I think it is an izakaya. Whatever, the food is great and the portions are fair. If you are on some sort of low carbon diet, then you can opt for the many skewer options being offered:kalbi, flank, chicken, chicken meatballs, etc. The kalbi skewer is delicious and really tender. It is $7 per skewer, so a bit pricy but pretty tasty. CAVEAT: I had bariatric surgery, so I get full very quickly...the size of the portions are fine for me, but for a normal individual, they might be too small and too expensive. So...two kalbi skewers and an order of gyoza (6 dumplings) were satiating for me but to someone else...they are nothing. The beef donburi is a winner as well. Again, the portion might be too small, given that it is a main dish. However, due to my condition, I was not able to finish it and took half of it home. Quality of the food is great and I appreciate that they do not overwhelm you with tons and tons of rice. They make my restricted diet easy to follow without compromising on taste and nutrition. Thank you shokudo!

This ramen shop is always a hit! My girlfriend and I had the beef udon and miso ramen--both were flavorful and perfectly cooked. The broth was rich, the noodles had great texture, and the portions were just right. Friendly service, good vibes, and great Japanese beer selection. Definitely coming back!

Cute spot for a nice meal! I loved the takoyaki. The ramen felt lacking as it didn't have the robust flavors it typically would, but I still enjoyed it as a soup on a cold day. The fried ice cream wasn't bad but the tempura did feel a bit dense for my liking and the match ice cream was also a bit too sweet. I was intrigued by their drink menu and the udon/soba dishes so I'd try that my next time around!

Cute little restaurant for a quick bite! There's indoor and outdoor seating. Came here on a Friday around 745 pm and there were tons of seats available We ordered the pork gyoza (forgot to photograph) - can't go wrong with dumplings, soba - I would've preferred no ice in the dipping sauce bc when the ice melts, the sauce becomes diluted but great otherwise, and Galbi + shishito yakitori (the galbi was marinated perfectly!!! Highly recommend) I'm usually not a sake drinker but we also tried the hakushika snow beauty nigori and it was not bad!

I will never turn down a ramen lunch, especially when I get to try a brand new (to me) spot. Shokudo is definitely a place to check out for all the ramen, rice bowl, pork bun lovers out there. We started off with lots of appetizers: gyoza, spicy pork buns, chicken karaage. All were great but I think the spicy pork buns stole the show. Not too spicy at all and this is coming from someone with the lowest spice tolerance alive. For my entree, I got the oyster ramen and it is probably just a personal preference but I really didn't like the oystery taste. I love raw oysters and love cooked ones too but something about these just wasn't for me. I would 100% return for a different ramen. Maybe my go to, a classic tonkatsu, but I don't think loving seafood and oysters automatically means loving the oyster ramen, just a heads up. Our group also split the mochi ice cream (3 different flavors) and it was delicious! I am an ice cream lover of all kinds, but this was a must try for dessert. The inside is spacious and the service was great. I loved that it was out of the way and uptown. Perfect lunch or dinner spot.

The apps at Shokudo stole the show! The spicy pork belly bao, steamed gyoza and crispy sesame chicken were all delicious. You can definitely make a meal out of apps alone. There are lots of entree choices like various ramens, udon, rice bowls and skewers. I tried a chicken and rice bowl and this was just okay. Very bland and could've definitely used more seasoning. For dessert the mochi ice cream trio was so cute and tasty. Very photogenic too! The inside is simply decorated with plenty of seating. They have a full bar, so you can pair some sake or cocktails with your eats. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall, a solid dining experience! I'd probably just try a different entree if I go back.

Ok definitely the best Udon I have had in New Jersey. I got the Vegetable Nabe Udon to go and so good. I love that they separate the noodles from the broth in the to-go container. Also the service was excellent they brought food out to my car.

Excellent Ramen, clean ingredients and I really loved the ambiance. Service is excellent and staff is super helpful to answer any questions. I really liked the vibe of the place it's very calm and has some cute artwork. I highly recommend the sencha tea. Tons of vegetarian options. I recommend the miso Ramen Lastly they have a large menu of Sake and soju. The beer ordered was chilled and excellent.