Yokai Izakaya

Name: Yokai Izakaya
Address: 3175 Rutherford Rd Unit 28, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4K 5Y6
Telephone: (647) 930-2623
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

579 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Great for creative cocktails

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
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

Popular dishes

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

SKEWERS

KING OYSTER MUSHROOMS$12.00
Truffle tare glaze 2 skewers
YUZU KOSHO CHICKEN$15.00
Chicken thigh, yuzu kosho glaze 2 skewers
AAA BEEF TENDERLOIN$15.00
miso, karashi mustard glaze 2 skewers
KOJI PORK BELLY$14.00
Sweet koji and soy tare, green onion 2 skewers

SIGNATURES

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

RICE & NOODLES

EBI NORI RISOTTO$22.00
Seafood dashi, white miso nori butter, mascarpone, jumbo black tiger shrimp
YAKI UDON$17.00
Yokai butter, pork, Japanese leek, king oyster mushroom, pickled ginger, kizami nori
SPICY CRAB FRIED RICE$24.00
Spicy crab roe, double smoked bacon, egg, green onion
STONE BOWL GYUDON$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 CEVICHE$18.00
Grapefruit, daikon, serrano chili, citrus, ponzu
BEEF TATAKI$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 $21.00
- 12pc $38.00
SALMON TARTARE$17.00
Avocado, scallions, red onion, spicy soy vinaigrette, crispy shallots, shrimp chips
SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICE$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 $22.00
LOBSTER & SHRIMP TACOS$22.00
Atlantic lobster and white shrimp, spicy brown butter dressing, mentaiko aioli, lumpsh caviar, coriander, lettuce, wonton shell 3 pc

TO FINISH

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

What 579 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Great for creative cocktails
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Hot spot
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yokai Izakaya offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great atmosphere." The standout lobster tacos are a must-try, often praised for their unique flavor. Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive service, though the space can be a bit cramped and noisy. Ideal for brunch and gatherings!

579 Reviews

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Allison
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really blown away by this place. Our server was also so great but unfortunately I have forgotten her name. The food was excellent. We ordered several items to share and everything was as good as the last. I also enjoyed one of the signature cocktails and it was perfection. Will return many times I’m sure.
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Kian
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good Food, was there for brunch and the portions were very big, filling and tasty, the service was very good and our server was very nice, will definitely be coming back to try dinner sometime soon.
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Akash
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I like the weekend brunch here. It’s really yummy. Plus the owner and staff are really kind ( long story). Their helpful gestures made our experience amazing. I had the big yokai breakfast. My partner had the eggs florentine. Both were delicious.
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Laura
VIP
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great spot in Woodbridge! Cool vibe, atmosphere is great, food and service top notch! Definitely has a downtown vibe, good crowd, food and cocktails!
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Rebecca
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve came many times and always have a great experience. Last night we decided to go again and I’m so glad we did. We got the pleasure to speak with Jermaine. He was so friendly, and knowledgeable. Special thanks to him and the rest of the staff to making our night memorable.
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Raffaela
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food quality, presentation was excellent. Service and attention to detail excellent. Restaurant was a bit on the chilly side and background music loud for 10:30am. We did ask the staff to turn down the musics which they did.
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Mark
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Been there 3 times, food is high quality and the ambience is cool. Shareable plates are the best with friends or family.
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Anthony
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
What a great way to spend our New Years! The Food and atmosphere were great! Service was good. Only criticism is since it was our first visit to your Restaurant and having told the server that it was our very first time eating this fine cuisine. I believe some suggestions to food pairing s would have greatly helped and improved our experience. Please don’t misunderstand my criticism as a complaint. Our server was great. However, some suggestions would have helped. Having said that we will definitely be back to try again. Happy New Year!!
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Lauren
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for new years and it was lovely. Great food, service and atmosphere. Great for couples
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Pamela
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere! We were not rushed. Really enjoyed the brunch options.
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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 579 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Yokai Izakaya

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

MATCHA CEREAL MILK FRENCH TOAST

Ebi Nori Risotto

Wagyu Slider (3pc)

SMALL BITES

EGGPLANT AGEDASHI$7.00

BROCCOLINI GOMAAE$11.00

CRISPY UME BRUSSEL SPROUTS$12.00

MENTAIKO CAESAR SALAD$14.00

JAPANESE PICKLE SALAD$13.00

SWEET CORN CROQUETTE$10.00

CHICKEN KARAAGE$14.00

YOKAI WINGS$16.00

UMAMI FRIES N°2$9.00

SKEWERS

KING OYSTER MUSHROOMS$12.00

YUZU KOSHO CHICKEN$15.00

AAA BEEF TENDERLOIN$15.00

KOJI PORK BELLY$14.00

SIGNATURES

TOKYO STEAK FRITES$40.00

SAIKYO MISO BLACK COD$29.00

GODZILLA TAILS$18.00

CLASSIC PORK TONKATSU$22.00

WAGYU SLIDER$20.00

RICE & NOODLES

EBI NORI RISOTTO$22.00

YAKI UDON$17.00

SPICY CRAB FRIED RICE$24.00

STONE BOWL GYUDON$23.00

LIKE IT HOT?

RAW BAR

HAMACHI CEVICHE$18.00

BEEF TATAKI$16.00

OYSTERS EAST OR WEST COAST

SALMON TARTARE$17.00

SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICE$18.00

YOKAI SIGNATURE MAKI

LOBSTER & SHRIMP TACOS$22.00

TO FINISH

YUZU CHEESECAKE$10.00

KOJI CARAMEL DATE PUDDING$12.00

ICE CREAM$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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