Kaimuki Shokudo

Name: Kaimuki Shokudo
Address: 1127 11th Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816, US
Telephone: (808) 367-0966
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

$$ • Japanese, Vegan, Vegetarian

Hours:
1127 11th Ave, Honolulu
(808) 367-0966

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About Kaimuki Shokudo

Kaimuki Shokudo is a restaurant that offers a hidden gem experience with a nice izakaya atmosphere and super friendly staff. The decor features wooden fixtures and lighting that give a Japan vibe, creating a lively and festive feel. The menu is quite extensive for a soba shop, with dishes like beef curry, steamed oysters, grilled vegetables, cold soba noodle soup, and tempura soba. The restaurant is especially praised for its Hot Tempura Soba and spicy tuna bowl on the lunch menu. Customers also enjoy the ribeye steak during dinner, along with popular choices like the uni/ikura don and Washugyu beef curry. The cold duck soba stands out as one of the best ever tried, with super tender, smoky duck and a dashi broth infused with charred green onions, offering an irresistible and refreshing experience. The tempura is light and crispy, not oily or heavy, making it a favorite. Desserts such as honey toast with green tea ice cream are highly recommended. Fried chicken is very popular and often runs out early, but other fried foods like squid legs are also enjoyed. The staff, including attentive servers, provide friendly service, enhancing the lively atmosphere where loud speaking is needed to communicate. Parking is easy to find on weeknights at the paid lot. While the food is excellent, seating can be tight, especially when multiple dishes arrive at once. Overall, Kaimuki Shokudo offers quality food in a cozy setting, with both lunch and dinner menus full of tasty options.