This was about our 4th time going and like alway it was amazing! The food, the ambience, and drinks are always superb and leaves me wanting to come back everytime.
Christina
Omakase was excellent, well paced and each piece was explained well. Tony was our chef and made the experience very enjoyable!
Mike
Tony was my chef in charge of creating my 13 course omakase dinner. His attention to detail was impeccable and the food was AMAZING! Looking forward to going back soon!
David
Vibe was loud from the food court environment, service seemed a person short...but the sushi was fantastic, and I will definitely be back for another great meal.
Conner
Went here with my date for Valentine's Day. The sushi was excellent and the service was polite, but it seemed like they were unprepared for the reservations they took. Despite having a strict policy regarding arriving on time, we were not seated until well after our reservation time. For the first 30 minutes, it felt as though the waitstaff was operating in complete chaos. While trying to find us seating, they had to move numerous parties around that had already been seated. Two different staff members asked us a total of four times for our name and reservation before remembering us. Fortunately, the food was fantastic once we were able to enjoy it. For the high price of the special Valentine's Day meal, I expected a more organized experience. I would come back for regular service, however.
Juliann Tran
Place with small took a little while for me to find because it was my first time at Haven city market. I came for the five year where it was 13 courses for $55 Omakase. I'm coming from Orange County so I didn't realize how far this was and how much traffic there would be. I was about 10 to 15 minutes late, but I called and they said that was fine. The chef prepared all the pieces that I was behind when I got there so I could have them at once as he continued to prep prepare throughout.
The quality and flavors were good. The portions were small. I don't know if it was because of the anniversary special and pricing or if that's what their regular portions are like. The size of the fish felt like you were going to all you can eat place where they give you smaller portions. I understand why they do that at all you can eat I can expect it but here I was surprised that it was so small. I've never been to a restaurant. The portion is the small again maybe due to the reduced cost for the anniversary. The service was good. I did not like that. There were fly traps in front of my face at high-level to where I was sitting. I understand the purpose. I understand why they have it as empty as it was I shouldn't have been sat in front of very appetizing.
I might go again if I'm ever in the area to see if that really is the portion size but this is way too far of a drive for me to drive close to 50 miles. I'm glad I experienced it though. I try a bunch of other places inside the market and this was the best.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Dandrich
The quality and creativity of omakase-style nigiris and roll were fantastic as always. The chef was very skillful and professional. Ingredients were fresh. A true gem in the bustling Haven Market. Yeah the ambience and noise levels are not as ideal due to being inside a food hall, but they make the best out of it, and the cuisine is truly delicious.
karina rodriguez
They charge for sriracha. You only get what comes on the roll. Anything else appears to be extra. Unless the cashier was upset i didn’t tip for my togo order.
Food: 3
Service: 2
Ash Heshum
Overpriced, basic sushi, bad service. Don’t go here. Toro was mid and overly expensive for the quality.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anthony Vogt
Excellent omakase. Truly a gem of Southern California. Be prepared for a traditional service.
as you know I really enjoy partaking in dinner when it is with you, your place hold special place in my heart. I love going to dinner to see you, it is always an enjoyable experience
Thar Soe
This was just an amazing omakase course from start to finish. The freshness is there and the flavors kept building from one step to another. I’ve never had unagi nigiri with a touch of mascarpone before and I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. The blue crab hand roll was simple and fresh (with actual crab meat!) and the semi-finale otoro sashimi plate was just divine (picture here)
Absolutely insane amount of deliciousness coming from a market place. I love LA so much
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Omakase, Albacore Sushi, Salmon Roe, Scallop, Halibut Fin, Salmon Sushi, Blue Crab Roll, Scallop with Lime Zest, Torched Saba
Norms
The Salmon Bomb was THE BOMB!! So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A delightful surprise. Initial reaction was doubt upon discovering that it is located inside the Haven City Market. However, seating is inside the restaurant, away from the noisy foot traffic of the food court. Our dinner was the Omakase style sushi menu, a truly wonderful dining experience. We had our own sushi chef, Tony, who did a marvelous job of preparing a wide assortment of sushi for us, all of which was not only delicious, but prepared with a very entertaining flair. Shokunin is now our go-to sushi spot, and we look forward to returning again and again.
Sarah Cheung
I’m very confused with this place and how it has such high reviews. Could the high reviews be just for the omakase portion? Because the rolls were absolutely inedible. The rice was not completely cooked so each bite had a few uncooked hard pieces inside. The “haven roll” was basically a sushi roll dipped in pure vinegar…. Disgusting. I never thought anyone could butcher sushi rolls as hard as this.
This was about our 4th time going and like alway it was amazing! The food, the ambience, and drinks are always superb and leaves me wanting to come back everytime.
Omakase was excellent, well paced and each piece was explained well. Tony was our chef and made the experience very enjoyable!
Tony was my chef in charge of creating my 13 course omakase dinner. His attention to detail was impeccable and the food was AMAZING! Looking forward to going back soon!
Vibe was loud from the food court environment, service seemed a person short...but the sushi was fantastic, and I will definitely be back for another great meal.
Went here with my date for Valentine's Day. The sushi was excellent and the service was polite, but it seemed like they were unprepared for the reservations they took. Despite having a strict policy regarding arriving on time, we were not seated until well after our reservation time. For the first 30 minutes, it felt as though the waitstaff was operating in complete chaos. While trying to find us seating, they had to move numerous parties around that had already been seated. Two different staff members asked us a total of four times for our name and reservation before remembering us. Fortunately, the food was fantastic once we were able to enjoy it. For the high price of the special Valentine's Day meal, I expected a more organized experience. I would come back for regular service, however.
Place with small took a little while for me to find because it was my first time at Haven city market. I came for the five year where it was 13 courses for $55 Omakase. I'm coming from Orange County so I didn't realize how far this was and how much traffic there would be. I was about 10 to 15 minutes late, but I called and they said that was fine. The chef prepared all the pieces that I was behind when I got there so I could have them at once as he continued to prep prepare throughout.
The quality and flavors were good. The portions were small. I don't know if it was because of the anniversary special and pricing or if that's what their regular portions are like. The size of the fish felt like you were going to all you can eat place where they give you smaller portions. I understand why they do that at all you can eat I can expect it but here I was surprised that it was so small. I've never been to a restaurant. The portion is the small again maybe due to the reduced cost for the anniversary. The service was good. I did not like that. There were fly traps in front of my face at high-level to where I was sitting. I understand the purpose. I understand why they have it as empty as it was I shouldn't have been sat in front of very appetizing.
I might go again if I'm ever in the area to see if that really is the portion size but this is way too far of a drive for me to drive close to 50 miles. I'm glad I experienced it though. I try a bunch of other places inside the market and this was the best.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Omakase
The quality and creativity of omakase-style nigiris and roll were fantastic as always. The chef was very skillful and professional. Ingredients were fresh. A true gem in the bustling Haven Market. Yeah the ambience and noise levels are not as ideal due to being inside a food hall, but they make the best out of it, and the cuisine is truly delicious.
They charge for sriracha. You only get what comes on the roll. Anything else appears to be extra. Unless the cashier was upset i didn’t tip for my togo order.
Food: 3
Service: 2
Overpriced, basic sushi, bad service. Don’t go here. Toro was mid and overly expensive for the quality.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent omakase. Truly a gem of Southern California. Be prepared for a traditional service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase
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as you know I really enjoy partaking in dinner when it is with you, your place hold special place in my heart. I love going to dinner to see you, it is always an enjoyable experience
This was just an amazing omakase course from start to finish. The freshness is there and the flavors kept building from one step to another. I’ve never had unagi nigiri with a touch of mascarpone before and I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. The blue crab hand roll was simple and fresh (with actual crab meat!) and the semi-finale otoro sashimi plate was just divine (picture here)
Absolutely insane amount of deliciousness coming from a market place. I love LA so much
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Omakase, Albacore Sushi, Salmon Roe, Scallop, Halibut Fin, Salmon Sushi, Blue Crab Roll, Scallop with Lime Zest, Torched Saba
The Salmon Bomb was THE BOMB!! So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A delightful surprise. Initial reaction was doubt upon discovering that it is located inside the Haven City Market. However, seating is inside the restaurant, away from the noisy foot traffic of the food court. Our dinner was the Omakase style sushi menu, a truly wonderful dining experience. We had our own sushi chef, Tony, who did a marvelous job of preparing a wide assortment of sushi for us, all of which was not only delicious, but prepared with a very entertaining flair. Shokunin is now our go-to sushi spot, and we look forward to returning again and again.
I’m very confused with this place and how it has such high reviews. Could the high reviews be just for the omakase portion? Because the rolls were absolutely inedible. The rice was not completely cooked so each bite had a few uncooked hard pieces inside. The “haven roll” was basically a sushi roll dipped in pure vinegar…. Disgusting. I never thought anyone could butcher sushi rolls as hard as this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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