FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - YOKAI // GREENSBORO, NC

Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about Yokai in Greensboro, NC. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out to us at yokaigso.com

Q: What kind of cuisine does Yokai serve?
A: Yokai is an Asian fusion izakaya-style restaurant in greensboro, nc that blends Japanese, Korean, Chinese and other Asian street-food influences with our own twists. Expect items like ramen, Korean double-fried chicken, bao buns, sake, cocktails and more.

Q: Where is Yokai located and what are its hours?
A: Yokai is located in the historic Fisher Park neighborhood near Downtown Greensboro at 501 N Greene St., Greensboro, NC, 27401.

hours:

• Tuesday–Thursday: 5pm–9pm

• Friday & Saturday: 5pm–11pm

• Sunday: 3pm–8pm

• Closed Mondays

Q: Do we need a reservation or can we just walk in?
A: Yokai accepts both walk-ins and reservations via our website at yokaigso.com. For busy nights—especially weekends—making a reservation is recommended.

Q: Does Yokai offer takeout, delivery or catering?
A: Yes, Yokai offers take-out and delivery in Greensboro of our menu items such as ramen, Korean fried chicken, bao buns, fried rice, pork gyoza, chicken wings, and pandan doughnuts via platforms such as DoorDash and Uber Eats. We also offer large-order catering and private‐event bookings.

Q: Does Yokai offer gift cards?
A: Yes, Yokai gift cards are available for purchase in-store or online through our website at yokaigso.com, and are a perfect gift for friends, family, or co-workers who love great food and drinks.

Q: What are some signature dishes or drinks to try at Yokai?
A: Popular items at Yokai include:

• Korean double-fried chicken (KFC) with a super-crunchy texture

• Shoyu ramen and other noodle bowls

• Bao buns (pork belly or chicken katsu)

• pork gyoza, shrimp shumai, and other dumplings

• fried rice

• edamame

• cheesy crab rangoon dip

• crispy tuna wonton tacos

• chargrilled ssamjang cheeseburger

• Creative craft cocktails, sake flights, and Japanese whisky
  

Q: Does Yokai have a full bar?
A: Yes, Yokai features a full bar with craft cocktails, Japanese whisky, sake, beer, wine, and plenty of non-alcoholic options.

Q: Does Yokai offer any specials?
A: Yes, we have daily food and drink specials at Yokai, including…

• 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 kfc, $2 off doughnuts, half-price sake flights, 20% off sake btls

• friday & saturday wet weekend - $5 sake bombs, $10 cocktail specials

• sunday funday - $5 sake bombs, $10 cocktail specials, $1 off can/bottle beer & seltzers

• daily - $3 & $5 mystery can grabs

Follow Yokai on Instagram and Facebook @yokaigso for all the latest menu updates, events, and specials.

Q: What is the ambiance at Yokai — is it kid-friendly or best for adults?
A: Yokai is styled after a Japanese izakaya—a casual, upbeat bar-restaurant environment where friends gather for drinks and food. It is comfortable for casual dinners and nights out.

Q: is Yokai a good option for dinner before seeing a play, comedy show, or concert at Tanger Center?
A: Yokai is one of the closest restaurants to the Stephen Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Greensboro, NC, so it is a perfect spot to catch a bite to eat and a cocktail before seeing a show. We are an easy 5-minute walk to the theater, so just park, eat, and walk to the show for an easy, stress-free evening. We are also very fast, and we can get you in and out quickly and get you to your performance quickly with a full belly!

Q: is Yokai kid-friendly?
A: Yes, Yokai is very kid-friendly, and you’ll often find families from Fisher Park dining early in the evening. We find that kids and teens love our food offerings, including ramen, Korean fried chicken, cheesy kimchi tater tots, and especially our fresh, hot pandan doughnuts.

Q: Is Yokai wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes, Yokai’s dining areas and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and we’re happy to accommodate all guests.

Q: Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options available?
A: Yes, Yokai offers a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, and can work within specific dietary restrictions. We include allergy-friendly notes on the menu.

Q: Is there outdoor seating at Yokai?
A: Yes, Yokai offers covered year-round outdoor dining protected from the elements on the upper terrace with a view of downtown Greensboro. The terrace is heated during cooler months, and has comfortable fans during warmer months.

Q: Are dogs allowed on the patio?
A: Well-behaved dogs are welcome in our lower, open-air outdoor seating area. however, they have to enter from the lower patio gate as health department rules prohibit walking through the dining room. Service animals are welcomed everywhere at Yokai.

Q: Is there parking available at Yokai?
A: Yes, there is plenty of free street parking nearby, as well as a paid parking deck a half-block away.

Q: How can we book a private event or large group at Yokai?
A: Yokai welcomes private events, large-group bookings, and catering inquiries. You can inquire by contacting the restaurant directly through the website at yokaigso.com.

Q: What makes Yokai unique compared to other restaurants in Greensboro’s food scene?
A: Yokai stands out because it blends modern Asian street-food flavors with lounge-style cocktails and a playful, contemporary izakaya to Greensboro. 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.