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3175 Rutherford Rd #28, Woodbridge, ON L4K 5Y6, Canada ↗
Yokai Izakaya is a lively Japanese izakaya located north of Toronto in Vaughan, drawing inspiration from the supernatural Japanese creatures known as yōkai to create what they describe as a world of carefully curated chaos. The restaurant is known for its playfully crafted cocktails, exclusive sakes, and an otherworldly selection of Japanese spirits, alongside a menu that brings to life a journey through Japan's past, present, and future. Whether you're stopping in for skewers, signatures, or a seat at the raw bar, Yokai promises a good time in a genuinely electrifying atmosphere.
Raw Bar
Yokai Signature Maki
Aburi salmon, avocado, soy-marinated shiitake, serrano, ikura, spicy mayo, yuzu unagi sauce, 24K gold
Godzilla Tails
Black tiger shrimp tempura, spicy tobiko mayo
Oysters
East or West Coast selection, Nashi mignonette, horseradish, Yokai Inferno hot sauce, lemon
Hamachi Crudo
Grapefruit, daikon, serrano, scallion oil, red onion, ponzu
Salmon Tartare
Avocado, scallions, red onion, spicy soy vinaigrette, crispy shallots, shrimp chips
Spicy Tuna Tostada
Leche de Tigre, serrano, avocado, crispy wonton tostada
Lobster & Shrimp Tacos
Atlantic lobster, white shrimp, spicy brown butter, mentaiko aioli, lumpfish caviar, coriander, lettuce, wonton shell
Hibachi Wagyu Beef
Tajima Australian Wagyu M7 striploin, umeboshi salt, ponzu
Small Bites
Mentai Ko Caesar Salad
Romaine, crispy chickpeas, double-smoked bacon, parmesan, katsuoboshi, mentaiko Caesar dressing
Heirloom Potato Salad
Roasted sesame buttermilk dressing, red onion, scallion
Shio Butter Edamame
Brown butter, maldon salt
Broccolini Gomaae
Grilled broccolini, roasted black sesame dressing
Crispy Ume Brussel Sprouts
Umeboshi gastrique, chili, togarashi
Japanese Pickle Salad
Pickled carrots, cucumber, daikon, shredded cabbage, crispy tosaka, chili spiked white miso vinaigrette
Sweet Corn Croquette
Sweet corn bechamel, mozzarella, aonori, Japanese potato salad sauce
Chicken Karaage
Sake and ginger marinated chicken thigh, yuzu aioli, lemon
Truffle Mushroom Poutine
Miso-mushroom gravy, crispy enoki, sautéed shimeji, Quebec cheese curds, truffle oil
To Finish
Noodles & Rice
Spicy Crab Fried Rice
Chili crab paste, Double smoked bacon, egg, tobiko, rice crisp, spicy sesame oil
Ebi Nori Risotto
Seafood dashi, white miso nori butter, mascarpone, black tiger shrimp
Stone Bowl Gyudon
AAA Ribeye, caramelized onion, black garlic, onsen tamago, pickled daikon, pickled ginger
Yaki Udon
Yokai butter, pork, Japanese leek, king oyster mushroom, pickled ginger, kizami nori
Skewers
King Oyster Mushrooms
Truffle tare glaze
Koji Pork Belly
Sweet koji and soy tare glaze, green onion
Soy Ginger Chicken
Soy and ginger tare glaze
AAA Flank Steak
Toasted sansho pepper and citrus spice
Negishiio Scallop
Salted sesame scallion sauce, garlic, lemon, olive oil
Skewer Platter
Try one of every skewer, plus one seasonal skewer
Signatures
Tokyo Steak Frites
7oz. Australian Wagyu coulotte steak, Japanese chimichurri, crispy shoestring fries
Saikyo Miso Black Cod
Sake-Koji marinated black cod, roasted sesame shishito, saikyo miso sauce
Wagyu Slider
Wagyu beef slider, truffle aioli, bonito onion jam, crispy onions
Yokai 7-Spice Rib Set
Half-rack of pork back ribs, Yokai 7-spice blend, umeboshi BBQ sauce, Japanese potato salad
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