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    At the center of Shokudô is the robata - a traditional charcoal grill that serves as the anchor for our menu. Literally meaning "fireside cooking," robata is a centuries-old method of grilling over high heat without flames. The result is a distinct, subtle char that highlights the natural taste of the ingredient. From meat and seafood to seasonal vegetables, the robata imparts a unique flavor and crisp finish that can only be achieved over charcoal.

    Each dish on our menu - from ramen and dumplings to tempura and hand-rolls - is prepared with intention and grounded in Japanese technique. Some plates honor tradition. Others take a freer path. All are guided by the same philosophy: simplicity, seasonality, and flavor revealed through fire.

    Yasai

    (Vegetables)

    • Edamame

      $7

      Charred, garlic soy butter, bonito flakes

    • Aona

      $8

      Sautéed bok choy, chili crisp, lime zest

    • Shishito Pepper

      $9

      Ponzu, noritama

    • “Shaka Shaka” Fries

      $8

      Yuca potato, shokudô seasoning, spciy mayo

    Kozara

    (Small Plates)

    • Fancy Oysters

      $26

      Tuna, pico de gallo, ponzu

    • Karaage Chicken Namban

      $18

      Chicken thighs, egg salad, masaracha

    • Tart Tartare Tartine

      $22

      Seasonal fish, leche de tigre, smoked trout roe, Zack’s sourdough

    • Tarvin Shrimp

      $25

      Japanese gnocchi, shrimp miso, ginger

    • Uni Toastettes

      $24

      Red sea urchin, salmon roe, milk bread, brown butter soy, lardo

    • Crudo

      $22

      Tuna, cauliflower ponzu, autumn vegetables

    Tenshin

    (Dumplings)

    • Pork Gyoza

      4 pieces $12

      Pork, seasonal vegetable, ponzu

    • Wagyu Gyoza

      2 pieces $21

      A5 Wagyu, Uni, ponzu

    Yaya Ōkī

    (Slightly Large)

    • CrabFried Rice

      $22

      Crab butter, blue crab, ikura, Carolina gold, Tokyo negi sesame

    • “BBQ” Pork Rib

      $19

      Sticky and sweet, smoked bourbon furikake

    • Japanese Curry

      $30

      Masa masala, Carolina gold rice, braised pork, crispy skinned fish

    • WholeFish Tempura

      $65

      Seasonal fish, orange ponzu, scallions

    Kushiyaki

    (Skewers)

    • Kamo Tsukune

      $14

      Duck meatball, lotus root, tare, onsen yolk

    • Gindara

      $16

      Black cod, misodare, lime kosho

    • Toro Beef

      $15

      Short rib, amarodare, shiitake, yuzu kosho

    • Tori Negima

      $11

      Chicken thigh, Tokyo scallion, amaro date

    • Kinoko

      $11

      Mushroom of the day, soy butter, yukari

    • Kushi Katsu

      $14

      Pork butt, panko, katsu sauce, shokudô beer cheese

    • Tan

      $15

      Beef tongue, negishio, red onion

    • Jingiskan

      $16

      Lamb shoulder, miso, herbs, curry pickled onion

    Men

    (Noodles)

    • OG Ramen

      $16

      Bok choy, chin tan, pork charshu

    • Nagoya Mazesoba

      $17

      Tonkotsudare, wild boar, crispy chili, pork butt, shrimp miso, Tokyo negi, onsen

    Temaki

    (Hand Rolls)

    • A-5 Beef Tartare*

      $20

      Trout roe, Tokyo scallion, crispy chili

    • Kakiage

      $14

      Fish and vegetable tempura, miso cream

    • Spicy Maguro

      $12

      American Japanese tradition, chili mayo, avocado

    • Market Catch*

      $18

      Sashimi, lime kosho, herbs

    • Vegetable

      $10

      Seasonal vegetable, avocado, aged soy sauce

    Dessert

    • Shokudo Shaved Ice

      $14

      Passionfruit sorbet, kiwi syrup, passionfruit espuma, sweetened condensed milk

    • Fried S’mores

      $13

      Chocolate milk, cornflake graham cracker crust, toasted marshmallow, Republica del Cacao dark chocolate, matcha

    • Golden Arches Hand Pie

      $13

      Roasted sc apple, butterscotch, butter crust, miso caramel

    • Honey C(UBE)

      $14

      Shokupan, honey glaze, ube custard, coconut chantilly, taiyaki, kirimochi, pocky sticks

    • Miso Caramel Soft Serve

      $11

      Dark chocolate candy disc

    Inside Beverage

    Cocktails

    • The Yuzu-al Suspect

      $15

      Green tea infused vodka, Pierre Ferrand yuzu, green tea, ginger, lemon, absinthe, matcha dusting

    • Stalk Market

      $14

      Gin, lemongrass, lime, grapefruit, shiso, batavia arrack, sichuan pepper

    • Tokyo Night

      $17

      Rye whiskey, demerara, bitters, sesame

    • Shochu and Tell

      $18

      Iichiko silhouette shochu, chinola passionfruit, domaine de canton, orgeat, ancho chili, lime

    • I Shishito You Not

      $16

      Reposado tequila, pamplemousse, shishito, lime

    • A Proper Pear-Ing

      $19

      Toki Japanese whisky, Rothman Pear, fig, lemon, miso, Talisker

    • Paper Crane

      $19

      Elijah Craig bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, Pierre Ferrand yuzu, lemon, plum bitters

    Spirit Free

    • The Green Tea-Zer

      $8

      Green tea, ginger, cucumber, mint, lemon

    • Takes Two to Mango

      $10

      Mango, calpico, lime, soda

    • Matcha Nolada

      $8

      Matcha, coconut, pineapple, lime

    Flights

    • Hatozaki Japanese Whisky

      $50

      Hatozaki Finest, Hatozaki Rye, Hatozaki Triple Cask

    • Nikka Japanese Whisky

      $60

      Nikka Coffey Malt, Nikka Coffey Grain, Nikka Whiskey From The Barrel

    • Tequila

      $40

      Ocho Plata, Ocho Reposado, Ocho Anjeo

    • Sake

      $33

      Ohmine Shuzou "3 Grain" Hiyaoroshi Yamadanishiki, Shiokawa "Cowboy Yamahai" Junmai Ginjo Genshu, Naguryama "Snow White" Nigori

    Beer Selections

    Draft

    • Aizome” Saison

      $9

      Edmunds Oast Brewing Co, Charleston, SC

    • “Nama Biru” Rice Lager

      $10

      Japas Brewing, Brazil

    • “Karate Champ” Pale Ale

      $10

      Charles Towne Fermentory, Charleston, SC

    • “Brugge City Brun” Brown Ale

      $8

      Munkle Brewing Co. Charleston, SC

    Non-Alcoholic Cans

    • N/A Sapporo

      $7

      Sapporo Breweries, Japan

    Bottles & Cans

    • “Märzenbier” Oktoberfest

      $8

      Westbrook Brewing Co. Charleston, SC

    • “Sungazer” IPA

      $10

      Charles Towne Fermentory, Charleston, SC

    • “32/50" Kolsch

      $7

      Coast Brewing Co. Charleston, SC

    • “White Thai” Witbier

      $8

      Westbrook Brewing Co. Charleston, SC

    • “Sunset Passion” Fruited Sour

      $9

      Untitled Art, Waunakee,WI

    • “Matsurika” Czech Pilsner

      $9

      Japas Cervejaria, Brazil

    • “Ichiban” Pale Lager

      $7

      Kirin Brewery Co. Japan

    Wine

    Sparkling

    • Scarpetta, Prosecco, Grave del Friuli, Italy, 2023

      Glass $13

      Bottle $50

    • Albet I Noya, Petit Albet, Brut Rose, Penedès, Spain 2023

      Glass $13

      Bottle $50

    • Gelida, Brut, Gran Reserva, Cava DO, Spain 2019

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

    • A. Bergère, Origine, Brut, Champagne, France NV

      Bottle $140

    White

    • Pewsey Vale, Riesling, Eden Valley, Australia 2024 (dry)

      Glass $12

      Bottle $45

    • Bodegas Zarate, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain 2024

      Bottle $65

    • Monte Rio, Vermentino, Lodi, California 2024 (Orange)

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

    • Clos Roussely, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, France 2024

      Glass $14

      Bottle $53

    • Domaine Pichot, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, France 2023 (Off-Dry)

      Glass $14

      Bottle $53

    • Domaine de l’Enclos, Chablis, France 2023

      Bottle $100

    • Poco a Poco, Chardonnay, Mendocino, California 2022

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

    Red

    • Francesco Boschis, Freisa, Piedmont, Italy 2024 (Chilled)

      Glass $17

      Bottle $65

    • Domaine St. Cyr, La Galoche, Gamay, Beajoulais, France 2024

      Glass $16

      Bottle $60

    • Ernest, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California 2023

      Glass $18

      Bottle $65

    • Ciacci Piccolomini, Rosso, Tuscany, Italy 2022

      Glass $13

      Bottle $50

    • Vasse Felix, Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia 2022

      Glass $17

      Bottle $65

    • Triennes, Rosé of Cinsault, Provence, France 2024

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

    • Nervi-Conterno, il Rosato, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Itally 2024

      Bottle $95

    Sake

    Elegant/ Crisp/ Dry

    These sakes emphasize purity, dryness, and a sharp, refreshing profile

    • Takahiro “Noble Arrow” Tokubetsu Junmai

      Glass $13

      Bottle $104

    • Kawatsuru “Crane of Paradise” Junmai

      Glass $10

      Bottle $80

    • Akitabare “Winter Blossom” Daiginjo

      Bottle $92

    Fruity/ Floral

    These sakes are aromatic, often showing ripe fruit, florals, and softness

    • Nanbu Bijin “Shinpaku” Junmai Daiginjo

      Glass $14

      Bottle $112

    • Ohmine Shuzou “3Grain” Hiyaoroshi Yamadanishiki

      Glass $12

      Bottle $96

    • “Hansho Silver” (FooFighters x Tatenokawa) Junmai Daiginjo

      Bottle $137

    Savory/ Umami/ Textured

    These sakes are complex, layered, and often earthy and savory

    • Shiokawa “Cowboy Yamahai” Junmai Ginjo Genshu

      Glass $12

      Bottle $96

    • Koiyama “Untitled” Cedar Barrel Aged

      Glass $15

      Bottle $120

    • Kuheiji “Sauvage” Junmai Daiginjo

      Bottle $95

    • Ama No To “Heaven’s Door” Tokubetsu Junmai

      Glass $11

      Bottle $88

    • Kanbara “Ancient Treasures” 12-year aged Yamahai Genshu

      Glass $16

      Bottle $128

    Creamy/ Sparkling/ Fun

    These sakes are creamy, fruit- forward and often have a hint of sweetness

    • Naguryama “Snow White” Nigori

      Glass $12

      Bottle $96

    • Dewazakura “Festival of the Stars” Sparkling Nigori (300ml)

      Bottle $40

    Spirits

    Japanese Whisky

    • Hatozaki Finest

    • Hatozaki Rye

    • Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve

    • Nikka Coffey Barrel

    • Nikka Coffey Grain

    • Nikka Coffey Malt

    • Suntory Toki

    • Yamato

    • Yamazaki

    Scotch & Irish Whiskey

    • Dewars White

    • Glenlivet 12YR

    • Jameson

    • Johnnie Walker Black

    • Oban 14YR

    • Redbreast

    • Talisker Single Malt

    American Whiskey

    • Angels Envy Bourbon

    • Angels Envy Rye

    • Basil Hayden

    • Blade & Bow

    • Blantons

    • Buffalo Trace

    • Bulleit Bourbon

    • Bulleit Rye

    • EH Taylor

    • Elijah Craig Rye

    • Four Roses Small Batch

    • High West Double Rye

    • HIghwire Jimmy Red

    • Jack Daniels Black

    • Knob Creek

    • Makers Mark

    • Old Overholt

    • Rittenhouse

    • Whistle Pig 10 Rye

    • Woodford

    Agave

    • 400 Conejos

    • Avion Blanco

    • Casamigos Blanco

    • Casamigos Reposado

    • Clase Azul Reposado

    • Del Maguey Vida

    • Don Fulano Blanco

    • Don Fulano Anjeo

    • La Gritona

    • Lalo

    • Ocho Anjeo

    • Ocho Plata

    • Ocho Reposado

    Vodka

    • Belvedere

    • Chopin

    • Grey Goose

    • Ketel One

    • Nikka Coffey Vodka

    • Suntory Haku

    • Titos

    • Wheatley

    Rum

    • Captain Morgan

    • Diplomatico Reserva

    • Myers Dark

    • Minoki Mizunara Cask

    • Planteray 3 Star

    • Planteray Pineapple

    • Ron Zacappa

    Gin

    • Beefeater

    • Bombay Sapphire

    • The Botnaist

    • Hat Trick

    • Hendricks

    • Nikka Coffey Gin

    • Suntory Roku

    • Tanqueray

    Garden Beverage

    Cocktails

    • The Yuzu-al Suspect

      $15

      Green tea infused vodka, Pierre Ferrand yuzu, green tea, ginger, lemon, matcha dusting

    • Stalk Market

      $14

      Gin, lemongrass, lime, grapefruit, shiso, sichuan pepper

    • Shochu and Tell

      $18

      Iichiko silhouette shochu, chinola passionfruit, domaine de canton, orgeat, lemon, cardamon bitters

    • I Shishito You Not

      $16

      Lunazul reposado tequila, pamplemousse, shishito, lime

    • A Proper Pear-Ing

      $19

      Toki Japanese whisky, Rothman Pear, fig, lemon, ginger bitters, Talisker spritz

    • Paper Crane

      $19

      Elijah Craig bourbon, Aperol, amaro, Pierre Ferrand yuzu, lemon, plum bitters

    • Tokyo Night

      $17

      Rye whiskey, Demerara, bitters, sesame

    Spirit Free

    • The Green Tea-Zer

      $8

      Green tea, ginger, cucumber, mint, lemon

    • Takes Two to Mango

      $10

      Mango, calpico, lime, soda

    • Matcha Nolada

      $8

      Matcha, coconut, pineapple, lime

    Beer

    • Edmund’s Oast ‘Aizome

      $9

      Charleston, SC, Saison (draft)

    • Japas Nama Biiru

      $10

      Brazil, Rice Lager (draft)

    • CTF Karate Champ

      $10

      Charleston, SC, Hazy Pale Ale (draft)

    • Munkle ‘Brugge City

      $8

      Charleston, SC, Brown Ale (draft)

    • Westbrook Marzenbier

      $8

      Charleston, SC, Oktoberfest

    • CTF Sungazer

      $10

      Charleston, SC, IPA

    • Coast Brewing Co. 32/50

      $7

      Charleston, SC, Kolsch

    • Westbrook White Thai

      $8

      Charleston, SC, Belgian Wheat

    • Untitled Art Sunset Sour

      $9

      Waunakee, WI, Passionfruit Sour

    • Japas Matsurika

      $9

      Brazil, Czech Pilsner

    • Kirin Ichiban

      $7

      Japan, Rice Lager

    • N/A Sapporo

      $7

      Japan, Rice Lager

    Sake

    • Takahiro 'Noble Arrow'

      Tokubetsu Junmai, Yamaguchi

      $13

      $104

    • Kawatsuru 'Paradise'

      Junmai, Kagawa

      $10

      $80

    • Akitabare ‘Winter Blossom’

      $92

      Daiginjo, Akita

    • Nanbu Bijin ‘Shinpaku’

      Junmai Daiginjo, Iwate

      $14

      $112

    • Ohmine Shuzuo ‘3Grain’

      Junmai Daiginjo, Yamaguchi

      $12

      $96

    • Hansho Silver ‘FooFighters’

      $137

      Junmai Daiginjo, Yamagata

    • Shiokawa Cowboy Yamahai

      $12

      Genshu, Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata

    • Koiyama ‘Untitled’

      Cedar Barrel Aged, Yamagata

      $15

      $120

    • Kuheiji ‘Sauvage’

      $95

      Junmai Daiginjo, Aichi

    • Amanoto Heaven’s Door

      Tokubetsu Junmai, Akita

      $11

      $88

    • Kanbara Ancient Treasures

      $16

      Yamahai Genshu Koshu, Niigata

    • Naguryama ‘Snow White’

      Nigori, Fukushima

      $12

      $96

    • Dewazakura ‘Festival’

      $40

      Sparkling Nigori, Yamagata (300ml)

    Wine

    • Scarpetta, Prosecco, Grave del Friuli, IT ‘23

      $13

    • Albet i Noya, Petit Albet, Brut Rose, ESP ‘23

      $13

    • Gelida, Brut, Gran Reserva, Cava, ESP ‘18

      $13

    • Pewsey Vale, Riesling, Eden Valley, AUS ‘24

      $13

    • Monte Rio, Vermentino, Lodi, California ‘24

      $15

    • Roussely, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, FR ‘24

      $14

    • Domaine Pichot, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, FR ‘23

      $13

    • Poco a Poco, Chardonnay, Mendocino, CA ‘22

      $15

    • Boschis, Freisa, Piedmont, IT ‘24 (Chilled)

      $17

    • Ciacci Piccolomini, Tuscany, IT 2022

      $13

    • Vasse Felix, Cabernet Sauvignon, AUS ‘22

      $16

    • Triennes, Rose of Cinsault, Provence, FR ‘24

      $23

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