Shogun is my go-to takeaway sushi roll place in the city. While I despise food courts with a burning passion and will forever call them communal eating grounds, I do put my hatred aside for this place. The staff are super friendly and always serve you straight away. In and out within 90 seconds — standard food court stuff. They do 3 sushi rolls for $ 7.50, which is pretty cheap in comparison to some other places. The real difference between Shogun and somewhere like Cherry Blossom is that the Shogun sushi rolls themselves are much better value for money. They’re never stingy on the fillings, or try to trick you with heaps of rice. There’s always a hefty amount of salmon in the salmon and avocado rolls. Also, they ASK if you want wasabi, rather than simply forcing you to burn your taste buds. I’ve been coming here for ages, and will be for the foreseeable future.
Lana G.
Place rating: 3 Australia
Department store food courts = no. Grab and run yakitori = yes! Food courts blow. We all know it. And for those who disagree with me, I respect that, but I’m deeply suspicious of your world view. Despite my intense dislike for the food court as a cultural phenomenon, I *will* dash in and dash back out again if there is something worth my while. And the yakitori in Shogun is most definitely worth my(and your) while. These authentic grilled chicken skewers are seriously delish. That sauce! Among the best, and definitely the best takeaway version of yakitori I’ve ever had — and cheap too! If you’re after something a little more substantial for a snack, these are definitely the go.
Larry D.
Place rating: 4 Australia
I’m fond of a sushi or… six on a nice day just as a snack. But when I have the hankering in the Mall for some quick grub, Shogun is on the shortlist. Serving up some of the fastest and most authentic dishes that the Mall has on offer. Grab a plate, grab a friend, and choose for a wide selection of donburi and even sushi! With well-seasoned meats and flavour to boot. It’s all thumbs up from this guy. Luckily it’s in one of the better food courts and isn’t overloaded with the fast-food franchises that garner most of the attention.
Dindo V.
Place rating: 5 Australia
Tucked away on the Food Court level, you have to take the escalator down as soon as you enter the front of the Myer Centre Ground Level, but don’t worry you won’t have any troubles finding this place, keep going straight after getting off the escalator, turn left when you see the big pink Wendy’s sign, and it’ll be right there staring at you, whispering you name to come forward to the green sign. Once you arrive, you will be immediately greeted warmly and happily by one of the Japanese customer service attendants. Even though they are all dressed in pretty kimonos, they all understand spoken English really well, so no problems whatsoever understanding my order there. I happily pulled out $ 20 for the«2 dishes with rice» deal and was overjoyed to be charged only $ 15 for three different types of Japanese food. Come on! I got Chicken Teriyaki slices with Teriyaki sauce(make sure you ask to pour heaps extra sauce on, cos they’ll initially give you very little sauce), a stick of yummy Yakitori AND a Teriyaki chicken sushi roll AND a juicy tea!). I have one word for you. TERIYAKI. It was so delicious that my entire soul was immersed in my meal. After one bite of chicken teriyaki, I was sold on the $ 15. No surprise Shogun has been around for a long time, I still remember going back here so often during my high school days. Customers are in constant demand(one come quickly one after the other), and a good range of different Japanese food, not just sushi like some other Japanese places! Shogun is truly a lunch favourite of mine in Rundle Mall, and definitely one of the first destinations I think of for lunch. Depending on how busy the food court gets(and it does get full at lunch hour so get in there early if you can), you ca either take a seat in the Food Court or just ask for takeaway(they don’t ask you this, you have to tell them yourself) — Shogun Japanese has«Shotgun SERVICE»(this means«really quick» in Aussie street slang). Shogun is everything you need if you are craving Japanese — it is quite small like every other shop in the Myer Food Court and it’s not really a restaurant that you can enter inside, but it is enough if you want a quick meal on the go, and is so affordable. The size of the serves were perfect for me, however for a few extra dollars more you can have two of whatever if you want to double up on something. There have been times where I get two serves of chicken teriyaki because it’s soooo good. The biggest negatives: the very little sauce they give you, and how packed the Food Court can get next to Shogun. If you can get in early, you can loudly say«Shotgun Shogun, suckers!» Apart from that, once you get your seat, you’re in Teriyaki heaven.
