Lunch at Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar

Although I've been to Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar a couple of years ago to have dessert with Nat, it's been over six years (apologies for the blurry photos - thankfully my photos have improved over the years - or maybe my eyesight was really bad before?) since I've actually had a meal there.  I recently went to Shokudo to celebrate a special birthday, where the attendees all shared in family style dishes, except for the guest of honor, who is a very picky eater (pickier than I am!) and ordered a bento box.

Agedashi Tofu

"Foot-Long" Chicken Katsu

Yukari French Fries

Mochi Cheese Gratin

Lobster Dynamite

Pork Gyoza

Homemade Tofu Salad

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Teriyaki Salmon Bento Box 

The homemade tofu in the salad was very soft, and was nicely contrasted by the crispy wontons. The creamy sesame dressing was delish!

The katsu was good - I really liked the homemade katsu sauce, and the lobster dynamite was rich and savory. I also enjoyed the gyoza and fries, but my favorite dish, was the Mochi Cheese Gratin - mochi smothered with mozzarella and a light soy dashi broth. It was so flavorful!

There are several lunch specials available, including the bento box, which comes with rice, edamame, and miso soup.

Lunch at Shokudo was great - I loved the variety of dishes we ordered, and the service was good too!

Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar
1585 Kapiolani Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 941-3701