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Cozy izakaya-inspired restaurant & bar with ramen. - Yokai, Greensboro, NC

Yokai

4.4
4.4
51 Reviews
$30 and under
Izakaya
501 N Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Great for outdoor dining
To book a reservation, please visit our website at yokaigso.com

Inspired by Japanese izakaya (gastropub) culture, Yokai is a cozy, funky, fun restaurant and bar for friends to catch up and have a few laughs in a casual setting. Enjoy cool cocktails, hot ramen, crisp beers, crunchy Korean fried chicken, refreshing sake, grilled skewers, warming whisky, fluffy bao, and a variety of other tasty eats that complement the drinks.

Izakaya are a melting pot of flavors, cultures, and tastes where everyone is welcome. We invite you to try our own fun twist on a variety of dishes inspired by bar fare and street food you might find in Japan, Korea, China, and around the world, with a few completely unique creations of our own.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Izakaya, Fusion / Eclectic, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Cottrell
  • Catering
    Large order catering for both lunch and dinner available. Check our website at yokaigso.com for menu and ordering details.
  • Private party facilities
    Yokai is available for private events and parties. Check our website at yokaigso.com for details.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Greensboro
  • Cross street
    Paisley and Greene next to Idiot Box Comedy Club
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 51 people are saying

Yokai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

51 Reviews
  1. MichelleP

    Portland2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very expensive. The udon bowl was tasteless until you put one of their add-on sauces in there, which you had to pay for. $16.50 for this. It is the only option for vegetarians on the “mains” list. My husband ordered the fried chicken which was almost black and it had been fried in so much oil that he had to peel away the many layers to get to the chicken. He opted for it without a sauce to see how it was on its own but when he realized it actually needed it and asked for a side of the sauce, he was charged for it. Why do they serve overpriced bland food but make you pay extra to have any flavor? The service was fair. It was not very busy but the server did not really keep an eye on us or look for cues that we were trying to get their attention. Everything felt rushed and was poorly timed. My udon bowl came out within 5 minutes of ordering and my husband’s food arrived much later so he was sitting there with no food. The same thing happened with the dessert. We waited for quite awhile for the bill when we were ready to leave. The credit card machine suggests 22% as the starting tip for the service. The desserts were delicious and the restaurant itself is very pretty. The music was great. However, the cost, service, and quality were not what we were expecting. We had reservations with some friends for a few weeks out but canceled them.

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    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My spouse and I had a great experience. Every dish was delicious. We ordered the Korean fried chicken, cheesy rice noodles, cucumber ginger salad and the katsu & pork belly bao. Cheesy rice noodles gave my a Mac & cheese vibe with a kick. My husband’s favorite was the pork belly bao. For dessert we had the donuts with sesame ice cream. We are looking forward to returning. Fantastic food and excellent service. Great place for a date night.

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    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great small restaurant. Food was great. Drinks and service was also good and quick as well. Will be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We tried a number of dishes. Avoid the Brussels sprouts. The cucumber and corn salads were great! The KFC is good and the Nashville hot is not too spicy. Drinks were delicious, but were slow to get to the table. The music was loud (too loud for my liking) and the seats were uncomfortable if you’re going to be there longer than an hour or so. Overall, it was a decent first experience. I’m not sure I’d drive 30 minutes, again, to go there as there’s little that stands out. If you’re looking to try something new and like Asian fusion cuisine; go for it - at least once.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greensboro9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an awesome and unique place, with a totally different vibe from anything else in town.

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  6. MaryAnnR

    Greensboro5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG- what a wonderful evening with 5 star EVERYTHING!!!

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  7. McDaniel VIP

    Richmond23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice progressive dinner, very well thought out

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  8. RoshandaR VIP

    Raleigh85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Let me begin by saying that the service was A1… top tier! I attended the Summer of Seafood & Sake event. I opted to include the caviar, sake pairing and Japanese wine pairing. When I tell you that neither pairing disappointed, I honestly mean it. The hostess was extremely knowledgeable and well versed in the history of each dish , as well as the complemented spirit. The food was amazing, drinks stiff … definitely a summer vibe and amazing cultural experience . 20/10!

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    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, service and drink pairings. The staff's knowledge and personability is the icing on the cake.

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  10. tybeefoodie

    Greensboro27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Four of us had a wonderful evening at Yokai! Every course of the special Seafood and Sake dinner was delicious and the halibut may have been the best piece of fish I have eaten in Greensboro. It was amazing. We also included the sake pairings and I am glad we did as they beautifully complemented each course. We will look forward to participating in more special dinners in the future.

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Yokai is rated 4.4 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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501 N Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Paisley and Greene next to Idiot Box Comedy Club
  • Neighborhood
    Greensboro
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Izakaya, Fusion / Eclectic, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Cottrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Large order catering for both lunch and dinner available. Check our website at yokaigso.com for menu and ordering details.
  • Private party facilities
    Yokai is available for private events and parties. Check our website at yokaigso.com for details.
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