Shogun

Shogun is a Houston hibachi chain, they have 14 restaurants in the Houston area.  This one has been here since we moved to the neighborhood, so I figure they are doing something right.  I've been a few times with family for the hibachi but this was my first time for the bento box lunch.  I'm a real fan of these.  I also wanted a roll--the server recommended the Cypress and Sumo rolls, and I chose the sumo.  Between those items I had plenty to eat.

The sumo roll was well executed--crab, shrimp tempura and several other meats wrapped in a soy paper roll.  It is a creamier roll than I normally have, but I was happy with it.  Good for protein lovers.

The bento lunch started off with onion soup, which was tasty--fried onions and mushrooms in a dark broth, nice and salty to start things off.  I  had the Unaju (eel) lunch--I very much enjoy Unagi sushi, so I figured I would like this.  The waiter commented that he had not served it before, so I guess not many people order it.  Eel is a soft fish, with a soft skin kind of like salmon and a very subtle flavor.  It was exactly as I expected and very good.  All components of the meal were flavorful and nicely presented.  I would say that the fried rice was decent, but it had a strong umami/smoke flavor that might not be for everyone.

The restaurant itself has a very classy, understated decor.  It's a very nice atmosphere for relaxing with friends and family.  Service was very good, though the restaurant was not at all crowded so maybe not so much of a challenge.  The hibachi dinners are competently executed and worthwhile--it's not my favorite in town (that would be Ichibon down in Greenspoint) but it's good.

The Unaju bento box

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