Talk about food that melts in your mouth and cooked to perfection. A5 beef, wagyu gyoza, salmon belly, scallops, and mochi cake were all out of this world! Delicious cocktails and an atmosphere that’s both modern and vintage.
Went here for an evening networking event and felt like it had this classy underground feel because of the DJ + Technics turntables right when you walk in, and then you turn the corner and see 2 massive speakers w/o their grilles behind the bar, which is filled with premium Japanese whiskey & gin and vinyl covers.
Visited as a group, the summer squash skewers were the only positive part of the experience, but even then it was so small that it was barely a couple of bites. Everything else we tried was overpriced and average to disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
P M
Ordered the dumplings, chuck, salmon belly, and scallop skewers. The salmon belly skewer was amazing- so soft. Place is a little pricey and I don’t like the auto 20% gratuity
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Salmon Belly Skewers
Berkley Summerlin
Really enjoyed our meal here. My favorite thing were the milk buns. The sashimi was also super yummy. I’m not sure if I’d go back but we enjoyed the meal and ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sayana
I recently dined at Yokai and was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The food was absolutely delicious,bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Each dish we tried was a delightful culinary adventure, from the appetizers to the main courses. The service was exceptional as well. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made excellent recommendations and ensured we had a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. The ambiance of the restaurant was also noteworthy. The decor was modern and stylish, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant was also impeccably clean. Owverall, I highly recommend Yokai. The combination of outstanding food, impeccable service, and a lovely ambiance makes it a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. I can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Ramsdale
Yokai is phenomenal ✨The vibe of the vinyl records at the hostess stand, brilliant bar, the friendly staff; they all shine bright and complement the delicious exquisite menu. I had a wonderful experience and looking forward to going again and again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Varieties of Skewers, Shaved Ice
Spencer K
I wanted to love this place but had a weird/off experience. Maybe we ordered wrong but the meal lacked balance, with every single thing being on the richer/stronger flavor side of things.. weird for a japanese place. The crab salad was covered in so much sauce it was unappetizing. Best things we ate were duck skewers (perfectly cooked and seasoned) and the waygu dumpling.
The waitress also pushed so much food on us we were full before we even got the main course. This included weirdly insisting o we absolutely needed 2 orders of the Tuna Tartare even though we had ordered plenty of food (our bill was $250+ for 2 people for lunch).
Yes, it's expensive but I don't think that's a reason to ding a restaurant. They do automatically add a 20% tip which isn't on their online menu, fyi.
service was good! atmosphere was fun, cocktails were delicious, i would definitely get the gyoza again!
the rest of the food was extremely mid. for $55 you’d expect the oxtail to knock your socks off but it was more of a fatty smoky goop. pretty one note in flavor and if you’re not into smokiness, it’s not a fun experience. the mushrooms were also overwhelmed with the same smoky flavor. if you’re not into smokiness don’t get any food here at all — we learned this the hard way
duck skewer was also tiny and tasteless.
i’d return for gyoza and drinks and nothing else. do not get the oxtail. it’s not worth it. left feeling still hungry and a little nauseous
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Gyoza
Eric Jaw
moody. tiny foods.
Atmosphere: 4
Vicky Zeamer
Really cool vibe. Awesome location near so many offices. This places feels cozy, cool, and has personality… not common for a downtown spot.
However, that’s pretty much the only positive things I can share about this place. It’s incredibly expensive and the food is very much mediocre. You can tell they care but it just misses the mark.
And on top of the high prices, you’re hit with 25% of mandatory fees, which then you’re taxed on all that, too.
That’s why I’m taking a star off of my what would have been 3 star review. I’m not a fan of deceiving consumers by hiding the cost of what it takes you to run a business via fees added on on the bill. Made what I was already anticipating as a high bill feel like highway robbery. Not to mention, but based on the order on the bill, looks like they charge tax off of the mandatory fees, not the subtotal… just such a deception. Sad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
The Covering
The standout was the oxtail curry. It has an excellent smoky flavor to it that you typically don’t expect in a curry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chateau Uenae A5 Beef
Running Man
Really nothing special about this place... skewers are small and they come only as one in each order. Had the mackerel but it wasn't well done and was rubbery - also drowned in sauce. Limited staff here so our poor server was the sole person basically serving the whole restaurant at lunch time. Won't be coming back again.
Talk about food that melts in your mouth and cooked to perfection. A5 beef, wagyu gyoza, salmon belly, scallops, and mochi cake were all out of this world! Delicious cocktails and an atmosphere that’s both modern and vintage.
Went here for an evening networking event and felt like it had this classy underground feel because of the DJ + Technics turntables right when you walk in, and then you turn the corner and see 2 massive speakers w/o their grilles behind the bar, which is filled with premium Japanese whiskey & gin and vinyl covers.
Unique establishment! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Scallop Tobanyaki Seasonal Vegetables Garlic Miso Butter, Double Chocolate Mochi Cake, Chateau Uenae A5 Beef, Wagyu Beef, Wagyu Gyoza, Salmon Belly Skewers
Amazing food and great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food good but little bit expensive.
Nice and exclusive location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The salmon belly and wagyu dumplings were amazing! The ambience was cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Milk Bun, Wagyu Gyoza, Salmon Belly Skewers
Visited as a group, the summer squash skewers were the only positive part of the experience, but even then it was so small that it was barely a couple of bites. Everything else we tried was overpriced and average to disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ordered the dumplings, chuck, salmon belly, and scallop skewers. The salmon belly skewer was amazing- so soft. Place is a little pricey and I don’t like the auto 20% gratuity
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Salmon Belly Skewers
Really enjoyed our meal here. My favorite thing were the milk buns. The sashimi was also super yummy. I’m not sure if I’d go back but we enjoyed the meal and ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I recently dined at Yokai and was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The food was absolutely delicious,bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Each dish we tried was a delightful culinary adventure, from the appetizers to the main courses.
The service was exceptional as well. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made excellent recommendations and ensured we had a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.
The ambiance of the restaurant was also noteworthy. The decor was modern and stylish, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant was also impeccably clean.
Owverall, I highly recommend Yokai. The combination of outstanding food, impeccable service, and a lovely ambiance makes it a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. I can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yokai is phenomenal ✨The vibe of the vinyl records at the hostess stand, brilliant bar, the friendly staff; they all shine bright and complement the delicious exquisite menu. I had a wonderful experience and looking forward to going again and again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Varieties of Skewers, Shaved Ice
I wanted to love this place but had a weird/off experience. Maybe we ordered wrong but the meal lacked balance, with every single thing being on the richer/stronger flavor side of things.. weird for a japanese place. The crab salad was covered in so much sauce it was unappetizing. Best things we ate were duck skewers (perfectly cooked and seasoned) and the waygu dumpling.
The waitress also pushed so much food on us we were full before we even got the main course. This included weirdly insisting o we absolutely needed 2 orders of the Tuna Tartare even though we had ordered plenty of food (our bill was $250+ for 2 people for lunch).
Yes, it's expensive but I don't think that's a reason to ding a restaurant. They do automatically add a 20% tip which isn't on their online menu, fyi.
Overall, I hate to say it but I wouldn't be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
service was good!
atmosphere was fun, cocktails were delicious, i would definitely get the gyoza again!
the rest of the food was extremely mid. for $55 you’d expect the oxtail to knock your socks off but it was more of a fatty smoky goop. pretty one note in flavor and if you’re not into smokiness, it’s not a fun experience. the mushrooms were also overwhelmed with the same smoky flavor. if you’re not into smokiness don’t get any food here at all — we learned this the hard way
duck skewer was also tiny and tasteless.
i’d return for gyoza and drinks and nothing else. do not get the oxtail. it’s not worth it. left feeling still hungry and a little nauseous
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Gyoza
moody. tiny foods.
Atmosphere: 4
Really cool vibe. Awesome location near so many offices. This places feels cozy, cool, and has personality… not common for a downtown spot.
However, that’s pretty much the only positive things I can share about this place. It’s incredibly expensive and the food is very much mediocre. You can tell they care but it just misses the mark.
And on top of the high prices, you’re hit with 25% of mandatory fees, which then you’re taxed on all that, too.
That’s why I’m taking a star off of my what would have been 3 star review. I’m not a fan of deceiving consumers by hiding the cost of what it takes you to run a business via fees added on on the bill. Made what I was already anticipating as a high bill feel like highway robbery. Not to mention, but based on the order on the bill, looks like they charge tax off of the mandatory fees, not the subtotal… just such a deception. Sad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
The standout was the oxtail curry. It has an excellent smoky flavor to it that you typically don’t expect in a curry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chateau Uenae A5 Beef
Really nothing special about this place... skewers are small and they come only as one in each order. Had the mackerel but it wasn't well done and was rubbery - also drowned in sauce.
Limited staff here so our poor server was the sole person basically serving the whole restaurant at lunch time.
Won't be coming back again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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