Shokudô brings the izakaya format — Japan's neighborhood tavern — to Upper King Street in Radcliffeborough. Chef Partner Masatomo "Masa" Hamaya heads a menu designed for sharing: robata-grilled bites, ramen, tempura, and other shareable plates built on local and seasonal ingredients alongside traditional technique. The robata grill anchors the kitchen, with a bar program of Japanese beers and highballs meant to run alongside the charcoal and umami at the table.
Beyond the main dining room and robata counter, a Japanese Beer Garden in back channels the mood of a late-night Tokyo izakaya alley, with neon light and a rotating list of drinks. The restaurant is part of The Indigo Road group.
Regulars point to Hamaya's credibility behind the food, and the room has built a reputation for hitting genuinely high notes — though portions run small for the price and kitchen timing can be uneven on a busy night.
Beyond the main dining room and robata counter, a Japanese Beer Garden in back channels the mood of a late-night Tokyo izakaya alley, with neon light and a rotating list of drinks. The restaurant is part of The Indigo Road group.
Regulars point to Hamaya's credibility behind the food, and the room has built a reputation for hitting genuinely high notes — though portions run small for the price and kitchen timing can be uneven on a busy night.