Yokocho Izakaya

Delicious, mostly authentic Japanese food. Music is a little loud but it's a vibe and we enjoy coming here every time, my hubby and I. My kids also like it here! Shibuya toast is amazing!! 🤩

This place serves food that is all pre-made and simply reheated before being served. I ordered curry, and the food was entirely cold. The tonkatsu was made from pre-fried pork, which was reheated at such a high temperature that the exterior was completely burnt. Considering the low quality of the food, the prices are far too high, so I wouldn’t recommend this place. I see no reason to visit here again. The chef, who is reportedly Japanese and the husband of the owner, seemed to be communicating in what sounded like Pilipino Tagalog. In any case, I strongly recommend looking for another Japanese restaurant instead.

Cute Japanese place that has a lovely atmosphere. Food was good, but needs a little less salt. They have a large number of appetizers and it’s a perfect little date night spot. Servers and host were very kind! Will be back!

As you walk in you're greeted with a no frills ramen restaurant where you sit on elevated egg crates. The environment was a bustling crowd with authentic music in the background. The seating is "purposefully uncomfortable" encouraging patrons to eat, which is no issue. Service was great with a friendly smile and knowledge of the dishes. There was a small collection of unique cocktails and beers to compliment the cuisine. The food was exceptional with extra crispy chicken, ramen broth was rich and delicious, and curry was perfect. Everything was fresh and high quality. Prices were for premium products, which you received. Parking might be a little weird at the location. I like the use of technology for ordering and payment. Overall excellent and I'll be coming back anytime I'm in the mood for ramen.

This restaurant blew me away! Everything from the decor, music, and menu felt extremely authentic and thoughtful. The highlight for us was the okonomiyaki (basically a Japanese pizza pancake?) — it was just as mouthwateringly savory as the cuisine I had in the streets of Osaka. Apart from that, we ordered two noodle dishes, the ramen and the yakisoba, both of which were exceptional. If/when I do visit again, I’ll be ordering about a dozen of the ramen eggs 😮‍💨 I love that our receipt came in an old tattered manga book, how cute! Sailor moon was also playing in the background on a projector for that extra spice. Come here for a cute date! You’re going to spend some $$ (we shared plates and still spent about $45 per person after tip) but it’s SOOOO worth it! You get what you pay for here.

My wife and I came here for a date night. We were immediately impressed and enamored with the decor. The restaurant felt unique and fun. We ordered the takoyaki, tofu, and mushrooms appetizers, had hot saki and a Macha cocktail for drinks. For entrees, we had the tonkatsu don and tonkatsu ramen. The appetizers and drinks were excellent while our entrees didn't seem special. My ramen was solid but didn't feel authentic. I saw my neighbors ordering a katsu curry dish, which I'll try next time. We definitely want to come back. This is a great new ethnic addition for Bend.

We loved this place! Wanted to try something different in Bend from our usual Wild Rose Thai selection. This restaurant was featured in a Bend Magazine and we gave it a shot. Loved the Izakaya vibe. Good was plentiful and the services was timely. The only minor concern was the prices seemed a little high, but overall it was delicious meal. The best dish by far was the dessert toast. Pic below! ⬇️

Though a little pricy, the food was absolutely amazing and they had some very interesting and tasty cocktails! We had 2 starters, 1 bowl of ramen, 2 cocktails, and 1 beer for $87

Okay so this is a smalllllllll place and if you roll in with any more than six people you're literally the worst human currently in america, and we all know what kind of humans there are in america right now and you're literally worse than all of *them* combined. This is a place where two or four or six folks meet up. So unless you want to be the object of pure laser like hatred for everyone else waiting to eat, please consider the venue. The food is great, the wait to be seated is long but this is a new place. The kitchen seems smaller and they're doing their best so be patient. Everything on the menu looks or is amazing, so just follow your heart and you'll be happy. Prices are from $3-$22 if I remember with a huge markup on alcohol but if you drink alcohol at a restaurant it's your fault and not theirs. The atmosphere is pretty awesome also. I liked the milk crate chairs until I had to sit on one. Look they're super cute and fit the vibe really well but if you have an unhappy ass or hips or knees they're going to be super unhappy by the time you're done. A projector in the back plays family-friendly anime which was nice. Glad to see that Rise Of The Overfiend was skipped. So yeah, a super cool place, but remember it's gonna be packed. While we were there we saw two groups of assholes do a ten seater and then a fifteen seater in the middle I super hope they tipped well. Prepare for that nonsense. I'd like to see a text message system for wait lists honestly. These folks know how packed they are and it's easy to walk across the street to crux for a beer because there is not nearly enough waiting room. A small touch like that would be perfect. It's a technology that's been around for decades so let's get with it.

- Karaage Curry - (fried chicken in a mild curry sauce). What I ordered, a solid dish, maybe a little too mild. Fried chicken well prepared. - Salmon with Miso Soup - Reported by tablemate to be "great!" - Kim's Fried Rice - Also reported to be very tasty. - Cocktail - Their version of an old fashioned (I forget what they called it). This is a proper old fashioned with a single large ice cube and citrus peel. Very nice. - Agedashi tofu - a small plate with wonderfully prepared tofu. - Edamame - small plate, fairly bland, needed salt. The restaurant offers several seating options but all are uncomfortable. I chose the metal folding chair with a cushion - my back didn't like it. Not going to even try the milk crate seats. This would be a four-star review except for this. Very nice ambiance. Top tier service. Prices are about what you get in Bend these days.

I arrived into bend for business and found this place near my hotel. Some hearty ramen sounded good for the evening. I checked the hours online and closing was noted as 9pm. I left my hotel and arrived at the restaurant at 8:35 only to be told they were closing early due to slow business and could only do to go orders. I'm not paying for premium ramen just to eat it from a to go bowl in my hotel room. If you're not going to stay open until your posted closing time then change your closing time. Not doing so wasted my time and left me without an alternative option. Your business is slow because you're not serving your potential customers with exemplary service and a great product.

Been here 2 times now, food is mediocre, atmosphere is also mediocre. Food: i have had a handful of different things. My biggest complaints are the mushrooms were microwaved (hot on the outside and cold on the inside), extremely salty ramen with no flavor and chewy tonkatsu. The noodles were also overcooked and mushy. I could make better ramen at home. Some good -- curry isn't bad but just the same as the boxed curry you can get at the grocery store. Atmosphere: small tables for an Izakaya style they are going for. The milk cartons aren't comfortable or reminiscent of Japan. Lastly, the price point is typical Bend (expensive for what you get)

We stopped at Yokocho Izakaya on our way through Bend and we were so glad we tried it! The ambience of the restaurant's interior is so cute, with the option to sit outside, as well. The server was sweet, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. We ordered chicken karaage, Japanese fried rice with beef, and tonkatsu curry. Everything was cooked to perfection and full of flavor! The pork cutlet of the tonkatsu curry was so tender and juicy that I thought it was chicken at first. The outside, breaded with panko, was super crunchy. Just delicious ... We will definitely keep it on our list of favorite places to frequent in Bend!

I get the vibe they were going for, but didn't hit the mark for me and most likely will not be back. Server gave incorrect information and wasn't charismatic at all. Majority of guests are sitting on crates for seats (I see what they were trying to do as far as aesthetic, but just ended up being uncomfortable). Most importantly, the food just wasn't good. The chicken green onion skewers could have had more time over the fire, as should the bacon wrapped asparagus. It's off putting when meat is overly fatty and rubbery. Gyoza were aiight. Nice crispy edges, but I would say nothing amazing. Salad was overpowered by Bonita flakes and seaweed making it overly fishy tasting. Pork belly shishito peppers - pork rubbery with no caramelization. Ramen, egg and broth were decent, but everything else like noodles and chashu were lacking. Also, they have no chili oil. Would have rather spent money elsewhere and left underwhelmed. Could be a cool place to just grab a beer and sake.

Can't wait to go back!!! The vibes! The food! The drinks! The dessert! Wow! We needed a spot like this! We were all so happy with the unique flavors and the incredible service! Next time we will order more starters! So hard to choose! Thanks for a great night! Highly recommended!

Top notch across the board, apps are amazing - skewers are so so so good. The shrimp rice bowl thing I ordered had so much flavor, A++++ do come eat here asap, very very worth it!!!!!

A friend recommended this place. Was excited to try it. Went in right at 5pm last night. Service was good. We had no less than 5 people serve us at different times. Kinda strange but everyone was nice and I'd rather have that than no service. Food was just Ok. I got the special, some Japanese beef fried rice thing. Was bland and the meat was chewy. The ambience is fun and the place filled up quick. It's a cute place with good service. The food on its own I would only give 2 stars. Not a place I will go back anytime soon. $140 for a dinner for 2. We did get a couple nice small bottles of saki's. Poppy seed cheese cake dessert was pretty good. Nothing to write home about but it was different and interesting.

Great food, cool atmosphere! Food is very reasonably priced and loved how they chilled the beer steins. Loved it and will come again.

Today I went to "Yokocho Izakaya" in search of a wonderful meal. The first thing I ordered was the ramen. The ramen was delicious and came with a variety of add-ons. The service was so good I even got free French fries with fish eggs on them! Finally I chose the dessert " Shibuya Toast" as a closing to the wonderful adventure I had. Very nice decorations with a variety of characters from cartoons, shows, anime, manga, etc, etc. I'd really recommend heading to Yokocho Izakaya if you're looking for a meal that tastes delicious and fills your cravings. 5 Stars!

The Isakaya dishes were very good! Weak ramen unfortunately. Uncomfortable seating otherwise fun vibes. Reasonable prices.

I wish they would focus more on the food than the actual aesthetic of the restaurant. Food was mediocre to be honest. I think the cocktails are overloaded with sugar because i can't seem to fall asleep so here i am making this review. Service was fast and friendly though!

Went here for Mother's Day. Great service, fun vibe, everything I ate was great, and the deserts are incredible!

Ambiance is the best part. Service was mid and a kinda slow. Food was good. Fun place to go with people for nice cocktails.

This place is a great locals spot and fun for tourists. I sat at the bar, enjoyed cold sake, ordered 2 of the gyoza because they were so good and the salmon sashimi salad. All were delightful as was the service staff since I ate alone. The decor is cool and I enjoyed the Japanese anime movies playing.

The "buzz" about this new restaurant is legit. We finally got to try it out for ouselves and we were not disappointed (which is saying something because we have been disappointed a lot recently when dining out). First off, it seems like they are still figuring some things out and that's okay, they will surely get the kinks ironed out. Second, it is a small space and there is usually a wait to be seated, bring your patience. We loved the vibe/ambiance...it was fun. The milk crate seats were cute but definitely not comfortable. Our server was very nice and helpful. She gave some great recommendations and was patient with our questions. Prices were average for Bend, in my opinion. The food was a treat! In our party of four we had Gyoza, Takoyaki and Miso Soup to start. The Takoyaki was great! For meals we had 2 orders of the Kim's Fried Rice, Karaage Chicken and the Tofu 5 Spice. Everyone was extremely pleased with their meals. We left very satisfied and looking forward to our next visit.

Place has so much potential but what dampens your experience are the ambivalent servers, who appear to be phoning in their jobs. It just seems like you are a burden. Bussers and expos were delightful.Food is delicious, simple and def comfort food. I would go back if they changed the their serving/hostess staff

Absolutely delicious and unique. Brought the whole family here to celebrate being together for the holidays. We'll be back.

Was very pleased we could walk in and get a table for four within 30 minutes. Food was very good and authentic. Ambiance was fun - very much reminded me of some restaurants in Japan. Music selection was perfect but unfortunately it was blasting so loud we could barely hear each other or our server. Turning it down just a bit would have made a big difference but they refused. Would love to frequent this place, but not until they figure this out.

I would say like 2 out of the 7 things we ordered were good. The rest actually wasn't very good but tolerable but their prices were decent. But still. I'd go back for saki and like 2 items on the menu and that's about it. Cool vibe in the place though. Service was just okay. Not terrible, not great. Just okay.

We got in right at the beginning of dinner service at 5, immediately got seated (though about 10-15 minutes after we seated the rest of the restaurant was packed, so plan accordingly!) Nice ambiance and decor, even nicer staff! The food is absolutely top notch--I'd been craving genuine Japanese curry for a hot minute, and my oh my did they deliver! Perfectly done chicken with a bit of crunch, and the perfect amount of veggies to accompany it all. 110% will be coming here again

So delicious!!! Great service and ambiance is so fun and cozy inside. Amazing new spot!!

Fantastic customer service and quick seating! Although I initially came for the ramen, it was a bit disappointing for the price. The egg was a little salty, and the pork was also somewhat chewy. Very cool spot would come again just for something else instead.

the tonkatsu curry was to die for! the service as excellent if you ask me. so sweet and nice! and not to mention - the INTERIOR. oh my god. it is so fun and it feels like you're in a real-life restaurant out of a manga. I do have to say, it's a little hot and stuffy inside..but, overall, amazing!! it was worth the wait for sure.

This place is really cute inside, loved the decor and ambiance. Although the milk crate seats are cute, they are really uncomfortable to sit on. We got the chicken yakitori which was not great. Very bland, no char on it, the sauce on it was watery and it just didn't come across as true yakitori that should be cooked over a charcoal fire. The tonkatsu ramen was okay but the broth wasn't as rich as I'd expect for a tonkatsu ramen. The Katsu curry was also only alright. It tasted good but the curry was placed over the rice and the rice absorbed all of it and there was hardly any curry left to dip the chicken in. Typically from my experience eating at Japanese curry restaurants in Seattle, everything gets plated independently so nothing is soggy or absorbed by the rice. I wish they did this at Yokocho. I thought the pork Katsu pieces were pretty good but not the best I've had. Service was pretty slow but they had only been open for a month and seemed a bit understaffed. Not too big of a deal. I think this place has awesome potential and would possibly return in the future once it's been running for a while and maybe they've taken some of the feedback.

My second time there, on a Monday nite, was packed at 6 but got seated in about 30 minutes. I liked the ambiance of the place with Japanese music and anime film playing. We ordered age dashi tofu, okonomiyaki, some skewered vegetables and mochi, yakisoba and salmon in miso. It was really delicious!! Also chef recommended this 5 spice tofu in a soup, not Japanese but was really really good (for my vegan daughter). They are Thai BUT he worked and was trained by a Japanese chef in New York. I really recommend this place.

Comfy atmosphere, nice decorations, all dishes we tried (6) were great! We plan to be regulars.