Shogun Japanese Grill Started San Antonio Construction
A new Shogun Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar is under construction at the site of a former Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Dining Out
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Shogun Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar is expanding its Texas footprint with a new location in San Antonio. The site, formerly home to Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet, is currently undergoing significant renovations.
Why it matters
The development brings the restaurant chain, which also operates in New Braunfels, to a new location on the city's Loop 410. The project represents a notable shift in the local dining landscape by repurposing a previously vacated restaurant space.
The remodeling project for the property at 111 SW Loop 410, 78245, carries an estimated cost of $350,000. Construction involves adding a new dining room and updating the building's exterior with new wood.
The players
Shogun Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar
This restaurant chain operates locations in Texas, including an established business in New Braunfels.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
This state agency oversees professional licensing and regulatory filings for various commercial projects.
The details
Construction teams are currently working on the structure, which includes scaffolding around the perimeter and interior expansion efforts. The site sat vacant following the closure of Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet in 2023.
Timeline
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet closed its San Antonio location in 2023.
A filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation occurred in August 2025.
The remodeling project was originally scheduled for completion by March 1, 2026.
Ongoing construction was observed at the restaurant site on October 12, 2026.
Culture Shift
This project follows a pattern set by recent conversions of former buffet properties across the city. Transforming defunct buffet spaces allows established restaurant chains to gain footprint in high-traffic commercial corridors without breaking new ground.
Local diners can look forward to a new sushi option in the area once the construction project concludes. The renovation of this specific Loop 410 property is expected to revitalize the former buffet space.
The takeaway
Repurposing existing restaurant real estate is a common strategy for chains looking to expand their footprint quickly. Residents should monitor the site for official grand opening announcements as the final stages of the exterior renovation conclude.
Further reading
For more information on local restaurant expansions, visit the San Antonio Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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