Shokudo

We were seated quickly, reservations aren't a bad idea here. It's low light and cozy with wonderful wait staff and fresh kitchen items. The lunch special here is a lot of food and there were no complaints from my group. The chicken udon was fantastic, the savory broth paired great with the fried chicken. The don bowls come with meat and rice and are so flavorful. Highly recommend if you're craving Japanese food.

Update 1: we’ve returned as promised just to check out its cold soba. We had the duck cold soba and the lime citrus soba. The two tasted totally different, obviously, but both were tasty and so full of Japanese flavors. Definitely worth a try here if you haven’t had any cold soba recently. We also ordered a side of tempura at $18, which was exactly the same size as the soba with tempura at $20. So for an extra $2, you get a big bowl of soba. Service was very friendly as the last time. We had a pleasant lunch on Christmas Day. Thanks to all the staff for working on a holiday. This place mainly serves two specialities: soba (buckwheat noodles) and donburi (rice bowl). We added a mini donburi for an extra $7 to our sobas. Soba is generally eaten cold, but here it offers a few soba in hot broth, which I decided to give a try. It was good, but I still prefer cold soba. I had the kakiage tempura (fritters) soba and it was excellent. The staff was very friendly and attentive. It’s worth a visit if you like to try some of the best sobas on the island.

Visited here with my family. (Made reservation before coming and was sit right away) A great place for some drinks with yummy foods! It was perfect way of finishing our day after beach and hiking :) Portion isnt big so we ordered multiple foods. Their highball and chu-high were 👍🏼👍🏼 highly recommend either of them if you like light and refreshing drinks. In terms of foods, i pretty much loved all of them. Their tempuras were definitely fresh and crispy. Their grilled vegetables were also very tasty, which isnt easy to deliver with vegetables alone. Staff here are also friendly! Im definitely coming back here next time visiting the town. Dont think you can go wrong for coming here for refreshing drinks and well made foods :)

We always have a great experience at Shokudo Kaimuki! Tonight we didn’t have reservations and was happy to be able to get seating at the bar where our awesome bartender and server, Bradley, made the best drinks for us. The food was excellent and I had my usuals on the photos. The whole staff work together well and we enjoyed the music selections.

We came here with our friends to try out this place while in Hawaii, and the food was so good that we made dinner plans here for the second time. The service was wonderful. The price was reasonable too. Nothing to complain about. We will sure come back to try other dishes we haven't tried. Highly recommend this place if you are in Honolulu near Waikiki.

Sammi was amazing at the bar suggesting all the newest and amazing cold and hot dishes! We enjoyed our meal! Soba noodles and watercress salad were standout winners! The milk toast dessert was amazing! We ate it all!

The spicy ahi bowl and sashimi were incredibly fresh, and the soba noodles were perfectly done. We also tried the yuzu drop, similar to a lemon drop with a slight bitterness. Not unpleasant, just noticeable. The atmosphere was very comfortable, and we sat at the bar. Our server, Ashley, was kind, patient, and welcoming. The place didn’t feel intimidating at all. Great spot for a casual dinner or a cute date night. Would definitely return.

Kaimuki Shokudo was a great spot and definitely worth a visit. I’d recommend making a reservation because it’s a popular place, especially during peak dinner hours. They also have some great happy hour specials, which make it a perfect time to try several different dishes. While I was there they had a “throwback menu” running as a special, which was a fun touch and gave us even more options to choose from. We tried the fried calamari, quail eggs, and the tuna bowl. The calamari was excellent—the batter was light, crispy, and really flavorful. The quail eggs were a great small bite, creamy and rich. The tuna bowl was also outstanding, with very fresh tuna that really stood out. Portions are on the smaller side, which actually works well because it encourages you to order a few different dishes and try more of the menu. Another convenient detail is that the restaurant has both a front and back entrance, which makes getting in and out easy depending on where you park. Overall, a really enjoyable dining experience with great flavors and a fun menu.

First time visiting Shokudo in Kaimuki after it's original location closed by Ala Moana. Chastity is absolutely amazing, she went over the menu and asked if we had questions. My partner asked for her recommendation and decided to go with it.. it was delicious and he loved it! Service was great, good and drinks came out pretty quick. The food and atmosphere was great too! Definitely will be back to this location.

Kaimuki Shokudo has always been a go-to spot for us in Honolulu, but their new menu rollout just elevated the game, blending fresh, local ingredients with inventive Japanese flair that left my taste buds dancing. We kicked off with the $9 Corn Karaage—plump, juicy kernels of fresh corn battered to a golden crisp and drizzled in their signature tangy-sweet original sauce, delivering a addictive crunch with bursts of natural sweetness that's unlike anything I've tried before. The $14 Grilled Saba followed, a charcoal-kissed mackerel fillet with smoky, flaky perfection and a subtle oceanic freshness that pairs beautifully with a squeeze of lemon, making every bite feel like a seaside escape. Diving into the hot pupus, the $17 Chicken Mizoreni stole the show: tender chicken thighs simmered in a light, umami-rich soy broth, topped with grated daikon for a refreshing zing that cuts through the savoriness like a cool breeze. We couldn't resist the $19 Kakuni Nikujyaga, where melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly mingles with soft potatoes in a deeply flavorful Japanese-style stew, infused with hints of ginger and soy for that comforting, homey depth. For entrees, the $26 Ichibo Steak was a charcoal-grilled rump cap masterpiece—juicy, marbled beef with a caramelized crust and rosy interior, showcasing the meat's natural richness. The $29 Kona Kanpachi Ichiyaboshi impressed with its lightly dried and grilled local fish, offering a delicate, buttery texture enhanced by subtle smokiness and a fresh herbal lift. And the $19 Miso Marinated Pork Chop? Charcoal-broiled to succulent perfection, with the miso marinade imparting a sweet-savory caramelization that's pure umami bliss. Don't miss Happy Hour (Monday-Friday, 3-5pm) for steals like the $7 Yukari Fries—crispy shoestring potatoes dusted in tangy plum seasoning that's endlessly snackable ($8.50 regular)—the $7 Tataki Cucumber Salad with its smashed, sesame-dressed crispness ($8 normally), and the $9 Ika Karaage, tender Japanese-style calamari fried to golden heaven with a light, addictive batter. Sami provided friendly, spot-on service, anticipating our needs with a smile. Parking is a breeze in the nearby municipal lot. If you're craving innovative Japanese eats that highlight fresh, bold flavors, run—don't walk—to Kaimuki Shokudo; you'll leave planning your next visit!