Shokunin

$$ • Japanese, Tapas, Cocktail Bar

Hours:
2016 4 St SW, Calgary
(403) 229-3444

About Shokunin

Shokunin is a modern Japanese restaurant that offers a unique culinary experience. The menu focuses on delectable meat skewers, featuring various parts of the chicken, as well as premium options like A5 wagyu beef. The yakitori is known for its delicious and satisfying flavors, while the A5 wagyu is praised for its rich and smoky taste. The restaurant also serves a popular Tori Ramen with a spicy kick, which has become a customer favorite. Guests often enjoy the incredible quality of the food, noting that the chicken is showcased as a delicacy despite its common perception.

Desserts, such as the acclaimed kiso crème brûlée and sake kasu tiramisu, provide a sweet conclusion to the meal. The staff is commended for their friendly, knowledgeable service, offering sake pairing recommendations and paying close attention to detail. The chef's passion and knife skills are frequently highlighted, with dishes like the shucked scallop and aged sashimi earning high praise. The yakitori grilled over Binchōtan is noted for its unforgettable aroma and taste.

Shokunin is committed to using seasonal ingredients and limited daily butchered chicken, ensuring a fresh and varied menu that changes regularly. Customers appreciate the consistency of high-quality food and drinks, describing their experience as on an international level. While the decor is simple, the exceptional food and service make this restaurant one of Calgary’s top Japanese dining destinations, leaving guests eager to return.

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Shokunin Reviews

4.4
550 ratings
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Food
4.5
Atmosphere
4.3
Service
4.4

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The best culinary experience you could possibly get for the price. The food was prepared with the upmost attention to detail. We did the Yakitori Omakase (15 course meal with drink pairings). The specially reserved seats in front of the kitchen offer a show, not just the meal. Our server Adam provided an 11/10 service, explaining the intricacies of each dish and how the each drink was tied into the given course. They also offer you the option to purchase 3 ounces of the 45 day...read full review

Amazing experience. The fried rice ball may be the best thing I've ever ate!

YYC date day a success with my squeeze at @shokuninyyc We had the mouth watering delight of experiencing the Yakitori tasting with drink pairing. As per usual, we were floored with the food, service (thanks Giwan!) and the view; being kitchen side while the restaurant thrived in service was an experience in itself. Well done @chefdarrenmaclean for your incredible staff and food at Shokunin!!! #hokkaidoscallop #30dayagedwagyubeef #yakitori #yellowtail #kitchenbeers #tiramisu...read full review

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Monday 5 - 10PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5 - 10PM
Thursday 5 - 11PM
Friday 5PM - 12AM
Saturday 5PM - 12AM
Sunday 5 - 10PM
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