Yokai Izakaya

4.7

569 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

Toronto Life’s Best New Restaurants 2023
OpenTable’s Diners Choice Award 2022

Yōkai (strange apparition) are a class of supernatural Japanese creatures that bridge the divide between our world and the spirit realm. Like us, often misunderstood, but always in for a good time ;)

Welcome to a world of carefully curated chaos. Meet a menu that brings to life our experiences across Japan–the past, the present, and the future.

Grab a drink.

Share a bite.

Experience the most electrifying restaurant north of Toronto.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(647) 930-2623
Website
https://www.yokaiizakaya.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3175 Rutherford Rd, Unit 28, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Y6
Neighborhood
Vaughan
Cross street
Highway 400 & Rutherford Rd.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

"A Late Night in Tokyo" - NYE at Yokai Izakaya
Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Here's your official invite to Yokai Izakaya's New Year's Eve celebration, "A Late Night in Tokyo" with sounds by DJ Special K from 7PM to late. Book your spot today to ring in the New Year with us as we celebrate all night long. Guests can choose from a la carte options or a special prix fixe menu at the restaurant with favourites curated by Chef Rob Yu. For large group bookings of more than 7 guests, please contact the restaurant directly.

Popular dishes

EGGPLANT AGEDASHICA$7.00
Japanese eggplant, jalapeño spiked mentsuyu
BROCCOLINI GOMAAECA$11.00
Grilled broccolini, roasted black sesame dressing
CRISPY UME BRUSSEL SPROUTSCA$12.00
Brussel sprouts, umeboshi gastrique, chili, togarashi
MENTAIKO CAESAR SALADCA$14.00
Romaine, crispy chickpeas, double-smoked bacon, parmesan, mentaiko caesar dressing
JAPANESE PICKLE SALADCA$13.00
Pickled carrots, cucumber, daikon, shredded cabbage, crispy tosaka, chili spiked white miso vinaigrette
SWEET CORN CROQUETTECA$10.00
Sweet corn bechamel, mozzarella, aonori, Japanese potato salad sauce 3pc
CHICKEN KARAAGECA$14.00
Boneless chicken thigh, yuzu aioli, lemon
YOKAI WINGSCA$16.00
Grilled chicken wings, brown butter teriyaki 5pc
UMAMI FRIES N°2CA$9.00
Furikake, okonomiyaki sauce, bonito akes, kewpie mayo

SKEWERS

KING OYSTER MUSHROOMSCA$12.00
Truffle tare glaze 2 skewers
YUZU KOSHO CHICKENCA$15.00
Chicken thigh, yuzu kosho glaze 2 skewers
AAA BEEF TENDERLOINCA$15.00
miso, karashi mustard glaze 2 skewers
KOJI PORK BELLYCA$14.00
Sweet koji and soy tare, green onion 2 skewers

SIGNATURES

TOKYO STEAK FRITESCA$40.00
7oz. Australian Wagyu coulotte steak, Japanese chimichurri, Tokyo "Frites"
SAIKYO MISO BLACK CODCA$29.00
Drunken cod, roasted sesame shishito peppers, saikyo miso sauce
GODZILLA TAILSCA$18.00
Jumbo black tiger shrimp tempura, spicy black tobiko mayo 4pc
CLASSIC PORK TONKATSUCA$22.00
Crispy pork loin, house tonkatsu sauce, cabbage slaw
WAGYU SLIDERCA$20.00
Wagyu beef slider, trufe aioli, bonito spiked onion jam, crispy onions

RICE & NOODLES

EBI NORI RISOTTOCA$22.00
Seafood dashi, white miso nori butter, mascarpone, jumbo black tiger shrimp
YAKI UDONCA$17.00
Yokai butter, pork, Japanese leek, king oyster mushroom, pickled ginger, kizami nori
SPICY CRAB FRIED RICECA$24.00
Spicy crab roe, double smoked bacon, egg, green onion
STONE BOWL GYUDONCA$23.00
AAA Ribeye, caramelized onion, black garlic, onsen tamago, pickled daikon, pickled ginger
LIKE IT HOT?
Ask about our “Yokai Inferno Sauce”

RAW BAR

HAMACHI CEVICHECA$18.00
Grapefruit, daikon, serrano chili, citrus, ponzu
BEEF TATAKICA$16.00
Thinly sliced AAA beef tenderloin, black peppercorn, daikon, red onion, green onion, ponzu
OYSTERS EAST OR WEST COAST
Chef ’s selection of East or West coast oysters paired with nashi mignonette, horseradish, Yokai Inferno hot sauce, lemon
- 6pc CA$21.00
- 12pc CA$38.00
SALMON TARTARECA$17.00
Avocado, scallions, red onion, spicy soy vinaigrette, crispy shallots, shrimp chips
SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICECA$18.00
Yellow Fin tuna, spicy mutsu apple dressing, Iberico di Bellota salami, yuzu, avocado 3pc
YOKAI SIGNATURE MAKI
Torched Norwegian salmon, crispy salmon skin, avocado, shiitake, serrano, ikura, spicy mayo, yuzu unagi sauce, 24K gold flakes
- 8pc CA$22.00
LOBSTER & SHRIMP TACOSCA$22.00
Atlantic lobster and white shrimp, spicy brown butter dressing, mentaiko aioli, lumpsh caviar, coriander, lettuce, wonton shell 3 pc

TO FINISH

YUZU CHEESECAKECA$10.00
Seasonal berries, yuzu curd, rice pearls
KOJI CARAMEL DATE PUDDINGCA$12.00
Topped with vanilla ice cream
ICE CREAMCA$7.00
Daily selection topped with kinako soy powder

What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

York
Innovative
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Great for creative cocktails
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Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yokai Izakaya offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing brunch" options and a diverse fusion menu. Known for its "lobster tacos" and creative cocktails, the restaurant shines with its friendly service and lively atmosphere. While some find seating tight, the overall experience is "fantastic," making it a must-visit in Vaughan.

569 Reviews

M
Michael
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and cocktails were really good! Loved the lobster and shrimp tacos as well as the wagyu sliders. Would definitely recommend both. Servers were also friendly and great, they surprised us with dessert for our occasion.
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Gabriela
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, great service and awesome food. It was our first time here and we're pleasantly surprised. The server and Manager were attentive and made us feel very welcome.
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Naomi
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My group and I had a wonderful experience at Yokai. We ordered several appetizers to share. The Lobster tacos, Hamachi ceviche, and karaage were all great. The oysters weren't in season so they were quite small. My personal favourite was the Brussel sprouts; cooked perfectly with balanced flavours! All of our mains were close to perfection! I shared the Yokai Big Breakfast with my daughter and she especially enjoyed the thick cut bacon. The honey butter homefries were a hit too! My friends had Miso Beef Benedict, Wagyu Steak & Eggs, and the Goddess Bowl which they all thoroughly enjoyed! Staff friendliness and restaurant ambiance were stellar. Thank you for making our holiday gathering a special one!
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Brenda
VIP
Toronto
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Boozy Brunch exceeded expectations!! Food was outstanding and service impeccable. The ambience, attention to detail and pace or our experience couldn’t have been better. Just a great overall experience! Highly recommend this venue.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
one of the best brunch experiences ever! Legit such a cool combo of flavours and dishes! Highly recommend this is my new favourite
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Thai
VIP
Toronto
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place will never let you done, the thing I love most & what really separates them from the rest is how innovative they are with everything they cook. You can tell they really put passion into what they love the most & that’s ensuring every customer is happy
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Charlotte
Devon
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We only decided the day before to have a meal out, we went through restaurants that had availability the time we wanted. Yokai was close to home and has the correct time so we went for it. None of us had heard of it before. From the outside we weren't expecting much but oh my it was amazing. We had the last available table. The food was amazing. The staff were friendly and attentive. We were offered to try the new up coming Christmas cocktail and it's delicious. The whole night was amazing and we will definitely be returning.
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Katia
VIP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Yokai! The food never disappoints! I love all the menu options. So delicious!
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Alexander
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent for my first time coming here. The service was impeccable, the food was top tier, and the sake bombs were so fun! I will definitely be coming back.
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Cecilia
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Salmon tartare is so delicious!! Can’t wait to go back for more!!
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FAQs

Yokai Izakaya does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Yokai Izakaya also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 930-2623.

Yokai Izakaya is rated 4.7 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3175 Rutherford Rd, Unit 28, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Y6

Additional information

Cross street
Highway 400 & Rutherford Rd.
Neighborhood
Vaughan
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.yokaiizakaya.com/
Phone number
(647) 930-2623

Yokai Izakaya

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

"A Late Night in Tokyo" - NYE at Yokai Izakaya

MATCHA CEREAL MILK FRENCH TOAST

Ebi Nori Risotto

Wagyu Slider (3pc)

SMALL BITES

EGGPLANT AGEDASHICA$7.00

BROCCOLINI GOMAAECA$11.00

CRISPY UME BRUSSEL SPROUTSCA$12.00

MENTAIKO CAESAR SALADCA$14.00

JAPANESE PICKLE SALADCA$13.00

SWEET CORN CROQUETTECA$10.00

CHICKEN KARAAGECA$14.00

YOKAI WINGSCA$16.00

UMAMI FRIES N°2CA$9.00

SKEWERS

KING OYSTER MUSHROOMSCA$12.00

YUZU KOSHO CHICKENCA$15.00

AAA BEEF TENDERLOINCA$15.00

KOJI PORK BELLYCA$14.00

SIGNATURES

TOKYO STEAK FRITESCA$40.00

SAIKYO MISO BLACK CODCA$29.00

GODZILLA TAILSCA$18.00

CLASSIC PORK TONKATSUCA$22.00

WAGYU SLIDERCA$20.00

RICE & NOODLES

EBI NORI RISOTTOCA$22.00

YAKI UDONCA$17.00

SPICY CRAB FRIED RICECA$24.00

STONE BOWL GYUDONCA$23.00

LIKE IT HOT?

RAW BAR

HAMACHI CEVICHECA$18.00

BEEF TATAKICA$16.00

OYSTERS EAST OR WEST COAST

SALMON TARTARECA$17.00

SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICECA$18.00

YOKAI SIGNATURE MAKI

LOBSTER & SHRIMP TACOSCA$22.00

TO FINISH

YUZU CHEESECAKECA$10.00

KOJI CARAMEL DATE PUDDINGCA$12.00

ICE CREAMCA$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Yokai Izakaya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Yokai Izakaya restaurant rated?

Is Yokai Izakaya currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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