Yoko's Japanese Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Yoko's Japanese Restaurant, a cherished gem nestled in South Tampa. With over 30 years of culinary excellence, this family-owned establishment is renowned for its authentic Japanese cuisine, highlighting the true essence of flavors from Okinawa, courtesy of Yoko herself.
The menu at Yoko's is a delightful journey through Japan, showcasing fresh sushi rolls that melt in your mouth, rich ramen with perfectly balanced broths, and thoughtfully crafted bento boxes bursting with flavor and variety. Standout dishes include their beloved bao buns and the undoubtedly fresh tuna, featured in their signature tuna nachos and tuna dragon rolls.
Each visit is marked by warm hospitality, with attentive staff donning kimonos, creating an inviting atmosphere that keeps customers returning. Highlights also include unbeatable happy hour specials and creative chefs willing to fulfill every culinary wish. Experience comfort and community—Yoko’s embodies why it is a local favorite for over two decades.
Appetizers-the Garden
Edamame
steamed soy beans
Steamed Broccoli
Agedashi Tofu
fried tofu with tempura sauce
Vegetable Tempura
lightly battered and deep fried, with tempura sauce
Hitashimono
steamed spinach with ponzu sauce
Seaweed Salad
marinated seaweed
Sunomono
shrimp, crab, octopus, and cucumber w/ house sauce
Shrimp & Veg Tempura
lightly battered and deep fried, with tempura sauce
Ikasansai
marinated squid salad
Geso
fried calamari with cucumber & ponzu sauce
Fried Popcorn Shrimp
served with yokos special sauce
Appetizers-the Sea
Entree-teriyaki Dinner
Negimaki
grilled thinly sliced beef and scallion with teriyaki sauce
Chicken Teriyaki
grilled chicken breast with teriyaki sauce
Angus Beef Teriyaki
grilled angus beef strip with teriyaki sauce
Salmon Teriyaki
broiled salmon with teriyaki sauce
Shrimp Teriyaki
grilled shrimp with teriyaki sauce
Chicken And Vegetable Tempura
lightly battered and fried, served with tempura sauce
Shrimp And Vegetable Tempura
lightly battered and fried, served with tempura sauce
Grouper And Vegetable Tempura
lightly battered and fried, served with tempura sauce
Vegetable Tempura
lightly battered and fried, served with tempura sauce
Cutlets
fried panko breaded pork or chicken with tonkatsu sauce
Entree-tempura Dinner
Desserts
Yokos Ice Cream
vanilla, green tea, or ginger
Tempura Oreo
fried oreo cookies, vanilla ice cream w/whip cream, chocolate and raspberry sauce
Tempura Ice Cream
fried ice cream w/whip cream, chocolate and raspberry sauce
Mochi Ice Cream
green tea, mango and strawberry