Tony was the best. My first omakase experience couldn't not have been any better. He was very knowledgeable and considerate. 10/10 would recommend. read more

We came to Shokunin Sushi Bar downstairs at the Redlands Public Market for a date night without the kids, and it turned into one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had in a long time. We went all in and tried the omakase, and while it's definitely on the expensive side, it was worth every penny. The chef hand selects each dish, and every course felt intentional, unique, and honestly like its own experience. The atmosphere is really cool and a little different from your typical sushi spot. You head down a spiral staircase into the restaurant, which sets the tone right away, and there's also an elevator for wheelchair accessibility which is great to see. Once you're inside, it has a thoughtful, intimate feel that fits perfectly with the style of dining. Service was excellent from start to finish, and the fish was incredibly fresh and high quality. The dishes were creative and unlike anything else I've had locally. This is easily a 5 star experience, and there's nothing else around here quite like their omakase. Definitely worth trying if you're looking for something special. read more

The sushi here is a 8 out of 10 for Redlands . Could it be fresher ? Yes but again it's Redlands not LA!! Now let me tell you where they lost me and I will not return . Monday night I check to see when they are closing and it says 10pm .. I rush out the door and get there at 9:20pm the girl working says that they are closed.. there were people inside eating but the chefs were already cleaning up.. I'm sorry but you don't close the kitchen 40 minutes early ever and you clean up when the doors are closed .. this is just bad business.. I will not come back maybe if your sushi was 10/ 10 I would be with mediocre sushi and bad customer service read more

A friend and I went to check out Redlands Public Market and after scoping out our options, we decided to get a bite to eat at Shokunin. The dine-in location is kinda speakeasy-esque, located down a spiral staircase and behind the sliding door mural. There is also a much more visible touchpad ordering system for orders to-go. Interestingly, the to-go menu is more expansive and includes rolls, whereas dining in does not. The dine-in seating is also all counter seating, wrapped around in a U configuration where you can see the food prepared. My friend ordered tuna sashimi and miso soup while I got scallop and salmon skin cut rolls. For a weekday evening, there was a steady stream of customers stopping by to pick up orders, and a few others dining in. The staff were nice and it was neat seeing everything prepared right in front of us. I also enjoyed seeing the omakase that the couple next to us had ordered. The space feels pretty underground (because it is), with small windows coverings that I think lend to the ambience. It is a bit tricky to find because it appears closed from the outside, so maybe better signage to slide the door open would be helpful. I'd be interested to try the special rolls that are to-go only. They looked amazing as they were being packed! read more

Shokunin - Scallop hand cut roll and salmon skin hand cut roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

We order food for to go, Eventhough the original plan was to sit and have dinner. Very interested to try the Omakaze. The restaurant is on the basement below the Public Market. But the elevator is on the other side of the building. So very inconvenient when you are in wheelchairs . That's why we decided to go and eat at the food court. The sushi we ordered is butterfish and geisha. They are ok the geisha is a little salty and both sushi each about $19 and I don't think its worth it. The matcha drinks is good it has good matcha flavor for $8 that small not worth it. Somehow the place doesn't give me a good vibe. Will try again and order different dish. The to go menu is very limited. Understandable. read more

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Loved this little bento deal Shokunin has! Came out fast, tasted great, and was just a really great thing to have right after a long work day read more

Shokunin - Bento lunch deal with chashu pork, seasoned fries, marinated soy eggs, and it came with gyoza and a lil salad. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

That 4th star is for the fresh wasabi!!! If you've never had it, game changer. It's really cute, you go down the tight spiral stairs and there's a lot up cherry blossom tree. It feels secret. Sushi is quality and service is friendly. The prices, however, are a bit much. Even for Redlands. read more

If you can find the place...it is worth the try. I only tried the "to go" option today so I don't have a review for the actual restaurant experience. SERVICE: I used the kiosk and it was pretty easy to order my sushi and pay. Also very easy to spend a lot of money - real quick (little pricey) FOOD: I am on keto, so I was happy to find a rice-less option. My Geisha roll was 5 fish with a cucumber wrap. My only critique would be that they made them HUGE. Good thing I have a big mouth, but I can't imagine my wife trying to eat these monsters. But, super tasty!! I'll try the restaurant next time, because if I am going to pay these prices, I may as well have some ambiance as well. But a big recommend from me!! read more

Shokunin - Geisha Roll (no rice) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

This place is a hidden gem in the heart of Redlands! Must go with friends. Good drinks and good vibes! Thank you Shokunin! read more

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Sushi was very good. Bite size but full of flavor. Really enjoyed garlic chili blue crab read more

Shokunin - Garlic chili crab is the bomb!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

Our favorite sushi spot. We have tried their a la carte, to go and their omakase. Their omakase is our favorite of course but if you only have time for their a la carte, here are some of our favorites: Bomb set: a set of 3 inari style sushi (ask the chef what their toppings are for the day). Not only tasty but always a good value Eel hand roll: the eel is always cooked perfectly and I like that they do not add any sugary eel sauce. I can taste the eel and the smokey char better this way. Salmon Ikura: very fresh salmon and love the salty ikura with it Garlic chili blue crab: the spicy garlic is crunchy and not too spicy and the blue crab is sweet. Perfect balance read more

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Stumbled upon this place while out and about. Didn't even know this lovely sushi establishment was here. What a lovely hidden gem. Very friendly and quick service. Will come back for sure. read more

Shokunin - California roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

Highly recommend! Shokunin is a sushi spot located at Redlands Public Market. It has a unique setup. They offer Omakase "Oh-Mah-Kah-Say" traditional dining experience in their underground space. Yes, you will have to walk down a spiral set of stairs and through a hidden sliding door. They have basic (10 piece) and premium (13 piece) courses. Reservations are recommended. Take-out and a la carte orders must be done via the kiosk upstairs. They have fresh rolls, tempura rolls, baked rolls, and classic rolls plus Shokunin specials, bentos, sushi bombs, drinks, desserts, etc. When your order is ready for pick-up, you'll receive a text with instructions to head underground. For my first visit, I ordered via kiosk for take-out. OMG... BEST Rainbow Roll I've ever eaten! It comes with krab, avocado, and cucumber roll, topped with salmon, yellowtail, avocado, escolar, and albacore. Fishes were very fresh and in good cuts. Sushi rice was soft and perfect in texture. Each bite melted in my mouth like no other. No roll has ever tasted so simple and divine. JUST SO YUMMY! Prices may be on the high end, but quality foods can't be compromised so it's all good. Iced Japanese Matcha unsweetened was refreshingly strong. Staff was superb. Service was good. Ambiance was neat. I'll be back and maybe next time, I'll try Omakase (it means I'LL LEAVE IT UP TO YOU (sushi chef). TO TRUST (in your hands)). read more

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Back again! Had another good meal with excellent server interactions! The only thing I wish is that the omakase was a true omakase where the fish options rotate. I've had it a couple times here, and it seems more or less the same every time. read more

First time here and it was the best chirashi bowl I've ever had! Look for the spiral staircase across of the to go window. read more

Shokunin - Chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

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Today I tried their new Bento lunch box special for $30. It was incredible and I would get it again. The flavor of all the sushi was amazing. The only thing I didn't care for was the miso soup. It had a slight bitterness to it and I believe had slices of shishito peppers in it which I feel didn't quite fit. But hey I was there for the sushi and it was AMAZING!!! read more

The Ultimate underground Tokyo style sushi experience you will ever find in this county. It stays true to the quality and presentation just like their first location. The pictures speak for themselves and my tastebuds definitely say it was a certified Mouthgasm! The atmosphere is lively with Paul Hardcastle slash Kool & Klean vibes flowing through the room. Our Itamae Tony took us through a magical journey of the most flavorful pieces with the perfect pacing. The Omakase is what we ordered and please excuse me if I didn't name all the fish but all I can say everything was on point down to their service. Reservations are highly recommended because this place is Jumping Off! And I'm so sure it will only grow by word of mouth. Lastly, If You are looking for Rolls this is not the place for you, sorry. But they do offer it if you order from the upstairs kiosk. That's my take, Peace... read more

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We did another omakase experience last night and had an excellent time. This restaurant really cares about craft and quality regarding sushi, and since they first opened they've made a lot of great improvements! We love how special each omakase bite is and how fresh everything tastes. Wait staff was super friendly and accommodating and we were pleased. They have seasonal fish offerings with omakase and a wide range of drinks and other items on their menu. The little space downstairs feels intimate and nice. 85 dollars gets you one of the better 13 course omakase you'll ever have! The fish is very high quality, the chef explained everything comes from around the world. We feel lucky to have this nearby. read more

Shokunin - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

Food was not as advertised. This is the 3rd time and will not try again. The first time I got this box it had everything in the picture as advertised and this time it looked like this.Taste wasn't very good and not worth the money. Will probably never try them again. I would have been okay with what I got if the food had been good. read more

Shokunin - Supposed to be myo handroll don. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

Saw this place come up on IG and wanted to give it a try and glad that I did! It's accessible through an underground staircase in the Redlands Public Market so definitely an interesting entrance. Got the 13 pc Omakase and was wowed! Excellent sushi/ngiri variety and so many unique and interesting flavors. The fish was all fresh and delicious. Excellent tuna, albacore, shrimp, and handrolls. We topped it off with a mango cheesecake slice which was awesome as well. It was busy, so try to make reservations. Our chef was friendly and informative. Service was solid but it did seem a bit understaffed and not super organized, it wasn't a big issue though. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a traditional feel. Definitely a gem and a good omakase value as well for $85! read more

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This review is for the takeout window at the Redlands Public Market. Super easy, order your food at the kiosk. Get a text when your food is ready. Pick it up downstairs. The presentation for takeout is so pretty. My dragon roll was delicious! Overall an awesome spot when you want to splurge on your lunch break. Looking forward to sitting in the restaurant. read more

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This is probably four stars in LA, but for this area there really is nowhere else where you can get nigiri of this quality. Also, there no other omekase experience that can compare (if you can even find one). Fresh ingredients, a variety of fish you can't find elsewhere, and creatively presented - this place is now my go to place for sushi. Looks like you can probably walk in on weekdays but on weekends, its safer to make a reservation. To get toro, it seems you need to get the 13 piece instead of 10 piece omekase. There are ala carte options as well. Excited Shokunin is here now. read more

Shokunin was a great experience. The food was fresh, and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. read more

Ordered 2X California Rolls for dine-in and paid for our meal, was given 1 set of chopsticks for 2 people and told we can't eat in restaurant and must take out even though restaurant was completely empty and I had requested dine in upstairs at kiosk. To make matters worse all the staff was making matters worse by trying to explain why ordering a California roll is only on the take out menu and not the dine in menú. The experience, service, empathy and kiosk system could be much better. I would rate everything a 1 of 10 at best. Nobody cares about customer service, experience, ambience or empathy at this restaurant. read more

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Made reservations on open table for this speak easy style sushi restaurant inside the Redlands public market. Cute little entrance and decor, great service and food. We chose the 13 course omakase priced at $80 pp. pricey but for the experience it was good and surprisingly left us full. This is coming from two people who usually get ayce at sushi places so this says more than enough about the portions and quality of fish. read more

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Premium omakase. Uni nigiri (Served me Santa Barbara) Scallop michelada. Yuzu matcha milk tea. Everything was great, including decor, ambiance and service. Finally found a reliably delicious sushi spot in Redlands. Shoutout to chef Vu. Thanks for the omakase! read more

Chef curated meal was delicious. I enjoyed the pineapple cream soda. Definitely hit the spot on a hot summer day. read more

Shokunin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

Cool little omakase/not omakase as you can order a la carte or stuff to eat in the food hall. Entrance is downstairs and you have to open the sliding door to enter. Reservations online said no tables but there were plenty. So just go. We did the premium 13 course deal for $85 - We enjoyed it, my only critique is that some of the pieces were on the small side. Still a good time and good flavors. read more

Great plated. The Food: Uncompromisingly fresh, highest-grade seafood. Precise balance. Rice (shari) perfectly seasoned, warm. Highlights: Ōtoro (melts instantly), Sayori (subtle perfection), Revelatory Tamago. Service: Impeccable, unobtrusive. Thoughtful sake pairings. Chef is engaging. read more

Shokunin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

This is absolutely unacceptable!!! The shrimp fries come in a large box. This time it was put in a small box. When we asked about it before leaving the guy said "it's because we had small boxes." The large boxes were laying right there. For the price we pay, this is infuriating! read more

Shokunin - Order of shrimp fries - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

Food was good. Not amazing sushi but not bad. Staff was very friendly. Ambiance was great. You are seated in an underground portion of the building. Soju options were good. read more

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Probably the best quality sushi you can find in Redlands right now. Cool low key place in the public market. Only sushi bar seating. Try this place. It's great. read more

Wow! Amazing sushi. It's kind of intimidating, being that your meal is chefs choice, but every single roll was delicious. I wouldn't know how to order it or even tell you what I ate but everything was different and delicious. They give you fresh ginger when you start your round. This place isn't the cheapest but definitely worth it if you're adventurous with sushi. The place is clean and well maintained. Very intimate and quiet but the service was great. read more

Shokunin Sushi was absolutely amazing! The food was truly incredible--everything was full of flavor, beautifully prepared, and as fresh as can be. You can definitely taste the quality and care that goes into every dish. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and some of the best I've had. Great atmosphere, great food, and an overall excellent experience. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Shokunin Sushi to anyone looking for top-quality sushi! read more

Ordered the Karaage and it was not as pictured on the menu and extremely overpriced. Don't expect free water either! I asked if there were any water cups and I was told I had to buy water (I had opted for "dine-in"). Didn't realize dine-in meant I had to pay for a water. I was told I will get a text when my order is ready, also not a dine-in experience. The man taking my order was not friendly and of course I tipped, but I don't know what I was tipping for. The least he could have done after making me pay for water was be friendly. Do not go here unless you are made of money and like mediocre food. read more

Extremely unique experience, though suuuper expensive. We sat down for the omakase, got one drink each, and we both paid over $116 after splitting halfway. (And we were both super hungry after) The presentation was so cool, the sushi was some of the freshest and unique I've ever had. We'd probably have a better use of our money doing to an all-you-can-eat place. Though pricey, I would come back to take a friend who hasn't experienced this before. The service was very quick and friendly. I also super loved the decor! Felt like I was truly in Japan for 30 minutes. read more

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Ricardo is an incredible chef! there was not a single thing he served that we didn't like. if you're nervous about trying sushi, come here. Every single one of the items served is incredible. the atmosphere is equally amazing considering how quiet and away from the crowds it is. it makes it feel like it really is a hole in the wall. The staff is all super friendly. we will definitely be back! read more

We went on our lunch break and it was so good. The portions are perfect and price point is great! The food is prepared super fresh and the chef is knowledgeable about the ingredients. The service was great and the atmosphere is nice. It is located in the basement of the Redlands public market but you can order food to go one the iPads upstairs. I'm not generally very adventurous when it comes to sushi but everything I tried was so good and fresh, I'll be back to try more. When you go down the stairs there is a SLIDING door on your right, just slide it over to get inside. Don't push or pull. The vibe is cool and the music that was playing was perfect. read more

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Very small rolls Very flavorless , the wait time was over 40mins. Very much not a fan. But it is a food court . Paid too much but overall decent I suppose. read more

Amazing experience and love the hidden ambiance aspect of dining here. Had the 13 course and was pleased with each serving. Great service and the staff are all enjoyable to speak with. read more

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