Great place to enjoy sushi, drinks, and catch the World Cup! The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We also loved the edamame, and everything came out looking just as good as it tasted. The atmosphere was relaxed, the TVs made it a fun place to watch the match, and the service was friendly. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We really wanted to give Shangri La a fair chance because our first order in the last 5 years was through Uber Eats and not entirely the restaurant's fault we had such a bad experience. So we headed in for dinner a couple nights ago and, unfortunately, it was worse than our smooshed Uber Eats delivery order. I don't want to bash any small businesses but there were so many things that went wrong. The salmon on the lion king roll was noticeably stinky fishy. I eat sake sashimi at least 3 or 4 times a month, it's my favorite fish and it shouldn't be "fishy" at all unless it's on its way to going bad. This was the biggest reason for deciding to leave this review instead of letting it go. Someone could get sick. The best roll was the warrior's roll, and I'm not very big on the texture of unagi but it was really good. My step little loved her chicken teriyaki which I also tried and agreed. The chicken thighs were moist and delicious but could have done without being completely drowned in thickk teriyaki. The miso soup was fine but had wonton strips in it which I'd never seen before. And lastly, the stuffed mushrooms were delicious, but they are the size of a quarter and cost $11.95 for 4 teeny tiny mushrooms. Our server was trying really hard but it was obvious he hadn't had much training. He seemed overwhelmed and was definitely struggling and that feeling just got worse and worse through the meal. Everything we ordered came out randomly and with no organization. We ordered a large Kirin after verifying with him that they had bottled Kirin. They did not have it bottled and he brought us a draft and when we asked about the bottle he was apologetic but said "he already poured it..." So we felt like we had to take the draft. It spilled all over the table while I tried to pour it into two glasses because we were sharing. The check took a solid 20+ minutes after we ate and at that point I started getting irritated. Our server walked past us at least 10 times and I'm pretty sure he forgot but we couldn't get his attention. When he brought it over, he cleared our plates to box up all of the sushi we'd barely touched and he accidentally spilled soda on one of our rolls. Honestly, I wasn't even mad at the kid, it's not his fault he wasn't trained. The restaurant needs to work on whatever is making the salmon fishy and bring in someone to train their front of house staff. We unfortunately will not be returning, probably ever. read more

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Let me start by saying HELL YEA just for the wasabi itself.. damn near burned my brain up! That's the kind of heat I'm talking about! Usually I order extra wasabi from spots cuz it's not too hot.. Test it here first, lol. Was at Lodi Street Fest & stopped in. I ordered Dad's & Crunch Roll. Rolls were excellent, and with the wasabi heat.. Perfection! Pull up! read more

Food was okay overall. The sesame chicken was a little different than what I'm used to, I was expecting breaded strips like most Japanese restaurants serve. That said, the young host and server were incredibly friendly and kind, which really stood out and made the experience sweet. I'll be back, but I may skip the bento box next time and try more of the Chinese dishes instead. They also take Apple Pay, which is definitely a plus. read more

Shangri La - Hot N Sour Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lodi, California

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Let me tell you about some garlic noodles! I love garlic everything garlic so these really hit the spot. If you're unsure if you want Chinese food or a bento box or sushi come here! The hot and sour soup is my favorite also. Always good service. It's an older place but it's all good and they have a bar with drink specials. read more

I randomly found this place before heading down to the movies and wow this place was super good! I ordered the teriyaki dinner box and also for appetizers we ordered calamari. I loved the dinner box so much, it has rice vegetables and the teriyaki sauce and chicken was super tasty. My friends also ordered their sushi which is very popular and the dinner box. There's a lot of options to chose from id recommend you all to try. read more

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Loooove shangri la! Sashimi bento box and delicious sangria Go to sushi in Lodi! Best bento box read more

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From the Yelp reviews, I didn't see too many people order chirashi at this restaurant so I decided to try it. I am so glad I did! It came out pretty quickly and the portion is so generous. The fresh thick slices of sashimi were more than enough to fill me up. The sushi rice was lightly seasoned and went well. At the end, I only ate about half the rice (because I usually eat smaller than average portions) and had to take a break before stuffing the last 3 pieces of sashimi in my stomach. The price was extra reasonable and certainly more than enough food for me. The agedashi tofu (not pictured) had more of a panko breading (instead of a light wet batter) and this made it a little heavier of a dish for me. My friends ordered a handroll, a bento box, and a singapore fried noodle. The singapore noodle was also gigantic and delicious, according to them. Overall this was a great place for a casual dinner. In this little town of Lodi, this was certainly a surprise find. read more

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We went for another sushi place but they were closed so we went to this place. We walked in it's very dim. We ordered chowmein which was good. We got fried rice it was plain. The goyza was yummy. We got 3 sushi rolls the Lodi the atomic and the crunch. Food came out fast. Good alternative to other places if they are closed. read more

So for my nieces birthday we went here to celebrate, large group of about 24 people. It was a Friday night, but they let us make a reservation and sat everyone down quickly as they came in. With the amount of people in our group the service was on point! Quick to bring out the food, drinks, refills, anything we needed. The food was amazing, I had the teriyaki chicken bento box, so I got a little bit of everything, perfect amount of food and reasonably priced. Others had sushi rolls, the volcano roll was the favorite. Some had prawns, edamame, a little bit of everything. No one complained about their food, including the kids. Place has nice decor, full bar, and clean. Will definitely be back, and highly recommend. My 9 yr old niece told me "you need to give them a good review." And I sure am lol read more

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I have celiac disease, so eating gluten-free is a medical necessity, not a preference. When I visited, I specifically asked if certain sushi rolls could be made gluten-free. The waitress seemed knowledgeable and assured me they could. When the food arrived, I asked again to confirm that the rolls were gluten-free, and I was told yes. I even double-checked a second time because of my celiac disease, and I was again assured they were gluten-free. Later, when I called to order the exact same rolls, I was informed that the rolls I received during my previous visit were actually not gluten-free because the sauce on them contains gluten. I was told that to make them gluten-free, the sauce would have needed to be removed. This means I was given incorrect information multiple times and was exposed to gluten despite clearly communicating my medical condition. For someone with celiac disease, this isn't just an inconvenience--it can cause significant health issues. I hope the restaurant improves its staff training regarding gluten-free menu items and cross-checks allergy-related requests more carefully. Customers with celiac disease rely on accurate information to protect their health. read more

Ambiance- The decor has not changed since they opened the business ages ago. However, it's always clean. There are tv's in the bar area with either sports or news available for watching. They can accommodate large groups as well. Service- Always good. Have never had a bad experience. Food- A wide variety of food, limited if you are gluten free or have food sensitivities. Some dishes can be made with rice noodles, but may run into issues with sauces. Generally, the food is on the saltier side, but there is still so much to choose from. They do have decent prices for Happy Hour drinks. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! The food is delicious and beautifully platted! The staff is friendly, welcoming, and very engaging. We've always had a wonderful experience, and do our family gatherings and birthday parties there too! The drinks are tasteful and presented well! I highly recommend this restaurant for the best sushi in Lodi, CA. read more

favorite sushi place that i've tried so far!! i always come here with friends/on dates. lots of different options not just sushi!! staff is very nice and friendly, and the ambiance of the place is my favorite part (aside from the food lol). read more

Shangri La - Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lodi, California

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It's such a beautiful day that we decided to drive out to Lodi from Elk Grove to try this restaurant and I'm glad we did because everything we ordered was so good. We ordered the fried agedashi tofu which was so good I didn't even get a picture lol. The tuna ceviche with wonton chips was 10/10. You can also order this as a sushi roll. The Warrior roll and Lion King roll were also really good because they were really flavorful. My favorite thing about the rolls were that they were cut perfectly to the size that would fit in your mouth. I hate it when I have to bite into a sushi roll lol. The service was also 10/10 as the staff were attentive and always checked on us with everything we needed. This is important for us because we have two young children who always need SOMETHING. If you know, you know. We got the crème brûlée for dessert and the top was torched which my daughter loved because it had a bit of the crunchy sugar. Perfect for her to run out that sugar around downtown Lodi on a beautiful Saturday. We will definitely be back! read more

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I think for the price, this place is overall good. We ordered the honey walnut shrimp, chow fun, pan fried noodle, spicy tofu soup, chicken fried rice. It was for 5 of us. The pan fried was exactly what I envisioned. I thought the noodles would be dry and crunchy af with the gravy but it was soft. All good though, just a heads up, it was still good. Service was really nice and attentive. Also I like the spicy soup. It was actually spicy but just enough before it was overwhelming. It might be spicy for a lot of people (in this area) if ya catch my drift lmaooo. But if you can hang, try it because its delicious! And this is coming from someone who just recently started eating spicy! The ambiance is really nice too. They got projectors and TVs playing all kinds of sports and what not. There's a wider restaurant seating area and then there's a bar. Pretty big restaurant - didn't expect that. I'd say its worth bringing the family here if y'all are in Lodi craving some Asian! read more

We used to dine here pretty often many years ago, management fell off a bit then. After some downtown festivities we decided to grab a quick dinner. We can definitely do without the rolls, it was mediocre for both Dan Dan noodles was actually the hit!!! It was extremely delicious! Service and staff was attentive, they were busy but we had two young gentlemen check on us frequently. Restaurant is a bit dim. read more

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We always enjoy our meal at Shangri la. They have very good service, their staff is very friendly. Their atmosphere is very relaxing and also great if you're a sports fan. They always have sports on in the bar, it's nice to have a bite and keep up on the scores. read more

Yuck! Hot and sour soup was no good. I can't speak for the rest of their food, but maybe I will try someday. My Aunt and Uncle use to say how delicious they were. read more

Not understanding the mixed reviews. Maybe I came by on a good day but the food is fantastic. Got the tuna ceviche, stuffed mushrooms, and a few rolls. Each was super fresh and delicious. Also got some standard Chinese fare, Mongolian Beef and Sechzuaun chicken... both were solid. Service was excellent as well, we were greeted warmly and seated quickly. Food came out not long after ordering and plated quite nicely. Ambience is nothing special but it is cozy and comfortable. Looking forward to going back soon. Cheers read more

Was looking forward to going here for my birthday. We waited in line and were ignored. People kept cutting the line. The person seating people was disorganized and we eventually left. The owners need to let staff know to welcome customers and have a system for seating people. read more

Their food is good but when I get Sushi their seaweed is always chewy and I don't like that. Other than that, everything else is fine.

This place used to be good. We hadn't been for a long time, but decided to go there for dinner. Big mistake. First off, the hot tea was barely lukewarm and we told the server and she said it would take 20 minutes to get hot water. Our sushi roll came and I couldn't believe how small it was compared to a few years ago. It did not taste fresh. The soup and the rest of the dishes came at the same time - all barely lukewarm. We told the server three times, she offered to heat it up in the microwave. We were hungry and just ate it anyway. The bill came and it was $80. We asked for a discount because the food was cold and she said she couldn't do that. We asked to speak to the manager. He wouldn't come talk to us and told the server no discount. Of course we paid the bill and left. Terrible experience. read more

On my recent trip to California, I visited and had lunch with my dear friend. She wanted to try Shangri La located in historic downtown Lodi which creates a friendly and inviting environment. Once inside we were greeted promptly and enjoyed a nice environment, friendly/efficient service. The food selection was very fresh and good trying- Thai Spicy Tofu, Honey Walnut Prawns as well as Sweet and Sour Chicken and one other dish with white rice. All the food arrived together, and it was evident very fresh and delicious!! When I'm in California and the Lodi area I will definitely go back!! read more

staff was friendly and service was great, but overall the food was pretty mediocre. we started with the crazy edamame (fifth slide) and were not impressed. they were supposedly soy sauce tossed, but tasted and looked very plain. they had a tiny hint of spice, but no flavor. i've never seen edamame done this way and was super surprised when they came out. the rolls and roe were fine, not bad but also not our favorite. the orange chicken was not how we remembered it tasting (it's been years since we've been here) and we were disappointed in that. again, not bad just not amazing either. the mongolian beef was good and my second favorite dish behind the szechuan style green beans which were good and pretty spicy! by pretty spicy i mean we actually were really spiced out. the chow mein was good, but i wish it had a little more flavor. the food came with white rice which we didn't know and were happy to see. the portions were pretty big which is standard when the food is family style. for the portion size the prices were also pretty standard compared to other local asian restaurants. we were super bummed that this place wasn't what we remembered it to be. read more

Shangri La - Chow Mein - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lodi, California

Best service all the time! Jamie is amazing and food and service is spot on. Definitely a spot on Lodi to check out! Chef approved!

Excellent food every time. Great Sushi They have everything you want. Services is always great, TV's to watch your games and excellent drinks. read more

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Best asian food in town. Great taste and service, thanks Agustin! Good accomodations and options!

The only Sushi Restaurant i go to in lodi. Not saying the other places are bad but there's more to choose from. Tiger roll, volcano roll, dragon roll, spider roll, eel roll, anything roll. Service is really nice. The bar lady is friendly. read more

The staff was great!! Sat us quickly and were super welcoming. Food was delicious, must try the mom roll and the dad roll. The vibe feels like a good date night. A little dim but a good place to have dinner read more

Nothing tasted fresh. Had better sushi at sprouts store Martini was straight running alcohol read more

Beautiful restaurant and the service was excellent. I really enjoyed the Mongolian beef bento box. I recommend the spicy edamame and tempura mix. Will be returning to try the rest of the menu and it looks like they have great drink selections and specials read more

Love me some Shangri La. This is my go to sushi spot. Whether it's dine in or a to go order they always make my food the best! I always get two spicy tuna hand rolls, and an order of the salmon nigiri and the hamachi nigiri with jalapeño. I also love love their key lime tini & all their other tinis are delicious as well (a bit strong but that's the point. You have one drink and you're good to go LOL.) I love the lighting in their I do prefer a darker ambient. I wish they played some light music though that would take the experience to another level. Regardless, I love it here. read more

Had a date night with my husband tonight, the food was fabulous. The service was good. We were finishing our second drink when we paid our bill, immediately after paying in cash with a 25% gratuity we were asked to move to a smaller table so they could seat a large party the restaurant was empty where the party could have been seated. We have never been asked to move in any restaurant and thought that was the rudest we have ever been treated. we left immediately without even finishing our drinks that we paid dearly for. read more

I've been here many times and love the variety of the food for the price however today I was disappointed by the Teriyaki beef. It tasted purely of charcoal and was too chewy to swallow. We sent the dish back and went on to enjoy the rest of the meal. Until we received the bell and they refused to remove the price of the dish saying that we ate over 50% of the dish. However I took a picture of the dish before the meal and right before we sent it back and as you'll see we did not take over 50% of the plate. I was disappointed and will not be returning. read more

Shangri La - Orange Chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lodi, California

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Sushi, tofu and green tea, and ice cream! Same great customer service and great food! Girl time with 9 of us! read more

Shangri La - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lodi, California

Shangri La is a lovely spot in Lodi that offers plates and options for everyone. Love coming for sushi rolls and their dinner bentos. I always enjoy the Sashimi bento and it's plenty of food. My partners favorite roll is the Warrior roll and I like the Mom and the Saigon. Add a Luck Dragon to top off a perfect meal. Servers are always nice and attentive. I prefer sitting near the bar area as it feels livelier, but the dining room offers a more intimate atmosphere. read more

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This place never disappoints! We hadn't been here in a while and since we were in town we just had to stop for lunch. Our waiter was super awesome (we remembered each other from a long time ago) and so were the young guys helping out with refills and cleaning up. The food was delicious. My husband had some kind of roll with salmon and another mix of some sort. I had the chicken teriyaki bento box. Our water was never empty and we were definitely taken care of. The place was pretty busy but that didn't stop them from making sure we were good. The place is pretty cozy and I love the big comfy booths. We will never stop coming here! I will always recommend this place. read more

The food is always fresh and tasty. The waiters are so kind as well. Me and my dad have been going for years because sushi is my favorite food and this place always fulfills my sushi cravings and brings me joy. read more

Delicious every time. My husband loves their n Mongolian beef. Make sure you tell them not spicy if you don't like spicy. I love their fried Gyoza. We often get the mom roll with soy paper, chirashi with just all tuna, bbq albacore, volcano roll and warrior roll. read more