Eh. Nice ambience, but meh noodz. The Tonkotsu Ramen lacked any real umami. The Spicy Miso Ramen was a bit better, but didn't have that rich depth that miso-based meat broths should have. Frankly, the best thing we had was non-ramen: both the Tsukune (chicken meatball) and Momo (chicken thigh) skewers were juicy and packed with flavor. But the only sticks I like with my ramen are chopsticks. read more

See all

This place deserves props. The food is delicious and beautifully presented the staff nice and attentive and the prices average (nothing is cheap an more) read more

Shokudo - Kimchi tonkatsu is delicious - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

See all

3.5 stars Ramen is not typically my go-to, because I just feel like the large bowls of broth can be a little too filling. For that reason, I had walked passed Shokudo a bunch of times without actually going inside. However, we were recently in that part of town and had been sitting outside in the chilly air for a several hours, so a bowl of soup sounded perfect. Most of the times I had passed the restaurant, it had been during the afternoon, and it was always on the quiet side. However, it was packed on that particular Saturday evening. The casual restaurant was warm and welcoming in both atmosphere and service. The place offered a small bar that was fully stocked with soju, sake, and other Asian and worldly liquors, beers, and wines. There were also a good deal of comfortable tables in the dining area. The open kitchen allowed a glimpse of the live action, while televisions played videos of restaurant kitchen prep in Japan. It was really interesting and created an engaged atmosphere fit for true foodies. For my meal, I selected the Shoyu Ramen, a soy sauce-based chicken broth filled with chicken, ramen noodles, mushrooms, and other vegetables. I found the broth a bit bland and thought it would have benefitted from additional soy sauce for richness or seasoning for zest. The chicken was flavorful white meat, but it was just the slightest bit dry. The pasta was thin, long, and plentiful. While not the best bowl of ramen I had ever had, it was certainly tasty. My companion enjoyed his Beef Donburi Rice Bowl, which included thin-sliced, marinated rib-eye that was sauteed with onions, scallions, and peppers, and then served over rice. I was glad that I had finally tried Shokudo and look forward to going back to sample other menu items that might be more to my liking. read more

Great service! Very nice host. It is also a huge space. As a Japanese person, the ramen is mediocre but one of the better ones in Hoboken. My friend and I got the miso ramen and tonkotsu ramen and we both agreed that the noodles were too soft. The tonkotsu ramen's broth was thinner than Japanese tonkotsu broth and not as rich. The menma (bamboo shoots) were sweet for some reason. There was so much chashu, not sure if that was needed or not. read more

Shokudo - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

See all

Came here solo and sat at the bar and felt like I was teleported to Japan. Menu has many offerings including lots of veggie options. I had the vegan ramen which had all the favorite ramen veggie fixings . Loved the shiitake skewer and they have a wide variety of Sake as well as authentic Japanese drinks ! I'll be back read more

See all

Cute spot for a nice meal! I loved the takoyaki. The ramen felt lacking as it didn't have the robust flavors it typically would, but I still enjoyed it as a soup on a cold day. The fried ice cream wasn't bad but the tempura did feel a bit dense for my liking and the match ice cream was also a bit too sweet. I was intrigued by their drink menu and the udon/soba dishes so I'd try that my next time around! read more

See all

I will never turn down a ramen lunch, especially when I get to try a brand new (to me) spot. Shokudo is definitely a place to check out for all the ramen, rice bowl, pork bun lovers out there. We started off with lots of appetizers: gyoza, spicy pork buns, chicken karaage. All were great but I think the spicy pork buns stole the show. Not too spicy at all and this is coming from someone with the lowest spice tolerance alive. For my entree, I got the oyster ramen and it is probably just a personal preference but I really didn't like the oystery taste. I love raw oysters and love cooked ones too but something about these just wasn't for me. I would 100% return for a different ramen. Maybe my go to, a classic tonkatsu, but I don't think loving seafood and oysters automatically means loving the oyster ramen, just a heads up. Our group also split the mochi ice cream (3 different flavors) and it was delicious! I am an ice cream lover of all kinds, but this was a must try for dessert. The inside is spacious and the service was great. I loved that it was out of the way and uptown. Perfect lunch or dinner spot. read more

See all

Avoid avoid avoid. The quality has TANKED compared to a few years ago. This used to be my favorite ramen in town and it absolutely sucked the last two times I got it. So flavorless. I decided to give them another chance and try something new because I was craving a chicken bowl, and I found the chicken donburri on their website which looked creamy and delicious. Nope! They gave me a bowl of the driest and blandest chicken. What the heck happened to this place? That guy from apuilla runs things now and he is awful. When I asked him about my chicken bowl and how it didn't look right, because where is the sauce like it shows online? He said that people complained when they made it like that so they changed it. And I asked if I could get some sauce to add to it and he gave me a small spoonful of some spicy siracha sauce. So stupid. He knows nothing about customer service or good food. Honestly, I sleeve him and this whole place now. Disgusting. Avoid avoid avoid. read more

See all

The apps at Shokudo stole the show! The spicy pork belly bao, steamed gyoza and crispy sesame chicken were all delicious. You can definitely make a meal out of apps alone. There are lots of entree choices like various ramens, udon, rice bowls and skewers. I tried a chicken and rice bowl and this was just okay. Very bland and could've definitely used more seasoning. For dessert the mochi ice cream trio was so cute and tasty. Very photogenic too! The inside is simply decorated with plenty of seating. They have a full bar, so you can pair some sake or cocktails with your eats. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall, a solid dining experience! I'd probably just try a different entree if I go back. read more

Shokudo - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Cute little restaurant for a quick bite! There's indoor and outdoor seating. Came here on a Friday around 745 pm and there were tons of seats available We ordered the pork gyoza (forgot to photograph) - can't go wrong with dumplings, soba - I would've preferred no ice in the dipping sauce bc when the ice melts, the sauce becomes diluted but great otherwise, and Galbi + shishito yakitori (the galbi was marinated perfectly!!! Highly recommend) I'm usually not a sake drinker but we also tried the hakushika snow beauty nigori and it was not bad! read more

Shokudo - Soba - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

See all

This is the best ramen I've ever had. The service was great. The wait time was very short. The atmosphere and ambiance was very nice as well. read more

I called this restaurant at 7:04 last night and placed an order for two items totaling $16. I was told 10-15 minutes. I arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes later and was told they were running a little behind, and it would be another 10 minutes. After I had waited for 35 minutes, I asked what the holdup was and the cashier told me that they had received a large catering order at 1 PM that was delaying orders. 6 hours seems like enough time to have planned for that, but obviously not. He told me it would be another 10 minutes. I did notice that every single patron sitting at a table had food in front of them and nobody seemed to be waiting. As I was sitting there, I pulled up the companies email address and emailed saying that I had already been waiting 40 minutes and didn't have food and was frustrated and annoyed. At the same time many Uber drivers who get paid hourly are waiting around for bags of food because this establishment chose to give a catering order precedence over hourly delivery guys and commuters coming home from work waiting for dinner. When I finally got my food, a total of 50 minutes after placing the first phone call and left the restaurant, the front desk guy was still telling ppl walking in the door, the wait was only 15 mins. He had been lying to ppl calling in and walking in about the wait time even though he knew the wait was much longer. Just wrong. I got home and someone named Harry had replied to my original email. His tone was incredibly upbeat and cheery, which certainly not match the tone of my email. He was basically saying he understood my frustration and they couldn't prep the 1 PM catering order earlier because the food had to be fresh and that he hoped this experience didn't deter me from revisiting the restaurant. Read the room Harry. I basically replied saying thanks for nothing. His next email to me stated that he agreed with my frustration, and that some sort of compensation should've been offered to me at the restaurant (then why didn't you offer something in your first email to me ???) but since he wasn't there himself at the time of the incident he would offer me a 10% discount on my next visit. 10% ???? If he had checked my past orders, he would have seen that my typical order is $16. Wow Harry, you sweet talker you....thanks for that whopping $1.60 discount offer That really makes me feel appreciated as a customer. read more

Ok definitely the best Udon I have had in New Jersey. I got the Vegetable Nabe Udon to go and so good. I love that they separate the noodles from the broth in the to-go container. Also the service was excellent they brought food out to my car. read more

Shokudo - To - go vegetable nabe udon - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Very dissapointed with my order this time around. I got the exact same thing and it was a whole different experience. Broth was really lacking flavor. I ordered two ramen and they only sent toppings like egg and seaweed for 1 ramen. The ponzu sauce they sent was barely any, it was a ridiculously small amount.. don't know if I'll be ordering again with such a drastic change in consistency... read more

Shokudo - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I think it is an izakaya. Whatever, the food is great and the portions are fair. If you are on some sort of low carbon diet, then you can opt for the many skewer options being offered:kalbi, flank, chicken, chicken meatballs, etc. The kalbi skewer is delicious and really tender. It is $7 per skewer, so a bit pricy but pretty tasty. CAVEAT: I had bariatric surgery, so I get full very quickly...the size of the portions are fine for me, but for a normal individual, they might be too small and too expensive. So...two kalbi skewers and an order of gyoza (6 dumplings) were satiating for me but to someone else...they are nothing. The beef donburi is a winner as well. Again, the portion might be too small, given that it is a main dish. However, due to my condition, I was not able to finish it and took half of it home. Quality of the food is great and I appreciate that they do not overwhelm you with tons and tons of rice. They make my restricted diet easy to follow without compromising on taste and nutrition. Thank you shokudo! read more

Excellent Ramen, clean ingredients and I really loved the ambiance. Service is excellent and staff is super helpful to answer any questions. I really liked the vibe of the place it's very calm and has some cute artwork. I highly recommend the sencha tea. Tons of vegetarian options. I recommend the miso Ramen Lastly they have a large menu of Sake and soju. The beer ordered was chilled and excellent. read more

See all

This ramen shop is always a hit! My girlfriend and I had the beef udon and miso ramen--both were flavorful and perfectly cooked. The broth was rich, the noodles had great texture, and the portions were just right. Friendly service, good vibes, and great Japanese beer selection. Definitely coming back! read more

Shokudo - Beef Nabe Udon - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

See all

It was ok. The ramen lacked something- maybe umami. The service was good though, so were the pork buns.

3 years after I first visited this place, it went downhill hopelessly. Despite the price hikes, everything is much worse. The ramen is more on the bland side and noodles no longer hold rich flavors. The yakitori is not as juicy, and cut in very tiny chunks makes you wonder why they're asking for $7 for such a small piece of meat. Even worse, during meal hours they are busy dealing with deliveries and dining in store basically comes with no service at or... Or even worse, they messed up my order today by delivering my ramen to another table. Knowing I'm not coming back in the foreseeable future and really hungry after such a long wait, I had the ramen anyway. Toilet can use some cleaning BTW, luckily I usually only wash my hands there. 안녕히 가십시오 read more

The place is easy to access from the main street in Hoboken and entrance is open-garage like modern designed dining place. Their selection of alcohol is quite good especially if you are into Japanese/Asian brews. You can see one of the pics I posted shows about their cooking principle. To be "healthy for modern life" lead them to limit the amount of pork fat and salt. until i had first slurp, i wasn't sure what this really meant. Yes they stated that upfront in the menu.... They also states "inviting me to indulge authentic ramen cravings.". it's really easy to say but really hard to achieve both simultaneously because they could conflicts each other. I had Tonkotsu Ramen which is pork bone broth noodle. I believe the soup is originally from Kyushu area of Japan. It characterizes by thick white well boiled bone broth, compacted with Koku and Umami (deliciousness and rich flavor). So to be authentic Japanese ramen, you are naturally expect the rich flavorful delicious soup when you order a Tonkotsu ramen. As this restaurant stated about their cooking principles, consequently the soup becomes thin and bland flavor. oh no, they got lost! I thank you for owner to care about my health but when i order Tonkotsu ramen, i expect decent rich ramen. I don't fatty food everyday, but I crave authentic ramen. You miss the point... Why don't you provide authentic and reduced "healthy" version so people can choose one? Of course if you can make a good broth though. The topping had a big piece of seaweed, menma, Kikurage, nappa(authentic?), and charshu (pork shoulder). I didn't buy introducing Nappa idea in the soup because it weaken the soup due to its high water concentrations. The charshu was another failure. The meat was not juicy, thin taste and outside is burned by gas grill. Authentic charshu should be flavorful, juicy and tender slices which melt in my mouth. Per Japanese authentic method, the meat should be grilled but boiled and dipped. None of the characters were present! I gave two starts due to the volume was good and food was served rather quick. But I cannot recommend this place for those who knows what is authentic Japanese ramen, at least Tonkotsu ramen. Be aware any dish require to be rich taste, they might be weak. read more

See all

Don't waste your carbs... Pan-fried vegetarian gyoza - hard to mess this one up. It was yummy. 9/10 Agadashi tofu - bland again. Also I think this probably has fish flakes on top so it is not completely vegetarian. 3/10 Vegetarian miso ramen - pretty bland, not the freshest noodles. I've had better at many nearby places. 5/10 Tonkatsu ramen - needed salt, pork was overcooked. Did not have a robust flavor profile. 4/10 Sake - fun and a good deal! 10/10 Service - we were the last patrons of the night, and they really rushed us. From the beginning it was like they were hoping we just wouldn't sit down. Before I knew it all our plates and water cups were gone. Just go to Mitsuwa instead and get something more flavorful and authentic. read more

Shokudo - Sake - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Food was good, but portions suck for the price. The worker there was pretty rude. But the atmosphere was nice, for what it's worth.

Finally tried Shokudo for an early dinner. Came into the meal with high hopes given some of the reviews I read on here but left disappointed. Service was good but the food was mediocre, C+/B- at best. Tried a few appetizers to start. The chicken karaage and spicy pork burns were tasty. Don't waste your money on their gyoza - the dumplings were tiny and sauce was bland. We also tried the Okonomiyaki. No where on their menu does it say it had fish flakes as topping. We were confused why it tasted fishy. When we asked the waitress, she didn't offer to make us a new order without the topping, nor did they take it off the bill - disappointing. Lastly, we tried the spicy miso ramen. Broth was bland, had absolutely no spice or seasoning. Not sure I'll be back here again. Wanted to like it more but their staple dish was a letdown. read more

See all

We picked Shokudo for our Sunday lunch. Place is clean and minimal, which felt nice and open. We were greeted by Natzki (hope I got her name right), she was warm and professional, and was attentive throughout the service. We ordered: 1. shiitake skewers - 5/5 - Flavorful, juicy and light 2. Vegetable Miso Ramen (added spicy sauce) - 5/5 - the broth was delicious, like receiving a hug on a gloomy day, very comforting 3. Vegetable Nabe Udon - 5/5 - Had an umami flavor and was very fresh Overall we really enjoyed our experience, and food. I would highly recommend this place to vegetarians looking for options in the area. read more

See all

I live behind Shokudo and the tantilizing aromas of whatever they're cooking always drifts into my backyard and instantly makes me hungry~! I ordered take out from them several times during the covid lockdown (they don't offer delivery). Their packaging is thoughtfully designed to optimize the experience once you get home. For example, with ramen, the noodles were stored separately from the broth - and you mix them together when you're ready to eat. More recently, I ate here in-person, at their outdoor seating. The weather was perfect, and of course, the food was even better fresh. I've had a variety of their ramens, personal favorites being spicy miso ramen and tonkotsu - both very flavorful and hit the spot. read more

Shokudo - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Love this place. Order from them every week. If you like shrimp, I recommend the hot and sour soup and add shrimp. It's my fave!

Finally tried Shokudo one Wednesday evening via UberEats for pickup. Our order was ready before the original quoted time. Here is everything we ordered: Flank Yakitori - this was the best skewer out of the ones we got. Flank has a reputation for being tough but this was definitely not the case here Galbi Yakitori - this was actually a bit tough so I didn't love this one Chicken Meatball Yakitori - the flavor was good but overall, it was a bit dry Momo (chicken thigh) Yakitori - pretty good; you usually can't go wrong with chicken thigh Spicy Pork Bun - I'm not a huge bao bun fan in general, so I thought this was only okay. I thought the pork would be chunks or slices but it had more of a pulled pork consistency, which I didn't love Pork Donburi - this was basically just the spicy pork bun filling over rice Spicy Miso Ramen - I really enjoyed this. What all of the reviews are saying about how amazingly packaged this was, are absolutely correct. The noodles come in a little tray that rests just above the broth. Because of this, the noodles don't get soggy but the steam from the broth still keeps it slightly warm so that when you add it to the broth, it's not one giant clump of noodles. I didn't love the cha siu (maybe it's just something about the pork here) but liked everything else about this dish Next time, I want to try their udon! read more

See all

There's ramen here, but a lot more on a long menu with better-than-expected prices for something of this caliber in Hoboken. The okonomiyaki was action-packed, with impressive flavor and size for $6, and the spicy pork buns have a commendable sauce. If you're seeking a healthier snack, the oshingko works too. The excellent modularity of the menu is helped by a long list of yakitori items ranging from $3 to $5 as of press time. I got short rib; there are various chicken varieties, shishito peppers and even tomato. read more

Always consistent food. Been there many times and it never disappoints. Service is very neat, not annoying, everything is at the right time. Casual place , not loud, just right. read more

Shokudo - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I live closer to Mitsuwa and Blackbeard, but I prefer the oyster ramen here as the broth is lighter and full of fresh veggies. I also like the agedashi tofu. I wish there were other fillings for the bun (bao). I thought the tofu and mushroom rice bowl was just ok. The first time I ordered, I was shocked that everything still tasted good taking into consideration the delivery time. Definitely worth a try. read more

The food here was actually fresh and very flavorful. All of the meats were tender. The service was very friendly and tentative! They kept making sure to refill our waters and asking if everything was okay for us! I will say the spicy mayo wasn't spicy at all or mild but still good. The ambiance itself is very clean and calm! Definitely a nice family restaurant or a date night place to go to! Will definitely come back to try the ramen next but it's rare to find yakitori in NJ! read more

See all

I came in to this ramen place for a late lunch and I was seated right away. The staff were really friendly and attentive and the ambience was nice too - a very comfortable space to have a conversation. And OMG the food is amazing! 1. The ramen is great! Specifically the tonkotsu broth. I actually got the unique version (oyster ramen) which had big pieces of oysters in the tonkotsu broth. The broth was milky and rich in flavor - and not too heavy on the stomach! The noodles were also of a great texture and paired well with the sweet bamboo slices that were served with vegetables and seaweed. 2. The spicy fried chicken was really juicy! The sauce was also well-balanced - sweet and spicy 3. Unfortunately, the shio ramen was probably the least impressive to me. However, I also seldom get shio ramen and only tried a little bit from my partner's bowl, so I might not be giving this dish justice by commenting. All in all, I think this ramen joint is definitely being slept on! The oyster ramen really hit the right spot and I would definitely be back often if I stayed in the vicinity. Give this place a try! read more

Service was 5/5 and food quality was excellent. Density would recommend for a small get together! Music was interesting. read more

See all

Such an underrated spot! Shokudo is my go to comfort meal on a cold day. The galbi and ramen are my favorite things to get. I love that the service is always friendly and fast. Really can't go wrong with this place read more

This is my favorite ramen place in Jersey. I never have to wait and have always been seated immediately. The staff are extremely professional, patient and courteous! And sometimes they go above and beyond and remember your order before you place it (if you have a usual order) I usually order their Tonkatsu Ramen and I especially appreciate their broth. It's flavored very well, not overly salty but a rich deep flavor! They also had a variety of really great veggies/items into their ramen. (Just make sure that you give it a good stir, as it might be on the bottom and not as visible) I'm not a huge Ramen person in general, but almost always order this when I visit! Their Kimchi in general is amazing. It's spicy and sour in a really great way. The kimchi taste like the kind you put in Kimchi jjigae! Tempura Nabe Udon is also really good! The tempura shrimp is fried nicely and not oily! Udon noodle is also a good consistency, chewy in a fresh way! read more

Shokudo - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I love this place and feel bad that I haven't been in a while thanks to the summer heat! The ramen is consistently good and such a big portion size. I usually do the pork tonkotsu ramen while my husband has switched it up to the shoyu ramen, oyster ramen, and then some of the udon bowls. I always get the spicy pork buns to go along with it! I have never been hungry enough afterwards to get the second helping of noodles, but it's a great deal if you are interested! The to-go container for the ramen is genius and separates the noodles and toppings from the broth so it doesn't get soggy. This review has honestly made me so hungry that I might need to go again this week. read more

Stopped in for a late afternoon lunch. Place was quiet, but again, it was 2pm on a cold Wednesday afternoon. Actually the perfect time to try some ramen! I'm just having water today, have to work but looks like a pretty full bar with lots of Japanese whiskey and some gin. Sake, beer and wine round out the bar area. I was super excited to see some yakitori options though I just went with ramen today. I had the the Miso Ramen and it was good. It didn't knock my socks off but it was good. It did not come with a soft boiled egg. I am guessing I could have gotten one but that seems to me like it boils have been standard. Sure. I would come back. read more

Shokudo - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I had a vegetable udon dish here, which wasn't terribly exciting. There's plenty of seating and it's not too expensive, so it's an alright option for a quick lunch during the week. read more

We ordered 2 ramen, both are good. Apart from the food, what's impressed me are 2 things. 1) their takeout containers are well thought of. Nori is separated out to keep it crisp and the noodle is separated out on a tray on top of the soup to keep it chewy. Heating up is easy and noodle and nori can be enjoyed to the fullest. 2) their noodle portion is pretty generous portion across many ramen places. Flavor wise, I liked the spicy miso ramen which is bold and flavorful. Tonkutsu ramen is not as boldly flavored and seemed bland at first. But if I concentrate, I can appreciate the broth richness. Would have been much better if flavor profile is more bold and thick. Although ramen portion is generous, wished it came with more pork meat and ramen egg. read more

3.5 stars rounding down to 3. This place does the job if you are craving ramen or udon but it's not amazing but not terrible. My suggestion would be that edgewater or going to the city is better, but if you're local to pizza centric Hoboken and you need quick delivery, this spot works. read more

Shokudo - Vegetable Nabe Udon - Ramen Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey