Yokoso Izakaya

We had the banquet option, and it was amazing. They even put up with out kind of rowdy, kind of drunk group.

Hopeless. Called up Tuesday night and made a reservation, only to be told that there was no reservation in the system for my party of four Saturday night. The system mind you is a clipboard with some scrawled names on it. Massively disapointed, will not return. Went across the street.
*Edit* Got a call from them the following Saturday night, quite rude, pretty much abusing me for not showing up for the reservation they had for me that night. So clearly they cant sort out reservations, nor do they have the slightest inkling about customer service. Go elsewhere.

Absolutely charming place. The food tastes authentic and the décor reminds me of my stays in Japan. Sashimi melts in your mouth and cut really well. Waitresses are so kawaii! Recommended!

Yokoso Izakaya makes you feel as if you’re dining in luxury without sending you bankrupt. The YOKOSO Deluxe which is $ 55 per person takes the word ‘deluxe’ seriously, when the food came out, you know they mean business. My body was ready and my eyes were drooling.
Edamame (boiled soy beans lightly seasoned with salt) and Miso soup (with dashi broth) came out first and the presentation for a simple dish set the tone for the rest of the menu. It was cosy, fluffy and warm, perfect for a winter’s night in Melbourne. The Entrée Platter was next and this is why they call this deluxe. Set on a beautifully arranged plate was fresh oyster kaki, seared tuna tataki, pork gyoza, prawn ebi tempura, chicken tor kara and crispy wagyu beef ball. Phew, now this selection of food was sumptuous and full of flavour, the seared tuna tataki was amazing. The Yaki Charcoal Grill on skewers came out next which had wagyu beef, unagi eel (not a fan) and kinoko mushroom. They really know how to cook wagyu beef!
Wait, there’s more! The sushi and sashimi was next (3 pieces of sashimi, 3 pieces of nigiri and 2 pieces of king crab yokoso rolls) and I thought I had died and went to heaven when this sat beside my jaw that had dropped. This was perfect, food orgasm. The main came out and we picked the wagyu beef because the whole time smaller portions of wagyu beef was tempting our fancy, we thought it was a sign and got it as a main to share. It didn’t disappoint, it was meant to be. Dessert was next which was chocolate spring roll with green tea ice-​cream, it’s a nice dessert, but it didn’t have the deluxe feel compared to the rest of the set menu, I felt it was a missed opportunity to end with an exclamation mark to set an example for every deluxe set menu out there, it’s dessert after all, be a little fancy!
The excellent service complimented the amazing YOKOSO Deluxe menu with a hilarious waitress whom had a wealth of knowledge on which sake to have. It was my first time having sake (it seemed as though it was in a never-​ending bottle) which was served warm, thanks to the advice of my wonderful partner.
The ambience and décor is great and my girlfriend still hasn’t given up on teaching me on how to use chopsticks. One day I promise to keep coming back to this place to train my chopsticks skills to be as awesome as her.
Oh, I almost forgot, you need to try this place!

Live just around the corner, great service, great food, and super accommodating. Also for the quality of food, very reasonably priced.

Being a fan of Japanese food I was very excited when I discovered Yokoso Izakaya in my local neighborhood.
We ordered soft shell crab sushi roll which was delicious. When the waitress discovered we were sharing it she offered to to ensure the roll was sliced into six rather than five so we didn’t have to fight over the last piece!
We ordered a warm sake and were delighted when it came out in a cute little pourer bottle in the shape of a man.
The food was fresh and tasty and we’ll be going back for more!

Took my breath away with their take away meals.
Ordered as I left the office and everything was ready to go as I walked in the door. A great relief.
We devoured the chicken terriyaki, some scallops and some great noodles.
Staff über friendly, décor suitably Asian. General vibe in the venue was relaxed and chilled out.
Basic Japanese food done exceptionally well!
Can’t wait to go back and sit down for a meal or two with friends.

Went on opening night. Ordered the deluxe banquet and was very happy with each dish. Service was faultless with the waiters even making us a drink not on the menu. Will definitely be going back and recommending to all my friends. I think this restaurant has taken over from Chiba as my favourite Japanese in the area.