Farmville: A Hibachi Paradise

Will:

9/6/11

So for our readers who are not located here in Farmville, or those who are but have been living under a rock, Farmville's Japanese restaurant population has exploded over the last year. We now have three Japanese restaurants which include: KJ Hibachi, Musashi Asian Cuisine, and last but not least Shogun. I would guess that Farmville now has one of the highest Japanese restaurant per captia, east of the Mississippi. Also don't be surprised if little Tokyo section of Farmville starts developing over the next year or two. That being said, the two fat guys have made sure to judge the restaurants not only on food but also ambiance.

This week we decided to tackle Shogun because it was the first Japanese restaurant in Farmville, it actually showed up on the scene at the end of last year. (Also they had quite a generous coupon in the annual "great deals" packets handed out to students). Shogun's location is almost humorous because it is located next to and shares a restroom with the "stop in" BP gas station in town:

The actual location of the restaurant seemed to matter little as I walked inside and admired the great Do It Yourself decorating job that greeted me:

Yes, that is the lighting inside Shogun. We have the beautiful standard gas station fluorescent lights that have been blotchily sprayed painted purple and orange. It is something that was extremely hard to capture in a picture and must truly be experienced by all. The romantic power these lights bestow on Shogun's partons would make Aphrodite herself quiver.

If that wasn't enough, when approaching my table I was able to truly appreciate Asian culture by taking in the decorations mounted on the wall:

I was readily calmed and relaxed by the beautiful Diet Pepsi can and plain stemless glassware on display. Also felt inspired by the more creative decoration of two mountain dews angled in a true showing of Asian craftsmanship.

But alas, all my quorums and laughter were silenced when the food was finally delivered:

I order the Hibachi Steak Tips medium and got exactly what I wanted. The perfect amount of food and taste left me thoroughly stuffed. The vegetables were crispy complemented the sauce and beef incredibly. I will have to say it was the finest meal I have had yet in Farmville this year. Just as we asked for the checks and were prepared to leave an absolute jewel was dropped upon us:

The orange was the sweetest I have ever had in Farmville and was a great ending to the meal but for its sweet taste and absolute surprise appearance.

Overall Shogun gets a fat guy approved rating on its food but not on its decore, perhaps a perfection option for takeout? Stay hungry my friends.