Shogun Kobe San Diego

Konichiwa eh, Arigato! (That’s all I know�) Shogun Kobe, a place that I have seen as I sped with a vicious intent towards unknown destinations on freeway 163 South or North. Humbly awaiting my attention, like a gentleman holding the door for his date, this traditional-Asian designed building houses more then just Japanese Cuisine. Like any place that allows it’s service of waiters (when I came for my first visit the ladies reminded me of the Sakura Festivals pretty and gently unforgettable, it’s true Andriea and Erika) to warmly greet us, the hostess had the customary cautious and polite nod upon our arrival, and are seating, our back to a clean and well stocked Sushi Bar awaiting the transition between lunch to dinner and the frontal view, the rear entrance leads to a quiet and shaded mini tree sanctuary paying homage to this restaurants name and exterior design. This Japanese restaurant’s aesthetics complimented its cuisine and beverages. There is a stigma, where if a place of food has a “happy hour,” it’s not really capable of or allowed to be called 5 Stars. Rightfully so, and I would not be so presumptuous and claim I rate this place 5 Stars, but if there was a pretty polished second to a first place (5 Stars Restaurant) Shogun Kobe would be close. My party and I came for and from a wedding, in all of our finery, our appetites were stated with plentiful selections of dishes offer off the Happy Hour menu. Their Takoyaki (octopus in the Japanese-style appetizer is a delicious mix of sweet and salty) their oysters with the simple and not over powering accompaniment of sauces coating the open face aphrodisiacs left your pallet watering. I was thirsty, but with each dish that was presented to eac member of my party, my thirst blossom into hunger. And sweet Jesus, did this restaurant not disappoint, oh try the Peach Sake and the coconut Mojito (happy hour gives you a generous amount for the ridiculous bargained price). If you are thinking what I think when I drive on the 163 freeway, look at that Blue Japanese tiled and slanted roof, with the Marquee announcing Shogun Kobe, I want to try that place one day. Stop dreaming and go check this place out! Happy hour will give you an unforgettable experience and not break your wallet. Thanks Shogun Kobe, And best believe I will be doing a return visit.

Excellent service next time I'm in San Diego I'll be back. Way better than Benihana and that Fuji steak and sushi place San Diego has. They got us in the food was excellent and prices were fair,great portion size too!! I wish they were in Las Vegas !!!