Sunday April 19, 2026 first time, coming here at the 11th Ave. location. We were looking for a place for lunch after Planet Fitness Kahala and walking around the Diamond Head Triangle Park. Metered street parking or they have a paid private parking lot. As it was Sunday, we found a parking on Koko Head Avenue and walked there. We were seated right away at 2:30pm and they close at 3:30pm. Then dinner is at 5:00pm. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered right away. Food came out shortly after. It looked good and it tasted good too. The purple potato salad with the 2 sweet potato chips was different and really good! After lunch, we decided to order 2 Kirin beers and a bottle of Iichiko with green tea. We drank 1/3 of the bottle and decided to save the rest for the next time. We will be back again. Support local businesses. read more

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Great Japanese fusion restaurant with interesting dishes! We ordered the quail eggs, corn, unagi ochazuke, blue cheese shishito peppers, and watercress salad. The peppers might not be everyone's cup of tea but it was certainly unique and interesting. The ochazuke was a favorite! Service was great and ambiance was cozy. Pretty busy on a Friday night. Although I miss their honey toast, I still love their new menu! read more

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My husband and I went to the original Shokudo location at Ala Moana Center a lot and were sad that it closed. We finally got to try the new Kaimuki location to celebrate his birthday last weekend. It is a much smaller space, and the menu seems limited, focusing more on soba noodles. I loved all their sushi, so I was happy to see a couple of choices for sushi on the menu as well. We went on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. It was busy, but not crowded, with quite a few tables open. The service was slow, which was surprising, seeing that it wasn't too busy. We had to ask for water to be refilled and for them to clear the dishes, so we could get the table ready for our honey toast dessert. The food came out quite fast, though! The order that came out last was actually the kake soba, which was the simplest dish. Overall, the soba was delicious. All of our family seemed to enjoy their dishes as well. Happy Eating! read more

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I came here with my wife and friends on a weekend thinking this was a place that had skewers. We quickly found out that it wasn't the case. We were seated at the bar as the restaurant was pretty busy. We ordered some small plates. Everything we had here were good enough for a few small bites that pairs well with beer. The scallops were savory and had a sweetness to it. The fried purple potato from Japan was delicious and had a very nice texture. Chicken karaage was very tender and moist. There is a good ambiance in here with the ceiling lamps and the wooden island that seems to be floating. Service was a little slow considering that it was a decently busy evening. I would consider making a reservation in advance for table seating rather than bar seating. Parking is in the back of the building. read more

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SLAPS IT SLAPS SO HARD Let's talk shokudo because while I do miss the og alas location, dare I say their new menu(s) is a step up? We went when the rain caused the electricity to go out for 24 hours and couldn't cook; thank god kaimuki has power back. The tofu salad (from their limited throwback menu) was insane and I think shokudo might be one of the only places on island that make their own tofu nowadays. It was stupid creamy and the goma dressing didn't overpower the flavor. Incredible. Yukari fries didn't really taste like yukari (maybe add more?) but still tasty and I'd get it again. Soba was perfectly cooked and that dashi came through tenfold. I've had their neba neba soba on the lunch menu and that is some of the best I've ever had. I'm a fan. Calamari was ok, nothing to write home about. Get it if you want, or don't lol. Didn't have room for honey toast but maybe that'll be a review for next time! read more

Kaimuki Shokudo - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It is such a trip being here in this location. Both me and my husband used to work at Shokudo years ago when it was still on Kapiolani and it's crazy how much has changed since then. We went during late lunch and there was zero wait. There seemed to be a few tables open so it wasn't too packed. I decided to try the lunch teishoku special with sukiyaki beef, salmon sashimi and cold soba. I also got a raw egg to put over my rice for some tamagokake gohan. Everything was tasty and the perfect portion size that I wasn't uncomfortably full. I also got to try the cold duck watercress soba that my husband ordered and it was very flavorful and noodles were the perfect doneness. It also had such a nice charred flavor that added well to the soba. I wondered if you could order extra duck for the next time. For drinks, my husband ordered several cocktails. His notable favorite was the mojito which was lightly sweet and refreshing. I ordered a yuzu iced tea which had a nice citrus flavor but was too sour for my liking. We ended the meal with the classic honey toast which brought back so much nostalgia of cutting honey toast in the early morning. We would definitely return for the duck soba alone! It was nice taking a trip down memory lane! read more

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Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 I have not been to Shokudo since their Ala Moana locations shut down. I came here for their 21st Anniversary Special, which was the throwback menu at the Kaimuki location. We parked in the paid lot behind the building (they do not validate for that lot) or there is street parking. I made reservations via Open Table. This place has table seating and bar seating. My waitress made me feel rushed the whole night, which I already did not like. I ordered 2 drinks and I watched the bartender make them at the bar from my table and watched how it sat at the bar for 3 minutes. The bartender saw me noticing that and ended up delivering the drinks to us instead of our server. My drink was good and I enjoyed it. We ordered the chicken karaage, shrimp izakaya, and the lobster roll, which I will say was very nostalgic for me. I remember these tasting better in the past, but it was still good. The Honey Toast is still the best thing at Shokudo so we ordered it. We waited 10 minutes for the bread and ice cream. Overall, service just seemed slow but at least our waitress checked in with us often. I would recommend trying this place for yourself. I would be interested in seeing how it is during Happy Hour because maybe then I would feel like the food is worth what I am paying. Happy 21st Anniversary Shokudo! read more

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Kake Soba's noodles were chewy and good, but I believe they were not made of buckwheat flour. The hot soup was more soy sauce based instead of dashi. My boyfriend liked the Spicy Tuna Don. It had unagi sauce/sweet sauce on top with crunchy agedama (tempura scraps/tempura bits). The half size is about the size of a Japanese rice bowl. The Chicken Karaage was juicy and flavorful. The outside was not too heavily coated with batter, but it was still crispy and tasty. The miso marinated pork chop was a bit dry. I wish it had been more marinated and more flavorful. The honey toast was well toasted and crispy on the outside, but chewy and soft inside, with a drizzle of honey and vanilla ice creams. I recommend eating this with your loved ones since it is fun and enjoyable to share. Kake Soba (Hot) $11 Spicy Tuna Don (Half) $10 Chicken Karaage $16 Miso Marinated Pork Chop $19 Honey Toast $14.5 *No share plate by default, we had to ask for them. April 28, 2026 read more

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My husband and I were looking for an Izakaya restaurant and Kaimuki Shokudo happen to have an open reservation time slot. The outside building is nondescript and unassuming, however walking in immediately triggers a change in vibes. The space is calm and cozy. The focal point of the room is the large bar and the lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Check in for our reservations was quick and we were immediately seated. Their dinner menu is straight forward and offers a decent amount of options. Their menu has dot on the recommended items which makes deciding easier. We ordered the grilled gyoza, chicken karaage, ichibo steak, and half order of the spicy tuna don. For drinks I ordered the Yukari Lychee-Tini. The food grilled gyoza is perfectly crisp and served with a shoyu, sesame, and rice vinegar dipping sauce. The chicken kaarage was also crispy and fresh out of the fryer. The half order of the spicy tuna don was the perfect serving size and served with negi, gari, wasabi, and nori. Our favorite dish was the ichibo steak which was grilled over charcoal. The Yukari Lychee-Tini was a refreshing mix of vodka, lychee puree, salted simply syrup, and lime juice. Overall, a great dinner spot. We will definitely try their soba noodles next time we're in town. read more

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There wasn't that much people in the restaurant during lunch time but our food took a long time to come out of the kitchen. We only ordered 3 dishes. The waiter did apologized. The beef curry wasn't too good. The Uni Ikura donburi is expensive $20 for such a tiny bowl, but it tasted so good. I savored and ate the entire bowl. I didn't care much for the lunch menu. There just wasn't a whole lot that I'd eat. I prefer the dinner menu. read more

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Saw from multiple TikTok influencer recommendations of good food in Hawaii. This place failed me miserably, salmon was fishy, steak is super dry and lean. Scallop is mid, taro salad also mid. Drinks were too sweet. For the price I'd go somewhere else to eat 100%. read more

Kaimuki Shokudo - Scallop - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This was our first time visiting Kaimuki Shokudo. Since it was a cold day, we ordered hot kake soba with some tempura. We really enjoyed it. To finish, we had pumpkin zenzai, and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you for such a comforting dinner on a chilly day. read more

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Okay izakaya experience overall. The staff at the bar was attentive and decor is beautiful. Maybe we didn't order the right things, but the food was just alright. I tried a few different dishes and the mochi cheese spring rolls were probably the most tasty and fun. I was excited for the Kamameshi, thinking that if it's one of the more expensive items on the menu PLUS if there's a 30-40 min wait time for it, that it must be good. It was unfortunately average at best, and I felt like it tasted like something that I could easily cook at home. I think the vibes in general seem fun and would be better if I came on a date or with friends mainly for drinks. If you aren't able to get a reservation, bar seating is first come first serve. read more

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Kaimuki Shokudo continues to remind me why Kaimuki is such a special neighborhood for food. From the moment you walk in, there's a calm, welcoming energy that makes it easy to settle in and slow down. It strikes that perfect balance between casual and thoughtful -- comfortable enough to be a regular spot, but with food that feels elevated. We ordered a mix of sushi, tempura, and the chirashi bowl, and every single dish delivered. The uni bowl was the star of the table. The uni was rich and creamy, and the portions were generous without feeling excessive. Every bite felt balanced, and you could tell care went into both the quality and presentation. The sushi was equally impressive -- simple, clean, and well-executed. No unnecessary frills, just fresh fish and properly seasoned rice, which is exactly how it should be. The tempura came out hot and perfectly crisp, light without being greasy. It had that delicate crunch that lets the ingredients shine instead of overpowering them. What made the experience even better was the service. The staff were genuinely friendly, attentive, and created that effortless hospitality that makes you feel like you've been coming here for years. Places like this are why I love dining in Kaimuki. Great food, warm people, and an overall experience that makes you look forward to coming back. This is easily a spot that earns repeat visits. read more

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Solid food. Overall good experience. Great service. Our favorite item was the brick toast dessert! The yellowtail was also delicious! The tempura was ok, not the best. Some dishes also could have better presentation like the scallops. They were just piled on top of each other like my mom bringing out her dish from her kitchen. Love the decor inside but could see signs of aging. The place could be a little cleaner. The menu was sticky and bathroom needed some attention. Also, we could use the chase sapphire reserve dining credit here which was the main reason why we came here. Overall good experience! read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas Eve lunch here compliments of the kiddies' mom. What? We can spend $150 for lunch- sounds good to me! The female run staff are so sweet, young and efficient. They have a half donburi for $7 if you order a soba dish. Hubs ordered a Diet Coke and a cold Saba soba. I had a peach iced tea and a hot Tempura soba. I ate one shrimp tempura, a slice of pumpkin and a bite of the green pepper( spicy) and shared the rest with hubs. The dipping sauce was good. The batter on the shrimp and pumpkin were light and subtly crispy, really good. I ordered two mermaid sushi rolls and two vanilla honey toasts to go. Hurry hubs go straight home I don't want our ice cream to melt between 11 th Avenue, Kaimuki and home. Sure, you can stop to get Pianomo rolls for the airline staff. Hang on ice cream!!! Be like Frosty the Snowman and don't melt away. It's a smallish dine in eatery. I was so consumed by the sweet staff and food that I didn't give the place a once over. I did notice they do have a bar. The tables were quite near to each other but it was a very low key, comfortable vibe going on in here . I was amazed that the prices for lunch of soba, donburi and sushi for lunch was quite reasonable mostly under $20 with the exception of the uni. read more

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Was craving soba and this place really hit the spot. They have a large lunch menu with tons of options, from cold and hot soba, sushi and rice dishes, so there's something for everyone! Our server Kimi was very sweet and gave great recommendations, which made the experience even better. We were way too full to try dessert this time, but the brick toast is already calling my name, so we will definitely be back to try more from the menu! FYI - There is a parking lot area around the building and they do not validate parking read more

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Shokudo has a large bar, my date and I decided to go for Izakaya but every place I called had a two hour plus wait. This was our first time trying Shokudo which is the only place that had an opening without a two hour wait. We sat at the bar, the food was excellent, shared a pitcher of Orion and a sake flight. Great ambience that you would not expect when you come down the stairs from the rear parking lot which offers ample metered parking. I forgot to take a photo of the Ahi Tataki which was my date's absolute favorite. Melt in your mouth ahi, though it did have a LITTLE bit of muscle. Warm, inviting and tasty, Shokudo Kaimuki is on my go to list! read more

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Kaimuki Shokudo is a hidden gem in Honolulu that delivers an authentic Japanese dining experience with a modern twist! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with wooden accents and a lively izakaya vibe that makes you feel like you've stepped into a cozy Tokyo eatery. It was weekday but we waited about 20minute to get seated. The star of the show? Their soba. I tried tenzaru soba my favorite: chilled, refreshing, and served with a rich dipping sauce that's both savory and satisfying. Whether you're in the mood for something light or hearty, their soba menu has something for everyone! read more

Kaimuki Shokudo - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My friends gave me a gift card to Shokudo because they're always on the lookout for dog-friendly places, and this was one of them. They had called ahead and were able to sit outside with their dog, which is a nice option to have. We were able to get a later dinner reservation, which worked out well. The menu at this location was smaller than the Beretania one, and the portions were also on the smaller side. I'd consider this spot more of a pupu or pau hana place, especially since the bar looked really impressive. It worked out well for us since none of us eat a lot, but it's worth noting that most dishes require ordering a side of rice separately. Overall, a pleasant experience, just good to know what to expect going in. read more

Kaimuki Shokudo - Hamachi Donburi (no green onions) and Chicken Karaage - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Haven't ate at Shokudo in years! When they were originally at their primary location in the Ala Moana Pacific Center Building, now this will be my first visit to Kaimuki Shokudo. Menu seems to be similar from way back when, various sushi, udon, katsu don, and the infamous honey toast for dessert. Wide selection of alcoholic beverages both Japanese and domestic liquor to choose from. Better to make a reservation as seating during lunch hours got very busy on a weekday. There is a municipal parking that shares with many other restaurants and other types of businesses in Kaimuki. Very clean with Japanese style decorations. Happy Hour Lunch specials were available. It's good to be back at one of my favorite Japanese restaurants. read more

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This is for the Yakitori Hachibei Experience Very unorganized way of handling the pop-up with open table. Made reservations but soon thereafterI called to confirm it would be for the pop-up and not for regular dine-in since on the Instagram link I did not find a section for the pop-up (although I put it in the notes section when I made my reservation) After confirming I was told that I had lost my reservation even though I called to confirm it was for the pop-up and not regular dine-in. I was called back that they had an opening for me for the pop-up and told me to call them back. Upon calling back to take the spot I was told it was taken and spots were gone. After being screwed both times I don't think I will ever be back to eat at this establishment because of how things were handled. Periodt. read more

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Walked in late night on a Saturday and had to wait a little but not long. The atmosphere inside such an ambiance. The bamboo piece decoration and dim lit restaurant makes it a vibes. Alsooo blasting music from the past was on point. The prices are reasonable and fit for the sized dishes. The cucumber salad was light and refreshing with popping flavors. The Okinawan sweet potato salad with egg, Ikura, and sweet potato chips was such a dish! Lots of flavors going on but well put together. One of my favorite dishes. The shrimp tempura was nicely battered and not too oily. The ika karaage was so crunchy and flavorful. Not too salty. Come with a mayonnaise spicy dip. The honey toast is a must and a good portion that 4 of us had to share. Overall good eats and a good variety of dishes to order from. Would definitely go again read more

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This was a really unsatisfying meal overall. Most of what we ordered was fried, and unfortunately that turned out to be a poor choice. Nearly everything tasted over fried and poorly battered. After we left, I looked at photos of the food from other reviewers, and what we were served looked noticeably worse in comparison. I didn't feel comfortable sending most of the food back, but the fried items, especially the tempura and chicken karaage, were poorly colored and had that unmistakable taste of oil that had been overused. The scallops were also overcooked, very chewy, and arrived barely warm. Service was also disappointing. Our drink didn't come out until the meal was almost finished. The only thing I genuinely enjoyed, and what kept me from fully regretting choosing this restaurant, was the honey toast. I'm not sure if this was just an off night, but the experience didn't match the high Yelp rating or the level of busyness in the restaurant. I hope it truly was just an off night because I would love to see a local restaurant succeed. read more

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This place was a letdown. I was looking forward to dining here, but the experience fell flat. Some of the food items were tasty but the majority of the food was not memorable and average at best. The Chirashi Bowl was disappointing. They minced everything in the bowl. Wished they would've stated that on the menu. I was expecting slices of sashimi but received what looked like diced pieces of fish and other items mixed together. The duck in the soba was presented nicely but extremely chewy and not enjoyable. The service was poor and the food preparation timing needs to be assessed by their chefs. Our food arrived at all different times. Some of the people in my party were done eating while others were not yet served. No apology from the staff. You would expect a Ikura Don to be quick, but it was one of the last items to show up along with two sushi rolls. The restaurant is modern with wood paneling and a nice bar at the center of the restaurant. As others have mentioned, this restaurant seems to be fixated on reservations. Each party that we saw come in was asked if they had a reservation even though there were tables available, which was odd. This was a check on my list of places to try, but will not return. read more

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Ordered the Washugyu beef set with rice, which was one of the dishes featured for Restaurant Week, and it did not disappoint. The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of richness without feeling heavy. Each bite was juicy and well-seasoned, letting the quality of the meat really shine. The rice paired perfectly with the beef, soaking up all the savory juices and balancing the richness. The portion size felt just right -- filling without being overwhelming. For a Restaurant Week offering, this felt like great value and still very high quality. I'd absolutely order this again. read more

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Kaimuki Shokudo has become one of those places that just feels good to be at. While the menu is a bit smaller than the original, the food quality is still excellent and honey toast is still on the menu. The restaurant itself has a cozy neighborhood vibe with a great ambiance, whether you're stopping by for lunch, pau hana, or dinner. There's bar seating, comfortable tables inside, limited outdoor seating, and familiar touches like their bamboo window shades and warm lantern lighting. Parking is relatively easy for Kaimuki, with a paid ticketed lot behind the restaurant (not validated) as well as metered street parking. Food-wise, there are some real standouts. The Spicy Ahi Donburi is still a favorite -- just note that the small is more of an appetizer, while the large works as a light meal. The Karaage Chicken was tender and flavorful, and while the fries were just okay, the sides overall are worth exploring. Service can feel a bit stretched when the restaurant is full, but overall the experience, food, and atmosphere make Kaimuki Shokudo a place worth returning to. It's a welcome addition to the neighborhood and a solid choice whether you're a longtime fan or trying it for the first time. read more

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Restaurant week adventure with friend and Yelp Elite All Star Donna O. Great suggestion Donna O. to try Kaimuki Shokudo. Reasonably priced Restaurant Week Teishoku Specials at $18. Lots of parking in the adjacent paid parking lot. Limited street metered parking. Restrooms are available inside the restaurant as well. Outdoor seating available, however, it's street side so it may be noisy and dusty out there. Service is good. Attentive as best they could with a packed restaurant. Water refilled and there was only a couple of times we needed to get our server's attention. It was very busy. Only glitch was that she forgot to remove one of our drink orders from the bill. I needed to return to the restaurant to have it credited back. Overall 4/5 stars. Food: We both ordered from the Restaurant Week Teishoku Specials. I ordered the Washugyu Sukiyaki Beef, Maguro Sashimi, Okinawan Sweet Potato Salad with hot soba. Overall a good Teishoku meal. I personally found the Sukiyaki sauce too sweet for my taste buds. The meat had chewy texture and did not appear to be of good quality. The Okinawan Sweet Potato salad was delicious. The hot soba was nice and chewy noodles The sashimi tasted fishy and unfortunately not fresh. Overall, a 3.5 star rating. Donna O. Ordered the same Restaurant Week Teishoku, but with the Grilled Saba and Hamachi sashimi. Everything else was the same. Donna also ordered a side of kabocha pumpkin tempura. We shared our main course and sashimi to try each option. I preferred the grilled Saba. It was tasty, moist inside and had a great grilled taste to the fish. 5/5 stars. The kabocha pumpkin tempura was served piping hot with a dipping sauce. This was great as well 4/5 stars. Not oily and flavorful. The Hamachi sashimi fell a bit short of tasting fresh. It was a bit chewy and fishy tasting, (yes, I know it's raw fish, but the taste was off), similar to the maguro. 2/5 stars. Overall, 4/5 stars mostly due to the great tasting grilled Saba! I hope everyone gets to try a Restaurant Week feature! Thanks Donna! read more

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Stopped by Kaimuki Shokudo for their Restaurant Week $18 Teishoku special. Added a sushi roll to share and ended up perfectly full: the rare sweet spot between 'satisfied' and 'I need a nap' lol. My teishoku lineup: hamachi sashimi, washugyu sukiyaki beef, mini soba, rice, and the Okinawan sweet potato salad...which deserves its own applause. That potato salad was crazy good, I could eat a whole bowl without shame. Wish they would make this Teishoku set a regular lunch item! Hamachi was clean and buttery, the tender sukiyaki beef had great flavor, and everything felt balanced. We also split the aburi garlic mayo salmon roll, which was creamy, lightly torched, but I do wish there was more of that signature aburi flavor. Service was genuinely friendly and attentive, and the ambiance nails that clean, understated, Japan-inspired calm. Took me way too long to come here, already planning to come back for their dinner menu which leans more izakaya style. Great value, great food, dangerously addictive potato salad. Would 100% return. read more

Kaimuki Shokudo - Aburi garlic mayo salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

order diet soda .....it was flat.ordered namesake cold soba and tempura donburi. no reservations but seating at the bar available. Nice restaurant great atmosphere. soba was cool refreshing and sooo tasty. tempura light and crispy. Waitstaff so friendly and fast and efficient. yum will definitely return. read more

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Menu Check . After weathering out bipolar rain, wind and sunshine at the beach, we followed Yelp pics n our noodle cravings to Shokudo. Sadly, majority of their SOBA options are only available during LUNCH ): At dinner, the selection is reduced to 3 - kake, zaru and uni. Kake is the only soba served hot so went with that. It was great...just a little bummed I couldn't get one with more substance. . So...happily ordered sides to supplement! Gyoza, karaage chicken and kabocha tempura completed my meal perfectly. Finished it all up with a classic honey toast for dessert - I was with friends so obvi shared. . Good service n izakaya vibes are mellow until the dinner crowd arrives cranking up the room volume. . At this point, I accept I'm just old and will always miss the original Ala Moana Shokudo. . じゃあ, それはそれで read more

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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! Pro tip for Happy Hour, sit at a table where the sun doesn't drench you. read more

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A definite win in Kaimuki. We got a duck ramen with a curry rice add on. Plus, a spicy tuna roll. Enjoyed every bite! Service was great and I loved the ambiance. Known for their honey toast dessert. We were too full to get sweets. Huge municipal lot behind the restaurant. read more

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Always love coming back to this restaurant. Lunch specials are cheap and delicious, worth coming here for a quick bite. Great service, restaurant is a little dark but there are lights on each table for the vibe. read more

Kaimuki Shokudo - Restaurant week special: cold/hot soba Choice of sashimi (maguro, hamachi, salmon) Sukiyaki or Saba - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this spot. Haven't been since they moved from Ala Moana spot Parking is easy in the ticketed lot behind the restaurant (non-validated). Reservations are easy to make online on OpenTable, I love their Spicy Ahi donbori. The small is more of an appetizer size, but the large size is more of a small meal. The ikura uni don was flavorful and fresh. The sides are great additions to your meal. I loved the Okinawa Sweet Potato Salad- definitely a favorite. Their Karaage Chicken was very good as well- tender and flavorful. Their fries were okay. Have to end with their famous Toast for dessert. Order earlier in your meal as it can be a wait to prepare. Always a great place to be. read more

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Came here again for a late night bite and their post 9pm happy hour and it was so worth it and delicious! The prices are amazing for the quality of the food (all dishes on the happy hour menu were $4-6), and we were in and out in less than half an hour. The service was prompt, the food came out quickly, and the portions were well sized especially for the price. I don't know where else you can get all this food with the taste and quality of it anywhere else these days. Very vibey inside with a range of dress from casual to fancier and there is both table and bar seating with low yellow lights. read more

Kaimuki Shokudo - Spicy ahi nachos, kake soba x2, daikon salad, cheese gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kaimuki Shokudo is one of those places where you know you will get a good meal. Perfect for taking friends if you want to impress them. First of all, the place is lovely. The decor and ambience is authentically Japanese and cozy. The menu is simple, not too extensive as to be overwhelming. The bar selection is impressive with crafted cocktails and cold draft beers. Because we were recently there for Restaurant Week. We had the lunch teishoku. We chose the sukiyaki beef, hamachi sashimi, and cold soba. It also came with their Okinawan sweet potato salad. This salad should be the reason you go there over and over again. It's so good. The sashimi was generously sliced. The cold soba is very refreshing. The sukiyaki beef is tender and packed with flavor. It's so nice to have this restaurant available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu changes but there's always something delicious. And, parking is easy. read more

Kaimuki Shokudo - Restaurant week teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is so swanky and cute. I absolutely love the decor! It feels so nice and cozy inside, and the music was super groovy too. Honestly, everything on the menu looked so appetizing that it was hard to choose. I came in around 10:30 p.m and they told me it was about 10 minutes until last call. I really appreciated how polite and mindful Taj, the server was. He even reminded me that the hot green tea was caffeinated and helped me decide between a few dishes I was torn on. I ended up getting the hot green tea, grilled gyoza, grilled vegetables, and the half order of beef curry. Everything came out hot and fresh. The vegetables were beautifully arranged, though I do wish there had been a dipping sauce for them, but they were still very tasty. The beef curry was my favorite, it came out steaming hot, with a delicious crunch from the onions and a rich, comforting flavor that hit just right. It felt like a warm hug in a bowl! For coming in last minute, the team was so welcoming and accommodating. I'd definitely would come back! read more

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This Shokudo is one of my top spots for a late night bite. They specialize in Izakaya style small plates - perfect for sharing! Parking is in a paid lot in the back or there is street parking around the neighborhood. On the weekends, this spot stays open until 1am and on the weekdays they're still open until Midnight. Not a lot of spots in Honolulu are open late with this quality of food. The okinawan sweet potato salad is one of my favorite potato salads ever. It's topped with sweet potato chips, ikura and a soft boiled egg. Another crowd favorite is the chicken karaage with a yuzu mayo. Shokudo is known for their soba noodles that you can get here either cold or hot. Don't miss out on their spicy ahi bowl, hamachi carpaccio, or their garlic salmon roll if you're craving sushi! The cocktails here have some amazing flavor profiles like a yuzu drop, wasabi marg, and shiso-cucumber-yuzu. I've been going to shokudo for years and their honey toast is iconic - be sure to save room for dessert! read more

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I want to rate this higher because service was great, but I just can't. There's no parking, so you have to pay to park in the lot next door. The interior is nice though! Zaru Soba (1/5 stars) - the soba was extremely undercooked and dipping it in the cold dipping sauce did not help, I'm assuming they undercook it and put the soba in hot broths so it can absorb it, but for a cold dish the soba should have been fully cooked, also portion size was too much for 1 person (it definitely was the amount for 3 people or 2 very hungry people) Kakiage Tempura (4/5) - this one did taste good!, fried nicely and crunchy, but there was a random pile of salt and the piece that touched it ended up way too salty Also, I'm a little confused why they were obsessed with the fact that we didn't have reservations, it was mostly empty. That was the only weird thing we got from the workers, but other than that they were very nice and answered all our questions. read more

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