yakiniku restaurant, Gyubee does an impressive and excellent job read more

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Gyubee is definitely one of if not the best Japanese bbq in Toronto! Especially considering the quality of meat, the service, and the variety. I've tried pretty much every item on their menu, and ill never get sick of it. The meat comes quick and the staff is very attentive, will change your grill 2-3 times without you even needing to ask. On weekends it'll run you about 60 per person, but honestly considering how good all the dishes are definitely worth it. Some cool new items too, really loved the ribeye and the Nagoya wings! read more

Gyubee Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Phenomenal service. Lexie our server today was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience exceptional!

Excellent service and food. Love the ppl there. The meat is very tasty and great job. Guys! read more

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Terrible experience, joined the waitlist at 9:20, was supposed to be seater at 9:50, no one called I go in at 10:25 they try to justify no one reaching out due to the power going out and try to accommodate by allowing one order. read more

Food is good. Only complaints is lack of source and dishes. The beef slice is really small and hard to bbq. Servant forget to ask her name, seems really into this job and has smile on her face. read more