By Jericho Venzon

It has been a long day at work. The sun is going down and we just realized we have not had lunch. We were driving by the Deira City Centre area and thought of stopping by Shokudo Restaurant to try what the staff has on the spread.

We were not disappointed.

Located at Centurion Star Tower, Shokudo, Japanese for casual restaurant, lives up to its name.

The all-you-can-eat dining destination in the Deira part of the city serves the best Japanese and Korean cuisine offering the best of both worlds without costing too much.

The ambiance is sleek and cozy – as what to expect in a casual dining place. We were given a table of their choice by the accommodating staff who were all smiles as they greeted us. The restaurant has an upper level and al fresco dining but we chose to eat inside, considering the summer weather.

The food was well prepared; the whole place immaculately clean.

We enjoyed bestseller items like ramen, tteokbokki, sushi and takoyaki – we were hungry, remember?   

Shokudo  also has  buffet items that are to-die for, like tempura, beef stew and the ever-popular Yakimeshi rice. Paired with a signature Hibiscus drink, our meal hit the spot. We ate to our heart’s content.

Indeed, dining at Shokudo is more than just digging in to satiate cravings – it’s an experience, and one that we will always come back to.