Gaku Yakitori – Japanese
The air at Gaku Yakitori is thick with the intoxicating aroma of charcoal smoke, where skewers of succulent chicken thigh and tender beef tongue sizzle over glowing embers to achieve a perfect, savory char. This intimate hideaway invites diners to savor the bold heat of spicy miso pork belly and the comforting crunch of golden-crusted yaki onigiri, creating a soulful experience that celebrates the timeless, fire-kissed artistry of the Japanese grill.
5152, Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95129 +14089739144 https://www.gakurestaurant.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Yakitori Skewers
- Chicken Thigh Skewer - $3.5: Grilled chicken thigh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Skewer - $4.5: Grilled beef tongue Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Pork Belly Skewer - $3.75: Pork belly with garlic seasoning Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Miso Pork Belly Skewer - $3.75: Pork belly with spicy miso glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- Yaki Onigiri - $4: Grilled rice ball Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Soup - $6.5: Traditional Japanese rice soup Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Grilled Vegetables - $3.25: Assorted seasonal vegetables cooked over charcoal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
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