If you're expecting San Diego or fresh fish go to your favorite restaurant. This place was good for the non traditional rolls. The fish wasn't fresh. You can only dine in if you're ordering nigiri or sashimi. People are nice. Ask a lot of questions. read more

Shokunin - Left overs - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Best sushi experience ever! If you love sushi, and I'm not talking about California rolls, then you need to try this place. We got the premium omakase which came with 13 different pieces. They were all amazing. We especially loved the yellowtail belly, salmon belly, scallop and the different types of otoro. The blue crab hand roll was also insanely good. Shoutout to Chef Tony for serving us. He made sure that we enjoyed everything and he was very knowledgeable about every type of fish that they served. We could tell that he really cared about his craft and it showed in the sushi. We will be back soon! read more

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We had the premium 13 course, and it was definitely worth it. It is 13 courses, but it's 2 pieces per course. By the end, we were both very full. As soon as you finish one course the next one is right in front of you. It is at the edge of haven city market, and can be hard to get a table sometimes. The chefs creations impressed with fish and rice accented for a flavorful overall combination. As an example, one dish was put under a smoker glass. read more

Shokunin - Premium 13 course - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Came in for lunch since I was in the area and really wanted some sushi. Inside the haven city market sits this little gem and I'm glad I found it! You can either eat in the restaurant or out in the market but only certain rolls are take out only. The staff was very friendly and got my order to me pretty quick for it only being two people working and a few already sitting down to eat. I decided to get the Lemon Pepper crunch Roll. Pretty much it is a shrimp roll with salmon on top with lemon pepper seared onto it from what I could see. It was a 5 piece roll but easily could have been more with how big the pieces were! The flavor that the lemon pepper adds is seriously amazing I would have never put those two food together. Thankfully it wasn't too busy inside the market so we were able to get seats to enjoy our food without it being too loud. I highly recommend trying this role if you have the chance! read more

Shokunin - Lemon Pepper Crunch - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Service is poor. They clearly don't understand how to manage the take out line and the dine in line, allowing people to cut in line. Then, they got my order wrong because they wanted me to hand the sheet over instead of allowing me to verify what I ordered. After that, I was overcharged and had to tell them to make corrections. Finally, the quality of the sushi really went downhill from my previous visit. Will not be back! read more

Oh my gosh... don't walk but run to this restaurant! First time here and plan to come again and again. So good! The chefs choice is so worth it. Definitely 5 stars! read more

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Dang, amazing omakase in Rancho Cucamonga for a fair price? HECK YEAH!! Note that you need to make reservations ahead of time! You can't just roll on up - plan ahead for a special night out. :) This is NOT the place to go if you want 'california rolls' and other Americanized sushi fare. This place is legit and delicious. I got the 13 round - my friend got 11 and then sadly stared at my additional 2 dishes. Don't short change yourself. Get the 13 rounder. I'm a super experienced sushi snob and found myself VERY pleasantly surprised with the quality and creativity of this experience. I will be going back. I just wish he served fresh urchin or abalone but oh well! read more

Overpriced DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HERE bought a unagi and salmon skin hand roll both were in prepackaged nori (reasonable) but both were 3 inches long and 1 1/2 wide for 32$ if your paying 9.90$ for 2 salmon sashimi you are getting robbed go somewhere else for sushi anyone that has a positive review is more than likely a bot ,food itself was 6/10, the service was 4/10 read more

Amazing!!! This little restaurant is nestled within the Haven City Market food hall. We ordered the premium 13 course omakase- all of it was savory, buttery, and melt in your mouth. It's cheaper (~$65) than omakase closer to LA but definitely comparable in terms of quality. What a little gem in the IE. read more

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Amazing modern twist on omakase. Make sure you make a reservation before going because they take 1 party at a time. Pros -great fish selection -fresh ingredients -friendly sushi chef/staff -great place for date night -great price Cons -rice is a little dry read more

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Let me start with excellent customer service. The experience is amazing. The chef will converse with you and cater to your needs. If you're a sushi lover, this is a must try. We will definitely return and we may become regulars. This is sushi like butter and the restaurant is very clean and the staff is really friendly. read more

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My boyfriend and I ate here today to celebrate our 2 year anniversary and it was phenomenal. We got the 13 course omakase and I loved everything. The favorites were yellowtail, tuna, otoro, unagi, and the spicy tuna hand roll. My total was about 185 for two premium omakase, a soda, soju, and 3 additional orders (yellowtail, tuna, and scallop)... I regret not getting otoro! Will definitely be back! They should have a 20 course omakase and I'd be there for it! P.S. I LOVE the casual atmosphere of the location. Surrounded by other cute and enticing foods. Will be back to check them out read more

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This is the go to sushi bar for my wife and me. Shokunin is the IE's best kept secret. I mean...who would think to go to a food court sushi bar for a premium omakase experience?? Don't judge a book by its cover. You won't be disappointed with a meal here. Just remember that they only do sushi. No tempura, no ramen, and none of those typical giant sushi rolls made from CA rolls with a bunch of stuff on top of it. This is the real sushi experience. Chef Tony is not only a friendly conversationalist, but an amazing sushi chef. He and the shokunin team have paired ingredients you wouldn't think of putting together. Albacore sushi in a smoker?? (Tony told us the owner originally bought the smoking machine to smoke his whiskey, not fish). Salmon with yuzu mayo? Eel with mascarpone cheese?? They sound unusual but it was pretty dope in my mouth! Anyways talking about each fish would make this review super long. Just trust Chef Tony's judgment. You won't regret it! read more

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Served 10 pieces of sushi for 70 bucks in 17 minutes. Got the omakase to treat myself and was disappointed by the short experience. Everything was tasty it just wasn't worth the price. It's in the haven food hall which takes away from the vibe read more

What a pleasant surprise to find good quality omakase at a food court! We drove out to Rancho Cucamonga for the Christmas lights and ended up here for dinner around 7:50pm-ish without a reservation. Deservingly, we got rejected and they asked us to come back at 9pm for the next round. We were hungry but thought it would be worth the wait, and we weren't wrong! Came back at 8:45pm, grabbed a beer and waited until 9pm sharp to begin our chef's choice nigiri meal. The courses were fusion-ish which was fun and interesting. For example, one of nigiri was lemon pepper flavored. It had a good burst of flavor that I can still taste days later. The entire premium 13 course set was $65. Granted, they didn't give anything super fancy like wagyu or uni, but for the price, I can't complain. My favorite part about the meal is how the sweet sushi chef made a little plate of seared salmon for my little fur baby. This was her first time trying cooked sashimi grade salmon and she loved every bite. :) read more

Shokunin - Premium 13 course omakase and a seared salmon for my fur baby - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Absolutely incredible. Great service from the staff as we got there and our omakase chef Tony was dropping one creative and mouth watering bite after another. I was trying to remember all the bites but I know I am forgetting a few. Tuna, shrimp, amberjack, eel, salmon, and a great hand roll at the end. The use of ingredients like smoke, kelp, flying fish eggs really elevated each bite and the experience over all. This family run omasake first gem is really hitting all the right notes and your will be hard pressed to find a better team than at shokunin. Thanks to the staff, the sushi chefs, and all the creative minds that have really created a great experience here. read more

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It's okay. I got a to-go salmon cut roll (came out to around $7.52 or $8 with a $1 tip). It was 4 pieces of sushi for $8, basically. The quality of the fish was fine but not spectacular, especially for 8 bucks. I got the sushi here to see if it'd be worth the omakase and I wasn't impressed enough to want to spend $55. I'd rather go to my favorite sushi place (Sushi Area 909) and get my normal sushi from there - salmon sashimi and a red dragon roll. Or a salmon roll with masago on the side. read more

They didn't have a takeout menu like this before but I'm glad I saw it! Ordered the shrimp lovers and the rolls were HUGE! Super fresh and delicious read more

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A well orchestrated symphony of flavors that tap danced on my tongue like Ginger Rodgers along with all its beauty. Located in a small semi intimate corner of the market this is one of those hidden gems that's true to the name. The Omakase here is a definite steal for the price and presentation. The chef taking me on this delicious journey was Tony and with every piece he carefully explained how he was dressing it up and why certain garnishes were being used on each particular piece of fish. Pacing was on point and he made sure everything was to my approval. The whole Omakase experience was everything it should be and I personally recommend making reservations with chef Tony. As far as their menu goes, this is strictly sushi and there's no room for those trending teenybopper rolls. My only gripe was that there's no traditional desserts. Other than that it's all good. The hosts weren't memorable and I'm hoping this will change. That's my take, Peace... read more

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The best sushi we've ever had. Seriously. Everything was incredible. The spices complemented and melded into each dish. The fish melted like butter in our mouths. There so many excellent and unique preparations, it was hard to pick a favorite, and half the time we didn't know what we were eating - a smoked one that tasted like campfire, a lime-zested one (and I dislike lime), peppered salmon, torched albacore, eel, o-toro - everything was fantastic. Don't overlook this place just because it's in a food court. They recommend making a reservation, and they seat by the hour. Hidden gem for sure. Eat it while it's cheap(er) and before they get big, move to their own place, and charge twice as much! Our highest recommendation and well worth the price. Just get the omakase and trust them, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Shokunin is such a hidden gem here in the Inland Empire. The fish is always so fresh and flavors are amazing. We've traveled to Japan and can say with confidence that this spot serves quality fish. If that's not enough for you, their customer service has always been great. The sushi chefs are always willing to chat with you and go above and beyond to make this a great experience. This is perfect for any special occasion and the ambience is perfect for date night as well. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Shokunin - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Have been here multiple times since my last review. As always, Aiden is superb and provides the best service and amazing food. You can never go wrong with the Omakase. I totally forgot to take photos because it was so delicious, but next time hopefully I can remember. Highly recommend this place and ask for Aiden if he's available. read more

Restaurant is located inside a food hall and eating is limited so I recommend a reservation. Sushi Omakase - For omakase, the price ($50-60) is good compared to some other omakase restaurants which can go up to ~$130. The courses are chefs choice. There was a smoked course which I thought was very cool since the chef smokes it in front of you. I definitely enjoyed the courses but I wasn't left awestruck. If I had to compare to other places, the pieces of fish aren't as delicately prepared. However, for the price point, I definitely think it's worth it and would come back for more. My boyfriend ordered some sake and he enjoyed it. Not sure what it was but it was in a light blue bottle. Parking isn't difficult since the food hall as a parking lot. The chef and staff are friendly. read more

Shokunin - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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I hate to write a bad review, but this is an honest review based on my experience. When they first opened, I was stoked. Unfortunately, I was let down because the sushi just wasn't good. The fish didn't taste fresh, and the temperature of the sushi was weird. The fish was warm as if it had just been defrosted. When I took a bite of a different piece, that one was still slightly frosty. I never thought I'd be back but one day I had a craving, my mom wanted uni, so we gave this place another shot. I wanted to see what all the good reviews + raves were all about. Sadly, I was even more disappointed than the first time and so was my entire family. First and foremost, the service is terrible. The female server was extremely rude, had a condescending tone, and nothing about her was friendly or professional. I'm used to ordering at the bar. My mom began placing her order in Korean to the older Korean sushi chef. The server came over and rudely interrupted, saying "you can order with me" just after knocking my uncle's cane down. I've been a server before so I know we can have our off days, but it was early and it wasn't busy. When we asked for some dishes for our soy sauce, she brought out a shared saucer which was so odd...literally one soy sauce dish split into two sections so you had to share with the person next to you. This irked my mom because she was starving and wanted to devour her sushi with the saucer right beside her plate. I like putting as much or as little soy sauce as I like so when the server brought the saucers out with too much soy sauce, it was pretty off-putting. I'm not sure why they don't just leave the soy sauce bottles out. Also, they give wasabi the size of a peanut here. While my mom patiently waited for her uni, we followed up on it with the sushi chef. He told us, "oh...it's not coming." We asked why and were confused as to why no one let us know- he said normally it would get delivered today, but they didn't receive it. Still, you should let the customer know. Now, I'm not trying to nitpick, but I've been to so many other sushi restaurants. I know quality and this just wasn't it. Definitely hypercritical because my first experience wasn't memorable. But I felt like Gordon Ramsey here- disappointed, holding in my frustration. I felt bad because my grandma was in the hospital for two weeks due to not having an appetite. Her esophagus lining is thin so she has trouble digesting her food and couldn't eat solids. We ordered the sashimi for her. I've never seen her eat so slow, and she forced herself to eat it so we wouldn't feel bad. She walked out before we even finished because she said she felt uncomfortable. Again, my sushi (omakase) had different temperatures. Also, some were fishy, some were salty, and I only took 2 bites of my crab handroll because it was so salty. The bill wasn't cheap...I wish it had been worth it. I'd highly recommend Ken's over this spot any day. I really wanted to like this spot but I guess it wasn't meant to be. I hate to be harsh but every bit of my experience from the service to the food here was terrible. read more

Love this place for omakase deliciousness. I have dined in and ordered to-go. They do an amazing job of preparing fresh and delicious dishes. The chefs are friendly and make a point of getting to know their customers so every service feels custom. If you're in the inland empire and love sushi I highly recommend you try this spot out. You have to make a reservation through open table or by calling and it's worth every bit of effort. The only thing I would say is that for the to-go orders s description of what's in the box is included...even if it's written on the box or a napkin or something :)! Check them out! read more

There are a lot of Sushi places around that know how to treat guests. Don't waist your time going to Shokunin, I walk in, don't see any sign to wait to be seated and start to sit at the Sushi bar. There are 2 guests seated seated, one looked to be done eating, about 10 empty seats. 3-4 employees/chefs and as I take a seat, one tells me I can't be seated and come back in 20 minutes! .. just like that. I'm dressed business casual, button up shirt, I showered, so ?? I waisted my lunch break driving here and finding parking. I won't be back. read more

Shokunin - Too many guests? Apparently since they told me to come back in 20 minutes! Nope, I won't be back. - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I ordered my food at the same time as my Husband. He got his food from another vendor within 10-15 min. I waited 30-40 min for ONE roll. It wasn't amazing or bad. But on top of that they forgot the extra sauce I paid for. To be honest I didn't even want it after waiting that long. Won't be coming back here. read more

My husband and I came for a nigiri omokase sampler, and thoroughly enjoyed it! The sushi chef was friendly, and relatively quick for hand made sushi. We came at 5 on a Saturday, so it was very open. We dined inside of the shop, which was nice to be away from the crowd outside. 5 stars! read more

Ordered 5 sushi rolls to go at 1:02pm. Told food would arrive in 15-20 minutes. at 1:40pm, we received 3 of the 5 rolls ($90+), 1 of which was not what we ordered. The seared salmon on one of the rolls tasted like butane. The remaining two rolls were delivered at 1:57pm. They looked like the same roll but one had onions on it. Completely unpleasant experience. The restaurant was understaffed, one worker serving omakase and the other taking orders and helping the other staff member. The staff member taking orders was passive aggressive and came off rude. I love sushi, but my colleagues and i are currently sitting in our office nauseous from eating 2.5 of the 5 ordered rolls. Will never return - my advice is to increase staffing during lunch hours. read more

Came here for my birthday lunch and really enjoyed my time. To be honest I wasn't expecting too much because of the great price of the omakase but then again it is in a food hall so it makes sense. However, after the whole dining experience it makes me forget that I was in a food hall since the whole environment was rather private. And it worked out because there are so many good dessert choices in the food hall afterwards. Since their omakase no longer offer dessert anymore. We ordered the premium omakase with 12 pcs of sushi and one hand roll, also added an order of scallop at the end since that was the only sushi we didn't get to try. Chef Tony took really good care of us and we even had a great convo about where to get good sushi. He gave us some great recs. Each piece of sushi has a little bit of their own twist with different sauces and toppings. I liked the escolar sushi that had truffle oil but I ate that too fast before taking a photo. I actually had smoked sushi before at another omakase but I liked the garlic chili that went on top of the albacore. The shrimp sushi was good and I like how they fried the shrimp head and comes out with the sushi. One sad thing is that they didn't have my favorite uni that day. But I really enjoyed the sushi and it was really great value. I will definitely be back to try more fish again. read more

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Ok I originally posted a 1 star review for the service but I posted it before I actually tried the food in all honesty I was probably hangry. To give them the benefit of the doubt it was a Friday night so any restaurant will be busy and all the other customers were yelling at the servers and I appreciate them for keeping a cool head during all that I work in a restaurant I would have snapped. When I did get my food it was delicious and the presentation was great although it was a bit of a wait I ended up taking my order home and I ate the rest of it and it was all great I have to give credit where credit is due so I take back my previous review because I can also appreciate the craft and skill that goes in to the food the food is great and that's why they have a good rating so I would recommend this place just don't go if your in a hurry read more

I decided to stop into the Haven City Market on my way home. While there, I walked by Shokunin a couple of times before deciding to step in. When I entered, no one else was there, but more people came while I ate. I think people are sleeping on this place because the omokase was stellar. I started with the basic course and easily upgraded to the deluxe. With the deluxe, you get an additional three courses/pieces of sushi. For my three, I got chutoro, seared halibut, and otoro. My favorite courses though were the escolar with garlic chip and truffle oil and the smoked albacore which was visually stunning. It definitely felt "fancy" when the chef brought out the smoking cloche. The chef really knows his stuff - the fish to rice ratio is perfect, the rice and fish are just warm enough instead of being cold, the soy sauce is brushed on if there is any, and the wasabi is real. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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I gave this place a few tries, but I don't think I will be back. Each time I ordered from here I purchased the same item, but each time it was different. The first time I ordered the baked salmon sushi roll it was great. Good flavor decent size roll (a bit pricey) but it was good. So, I went back and ordered the same thing. The next time it was not good. I could tell when I got home that the salmon was not fresh, so I had to toss the roll. I was not happy about wasting my money, but to drive back over there would have been a headache. Despite, the last sushi roll not being fresh, I decided to give it one more try. The roll was good, but the roll was significantly smaller than before and the salmon was so thin I could barely taste it. It was not worth the price they charge for the roll. Its sucks! Another place that starts off good but then falls off. read more

This is by far the best Sushi place in the Inland Empire. Everything was super fresh. This is my third time dinning here and every time, even if you order a la carte, the chef puts a creative twist to the sushi and puts a lot of effort into the presentation of the food. Each piece of sushi tasted very fresh and well balanced. We ordered the salmon sashimi seared and it definitely melted in my mouth. I also get stomach aches at some sushi and poke places because the fish isn't fresh but that did not happen here. read more

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The sushi was fresh and the combination of flavors was different and delicious. Great service and quiet ambiance. Make a reservation.

So I had been to Haven City Market a few times but never tried this place until yesterday. I always see it pretty empty so I was skeptical but I see they sell a lot of boxes and people don't actually sit there so it could be misleading that they're empty. Anyways the price is pretty standard, I got the Premium Omakase which was $48, and I thought that was reasonable, depending on what I would get. I can see why some people might not understand that though as Haven City Market seems pretty casual so I can see why some might find the price to be higher than expected. Well they did not disappoint. What was weird though was that they already add the sauce so you don't need to dip in any soy sauce. I thought that was strange but not unheard of. I've had places say certain rolls are already sauced but not the entire meal. I am not picky so I didn't mind. The fish was super fresh and a lot of the sauces/toppings brought out the flavor of the fish. However I did find some of the combinations "different", not bad but just not something I've had before or would have expected, which was nice to try. Again I know myself and I'm easy going and adventurous with food but not everyone is, I just wonder how everyone would respond. The counter was a little high, or the seats were little low? Either way I was slightly further than the chef (Tony) than I'm used to and it was hard to hear him sometimes, but that's not his fault. HCM is generally a busy and bustling place so it's not exactly quiet in there. Now the real test of a sushi place does not end at the restaurant, but rather how you feel hours...or sometimes minutes after you leave. Well I'm happy to report Shokunin has passed all of my requirements for a fresh, authentic, decently priced sushi place. I just question how well they will do in HCM. read more

Sushi in a fancy box? Yes please! I believe they need more inviting photos and decorations, as hubby and I almost passed by without trying them out. Delicious and quick service. We will be back to dine in and have some drinks next time! read more

Shokunin - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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This place had some ok sushi before but today was wack. Ordered the moonlight: it was ok but smelled a little fishy. FYI just because it's fish doesn't mean it needs to smell or taste fishy. It usually only smells/tastes fishy if it's NOT fresh. Geisha roll: some of the fish in it smelled a little fishy. Again, to me this means it's not fresh. Also the cucumber wrap did not look at all like the pic and fell apart when I picked it up. the low sodium soy sauce looked watery. I think they mixed regular soy sauce with water to make a "less sodium soy sauce". Less sodium soy sauce does NOT look watery when you buy it from the store... Service always seems like they're a little upset at the customers. I sat on the outside tables, which is all they allow for non-omakase customers, and they didn't bring me my sushi, I had to get it myself. Would not recommend. read more

Food was delicious! Little hard to get reservations but that's with any omakase it seems like. Price is reasonable for being inside a food district. They have a to-go option as well. I've been to Haven City a couple times on occasion and sometimes they'd be closed on odd hours though. read more

Wow this place is a definite whole in the wall. Ran into this place at the Haven city market and saw omakase and was interested. Every piece was good and for the price ~$60 I would definitely go again. Service was good and owner was nice enough to give us 2 extra piece without charge and both were so good. I would definitely come back again. I highly recommend trying this place out and don't pass it up. read more

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