Shokudo is celebrating its 21st anniversary from March 1 to 14 with different specials across its three locations.
Kaimukī Shokudo will be offering a “Shokudo Throwback” menu, which features dishes from the restaurant’s early days at its original Kapiʻolani location.
“For me, this was something unique and special; it’s going to be reminiscent of the old menu from the original location,” says Ryan Ko, vice president and COO for Westman Corp. “So many times, guests ask, ‘When are you going to bring this (a specific dish) back?,’ so maybe now is a good time to do it.”
“Throwback” dishes include fresh tofu ($12), fresh tofu salad ($16), teriyaki chicken quesadilla ($16), lobster dynamite roll ($22) and the eatery’s popular hot stone ishiyaki bowls ($22 each). Customers can choose from bibimbap, unagi rice or garlic shrimp. These dishes will be available from 3 p.m. to last call from March 1 to 14.
“We looked at whatever was the most popular (from the Kapiʻolani location) and decided to bring it back,” Ko says.
The fresh tofu salad features a sesame dressing that the restaurant makes in-house. If you miss the signature tofu, it’s also served on its own.
“The texture is really unique and different,” Ko says. “It’s going to be served with green onions, nori, salt and a little bit of soba tsuyu.”
The teriyaki chicken quesadilla ($16) comes with a flavorful cilantro herb sauce for dipping.
The lobster dynamite roll ($22) features the eatery’s creamy house dynamite sauce with baked lobster chunks, served atop a California roll.
Those who frequented Shokudo’s Kapiʻolani location will remember the hot stone ishiyaki bowls ($22 each), which were designed to mix tableside. Choose from bibimbap, unagi rice or garlic shrimp.
Customers can also enjoy the eatery’s Blushing Geisha cocktail ($13.50), which features a strawberry ume flavor (strawberry vodka and muddled ume).
Meanwhile, Waikīkī Shokudo will offer 21% off select dishes during the restaurant’s operating hours. The discount will apply to washugyu tataki, pork shabu salad, miso butterfish, hamachi carpaccio, garlic pepper rice, horumon stir-fry and mentaiko TKG.
Finally, Poke Stand by Shokudo — which recently opened in Kakaʻako — will be offering $10 poke bowls from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For every poke bowl purchase, customers can get a $21 Westman Group gift card (limited to the first 21 guests each day; limit one gift card per guest).
The gift card is valid at all Westman Group’s locations, including Buho Cocina y Cantina, Kaimukī Shokudo, Waikīkī Shokudo, Poke Stand by Shokudo, Fukurou, Paris.Hawaiʻi and Westman Cafe — which will be opening soon in Ward Village.
CONTACT
Kaimukī Shokudo
1127 11th Ave., Honolulu
Instagram: @kaimukishokudo
Anniversary specials served from 3 p.m. to last call March 1 to 14
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
