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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

400 Lafayette StSte 100, New Orleans, United States

Bbq • Full • Soup • Meat


"My husband and I went to this restaurant (Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in New Orleans tonight. Manager Tony Nguyen refused to honor the $75 gift certificate our daughter had given my husband for his birthday, said their “system” was down. He deducted $55 from our bill as a “courtesy.” I told him that was unacceptable. He said he didn’t like my attitude. He left and CALLED THE POLICE while my husband and I were sitting at the table waiting to pay our corrected bill. NOPD Detective Donald Willyard took time from his busy New Orleans Saturday night and actually SHOWED UP to confront us. Detective Willyard threatened to arrest my husband and me for “stealing,” while we were STANDING THERE attempting to pay our correct bill. Thus ensued a LUDICROUS discussion, in front of other customers and staff. (Note that the disputed amount was $20. Even after explaining the situation to Detective Willyard, he continued to threaten us, and ultimately unlawfully asked for our ID’s so that he could write a summons, which he repeatedly referred to as being “like an arrest.”He took my husband’s license out to his car. He returned ten minutes later, summons book in hand, and said he was going to give us “one last chance” to keep from being given a summons which would be “like an arrest.” I asked him what the summons would be for; he said for not paying our bill, for “theft.” I said BUT WE HAVE LITERALLY BEEN TRYING TO PAY OUR BILL FOR AN HOUR. Then the discussion with Detective Willyard started all over, like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. At this point my husband said, just give me the f’ing bill. Manager Tony Nguyen ran my husband’s credit card for our bill less the $55 “courtesy” credit he gave us as a “favor.” HE ALSO ATTEMPTED TO KEEP OUR $75 gift certificate, stapling it to the credit card receipt that my husband signed, but my husband demanded it back."

Gyu-Kaku

Gyu-Kaku

1901 Callowhill St, 19130, Philadelphia, US, United States

Asian • Steak • Chicken • Japanese


"Spoke to the host whom answered the phone this evening 11/11, host was not customer service oriented. I requested to speak with a manager, the reason being was because since Covid it has been an issue dining in. I believe the manager name was Michael who I finally spoke to told me they are short staff because no one wants to work. A business that has poor management normally suffers with a poor culture. Despite most people don’t want to work now days a high turn over rate starts with your management. I’m completely disgusted with the Philadelphia brand of Gyu Kaku. I began eating at Gyu Kaku when I use to reside in NYC and they were one of my favorite. Gyu kaku for Philadelphia is damaging the brand, I am very disgusted to have received the response I have from Michael. Under no circumstances should a customer be informed that they can not be accommodated because workers don’t want to work and they walk out after or during training. After speaking to the host she asked why I requested a manager and I told her because you just informed me that I am unable to walk in to dine in. She told me in a passive aggressive manner if I speak to her as I did which was an agitated tone she would not allow me to speak to the manager. I informed the host I will gladly show up to the restaurant at this time to speak with the manager and her whole attitude changed and she put a manager on. I then received the response about short staff and staff not wanting to work. As a customer who informed you it’s been numerous issues since covid and I had to return to NY just to visit the restaurant that’s not cool at all. A lack of culture in a business which is clearly presented will always lead to a high turn over rate."

Gyu Kaku Rancho Cucamonga, Ca

Gyu Kaku Rancho Cucamonga, Ca

7893 Monet Street, Rancho Cucamonga, United States Of America

Wine • Meat • Salad • Japanese


"The fact that they take reservations at 9:15 when last call for the kitchen is 9:30 is terrible. We checked in just before 9 and the hostess notices our reservation time. She asked if anyone called us beforehand to inform us that last call for the kitchen was 9:30. I replied that we were not given a courtesy call honestly, that would have helped us change our plans immediately had this been the case. Now, understanding that it was Christmas Day, we proceeded with the reservation with the hostess apologizing but letting us know they talked to the manager to inform them of the situation. Well, not sure the manager did much because as we were seated and met by our server who was covering for our actual server, Rob, it was clear they wanted to get out of there. Simple questions were responded by “I don’t know” or brushed off responses. Pretty rude considering it was our first time. So in a haste I just order a slew of things to at least accommodate the 9:30 cut off. As the sauces get dropped off, I asked what was which sauce, the server said them quickly. I asked “Okay but what’s what?” Her response “Oh I don’t know” couldn’t figure it out? Couldn’t ask? Management make it simple. 3 compartments then have it standard; left to right are X Y Z sauces. That way your servers know at all times. At that point I asked a manager to switch servers. I was already rushed by the initial server and just started off on the wrong foot. A manager by the name of Mitchell then took over. But clearly, when Rob, our regular server came to take over, you can tell he wasn’t happy to be there either. So the lack luster service, no response type of interaction I was over it. We ate the food, which for the price we paid, should have been better. Also, they ran out of beer before we even ordered drinks. Needless to say, we ate, paid and got out. Terrible service for mediocre food and poor attitudes. Not worth the trouble, holiday or not! Note to mgmt, don’t allow reservations so late."