Aref Saade, founder of The Shogun concept and treasurer of The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Café, Night-Clubs and Pastries, revealed that his premium sushi restaurants are now offering take-out and delivery services under the name of “Shogun To Go”. Discussing the innovation, Saade said, “We import the food packaging used in China and Japan and assemble it here to guarantee optimal quality during transportation, home consumption and storage.“ He added that this is especially important when it comes to raw fish, which has a level of acidity that interacts negatively with certain types of cardboards and plastic packaging, risking the spread of disease over time. “We’ve also revised our entire concept and menu, thereby adding more options. We also use authentically-imported ingredients and sauces from Japan to better cater to lovers of Asian cuisine. Furthermore, we merged our Chinese restaurant with our Japanese one to serve a broader audience,” Saade said. The casual/fine-dining Chinese-Japanese concept falls under The Shogun umbrella and is titled The Shogun Lounge. “We’ve also re-established our partnership with the GIA Group and now have Shogun outlets inside all Duo restaurants. Best of all, the system, kitchen, food, quality and service are identical in all branches,” he said.
