Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

The evening starts at Gyu Kaku which is a Japanese BBQ spot. It’s similar to Korean BBQ except here you get to be the chef and cook on the little grill which is centered on your table. It’s easier than it sounds and the servers are there to assist you if need be. I always ask the server for their top three recommendations, however, I highly recommend Kobe Short Rib, Skirt Steak and the Beef Tongue. I’m a big fan of seafood so I always ask for shrimp as well. If you’re a heavy eater like my friends you will want to order this as a first round, and plan for two to five more meat options on top of this. If there’s only two of you then my initial order is a perfect amount. Definitely order one of their cocktails which are fair priced, or go the Japanese drinking route and get a Sapporo with a large order of hot sake (rice wine). It’s a delicious mix! No matter how full you get you’re going to want to order their Green Tea Mille Crepe dessert, which is from the famous NYC cake shop Lady M.