Shogun Japanese Restaurant is a small place that Thomas describes as, "minimalist Japanese". There is a definite Japanese flavor to the simple decor with white paper lanterns hanging above each table. Seating is limited to about 10 tables and a sushi bar. Dinner plates have an oriental design and other plates complement them although some are made of plastic. It seems like the people who manage the establishment have a repeat clientele since they greet many diners by name as they come through the door.

RESTAURANT:	SHOGUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT
	1385 Washington Street, W. Newton, MA
	November 21, 1999
MEAL:	Dinner
BREAD:
SALAD:	Small with bib lettuce and slivers of carrot, topped with a soy based dressing (included in "complete meal")
APPETIZER:	Small bowl of translucent noodles in a sesame sauce, rice crackers, miso soup (included in "complete dinner") All are average.
ENTREE:	Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura Complete Dinner ($13.45) Good but not great! Comes with rice. A mixture of zucchini, sweet potato, broccoli, and shrimp. Batter is light, but dipping sauce is a little sweet for our palate.
	Fish and Vegetable Tempura ($9.95) Very Good.
DESSERT:	An orange cut into quarters
OTHER:	Very pleasant wait staff
	Lots of sushi offerings
	Parking on the street at meters
	Warm or cold sake available ($5.25 large)
	Japanese beers, plum wine and other wines avaialbe
OVERALL:	B