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Shokunin

4.5 (123 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Happy sumo - lemonade like cocktail w sake.
Grace T.

Hard to find parking along this street. We chanced upon a lot almost right in front of the restaurant. They seated us immediately. We were early on a Sunday. We ordered a variety of stuff. As appetisers We ordered fried calamari, it's only now that I realized I didn't grab a pix of the calamari. It was decent with a creamy sriracha sauce. I then had my agadashi tofu. It was crisp and nice. The batter could be lighter and the tofu could be the softer kind... - to me that would be nirvana. But for this- it was good. My handroll and sushi was fresh and delicious. It was a good afternoon with the good food My drink happy sumo- was nice just didn't really do it for me though. Ambiance was nice and zen. I like it. We will be back.

Nel P.

Great option in downtown Lincoln if you're in the mood for some Japanese fare. I highly recommend their ramen and a few of their specialty rolls. The place is nicely situated but don't have a lot of space. That being stated, the wait time can get long. Now for some critique....we came here for a late dinner and seemed like the staff were too busy even to acknowledge folks coming in the door. Other than this, its still a place I would recommend for folks to try out.

Dean B.

Hello All Well, here I am in Go Big Red Land! I stopped into Shokunin in a really cool neighborhood around the University Of Nebraska- Lincoln. It was happy hour which was sweet!! It ends a 6pm. I had two types of rolls. Spicy Tuna and Kiss of Fire. My first was a spicy tuna roll. Good flavor but my rice had dry edges and the roll did not seem very fresh. Dont know if they were prepared early or not. They did come to my table super fast. My second set of rolls were fresher. Thank you. Service was good. Not great but good. I will probably be back. I just hope they are not pre making certain things then serving. Sushi is sooo good fresh. Thanks

Steamed Shrimp Shumai
Gabriella S.

This is such a hidden gem. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. Generally, the service is always polite and very fast. The prices are really reasonable and their happy hour is awesome!

Todd J.

Went in for lunch. The restaurant is in an older building giving a good vibe. I had the calamari as an app and the spicy seafood ramen. It all was delicious. Loved it

The salmon lovers roll, their spiciest roll, and sticky rice.
Justin O.

It was the weekend before my wife was about to start a new job in nanotechnology so we decided we should have some sushi. We skipped the babysitter and brought our 14-month-old with us to Shokunin. We called ahead to see if we needed a reservation but at 4:45 p.m. on a Saturday they said there was plenty of availability. Parking is a bit tricky when there are large events in the Haymarket however at 4:00 on a Saturday we found a spot right in front of the restaurant. The ambiance inside is somewhat dark with drawings of horses and samurai and other Japanese themed items. Our server was kind and courteous and brought a bowl of sticky rice for our daughter and we ordered their spiciest sushi roll and a salmon lovers roll. The salmon lovers roll was just fine. Good flavor, fresh. The spicy roll was not very spicy though my wife said it was tasty. We were worried that the other patrons would be thrown off by one year old sitting next to them as they had a date or enjoyed sushi with friends however there were two other children under 2 years old also in the restaurant. I'm a bottomless pit when it comes to food and so trying to get full eating sushi is an expensive endeavor in which I do not engage, but we had two rolls and Waters for about $40. PS I have a strong aversion to eel and octopus. So my choices were limited given that eel and octopus both feature prominently in many of the menu items.

Gojo C.

Good taste and good service, the noodles taste like you enjoy it in Japan, which is amazing and I recommend this restaurant

Judy T.

Service and food was amazing. Another great sushi option for Lincoln. Vibe was great too.

Salmon belly and hamachi belly
Lisa R.

Eric R. and I have started a tradition. He has completed the Gravel Worlds yesterday and a year ago today (150 miles) and both times we went out for sushi after. Last year, it was much later but this time he was hungry and showered and ready to go. I had Shokunin bookmarked, and it looked to be a very high quality sushi bar from the yelp reviews and photos. I dropped him off thinking it might have a wait as I found parking at the garage across from Pinnacle Bank Arena. By the time I walked over, he was at the sushi bar with a Sapporo. Our server was super cool. I did not get her name but she was wearing whale earrings and let us ask her 100 questions. We started with salmon belly and yellowtail belly nigiri, seaweed salad, a negihamachi hand roll, and 2 rolls: Shokunin super toro and super rainbow. It was beautifully plated and that fish was oozing fatty deliciousness. I had asked if the sushi bar was out of anything and the chef said only uni, to my dismay (it is so hard to get) but as we waited to order more, he had "one piece left" and gave me uni nigiri (not gunkan). It was shockingly huge (see photo) - like a big piece of fish rather than roe piled into the gunkan. I really lucked out with this treasure from the sea! Next, Eric R. opted for the spicy seafood ramen of which he barely made a dent and I packaged to go (we traveled with a cooler). I ordered mackerel and amaebi nigiri which included the fried heads, and we left deeply satisfied with our bellies full. The service was great, and the chef was really kind even though he was busy. A lot of people were sitting outside so the restaurant inside was not as crowded as I anticipated for a Saturday night. I would definitely return here and do think this tops the many sushi bars in this downtown area, of which there are quite a number! Itadakimasu!

Fresh salmon, the flavor couldn't be beaten.
Jacob G.

Our favorite Sushi spot in Lincoln! Go here; you will be satisfied. This little gem is hidden on the north side of the Haymarket area, and it has been our favorite since it opened. The fish is always fresh, and the selection of maki rolls is incredible. The cuts of the sashimi and sushi are divine. In addition, the tempura, fried tofu, and spicy edamame appetizers are incredible!! I highly recommend everything you could order here. The restaurant dining area is cozy and relaxed at the same time. There's not a lot of space, which makes for a community/intimate feel. It's neat to see what others are ordering and how they interact. A few TVs are on the wall, but they're not distracting. Service is also top-notch. There's a host, wait staff, and busers to handle all manner of seating, ordering, cleaning, and ensuring you have an enjoyable time. The wait staff is also knowledgeable, something I have always appreciated.

Dark knight Roll
Johnny N.

Every time my fiancé visits town, we always have to go here. Best quality sushi in town. Service was great even though we had a mess up in our order, I believe Jason then manager fixed it for me right away and was super nice about it. Will be back again !!

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ELIZABETH IS THE BEST SERVER EVER!!!! She went above and beyond, she was extremely sweet and welcoming, and she was hilarious!

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Best Sushi!! Great service! Nice vibe! We enjoy the sushi here even after spending time in Japan-it's that authentic!

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Decent service and wide variety of nigiri choices! Also had the Tonkotsu ramen. Good place to have near downtown Lincoln.

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