Gyuzo Japanese BBQ - Wagyu / Sushi / Ramen - All You Can Eat

The best eat-all-you-can restaurant I’ve been to! The food at Gyuzo is absolutely delicious, fresh, and worth every penny. There are so many options to choose from, and everything we tried was full of flavor. What really made our experience even more memorable was the excellent service. Frank was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. He went above and beyond to make our dining experience special. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great food and top-notch service. We will definitely be coming back!

The food was excellent. It's definitely high quality for the price. I really like the presentation of the food. The portion of the orders were just right. Our server (Anna) was extremely friendly and efficient. She was very helpful when it comes to explaining the food to us and suggesting what to order. Making us feel very welcome and serving the food as fast as she could. The only issue we had was they went out of dessert (mochi) at the end of the day. But it was at the end of a very busy Father's day dinner time.... Overall, I would definitely return to this restaurant.

We came in with our son and mother in law, Jane was our server & she was amazing! The food like always is well worth it! She also had some great drink recommendations. Will be back :)

First time here, traveled 1 1/2 hours from Pennsylvania. well worth the trip! We had Johnathan as our server, he was very attentive and patient when explaining the menu/process. We got the AYCE for $98/pp. Worth every single dollar, we were stuffed by the end of our meal. 100/10 experience, we will be returning!

Immediately fell in love with the restaurant thanks to the warm welcome by the staff and the ambiance. Our server Jane was most attentive and helpful- she ensured we had a safe grilling experience and all our dining needs met. It’s rare that you’ll find a restaurant where everything served is delicious but I’m impressed by how the dishes tasted, all to our satisfaction. We will definitely revisit!

Absolutely amazing! Come hungry and leave completely satisfied. The portions are generous, and there are plenty of options to choose from including an all-you-can-eat menu. It does get busy, so making a reservation is highly recommended.

In terms of Japanese BBQ, this is a spacious, well adorned venue with very good service and a good assortment of dishes, from sushi to the meats/seafood you can grill. But I found the complement of meats we ordered not of that great quality, especially for the price. The best was the pork belly, but the filet mignon in particular was disappointing. The flaming scallop appetizer we had was excellent, as were the specialty sushi roll, so not a big disappointment by any stretch, but just wish the quality of the meats were better. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and fairly attentive. Good experience overall.

Fantastic food for All You Can Eat, but the speed that the food comes at could be better. If you have a 90 minute limit I'm going to want to maximize my food to time ratio, and given the portions are on the smaller side (though they are the best seasoned meats I've had in the area!!) I would expect they could be served a bit faster. But to Kelly's credit, our server, all of the food was brought out accurately and the grill was replaced when necessary without fuss. Refilled water was never far away, and every interaction came with a smile and a willing-to-help attitude that made our experience one that'll leave a positive impression even months from now.

This place is really a hit! The quality of the meat, the flavor. The dipping sauces and other menu are so good! I love that they have a guide on how long to cook the different kinds of meat, which makes it easier. I also love the cocktails and appetizers that they have. Just make sure you make reservations ahead since they can get very packed. The ambiance is nice and staff is very welcoming!

Came in excited to enjoy AYCE Wagyu, but walked away disappointed -- especially for a meal that cost over $200. We waited 20 minutes for the first batch of Wagyu, then another 30 minutes for the second. At one point, we were sitting at the table with nothing to eat while waiting for meat to arrive. Some of the Wagyu cuts were pre-marinated, which was unexpected. When you come for Wagyu, you expect it raw to enjoy its natural richness -- not masked with marinade. To make things worse, a few pieces were unusually chewy, not what you'd expect from premium beef. The Wagyu tartare was the biggest letdown -- no flavor, no seasoning, just raw meat and chopped onion. No egg yolk, no sauce, no truffle, nothing. We also ordered the truffle mushroom dish, which came an hour later after we reminded staff. When it did arrive, it tasted burnt, with no truffle flavor at all -- just dry and bitter. Drink refill (not for free) took 25 minutes and only after asking again. The only fast service was someone constantly clearing empty plates, which felt ironic considering how slow everything else was. Bottom line: For the price and the "Wagyu" branding, the quality, flavor, and service fell way short. Their free drink was Water and they do not serve lemonade. Would not return or recommend.

I've been here twice and will definitely be coming back for more and bringing friends! The food here is absolutely delicious! I am a huge Gyu-Kaku fan but, this is next level with the Wagyu meat options as well as the sushi options in the AYCE. The sushi is also soooo good! I loved their nigiris, most especially. Service was good. Our server (bartender) was able to get our order fairly frequently and be able to tend to our table fairly well. Love the ambiance in this place. Very chill, comfortable, and overall just a great place to bring friends!

I came here with my friend and my wife for my wife's 35th birthday for something special. We chose the Premium Set for AYCE which had the best selection and value for us. It does get busy so it is ideal to make a reservation in advance. The ambiance is quite nice and you cook your own food. Our waiter was amazing. The food was out of this world and loved all the Wagyu beef types we cooked and the Far East Rainbow Roll. We also got a special birthday dessert and it was one of those magic candles that took both me and her to blow out. We look forward to returning for another special dinner.

You can order from a menu or select an AYCE option. If you select one of the more expensive AYCE options you can also select from the less expensive AYCE menus. Kids less than 2 years old and below are free. Otherwise they are half price the AYCE option you select. There are parking garages near the restaurant which are free for 2 hours. It was $2 if you park for 2-3 hours. We had to pay $2 since the AYCE experience plus walking was a little over 2 hours. We selected the $98 AYCE for a special experience. You're provided with 3 types of dipping sauces. While some items like the Uni meets Wagyu and oyster tsunami was one spoon and one oyster limit per person, it was delicious. The Wagyu from the Uni meets Wagyu was so soft and the Uni here was so fresh and creamy. The flaming scallops was a fun to watch the flames and eat once the flames go away. It was pretty salty with an alcoholic taste. The scallops for grilling were soft and delicious. The Uni and the fish roe on the carbonara udon were good but the udon itself and the sauce didn't have much flavor. I didn't enjoy the short rib taco as much as I thought the meat was a little dry other than it being crunchy, but my partner enjoyed it. A lot of items were very salty on the menu. This includes the fish (sea bass and branzino), but they were very soft. They come with a slice of lemon which you can squeeze on some juice if you like. The lobster for the grill was pre-marinated and cut into bite sized for convenience. Miso butter scallops were soft and delicious that you want to just enjoy the leftover soup with rice or noodles. The dynamite shrimp was also spicy and salty. The lobster tempura was flavorful and salty enough that I didn't need to dip it into the dipping sauce which accompanied it, but dipping does enhance the flavor a little. The conch had a nice chew. We didn't like the American Wagyu short rib cube since it was too hard for us to bite. But all the other wagyu and slices of beef provided were delicious. The lamb and duck breast were also soft and delicious. For dessert we selected the tiramisu cake, mango mousse cake, and strawberry ice cream Mochi. Both cakes were still a little frozen from storage. All were good, and I enjoyed the mango mousse cake the most, but nothing made them stand out. We went for lunch on a weekday as soon as the restaurant opened so it wasn't as busy. We appreciated our waiting coming at the right times for us to order the next round so we can continuously be eating. You can only order 9 items at a time and last round was around when we had about 30 minutes left in the 90 minutes AYCE time limit. Due to the limit I was pretty sad I didn't get to eat a larger selection from the menu, but overall good experience.

We were in Rockville stopped in this restaurant. We were greatly surprised. That staff were friendly& attentive. It was nicely decorated & clean. This was a first for us. We cooked our meats & vegetables it was fun and great experience.

We had a reservation for 630pm for my birthday. The reservation was made a week in advance. We got there on time and they told us table would be ready soon. 30 minutes go by and nothing. The manager, a younger guy wearing suspenders and a tie, just looked us with a blank stare when we asked for an update. Meanwhile, we have two elderly people and a hungry child in our group. Making people wait 30 minutes past their reservation time is one thing, but offering no updates or regrets is another. Absolutely atrocious management. We left. The only person who offered even a "sorry about that" was the young hostess. The entitlement at this place is wild. Don't be fooled by the sleek ambience, the people who run this restaurant have so much business they don't really care about quality or customer service anymore. We had eaten here on another occasion and given the prices they charge the quality of the food and basic service should be much better. I blame the owners, not the workers. Clearly this isn't a healthy business.

Free 2 hour parking available in the nearby parking lot. I've been here a number of times before but this time they had an all you can eat menu which was great value and options across meats, appetizers, and sushi. Our server Kristy was great as well. Despite being super busy, she got all of our needs.

Always so good! I love the cucumbers, uni meets Waygu, filet and branzino. Everything's good on the menu. Frank was our waiter and took great care of us!

The food was amazing, the atmosphere was on point--but what really made the experience unforgettable was our waiter, Ewan. He was hands down the best waiter I've ever had--attentive, kind, professional, clean-cut, and incredibly well-mannered. He didn't just serve--he led with excellence. Ewan truly exemplifies the qualities of not just a great waiter, but a natural leader. Ewan was phenomenal definitely will be coming back over and over again this is a hidden gem and he was wonderful once more

Charlie our server was personable and knowledgeable!! He helped us with some food allergies and made sure that everything was perfect for our son's birthday celebration!! We couldn't ask for a better experience and we will definitely bet be back with our friends and family!

BIG FAN OF GYUZO. thank you frank for taking care if us. We came for my friends bday. Service was great, restaurant is clean, food is amazing as always!

This place is amazing! Usually when we go to a place that's opened up a while ago- the wow factor decreases. However, the customer service we received today was awesome!! I think our servers name was Kelly and she was so knowledgeable about all of the meats we ordered and was accommodating to our vegetarian friend as well. *A5 Wagyu prime rib !!! Holy moly- we were recommended the middle Grade which is that cut since we were on a budget and it did not disappoint. This meat is buttery and let me tell you- it's the kind of thing you bring the in laws to. Try it with the truffle salt it's amazing!! *we also tried the top blade- recommended by our server because she said it's the perfect cut if you and affordable and delicious! So good. *dynamite shrimp- creamy, spicy and balanced with perfectly cooked shrimp *tuna tartare- fresh tuna with spicy mayo, avocado and the perfect crispy shell *garlic cucumber- perfect fresh appy for vegetarians *ponzu truffle mushroom- the perfect mouth watering thing and it just sizzles with juice the whole time it's cooking- an umami dream!! *mushroom teppan rice is also a great hearty option for vegetarians as well. We enjoyed a variety or sushi and side dishes our server recommended. As a DMV foodie I'm proud to say this place is in the heart of Rockville- as it should. Be sure to come here to see Kelly and everyone else who was stopping by our table to make sure we were taken care of!! We will be coming back for our special occasions.

We had the BEST experience. Brian was great and attentive. The food was amazing, the environment was inviting. I will for sure be suggesting this place and returning as well.

I had an amazing experience here! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The food was absolutely delicious -- every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. You can tell the kitchen really cares about quality and consistency. A special shoutout to our server, Frank, who went above and beyond to make our evening special. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Their recommendations were spot on and they made us feel truly taken care of without being overbearing. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a top-tier dining experience. Can't wait to come back!

Wow, I was impressed! From the service to the food... amazing! Quiet Sunday late afternoon after Thanksgiving and we had a quiet space in the section by the backside of the host stand by the windows (NOTE: if you're tall, it won't be comfortable in the booths, but luckily there were some chairs and booth combos there). We went with the AYCE Premium Set for $68pp and most of our meat selections was from the premium meats - website said M-Th, but we were glad it was available as I loved trying everything. If we went with a cheaper set, it would've been a completely different experience. The wagyu was so good, we might even try the $98pp set next time with no limits! There's a 90 minute limit they enforce, so I would also recommend to put in all the 3 orders each pp each time they limit you to, and especially since the meats come in only a few thin strip. Our server Jane was so knowledgeable and on point with her recommendations! We were surprised to find out it was only her second week/day on the job - wow, she was amazing and added to the experience honestly! We mentioned we loved the flavors of the 30 day dry aged angus rib eye and she offered to ask the kitchen for a side of the salt sauce for the other orders and we used up every drop! Other favorites besides wagyu were the Premium Ribeye and Gyuzo Steak. Premium Short Rib Boneless was also good. A couple of unique options I enjoyed were the fried lotus roots with edamame purée and yaki mochi - Jane said it was a fun experience and it was, like roasting marshmallows! All of the appetizers we tried were also good, only suggestion for the sides would be to cut the portions so we could try more! We got the Yaki Udon and it was a regular sized entree portion! Would be ok if there were more in the party to share, but it was just 2 of us. We would have loved to just get 2 bites of everything each like tapas style! I also love sushi but was afraid it would be a whole roll and no room for wagyu. Normally AYCE bbq places would try to fill you up with cheaper food, but serving full sized portions worked against us wanting to order any more. Overall, definitely recommended and will go back!

This place was really cool! Loved the ambience, food was delicious, people were nice, coming back for more soon!

Nice setting typical of the newer Asian steakhouses. We got the Yokozuna menu for 6 people which was plenty of food and considerably less money than the AYCE option (for us anyway, I suppose it depends on how much you can eat). It was very good but there wasn't anything that was spectacular.

This is one of the best Japanese BBQ spots I've ever been to. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is lively and enjoyable, and the food is fantastic, with delicious wagyu beef, short ribs, and a wide selection of high-quality meats. They also offer tasty appetizers like dynamite shrimp and sushi, as well as unique cultural desserts. We tried a variety of items from the menu, and the portions were generous. You have 90 minutes to enjoy your meal, and they'll give a last call toward the end. My only drawback is that the meat took a bit of time to come out, so it would be great if the service was a little quicker in bringing it to the table, especially if you're on a tight schedule.

We tried out Gyuzo Japanese BBQ, and it was a solid experience. They seemed a little short-staffed, but our server totally made up for it with great service, so it didn't bother us much. We went with the B menu, which felt like a good middle ground. You get some wagyu, but honestly, the wagyu wasn't even the best meat of the night. The brisket, though? Absolute fire. The sides were all amazing and honestly what really makes this place stand out. Plus, the ambiance was spectacular, it really gave me that feeling of being back in Japan, which made the whole experience even better. That said, it's pretty pricey if you're not doing AYCE, so while I'll definitely be back, it'll only be for the AYCE option. Oh yeah and don't skip the mochi!

Great Japanese BBQ! Went here with some friends and did the all you can eat option which allowed us to order many different meats, veggies, and fish to cook on the grills as well as sushi and appetizers/sides. Everything was very tasty! For anyone who hasn't done Korean or Japanese BBQ before, it's also very easy to cook as all the meat is cut very thin. We also ordered drinks--the menu was creative and drinks were delicious! We ended with some mango and matcha mochi ice cream. Service is great--if you do the all you can eat, they ask you to pick 9 options from the menu each time you order and it arrives very quickly. A very filling and very tasty meal!

Great food, great service, would recommend to anyone looking for a nice holiday spot or general treat (a bit pricey but definitely worth the experience)

This is a very trendy place and the meat was very good. The rolls were just a tad on the smaller side for the price and the overall value was a little bit mismatched, only in my opinion. It is strongly advisable to make reservations. Service was great - they really hustled to help the group out and we appreciate that so much. I think it would help to come with the expectation that you will be dropping some money at this place and the portions are smaller. It is a good place to check out if you've never been. Especially I think the diff between Korean and Japanese B.B.Q. places is that you don't have to gorge yourself with the ayce of kbbq as Gyuzo had many options here, but for the price you almost wish you just went to ayce kbbq. Also I do like the meat quality better at gyuzo than most kbbq places... which tend to also be sweeter.

Frank is professional, fun and gave a fantastic experience. We've been to Gyuzo many times and this meal was no different. He's thoughtful and gave great recommendations.

We had the Ayce Premium set, $68 per person. The quality of the meat was great, especially the Wagyu short-rib boneless and the Wagyu Chuck Roll. The appetizers were also amazing. The ramen was just ok, pretty soggy to my liking. The server, Justin, was nice, however, I believe he could've been more present. We understand that the restaurant was busy, however, given that we only had 90 minutes, having to ring the bell multiple times before he would come was just a little much.

Charlie and Justin excellent serve and delicious food! The food was delicious! We will come back again!

Charlie And Justin were great!l Highly recommend! The stairway to heaven is really delicious.

Fun and delicious. Raw cuts of meat are brought to your table and everyone grills their portions over a gas burner in the center of the table. Four of us shared the Ozeki. It was a generous quantity of food for us. The different cuts of beef were quite different. Everything was delicious. The room is attractive and the service is attentive.

Wow, Gyuzo is a gem, and Joe, our waiter, was the cherry on top! His chill vibe and spot-on service made our evening epic. Dude was on point, keeping our drinks filled and dropping menu tips like a pro.

Had a great time here last week celebrating my friend's birthday. Cuts of meats were great and that lobster tempura is so good that I might come back just for that alone. Interior is really nice and decorative and service was great. Jane had went above and beyond to make sure everything was okay for us. 5/5

Gyuzo has such a great vibe at the bar, service has always been top notch especially when Ali and Kelly are working. They always give the best recommendations for food choices and mix drinks. My friends and I enjoy their happy hours (very reasonable pricing) and very attentive service. Must try their dynamite shrimps and beef Teppan rice.

We have had great food and service at Gyuzo before. This review is for their Happy Hour! First of all, it runs from Sunday-Thursday, from 2pm-7pm. I've never seen such a long Happy Hour although I'm not complaining here. But what makes this so great is that the food we typically get, was 1/2 price, so that was really nice. Please note that this HH menu is only available at the bar or at the patio and it doesn't include grilled meats. We ate outside, it was warm but not scorching hot, and we had shade. We had a few orders of the garlic cucumber, pork dumplings, dynamite shrimp, kaarage, and we tried the short rib tacos. I don't like seaweed, which was the "taco shell", but I just scraped it off onto my plate and ate the rice, beef, sauce and scallions together, no biggie there. Everything we ordered was delicious, including the drinks. I had a passionfruit drink, hubby ordered a Sapporo beer. Note: some of the apps are slightly smaller than the regular versions (like instead of 8 pieces, you might get 5), but still an awesome deal! Service was great as usual. Will definitely be back again!

Came here a few times and every time has been great, from food to service. I love that they are all you can eat versus before, where everyone can choose 3 different options each round. The feel is also upscale so I love taking people from out of town here so we can choose different things! Tonight in particular we had great service from Kristy, she was so sweet accommodating to our toddler with us and getting in last call items since we came close to closing. Loved having her as our waitress! We would definitely come back.

The food is just amazing here. My husband and I truly enjoy dining here. Ewan was great and moved very fast with bringing out our orders.

Our server Anna took care of us with impeccable speed and a lovely smile. The food is great, second only to the vibes. Definitely recommend!

Amazing as always, food is delicious! The quality of the meat is 10/10. Atmospheres and service is excellent! Charlie was great, he just gets us and what we want. Overall experience, definitely one of my favorite go to restaurant in the DMV. Highly recommended

My first time experience here was two days ago and I am still thinking about the quality of the cuts! This restaurant was phenomenal and I can't wait to go back. There are 3 menus and we went with the premium one which wasn't even the most pricey it was $68 per person but it was worth it. Our server was so kind and so attentive and made sure we got our moneys worth when we arrived since the kitchen was going to be closing in an hour. The ambiance is very luxurious as soon as you enter there is a wall with some smoke that shows how upscale this place is. My favorite was the angus beef but I truly loved all the protein. I had house sake which was the only thing that I probably wouldn't get again but I loved the mixed drinks. 9.999/10!!

We just had a wonderful family SaturDate night dinner at Gyuzo. We were seated as soon as we arrived with our bubbly 20months old & ordered our cocktails right away. Brandon was our server and he was super patient and attentive all through the night. We ordered from the $68 AYCE menu & indulged THE FULLEST. Every meat option we amazing. Our faves were the Waygu (all), premium ribeye, pork belly, dynamite shrimp & the miso butter mussels. Our baby enjoyed all meats as well. Thank you for an amazing Saturday night out!

It was a busy Sunday night for Father's Day and it seemed their system had double booked their reservations for the evening. We had a reservation and had a bit of a wait after the time. We were seated and our waiter, Frank, was incredibly attentive, helpful, and friendly making the experience all the more better. The food was delicious, meat was high quality, and came out in a good amount of time despite how crowded the restaurant was today. I would definitely return for the delicious food, great drinks, and amazing service! I loved how you can tell all the staff were busy but they were all helping out.

We were here for the happy hour on Thursday. It was nice, they helped us after a few minutes of helping the other customer. We ordered a few items in the happy hour menu. Dynamite shrimp 10/10 price and taste! Tuna tartare 9/10 Short rib tacos 10/10 Spicy butter miso mussels 1000/10 best appetizer there is. The broth is to die for. I am not kidding like i wanted to drink the whole broth. Sakeberry margarita- very yummy/ i like their drinks its not too bitter since i like sweeter side of cocktail drinks I liked all of it to be honest. Best happy hour ever. My bff and i will definitely come back here and the service was great. The crew is always asking what we needed. He was so nice. I cant remember his name he was a tall asian guy. The place gives the high end vibes inside but mellow outside.

Food isn't the best but we enjoyed it :) We got the classic AYCE, the American wagyu taste isn't what we expected so a little sad but overall not too bad ! Our server- Ari is attentive and nice. The restaurant looks busy so it took a while to get our food. Sushi is a must try here ! Really fresh fish

All-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ located in Rockville Town Center. The interior is clean and the service is solid. They have AYCE options ranging from $45 to $100 per person. We got the $50 one and it was fun trying all the items. The meat was 50/50, some were too dry or over-marinated. The wagyu you could get wasn't that good. The sushi was solid and the side dishes were p good quality. Overall, about 2/3 of the dishes were good which is not bad for AYCE. Solid, but definitely not life changing.

We still love this place, it's currently my son's favorite restaurant in Rockville! My favorites are the Far East Rainbow roll and salmon garden roll. Our waitress Cynthia was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Loved dining here! Highly recommend the chicken, spicy pork belly, short rib and inside skirt. Service was great -- thanks Joe! Fun place with music and private booths. They bring all the meat in a fun tower!

Ali L is the best A5 Wagyu was a bit chewy and wasn't consistent in quality. Really enjoyed the presentation

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 My favorite appetizers were the miso buttered mussels. We ordered twice and asked for the recipe. The dynamite shrimp was really good. There's nothing on the menu I didn't like. Bravo!

I ordered the filet mignon bento box, spicy tuna roll, fried lotus roots, and Godzilla roll. Everything was just okay. The filet mignon bento box was decent, but the spicy tuna roll was drenched in a sauce not mentioned on the menu, which I didn't enjoy and ended up not finishing. My partner had the fried lotus roots and Godzilla roll and thought they were just okay, but nothing to write home about. We might return in person, but we're not in a rush to do so.

I went there on my birthday thinking I would spoil myself with a nice place because its very expensive. We paid $68 per person for all you can eat and they even limited our orders. We were told we could not order more than 10 pieces at a time. Not even my old favorite ayce place that charges $24.99 per person does that. I paid a lot to be treated like " you are ordering too much". I did not feel a warming and welcoming place as they were judging us all the time when ordering. We knew the waste policy and we did not leave anything behind. We ate everything we ordered. Kids pay half price which is very expensive for a kids meal. They dont eat a lot and its not worth it. They should change this policy. I do not recommend this place.

What else is there to say about Gyuzo? It's known as the premiere Japanese BBQ spot in the area, and the quality and service is always amazing every visit. The restaurant itself is in a great location, right at the heart of Rockville Town Center and next to some cafes where you can wait at if there is a wait time, and the interior décor is fantastic, giving it a bit of an modern upscale Japanese vibe! There's a wide variety of options for the JBBQ, as well as some delicious appetizers. My favorite appetizer, which I learned of from a waiter who recommended it once on my first visit, is the Dynamite Shrimp, perfectly fried big pieces of shrimp in a delicious spicy mayo sauce! As for the BBQ meats, you can order your items al la carte (per item), or they have pre-written combo meals to make it easier for those who have trouble deciding. The meats are always presented nicely and are super fresh in quality! The sauces they provide to dip your BBQ meat in are also fantastic, such a delicious combo! Definitely want to try the Wagyu one day. You're going to have to expect it to be a bit on the pricier side, but it is definitely worth splurging with a group of friends or a nice date meal :) I also hear they have an AYCE option now, so Definitely one of Rockville's best dining experiences for sure.