I have been to Shogun about 15 times and it has never disappointed me. The negative reviews seem to focus on poor management, which very well may be true if you are demanding precise seating on a weekend evening, but the food is to die for. For people who like a mouth full of flavor and zest, it's hard to find any other restaurant that would have more flavor. I can't believe some reviews said their food was cold....it's straight off the grill!!! How could it be served cold?!!? The fried rice alone could be a meal, it's comparable to PF Chang's except with more of a teriaki flavor. I wish I could take the sauces home somehow.... especially the hot sauce (by request). It has the most unique form of heat but doesn't burn or scorch your mouth like a jalepeno. For people that complain the the chef ""seems out of it,"" it's because they will do as little or as much entertaining as you want them to. Sometimes regulars like myself have seen the show tons of times and you'd rather just talk with your company. The chef will pick up on that and just make the food for you. But if you cheer them on and show interest in their show, then they'll do more. I think that's very professional of them to perceive what the customers want during the meal, apparently misinterpreted as being boring or indifferent by some.\r
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For $17 or so you can get a salad (with amazing ginger dressing!), soup, shrimp appetizer, half a plate of fried rice, vegetables, steak/chicken, side sauces, and spumoni ice cream! Plus alot of entertainment, food tricks, and fire flareups, it's almost like a mini Vegas dinner show. The chefs I've had always have a clever sense of humor if you engage them. They'll even try to flip you a piece of food and let you catch it in your mouth (followed by jokingly flipping a huge chunk of butter for you to catch in your mouth!). \r
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Shogun will easily become a family favorite that you will crave fortnightly!
Pros: Hot food, fun entertaining chefs, very bold and zesty tastes, tons of food for $17
Cons: very busy on weekends, as they have to wait to seat 10 at a time per chef. Best on weekdays.
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