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Chicken Skewers

Knee Cartilage (Nankotsu) Pc
$9.00
skewers of chicken knee cartilage prepared with salt
Hearts (Hatsu) Pc
$9.00
skewers of chicken hearts prepared with yakitori salt
Skin (Kawa) Pc
$12.50
skewers chicken skin prepared with your choice of salt or yakitori sauce
Thigh (Mi) Pc
$12.50
skewers of chicken thigh prepared with your choice of yakitori salt, yakitori sauce or garlic
Gizzard (Sunagimo) Pc
$9.00
skewers chicken gizzard prepared with your choice of salt or garlic
Breast Tender (Sasami) Pc
$10.00
skewers of chicken breast tender prepared with your choice of wasabi or ume shiso
Liver (Kimo) Pc
$9.00
skewers of chicken liver prepared with your choice of yakitori sauce or salt
Wings (Teba) Pc
$9.50
skewers of chicken wings prepared with your choice of salt or garlic
Meatball (Tsukune) Pc
$8.50
skewers of chicken meatball prepared with yakitori sauce

Vegetable Skewers

Cherry Tomato Pc
$8.50
skewers of cherry tomato prepared with salt
Shiitake Mushroom Pc
$8.50
skewers of shiitake mushroom prepared with lemon and pepper
Japanese Green Chile (Shishito) Pc
$8.50
skewers of Japanese green chile prepared with soy sauce and topped with bonito flakes
King Oyster Mushroom (Eringi) Pc
$8.50
skewers of King oyster mushroom prepared with garlic butter

Braised & Steamed

Kakuni /
$11.00
Braised pork belly, Japanese mustard.
Asari /あさりのし
$14.50
Sake steamed Asari clams.

Salad

Shio Dare Salad / だれサラダ
$9.00
Lettuce, cucumber, gobo crisps, salt and sesame oil dressing.
House Green Salad / ハウスグリーンサラダ
$9.50
Mixed greens, daikon ribbons, shiitake dressing, potato crisps.

Noodles

Ume Udon / さっぱりうどん
$12.00
Light bonito broth, Japanese plum, bonito flakes, sesame seeds.
Gaku Udon / うどん
$13.50
Rich milky chicken broth, garlic oil, pork belly, cloud ear mushroom, sesame seeds, garlic bits, green onion.

Beef & Pork Skewers

Beef Tongue (Gyutan) Pc
$14.50
skewers of Beef Tongue prepared with your choice of salt or neg (green onion and sesame oil topping)
Kobe-Style Beef (Kalbi) Pc
$14.50
skewers of kobe-style beef prepared with your choice of sauce, salt, oroshi (+$.), Miso (+$.), or Garlic (+$.)
Pork Belly (Butabara) Pc
$11.00
skewers of pork belly prepared with your choice of spicy miso or garlic
Beef Large Intestine (Tecchan) Pc
$15.00
skewers of beef large intestine prepared with miso sauce

Appetizers

Takowasa / たこわさ
$7.50
Raw octopus marinated with wasabi stem.
Ume Kyuri / キュウリのたたきカツオ
$7.50
Japanese cucumbers, ume, bonito flakes, shiso.
Chilled Eggplant / のピリきし
$9.00
Chilled, grilled eggplant marinated in housemade spicy soy sauce.
Ankimo / あんポン
$12.50
Monkfish liver, ponzu jelly.

Starters

Taro Ribbon Crisps /タロイモのリボンフライ
$8.50
Fried taro, sweet chili mayo.
Torikawa Ponzu /とりポン
$9.50
Deep-fried crispy chicken skin with fresh sliced white onion, grated radish and house-made ponzu.
Edamame /
$4.50
Served chilled. Spicy for an additional charge.
Hiya Yakko /
$6.00
Silky tofu, green onions, grated ginger, bonito sauce.
Fresh Cabbage / キャベツ
$4.00
Cabbage, miso mayo dip.
Seared Celery / がしセロリレモン
$6.00
Pickled celery, citrus ponzu.
Potato Salad / サクサク ポテトサラダ
$8.00
Housemade potato salad, fried shredded potato.

Deep-Fried

Shrimp Karaage / えびのからあげ
$13.00
Deep-fried soft-shell shrimp on skewer.
Chicken Tatsuta / のげ
$10.00
Boneless fried chicken, Kewpie mayo.
Gobo Fry / ザックザクごぼうフライ
$8.50
Fried marinated burdock root, Kewpie mayonnaise, lemon.
Atsuage / のアツアツげ
$7.00
Deep-fried tofu, bonito flakes, green onions, grated ginger.
Gaku Spicy Wings /ビールにぴったり! いげ
$11.50
Deep-fried dry rub wings.

Grilled

Grilled Whole Garlic / にんにくき
$8.00
Served with housemade miso sauce.
Sausage / ソーセージ
$11.50
Berkshire black pork sausages, dijon mustard.
Bacon Steak / ベーコンステーキ
$14.50
House-cured and smoked pork belly, seared on the grill.
Grilled Whole Squid / ヤリイカき タレ/
$16.00
Charcoal grilled squid prepared with: seasoned salt or Gaku yakitori sauce.
Kawahagi / カワハギのり
$9.50
Charcoal seared dried filefish, shichimi mayo.
Hamachi "Kama" / はまちカマき
$18.00
Grilled yellowtail cheek.

Seafood Skewers

Seared Scallop (Hotate) Pc
$18.00
skewers of seared scallop prepared with salt

Rice

Tai Ochazuke / け
$18.00
Rice dish topped with snapper sashimi, served with dashi broth.
Yaki Onigiri / きおにぎり
$5.50
Snack-size crispy charcoal grilled rice ball. Plain ( pieces) or Aramaki (salmon & ikura) ( piece) for an additional charge.
Ontama Rice / のかけご
$6.50
Poached egg over rice - local golden brown egg, house chili oil, green onions, kombu sauce.

Sashimi

Snapper /
$18.00
Snapper Sashimi pc
White Tuna / マグロ
$18.00
Shiro Maguro (White Tuna) Sashimi pc
Sashimi Combination
$25.00
Chef's choice of kinds of sashimi (pc, pc or pc of each kind of fish)
Yellowtail / ハマチ
$18.00
Hamachi (Yellowtail) sashimi pc
Salmon / サーモン
$18.00
Salmon Sashmi pc

Soup

Miso Soup / ダシ
$5.00
Made with our house-special chicken broth, tofu, wakame, green onions.
Motsuni Hot Pot / のもつ
$13.50
Chicken hearts, gizzards, and vegetables in miso-based broth topped with deep-fried chicken skin.
Tori Soup /とりスープ
$5.50
House special chicken broth, green onions, black pepper.

At Gaku Yakitori, the menu offers a delightful array of skewers, braised dishes, appetizers, and more, all designed to tantalize your taste buds with bold, authentic flavors. The star of the show are the skewers, where you'll find a variety of options, from the crispy, savory chicken skin (Kawa) and tender thigh (Mi) to the unique knee cartilage (Nankotsu) and gizzard (Sunagimo). Each skewer is perfectly grilled to bring out the best in its flavor, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

For those who enjoy a bit of variety, the vegetable skewers are just as enticing. The grilled cherry tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, and Japanese green chilies (Shishito) offer a light yet satisfying contrast to the rich, smoky meats, while the king oyster mushrooms (Eringi) add an earthy depth to the mix.

If you're in the mood for something more substantial, Gaku’s braised and steamed dishes like the Kakuni and Asari are a must-try. The Kakuni, a melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly, is rich and savory, while the Asari, served with a delicate broth, offers a more refreshing, oceanic flavor.

No meal would be complete without a starter or side, and Gaku has plenty to offer. Try the crispy Taro Ribbon Crisps or the tangy Torikawa Ponzu for something unique. If you prefer something lighter, the fresh House Green Salad or Shio Dare Salad is a perfect balance to the heartier dishes.

Finish your meal with one of Gaku's noodle dishes, like the refreshing Ume Udon or the savory Gaku Udon, both guaranteed to satisfy. Whether you're here for the skewers or the unique side dishes, Gaku Yakitori’s menu promises a dining experience that’s both diverse and delicious.

Gaku Yakitori

Gaku Yakitori in San Jose, CA offers a wide range of Japanese skewers and braised dishes, featuring chicken knee cartilage, pork belly, and more. With options for vegans and limited vegetarians, Gaku Yakitori is a casual spot with delivery, takeout, and catering services. Enjoy outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and gender-neutral restrooms at this Asian-owned gem. Wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly, Gaku Yakitori is the perfect place for groups and kids alike.

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