Jennifer K.

Gyuyaki is such a fun late‑night spot in Markham -- and honestly, it's rare to find a place around here that stays open this late. Their Late Night Specials are priced really reasonably too, which makes it even better. I really like the setup of the restaurant. For a BBQ place, the ventilation is surprisingly good. My clothes and hair didn't smell like smoke at all afterward, which is a win. The AYCE menu is huge: lots of meats with different marinades, sushi, tempura, and snacks. They also have a self‑serve area with salads, soups, desserts, and drinks, so there's always something to nibble on between grilling. Just don't come expecting an authentic Japanese experience. It's more of a Chinese‑Japanese fusion vibe -- even the sushi has Chinese‑style marinades and a bit of mala influence. Overall, it's a fun spot to hang out with friends. As long as you keep expectations realistic, you'll have a good time.

Rochelle P.

Gyuyaki Japanese BBQ & Sushi Markham is smaller than the Mississauga location but the food and service is the same which is very good! It's a popular and busy place so I suggest to make a reservation especially on the weekends. The meat selection is good, as well as the sushi, and we love the soup, salad & dessert self-serve station. They are located in a plaza and there are free parking spaces available. The ambiance is relaxed and can get lively when there's a celebration.

Sherrona T.

Went to Gyuyaki for my anniversary. The menu had a pretty large variety (japanese bbq, sushi, drinks, desserts). I personally did not like their sushi and after having a taste of each from their menu I decided to stick with their japanese bbq. Their Japanese bbq was super delicious and seasoned so well. I was way to full to try any of their desserts but they have such a large variety i would be back to try more for sure. Service was very quick and staff was generous.

Laur A.

Tried Gyuyaki in Markham after seeing it all over Instagram--had to check out the new AYCE spot for myself. The setup is pretty classic for all-you-can-eat: there's a station for side dishes, appetizers, soups, and even desserts that you can grab anytime. Honestly, the side dish station makes it easy to fill up fast since you can snack on already-cooked items while waiting for your meats to grill. Overall, a solid new AYCE addition to Markham. Great for convenience and variety, especially if you like having lots of ready-to-eat options between rounds of cooking.

Vincent W.

The restaurant offers a nice variety of Japanese sushi and BBQ dishes. While the sushi rolls were tasty, they took quite a while to arrive. With only one grill provided for our group of six, managing the BBQ was a bit challenging. The place can get pretty crowded on weekends, but the meats were fresh and flavorful. Salad and dessert bar was a nice addition. Service was standard.

Cynthia C.

First time coming in for my birthday. It was a Tuesday evening and I had reservations for 530. They had a strict 2 hr seating and last call. By the time I left at 730, there were still tons of people waiting in line on a Tuesday night! This place is pretty popular and the service was great. I actually liked it more than gyubee. They had more variety, snacks and sushi. I really liked the wagu roll, the shrimp tempura was very fresh and everything I thought was good! They had a snack station and dessert station with shaved ice, ice cream and little puddings like lychee yogurt, creme brûlée. It was $44.99 mon-thurs and kids $20.99, 0-4 yrs old is $3. They also provided a nice mango crepe cake for my birthday. Will come back for sure for a special occasion!

Julie L.

Wow, this place was busy! First off, the parking lot for this plaza is always hectic - and especially so during weekends. We went late afternoon on a Saturday and parked all the way in the back near Ithaca. We had reservations so we were seated immediately and they noted our 1 hour 45 minute dining time. During the entire time we were there, there was a wait! We were a group of 11 and got two grills but it felt like three would've been much better. However, they don't have enough seating for how busy they are so I get why we only got two. We got the special lunch menu, which is priced at $29.99. It's normally 3% off if you pay cash but they also had a promo where if you follow/like their social media AND pay cash, it's 5% off. The service was great. They kept coming by to check on us, seeing if we needed anything else, changing the grill, etc. I think this price for the lunch special is pretty great. Of course, there is a good variety of bbq meats as well as sushi, and other ready-to-eat items that you can order. The sushi specifies how many pieces it comes with. I ordered some that only came with 1 PC (which is what I wanted) but they ended up giving us a whole plate without asking... which meant that I had to finish it ~_~. They also have a self-service area for soups, appetizers, fruit, and desserts. IMO, the desserts could use some improvement. They had interesting flavours but most if it was mousse (personally not a fan). I love matcha ice cream but something tasted off with the one here. Overall, would definitely come again for the lunch special. I think it's worth it and great if you are a protein lover!

Carmen G.

An all you can eat Japanese BBQ & sushi spot that is all the hype in Markham right now. A large variety of of meats, cold bar and a dessert bar. Service was amazing with the waiters always around to take our orders and take away dishes. However, the food lacked some flavour and the floors of the restaurant were so slippery and definitely a falling hazard. I found myself skating around the restaurant whenever I got up to get some food from the cold bar or dessert bar. The cold bar tongs were quite sticky and gross to hold, letting me know that they aren't cleaned frequently from everyone touching it. Appreciated that the portions of each plate we order was small so that we were able to try a lot of items on the menu. Like that they had raw takaki, but their sushi weren't that good. Which is okay, since we were here mainly for the bbq. Overall, liked the variety but didn't love the quality and taste.

Jay R.

Had to come check out Gyuyaki's special hours AYCE BBQ after hearing about a friend's great experience. We made a reservation, so we were seated right at noon. If we hadn't, we would have waited for a long time. The beef, especially the thin cuts, were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The salad bar had many items, among them was wasabi and lettuce, which went with the ayce bbq very well. There was also a dessert bar with some small puddings and a shaved ice machine (which sadly broke down). The downside was that they were not clear (and could not, would not answer questions) about how many slices one order was. We could order 2 servings, 5 servings... still get a single plate all the same. Better to just order one by one and keep topping up I guess? But it was slightly confusing and frustrating. The service was impeccable. I liked that they kept coming around to take additional orders, and exchanged the grill proactively. And the dishes were cleared in no time. The place was spacious though the isles and the space between the tables were a little tight in some spots. The floor, even though they had just opened, was mysteriously and unpleasantly sticky, making me doubt cleanliness. Washrooms were clean though! Glad to have discovered this spot where I can enjoy beef to my heart's content :)

Wendy T.

Went here for a lunch. Haven't had Japanese BBQ in a long while. Ambiance - 3.5/5: typical japanese BBQ setting. There are booths on the side. We were one of the early tables seated. I was surprised to see the handwashing sink in the washroom dirty. There are only 2 stalls and not accessible. They may have a separate accessibility washroom. Free wifi - you can scan the QR code. Service - 4/5: They will call out your name when your table is ready. I appreciated the Japanese greeting when you are brought in to your seats. Most of the servers speak in Mandarin, a few in Cantonese. Their English is ok, enough to communicate. You scan the QR code to access the menu. They have a regular menu and special menu. I didn't look into the special menu. 1.75hr seating time, last call in the last 15min of seating time. There were a few birthdays and the staff come out with LED light wands. The happy birthday song is broadcasted from their TV screens. My only complaint - the grill is on max and it takes so long to make food. Food - 4/5: we tried -prime kalbi -black pepper beef brisket -beef tendon strips with truffle salt -beef tongue -angus steak (thick cut) - highly recommended -signature beef short ribs -pork belly (thick cut) -signature pork chuck -foil grilled: salmon with sake, clams with sake and butter, cheese corn, mixed mushroom with garlic - don't order so many as they take a long time to heat up. They are good once heated out. Be careful removing the foil. It is really hot -vegetables: zucchini, okra, king oyster with soy marinated -drinks: crysanthemum or the sour plum soup. They have the same appearance and colour so you'll have to try it out. As we did not order spicy, most of meat are marinated in a sweet marinade. There is a dry spice mix and soy sauce at the table, as well as communal sauce bar. I didn't need to use any except for the zucchini and okra. They have other things on the menu like sushi but we didn't try any. Recommendation: it seems like you cannot reserve unless it is a large group (1 reservation was for a group of 8). Go early to wait for a table as it fills up very quickly. We got there at 11:50am (restaurant opens at 12pm) and within 5 minutes, there were 20 tables waiting to be seated. Pricing - $45.99 + tax for adults Friday/Saturday/Sunday. If you want an unlimited pop, it's an extra $1 per customer. Cash discount - 3% Overall 3.75/5

Gabriel S.

This place marries Korean table BBQ with sushi, so you get the best of both worlds (though it's Korean table BBQ with sushi rather than sushi with Korean table BBQ). The menu is pretty interesting. There were a few BBQ items I hadn't seen before, but the sushi was even more novel, with many items having caviar, gold foil and/or truffle. And this wasn't just a novelty either - the sushi was tasty (though flashy, so if you want simple & classic sushi, this is not the place for you; some pieces fell apart too). The meats were of pretty good quality too. There was a self serve appetiser/dessert bar, with 3 non carbonated drinks included. The appetisers were decent & there was even seafood boil (though it was meh). Ordering was a bit annoying as it was through a server rather than online or via an iPad. Furthermore, some items never came & others came in the wrong quantity (both more and less than what was ordered) Dessert quality was above average & some were even pretty good, like cream puffs. This is the first restaurant I've ever been to which charges for kids aged 0 years. It's only $3 for ages 0-4 (if they eat), but still.

Hari S.

Went here for dinner and had a good overall experience. The service was attentive--they came by frequently, especially when we were close to finishing our dishes. The food was generally good, though a few of the meat items we ordered were either quite tough or mostly fat. Their sushi and cooked dishes had a more upscale presentation, with touches like gold flakes and caviar that made them feel elevated. They also had a solid selection of cooked dishes, along with a nice appetizer and dessert bar. Overall, a good all you can eat spot.

Eugene L.

We had an AYCE gathering here over the weekend and decided to take advantage of their special pricing. Because of that, the options were a bit more limited, but still offered plenty to choose from. The restaurant was very busy and without a reservation the wait would have been long, so I was glad we booked ahead. Service was quick and our grill was changed regularly, which I really appreciated. They also have desserts, beverages, and salad bar items available on self-serve, and everything looked fresh and well prepared. My only real disappointment was with the meats. I understand they need to balance costs for AYCE, but some of the cuts felt mixed together in a way that wasn't as enjoyable, and trimming could have been handled better. It would also help if there was clearer communication about whether the meats are ordered by piece or by dish, since it created some confusion throughout our meal. On the bright side, the sushi rolls and fried items were much better than expected for an AYCE spot. Quality was above standard and I could tell they paid attention to details even while handling a crowd of hungry customers. Overall, the service and features made the visit enjoyable, and I'd return again hoping some of the small issues with the meats are improved.