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Octopus vs. Calamari – What’s the Difference?

Octopus vs. Calamari – What’s the Difference?

Octopus and Calamari live in saltwater from the tropics to temperate zones. Like clams and oysters, octopus and calamari are mollusks (invertebrate sea creatures), classified as cephalopods, meaning “head-footed.” The ”arms,“ are connected to their heads, while the rest of the body is in front of the head. Characteristics: Cephalopods are physiologically similar to other …

The Quick Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Sake

The Quick Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Sake

Made from fermented rice grains, sake is an adult beverage with unique serving styles and social traditions. Because there are so many ways to enjoy it, first timers sometimes find this international drink a little intimidating. That’s why we’ve put together a quick beginner’s guide to help you get acquainted. Serving Temperature While you might …

Celebrate Your Anniversary at Shogun Japanese Steakhouse

Celebrate Your Anniversary at Shogun Japanese Steakhouse

Every year, you and your significant other share an anniversary that  represents your enduring love, which is why you strive to make each celebration even more memorable than the last. Whether honoring one, five, or 50 years of togetherness, here are a few reasons why Shogun Japanese Steakhouse is the perfect place to commemorate this …

How Is Japanese Cuisine so Healthy?

How Is Japanese Cuisine so Healthy?

Eating healthy and eating out don’t typically go hand in hand. For patrons looking for a guilt-free way to enjoy a delicious night out, however, there are some flavorful fares that also happen to be incredibly nutritious. Whether you’ve made a New Year’s resolution or a lifelong commitment to making the best food decisions, here’s …

Kid-Friendly Dishes at Shogun

Kid-Friendly Dishes at Shogun

Plenty of people think that authentic Japanese restaurants cater to adults with a polished palate. However, you don’t have to have the most refined taste buds to enjoy an amazing Japanese meal. In fact, the menu at Shogun Japanese Steakhouse was designed with picky patrons in mind—and these are some of the top kid-friendly (and …

4 Ways to Add Wasabi to Your Dinner

4 Ways to Add Wasabi to Your Dinner

The color green is often associated with health and wellness, and there are quite a few foods that live up to the shade’s standard. Packed with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, wasabi has a lot of patrons wondering where they can get more. Here are a few ways to add this popular ingredient to your next …

6 Appetizing Appetizers to Kick off Your Dinner

6 Appetizing Appetizers to Kick off Your Dinner

Ordering appetizers can be tricky. If you choose something too heavy, you might end up full before your meal even hits the table. But if you skip out completely, you miss out on a complete dining experience. Instead of accidentally filling up on soda or watching the clock until your entrée arrives, check out these …

What Is a Teppanyaki Chef?

What Is a Teppanyaki Chef?

A teppanyaki chef is more than a cook who’s mastered the teppanyaki style of cuisine. Being a successful teppanyaki chef requires equal parts performance and culinary mastership. On top of their duties to perform and prepare meals, teppanyaki chefs must have even greater multitasking skills to keep guests full of food and information. Teppanyaki Style …

How to Easily Use Chopsticks

How to Easily Use Chopsticks

You might be familiar with how to use chopsticks for everyday meals, but taking on more complex dishes can seem like an unreachable milestone. To make these traditional utensils easier to use at every level of expertise, we’ve put together a go-to chopstick guide. For Specific Dishes Despite how daunting it may seem, there’s not …

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Shogun Japanese Steakhouse on International Drive is where talent, fresh flavors, and entertainment ignite on the grill. Our teppanyaki shoguns bring the heat and humor in an unforgettable dining experience unique to all restaurants on International Drive. Dine with your crew around the teppanyaki or at a table. We also love hosting gatherings and small parties.

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