I made a reservation on table. They called me the day of the reservation to confirm. When I arrived, I was immediately seated. The hostess was kind, offering compliments, and we chatted. I spoke about my experience on a food tour and how I was served a quesadilla during our "culinary experience". She was flabbergasted especially considering I was there traveling for a solo for a personal celebration. She told me they would take care of me and THEY DID. My food was amazing! 5/5 Service 5/5 I didn't enjoy the butter shrimp dish, there were 5 small pieces of shrimp, lots of rice, and it had an unexpected sweet taste. They took it off my tab, the waiter suggested another option, the chef came out to chat with me, and they comped my replacement meal. They truly outdid themselves and I haven't experienced service that good in years. Thank you to everyone I came in contact with during my visit. Good food isn't hard to find but good food AND food service makes my day as a foodie. read more

We had the pleasure of dining at Shokudo on King St over the weekend & enjoyed our dinner, albeit we felt a little rushed. I have determined and come to expect that this is the norm in almost every restaurant within the USA. It is just the way it is unfortunately. This Japanese restaurant is really beautiful, the staff were wonderful & the food was good. I loved the idea of small plates & the server did an excellent job explaining the dishes to us. Shokudo is ideal for large groups, right in the heart of upper king St. Check it out. read more

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We came here for dinner with reservations, and the host took us directly to our table. The restaurant was a bit loud, and the lighting was on the dim side, so it was a little hard to read the menu good thing we can use our phone's flash light. Our server, Chris, was knowledgeable about the menu and often checked on us to make sure everything was good. The food came pretty quickly, and we didn't feel rushed. This place offers a variety of Japanese dishes. For dinner, we had wagyu gyoza (with handmade dumpling skins), the hand roll A5 beef tartare, Otoro 25 (which we highly recommend), karaage chicken, which was okay but a bit flavorless, uni toastettes, and the must-order Nagoya mazesoba ramen noodles, which were cooked perfectly to my preference. We also had the shaved ice, which was very refreshing and delicious, and the masa apple pocket (I don't remember the exact name, but it looked like a hot pocket). Dinner and drinks added up quickly because most of the dishes were tapas-sized, with the exception of the ramen. Overall, it's worth visiting for a date-night kind of dinner. read more

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First of all service was generally very good. I miss Maya though! The food was generally decent but not good enough for these prices at all. Quite the seen to be seen place. Prefer the patio to the loud inside. They really need to.lower the music volume. We will not be going back. read more

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Amazing food!! Just pricey with very small portions but everything is fresh and hand crafted to perfection! I especially love the hand rolls and gyoza. read more

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I went here for dinner with friends and we had such a lovely time! First of all the ambience is so nice, it's dimly lit and has a cozy feel with an open kitchen! I loved the vibe that they saw and it's the perfect place for dinner. Our server was really kind, and everyone who we encountered was super friendly and welcoming, which I really value at a high-end restaurant! We started with the edamame, chicken skewers and fries, which were all SO yummy. The edamame and fries had a delicious seasoning on them and it was just what I was looking for it. For our entrées, we got the Japanese curry, the regular curry and vegetable curry which were good. I do wish the veggie curry had more vegetables and a bit more flavor bc I felt like it was mostly noodles and a pretty thick broth but still good. Overall such great vibes, delicious food, and wonderful service!!!! read more

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We visited Skokudo during Charleston's restaurant week so we were able to try a bit of everything. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were great! We tried the shishito peppers (really good and super good snack), the tuna crudo (SO good and fresh), and pho and crab fried rice. The pho and fried rice were very good but also very rich. I should've ordered something a little lighter to break it up. The ube tart and the miso caramel soft serve were really good! I would go back for the soft serve alone! The restaurant is beautiful and the perfect spot for date night or a fancy girls night. It's dark and moody and a great selection of bar, booth and high top seating. read more

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This year's Restaurant Week experience was spectacular. This was my first time at @shokudochs and the vibe was very inviting thanks to the amazing staff. The restaurant week menu had so many options to choose from. It was a 4-course meal for $50. The edamame was a table favorite. I didn't even get a pic of my crudo because it was so good. Our server said the Nagoya Mazesoba was a kitchen favorite and it did not disappoint. Very flavorful and creamy. Highly recommend this place it was great. My favorite drink was The "Yuzu-al" suspect read more

Shokudo - Izakaya Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Really wanted to love this place. I will say the staff was excellent, but the food fell short for me especially at the prices. I like the idea of food coming out when it's ready, but in practice it's hard as multiple things we ordered were forgotten and by the time we were able to get them made and brought out everyone else had already finished eating. Again, staff was helpful and very apologetic and tried to make it right, but for me the risk of that happening combined with small portions and just okay food makes this one a 3.5 star..a good vibe for a drink though! read more

Bummer, I was expecting much more from our dinner at Shokudo. Service was excellent but very overpriced for the size of the portions. It was good, not great. I'm glad we tried it but won't be back. read more

all i could say was "wow" after each bite. the freshness, the authenticity, all the food was absolutely delicious. we started off with the edamame and the fries which were both cooked to perfection. the fries had such a good seasoning on them and the sauce that came with it was a 10/10. i got the dumplings (9/10) and the crab fried rice (7/10) as the mains. for drinks, i got a lemon drop and a lime drop, both so refreshing. the service was AMAZING, shout out to Halle! the place was such a vibe. good music, Studio Ghibli playing on the tvs, and the lighting, perfect for pictures. i 100% recommend this place! read more

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Shokudo has only been open a little over two months, and it's already made a huge impression on me. I first visited during Restaurant Week and was blown away by the well-priced, thoughtfully curated menu. I loved it so much that I went back two more times in the same week -- three visits total, which says everything. The food is outstanding and incredibly original. Over the course of those three dinners, we sampled the edamame, shishito peppers, shaka shaka fries, karaage chicken, pork gyoza, crudo, tartare, bok choy, pork ribs, wild boar, pork katsu, ube meringue pie, sesame cake, apple pie and miso caramel soft serve. Every single dish was memorable -- bold flavors, high-quality ingredients, and presentation that was truly over the top. You'd think with all that food I would've taken pictures... but nope. Next time, I promise. Just trust me -- it looked as good as it tasted. The service was just as impressive as the food. Everyone was wonderful, and by our third visit we specifically requested Matt, who took great care of us and made the experience even better. Shokudo is a very unique Japanese restaurant, offering dishes you don't see everywhere and executing them beautifully. I honestly can't say enough good things about the creativity, quality, and consistency here. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. Bonus: I was able to park right out front at a meter all three times, which is always a win. Highly recommend -- Shokudo is a gem and definitely worth repeated visits. read more

See Jonas at the bar. He makes a mean Old Fashion and keeps you entertained at the back bar when everyone is busy. Back bar was my favorite even though last time I went it was too cold. There's a guy that has an accent that was in the back bar with Jonas. Forgot his name but told great Irish jokes. N read more

Solid Japanese spot off of King St. Not a traditional sushi restaurant but incorporates a lot of Japanese bites. A darker but intimate ambiance. The play here is to order a bunch of different small plates and share amongst yourself and others. Although this leads to a pricier bill, it doesn't diminish the quality of the food. Service was friendly and food came at a reasonable time after ordering. Drinks were also quite impressive. read more

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A comfortable yet lively atmosphere, excellent food and service create a hot spot for dinner. All of the food is well prepared, and good quality with creative twists like bonito flakes on charred edamame. The Wagyu short rib skewer is memorable and so are the yucca fries and spicy mayo. Staff is knowledgeable about the menu and attentive to any needs. I also like the sake' selection and view of the open kitchen. read more

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Words cannot express the magnificence of the meal we enjoyed this evening at Shokudo. From the moment we walked in, the host warmly greeted us, and you could immediately FEEL the love for the cuisine in the atmosphere. Every single person working tonight expressed excitement about something on the menu, which is so encouraging when you're dining at a restaurant for the first time. We got to the restaurant early for our reservation, so we sat at the outside bar. The bar manager walked us through the cocktail list, passionately telling us about the techniques and curated spirits used on their menu. Each signature cocktail we ordered was unique, thoughtful, and well-balanced. After we sat at the table, we were introduced to the menu with stellar recommendations from our server, Ashleigh. She was incredible, and guided us through the experience with knowledge and, yet again... genuine passion for the food. Each course was expertly executed, well balanced, and left us feeling grateful for having experienced it. I feel like there has been some chatter about Shokudo since it opened, but not NEARLY enough for the quality of the meal we just had. This is a must-visit when you are downtown,l. Attached is the menu with the items we enjoyed highlighted. Was it entirely too much food? Yes. Are we grateful to have experienced each bite? 1000% Thank you to the Shokudo team for a memorable anniversary dinner. We cannot wait to come back. read more

Shokudo - Izakaya Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Ambiance is really nice and getting in on a busy Saturday night wasn't difficult. However, food in relation to prices was not as quality as expected. Some of the flavors were standard and there was really nothing too special to write home about. Would definitely not recommend their ramen bowl. Drinks were ok. read more

Visiting from California. This was easily one of the best meals we have had ever. It was perfection and every single dish was so layered with flavor and texture. The waitress (Sydney) was also one of the best and was over the top hospitable and paid attention to every detail without making you feel uncomfortable. I would have paid 4 times what we paid for the meal. You have to experience it for yourself. We will be thinking about this meal for years! The inside of the restaurant is beautifully decorated and love that you can see the chefs preparing their creations. read more

I had seen a few of my friends posting about Shokudo so we booked a double date night for Sunday! When we arrived, we were promptly seated at our table. The restaurant is a little dark and a little loud but what downtown isn't these days? I also know when I go downtown I'm going to be paying downtown prices, so I knew what I was walking into (plus, labor and food costs are sky high these days!) Our server was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I don't recall his name, but he gave us a very thorough breakdown of the menu. We decided to order the "shake shaka" fries, karaage chicken namban, wagyu gyoza, "bbq" pork rib, toro beef, and the a-5 beef tartare temaki. I think what threw me the most was that the "slightly large" plates came out first, before the hand rolls and smaller plates. I don't have a problem with things coming out as they are ready, I think I just was surprised. Again, not enough to never come back. The skewer and the hand roll were really tasty (I do wish the hand roll had been assembled but honestly, I get it - the presentation was A+). The ribs were extremely flavorful and a much larger portion that I was expecting, but I did have to eat around some weird fatty sections. I found the dumplings to be a little mediocre considering their cost - I feel like a sauce would have really elevated them to the next level. Both the karaage and the fries were cooked perfectly and my husband loved them. For dessert, we went with the fried s'mores and the golden arches hand pie. Honestly, 10/10 all around. I had seen the pie so I knew what to expect but the s'mores dish was a surprise and I wanted to lick the plate (don't be scared of the matcha - it's just dusted on lightly). That apple pie though...I need them to sell in a multipack because I want it DAILY. One of our friends doesn't eat seafood so she felt the menu was a little limiting for her, but we checked it out in advance and found some things that worked. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other skewers (seriously, the beef was SO tender and amazing) and obviously I'll get more dessert. A solid addition to downtown, for sure. read more

Loved our night out at Shokudo and was particularly impressed by how they treated us for my wife's birthday. All dishes were fantastic but particularly impressed by skewers (jingiskan, tan and kushi katsu) as well as the Nagoya Mazesoba. Very cool vibe an attentive service!! read more

We have ate and drank in Charleston the past few days and this is the by far the best! The atmosphere is a chill trendy vibe and the drinks and food are amazing! I highly recommend the "I Shishito you Not" drink! The most balanced drink we have had with a kick! We had skewers, dumplings, ribs, chicken thighs, and everything was amazing. I absolutely couldn't pick a favorite. Holly, our bartender, was knowledgeable and had great suggestions and vibrate attitude you want in a mixologist! You will not regret coming here! read more

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Amazing!! We wanted to order everything on the menu. Such unique options. We had bbq ribs (highly recommend), shishito peppers, gyoza, beef tongue skewer, and the black cod skewer (melts in your mouth). The food was fantastic. I will be back read more

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Wow, this is our new favorite place in Charleston! The ambience was classy, the food was spectacular, and the service was impeccable. We were impressed with the server, Matt's, knowledge and the swarm of service from the other servers surrounding during our meal. Our beverages never went empty, and there was never a dirty dish left on the table. We came in for our daughter's 19th birthday dinner, and they spoiled us with some special treats... complementary appetizers and desserts. Between the manager and the servers, they all went above and beyond to make sure our experience was nothing short of exceptional. We cannot wait to go back! read more

Shokudo - Izakaya Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Everything was AMAZING! Our server was attentive and our food came out promptly. Loved the unique menu options and the pretty dish ware each was served on. I highly recommend checking out Shokudo! read more

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Wonderful meal. Special thanks to our waiter Isaiah who knew everything about everything. Next visit we're sitting in their beautiful outside space. read more

The service is great, but the experience felt a little bit gimmicky. Too expensive for the food to not be good. The crab rice was very fishy. The French fries are delicious but otherwise not impressed. Great location. read more

WOW! Excellent Excellent! This is a great addition to the local foodie scene and we can't wait to go back! Go and experience and Don't skip the vegetables sides they are killer! EPIC!! read more

I was traveling and someone recommended I go and sit at the bar. This is no ordinary Japanese restaurant! The food, service and atmosphere were unbelievable! It was Michelin-level with the most wonderfully unique flavors and presentation. The Toro beef skewer melts in your mouth, and be sure to try the honey cube desert! Almost as good as the food, was the bartender. She was delightful! read more

I'll start with the pros, the service was amazing and the ambiance is great. The food was extremely overpriced for what it was. $17 for one singular skewer or build your own hand roll missed the mark for me. I really wanted to love this place but everything seemed expensive for what it was. read more

First, they were super accommodating of several changes to our reservation time and number of guests. The staff was friendly and explained the menu quite well. Food quality was great and wine choices were pretty good. Definitely worth a visit. The interior was a little loud, but we prefer the sound of guests having fun. read more

I went here after having a rough week. My server, Isaiah, was EXCELLENT. He was so kind and welcoming. This is genuinely the first time I have ever written a review for any restaurant and he deserves it. The food was spectacular. The head chefs were amazing and one of them came to speak to me personally. She was so sweet. I will be back because Isaiah and the restaurant as a whole allowed me to feel comfortable during a hard time. Also, even though I was there after closing, there was no rush. I was told to take my time and that meant so much to me. 10/10 service AND food!!! read more

Honestly, this could be the best service and experience in Charleston yet. Our server, Cecillia, was absolutely fantastic. She was very knowledge about the menu. We took all of her recommendations and all were perfect! The Fancy Oysters are a must have for a starter. The beef skewer melts in your mouth, and the desserts are top tier and so unique. The restaurant is well designed, and the vibes were relaxing with a city feel. Nothing else is like this in Charleston. I also have to mention our waitress again - Cecillia was the best and we will be requesting her next time!!! I will 10000000% be coming back and bringing friends! read more

Shokudo - Izakaya Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Let me just start off saying, "Praise to a restaurant that offers more than good food!" My husband and I decided to give this place a shot since we love Japanese inspired dishes. It's the week prior to Valentine's Day so we're excited to give this place a shot. We walk in around 4:00pm and was greeted promptly by the hostess. She lead the way to our table and informed us that our waitress Dasha would be serving us. As we waited, we perused the menus to get an idea of what we wanted to try. Dasha came shortly thereafter and gave us a clear and concise run down of the menu. We ordered the lamb shoulder and Shiitake mushroom skewer. AMAZING!!! Next we ordered the Japanese curry and the ramen. Both were equally delicious. If that wasn't enough, we ordered the beef tongue and more skewers. Excellent!! If you want to be impressed by Japanese inspired dishes and a great atmosphere, I'd highly suggest giving this place a shot! Hopefully we'll be back sometime soon. read more

The good. Place is sexy, great lighting, and hip. And service we received was spot on. But the food was mediocre. I mean ramen is the easiest to not mess up....and it was salty and inedible. Two bites and done. Other dishes were also forgettable. Come for the drinks and atmosphere, but pass on the food. read more

Great experience - everything we had was excellent and service was on point. Great experience

Everything I ate was bad. Waittress sold me a 7$ water bottle because I said I wanted still water rather than sparkling. Absolutely do not reccomend read more

Great food, but the serving size is extremely small for the price. Most dishes are barely two bites. Not worth it.

I've lived in Charleston for 4 years now & love trying new restaurants & this is by far the best restaurant I have been to. It was truly the gift that kept on giving. The food and drinks were incredible. The service was top tier. Cecillia was so tentative, she gave the best recommendations, & I can confidently say I've never had a better waitress. I will be coming back! read more