Bar Yoku
460 Reviews
- Friday11:30 am–10 pm
- Saturday11:30 am–10 pm
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11:30 am–9 pm
- Wednesday11:30 am–9 pm
- Thursday11:30 am–9 pm
About the Business
Bar Yoku - Restaurant and Bar | Bar Yoku, Japanese Izakaya bar and restaurant, located The Welder, 20 Welles Street, Christchurch.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+6433651055
20 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8041
Hours
- Friday11:30 am–10 pm
- Saturday11:30 am–10 pm
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11:30 am–9 pm
- Wednesday11:30 am–9 pm
- Thursday11:30 am–9 pm
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Catering
Recommended Reviews
Ginny Lovrich
23.10.2023
Bar Yoku
All the food was delicious. Sashimi plate recommended. Sushi tacos also novel and great fillers for hungry people. Service a little slow to begin but improved. Arrive on time as limited space and licence to relax prior other than neighbouring bar.
linson's
20.10.2023
Bar Yoku
I had a fantastic experience. The food was creative and delicious, with unique flavor combinations that really impressed me. First time trying raw waygu beef great experience. Sitting opposite to yakitori wasn’t a thing for me but was a new experience. ( looked like no other table options for couples). Delicious food.Food 5/5Atmosphere 2.5/5Staff 3/5
Jessica Ault
30.09.2023
Bar Yoku
Bar Yoku is one of several places that share a central internal courtyard space that is beautifully lit, so it feels like you're outside.We took a table in the courtyard so I can't speak as to the interior of the eatery. The menu had familiar Japanese dishes on it, but also a few things that should have been better explained as we needed to ask Google. My daughter ordered a Sushi Taco, which looked stunning, and she assured me it was crunchy and delicious.I ordered the Raw Wagyu Beef, which was explained to be finely diced, I asked if it was like Tartare, and she confirmed. Which it wasn't. It was small chunks, and although the accompanying flavours were good, I couldn't eat most of the meat. It even made me feel a bit sick. Sinew and chewy-not very enjoyable. The tofu salad - don't waste your money. It was far too cold and lacking in anything apart from cold lettuce. The Salmon Sashimi, like the beef, was cut too thick and sadly wasn't a melt in your mouth experience.Best value for money, but most generic dish was the deep-fried Karaage Chicken pieces. The serving was big, and it was tasty, but not exactly the Japanese finesse I was expecting from the menu.
Ahsan Siddiqui
14.08.2023
Bar Yoku
We visited with family on a Saturday.. quite busy and luckily had booked before.We had kaaraga chicken. 16$ this was fried chicken with Mayo sauce. About 8-10 pieces in total. This was basically fried chicken. Nothin special about it.We also had kaaraga chicken taco 13$ which was the same gird chicken on a taco. (X2) This was also ok.Then had momo 7$ . Chicken skewers. Which was tasty.Tebasaki 9 . Chicken wings on a hot plate. This was ok too.Tempura prawn taco 13$. This was also ok in taste.. the fried batter was quite over powering. Usually in Japanese food the batter is paper thin. Not like fish & Chips thick batter. Which it was.Salmon skewers 12$. Which was nice in taste.. and recommended..Salmon nigiri 7. Which was ok. I do have to say that there was too much rice.. but certainly recommended..Salmon taco 13$. This was nice. Also recommended.Wagyu beef on skewers 18$. Nothing special. Won’t suggest.Wagyu nigiri which was good. Is recommend it. 7$.Lastly crab tacos. The fried batter was also very overpowering. 13$. (X3)The drinks were very expensive. Karma cola 6.5$? And it was non alcoholic. And the lemon cola 6.5$ as wells avoid at all costs.Overall 195$ for 4 adults and 2 kids. Aged 10yrs. 33$ approx is expensive for the quality and quantity of food. ok. overall I have had better Japanese food.
Maitri Soga
13.08.2023
Bar Yoku
Yakitori (meat on a skewer) is delicious here!! The quality is on point and a must try for those who enjoy meat! Smaller portions to try many unusual options (heart, gizzard, tongue) that make it the authentic yakitori experience.
Miki Main
25.07.2023
Bar Yoku
Absolutely incredible! Food, atmosphere, service, and staff are unmatched. Extremely good prices, including drinks. Would recommend this place to anyone. Not sure why it took me so long to go and check it out.. I've been missing out!!
AW
25.07.2023
Bar Yoku
Love the vibes here, would be great for pairs of groups. The staff are super friendly and I really liked the sushi tacos though a little pricey for the size. They have them for half price on Saturdays before dinner time if you order a drink. The kushiyaki I found a little bit salty (the marinated ones), though I did enjoy the oyster yakitori with the skin and meat alternating.
Rachel Gudopp-Stern
24.07.2023
Bar Yoku
Absolutely amazing! Food was fantastic, having the different skewers was great. We loved trying the different chicken skewers (thigh/momo, tail and heart was what we tried). The salmon sashimi was amazing too. The staff were lovely and friendly, we wanted to try lots of Japanese sake and they created a second flight for us (they had one Japanese sake flight and one NZ sake flight but we wanted two Japanese flights with different sakes on each). The Welders atmosphere was great. It would be awesome to get a table closer to the chefs.
Morgan Williams
22.07.2023
Bar Yoku
Why have I not been here earlier! The place is awesome, nestled in the Welder and all its greeny goodness, Bar Yoku is a real Japanese treat. We ordered a bunch of really diverse dishes (easy to do) and they were all fantastic. Everything was well prepared, looked great on the plate and tasted amazing. Service was friendly and attentive, and by the time we left the place was heaving. So best to book ahead me thinks. Thanks Team Bar Yoku, we had a blast!
Krista Rogal
20.07.2023
Bar Yoku
My favourite date night spot!I dine in regularly with my partner and we smash the sushi tacos every time. They’re amazing. If you get the chance to try the tuna one, do it.Staff are always super friendly and accommodating. Share good recommendations on what to get which I appreciate. Never had a bad time here. Love it
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20 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8041
Bar Yoku