I was introduced to Aka-oni by a friend. If you're near Pacific Mall, it's fairly close in proximity (not walking distance though). It's essentially next to Ga-bin and Destiny at the small strip mall next to No Frills.
You'll recognize Aka-oni immediately because of all the alcohol bottles they shelve against the windows for display and the obvious demon-themed knick knacks near the door.
TL;DR conclusions...
Pros:
- lots of public parking
- fantastic decor with dim lighting
- friendly and attentive servers
- clean and well decorated washrooms
- cheap East Asian inspired cocktails depending on the night you go
- Hokkaido Milk Ramen is bomb
- Has many virgin cocktails that resemble their alcoholic counterparts
Cons:
- quite popular so make reservations
- best for parties of 4 and under
- booths and seating are close together, so it's not the best place to have a private conversation
There are great vibes here and their cocktails are on the more unique side, as they often have some East Asian ingredient mixed in. I'll be returning when their cocktails are half off!