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Yokai Izakaya, Vaughan, ON

Yokai Izakaya

4.6
4.6
566 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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.
    "A Late Night in Tokyo" - NYE at Yokai Izakaya photo

What 566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • York

    Innovative

  • York

    Great for creative cocktails

  • York

    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.

566 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Siggi

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for brunch! The chicken karrage had a light and crispy batter and the chicken was very moist. The eggs benedict was flavourful and cooked perfect. the portions are also very generous. Overall great food and experience, I am excited to return for dinner.

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  10. Tj

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time and place. Enjoy it every time I visit!

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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 4.6 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yokai Izakaya

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Highway 400 & Rutherford Rd.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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