We tried this place as a girls date. It's a new AYCE Japanese BBQ place at First Markham Place. We went for a Saturday lunch and while the restaurant itself wasn't that busy, the parking was brutal. Ambiance: 3.75/5 - typical Japanese BBQ set up. They have a main dining room, 2 VIP rooms plus 1 room off to the side with several tables and seats. We were seated in this room. Service: 3.75/5 - I was able to secure a reservation very easily. I called the day before. I was seated quickly. I had to ask them for the menu. It is QR code scanning but they have to set it up for the table. I wanted to check out both menus - for lunch and dinner before making a decision on which menu to go with. It's easier to ask for service when they come to drop off food or clear the dishes. Otherwise, it's hard to catch their attention when you are seated in the room. Food: 3/5 - the food is ok but not a wide variety of dishes in both lunch and dinner menus. The main difference is that they don't offer shrimp in the lunch menu and less sushi choices. We ordered a bunch of their beef, pork and lamb. The only flavours that shines through is the cumin cubed lamb. The rest of the marinated beef don't seem to add much flavor (garlic, miso). Salad, appetizers, sauces and dessert (ice cream, various jellos, etc) are self serve. Overall: 3.5/5 I'm not in a rush to come back read more

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Visited Gyumanor Japanese BBQ at the First Markham Place plaza on a Saturday evening with my mom and boyfriend. We got there around 6pm and were told the wait would be about an hour, which honestly already felt pretty reasonable compared to most AYCE spots. We just walked around the plaza while waiting and ended up getting a call around 6:30pm saying our table was ready, so the wait was shorter than expected. Our table ended up being inside one of the VIP rooms, but it was actually a shared table split between two groups. Each side had its own grill which was good, but the actual table space felt pretty limited once food started arriving. It was manageable, just a little cramped for 3 people. You ordered through a QR code which made things pretty easy. They also have two self serve stations with appetizers and desserts. One thing that surprised me was the amount of sushi they offer for an AYCE BBQ place. There were torched sushi, pressed sushi, and different maki rolls. No sashimi though, just something to keep in mind. The sushi was actually not bad for AYCE. For the meats, we tried a bit of everything. The prime short ribs and beef tongue were definitely the highlights for us. Those were the ones we kept ordering more of. The pork neck/jowl ended up being mostly fat for our liking. Overall the meat quality was decent, although some cuts could have used a bit more flavor and the portion sizes were not always consistent. The grill worked better than I expected. It didn't look like there was much of a flame going on, but it got pretty hot and cooked everything well. The ventilation was also surprisingly good. We went in fully expecting to leave smelling like BBQ, but our clothes barely smelled at all. Dessert was a bit hit or miss. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the creme brulee (called "pudding" on the menu) is probably not something I would get again. It reminded me of those vanilla pudding cups you can buy at the grocery store. They also had ice jelly, a self serve ice cream station, and some fried desserts. The sesame balls were fried to order and came out piping hot, which was nice. Service was just okay, but it was also a busy Saturday dinner rush. Since we were seated inside the VIP room it was a little harder to flag someone down unless they walked past. There was a call button on the wall, but because we were sharing the table with another group and sitting closer to the door, we didn't really want to keep reaching across and bothering them. They also offer a 5 percent discount if you pay cash. Overall, for close to $50 per person you do get a pretty wide spread of meats, sushi, plus the self serve appetizer and dessert bar. Would I come back? Probably, especially for the variety. I would just hope for a regular table next time and not a shared one. read more

Came here on a Friday night.. was a bit hard to find parking, but that's ok. It wasn't busy when we came and was fairly quiet inside, which was really nice. The food is not salty and they leave salt for you to salt it yourself to your liking! I really loved that because it didn't make me want to drink gallons of water! They have a 5% cash discount, so bring your cash... I know I'll definitely come back here because everything was really good! P.S. if you love crème brûlées, this is the worst one I've tasted... don't get it :( read more

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I had a blast eating here. The quality of the food was quite good and the service was fast and friendly too. They changed the grill when we needed it quickly. I liked all the food but the beef ribs was a bit tough. Other than that, I would definitely recommend check this place out. I left satisfied! read more

Gyumanor Japanese Bbq - A feast! - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Food is fresh, food arrived shortly after every order was placed Ambiance, everything is clean and lots of space between tables. Service, servers are very friendly, love how they offer to change the grill top without customer asking The only improvement for them will be to state on the advertisement that "each customer will need to post on social media to get this promotion price" read more

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My rating sits somewhere between 3.5 or 4 out of 5 stars. I'd say like 3.8 or 3.9 stars. Visited this resto last night for my buddy's bday dinner. The resto occupies the spot that Firefly Cafe used to be in (next to Gol's Lanzhou Noodles). Decor is very pretty. Granite tops and walls. The washrooms are also very clean and well stocked. We had 16 ppl in our dining party and we were given a side dining room w/ multiple grills (3 tables w/ 1 grill that sat 4 and 1 table w/ 2 grills that sat 6). Our waitress was extremely attentive. She kept double checking the kitchen to make sure we got our orders and constantly changed out our grills (I forgot to ask for her name but she was young). Now on to the dining. First off, the grills have 3 heat settings. I found myself manually tinkering w/ the heat control when cooking a lot of the thinner or fattier slices because the flames would climb quite fast and high for those meats. Sometimes we'd have to turn off the heat completely just to prevent massive flare ups haha. My 2 fave cuts would have to be the premium short ribs (boneless) and the secret beef belly (which basically uses a special chef's marinade). The premium short ribs were marbled well. While the food was pretty solid overall, I would have to say it doesn't crack my top 3 places for jbbq. Overall slightly less selection, flavour and marbling of meat compared to Gyu Hito, Shinta or Gyubee (Gyu hito has ribeye steak and Gyubee has the most meat selection). I will say they give Matsuda good head to head but Matsuda's selling point is their giant scallops and tiger prawns imo which this place doesn't have (they have small shrimps and no scallops). They've only been open 2 months so I think with a couple adjustments/improvements (increase meat, seafood and dessert selection a lil more and use a bit more seasoning/marinade for some of the cuts) they could become a worthy jbbq stalwart in the markham area. They told us there'd be a 2 hour seating time but they let us dine past the alloted time to let us get our fill of food and they did not pressure us at all which was nice of them. Price was in line w/ the competitors I mentioned above. read more

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I've been here twice already since the restaurant opened. Service is amazing and I love the menu options. There's more appetizer options here compared to other jbbq places. Service is FAST and the food comes out shortly after ordering. Clean up, changing the grill, and water service was amazing. The meats are quality, sushi is good, and the appetizers are good. My favourite dishes would be the garlic mussels and the tofu skin. read more

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I tried this relatively new Japanese all-you-can-eat BBQ grill spot yesterday, and overall, it was just okay. For the price, I definitely think there are better options elsewhere as of now. About $55 including $8 discount on a Thursday (you can get $1-3 off per person through rock paper scissors). The seating was comfortable and spacious, and there were some nice amenities in the washroom though the toilet buttons weren't working. Table ventilation was okay, and the salmon sushi, longanisa, beef ribs, beef rib meat, beef tendon, and chicken cartilage stood out for me. I also enjoyed the costco french fries, deep fried capelin fish and takowasabi. That said, the experience had drawbacks. Ordering is done through a QR code, which the website was clunky at times, and we had about 4 rounds oforders that were missed entirely. The staff seemed inexperienced and had to often ask each other for answers. Food quality was inconsistent where some meat cuts were thin, others tough or overly fatty, leading to crazy fire that burned the food. The crème brûlée (labelled pudding) was disappointing, too soft with uneven torching. Drinks came with strange pearls that didn't taste good and clogged the straw, and even simple requests like hot water resulted in room temperature water. On top of that, the images from their QR menu felt misleading compared to what actually arrived. Also worth keeping in mind: their Google reviews are definitely skewed by discounts offered in exchange for ratings, (the table next to ours sent 5 stars before even eating) so the stars don't fully reflect reality. read more

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My first time here for their AYCE lunch for soft opening. I like the decor inside the restaurant, bright and trendy. We started ordering and didn't expect much, but turns out all the food are fresh and lightly marinated unlike the other Japanese bbq all you can eat place, which I LOVE! Here are the list I think it's a MUST order: - popcorn chicken (lightly battered) - original beef belly - beef tongue (I like it thin slice) - pork belly - kimchi - clam with wine (fresh and light) - crispy skin (you don't find it in many places) ! Also!!! They are so dedicated to the allergies - like my kids is one of them, their sauce station has labelled "contain with peanut/nut". I would like highly recommend it since they have promotions for soft opening, great service. I'll definitely come with my kids again! read more

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This All You Can Eat Japanese BBQ restaurant just had it's grand opening recently between Aug 29 and I visited on Aug 30th. The decora were modern, pretty and a dark luxury theme. They even have VIP rooms for small gather parties with privacy. Free complimentary tea (jasmine tea) which is a nice touch to the overall dining experience. They offer appetizers, deep fried snacks, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, seafood, main dish (carbs) and dessert. They also have drinks for additional charge. Lots of variety to choose from their menu. My top picks are the Hokkaido smoked beef, New Orleans chicken wings, cold noodle, sweet sausage, deep fried fish fillet in honey mustard and deep fried mushroom. Overall meat quality is so so in my opinion. 3.5 out of 5 would be my honest review. I've visited other AYCE Japanese BBQ restos and their meat quality is definetely better but can't complain for the price. I went for lunch $26.99 and they currently have a special promotional discount. Please watch my video YouTube channel for full details @imhellochloe on this visit. Thank you or your support. Staffs were nice and friendly. read more

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Gyumanor is a new Japanese BBQ spot at First Markham Place. First things first - parking is a shitshow at the plaza, no matter where you go. I strongly recommend parking by WinCo Supermarket and walking over. It's just a quick 2 minute walk and it beats trying to find parking and trying to leave later. Party of 2 on a Thursday night. Easy to make reservations and glad we did. Someone reserved half the store for a party and they had a microphone so it was really crowded and loud. The staff had to apologize to us as we were leaving. Service overall was good but ambiance/experience was poor because of that party. Food itself was alright. The meats are a bit tasteless and dry though I enjoyed their soup and apps. They also give you a melona bar for dessert. Overall, 6/10... Would rather go to Gyubee. I went during their soft opening and got a voucher to go back too. read more

Came for their lunch special on a Monday afternoon. It was my first time here, the vibe was very relaxing however I did find it was quite cold inside. They are having ayce lunch specials with a variety of food to choose from. If you're looking for Japanese bbq this is certainly a great place to check out. read more

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The ambiance was modern with three individual VIP rooms. It's lovely where I can enjoy Japanese bbq with my family in a nice small private setting. We came as a table for five. The ribs were nicely marinated and not just drizzle with sauce like other places. The beef were fresh. Sushi were not bad. It will be nice if they have some sashimi selection. Overall, the meat were fresh and there is salmon and clams. Service was nice and attentive. The peach popsicle was good. Overall, a nice experience! read more

Gyumanor Japanese Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came here with coworkers after we went to play across the street at trapped. On a Sunday afternoon around 4:30 it wasn't busy. The food was ok but I think the marinade could be better. Our stove was always giving us trouble and trying to get the server's attention was not easy. The bathroom however had heated seats which was nice on a winters day. Tbh if I want jap bbq I'll probably drive over the shinta next time. read more

The menu was so small. Didnt have sushi when i visited. Meat cuts were not great compared to other JBBQ places. Prices were not cheaper either Service was ok tho. Food came quick and plates were cleared quick read more

Very mediocre. We visited as a table of four on a Thursday around 6 PM and there was no wait. I was worried that it would be busy since they had a grand opening special, so I tried to call in for a reservation earlier in the day. No one answered the phone and I was sent to voicemail every time. The restaurant itself feels very new and I really like the dark green vibes with the tables. The table itself was kind of small. They had sauces at the end of the table, a fire extinguisher and the grill itself. Once you factor in all of these items and four plates, there is little room left to places the dishes. If you enjoy ordering a large order of cooked and raw foods, it'll be difficult to separate the dishes and the space will feel cramped. The food itself was ok. They had some good choices between the beef short ribs, beef slices, pork belly, chicken cartilage, chicken wings, clams, salmon, shrimp, among other dishes. However, the options felt very generic and it didn't feel like there was anything that was offered to put them apart from other jbbq restaurants. I was particularly disappointed in the pineapple as they gave us a raw piece and it was sour and not juicy at all. The service was alright and they have some things to brush up on since they are a new establishment. The server asked us to remove all the meats from our grills (all of which were raw and not ready to be consumed) and place it on a plate that had previously held raw beef, so that they could replace the grill. It would have made more sense to wait for our food to be cooked and give us advanced notice to stop adding new items to the grill rather than changing it in the middle of food still being cooked. They also missed a couple rounds of orders, but that is not surprising since this tends to happen at ayce restaurants. This place only has so many good reviews because they had a promotion during their grand opening to receive a $1 drink if they post on Google, Yelp, or mention them on Instagram. Three boys at the table beside us gave them a 5 star review before they had even ordered their food. The drink itself is not worth the $5.99/$6.99 that they are charging. The aesthetics are incredibly satisfying with the dried fruit and flowers but the taste was empty. I got the calamansi juice for posting on Instagram and it felt like watered down juice with edible pearls at the bottom of the drink which only impeded the consumption since they were clogging the paper straw. Overall, if you want jbbq then you can visit this restaurant but there are other places that charge a similar price and may offer a better experience. There's also a lot of food options around FMP so it wouldn't be my top choice in the plaza. read more

Came here for lunch ayce at 11:30am. The food came out quickly, the quality is not bad considering it is $30 ayce with a variety of meat. My favourite was the Hokkaido beef. They need to turn up the heat in the restaurant. Our entire table were so cold and there were people wearing their winter jackets bbqing. My feet were cold the entire time, I don't think they can rely on ambient heat from the stove. The ladies washroom both stalls did not have locks at all so you need to hold the door. They should really look into fixing this. They were just holes. Other than that, I would say this place was decent for the pricing. read more

I'm sorry to say cause I really had high hopes. I went on my birthday thinking it might be good since I saw a lot.of positive review. It was simply not. The meat was rough and not tender unlike most bbq places. The options were so so. I would recommend not bothering to try as there isn't a lot of redeeming quality in the beef available. The beef tongue stood out as exceptionally bad. As you can't even. Bite through it read more

Came for friends birthday. Service was top notch for an ayce shop, waitress was fast and attentive. Stove heating was on the low end even on high, must be a really tight regulator. Lots of options of meats and their marinade, but meat quality felt a tad lower than the staples. read more

Highly recommend the VIP room for a great Japanese BBQ meal. server Angela was nice. Beef and food was fantastic read more

Delicious food, great service and competitive price. No wait time during Wednesday noon. Chill environment. read more

Gyumanor Japanese Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Very pleasant dining experience! Food is fresh and service excellent. Will definitely come again read more

Lots of promos for grand opening! Make sure to make a reservation. Good selection of meats for lunch. read more

Gyumanor Japanese Bbq - Promo - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Quick service, decent selection of meat. Clean interior. The wait for a table was fairly quick. The meat came to the table in a timely manner. The ice cream option is a melona bar. read more

Went to Gyumanor for a weekday lunch and ate way more then I intended because the food was delicious. Highlights would be any of the beef ribs and the cold noodle which is a rare find at AYCE. Will be back next time I want lots of meat! read more