I went for a solo weekday lunch and got to pick my own seat on their patio. I went with the maki lunch which is choice of 2 rolls from the list and soup or salad. I got the salad, Miami roll and Hawaiian roll made with tuna. I also got salmon sashimi which comes with 3 pieces. It came out quickly and my waitress was pleasant. My 1 qualm is the rolls were a little sloppy; they fell apart as soon as I picked them up and the rice was sloppy and not tight. The fish was fresh and tasty but yeah the rolls couldn't been tighter. I will return. read more

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Lobster Fried Rice! You have to have it...its my go to in Albany. Tasty. Great portion and big pieces of read more

Shogun - Lobster Fried Rice! Every time im in Albany this is my go to. Amazing!!! - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

Sushi was very good here. We ordered it twice with uber eats. It's not top quality sushi but it also doesn't have crazy prices either. For your money it's a great sushi place! I will continue to order from them while in the area. read more

This is my second time here and it is still one of my favorites in the area. Small space but cozy and quiet if you are there for a late lunch/early dinner. The Tom yum soup had a perfect level of spice. My dining-mate didn't care for the faux-crab in hers but I didn't mind it. The takoyaki special appetizer was a very tasty and well fried bite. The rolls were truly great- good balance of ingredients and just enough sauce! The service was solid- our courses were well timed and they were attentive but not hovering. My red bean mochi was a nice finish to the meal! The amount of food we got for the price was also impressive. Highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

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Sushi was quite solid for the area. We got the crunchy shrimp roll, shrimp tempura, Boston roll, healthy roll, and a California roll because I can currently only eat cooked rolls. While they were a bit on the smaller side and not super rice-heavy, I thought the ratio of rice to filling was appropriate and didn't find myself missing it. Everything tasted fresh and nothing tasted odd. The only con was that for 5 rolls, the restaurant only provided 3 packets of soy sauce which was really just not enough. However, I'd order again. read more

Shogun - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

Not the best. The food was all right, but the servers were very rude. We went for dinner bought a bunch of appetizers and entrées, and didn't really like the ambience because the servers were not very friendly at all. Friendly is an understatement. They were rude. read more

High quality sushi restaurant in downtown Albany. I ordered 3 rolls: Dragon roll ($12)- very tasty with eel and avocado; New York roll ($8)- really liked the inclusion of mango in here to give some unique sweetness; Salmon family roll ($15)- gotta get this if you're a fan of salmon as it has some spicy salmon inside with salmon and salmon roe on top I also ordered the Creme Brûlée and Berries for dessert ($7). The custard was not as smooth and creamy as it usually is for creme brûlée and it didn't have the normal torched sugar crust on top since the berries were on there. That being said, the assorted berries tasted fresh and sweet and went well with the savory custard. I thought the prices for the creme brûlée as well as the sushi maki rolls were pretty good. I came on a Sunday late afternoon and there were only a few others dining inside, so it was very quiet. There is lots of seating inside and also a parking lot conveniently right next to the restaurant. The staff were fairly friendly and the service speed was decent. Overall, I don't have many complaints about Shogun, and the reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because it didn't have anything particularly special about it and the environment was a bit too quiet and empty. Nevertheless, the sushi is definitely high quality and Shogun is certainly deserving of at least 4 stars. It should also be deserving of a visit from you if you are a fan of sushi. read more

Shogun - Bottom left clockwise: New York Roll, Dragon Roll, Salmon Family Roll - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

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This was the first place I ate at in Albany when I came for my interview (didn't know I'd be here for four years at the time) and I just forgot to review it all these years. Their sushi is surprisingly fresh for Albany and we've been ordering platters pretty often, especially during the past few months. I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the special rolls, but sticking to regular sushi here is very safe and the best I've had in the region. I've also had their steak, curry, and some other dishes, which pale in comparison to the quality of the sushi, but nothing was terrible. read more

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Terrible. My husband and I have been going here for years. The waitress was rude. Chucking things on the table. Terrible atmosphere. Soup recommended but tasteless. Chilly sake. We will never go again. read more

Never been in the restaurant however, I order delivery an embarrassing amount. My personal favorite is the Salmon family roll which is quite large and I think worth the price for a speciality roll. Definitely my favorite sushi in Albany! read more

I have been to shogun numerous times, and really enjoy the food and service that I've had there. However, I went there tonight and the sushi was just adequate and the service was lack luster. I'm hoping it's just an off night. read more

We had the most delicious sushi here while in Albany. It was fresh, delicious and ready when we arrived. the owner was extremely friendly and accommodating and made a gluten free chicken dish for a family member who is gluten intolerant. We were impressed all around and will be back here again soon. read more

Shogun - fresh, delicious, perfect sushi - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

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Literally, the ONLY place I get Sushi from. I've tried other places, but have been disappointed. The food is fresh, there is no delivery fee, & the staff are always polite. They also have a great lunch special. Highly recommend in person & delivery. Sometimes delivery takes a while but I recommend calling in your delivery as opposed to using Grubhub or Ubereats. read more

ordered lunch. fish was ok. very small portions. even the soup was just tiny. but it was edible. careful of delivery on seamless. my food was left on a public street even though i specified in person delivery. and there is no way to inout ratings on seamless or give feedback so be warned. read more

Bestest cocktails in the lark street area. Also very great food. Accommodating staff and kitchen for food intolerances.

The food here is delicious! I love their pork fried rice. I've dined in and had a great waitress who was friendly and attentive. I've also ordered out and the food was warm and just as good as when I ordered for dine in. read more

This is my favorite spot for lunch when working in Albany area! They provide excellent service, comfortable environment, and great and would like to have a busy representative in the middle of their workday. Alice & Lou are so helpful! read more

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Very quiet, polite, clean and the food was great! Server was nice and informative. First time trying Thai food and I Enjoyed it. read more

Shogun - California Roll - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

Our favorite; attentive, courteous staff. Fresh fish; sculpted into delicious rolls. Good stuff. read more

Driving aimlessly around Albany, with nothing else to do, I stumbled upon Shogun and immediately had a craving for a spicy tuna roll. How does one trust an unknown sushi place in an unfamiliar landlocked city? Start with a few rolls, then go from there. Starving, I took a quick look at the menu and ordered a Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll, Spicy Salmon roll, and Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail roll. The "crunchy" effect is made by adding bits of fried tempura batter to the spicy fish mash. Three rolls for less than $20! And a good amount of wasabi and ginger to boot. The spice added a kick but wasn't too outrageous, the crunch was minimal but effective. The rice was subtly sweet and didn't overpower the rolls. Overall, great rolls for an excellent price. Given the quality of the rolls, I'm definitely coming back to try the sashimi. On top of all this, there's free parking out back and the wait staff were really friendly -- Shogun is definitely worth a try! read more

Shogun - Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, and Spicy Yellowtail rolls to go. Total $20! - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

My partner and I always love ordering their takeout here. Gyoza dumplings and cream cheese rolls are a must.

I've driven by this place several times when I'm downtown Albany. I walked in and I really like the atmosphere the decor and the people were very nice. I started off with the scallion pancake which came out different than any of the other scallion pancakes I've had. It had a cream sauce for dipping. it wasn't bad it was just different I would probably get it again. the scallion pancakes were just a little on the greasy side but still very good. Next, I ordered the tuna roll, pink lady, shrimp tempura, and masago. The tuna was fresh the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I'm a sucker for masago so anytime they have it on a menu I always order it, everything was great. I will definitely come back to this sushi restaurant I highly recommended this place for evening dinners. read more

Shogun - First time here and I'm very impressed with the place. Shrimp tempura, tuna roll, pink lady, and masago. - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

I used to work at Shogun and I still regularly order from them! They have some of the best and freshest rolls in Albany. I also love going in for their lunch specials. My faves: deep fried veggie gyoza, spicy crunchy salmon roll, the salmon family roll, Wasabi Encrusted Salmon and last but not least: the Blackened Steak! read more

I was losing hope that I would find good sushi in the Albany area after Kuma Ani stopped serving sushi. We tried SO many mediocre places. Then we found Shogun. We ordered take out. 2 rolls, agedashi tofu appetizer and salmon sashimi. It was SO yummy. I consider myself a snobby sushi eater, a former New Yorker who had several good sushi places to choose from. This was really fresh sushi. well balanced flavorful rolls. I'm looking forward to eating in the red to get the full experience. read more

We're regulars. It's gotten to the point where my husbandand I know most of the servers by name. A nice local eatery, conveniently located. Pretty decor. Service is good. Servers are friendly. I find this location to be cozier than the one in Delmar. Never had take out from this place, but it's probably better as an eat-in restaurant. Lunch is a particularly good deal if you get a bento box. Enjoy the seared ahi tuna appetizer any day as well as a little green house salad. The green tea cheese cake was a surprise. It was delicious the first time we tried it. read more

We go here at least once/month but, tbh. I only order one thing: the Pink Panther roll. It's the best. Fam switches it up a little more. We've never been disappointed. App sampler also a hit. Specifically the rock shrimp. Crazy good. read more

Really pleased with my first Shogun experience. This place came highly recommended, and there was not one thing I didn't like. The atmosphere is fairly standard for a sushi joint - nothing special, though I did really enjoy their gold foil wallpaper. We shared 4 appetizers, though they were all much larger than I was expecting. From what I tried, the edamame was good (could have used a little more salt), as was the veg tempura. I'd never had scallion pancakes before, and I was less thrilled with those, but my table mates informed me they were the best they had ever eaten, consistently, so their review factors in to mine. We then ordered 4 rolls to share - the pink panther (spicy tuna, spicy mayo, and there were peanuts in it, which was a strange texture, but very good!), Christmas roll (tuna inside and out, just my style!), sweet potato tempura (always a tasty staple), and spider (personal staple). We didn't totally finish our appetizers to leave room for the rolls, and no matter how hard we tried, there were a few pieces left to attest to our full bellies. We weren't rushed, they let us split the check, and kept our drinks filled. Definitely recommended. read more

Shogun - (clockwise from top left) Pink Panther, Spider, Sweet Potato Tempura, Christmas Roll - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

Shogun was a pleasant surprise, much improved since my last visit a couple of years ago. I was initially concerned as I entered, when the server provided me both chopsticks and a fork. Usually this simple act would force me to consider: who are the usual patrons, their expectations and the restaurant's responses? I was seated at the sushi bar and greeted the two chefs. I was very happy there was no annoying TV in the background, though the background music was relatively loud. While skimming the menu, I watched the chef break down a fish, and only enough to prepare for the current service (photo). This reminded me of other, less authentic, local restaurants that "forget" this step, and simply stuff their presentation coolers full of prepackaged bags. This is why I sit at the sushi bar. With things looking up, I selected a few basic items - a couple of maki and a handful of nigiri. The server was attentive, but a little confused with part of my order - I was happy to see she immediately resolved my concerns by consulting with the chefs. My order was prepared quickly and plated simply (photo). I found all of the items very good, except for the tamago, in which the egg appeared not be be layered/ rolled, but cooked in some other manner. With a full kitchen in back, I sometimes wonder why a sushi restaurant cannot prepare the tamagoyaki in the traditional manner, as layered scrambled eggs are one of the simplest, easiest and profitable items to prepare. With a medium sized parking lot in the rear of the building, quite rare in Center Square, it will be easy to return to Shogun for another meal. 2018 12 18. S14. read more

Shogun - Nigiri: ikura, shiro maguro, hirame, tamago.  Maki: spicy salmon, eel cucumber. 2018 12 18. S14. - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

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Nabeyuki Udon- Overall this dish was mediocre. The best part was the tempura shrimp with crunchy batter which made an excellent bite. However the chicken was inedible. It didn't look or taste fully cooked so I ended up not eating the chicken. The noodles were good but there was definitely not enough. There should have been more noodles to the ratio of soup and other toppings like the egg and vegetable shreds. The overall flavor was mild---definitely ask for some spice to add seasoning. read more

Shogun - Nabeyaki Udon Noodle Soup - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

As someone who is gluten free I am always scared about getting crap food but they did great. They arrived early and the presentation was beautiful. The delivery guy was super sweet as well! I will be ordering again. read more

Shogun - Happy gluten free customer! - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

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I haven't had sushi since living in Southern California 6 years ago, and got a craving. Wow. The *best* sushi I could've asked for! The pad Thai is also amazing, and delivery was super fast. Can't wait to order again! read more

I think this place is too overhyped. The rolls were good but I ordered a chicken fried rice and it was very very bland. It had no salt, no soy sauce just bland rice and chicken. Not the best. read more

My first time at a Shogun and I was impressed. Place seemed clean, staff was friendly and the food was pretty good. read more

Shogun - Shogun Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York

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This place rocks. It meets my "Fresh" & "Tasty" metric. It is super Fresh, which is important in this area full of asian options. I will no longer order sesame chicken from any other asian restaurant in this locale, except for Shogun. I also tried their Pad Thai, just to see. Well, not best compared to Suckhothai or Tapasia, but not bad either. I will ask for extra spicy next time, and see if that makes a difference. Don't expect a Japanese place to have the best PAd Thai, and only tried it since someone else said it was good. It was good, just not the best. However, the sesame chicken was fantastic. Can't wait to try the other stuff. Tummy full of yum Frank read more

When I ordered avocado sushi it was great and the gyoza it was amazing I recommend this restaurant a lot it was great

The food was great, decent service and wasn't busy, the mood was very nice and it was quiet which can be awkward or enjoyable depending on who you are. read more

Good sushi but they didn't give me rice for my sashimi platter. I had to ask when I was there. And there's no dressing for the salad! Dressing is supposed to come on the salad. read more

Loved the spring rolls and fried dumplings appetizer. The salad was fresh and the dressing was a perfect balance. Recommend Gyoza Crispy Sesame Chicken and Sashimi Regular Chicken Hibachi and the moki mango ice cream and banana foster Tampura was light and delicious! The peach saki martini was delightful. Service was attentive and friendly. The portions were generous! I'll be back! read more

My wife surprised me with a visit to the Shogun Friday March 29, 2019. She won a dinner gift card from he gym. The owner of Shogun, Bill, is a member of the same gym. So a couple of reasons to try it out. The location is in the very eclectic Lark St district. Not really busy just before 6pm when we arrived but it did fill up by 7:30pm when we left. We sat at the bar area (12 seats), ordered a drink and looked over the menu. The friendly bartender (#103- he didn't give his name and wore no name pin) answered all our questions. The menu is Japanese cuisine - sushi, sashimi, tempura, various chef special rolls-some w/ the ubiquitous rice & others in transparent rice wrappers, full entrees, soups, and desserts. A full bar and various sake offerings. I started w/ an eel & a squid sushi (2 for $6.), Perfect! A bit to much wasabi on the first bite though. My wife ordered the Crispy Sesame Chicken w/ broccoli & asparagus. Large dish, good presentation. She really enjoyed it and ended up taking more than half of it home. I choose to try something new to me a chef special roll for my entree. The Tic Tac Toe - Salmon, white fish & tuna wrapped with rice paper. Laid out in nine pieces on end w/ the necessary stripes of wasabi mayo & mango soy sauce. A fun dish to play and share. This is a higher end restaurant but is very affordable for lunch. Two sushi, one roll, one entree, two wines, and one mixed drink, & tip was $82. for the two of us. Open M-Th 11am-10pm, F, Sa 11am-11pm, Sun 12-1opm. There is a small parking lot on the left side of the restaurant. There is metered parking on Madison Ave. It was fun and a good surprise from my bride. We highly recommend the Shogun. Bring a group of friends so you can share many new tastes without breaking the bank. We will definitely be back. Thank you. read more

When i came here I was skeptical about the fact that they didn't have many vegetarian options, but I am heavily impressed on the food. I got a tofu teriyaki box, and I it ordered specially with vegetable sushi. I'm blown away by how good this all is. read more

Shogun - Tofu Teriyaki Lunch Box Special (Take out) - Japanese Near Me - Albany, New York