I had to try Shoga Sushi Bar when I was passing through a few months ago, and let me tell you--the sushi was SO fresh and absolutely worth the stop! I tried quite a few things: a crunchy jalapeño, avocado and yellowtail roll (I can't remember the exact name, but it was PERFECT), yellowtail collar, seaweed salad, jalapeño poppers, green tea, and avocado rolls. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. But what made me enjoy this place even more was the atmosphere. Great ambience, relaxed energy, and genuinely good vibes from the staff. You know those places where the food is excellent AND you just feel good being there? This was one of them. It felt like a little treat in the middle of my travels, and I'm really glad I stopped in. Fresh sushi, lovely atmosphere, great service--definitely worth trying if you're in the area! read more

Came on a Saturday night and we were seated right away. The service was great throughout our visit. The gyoza was excellent to start with! The sushi rolls were good, and I would definitely return! However, they weren't as good as I remember from my last visit. read more

It was my dining partner's birthday and I asked him where he wanted to go to celebrate. This was the place he selected, and I was thrilled to experience it for the first time. The restaurant is in a strip mall and is quaint in size, but mighty in performance. The ambience is a little dark and moody-I love the black walls and the string lights-it's a total vibe. For being such a small place, they've figured out the acoustics well and it isn't overpoweringly loud, which I appreciate. Seating is cozy but comfortable and everything is beautiful. The menu is modest-not multiple pages like I've seen elsewhere. That actually feels like a good thing-no need to try to cater to every possible roll out there, pick what you do well and stick with it. Although I enjoyed all the rolls I tried, there were two that were a little tricky to eat. I prefer being able to pop a whole piece in my mouth at once, but the Salmon Crunch and the Spider rolls were so big that I have to cut them up. Otherwise, it was a great experience, and I enjoyed everything. I'll be back! read more

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Came here with a group of 10, and our waitress was so sweet! She let us know she was new, but honestly, she did such a great job managing our large party and making sure our gluten-intolerant friends were taken care of. She kept drinks topped off and checked in on us frequently, which we really appreciated. We ordered a ton of sushi, and they brought it out on a huge platter that looked amazing. I had the gyoza, which were good, the soy sauce they serve with them was a little different, but in a good way. I also tried the Vegas roll, which was tasty. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their food too. The restaurant was clean and had such nice vibes with the hanging lights above us and little table lamps. Overall, a really good experience! read more

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Beautiful interior. Driving up it was not what I expected. The service was amazing and very kind. Music was the right volume and a great vibe. The food was great and I would come back again. read more

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Best Sushi Bar in Utah, full stop! Food is phenomenal! Waiters are attentive, friendly, and engaging and the ambiance is spot on! Trust me, you won't be disappointed! read more

Absolute top notch high quality food. My favorite spot in Utah County. The Tuna Tataki is next level!

First time here and pleased with the quality of the food. Appetizers started with seaweed, edamame and potstickers! The picture provided was the first course followed by a plate of Special Rolls. The fish was fresh, service was good. My suggestion is the serve the large platter as two boards primarily so we can start to enjoy the food instead of waiting for the big board to be populated considering there was only 3 in the party. The place was busy all night which tells you so something. We did have some of the Kobe beef that was also good although never had it prepared as a slice of meat on rice. The other downside, if you partake, no beer or liquor. In most other states you can BYOB but Utah doesn't allow it! Place is on my top 3 at the moment. read more

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This has been my staple sushi restaurant for a few years now. They consistently deliver great quality, it's reasonably priced beautiful and delicious. Every time I order I find myself browsing the menu wondering if I've made the right choice because all the specialty rolls look so good! Our agadashi tofu was fried to perfection and silky smooth. The broth was rich and a tad sweeter than I like but still delicious. The interiors are straight forward - nothing too fancy. They do have the classic mood lighting that you find in most sushi restaurants. The service is very attentive, helpful, and kind. The parking is easy bc they share a large lot with a variety of other businesses. I love this business and they will always have my service as long as the quality keeps up!! read more

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Holy cow!! I'm never eating anywhere else again!! Not only is the atmosphere outstanding but the servers, especially Angel, were so knowledgeable and kind. The actual sushi itself was amazing. Everything was so obviously fresh and made with intention. 10/10 recommend!!!!! read more

Shoga Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orem, Utah

This is an update to a previous review. Shoga has become our go to place. The sushi continues to be the best in the area. We get very few rolls. They always have some interesting fish. They source the best Uni. We almost always sit at the bar. The seats, unlike many places, have nice backs and are comfortable. By interacting with the chefs, we get more interesting food. This last trip, they had pressed sushi. What a treat. Finally, they serve nice miso soup, and it's hot. Everywhere else just seems to be warm. It matters. read more

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The sushi is subpar. Not the freshest, tasty ingredients, but the fish... not high quality fish. The service was fantastic. Waitress was wonderful! Cute little hole in the wall. read more

Ambience is so fun. Nothing like it looks on the outside. It's darkly lit, beautiful lights on the ceiling, nice booths. The service was awesome, the server was very friendly and very prompt on drink refills and making sure we were taken care of. I believe his name was Titan? The food was also super super good. We got a lot of food. We got the age dashi tofu, which was crips and the broth was delicious. The croquette was very flavorful. Their katsu curry was yummy and the serving was very big. Lastly we got the veggie tempura lunch special, with lots of good items in the bento box. My only complaint was their gyoza wasn't the best I've had. But it was still good so 5 stars it is! Will definitely be coming back! read more

This is my favorite sushi place, easily the best and highest quality I've ever had! I got the ramen this last time and it was incredible, too. The service is wonderful, they make sure you have everything you need and are very nice. It's a darker, cozier setting, and a full experience if you've not been to a sushi bar. It can be pricey, but the food lives up to it 110%. read more

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Incredible my group had the tonkatsu, katsu curry and some of the rolls. Everything was great and good portions. Ambience, music and service were all excellent as well would highly recommend! read more

Shoga Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orem, Utah

We were visiting from California and wanted a good sushi place. I looked through about 10 different reviews for sushi places in Utah. After a long search, I found this place. The food was great, not fishy at all, very fresh. The service was a little slow, but there was only one server. We went for lunch during the week, so it was too busy. I loved the ambiance. It was dim, had strands of lights hanging and not too loud. I would recommend this place to all locals and travelers. We will definitely be back here when we want sushi again. read more

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Been here several times and it has been GREAT - each and every time! Every dish was a masterpiece. The sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth fresh, the rolls were creative and beautifully presented, and the nigiri was perfectly balanced. .If you're a sushi lover--or even just curious--this place is a must-visit. read more

Where is there a better sushi restaurant in the Orem/Provo area?? Tell me? You can't, because this is the best! Everything we ordered we loved!! Such great quality, flavor, generous portions, beautifully plated, the sweet waitress, everything was amazing! The appetizers we ordered were; Seaweed squid salad, some of the best I've had! Pot stickers, SO good! Seared tuna appetizer- delicious! Tempura vegetables were great! I can't remember the names of all the 6 rolls we ate, but for sure we got a dragon, rainbow, and mars, all the rolls were amazing!! Our least favorite was the cucumber roll, but honestly you will love whatever you get here!! read more

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Some of the best sushi I've ever had and also the service is excellent. My family and I first came to this restaurant last year after visiting from Southern California. The waitress remembered us after a year and was genuinely interested in how we were doing. That's very rare in today's day and age and I appreciate that more than the quality of food. read more

By far my fav sushi place in Utah. Any time I try a new place this is the one I keep coming back to. Ambiance is great, staff is friendly and professional, and the food is spectacular. Parking (not their fault) is a bit tricky, but this restaurant is a staple and family favorite! read more

Tasty sushi, welcoming staff, nice ambience. Can't ask for more. Always a good experience.

Great house for a family! We have so much space and it was super close to everything we wanted to do. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Definitely recommend it read more

The food was delicious and Angel took such great care of us! It was pretty busy when we went but she managed to make us feel like we were her only customers! I was so excited when I saw that they had takoyaki and it did not disappoint! It was nice and crispy on the outside and creamy inside with plenty of fish flakes! Absolutely perfect! The Vegas roll was the best I've had in UT County by far! We will be back again & again! read more

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Solid place for sushi and consistently good service. Nice environment that was upgraded about a year ago. read more

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It's a very cool feeling when you walk into the dimly light, string light covered restaurant. The service for us was quick and we were given good recommendations. We loved the sushi rolls. We got the Gobi and the Shoga special. We definitely want to come back and try more. They have a secret menu with some good looking rolls too so don't be afraid to ask! read more

Shoga Sushi Bar - Shoga Special Roll and Gobi Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orem, Utah

I love me a small, tucked-away and dark sushi restaurant. It wasn't too crowded on a Thursday night although service was a bit slow....but our server was very nice and apologized to us for waiting on food. The sashimi is probably the best you'll get around Provo/Orem; it was super fresh! Price wasn't bad for what you get too. We also got the pork katsu and the portion size was huge. The UB roll was a favorite as well as the classic Spider Roll. Would definitely recommend for a date night! :) read more

Shoga Sushi Bar - Small Sashimi Plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orem, Utah

My number 1 go to for quality sushi in Utah county. Very cozy and quint inside with knowledgeable and inviting staff. I've been a regular for years and it never disappoints. read more

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this place had friendly staff, quick service, good portions and a great atmosphere i enjoyed it highly read more

Shoga Sushi Bar - squid salad over rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orem, Utah

AMAZING FOOD AND STAFF!! The sushi was incredible. The staff was so beyond friendly and took care of us.

This is our favorite sushi restaurant in the Provo/Orem area. The food is always good and fresh. The employees are always attentive and friendly, and the ambiance is incredible (they play chill-hop). Plus, they serve beer, wine, and sake. Their lunch specials are good too! read more

I love the lunch deals in shoga, my go to is the salmon bento box or the sushi plate!! It is good price for what you get! This time we got sushi combo (2 traditional rolls) and got the unagi roll, spicy tuna rolls. I like their rolls, some days they have fresher fish than others but overall it's a cool portion and filling. I highly recommend coming for lunch. Parking in the area is quite convenient, big parking area to choose from. Bathrooms are also clean and it has a nice ambiance in the restaurant! read more

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I need to be clear that I'm giving Shoga four stars because of the context: this is Utah County, Utah. It's not exactly known as a seafood hotspot. That being said, Shoga is our go-to sushi spot in the area. We think it's a great combination of fast, solid service, reasonable price, good ambiance, and good quality sushi. Despite being a good all-rounder, it's nothing to write home about. It's a fun place. We like the servers. The quality is consistent. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you go in with this as context, but don't expect to be blown away. read more

I'm not really a, "risk taker" when it comes to sushi places. Luckily, you won't have to be either with Shoga! Been here twice now, and each time was blown away with the quality of the food. The head chef clearly takes his time crafting each roll, and the specials are always exciting. I also appreciate having more than just a menu where everything is smothered in eel sauce, and the miso soup is always on-point. Service was slow one night, but it appeared they were short-staffed. It happens. Waitresses were very nice and accommodating while we were there, which I appreciated. So, if you want sushi, and don't want food poisoning (leave those revolving sushi places alone, I beg you) come to Shoga. P.S. The Citrus Roll and Tequila Roll are fab. read more

Who would think in the middle of Provo, Utah that one could find some of the best sushi. The fish was as fresh as it could be, and they had so many options. The service was excellent as was the atmosphere. read more

Shoga Sushi Bar - Chef curated Box just for myself. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orem, Utah

So yum! Went here on a whim and so glad we did. Citrus and Nature were my favorite.

Very good sushi, tempura, and noodles. Quality ingredients well prepared and served. Unagi sauce perfect - not too sweet.

service was GREAT! sushi was okay. I think that's just because I'm from california and stakes are high lol. decent for utah sushi though! read more

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We are traveling from San Diego and were amazed to find a sushi bar that was as good or better even than the ones back home. Shoga had fresh Nagiri sushi prepared like a work of art read more

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Shoga is our GO TO sushi spot for date night. We love the vibe, it feels private/exclusive, while also inviting and comfortable. We bring our baby on date night and there is never a problem! The service is always top notch, attentive and kind. The food is always perfect! We just get a bunch of rolls and share til our hearts content. Countdown to date night begins! read more

Before you read my review, a few things about me (my biases): 1. I'm a southern Californian who live in north Orange County. 2. I'm an immigrant from Taiwan whose parents owned sandwich shops nearly my entire time of growing up. 3. I lived in southern CA most of my life except the four years I spent in Utah while attending college. 4. I refuse to eat food that's not good. REFUSE. 5. I will DRIVE for food, but I resent having to wait for it. Here's a snap shot of this place if you need a quick review: Ambiance: A Food diversity and selection: B Service: A Food quality: B+ Parking: A We're here to drop off our firstborn to college (my alma mater!) when we found ourselves stuck in our Air BNB without any food... yikes! Breaking the Sabbath but here we go. Our first stop wasn't open though on Yelp it said it was open until 8 (be aware - this is a frequent issue in the Provo/ Orem area) so we looked for another place. Shoga quickly captured my attention as it was one of the only places near downtown Provo that wasn't 3.5 stars (it has 4). At first, I wasn't all that impressed with the selections of what they had on the menu. But as I looked carefully, there is something for almost everyone. Our waiter, was a tad too friendly (maybe trying to flirt with our 18 YO daughter, I can't tell???) at first but proved to be a competent waiter. We ordered (in no particular order): Tempura roll Nature roll Udon with tempura Teriyaki beef with fries (from the kids menu) Katansu (???): I can't remember exactly what it's called but it was a fried steak on top of some curry and eggs underneath, served with rice and slaw on the side The beef and steak were a little rough, and the soup was a little bland, but I think the sushi rolls made up for it. Fresh, beautifully presented and DELICIOUS. I cannot recommend the Nature roll enough, if you like your sushi without rice, especially. So come for the sushi, and sashimi if that's your thing (it is mine!) and I think you won't be disappointed. For what it's worth, the tempura part of the udon was very well done. The soup was just a little plain for my taste. read more

Shoga Sushi Bar - Left: tempura roll Right: Nature roll (totally recommend) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orem, Utah

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