Chef Aaron presents very well. He was funny and personable. His food was well prepared. He definitely made our celebrations a great one!!

We were visiting and in town for vacation with our family and got so lucky finding this place... the food was amazing and fresh but our chef was the highlight of our evening!! He was funny, kept us and the kids entertained and we just overall loved the experience!!! Thank you Chef Aaron for sharing your exuberance and hospitality!! read more

Disappointing Experience, Especially for a $700 Dinner? We came here to celebrate a birthday, expecting a great Teppanyaki experience, especially since we celebrated the same person here around the same time last year and had a very good experience. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different. First, no properly functioning air conditioning in a Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant in the Coachella Valley, in August? With a hot grill directly in front of you? For a dinner that ended up costing our group around $700, this was simply not acceptable. There was a sign on the door stating that "due to extreme weather" the AC was not working at full capacity. But we were here at the same time last year, during the same Coachella Valley summer heat, and the AC worked perfectly. So it is difficult not to wonder whether this is really about the weather or whether the owners simply have not prioritized fixing or properly maintaining the system. The service itself was good, and I actually felt bad for our server. They were clearly extremely busy and doing their best while apparently understaffed. Drinks took forever, and there was no manager in sight helping the team, checking on guests, or addressing the uncomfortable temperature. When customers are spending this kind of money for a special celebration, they should not have to sit through dinner sweating next to a Teppanyaki grill while an overwhelmed staff tries to keep up. I don't blame the server. This felt like a management and ownership issue. At this price point, guests should expect a comfortable environment, adequate staffing, timely drinks, and visible management, especially at a restaurant built around cooking over a hot grill. Sadly, compared with our experience last year, this was a major disappointment,dinning out should come with a much better overall experience. read more

Horrible setting. It was so hot, did not feel any ac. Waiter was pouring sweat and I saw it trickle down and was scared it was going to drop into our appetizers. Went for an anniversary dinner and early Father's Day. Put it in the reservation and told server, IT WAS NOT acknowledged at all. The meat had freezer burn and everything was HEAVY salted. The server also messed up our bill and the people sharing our table tried to get away with paying less. They had four people and it was just me and my husband. The show was lackluster, he could not even spin the egg. Would not return here. Don't do it. Expensive for what you get. read more

Highly recommend for a special occasion! I took my boyfriend here for his birthday, and we had an amazing time. The food was so tasty, the service was fantastic, and they give you a ton of food! I ordered the salmon with veggies and rice, which was incredibly delicious and a huge portion. My boyfriend got the steak, and he is still talking about how good it was! Watching the chef cook our food right in front of us added a really fun, entertaining element to the night. We left completely full and can't wait to go back! read more

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My family and I came to Shogun Restaurant for New Year's Day dinner. We were hoping to set the hibachi dinner, but they were full and we didn't think about making a reservation for the hibachi. We ended up staying and just ordering off their menu. We did order the hibachi meals and honchos basically the same food minus the show. Food (3/5 stars): - Hibachi New York Steak: nothing special, asked for medium steak, served nearly well done steak. Comes with miso soup, salad, grilled veggies, yakisoba and steamed rice - Hibachi Teriyaki Chicken: nothing special, comes with same starters and sides as the New York Steak above. - Shogun Roll: very tasty, probably the best thing I ate here. - Baked Mussels: flavorful, good appetizer if you like mussels. They have an extensive menu, soy may be difficult to make your meal choice. They have a Happy Hour Food and Drinks Menu (available everyday from 3pm-Close) with $4, $6 and $9 items. Service (3.5 stars): Hibachi was not available without reservation, but my fault for not thinking I would need a reservation on New Years Day. Waiter was pretty attentive, but I knock off a star for error on my bill (was charged full price for the baked muscles $13 vs the $6 happy hour price). Ambiance (4 stars): the hibachi area is fairly noisy, but expected due to the performances and the noise from cooking. They have another side room for non-hibachi customers by the bar which is much more quiet. I can't rare the hibachi show meal, but but the hibachi meal without the show is basically the same food and is not really worth the price to me unless you had the show as the quality/taste of the food is not that great. Based on the Shogun Roll and the Baked Mussels, I'm sure other menu items would be much better. The Happy Hour Menu has some good deals if you come after 3pm. If you follow them on IG and post a picture of your meal, they will give you a free dessert. read more

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We used to really like dining there as well as ordering takeout but the last few times have been a big let down. Most recent experience is the whole reason I'm here, I ordered yakisoba but got fettuccine noodles that were dried out & the rest of our steaks were grossly under seasoned. It seems like every time we go or order takrout I keep going through something and that something isn't just enjoying our food. I've given them multiple chances so now here I am.... done with that location. read more

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We decided to try this new hibachi spot, but honestly, it's hard to beat Mikado, and we were right. The food was just okay, nothing that really stood out or made us feel like we'd found a new favorite. We couldn't help but miss our go-to place the entire time. What really brought the rating down was the price. For what we got, it felt extremely overpriced, especially compared to other hibachi options in town that offer better quality for less. The one thing this place does have going for it is the ambiance. It's classy, comfortable, and definitely less crowded than the competitors, which made the dining experience more relaxed. But overall, it didn't live up to the hype. The cook was also entertaining and different from the typical hibachi show. If you want the "chef's gone wild" experience ask for Joe S. read more

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This Shogun restaurant is among the best places we visited here in Palm Desert! Authentic environment, fresh seafood, as well as great service attitude, everything made it a must try restaurant! We visited here on Feb 17 to celebrate the Chinese New Year holiday. We were warmly greeted by the reception and waitresses. They even prepared a surprising gift for our 6 year old boy as he was a little afraid of the "volcano" on the food! Look at the chicken toy. My son was so happy to meet his new friend! We enjoyed our new year dinner so much! We will come back! read more

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I honestly was not impressed. I went here to celebrate my cousins birthday. The restaurant is nice and the fire outdoors definitely gave it a nice element. However the food was meh. No seasonings and the colossal shrimp tasted like it just left the ocean onto my plate. Fresh, but I could taste the ocean. Not sure if the chef we got was new, but he was awkward trying to connect with us. read more

It was a hot day in the valley. And walking in here felt hotter than outside. Temperaturewise it felt like there was no AC plus they're cooking infront of you so it was just extremely hot. I went on a double date. My friend was sweating a lot. My husband was so hot he didn't want to even eat. The sides were good such as the salad, soup, rice, noodles, veggies. We order a filet medium rare and they cooked it well done unfortunately. I ordered a specialty drink and it melted so fast and watered down. Maybe if i came during the winter it would be a better experience? The server Letty was very nice! read more

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The food is good however, the drinks were poorly made. You could tell the bar tender did not have help. The service was fine. Our server was very nice and friendly but that didn't make up for the lack of actual service required for a party of 11 people. When we sat we were approached yes but not with water. After 10-12 minutes someone in our party had to ask the bar for water directly while going to the bathroom. It took another 15 before we got our alcoholic drinks. Appetizers didn't come out and teppanyaki chef took a long while and had incorrect counts for food. Sushi took significantly longer because our server didn't time it right. Very disappointed in our experience considering the 3 other staples have always been consistent and inviting. Management was worried about corporate standing rather than customer satisfaction or loyalty. I tried to speak with her (Stephanie) numerous times but it was all about her job security not the customer. Sad to see. read more

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First of all--CHEF AARON IS AMAZING!!! He made our vacation 100x cooler, best chef we've ever had. This restaurant is also by far the best hibachi place we've come across. Happy hour prices are insane, you get so much more food for what you actually pay for. Cheaper compared to other hibachi spots for sure, delicious quality meat, seafood, and appetizers. Gorgeous place inside and out, it was the perfect dinner spot for our 4 year anniversary. read more

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Food quality is not the best overall. However the entertainment was unique with different jokes and tricks. It was very pricey for the quality of food. Sauces were all a bit different than the usual. read more

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How can you not love dinner & a show in 1. Shogun has that!! Their happy hour is great!! play mediocre Love the Chicken Karage & Shishido peppers . For dinner we both have the ribeye & colossal shrimp & the kids love that they have smaller portions of the picky eaters!! read more

Best Sushi Chef in the Valley!! Manny is top chef here! Creative custom rolls and excellent service!! Come meet Manny and taste for yourself! read more

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Shogun was such a great experience! The food was delicious, the service was amazing, and the atmosphere was so fun and welcoming. Everything came out fresh and tasted incredible. The staff was super friendly and made the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend Shogun to anyone looking for a great meal! read more

We had a fantastic evening dinner at shogun and were treated as VIP. Enjoy having Jr as our Teppan Master Chef read more

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We went to Shogun in Palm Desert while celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. We were seated and offered beverages. The manager came by and spoke with us for a while, he was very friendly and pleasant. He was sharing a story about his travels and the opportunity to do so with his company- lots of longevity there. The food was presented and prepared in the traditional teppanyaki style. We shared a sushi appetizer that was very good and then we both had the filet and shrimp dinner and of course we had to get the fried rice. The chef was fun and engaged the whole table. I had to get the kitty cat souvenir cup as well! So much fun. My only "wish" was that they acknowledged our anniversary, other than that it was great. read more

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NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!! The other family whom Chef ALEX given extra food to did not even directly tip him after he was finished. I would've tipped him directly if my family was being treated the same but there seems to be "favoritism". Reserved for 6pm today for Mother's Day Sunday, 05/10/2026. We were seated upon arrival but Chef ALEX did not begin until 6:50pm. Chef ALEX did some tricks, cool. Unlike the 1st time when visiting this location, chef at the time did not do tricks nor talk at all, seriously. Although, I did like chef ALEX tricks. There were some things that I did not like after. Chef ALEX kept giving extras (fried rice, shrimps, and teriyaki chicken) to the other family at the table!! He only cared to ask the husband & wife. He never cared to ask my family if we wanted extras!! Chex ALEX only talked to the other family (family lives in Coachella, son goes to La Quinta HS, young daughter is 4, wife, & husband)!!!! He never bothered to ask my family (my 5 year old, me, my elderly father, & elderly mom) anything!!! Seriously??? My daughter was waiting for you to talk to her too!!!!! She even told her grandpa after that she was waiting for you to talk to her Chef Alex is Hispanic, other family is Hispanic, however my family is non-Hispanic. Maybe they can "vibe" due to cultural similarities hmm Aside from the chef, I was being charged $2/extra egg! What??!! This business is not aware that egg prices have gone down!! Also that man/husband from the other family got free fried rice as "extra" unlike me who had to pay because I requested it. My dad wanted the extra fried rice but chef ALEX gave it to the guy instead because he only asked him!!! WILL NEVER BE BACK!!!!!!!! KOBE'S IS WAY BETTER!!!!!! ALSO THEY GIVE FREE DESERT AFTER UNLIKE THIS BUSINESS!!!!! read more

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First of all they were slammed. They just started a new all day happy hour and boy it was busy. We sat at the bar, and Edwin the sushi chef was slammed, he was down two chefs and still made sure to go above and beyond with his skill and care. At one point his entire window or service platform was entirely filled with rolls and the servers couldnt keep up with him! All the Sushi he made was exceptional. Happy hour saves you big time, next time youre there go to the sushi bar and say hi to Edwin, he will make sure you come back. read more

Shogun Restaurant - Clean plates tell a story. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Went to celebrate my moms birthday and had the best time. We had Chef William and he was very nice and friendly. We had great conversations about food, culture and family, it was wholesome. The ambiance was cozy and the food was delicious. They had a Wagyu on special so we ordered that and oh my lanta, one of the best I've ever had. We also had chicken and shrimp, both full of flavor. Great times, great food, great company. Would 100% go back and request Chef William read more

Shogun Restaurant - Lobster, shrimp, scallops, veggies - Sushi Bars Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We've been here several times. My family loves the food, the show and atmosphere. Servers and chefs are courteous and professional and the food was delicious!! read more

We got lucky this was close to our hotel , when we walked in we were greeted right away and sat right away, very friendly staff the manager would also check on the guests , we sat at The bar and the bartender JOSH served us right away ! We were surprised how quickly We got drinks and food , he was friendly and we Appreciated the quick service and that he kept us entertained . Thank you for the hospitality read more

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ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE customer service DO NOT RECOMMEND 0/10. Servers are horrible don't even come up and check up on you

I recently read some unpleasant reviews primarily because of a faulty air conditioner not the service or the food...our night out was perfect and I don't say that lightly. Arrived and were seated quickly...our chef Humberto arrived with a smile on his face and it remained there throughout the meal. The food was great and prepared as we wished and the portion was larger than I remembered from our last visit. We were normally lunch patrons but now we'll become dinner customers also...it's not just a "birthday" place..food is yummy and the service great. Oh and the air conditioner had obviously been repaired. read more

Took my son and granddaughter to dinner here last night. Food was ok but not as good as even Benihana. Service was great and did not have to wait. Not sure I would go back. read more

We got seated right away because there was a cancellation. So we got lucky. But we did see many groups waiting a while to be served. The chef was friendly and the food came out hot and perfectly cooked. Portions were generous too. read more

Chef Aaron... kudos dude, you had such a great vibe, made everyone in our part of 10 extremely comfortable, joked in English, joked in Spanish, taught us some Japanese, put on a cool show, and food tasted great!!! Best chef we've had to date at this location. read more

William was our chef tonight, and he absolutely killed it! The food was extraordinary, and the steak was cooked perfectly. He created such a fun and welcoming environment for my husband and me, kept us smiling and laughing, and was incredibly attentive throughout our dinner. We had such a great experience and would definitely come back. Hopefully, we're lucky enough to get William as our chef again! read more

The worst shogun I have ever been to. If you are visiting and on vacation & are thinking about eating here, think again. The place is so hot inside, the restrooms are filthy, and the service sucks. We ordered Shirley temple, and we asked where are the cherries? The server told us those are for kids only. Are you freakin serious? Poured us a flat sprite with grenadine and hardly any ice. Asked for waters with lemon, no lemon- no straws. Ordered sushi that took forever! No chopsticks, chef burnt our food and had a lack of flavor. This location BLOWS! Save you funds and go somewhere else. 0/10. read more

We went to Shogun to celebrate a family birthday and were literally blown away by the fabulous culinary experience! We were greeted at the door by Albert who with a smile and generous heart put us all at ease by informing us of every detail surrounding the dinner. He introduced us to our chef...William...who was without question THE Best and most entertaining cook we could have asked for. The food was unbelievable and the hospitality and pyrotechnic grill actions had the children and adults enthralled. In short, we would recommend Shogun to all of our friends and neighbors! it was a memory-generating experience for our family! Cheers! Grandpa and Granddaughter read more

Came here for the food ended up with a great show. Thank you Joe for the awesome culinary display and comedy throughout the dinner. Also thank you to our server Will for the attentiveness and for getting it all right. Shogun is one of my favorite places to eat for this reason. Staff is always wonderful and accommodating. Compared to all other teppanyaki this place stands alone. read more

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Chef Aaron was amazing! Islam was amazing as well - had a wonderful time. The food was cooked to perfection and everything was delicious!

Chef Aaron was amazing with such a positive character made the experience worth coming for! Come check him out at shogun!

Aaron did an amazing job! We were celebrating my mother in laws birthday and it was her first time at Shogun's, he put on such a great show for us It was a very fun time with him, he made us laugh and impressed us with his skills! What a great way to celebrate, cant wait to return again! read more

Aaron was amazing he is a wonderful chef and great entertainer. He made our experience a night to remember.

Willian did such an amazing job entertaining us and making our experience so personal and full of laughter!! We felt like we were the only people in the restaurant. We will definitely be back! read more

Shogun Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Came for Mother's Day and our Chef Aaron was just amazing from beginning to end. He had a great personality. Cooked beautifully and He was funny and made our experience very enjoyable. read more

We had the pleasure of being entertained by Aaron and his guest chef, Ratatouille. A stuffed version of the cartoon rat tucked away in his hat. I eat at teppenyaki often so I'm not even fond of the entertainment aspect, I just love the food, so the fact that I'm taking time to leave a review holds a lot of weight. Compliments to chef Aaron, his lil buddy Ratatouille and the rest of the hosts at Shogun of Palm Desert. (This is the same review I left on Google but i am being very sincere.) read more