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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

    • “Shaka Shaka” Fries

      $8

      Yuca potato, shokudô seasoning, spciy mayo

    • Kinoko

      $13

      Mushroom of the day, yuzu butter, yukari

    Kozara

    (Small Plates)

    • Karaage Chicken Namban

      $18

      Chicken thighs, egg salad, masaracha

    • Uni Toastettes

      3 pieces $24

      Red sea urchin, tuna tartare, trout roe, milk bread, brown butter soy

    • Crudo

      $26

      Big Eyed Tuna, Sesamedare, Smashed Cucumber

    • Pork Gyoza

      4 pieces $12

      Pork, seasonal vegetable, ponzu

    • Wagyu Gyoza

      3 pieces $21

      A5 Wagyu, Uni, ponzu

    Yaya Ōkī

    (Slightly Large)

    • Crab Fried Rice

      $22

      Crab butter, blue crab, ikura, Kaho Rice, Tokyo negi sesame

    • “BBQ” Pork Rib

      $19

      Sticky and sweet, crispy shallots

    • Japanese Curry

      $28

      Masa masala, Kaho Rice, crispy skinned fish

    • Ichiyaboshi

      MKT

      Whole Dry Aged Fish, Togarshi Miso, Lime Kosho, Citrus

    • Tarvin Shrimp Claypot

      $25

      butter Kokuho rice, bok choy, shrimp miso, onsen egg

    Kushiyaki

    (Skewers)

    • Kamo Tsukune

      Duck meatball, lotus root, tare, onsen yolk

      1 skewer $13

      2 skewers $24

    • Gindara

      Black cod, misodare, lime kosho

      1 skewer $12

      2 skewers $22

    • Toro Beef

      Short rib, amarodare, shiitake, lemon kosho

      1 skewer $12

      2 skewers $22

    • Tori Negima

      Chicken thigh, Tokyo scallion, amarodare

      1 skewer $9

      2 skewers $16

    • Jingiskan

      Lamb shoulder, miso, herbs, curry pickled onion

      1 skewer $13

      2 skewers $24

    • Chisai (Small Flight)

      $55

      1 of each skewer

    • Oki (Large Flight)

      $100

      2 of each skewer

    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 egg

    • Veggie Ramen

      $16

      sweet potato dashi, hakurei turnip

    Temaki

    (Hand Rolls)

    • A-5 Beef Tartare*

      $20

      Trout roe, Tokyo scallion, crispy chili

    • Spicy Maguro

      $12

      American Japanese tradition, chili mayo, avocado

    • Otoro

      $23

      Blue Fin Tuna Belly, Herbs, Fresh Wasabi

    Enkai

    (Family Style)

    • Can't decide? Sit back and enjoy a four-course meal curated by our chefs!

      $60

    Dessert

    • Strawberry Yuzu Kakigori

      $14

      yuzu sorbet, strawberry yuzu syrup, coconut espuma

    • 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

    • Soursop Parfait

      $14

      pineapple curd, toasted coconut crunch, soursop mousse, black sesame sponge cake, pineapple chantilly

    • Miso Caramel Soft Serve

      $11

      dark chocolate candy disc

    Inside Beverage

    Cocktails

    • Hachi Mama

      $16

      Barsol Pisco, Yogurt Soju, Honey, Aperol, Lemon, Foaming Bitters

    • Of Rice and Men

      $15

      Green Tea Gin, Toasted Rice Syrup, Unfiltered Sake, Lemon, Soda, Szechuan Spice Blend

    • Tokyo Night

      $17

      Rye whiskey, demerara, bitters, sesame

    • Ube the Law

      $18

      House Rum Blend, Dry Curacao, Ube, Orgeat, Lime, Coconut Foam, Milk Washed with Amaretto Cream

    • I Shishito You Not

      $16

      Reposado tequila, pamplemousse, shishito, lime

    • Cowboy Katana

      $17

      Gin, Cowboy Yamahai Sake, Matsui Plum, Rumhaven Coconut, Campari

    • Nori Martini

      $17

      Nori Infused Vodka or Gin, Blanc Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Bittermans Buckspice Ginger Bitters

    • Eketai Yuki

      $17

      Pin Drop 10yr Rum, Miso Hot Chocolate, Licor 43, Espresso, Angostura Amaro

    Spirit Free

    • The Green Tea-Zer

      $10

      Green tea, ginger, cucumber, mint, lemon

    • Takes Two to Mango

      $10

      Mango, calpico, lime, soda

    • Matcha Nolada

      $10

      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

      $10

      Edmunds Oast Brewing Co, Charleston, SC

    • “Nama Biru” Rice Lager

      $11

      Japas Brewing, Brazil

    • “Karate Champ” Pale Ale

      $12

      Charles Towne Fermentory, Charleston, SC

    • Munkle Pilsner

      $9

      Munkle Brewing Co. Charleston, SC

    Non-Alcoholic Cans

    • N/A Sapporo

      $7

      Sapporo Breweries, Japan

    Bottles & Cans

    • 'Baihu' Jasmine IPA

      $11

      O.E.C. Brewing Co. Oxford, CT

    • Oolong Kolsch

      $9

      OEC Brewing Co, Oxford CT

    • "Hitachino Nest" Red Rice Ale

      $15

      Kiuchi Brewery, Japan

    • “Sunset Passion” Fruited Sour

      $9

      Untitled Art, Waunakee,WI

    • “Matsurika” Czech Pilsner

      $9

      Japas Cervejaria, Brazil

    • “Ichiban” Pale Lager

      $8

      Kirin Brewery Co. Japan

    Wine

    Sparkling

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

      Glass $13

      Bottle $51

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

      Glass $13

      Bottle $51

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

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

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

      Bottle $140

    • Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose, Champagne, France NV

      Bottle $150

      375mL

    White

    • Narupa Vinos, 'Caneco' Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain 2024

      Glass $15

      Bottle $59

    • Henri Bailly, Sancerre, Loire, Valley, France 2024

      Glass $22

      Bottle $87

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

      Glass $15

      Bottle $59

    • Clos Roussely, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, France 2024

      Glass $14

      Bottle $55

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

      Glass $14

      Bottle $55

    • Domaine de l’Enclos, Chablis, France 2023

      Bottle $100

    • Eric Louis, Chardonnay, Loire Valley 2024

      Glass $13

      Bottle $51

    Red

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

      Glass $17

      Bottle $67

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

      Glass $16

      Bottle $63

    • Domaine Fichet, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 2024

      Glass $18

      Bottle $71

    • Ciacci Piccolomini, Rosso, Tuscany, Italy 2022

      Glass $13

      Bottle $51

    • No Love Lost, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 2023

      Glass $17

      Bottle $67

    • Triennes, Rosé of Cinsault, Provence, France 2024

      Glass $15

      Bottle $59

    • 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

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