strange, powerful spirits

a cozy neighborhood bar with damn good food

Tuesday - Thursday
5p - 9p

Friday & Saturday
5p - 11p

Sunday
Full Bar w/ Sunday Funday Menu 3p - 8p
Trivia 4p - 6p

Reservations & Walk-ins Welcome
Yokai are mythical creatures and spirits from Japanese folklore. They can be mischievous or dangerous, kind or menacing, and can even bring good fortune to those who encounter them.

Inspired by Japanese izakaya culture, the bar + restaurant Yokai is a casual, upbeat spot for friends to catch up and have a few laughs while enjoying cool cocktails, hot ramen, crisp beers, crunchy Korean fried chicken, refreshing sake, delicious bao, warming whisky, and a variety of other fun, tasty eats that complement the drinks.

Literally translating to “a place to relax and drink,” izakaya are a melting pot of flavors, cultures, and tastes where everyone is welcome. We invite you to Yokai 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.

Kanpai!
501 N Greene St
Greensboro, NC

Lower Fisher Park
One block from Tanger Performing Arts Center

wings & suds tuesday - $1 wings, $1 PBR, $2 off all draft beer, $7 off draft pitchers
fun buns wednesday - $2 off bao, $2 off highballs, $1.50 high life ponies, $6 high life 40oz
chicken & sake thursday - $2 off fried chicken, $2 off donuts, ½ price sake flights, 20% off sake btls
friday & saturday wet weekend - $10 cocktail specials, $5 sake bombs
sunday funday - $1 off can/bottle beer & seltzers, $10 cocktail specials, $5 sake bombs

Let us do the cooking,
cocktails, & cleaning

guest reviews

Quickly becoming one of, if not my favorite, places in Greensboro. The menu is original, focused, and obviously delicious but what always impresses me is their consistency. Where other places are hit and miss or have fallen off, Yokai's food and outstanding service never disappoints.

- Eric S.
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Went for the first time yesterday and the food was amazing! I had the Shoyu Ramen with Chicken Katsu! Very flavorful. The sweet chili chicken wings were great as well! I opted for a lychee martini mocktail that was excellent. The music was great and the place was overall very clean. Nice ambiance! Will definitely be returning.

- Ko C.
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The cocktails and food were delicious as always! I've dined at Yokai and gotten takeout several times, and I'm always impressed with absolutely everything. After living 20+ years in the Durham / Chapel Hill area, I'm really grateful to have such a great restaurant here in GSO. I'll be back soon.

- Heather G.
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Gochisousamadeshita - a term that loosely translates to "thank you for a wonderful, filling, entertaining meal," used to thank chefs
Irasshaimase - "welcome to the restaurant," often said by Japanese chefs as guests enter
Irusu - to pretend to not be at home when a visitor knocks on your door or rings the bell
Ittadakimasu - "I humbly receive," often said as a sign of respect and gratitude before eating a meal
Nakama - a beloved friend so close you consider them family
Kanpai - "drink your cup dry," aka "cheers!"
Kuchisabishii - to eat because your mouth is lonely
Oishii - delicious, tasty
Tsundoku - someone who collects so many books they pile up on the floor because they can't read them all
Wabi-sabi - finding beauty and meaning in flaws, impermanence, and imperfection
Yugen - a profound emotional awareness while thinking of the vastness and beauty of the universe