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Urho Kekkosen katu 1, 00100 Helsinki

Closed now · opens 11:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 11 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Starters
Edamamevegan
11.00
Lightly boiled and seasoned soybeans with sesame-soy chili dressing
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 76
Crispy Red Curry Rice Cakes & Grilled Prawns
15.00
Red Curry Rice Cakes & Grilled Prawns — Rice cakes topped with grilled prawns, Kewpie mayo, coriander-chive sauce
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 66
Veggie Gyozavegetarian
13.00
Vegetable filled dumplings, served with vinegar-soy sauce and chili oil (6 pcs)
estimate≈ 240 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 73
Gyoza
13.00
Pork Gyoza — Pork (Finnish) filled dumplings, served with vinegar-soy sauce and chili oil (6 pcs)
estimate≈ 280 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 70
Duck Spring Rolls
15.00
Braised duck with coriander, mint, basil, sprouts, spring onions, carrot. Deep fried, served with Nuoc Cham (2 pcs)
estimate≈ 310 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Okonomiyaki
13.00
Savory Japanese pancake, cabbage, onions, prawns served with okonomiyaki sauce, Kewpie mayo, crispy Italian prosciutto or smoked salmon
estimate≈ 420 kcal38 g carbs
Grilled Prawns & Lomi Salmon Salsa
15.00
Grilled Prawns & Salmon Salsa — Grilled prawns & salsa; salt cured salmon, tomato, onion, jalapeño
estimate≈ 220 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Snow Crab Croquettes
15.00
Panko crusted, deep fried snow crab & prawn croquettes, citrus mayo (2 pcs)
estimate≈ 340 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
For Kids
Salmon Teriyaki
12.00
Pan fried salmon, Teriyaki sauce, mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, rice
estimate≈ 550 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 77
Chicken Katsu
12.00
Corn-fed chicken breast (France), Panko crusted and deep fried, Katsu sauce, salad mix, rice
estimate≈ 620 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 77
Tofu Teriyakivegan
12.00
Pan fried tofu, Teriyaki sauce, mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, rice
estimate≈ 520 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 73
Main
Braised Crispy Pork Belly
27.00
Tender Finnish pork belly, soy-chili sauce, kimchi, cilantro, served with rice
estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbs
Bi Bim Bap
29.00
Bibimbap — Thinly sliced Finnish striploin, Teriyaki sauce, lightly cooked pickled vegetables served on rice with a fried egg, spicy gochujang sauce
estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 77
Loco Moco
29.00
Grilled beef entrecôte served on rice with mushroom sauce and a fried egg
estimate≈ 720 kcal50 g carbs
Grilled Sea Basspescatarian
27.00
Grilled sea bass, pan fried bok choy, sweet cherry tomatoes, chili-calamansi sauce, pickled vegetables, served with rice
estimate≈ 580 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 77
Yellowfin Tuna Katsupescatarian
31.00
Yellowfin tuna (MSC certified), Panko, deep fried, Katsu mayo, kimchi, salad, served with rice
estimate≈ 650 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 77
Desserts
Fresh Strawberries, Matcha and Shortcake
9.00
Matcha and Strawberry Shortcake — Fresh strawberries, home made matcha & melon ice cream
estimate≈ 380 kcal45 g carbsheavy 43
HOKU Chocolate Chip Cookie
9.00
Chocolate Chip Cookie — HOKU original chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31
Banana Cake & Vanilla Ice Creamvegan
9.00
Banana cake with vegan vanilla ice cream, roasted maple walnuts, coconut caramel
estimate≈ 520 kcal55 g carbsheavy 31
Macadamia Nut Chocolate Fudge Brownie
11.00
Macadamia Nut Chocolate Brownie — Macadamia nut chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbsheavy 29
Mango Crème Brûlée
9.00
Mango crème brûlée, berries
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsheavy 34
Affogato
9.00
Espresso & vanilla ice cream (Vegan or reg.)
estimate≈ 220 kcal22 g carbsheavy 42
Salads
Maui Poke Bowlpescatarian
21.00
Yellowfin tuna poke (MSC certified) and spicy mayo salmon poke. Panko crusted fried shrimp (2 pcs). Salad mix, avocado, pickles, goma wakame. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 70
Smoked Salmon & Avocadopescatarian
17.50
Smoked Salmon & Avocado Salad — Smoked salmon, avocado, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, lime-dill dressing
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Thai Beef Salad
18.00
Grilled, sliced striploin (FI), mint, basil, red onion, red chili, rice noodles, tamarind-vinaigrette dressing, peanuts
estimate≈ 550 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Crispy Salmon & Tofupescatarian
15.00
Crispy Salmon & Tofu Salad — Panko crusted and fried salmon & tofu patties (Ginger, spring onions, cilantro, garlic), mixed greens, creamy sesame-soy dressing
estimate≈ 620 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Warm Dishes
Beef Teriyaki
18.00
Pan seared Finnish ribeye, Teriyaki sauce, kimchi, salad (Green salad or potato salad) & rice
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Chicken Kara-Age & Garlic Honey Glaze
17.00
Chicken Kara-Age — Deep fried chicken (France) with sweet or spicy garlic-honey glaze, sesame seeds, red peppers, kimchi. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 780 kcal62 g carbs
Tuna Katsupescatarian
21.00
Yellowfin tuna (MSC certified), Panko crusted and deep fried, Katsu mayo, kimchi, salad (Green salad or potato salad) & rice
estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 68
Tonkatsu
16.50
Pork neck (Finland), Panko crusted and deep fried, Katsu sauce, kimchi, salad (Green salad or potato salad) & rice
estimate≈ 880 kcal65 g carbs
Salmon Katsu "Bang Bang Salmon"pescatarian
18.00
Bang Bang Salmon Katsu — Salmon, Panko crusted and fried, Bang Bang sauce, salad (Green salad or potato salad) & rice
estimate≈ 840 kcal65 g carbs
Grilled Chicken & Soba Noodles
17.00
Grilled chicken breast (EU), Soba noodles, salad mix, tomato-lime salsa, peanut dressing
estimate≈ 610 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 84
Siika Nanbanzukepescatarian
18.00
Fried marinated Finnish whitefish, fresh spinach, spicy remoulade, pickled vegetables. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 720 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 71
Eggplant Nanbanzukevegetarian
15.00
Marinated baked eggplant, fresh spinach, coriander-chive remoulade, pickled vegetables. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 66
Kids' Menu
Fish Fingerspescatarian
7.50
Crispy salmon sticks, corn flakes coating, ketchup dip, salad mix, cucumber, cherry tomato, rice
estimate≈ 520 kcal45 g carbs

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58veggie
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A few vegetarian Japanese dishes

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose Eggplant Nanbanzuke or Tofu Teriyaki as a main course. Veggie Gyoza and Edamame are available as starters. The menu contains a lot of meat and fish.

6 vegetarian and 3 vegan dishes out of 35 · 1 estimate

52dia
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Low carb options at Hoku

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The best choices are starters and salads. Many warm dishes contain rice or panko.

7 diabetes-friendly · 35 dishes

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Address
Urho Kekkosen katu 1, 00100 Helsinki
Hours
Mon11:00–15:00, 16:00–20:00
Tue11:00–15:00, 16:00–20:00
Wed11:00–15:00, 16:00–21:00
Thu11:00–15:00, 16:00–21:00
Fri11:00–15:00, 16:00–22:00
Sat11:00–15:00, 16:00–22:00
Sunclosed
31 October (All Saints' Day) - Closed. 24 Dec – 26 Dec (Christmas) - Closed. 1 Jan – 2 Jan (New Year's Day) - Closed
Contact
+358401646160 info@hoku.fi
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), hoku.fi/en/home
Record
completeness 83 %, confidence 80 %

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