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    Shokunin BBQ

    3.7 (408 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Variety of meats ready for the grill
    Cathy C.

    Had dinner in one of the rooms, Service was attentive and items were fresh and plentiful. It is a little on the pricier aide but you get what you pay for. The karaoke in the room is definitely a plus. I would recommend this place for a party or a get together. Good times!

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    Eugene C.

    We were in the mood for some all you can eat BBQ and wanted to try a new place so we decided upon Shokunin BBQ after reading some positive reviews about the place. It did not disappoint. We ordered different cuts of beef, some lamb chops, veggies, and some sushi as well. The meat was on point and definitely a step above in terms of the cuts than other places like Kpot. Albeit, those places are at a slightly different price point and offer hotpot instead of sushi as the other component of the dining experience for the BBQ. We also got some sushi, which was decent but the main attraction is definitely the meat. The service was fairly quick and attentive. We came here on a busy weekend night and got seated with little to no wait. All our orders came out pretty quickly. The set up of the place is pretty cute with it's booths. I would highly recommend Shokunin BBQ if you were looking for a great BBQ experience with good cuts of meat.

    Sake lychee
    Jani A.

    The options are endless... AND I LOVE IT! Absolutely worth the price plus more! The service was very fast, food was rushing out left and right as soon as you order it. The ambiance is very nice, I love the seating! Fits perfectly for your guest amount. The drinks were delicious, not strong but obviously it's sake so....I still loved it. Would absolutely go back!

    meat, scallop, shrimp
    Miranda L.

    price - $40/person ayce food - 3.5/5 ambiance - 4/5 service - 3/5 overall - 4/5 overall, the food was pretty good. the ambiance is really nice since it gave chill vibes. it was as if you're eating in china! the service was pretty good since the food came really fast. overall, i would say this is an affordable ayce for all the various food options!

    Takoyaki, eel cucumber roll spicy salmon roll
    Carissa C.

    Came here on a Friday night at 7 pm with no reservation - four adults, one toddler and we were seated almost immediately. The servers are quick and efficient. They come and change your grill very frequently throughout the BBQ service. They supply a whole stack of napkins as well as small plates for you to exchange as you go through your BBQ. Its all you can eat 48.99 per adult, well worth the price. They have a wide selection of meats. The baby lamb chops and NY strip were very tasty. Variety of seafood as well, the oysters they served were huge, BBQ shrimp a must try. Also recommended getting the corn that comes with cheese and the sweet potato, these both were out of this world. The sushi is fresh. Appetizers good. The booths are semi private and it's great place for family and friends overall.

    It tastes bad and chewy

    It was extremely unpalatable. Everyone knows that grilled meat needs fat. This restaurant is really bad; it's all lean meat. I ordered the marbled beef but they served me beef shank. The croutons in the crab meat salad were from yesterday and had turned yellow. The shrimp paste couldn't be flipped over and the bottom was burnt. Except for our table, the restaurant was empty. The menu hasn't been updated for at least four years. The sauce was actually soy sauce and it was very salty. Just close the shop. Don't do business anymore. It's so bad.

    Vicky L.

    Have been wanting to try this place for awhile since it has been around for so many years. Came on a weekday at around 12pm when they opened and there was literally no one else besides our table. The buffet is $41.95 per adult. Their menu is extensive and had a variety of meat, seafood, and sushi. There was a limited selection of vegetables. The marinated meat was so salty but tender. Even the vegetables had sauce on them. Because there was so much sauce on everything, my friend and I had to continuously drink water. There was too much marinade on everything. If I do decide to come back next time it will be less on the meats and get more seafood and try the sushi menu.

    Scallops
    Christian Y.

    The BBQ is pretty good and the AYCE also includes sushi. It's definitely better to go as a large group in a private karaoke room to get the best bang for your buck. The restaurant itself isn't the nicest or cleanest, but it's still an interesting experience overall. The service was decent and they took our orders down on a tablet. They also didn't rush us out after 2hrs so we had a little extra karaoke time.

    Kelly Z.

    Very fresh quality meat! Beautiful presentation! I wish the meats had more marinated variety. All of them kind of tasted the same but it was really good cut of meat. My favorite meat was the lamb, super tender and flavorful! The BBQ was 10/10 for sure, but the sushi not so much. The fish was fresh for the sushi but too much rice!!! We ordered some hand rolls but it was completely full off rice and only 2 pieces of fish. The rice ratio was just too much and the sushi was not very enjoyable. The service was OK, the workers were very nice and helped us cook the meat and advised us when to turn the meat and when they were read to take off the grill. But they did mess up our order multiple times, we ordered sushi and they kept forgetting some of our rolls even through we reordered it twice. Overall, great experience but only go for the bbq. The sushi is not great.

    Shumai that looks ordinary but tastes amazing.
    Sandy L.

    The entrance was a bit hard to see but inside is such a nice surprise. Very spacious booths that give us privacy. The staff were very nice and attentive. I saved the best for last! The food is amazing! Meat was tasty and well marinated. The seafood is fresh and perfectly flavored. There is a good amount to choose from. Unfortunately, I was busy eating I forgot to take pictures after eating the shumai. It was really good. The ventilation is above average. I did not leave the dinner smelling like one which made my Uber driver very happy. All in all, I left satisfied.

    Stacey L.

    Oh I love this place. The food is really fresh. I've been a few times and it always feels pretty chill compared to other bbq places I've been too. It wasn't fully booked any of the times so maybe that's why it was so quiet. They have a great mix of raw as well as kitchen prepared items which is great when you're impatiently waiting for your bbq to cook. I have no complaints at all with this place. It's just consistent and delicious

    Fried chicken wings (yum)
    Crystal L.

    Came here for Father's day, we reserved the private room which includes the karaoke and bbq buffet for $42 something per person (if I remember correctly), drinks are not included. There's a 2 hr time limit, but I think if there's no reservations right after they won't be in a hurry to kick you out. Upon entering I thought the place was a bit dingy. They do have really cool looking booths at the main seating area, but I noticed random empty boxes in random spots and the furniture looks a bit beaten up. But besides the decor we had a great time here. In the private room there are 2 grills. We were sure how to order at first since there's a group of 10 people and of course it's loud there with the music and all, so we thought it might be easier to write our order down on a napkin and gave it to staff. The food came and a staff member stayed in the room with us to cook the food. The food were all okay. But my 3 favorite things were the beef ribs, fried chicken wings, and the Kani salad. After all the ordered food gets cooked, the staff will leave the room and if we need assistance we can just hit the button with a smiley face next to the door. Overall we had a great time, time goes by quick when you're having fun, we ended up staying a bit over 2 hours. I also wanted to add that it was a tad bit confusing to search for songs at first but we figured out that we need to search by song title not by artist. Also I like that the videos are the actual music videos of the song and not random people running on the beach or just words on the screen. Side note: In the private room there's a step before the seating area, please be careful!

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    Kateryna Y.

    I love this place a lot. Delicious food, entertainment when you cook, good wine, the service is ok., the interior is nice, reasonable prices. One of my favorite spots to visit)

    Grill goes crazy

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    Good food, good quality meats definitely getting your money's worth. Service was good.

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    Ask the Community - Shokunin BBQ

    Is there a lot of street parking available?

    Is the karaoke free or included with the room?

    It's included in the room. You need at least 8 people for the room tho.

    What's the parking situation like? Does the restaurant have a parking lot?

    No, only street parking

    Do you allow customers to bring their own 2 Liter Soda Bottles from the outside when in a Private room? Edit: Please consider selling 2 Liter Bottles since you do not have free refils on Fountain Soda. 2$ cans are really tedious.

    Not really

    Is there a minimum charge to book a private room and what is the capacity of the private room?

    You need 8 people for the private room.

    What is the Price per person for AYCE? The Menu doesn't specify. Do you have a Birthday Promotion?

    $39.50 for adults and 19.50 for kids. No there is no birthday promotion. If you have a group you get a private room with bbq and ktv together.

    How many people can book the private room?

    At least 8 ppl

    Is it halal?

    It is not.

    How many people in the karoke room?

    It can fit at least 10. Not sure what the capacity is.

    Do you have to make a reservation (if so, how long before you go) or do you take walk-ins?

    Will take reservations for weekend. Big group a day ahead. Small group fee hours ahead. Walk-in always welcomed.

    Is it only all you can eat or can you order the meat separately?

    AYCE only

    What is the AYCE price and what does it include? Are there any special prices for weekdays and weekends?

    35.99

    Is the AYCE prices per adult or is it one price for everything regardless of how many persons?

    per adult

    Is there limited seating inside the restaurant due to covid? What precautions are being taken such as cleaning?

    Yes, there are government regulations to be followed. No more than a party of 10 persons. In regards to our cleaning precautions and measures, we provide hand sanitizer, temperature checks are mandatory. We make sure to use the products needed to… 

    How much is the cork fee?

    $10 per bottle

    Are you currently doing indoor dining?

    Yes we are at yellow zone and indoor dinning is allowed.

    Is coming as a group of two recommended?

    Sure

    Edit* Since drinks aren't included as part of the AYCE, byob? I'm asking bc I don't like to drink tap water.

    they serve drinks and beer

    What's a premium and I saw that the menu has no prices how do you guy know what to order and keep track of not over spending for food?

    Not sure, I've only been there twice.

    How many people does your private room with karaoke fit?

    12 to 21 We have 5 rooms with different size.

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