Located in the heart of Chinatown (right below venerable dim sum destination China Pearl), Shōjō has become a go-to neighborhood spot for modern Asian cuisine. The menu, which balances contemporary renditions of traditional dishes (like dumplings and bao) alongside plates with more European leanings (like steak frites and duck fat fries), is prepared with the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients.

The Tyler Street restaurant offers a unique, fun, relaxed space and a thoughtful drink program to complement the cuisine. The back wall is adorned with an elaborate mural depicting the red-faced, red-haired, alcohol-loving Japanese sea spirit for which the restaurant is named. Diners and drinkers can take it in from cozy two-tops that line the space or from roomy high-tops in the bar, where the team of bar professionals serve house-infused gins and vodkas, a carefully curated list of sakes and an array of well-loved tiki drinks.