Shobu

The hamachi carpaccio was bomb!!! Best I’ve ever had and the cinco de mayo was amazing! Service was fast and very helpful and the sayuri sake was tasty! :)

Well say good by to a good thing. Management changed, menu,& chef
Was pretty disappointed probably not going back

I went there recently for my birthday, best Sushi I’ve had in Las Vegas by far! I’ve traveled to Japan many times, mostly the Tokyo and Yokohama areas, and I’ve eaten Sushi at some of the best restuarants there. I have to say, without a doubt, that this is as close to authentic sushi as I have found, and, as it turns out, the Sushi Master is from Japan. The service was excellent as well, I never had to call for service, as the waitress was very attentive. They also have the American style rolls as well! It was the best birthday I’ve had in my 53 years!

Too bad the management changed.
It used to be a super good place to go, offering free soup, which was extratridelicious and nice big rolls made from the hearth.
Not anymore tho’.
Last time we visited, we ordered a Coke, they brought over a Pepsi, and kept calling it Coke for some reason. Sounds funny, but my wife got irritated.
Anyway, the food was, ok, not too bad service, but I definitely miss the old Shobu

AHH, this was supposed to be my 100^th review… but it’s 101^st. That’s okay. =)
Went here for my birthday after a bit of research of other karaōke bars /​restaurants. I am SO glad I picked this place. I had a party of about 12 people, so we reserved the larger karaōke room. It was the PERFECT size and while there was less karaōke and more mingling/​booze/​sushi (totally OK with that), it was a great size for that too.
I made reservations, like, the day before online and called the day of just to confirm (I’m always paranoid about things like that) and everything was groovy.
We had 2 servers and they were both extraordinarily awesome that night — they’d check in on us for waters, dirty dishes, etc. and whenever we’d ring the bell they were instantly at the room.
Food — wow. Food was delicious and decently priced. Not my #1 go-​to spot for sushi but if I want a great time with friends, drinks, karaōke and Japanese I’d go here before anywhere else.
They were also really great about letting us bring in our own food! I had a cupcake cake and a vegan cake — we just had to let the server cut the cake with a knife. =)
We went on a Saturday night around 7 or 8 and stayed for a few hours. Most everyone picked up their own stuff but my fiancé was really adamant about picking up most of the alcohol, any food he could and our room rental. Surprisingly we didn’t break the bank — their alcohol is average priced.
I was a little sad that such a fun place didn’t have more going on in the restaurant portion on a Saturday night but the other karaōke room next to us was having a blast! We almost went over but didn’t want to be weird lol.
Great for a chill party! I definitely want to come back here!

Too bad I’m leaving Las Vegas. After 7 years I finally found the best sushi place! Dig it… check it out!

Good food. Good service.

I used to frequent this place with my boyfriend and friends, and we always had a great time. The food and service were fantastic.
But I think there was a change of ownership or something. All new staff, and the food doesn’t taste the same.
A few weeks ago my boyfriend and I went here for a date night, we each ordered one roll (I can’t remember the names) and a tempura sampler.
The tempura was all delicious, some of the things I had never eaten before.
But then we got our rolls, and they were both awful. I don’t know what it was about them, but we couldn’t eat either of them. The customer service was also lacking. Our waitress also never came to check on us. We had to flag her down to get our check.
We were polite about the lack of customer service, and the yucky food, but I don’t think I’ll be returning here in the near future. Maybe it was just an off night? I’m not sure.

Although I never «check-​in» on Unilocal,I am a Shobu regular. This is a japanese place with Korean employees. It contains different sized karaōke rooms on the left & a sushi/​sake bar & restaurant on the right. Ive grubbed & sang multiple times & its always a good time. Yummy food is priced from dirt cheap to reasonably pricey. I recommend the WHAT THE HECK roll! In addition, they have drink specials all the time. You must grab some sake or soju & order a beer pitcher for your friends. If not, theyre cocktails are tasty. As for karaōke, the selection isnt up to date with the radio, but you’ll find different languages & genres. Service never is a problem because you have a CALL button on your table. Come hungry & thirsty!

Very nice atmosphere!!!

So the happy hour is 5−8pm and has some really good stuff to gnosh on…
for only $ 3 !!! YES…$ 3 !!!
shiso firecracker rolls
maguro leek salad
tempura mix (2 shrimps!)
potstickers
and more…
$ 5 Asahi /​Saketinis
$ 8 main entrée rolls… assorted…
I would have given 5 stars but the consistency was off as I have been here twice and the first time was great with the 2 younger chefs… second time was an off night and an older solo chef which the presentation and the flavors seemed a bit off…
especially the leek salad which normally looks amazing with the contrasting colors of the peppers and greens… this time was kinda blahhhhzayyyy.
Service is good and attentive, although the Host Jin or James? was not in…
Décor is unique although appropriate for the venue, have not tried any singing yet… but there’s always next time…
If you’re looking for a good value happy hour or just good japanese in general, give it a try… there’s only so many decent japonaise spots in town and this is one of the better…
domo arigato !

All the servers were extremely friendly and attentive, the prices are reasonable, the food was yummy & the décor of the restaurant was very nice & CLEAN! What more can you ask for???
For dinner I ordered the Kahlua pork lumpia, Candy Shrimp, Dynamite crab legs, Green Tea Honey Toast & the white peach martini. all of which were yummy! :)
After our meal my friends and I ordered 4 rounds of sake bombs… the host made sure to make every round fun and even got the restaurant involved!!!
I will be going back & recommend this place for everyone.

Finding the location of this place was easy, except it’s hidden behind a building in a small center. But you won’t miss it while driving down Decatur between Flamingo and Spring Mtn. The ambience of the place was quiet at first, but music got a little louder as the night went on. The décor of the place was awesome with trees and lighting through out the entire restaurant. Upon entering I was greeted by a hostess and the server we had was on top of it. He was super perfessional and very attentive.
As the night went on, this place was packed. I am aware that they also have a karaōke room as well, but did not attend that section of the room. The room sat around 75 – 80 people, and has a small bar area.
The menu appeared to small at first glance, but that was only the happy hour menu. The selection of sushi and bento boxes available was impressive.
I ordered a few items on the menu to try including my favorite the Touch Down Roll as well as the leek salad. The food was delicious and the server, upon ordering sake bombs, are absolutely delightful. This place is fun and full of energy catered to all ages. Don’t forget to try all the carparccios, if yu like it raw. I had all three — the Filet Carpaccio, the tuna carpaccio and the albacore cappaccio. All three had distinct tastes and textures. The food was really fresh and I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is near Chinatown. A place worth checking out, especially during happy hour. They had salads ranging from only $ 3.00 and delicious rolls ranging from $ 8.00.
Sake bombs are a must try. The entire restaurant cheers you on while you’re downing your bombs. Definitely a must try experience!
Oh and don’t forget sweet honey butter toast with ice cream for dessert. This dessert is to die for!!!
Also. one more thing. Service here was absolutely awesome ! There’s a red button at the corner of every table for you to ring your server if you needed something, and we never had to ring our button even once. Jay was amazing and we really enjoyed our experience here. Thank you Shobu staff for making this an awesome experience for me and all of my friends.

Though I am a full blooded Korean, I’m not much of a Karaōke guy, but I do love to drink. A legitimate korean bar, or sooljib, is defined for its traditional worn and wooden exterior/​interior. Sure the tables don’t look like it came straight from the more recent and local furniture stores but the worn wooden furniture defines the atmosphere that we Koreans enjoy during our endless nights of drinking.
Coming from Los Angeles, where Korean bars are quite copious, Shobu definitely does the best job in resembling what I have known as a «sooljib» for a very long time. The service is quite consistent. They don’t tend to lag or ignore and since all the tables are a bit condensed to one area, the servers keep in touch with all our needs. But I wish they gave us more service (free drinks). Not saying that I want free drinks all night, but for the amount of liquor my friends and I have already spent on since our discovery of the spot, I think it’s time that we get a little something something for our business contribution. But nothing comes free in this world so I understand the business perspective in not giving us service soju.
Their menu offers the usual side dishes and what not. They also have different combinations that you can order whether it be two sojus + two beers + two sodas + a plate of snack. It all varies based on what your appetitte desires.
The prices are pretty standard. Soju is normally anywhere from $ 11 – 13 a bottle and all other more valuable liquor is far above that ceiling so I suggest you stick with soju.
Smoking is normally not allowed inside the restaurant but I’ve seen countless amount of people just smoking away regardless of the regulations.
Oh, and for all you underage kids, yes they do accept you. Just make sure you don’t look like you’re in middle school =)

I am a huge Shobu fan!
I have not tried out their karaōke yet, but that is another story to be told. This is a place you should not judge by its cover! Despite its shabby exterior, Shobu offers a beautifully decorated interior, with a low-​light romance ring to it. I have gone here many times before and have ALWAYS enjoyed my time.
Walking in, it is a restaurant ran majorly by young Korean servers. They are always pleasing the customers and always have an upbeat attitude. The food they serve is a fusion between Japanese dishes and Korean dishes as well. Dishes such as sushi, tempura, teriyaki, and kalbi can be found here!
It is a little bit on the pricier side but I would say it’s well worth it. The food is excellent and I think I’m in love with their Kalbi! If you’re here for drinks, I would recommend ANY of their flavored soju! Yum! Lastly, I would say their sushi is either a hit or a miss here. Some days, I’ve had them fat and yummy. Other days, I’ve had them falling apart. Maybe that would explain my ⁴⁄₅ rating.
Regardless, I would always come back to Shobu! Oishi!

A perfectly singable alternative to bigger private room karaōke establishments. Plus, I adore the interior of the restaurant half! However, I really didn’t sample too much from the menu, so I don’t have much to report on that front.
We ended up at Shobu on a Saturday night after waiting too long for a karaōke room at a bigger place down the road. The rooms at Shobu were cheaper and without a wait, so it was a no brainer. The room held 10 – 12 comfortably, or you could squeeze in 15. Cost was $ 15/​hour, which is totally reasonable! They bring in plenty of water, tambourines, special little mic condoms, and the service button is within easy tapping distance.
The song selection is nice. They had super current songs and plenty of Korean songs too. Every song we selected was available, unlike some other spots where some songs are in the book but missing from the system. The control is in Korean, so it helps if you come with your closest Korean pals. Otherwise, you may be at a loss at which remote buttons to hit.
The karaōke room was a hot one. We had to crank the portable A/​C down to like 60 degrees, but at least they had a separate unit in the room.
Another bonus is that they have a full menu and a full kitchen, but again, I didn’t sample a good deal of the food, so I can’t say if it is delicious or not. However, I would definitely come back to just have a drink in their restaurant because I really loved the cozy, cute interior. I would also return for karaōke. My current song of choice: Ready For Love by Bad Company.

I’m reviewing their karaōke services only, as I haven’t eaten here quite yet.
My friends are big fans of karaōke, so we go to establishments with private karaōke rooms often [which is great for everybody, because with the exception of one person, we all have horrible voices =p].
As far as the rooms go, it was pretty standard. Their small room can hold about 10 – 12 people comfortably, up to 15 if you all want to smash together. Had two microphones, two song books, & two tambourines. All pretty much what you would find at other establishments.
There is a button on the table, to call a server into the room so that you can order drinks/​food if you like. Which, I found convenient, as most other establishments have that button located on the wall next to the door, therefore making someone get up. Not a big deal, I know [but I’m lazy, haha]. And, every little extra convenience helps. Another neat little thing they do is provide water — without having to ask. Again, not a big deal to ask for water in other places — but it was nice.
So — if you’re in the mood to sing your heart out, only to embarrass yourself in front of friends versus complete strangers, this is definitely a good option if you’re not in the Chinatown area where most other karaōke establishments are.

Karaōke & Sapporo!
We were in the area, and had a hankering for karaōke, so we checked this place out. Appears to be just a restaurant at first glance, but they have the karaōke rooms you can rent by the hour. There were 3 of us, so it ran $ 15/​hr. It was fun to try new songs without the fear of pissing off a crowd, and it was fun to be in control of the music.
Menu listed Sapporo on draft for $ 12.95 a pitcher, but they said their draft was «broken», so we drank large Sapporo’s at $ 6.95/ea. 2 hours of singing and a few beers came to $ 60.
It was fun to switch it up a little, and I’m sure if we are ever in that mood again we will return.

I go to this place PURELY for the karaōke rooms. I love being able to rent a room with my friends and sing without being self-​conscious or surrounded by random people.
As far as the food, their sushi menu is not that great (I mean, come on, they don’t even have volcano rolls). I’ve never had anything else, either, but I don’t really see a point in going here for the restaurant.
Basically, I’d go for karaōke and nothing more.

The food was NOT good. The sushi rolls fell apart, the food was coming out after we were done eating majority of the meal, the rice was sticky.
The waiter was nice but… not coming back.