A Taste of Riverside, California

Shogun
Teppan Steak, Fine Dining and Sushi

Location: 275 Teller Street, #130 Corona

Type of Food: Japanese

Date Potential: A great second date

Price: A huge range, it very much depends on the type of food and time of day

Website: www.restaurantshogun.com
Don’t let the location of Shogun Teppan and Sushi restaurant put you off for too long, as it did with me. Shogun is located off of McKinley South in the 24 Hour Fitness center, unfortunately not the greatest location, but still a must try.

I must note that their hours include a break in the middle of the day from 2-5pm. This was a surprise to me, as the day that I arrived I had to wait for them to open for dinner. This restaurant is much larger than most sushi restaurants and features a full service bar, sushi bar, and twelve Teppan grill tables.

I have to say that good sushi is hard to find in the Riverside area and this restaurant proves to be a diamond in the rough. From your first roll of sashimi you will notice the absolute freshness of the fish. This is very important when it comes to sushi as the quality of the fish can make or break any sushi joint. The rolls at Shogun are moderately larger than most rolls in comparable restaurants in the area. The presentation quality is superb as each roll, or order in general, is decorated with an array of sauces and decorative vegetables.

The atmosphere at Shogun is very contemporary. They feature a dark hardwood floor and lighting that suits the mood. I also noticed that they have a row of green bamboo plants, fitting the overall Asian theme of the restaurant.

I would suggest that this restaurant be strongly considered when planning either a lunch or dinner date, as the environment welcomes both. For lunch you could consider sitting at the sushi bar and for dinner the Teppan grill, although not great for a first date because some strangers may accompany you. The prices are also very reasonable. During happy hour, from 5-7pm Monday thru Friday, you can expect rolls under $5 and an assortment of appetizers starting at just $2. For a filet at the Teppan grill, the prices jump drastically; expect to pay around $25-30.

Overall this is a great restaurant and it comes highly recommended.