Shokudo 34 Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Shokudo 34, a delightful culinary gem nestled in the heart of New York City. This cozy, family-owned Japanese restaurant at 138 E 34th St offers an inviting atmosphere decorated with charming Japanese elements, perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion.
The menu is a vibrant tapestry of flavors featuring authentic ramen that has earned rave reviews from patrons. The rich, aromatic broth and perfectly cooked noodles offer an explosion of taste with every bite. For those seeking variety, Shokudo 34 also serves delicious dumplings, succulent grilled eel, and a satisfying chicken and rice donburi.
One standout element is the exceptional service, consistently highlighted by guests. The warm, welcoming atmosphere coupled with attentive staff like Joe and Woodlyne makes every visit a memorable experience. If you’re in NYC and yearning for genuine Japanese flavors, Shokudo 34 is a must-try destination!
APPETIZER
Edamame
Steamed green fruit soybeans in the pod seasoned with sea salt.
Gyoza
Steamed or Pan-Fried Japanese Pork or Vegetable Dumplings with house made sweet and sour soy sauce.
Shumai
Steamed or Pan-Fried Japanese shrimp dumling with house soy sauce.
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-Fried Tofu in Yuzu dashi with Katsuobushi, Scallion and Japanese Mayo.
Kang Jung (NEW)
Choice of Soy or Spicy flavor of deep-fried chicken.
Chicken Karaage
Japanese deep-fried chicken with garlic soy sauce.
Spicy Pork Bun (2 pcs)
Barbequed spicy pork with cucumber in a steamed bun.
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savory pancake consist of variety of vegetable, bacon, katsuobushi and an egg.
Shrimp Tempura (3 pcs)
Deep-fried jumbo size shrimps.
Soft Shell Tempura
Deep-fried jumbo size soft shell crab.
Seaweed Salad
Variety of seaweed mixture with sesame seed oil.
Green Salad
Organic mixed young greens with soy sauce vinaigrette dressing.
Kimchi
Homemade fermented Napa with spicy sauce.
Oshingko
Three kinds of Japanese pickle.
Negima
Chicken breast skewed with scallion. Picture shown Negima and Momo
Tebasaki
Chicken wings
Momo
Chicken thighs
Tsukune
Chicken meatball Picture shown 2 orders.
Galbi
Marinated beef short rib.
Flank
Marinated beef flank steak. Picture shown flank and galbi
Butaniku
Pork belly
Hotate
Sea scallop
Ebi
Giant head on red shrimp.
Shitake
Shitake mushroom.
Shishito
Japanese shishito (sweet) pepper.
Tomato
Tear drop or cherry tomato. Chef choice
Yakitori (Price is for one piece)
Ramen
Shio Ramen
Light clear chicken broth
Shoyu Ramen
Soy sauce based chicken broth.
Miso Ramen
Miso based pork broth.
Spicy Miso Ramen
Miso based pork broth with spicy sauce on top.
Vegetable Miso Ramen
Miso based vegetable dashi.
Tonkotsu Ramen
24 hours slow boiled rich & creamy pork broth.
Oyster Ramen
Fresh oysters in creamy pork broth.
Kimchi Ramen
Chopped kimchi in Tonkotsu Ramen.
Kae-Dama
Ramen Noodle Refill
Chasu
Three pieces of sliced BBQ pork.
Menma
Cooked bamboo shoot.
Negi
Chopped Scallion
Moyashi
Bean Sprout.
Hakusai
Napa or Cabbage
Hanjuku Tamago
Soft boiled egg.
Kikurage
Sliced and Cooked Wood Ear Mushroom.
Nori
Dried Seaweed (3 sheets) Picture shown 5 sheets.
Additions (Extra portions for Your Ramen Toppings)
NABE UDON
Beef Nabe Udon
Thin-sliced beef marinated in our special sauce served on Udon Noodle in dashi broth. Egg york is extra.
Tempura Nabe Udon
Two shrimps or Vegetable tempura with fish cake served on udon noodle in dash broth.
Vegetable Nabe Udon
Assorted vegetables served on udon noodles in dashi broth.
Beef
Thin-sliced and marinated rib-eye steak over rice with sauteed onion, negi and koma.
Chicken
Chicken and egg over rice with sauteed onion, negi, koma and nori flakes.
Pork
Slow cooked marinated pork over rice with sauteed onion, and house soy sauce dressing.
Spicy Pork
Shredded BBQ spicy pork over rice with sauteed onion and negi.
Tofu and Mushroom
Pan-fried tofu, assorted mushrooms and soy beans over rice with soy sauce dressing.
Unagi
Roasted freshwater eel over rice with negi on top.
DONBURI, RICE BOWL
SHIOYAKI
Chilean Sea Bass Kama
Chilean sea bass collar, the most fatty and juicy part of the fish, lightly seasoned with salt and charbroiled.
Aka Dai (Whole Red Snapper)
About 3/4 to 1 pound size whole red snapper, lightly seasoned wtih salt and charbroiled.
Salmon Miso Ae
Skin-on Salmon filet, lightly marinated with sweet miso and charbroiled.
Unagi Kabayaki
De-boned and butterflied freshwater eel roasted on charbroiler.
Mochi Ice Cream
Pounded sticky rice dumplings fill with Ice Cream (3 pcs). Choice of strawberry, vanilla and green tea ice cream or any combination of three.
Tempura Ice Cream
Deep-fried Ice Cream covered with cake and tempura flakes. Hot, Cold, Crispy, Sweet and Silky tempura ice cream has them all. Choice of green tea or vanilla ice cream.
Ice Cream
A big scoop of Japanes Ice Cream, choice of Vanilla and Green Tea
DESSERTS
BEVERAGES
Green Tea
Sencha from Sugimoto Tea, Japan's most popular loose-leaf tea.
Green Tea Pot
Sencha from Sugimoto Tea, Japan's most popular loose-leaf tea.
Kimino
Sparkling Natural Juice Mikan (Mandarin) Yuzu (Citrus) Ume (Plum) Ringo (Apple)
Cold Coffee (can)
Ramune
Japanese Soda Pop
Calpico Soda
Can
San Pellegrino
Bottled Water
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale