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Shogun Japanese Restaurant is a premier dining destination in Santa Cruz, CA, offering an authentic Japanese restaurant experience. Our menu features a wide range of traditional Asian restaurant dishes, including mouth-watering sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese favorites. As a popular Restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz, we take pride in serving only the freshest ingredients, carefully prepared to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're in the mood for a quick Sushi takeaway or a leisurely dinner with friends, our cozy atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable experience. Our chefs are dedicated to crafting each dish with precision and passion, ensuring every bite is a delight for the senses. Conveniently located at 1123 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Shogun Japanese Restaurant is the perfect spot to indulge in a culinary adventure. Join us for lunch or dinner and discover why we're a top-rated Japanese restaurant in the area. Book your table now and experience the authentic flavors of Japan!

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Carl Foisy
Carl Foisy -Google user
7 months ago
Fresh fish, nice service by Jenny, and fair portions. We stopped in for boys night, and walked to the Santa Cruz Warriors stadium for a GLeague game. Solid sushi joint. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes
TheBayArea831
TheBayArea831 -Google user
a year ago
I love sushi. A client suggested to eat at Shogun. I tried the shrimp tempura roll. Also ordered the Gyoza. Yumm. 2rolls and appetizer were $31. Great deal. Didnt get a chance to take pics of the menu, next time! Service Dine in
Qiming Liu
Qiming Liu -Google user
3 years ago
Miso soup was great, not too salty. Shogun poppers were excellent, jalapeño with salmon, spicy mayo, sriracha, and cream cheese. Donkatsu was also good with huge amounts. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50
Russell Xavier (IG: #bushidobites)
Russell Xavier (IG: #bushidobites) -Google user
a year ago
Refined and unique yet inexpensive authentic Japanese cuisine I would most certainly recommend. I had the Teriyaki steak/ vegetable tempura Bento, and my girlfriend ordered the Teriyaki chicken dinner, both complete with a salad and miso soup. We also decided on a Soft-shell crab appetizer,...Read More
Marcy Johnson
Marcy Johnson -Google user
5 months ago
We went on a Sunday night and there were a lot of people waiting to be seated. So when they offered us a table by the door, we took it. It was pretty cold, but I figured we would be served something hot quickly. By...Read More
Daniel Silva
Daniel Silva -Google user
10 months ago
Ordered sushi (orange blossom and crunch rolls) and the Tonkotsu ramen, along with a side of edamame. Service staff was friendly but the restaurant was understaffed and it took a long time for food to be served. Presentation was lacking in general, but the food was overall...Read More
Deanna Delgado Prichard
Deanna Delgado Prichard -Google user
2 months ago
We were excited to try Shogun after living in the area for two years and finally decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately, our experience was a bit disappointing. To start, we ordered edamame and a crab roll as appetizers. My husband’s crab roll came out...Read More
Soham S
Soham S -Google user
5 months ago
Great food and excellent service. Very unique set of Sushi offerings here. I've never seen such a diverse Sushi menu with contemporary ideas. Loved it there. Shogun spicy sushi is a must try. Other than Sushi, curries are also delicious. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere:...Read More
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A A -Google user
3 months ago
We came during a quiet time but still had to wait 5–7 minutes to be seated, even though there were plenty of empty tables. The waiter was busy cleaning and doing other tasks, but we could have been seated and used that time to look...Read More
Kelly Wenzel
Kelly Wenzel -Google user
3 months ago
Dined alone while traveling. Bustling and a bit chilly due to the open door all night. But the service was attentive and lovely. And the spicy Santa Cruz roll was fantastic! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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