Shojo – Number 35
May 30, 2019
We ventured into Chinatown for the restaurant Shojo, described as modern Asian cuisine.  First impressions from the wall graffitied outside is that this is definitely a modern and fun looking restaurant.  Open the doors and Wow!  It’s like walking into a wall of ‘people’ noise; it was actually quite a shock, they must have good sound proofing as it was not obvious from the outside, but in a good way.  If you’re in a large party, be prepared to speak loudly to be heard.  With two however, it was great and a brilliant atmosphere.
Straight to the very lively bar for cocktails. Â Shojo claim to have a Japanese spirit list unrivalled in the city, so we had to test it out in the cocktail list. Â Who knew there was such a thing as sparkling sake? or sake liquor? Â Very delicious, possibly a little strong. Â Hick!
The food at Shojo was trying to be Asian but is what I would call classic American, with an Asian twist. Â Wu Tang Tiger style Ribs (Thai basil, shallot and peanut topping), Far East Baja style Fish Tacos (they’re tacos, they’re good, what can I say), Monkey chicken wings (chicken wings with a sweet and sour sauce rather than buffalo) or the signature dish, the Shojanator (a burger in a Bao bun). Â Everything tasted good, but it’s not what I call Asian…but modern Asian? Â Yeah OK, maybe; American Asian fusion? Â That’s more like it.
A fun place, a really good night out, great cocktails and excellent sharing food of the Asian-ish genre.
