Shogun had delicious food, great service, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made for a great dining experience! read more

Arrive for lunch on a Saturday. We had a reservation. Parking can get full fast. The restaurant is big with regular dining, sushi dining, bar dining, or hibachi grill dining. Our party sat at the hibachi grill dining. Super entertaining to watch. You are served food while the chef is cooking so you aren't just watching hungry. I ordered the combination of New York strip & chicken. You can choose a soup or salad. Included noodles, veggies, and rice. $28. Appetizers are additional cost. They had happy hour items as well. Pretty cool for a Saturday. On your birthday you can get a free sweet treat! The sweet treat today was a sponge cake with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. read more

Omg, this past visit was one of the BEST we have had in many, many years!! We came for Father's Day and had Chris as our chef. My husband and I thought he looked familiar, well we had him at Benihana in MV for his bday last Oct! Well, Chris delivered! Was fun and a great chef! I love that in addition to the filet and scallops I ordered, we also got noodles and potatoes with the veggies. The sides got a definite upgrade and it hits! Shogun went through an upgrade so it looked better aesthetically. The bathrooms need an upgrade tho. Overall this was one of the best experiences, thanks to Chris!! :) read more

We went to celebrate a family member's birthday at Shogun. We totally enjoyed our chef Chris, he was awesome! He can cook/grill and entertain. What a great show he put on! We kept applauding and cheered him on. We definitely will return and ask for him. Thanks Shogun for having such a talented chef! Also would to thank Kenny, our server. With the restaurant being so busy he managed to provide excellent customer service! He was very hospitable! Thank you Shogun! Totally recommend this restaurant! read more

I had a reservation at Shogun, but they wouldn't seat us because 2 people in my party was still on the way. We were asked to wait outside for about 20 minutes even though we had a reservation. I understand policies, but the way it was handled felt pretty unprofessional and disrespectful. I even said I could order for them to speed it up but the manager refused. Every other restaurant that has this policy always allows us to be seated if we order everything for them as we are seated. Benihana has allowed us to do this. Def saves us time especially when you have kids that have school the next day and can't be out all night read more

Shogun - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Dinner for one and it was deliciously divine! I arrived at approximately 4:15 PM and there was no traffic or await to be seated. I usually come here with my family, larger party, but today, since it was just me I ate alone and enjoyed sushi with the delectably yummy fried rice to go. read more

Shogun - Sushi and a beer - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Really great food and experience. Our chef Chuong was amazing and our server Kenny was really fun, too. If you're thinking of going to Benihana, go here instead. They are way more organized on reservations and the staff acts like they want your business. Prices were surprisingly reasonable for some great food.Good celebration spot with friends and family. read more

Shogun - Chef Chuong doing his magic - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

We haven't been to Shogun since our second date and this was our first date as newly Weds the food is always phenomenal. This restaurant is a special place specifically the Kearny Mesa location, but this was our first time without the Tepanyaki hibachi show. And a good waiter is always a plus and Matt went above and beyond. He not only was very attentive to us and our needs, but he made my wife feel amazing with his kindness and attention to detail. Thank you for your hospitality Matt the restaurant industry needs more like you! Shogun will always be a special place in our hearts and just like the huge cup of Teriyaki and extra cherries he gave us for our Sherly Temples good service is the cherry on top! 5 stars across the board. read more

Shogun - Steak, scallops, and shrimp. Chicken and New York Steak. Fried rice - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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

Food great - 7 of us only 3 of us got tepenyaki - filet & chicken combo. Hadn't been to one of these places in years but food very similar- miso soup & ginger dressing salad to start, shrimp appy (fried noodles new) filet & chicken great - huge portions. Others got various sushi & tempura dishes - pretty good were most comments. The chefs are super fun to watch - our did a great chicken & eggshell bit read more

Chuong hands down best chef ever beats Benihana 100 miles away!! Please give him raise and hands down friendly an amazing chef read more

Shogun - Chuong chef - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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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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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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

Chef Jian was amazing super talented chef and great show to follow reserve this guy he puts on an amazing show with a ton of amazing energy ‍ read more

Shogun - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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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

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 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

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

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

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 is my very first time at Shogun! We're here to celebrate my sister's birthday and meeting Matt as soon as we came thru the door, was thee best highlight of our crazy day! He's so funny and welcoming and just good vibes! We went to the bar and drank some drinks while waiting to be seated! Such a fun wonderful place!! Drinks are amazing and ambiance is great!! Can't wait for the food and the show!! So excited!! read more

Me and my sisters have been to shogun a thousand times and this is the first time the host slash... he said he serves also... MATT! AMAZING! He had us laughing the whole time. We didn't know he also is a server... we definitely will be back to sit in his section next week! If you're having a bad day... I'm telling you. Go see Matt he will have you ugly crying in no time. read more

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

Came with my family after a beach trip and not being from the area, we were just trying to find someplace to eat quick. They told us they could seat us fairly quickly which was promising as we had a large party of 19. We waited about 10 minutes for them to prep the table as they did not have a regular table that could house that amount, so they used the teppanyaki tables. Some of my party ordered the sushi and a few the teppanyaki options. After ordering, we probably waited about 30 minutes for our food to come out and it came in batches so some of our party waited until everyone got their food to eat. Maybe it was due to waiting for a chef to cook the teppanyaki options, but it was rather frustrating that this was not communicated. Our server Micah was super friendly and attentive. He checked on us for refills and checked on things for us. It feels like the restaurant should have had another server, runner, or even manager to help him out as even his other tables in this section weren't cleaned. One other person helped bring out waters for everyone but Micah did it all themself. The food was good, nothing special that would have you come back. But if it wasn't for Micah trying their best, I feel like it would have been a 1 star experience. read more

I came to shogun on Saturday 9/19 and we had Brian as our chef!! he was so fun and attentive , he kept making sure we were doing good! the kids love! we will definitely come back! read more

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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food was so delicious and huge portions! Matt was our server and he was amazing!!! super friendly and great service, we Matt read more

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We had the pleasure of coming back yesterday to this location while we are in town. It seems they've done a remodel since the last time we were here and it looks good. The hostess Kylie was very sweet and we were so happy to have had Cay as our server again, he even remembered us from last time! His service is amazing and makes you feel at home. The food was good as always! read more

Two tables / parties walked out. They said they've waited over an hour for their food. It's been 30 minutes and we haven't gotten our drinks. read more

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 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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Nice place to go with family and friends. Really liked my bento box's with Teriyaki steak and shrimp & vegetable tempura. 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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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 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

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