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Shogun

4.1 (208 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Delmar roll, special harvest roll (tempura sweet potato and pumpkin), takoyaki
Jinna L.

This is my second time here and it is still one of my favorites in the area. Small space but cozy and quiet if you are there for a late lunch/early dinner. The Tom yum soup had a perfect level of spice. My dining-mate didn't care for the faux-crab in hers but I didn't mind it. The takoyaki special appetizer was a very tasty and well fried bite. The rolls were truly great- good balance of ingredients and just enough sauce! The service was solid- our courses were well timed and they were attentive but not hovering. My red bean mochi was a nice finish to the meal! The amount of food we got for the price was also impressive. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Asma A.

Sushi was quite solid for the area. We got the crunchy shrimp roll, shrimp tempura, Boston roll, healthy roll, and a California roll because I can currently only eat cooked rolls. While they were a bit on the smaller side and not super rice-heavy, I thought the ratio of rice to filling was appropriate and didn't find myself missing it. Everything tasted fresh and nothing tasted odd. The only con was that for 5 rolls, the restaurant only provided 3 packets of soy sauce which was really just not enough. However, I'd order again.

Bottom left clockwise: New York Roll, Dragon Roll, Salmon Family Roll
Stephen L.

High quality sushi restaurant in downtown Albany. I ordered 3 rolls: Dragon roll ($12)- very tasty with eel and avocado; New York roll ($8)- really liked the inclusion of mango in here to give some unique sweetness; Salmon family roll ($15)- gotta get this if you're a fan of salmon as it has some spicy salmon inside with salmon and salmon roe on top I also ordered the Creme Brûlée and Berries for dessert ($7). The custard was not as smooth and creamy as it usually is for creme brûlée and it didn't have the normal torched sugar crust on top since the berries were on there. That being said, the assorted berries tasted fresh and sweet and went well with the savory custard. I thought the prices for the creme brûlée as well as the sushi maki rolls were pretty good. I came on a Sunday late afternoon and there were only a few others dining inside, so it was very quiet. There is lots of seating inside and also a parking lot conveniently right next to the restaurant. The staff were fairly friendly and the service speed was decent. Overall, I don't have many complaints about Shogun, and the reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because it didn't have anything particularly special about it and the environment was a bit too quiet and empty. Nevertheless, the sushi is definitely high quality and Shogun is certainly deserving of at least 4 stars. It should also be deserving of a visit from you if you are a fan of sushi.

Helen Z.

This was the first place I ate at in Albany when I came for my interview (didn't know I'd be here for four years at the time) and I just forgot to review it all these years. Their sushi is surprisingly fresh for Albany and we've been ordering platters pretty often, especially during the past few months. I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the special rolls, but sticking to regular sushi here is very safe and the best I've had in the region. I've also had their steak, curry, and some other dishes, which pale in comparison to the quality of the sushi, but nothing was terrible.

fresh, delicious, perfect sushi
C W.

We had the most delicious sushi here while in Albany. It was fresh, delicious and ready when we arrived. the owner was extremely friendly and accommodating and made a gluten free chicken dish for a family member who is gluten intolerant. We were impressed all around and will be back here again soon.

Kristen T.

This is my favorite spot for lunch when working in Albany area! They provide excellent service, comfortable environment, and great and would like to have a busy representative in the middle of their workday. Alice & Lou are so helpful!

California Roll
Chelsea F.

Very quiet, polite, clean and the food was great! Server was nice and informative. First time trying Thai food and I Enjoyed it.

Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, and Spicy Yellowtail rolls to go.  Total $20!
Paul J.

Driving aimlessly around Albany, with nothing else to do, I stumbled upon Shogun and immediately had a craving for a spicy tuna roll. How does one trust an unknown sushi place in an unfamiliar landlocked city? Start with a few rolls, then go from there. Starving, I took a quick look at the menu and ordered a Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll, Spicy Salmon roll, and Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail roll. The "crunchy" effect is made by adding bits of fried tempura batter to the spicy fish mash. Three rolls for less than $20! And a good amount of wasabi and ginger to boot. The spice added a kick but wasn't too outrageous, the crunch was minimal but effective. The rice was subtly sweet and didn't overpower the rolls. Overall, great rolls for an excellent price. Given the quality of the rolls, I'm definitely coming back to try the sashimi. On top of all this, there's free parking out back and the wait staff were really friendly -- Shogun is definitely worth a try!

First time here and I'm very impressed with the place. Shrimp tempura, tuna roll, pink lady, and masago.

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