Can be very slow due to the business. more

Ok, so the sushi here is pretty good. I had the smoked sake and hamachi , both of which were delicious enough. The hamachi was very buttery and the sake had a hint of smoke that gave it a nice twist on the traditional salmon sushi. But the ambiance is non-existent, the service is akward, and the inside of the... more

An excellent Japanese restaurant that is suprisingly located in the heart of downtown Boise. Their sashimi and bento boxes are awesome and very reasonably priced. The place is usually packed with a waiting line (tells you that locals and visitors have found a great place to eat) so get there early...otherwise, expect a 30-45 minute wait. Wait staff is friendly... more

I travel to Boise several times a year, and everytime I'm there I have to visit Shige's at least once. And he always remembers me. When I say I'll be back in one month, and I come back a month later, Shige says, "It's already been a month?" It's not a really fancy place and I can't say much for... more

We were very impressed. There is such a huge variety of sushi, and they definitely take pride. It got a little busy and service was okay, but friendly service made up for it. more

I have travelled all over the US and Canada and have eaten sushi from San Diego to Montreal, but I must confess that I found the best sushi of all in this most unlikely of places. Shige's is short on ambience and service but long on what counts. The food and the Chef. Shige the owner is there slinging raw... more

Another in my series of sush places recommended to me by my students when I travel. As unlikely as Boise, ID might seem for sushi excellence, stranger things can happen. Shige is a homespun 2-man operation on the second floor of a quaint downtown mall that uses miniature Japanese floating boats to convey the fare to your plate. See what... more

Can you find sushi in Boise?? Surprisingly ... the answer is yes! Imported wealth and the environment of Boise as a "2nd home" has the well-heeled in search for sushi in this land-locked town. So there are actually quite a few choices ... from hotels to restaurants to teriyaki places. But the folks who know ... go to Shige. Here... more