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SHOGUN Restaurant San Diego

4.3 (64)
$31 to $50
Teppanyaki
5451 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123

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SHOGUN Restaurant San Diego

4.3
$31 to $50
Teppanyaki
Kearny Mesa

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Shogun is a teppan steak and sushi fine dining restaurant. This restaurant is just as much as about entertainment as it is about great cuisine. Here, diners sit at tables that are attached to a large flat hibachi grill. Once patrons make their order, their own personal hibachi chef cooks up their meal right in front of them, complete with a few tricks to keep it fun. Shogun features several robust and flavorful appetizers. Guests have their pick of items like chili-spiced edamame, chicken yakitori, calamari rings served with sweet and sour sauce as well as deep fried pork dumplings. For entrées, guests can either order something from the hibachi grill or try one of Shogun's many sushi dinners. If guests want the best of both worlds, there is always the option to order a sushi roll as an appetizer before moving on to the grilled courses.

Additional information

  • Location
    5451 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
  • Neighborhood
    Kearny Mesa
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

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Served Sunday to Thursday 3pm to Close. Served with 3pc Shrimp Appetizer, Soup (Clear Onion or Organic Soybean Miso), Salad with Ginger Dressing, Hibachi Mixed Vegetables and Steamed Rice. *Upgrade to Fried Rice For Only 2.25*

Single Entrees

  • Premium Hibachi Chicken$29.75

    (Sesame, Teriyaki, Spicy or Lemon)

    • Tofu Delight$25.75

      Deep Fried & Lightly Sauteed on the Grill with Your Choice of Teriyaki, Miso or Spicy Sauce. Served with Your Choice of Appetizer: Edamame, Vegetable Tempura or Shishito Peppers.

      • New York Steak$33.75

        • Rib Eye$38.75

          • Filet Mignon$38.75

            • Samurai Shrimp$33.75

              • Hibachi Scallops$38.75

                • Colossal Shrimp$36.75

                  • Shogun Salmon Fillet$34.25

                    • Seafood Combination$42.00

                      (Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari & Salmon) *No Substitutions

                      Last updated: December 22, 2025

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                      Reviews from people who have dined at SHOGUN Restaurant San Diego.

                      4.3

                      4.3
                      (64)
                      • 4.4Food
                      • 4.2Service
                      • 4.2Ambience
                      • 4.1Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      SHOGUN Restaurant in San Diego offers a lively dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Celebrated for its teppanyaki chefs, diners highlight "amazing" performances and "wonderful" flavors. While some note delays in seating and service, the restaurant remains a popular choice for special occasions.
                      64 Reviews

                      1. Chris

                        Denver2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our chef Chris was awesome! Made sure our steaks were cooked how we wanted and excellent showmanship

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                      2. Annie

                        San Diego1 review

                        2.0

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 2
                        We had a reservation at 6 pm, but was not seated till 20 minutes after. When we sat down we asked how should we be seated, the host told us to seat anywhere, after we had all sat down. She changed her mind and told us to move to a certain spot. It felt clumsy. We then waited for about another 30 minutes to even order. And we waited for another 15 min for our soup and drinks to even come out. We arrived at 6 pm but did not start eating until 7:30 PM. We came to celebrate a birhtday but it felt like the chef who was with us was not really enjoying his time with us. The server Cai was very kind to us though. And in the end they sang a song and gave us a complimentary dessert for the birthday, that was also thoughtful of them.

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                      3. Linda Gold

                        San Diego8 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 28, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Chef Choung is the BEST!!! LOVE how he prepares our dinners.

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                      4. Nikole

                        San Diego4 reviews

                        3.0

                        Dined on October 25, 2026

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 3
                        This is not our first time at Shogun...I've been coming here since the 1990's, early 2000's. It's probably my first time in about a year...it's always a good time and reliable as far as the menu. I was pleasantly surprised to see updated menus and platewear. They did do away with our favorite item, but it was ok...I ordered my shrimp on the side. We always order the filet, chicken and shrimp with the fried rice. Our chef, Chris was AMAZING...he was the best part of the experience. I was celebrating my birthday with friends. Our food was well seasoned and we had good conversation with Chris. Although I had a reservation that I was able to make easily for 6:45, we weren't seated until about 7:05...we had drinks in the bar area, which was fine. The worst part of the experience is our appetizers...the fries were cold, then they brought out hard, greasy ones...we ultimately sent them back. My friends ordered the tempura shrimp and the tempura was undercooked and mushy, so that was sent back as well. Overall it was a decent experience and I am sure I will be back. CHRIS WAS GREAT!!!

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                      5. Alfredo Gold

                        San Diego2 reviews

                        4.0

                        Dined on October 19, 2026

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        The chefs on the tepanyaki tables need to be more entertaining.

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                      6. Rena Gold

                        San Diego3 reviews

                        1.0

                        Dined on October 18, 2026

                        1. Overall 1
                        2. Food 1
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 3
                        I never give reviews, except this time I will not stay quiet. Quality of the food poor, however hygiene at the hibachi table was deplorable. Public health should be notified and restaurant shut down. No AC. Chef constantly wiped his perspired face with his sleeve while cooking in 90 degree heat. Chef contaminated food by taking shimp out of our dirty plates back onto the grill to cut into bite size pieces while using the same utensils to cook everyone's food. We were appalled, but more shocked when the chef from the next table was throwing food into people's mouth. For those who missed, chef re-collected the food and threw it back for another round of "catch" using the same utensils for cooking. Eat at your own risk. Benihana is worth the wait.

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                      7. Kala-Le

                        San Diego2 reviews

                        3.0

                        Dined on October 18, 2026

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 2
                        It took ages to be seated. Ages for service. They were heavily understaffed

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                      8. Harrel

                        San Diego1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 17, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Only thing is I wish one can bring in a store bought cake!

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                      9. Melvin

                        San Diego2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 17, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Had a wonderful time, the cook and waiter was awesome.

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                      10. Anne

                        New York City1 review

                        2.0

                        Dined on October 10, 2026

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 1
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 1
                        Made a reservation but had to wait at bar for over 20 minutes. Wait time for drinks at table was too sporadic. One of our guests never got her beer while others sharing out table were served promptly. Steaks were full of fat. We requested knives to remove the fat and showed the server what we ended up with. They took 10% off one steak meal only explaining that ribeyes are mostly 'fatty' steaks. Love hibachi but won't be back to Shogun any time soon.

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                      Additional information

                      • Location
                        5451 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
                      • Neighborhood
                        Kearny Mesa
                      • Parking details
                        Private Lot
                      • Additional
                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

                      FAQs

                      Guests frequently describe portions as large, reviewers mention "huge portions, " leftovers and generous servings after the hibachi experience.

                      Yes, reviewers recommend SHOGUN for date night and celebrations, praising the teppanyaki show, food and welcoming service as a fun evening out.

                      The Hibachi Scallops are a clear standout, they appear on the current menu and multiple guests praise the scallops as sweet and tender.

                      Shogun is a teppanyaki steakhouse where personal hibachi chefs cook tableside on large flat grills, creating a festive, family-friendly atmosphere many guests choose for birthdays and celebrations; the space also features decorative touches like a pond out front and a samurai suit on display.

                      Casual Dress, comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate for your visit to this casual-dining teppanyaki restaurant.

                      For a smoother, quicker visit choose lunch, guests call SHOGUN a great lunch spot, note Sunday lunch specials, and explicitly recommend slower midday visits over busy dinner nights.

                      Yes, SHOGUN features a 'Customer Appreciation Specials' menu, and guests also praise the restaurant's happy-hour offerings and new happy hour menu.

                      Yes, SHOGUN is very family-friendly: many guests bring children for birthdays and family traditions, and first-timers (including kids) are often delighted by the hibachi experience.

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                      SHOGUN Restaurant San Diego

                      4.3
                      $31 to $50
                      Teppanyaki
                      Kearny Mesa

                      Make a reservation

                      2 people
                      9:00 PM
                      Booked 23 times today
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