Love everything at this place. Gavin and Darrell are the best. Tonight was fun with Izzy and Darryle as our servers.

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and had such a great experience. They were more than accommodating with dietary needs and made everything easy for us. We also had the best cook. He was entertaining, friendly, and made the whole dinner fun. We got lucky and were only seated with one other couple, which made the experience feel even more relaxed. They also sent us home with extras, which was such a nice surprise. Your group definitely helps decide the vibe of the table, but while we were there we saw both lively birthday tables and calmer family dinners. I think this place works well for all ages and group types. The pricing felt fair for the amount of food and the experience too. Highly recommend! read more

My best friend came to town to surprise me at Shogun, where we'd gone to many moons ago (10+ yrs). Food: Our appetizers were great - garlic edamame, tempura veggies/shrimp, spicy tuna roll and maybe an Alaska roll (I forget). The sushi was just okay but the other two items were great. Honestly my meal wasn't memorable I don't even remember what I ordered. Salad dressing isn't the ginger dressing I remembered and I didn't love it but I'm sure others do. That's a no for me dawg. The noodles were off and were in some sauce I didn't recognize by site or taste but the shrimp was perfectly cooked (that's a plus). Best friend ordered the wagyu and chicken or shrimp, she also wasn't impressed. Luckily we were full from the apps so we packed up our food and gave it to the kids. I should also mention that we weren't getting the interactive teppanyaki grill experience, just a regular table, but we knew that. We did get to see some of it since it was behind us. Everyone seemed to have a good time from what I could see. Service: our server must have been newish but was really nice and had a great attitude so that helped. Actually from what we could tell when we walked in, the staff were super friendly. We didn't get plates, chopsticks or silverware for our appetizers. We had to ask. Drink: As a diabetic I am super paranoid to order sodas because I've been given the wrong item so many times. I felt the meal would go great with a sugar free option, so that's what I ordered but not what I got. I triple confirmed that it must be sugar free. It in fact was not (eek). Our server felt terrible I could see it on his face and he apologized and quickly fixed it. I'm all honesty If I were to return, I'd probably order the apps and a beer and watch the teppanyaki show from a table with a view. Before I forget, it is LOUD so if you're going for a quiet intimate spot, maybe don't! Or if you're going to drown out the sound of a bad date or an in-law, please do. lol read more

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On April 27th @ 8pm we 5 family members always come to Shogun in Kearney mesa when we visit San Diego, this is the third time however we were disappointed with the chef he made mistakes, didn't season food, my husband ordered steak teriyaki and got regular steak when he mentioned it the chef he said oh and squirted from the bottle Teri sauce on this steak already on the plate, and the fried rice was hard. Show wasn't like before, maybe a bad night for him he just kept saying "OH MY GOODNESS". Our Server was fantastic very attentive friendly my son has a gluten allergy, and he made sure his dinner was taken care of. Betty M read more

Wow. And not in a good way. We arrived at 2 minutes after six (6pm was the reservation) and we had received a text from our host asking where we were as the restaurant was rushing them. We got in the lobby and there were the seven of us and two other people and the host literally yells our name even though we were right there. It was not pleasant. We were told we were being seated at the new tables and after a short walk we were seated in what looked like a construction zone. Paper and tape everywhere and two of the hot tables didn't even have vents so steam and cooking smells were everywhere. In fact we all a smelled of food when we left. Not great. The place was also very tight. People had to constantly move not to be hit by severs going by or other guests moving about.. the room is too small for the over 50 guests they had. There was only one small wall mounted ac unit so it was also hot. The servers seemed overwhelmed and this addition or remodel or whatever stil had them confused as to how to best operate. They tried but service was uneven at best. Some people got cloth namkis some got paper. Food was literslly dropped in front of us with no care at all. It was rushed and uncomfortable. The chef came out and he was wearing a mask. Basicslly no one could hear anything he said and we all wondered if he was sick. The show was very good and the food was also very good. It did not, however, make up for the bad service or, the heat, the smell, the unfinished room and the over all feeling of being very cramped. It would be hard to reccomend going here until this whole situation is figured out. read more

Shogun - The far end tables did not have a vent and see the very tight aisles - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Everytime we have reservations, we still have to wait a while to be seated which is why I took a star off. Parking is limited which is terrible during peak times, so I took another star off. We come here mainly to celebrate birthday dinners. The food here is better than Beni in my opinion, but can still be a hit or miss. read more

Shogun - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came back here for a birthday and was impressed enough to write another review. Our chef this time was so much more friendly and charismatic, and they've added noodles (although it's just linguine) and more vegetables (broccoli, yellow bell peppers, and potatoes) to the entree so that you have better variety. My fried rice this time was not completely soaking in oil, and my medium rare filet mignon was so tender and buttery. Definitely recommend getting. The miso soup appetizer is fine but the mushrooms are just a step from raw, so much so that they taste dry in your mouth despite being in soup. Service was great this time, overall much improved experience. And the floor was not sticky this time. read more

Shogun - onion volcano - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Izzy was amazing, if you want great food and fantastic service Izzy will make your night spectacular. Kevin and Family read more

The staff works really hard here. We visited on a very busy Saturday night. Every staff member from hostess to bus to wait staff, chefs, and managers moved very quickly to meet every customer's needs. They seemed to all help each other out as well if someone forgot something. We ordered the New York Strip and Shrimp combination. We haven't visited in a while and the menu had changed a bit. They added noodles and broccoli and potatoes in addition to their soup, salad, and steamed rice. Fried rice costs extra. We also enjoyed the Red Dragon roll as an appetizer along with some hot green tea. All was very delicious! Our chef was very friendly and entertaining too! We left very full and enjoyed our experience. read more

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We went on a Sunday night with reservations at 7:30. Parking was rough, but we found spots for our group of four. We were greeted quickly and waited for our table. We let them know we were going to a comedy show next door and needed to be done by 8:30, they said it should not be an issue. About 7:30 we were added to a table with a couple who had reservations at 7. They were regulars, but were not treated as such. About 7:45 the last two were added. The waiter came by about 7:50 and we ordered sushi due to the time constraint. At 8, the couple that came last left, likely as they did not want to wait and the chef at the Teppanyaki grill had yet to show up. We ordered a roll and a salad with sashimi. The sushi rolls our friends ordered came around 8:10 and salad arrived around 8:15. We ate quickly again as we had a comedy show to attend. Around 8:20 the Teppanyaki grill chef came. We asked about our roll that never came and decided to just pay the bill for what we got as the server forgot to put the order in. The food we got was tasty, maybe they were just short staffed for the night? read more

I have not been to Shogun in a long time but decided this would be a fun place for a family celebration lunch. The place was full of holiday parties and a 1 + hour wait for lunch so we decided to sit in the dining room. Big mistake! Our food took over an hour to get, items were cold, lukewarm , or completely forgotten. Chicken was forgotten and then when it came it was dry and over seasoned. The yakisoba came with the combo meals, so one child not only didn't get his mean until 30 + minutes after the rest of us he could have had noodles with a combo plate. Same flavor - only his came out hot and very late. The tables sounded like they were having fun but we were miserable in the dining room. Miso soup was lukewarm along with our combination plates. My filet was cooked perfectly it was just lukewarm as well. If the prices are the same for the tables and the experience make the food just as good. The Teppan tables the food is served right away and hot. So we had mediocre food without the show. The staff apologized it it ruined the celebration. read more

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I think it's well fairly known that "Teppanyaki" is a French word that means "someone you love asked to go there for dinner because it's their birthday and you have to pick between Shogun and Benihana because you live in San Diego." Shōgun it is, friends. I appreciate that when I arrive at Shōgun, I'm not treated like I have personally offended the host just by existing (a staple of the Benihana experience). Quite the opposite. Great experience and prompt seating. As for the dining experience. Look, we all know you're here for the show (or because someone you love just got older by a year). The show is good. The chef is funny. The food is good. The server is attentive. Attentive ... this brings me to my point. In our case, mom wanted a jar of the salad dressing. Our server made that happen. Sure, it was for a reasonable charge. But I loved how it was prepared and presented like contraband. Just a random jar of dressing, moonshine style. No label. I'm not kidding by the way. I'm here for it. When mom makes a random request like that on her birthday and they deliver? Sign me up. They even gave her a paper hat. This is all to say this style of dining is about more than food. It's about making people feel special. This is the second time I've brought my mom here for that purpose and they have succeeded twice. Shōgun every time! read more

Shogun - What we're here for - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Unfortunately Disappointing Around 5pm I used the website to place a reservation but the only times they had available were after 8. I called and spoke to Ayden and asked if I absolutely needed a reservation or if I could walk in as I have a young daughter I hoped to eat earlier than 8pm Ayden informed me I didn't need a reservation but I wouldn't be seated until 8 if I walked in at 6. This was disappointing and a bit confusing to me but I kept my reservation for 8 and arrived on time ready and excited to eat. Parking was fairly simple they have accessible handicap parking a few feet from the entrance. We were sat around 8:05 order at 8:15. It was pretty busy- full of birthday celebrations and people at most tables. We watched everyone around us meet their chefs and enjoy their show. We all sat over an HOUR before our chef/cook arrived to begin cooking. A very hangry child, my older hungry mother and myself waiting with watered down drinks was Not fun. I am still extremely unsure why we made a reservation and did not begin eating until after 930! The chefs at the other tables were full of excitement and created a great show. Everyone at our table kept saying "this food and show much be exceptional to have us waiting this long" It was mediocre at best. Chef did not interact with us, barely made eye contact and did not do any cool tricks while cooking as others did. If I knew I wouldn't eat until close to 10pm there is no way I would've made the reservation or decided to come to this restaurant. I ordered hibachi scallops that tasted undercooked or maybe just not fresh. Regardless ,I would not recommend coming here unless it's during a slow lunch time. Don't come hungry unless you're okay with waiting hours to eat and definitely don't bring kids that are ready to eat. You could save $150+ and go to Dennys next door for quicker inexpensive food and better customer service in my opinion. read more

Shogun is always an adventure. The ambience is pleasant and pleasing to the eye. Once seated, the servers take any drink or appetizer order along with the main order. Once that happens, the chefs come out and prepare the main dish right in front of you. Delicious and always have a great time. read more

This place was good for a big party! We had a reservation here for a Friday night for a family birthday celebration. There were 10 of us, the perfect amount for a hibachi meal. It's a really loud and smokey restaurant, so be prepared to smell like food and to have an experience as your meal lol. Many of my family members got a mix of the seafood and beef plates but my sister and I shared the lemon chicken. Our chef was great and entertaining. The server got confused about our plates though multiple times and how some people were sharing orders. Not a huge issue though! Fried rice was good, noodles were sweet for my liking, and the chicken was average. I had bites of other proteins and the scallops were the best. read more

I used to really enjoy coming here, but after this experience, I won't be back. My party of 7 went out to Shogun's for a birthday. The food is okay, but when you go to a Teppanyaki-style restaurant, it's supposed to be about the full interactive experience--not just average food. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the night. When it comes to restaurants, I normally only write a review when they're either really good or really bad. In this case, this was really bad. I'd rather go somewhere with great service and mediocre food than the other way around, and this place proved exactly why. The biggest issue: we were overcharged by $139. It honestly felt like they assumed that because we were a larger group, no one would carefully check the bill. They added two full meals that were never ordered, included a Crunchy Roll that wasn't even brought out until we complained, and threw in other questionable charges. That's not a small mistake--that's a serious problem. As for service, our main server (AJ or DJ) was rude and unprofessional. When we asked about missing items, he snapped back with a comment about "only having two hands," which was completely unnecessary. Then, after we pointed out nearly $140 in errors and had the bill corrected, there wasn't even a simple apology. Nothing. That's unacceptable. This review is a warning for anyone planning to come here, especially in a large group: check your bill carefully. It really felt like because we were drinking and ordering a lot, they thought they could slip things past us. Whether it was intentional or just careless, a mistake that large is ridiculous. There are too many other places out there to deal with service like this! read more

Shogun - Bar area and food. - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a great place to go. Dinner and a show all at the same table. The four of us had dinner last night and it was a blast. The chefs show is never the same Friendly staff and really good food at a good price I suggest reservations even on week nights. Plenty of parking Next out of town guests are coming with us read more

We always really love our visits to shogun. As a family with young kids you just can't beat the entertainment. It's hard not to compare it to Benihana since the concept is similar, but honestly, we enjoyed this just as much and maybe more--for different reasons. Parking was super easy and the place wasn't crowded, which made the whole experience more relaxed and kid-friendly. Waiting at Benihana Mission Valley even with a reservation is a lot. The staff was very accommodating to my vegan requests, and the food was delicious. The flavors were a bit different than Benihana but great in their own way. It's so nice to have a spot where we can enjoy a teppanyaki experience without feeling like we're in a rush or packed in with crowds. We'll definitely be back! read more

Shogun - Tofu Delight - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I am only giving this place 2 stars for 2 reasons: 1. the hibachi chef who was at our table was amazing 2. the food was pretty good Besides that, the service sucked. hostesses were rude and not very helpful. It took us 45 minutes AFTER we sat to get waters...and I had to get up and the hostesses for them was told "they're fulfilling your order right now" as if they were making cocktails for us, and they were given in plastic cups. I know it was the holiday season when we went and they were definitely busy but to not even be given water for 45 minutes is ridiculous. Our server came and then took our dr ink orders and forgot one of our drinks and didn't bring it for another 10+ minutes. Now we are at 1 hr 10 min and we haven't even eaten anything yet. 10 minutes later the chef comes and from the start he is goofy, silly and so fun. He was what we needed to brighten up the hungry, awkwardness of waiting SO long for food. He was talented and gave us a show for sure. Took about another 50 minutes to get all of the food cooked and done. We spent over 2 hours at this restaurant and at the end of it I walked away thinking it was pretty good but nothing to wait that long for and I will probably never go back. read more

Shogun - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent food. Great service. Filet Mignon was delicious. We went late (8:30 pm). Place was not packed, the ambiance was easy and chill read more

Shogun - New York Steak - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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We came to Shogun to celebrate my birthday with my husband and kids, and overall it was a really great experience -- especially if you have little ones. The hibachi setup makes it super entertaining, and the kids were completely engaged the whole time. It made the dinner feel like more than just a meal, which is exactly what I was hoping for on my birthday. The food was seasoned incredibly well. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. You can tell they don't hold back on seasoning, which I really appreciated. Our chef was phenomenal -- not only talented, but fun and engaging. He really made the experience memorable and helped make the night feel special. The only downside was when we brought out my birthday cake. Our waiter told us they don't light candles, which was confusing and honestly a little disappointing because I saw candles being lit for other tables celebrating birthdays. It made the moment feel a bit brushed off, which was unfortunate on a special occasion. Aside from that, we had a really nice time. Between the entertaining atmosphere, well-seasoned food, and amazing chef, it's definitely a great spot for families and celebrations. I'd still come back again. read more

We come every year for my husband's birthday. This year we decided to try lunch as the menu has gotten more expensive. Overall, the meal was serviceable but uninspired. While it wasn't unpleasant, it also didn't leave much of an impression, positive or negative. read more

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We love to go here for Teppanyaki. It's not as crowded as Benihanas and I think the food is better. There is always a lot of food and most of the time I'll have leftovers for lunch the next day. It's always a fun dinner. Reservations highly recommended. I love their ribeye and colossal shrimp combo. And you must do the chicken fried rice instead of plain white rice. It's delicious. Everyone gets mixed vegetables and 2-3 shrimps with their orders too. A miso soup and side salad is served before the chef comes out. read more

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This is always a fun place to go for a celebration. The fried rice is always great, no matter what protein you select you will not be walking away hungry as there is lots of food. The Chef's are always entertaining and fun. I definitely recommend trying this restaurant, but do try to make a reservation because wait times can be long. read more

Shogun - Getting ready to start the show! - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

This place supposedly joined open table however they don't honor the points & do not tell you they do not apply to any tables not at a teppan table. Service horrible slow and inefficient expensive place Just awful. Save your $ go anywhere else but this horrific experience read more

Doordash had bogo crunch rolls. It was fine. Nothing crazy. Cool exterior to the restaurant tho haha read more

Shogun - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food here is always so fresh and tasty. Especially the vegetables are so easy to eat, even if you don't generally like vegetables. I ordered my filet mignon, medium rare and it was cooked. Perfect. The service by Jasmine was very efficient. She was there always asking if we needed something. The ambience is very upbeat. The two people at the end of our table are celebrating their birthdays. read more

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My first time here & I loved it! Came on a Wednesday night and there was no wait. The appetizers were light and came out fast. The veggies tasted perfect! My steak was lovely & the garlic noodles was just chef kiss. Pricey but Definitely recommend. read more

This place was just 'okay', once entering they kept asking me to place my order while the other person was late. I realized they were trying to close the kitchen and get people's orders in but not much I could do. Once the order was put in and served our waitress went off shift and we had a replacement take care of us. He was more fun and light spirited as we hurried to eat and take the rest in to-go boxes. Nothing special food wise, surprised how busy it was when I first got there and the prices were a bit steep for the quality received. Not sure I would return. read more

I haven't been in years...I was a bit taken aback. We were seated right away for a late lunch. Place was pretty empty at 2:30. Our chef was friendly. The food was good. The restaurant needs some updating the atmosphere was a bit run down. The salad was nice and crisp. The rice was good but could have used a bit more salt and pepper and more frying time. My husband's filet was nice and rare. My medium rare was overcooked which was a bummer. Our server was friendly but was the only person working so she was slammed so refills took too long. There needs to be a quality check. The cream sauce was bad...it was like stringy goop and not a sauce at all. So it was very disappointing. Shrimp was also overcooked and a bit fishy. Didn't taste fresh. Restroom was old and outdated. Entry was outdated. Owners and managers need to put some updates into the restaurant and need check grill temps so food doesn't vookup that fast. I was hoping for a better experience. read more

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We came here for dinner to celebrate my son's birthday. We sat next to a table where a chef kept saying "Oh my goodness" like 100 times in an hour. It was so annoying to hear that while we wait for our chef. Although that chef was so irritating with his constant phrasing of "OH my goodness!:, Our chef, Chris made it up with his cheerful personality. Chris was friendly and took his time cooking the food and chatting with us. He was funny and made sure we enjoyed our food. The server only came around twice and didn't check up with us. Chris went and refilled our drinks himself while the waiters were busy. We gave this rating 4 stars because of Chris's excellence and radiant personality that made him stood out from the our cooks. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised with shogun. If I'm being honest, my expectations were not very high but it was a very good experience. The food was pretty good and they gave you so much! The seafood and ribeye were great. The New York steak was good too but side by side with the ribeye, the ribeye clearly wins. Service was decent. Our chef was great but it took a little while to waive down our waitress at times. The bus boys took good care of us though. The venue is a little old but overall I was super happy and will definitely be back. read more

Shogun - New York Steak Combo with scallops - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent service and efficient waiters. Food was great Thank you so much!! Family members enjoyed the meal! read more

Similar to Benihana. Typical teppanyaki style dining. Service was good, but presentation felt a little rushed & not so interactive. read more

Shogun - Chicken fried rice - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Shogun has been my grandson's favorite "celebratory" dinner since he was very young. We always knew no matter which location we visited, it wouldn't always be a great night. This time we were surprised by the additions to our dinner. The noodles were delicious! The broccoli was also a good addition. The potatoes were definitely not a good idea. Teppan chef Bert was a pleasure! Server Daryl was so attentive and so, so nice!!! read more

Went to ShoGun around 7:30pm for dinner and had a fun experience at one of their Teppanyaki grill tables. As a walk-in, we were seated pretty quickly, but it was about a 30-minute wait before the chef came out. During that time, we were served our sides and drinks and our waiter was attentive and kept things moving smoothly. Once the Teppanyaki chef arrived, he brought great energy and really made the experience enjoyable. He cooked everyone's food right at the grill, and everything came out flavorful and hot. My boyfriend and I were seated with two other couples (classic teppanyaki-style seating), which made for a lively atmosphere. I ordered the ribeye steak with shrimp and chicken fried rice, and my boyfriend had the filet mignon with lobster. Both dishes were tasty, but I have to admit, his filet mignon was the winner, and I definitely stole a few bites! Overall, good food, fun vibes, and solid service. Would definitely come back, maybe I'll order the filet next time! read more

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Excellent Christmas dinner. Our chef was awesome! Food was delicious! Fun time had by all.

Let's start in order. The building looks great it's well kept. The entrance was clean and so was the inside. We had to wait on our party which is understandable but we still had a wait upon seating. The cooks name was Jose and it seemed like he did not want to be there. I was continuously skipped when he was passing the food around. The food was subpar. The chicken was rubbery and the noodles were extremely oily. I love hibachi but this place was not it. read more

Shogun - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a 1pm reservation for two. Got seated in a timely manner with a family of 5. Our server took 20 mins to greet us after being seated. Drinks took another 15 mins. She disappeared several times. After one hour of waiting, we asked for an update on the chef. She stated they were quite busy and the next chef would be coming soon. We asked for a Manager and a man came out to speak with us. We told him that the table next to us got seated at 2pm and they were already eating their entree before our chef even arrived. Our chef finally arrived 1 hour and 40 mins after being seated. The food has always been the same quality but after waiting that long, it didn't feel like the food tastes great anymore. read more

My family has been coming to this restaurant for years...before it was Shogun, it was called Kobe Misono. My family and I would go here at least 2, 3 times a year for birthdays and rolling about 8-10 people deep. They did some upgrades after the pandemic but it's still just ok. It used to be fun but the past few years the Chefs lacking in the personality that makes it fun. We always get the Chef who acts like they had a long day and they're done for the evening and the job, too. Really kills the vibe. It got so even had to call the manager let her know my disappointment and see if she could recommend a Chef for our reservation. We got someone different and it was better but not by much. It's so bad, it's comical but a waste of money. The food is decent but I'd rather go to Benihana in Carlsbad, it's legit, go there...better chefs (better entertainment and better tasting) cleaner and more parking. read more