Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
Waikiki Shokudo
100Pearl PointsLate-night fallback

About Waikiki Shokudo
Waikiki Shokudo is a practical Waikiki pick for an easy dinner or late-night meal near the Royal Hawaiian corridor. It is not the right choice for brunch planning or a high-stakes special occasion, but it works when location, timing, low booking friction matter more than awards or chef-driven detail.
Waikiki Shokudo in Honolulu is best approached with the verified basics in mind: it is open daily from 5 PM to 1 AM, the dress code is smart casual. Beyond those points, verified details are not available here for cuisine, menu, price, chef, awards, seating, or service format, so plans should stay practical rather than assumption-heavy.
For visitors comparing options in Honolulu, Waikiki Shokudo may be useful when the timing fits an evening or late-night meal. Because the verified information does not include lunch, breakfast, brunch, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, signature dishes, or a price tier, avoid building a detailed itinerary around those specifics unless you confirm them directly.
Use it for evening timing, not unverified specifics
The clearest verified hook is the schedule: Waikiki Shokudo opens at 5 PM and closes at 1 AM every day. That makes it a candidate for dinner or later evening planning in Honolulu, especially when you need an option with consistent nightly hours.
Because no verified price range, awards, chef information, or menu details are available here, do not treat Waikiki Shokudo as a clearly defined celebratory or chef-led destination. For broader planning, start with our full Honolulu restaurants guide; if the night continues after dinner, use our full Honolulu bars guide. Visitors building a fuller trip can also use our full Honolulu hotels guide and our full Honolulu experiences guide.
Know Before You Go
- Book for: a Honolulu dinner or later evening meal when the daily 5 PM–1 AM hours fit your plans.
- Skip for: breakfast, brunch, lunch, or any plan that depends on unverified menu, price, chef, award, or service details.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- First-timer move: confirm any menu, seating, reservation, allergy, takeout, or delivery needs directly before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Waikiki Shokudo?
Verified bar-seating details are not available here for Waikiki Shokudo. What is verified is that it is in Honolulu, open daily from 5 PM to 1 AM, has a smart casual dress code.
How far ahead should I book Waikiki Shokudo?
Verified booking-difficulty or reservation-timing details are not available here for Waikiki Shokudo. If your night depends on a specific time, confirm directly; you can also compare it with Mahina & Sun's as another venue to consider.
Is Waikiki Shokudo good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the occasion. Verified details are limited to Honolulu location, daily 5 PM–1 AM hours, a smart casual dress code; verified awards, chef, menu, price, or service-format information is not available here. If you want a different option, Aloha Steakhouse is another venue to consider.
What should a first-timer know about Waikiki Shokudo?
Start with the confirmed basics: Waikiki Shokudo is in Honolulu, open every day from 5 PM to 1 AM, lists smart casual dress. Confirm menu, price, seating, reservation needs directly before planning around them.
Is lunch or dinner better at Waikiki Shokudo?
Dinner is the supported use case here, since the verified hours are 5 PM to 1 AM daily. Verified lunch hours are not available here for Waikiki Shokudo; if you want to compare another venue, ARVO at the Surfjack is an option to consider.
Location
355 Royal Hawaiian Ave # 201, Honolulu, HI 96815
Honolulu, United States
Compare Waikiki Shokudo
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Waikiki Shokudo | Honolulu |
| Little Italy Hawaii | Honolulu |
| Mahina & Sun’s | Urban Honolulu |
| ARVO at the Surfjack | Urban Honolulu |
| Aloha Steakhouse | Honolulu |
| Heavenly - Waikiki | Honolulu |
How Waikiki Shokudo Honolulu compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Little Italy Hawaii, Notable alternative
- Mahina & Sun's, Notable alternative
- ARVO at the Surfjack, Notable alternative
- Aloha Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Heavenly - Waikiki, Notable alternative
How It Compares
Choose Waikiki Shokudo when booking ease and central Waikiki access are the priority. Aloha Steakhouse is the clearer choice for a steakhouse-style occasion, while Heavenly - Waikiki is a stronger fit when the meal needs to work earlier in the day or feel more purpose-built for visitors planning around Waikiki.
Little Italy Hawaii is the better cross-shop when the group wants a more defined cuisine lane. Mahina & Sun's and ARVO at the Surfjack make more sense for readers prioritizing ambiance and a hotel-adjacent outing over a late, easy meal. Waikiki Shokudo's advantage is not polish; it is convenience and flexibility.
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