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Yokai Izakaya, Vaughan, ON

Yokai Izakaya

4.8 (657)
CAN$30 and under
Japanese
3175 Rutherford Rd, Unit 28, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Y6

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

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What 657 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • York

    Best Overall

  • York

    Innovative

  • York

    Great for creative cocktails

  • York

    Hot spot

  • York

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yokai Izakaya offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with "fantastic food" and "amazing service." Guests love the "inventive cocktails" and "outstanding specials." The restaurant boasts a lively atmosphere, perfect for social gatherings. Highlights include wagyu sliders, pork belly skewers, and yuzu cheesecake. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
657 Reviews
  1. Roger

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, but price is over what is being offered.
    Yokai IzakayaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the feedback, Roger! Team Yokai

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  2. Melanie

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first experience! We sat at the counter which to be honest I wasn’t sure would be ok before we got there, but I was happily surprised that it was roomy and a great way to enjoy dinner. The service was excellent and the food was delicious! We shared the Japanese pickle salad, Wagyu sliders and pork belly skewers. Can’t wait to go back and try something else!
    Yokai IzakayaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Melanie, Thank you for coming and we are happy to hear that you had a good time with us! We have different specials on weekdays, please stop by again ;) Team Yokai

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  3. Christian VIP

    Toronto / Ontario121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    food is utterly amazing, as usual (esp. their wagyu sliders which are unbelievably juicy) service on a Tuesday night was not so great (Nina) -- we'll try to stick to coming on weekends when the service has always been utterly amazing too!
    Yokai IzakayaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Christian, Thank you for the feedback and happy to hear that you loved our sliders ( it is our favourite too! ) We always do our best to improve our service so all our customer's feedback is very important for us, so thank you. Looking forward to seeing you again soon :) Team Yokai

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic food, fun watching the prep at the counter. A little too loud.
    Yokai IzakayaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback Elizabeth!

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  5. Raymond

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating there. We tried four of the options for brunch. Each dish was fantastic! We are looking forward to going back and trying the dinner menu.
    Yokai IzakayaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Raymond, Thank you for joining our brunch and glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Our dinner is totally different vibe with all kinds of sharing dishes, please stop by if you are in the area again. Looking forward to your next visit ;) Team Yokai

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  6. Christian VIP

    Toronto / Ontario121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic cocktails, very inventive and above average for izakayas, great food, often outstanding specials, and incredible service, a killer combination! the patio is nicely sheltered from the road next to it and very pleasant on hot summer days with a cold drink, life is good!
    Yokai IzakayaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Christian, Thank you for joining us and the review. Every customer's voice is very important for us to improve our service, so THANK YOU! We have different specials on weekdays, so if you are in the area again, please stop by, looking forward to seeing you again soon ;) Team Yokai

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  7. Anna

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a nice small restaurant. The menu is somewhat limited but everything we ordered was very good.
    Yokai IzakayaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Anna! Team Yokai

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  8. Joanne

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelly was a wonderful server. She definitely made the experience more enjoyable along with her recommendations for drinks. Shoutout Kelly! Eat The Menu Monday was also very worth it.
    Yokai IzakayaResponded on July 5, 2025
    Hello Joan, Thank you for joining us on our Monday special and happy to hear that you had a good time! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Team Yokai

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks and service! Staff were all so friendly! Our server Jazz was kind and helpful. The patio is a great spot to bring friends and grab drinks in the summer. Definitely going back!
    Yokai IzakayaResponded on July 5, 2025
    Hello, Thank you for coming and leave us kind words, we are happy to hear that you had a good time with us! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Team Yokai

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  10. Kevin

    Toronto / Ontario31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Okay, I was expecting such a great restaurant in the periphery of Vaughan Mills, but my past experiences with Izakaya's tell me I should try. Wow. The food is amazing. Great place in the middle of the outside of a shopping mall. The service could be a little better, but it has this high quality, low stress type of vibe. My family absolutely loved it.
    Yokai IzakayaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Kevin, Thank you for coming and your review, every customer's voice is very important for us to improve our service, so thank you. We are so happy to hear that you had a good time with us, we have a different specials on weekdays, so please stop by if you are in a neighbourhood again. Looking forward to your next visit! Team Yokai

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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 4.8 stars by 657 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
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3175 Rutherford Rd, Unit 28, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Y6

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Highway 400 & Rutherford Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Vaughan
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 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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