Best of Philly

2015 Group Dining

Gyu-Kaku

It’s got all the hallmarks of a Korean BBQ joint (table-mounted grills, plates full of raw meats, a sprawling menu, an array of bibimbap), but Gyu-Kaku is actually a high-gloss Japanese yakiniku restaurant and perfect for groups looking to drink sake and charcoal-grill their own dinner. The staff is incredibly friendly, so even easily intimidated first-timers will be able to get into the swing without embarrassment.

1901 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130; 267-603-9482; gyu-kaku.com/pa/philadelphia.htm