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

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

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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Tasty sushi! Tony served it up for us. Thx homie, u da man! Well see you soon and thanks for fitting us in. 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.

Great experience tonight at Shokunin! My husband and I tried their 13 piece omakase for $55 pp. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal tonight and the flavor combos were such a treat! Definitely a hidden gem inside the New Haven City Marketplace. Each piece thoughtfully created with their awesome fusion touch! I especially enjoyed their escolar, hamachi, eel with marscapone cheese, and smoked blue fin a lot! Check out my photos! So good!! Service was amazing and attentive! Loved the social distanced seating and felt quite intimate bit casual at the same time. Must try! #supportsmallbusiness! read more

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I have called to order to-go, and was told that they only have 2 type of omakase at the moment, and the expensive one was $45 which I ordered 2 of them. Came to pick up, and the bill came out to be $118? the total should be $96.98 with tax included. I questioned why the extra $21? so I guess they typed the wrong price?? Anyway, just watch out before you pay. read more

Had an amazing omakase experience here! I got premium option for 13 pieces and the price is fairly reasonable for the great quality seafood. The fatty tuna was melt in your mouth like butta. Every piece was great, no complaints and the service was impeccable. The staff is super nice and friendly. Chef Sam was awesome! Would highly recommend and definitely coming back. 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

Great tasting sushi and great service! Tony was awesome building each piece of my Omakase with great care and attention to detail. Each piece of my 13 item Omakase ($50) had it's own flavor, texture, and uniqueness. None of them were the same. I recommend the Omakase but you can also order a la carte from the menu, either way it will be served in the same quality. In addition to the Omakase, I ordered the 5 pcs O-Toro Sashimi a la carte ($36) and it was great with all the small elements added to take it to the next level. Cold beer and numerous Sake to choose from, the whole experience was the best I've had outside of Tokyo. read more

Shokunin - O-Toro with cold beer. Life is good! - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Great fresh sushi for the IE. I recommend you get their Omakase menu. It's a little bit more on the pricier side, however, you get what you pay for. The staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable about sushi and the fish origins. Highly recommend! read more

Located in HavenCity Market.. sayyy whhhhatt?? Don't let the location fool you. This spot is high end with some swag, and the chefs are younger blood with a lot of know how! This is one of the best omakase experiences in the 909, hands down! Can't beat the quality and price point. Ask for Sushi Chef Tony, he is awesome and makes you feel welcomed and is very charming. The owner definitely thought this one through. He picked a great location, with a lot of foot traffic. He knew that folks in the IE are looking for better sushi, and are tired of the AYCE quality. He gets fresh fish, adds his own flavor twists to each piece and serves you ~13 high end pieces of fish, and a handroll for $50!!! You won't believe me until you try it. You need to make reservations, due to covid and because they are a smaller spot. Highly recommend. read more

I've gotta be honest, I was expecting better considering the reviews. Did the premium omokase, and it was not great. Quality on par with all you can eat, but served omokase and more money. Hard pass on returning though. Also had a couple knats/flies cruising over my sushi. I'm not squeamish, I'll eat stuff if a fly lands on it lol but it detracts from the experience for sure. The service was on point, 100% on service. I just found the quality of fish underwhelming. read more

I will start this review by proclaiming this is the best sushi I have ever had. The quality, service, and just everything about this place was perfect. We had a 7 o'clock reservation, we got there a bit early around 615 and asked if we were able to sit earlier if possible and they were able to seat us asap! Ordered the 13 course omakase and my god...EVERY BITE WAS INSANE. This was my first omakase experience and would do this every week if I lived closer. I was literally blown away with every different sushi that was served to me and my wife. I can't even remember what I even ate cuz I was just craving for the next dish and living in the moment. The price is totally fair as well. And yet again..great service by the team here. Appreciate this place very much and look forward to multiple visits in the future. Shout out to our sushi chef Tony. Very informative and quick!! Thank you sir ! read more

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Sooo yummy We almost didnt come bc of a recent bad review but we took the chance bc it looked like the only fresh sushi around the area. Im so glad we did. It was so good! We had the premium omakase served by Andrew. We'll probably ask for him again when we come back lol Service was great! I liked the pace our chef was going. I find most omakases to be tooo slow. Nothing tasted fishy at all. Fish was fresh and cool, rice was warm. So buttery. Mmm! (Didnt get to take pics of all sushi before we ate it) read more

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Best omakase for their price! I've tasted some that I've never tasted before. Definitely recommend this place to people who loves omakase. read more

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Wow. That's all I got. Just WOW. My brother has been raving about this place for months. So we made plans with him and his wife to eat here on Friday night. The experience was out of this world. The quality of the fish/seafood was top notch - so fresh and flavorful, of the highest quality. This spot may be in a food court, but most definitely of fine dining quality. Very impressed. read more

Absolutely amazing! Chef Tony is awesome! Great service, great++ sushi. We found this place from an IG post and we drive 45 minutes to go here. If you want the "knock your sock off" sushi this is the spot. Favorites are: smoked something (smoked right in front of you) and squid with mascarpone (would never order but WOW!!). Check this place out...you will not regret it. Have to make a reservation! Don't just show up and be that guy! read more

Shokunin - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Amazing food, must try it won't disappoint! Service is great and ambiance is intimate

Great service and the food was great at reasonable price. I had omakase 13 pieces for $80. They were small but that's understand.

I come here every week for a reason. Best sushi you'll ever eat. Tony and his team are incredible. read more

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Fantastic omakase! They also ask if there's any food allergies like shell fish ahead of time. One of the omakase sushi had gold specks as a nice decorative effect. Blue crab was nuanced with a bit of crunchiness. Yum! read more

You guys. If you haven't tried this place for their Omakase, you need to make a reservation immediately. This is my second time visiting for the 13-piece Omakase and I'm ready to report that the experience here was consistently amazing. It's located in a good court called Haven City at an unassuming corner. We made reservation for 3 people. Sam was our sushi chef both times and he had a great sense of humor, nice and was so knowledgeable about each piece of sushi that he placed in front of us. This is the definition of a hidden gem. The best Omakase in the Inland Empire. Will definitely be a regular here to support Sam and Shokunin! read more

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We've been coming here consistently for special occasions (it's what I look forward to most on birthdays) and I sincerely wish we came more often. It's difficult to articulate the quality of ingredients here. The flavors and textures of the variety of fish are definitely something to rave about. Every time we've been here, the quality and presentation have been consistent and we always leave more than satisfied with our experience. The area is small which suits those who prefer a more intimate setting. I believe the intimacy allows for more conversation with your sushi chef and I love learning more about the food I'm eating. The staff is always kind and welcoming. You can tell that they 100% stand behind their product and are proud with what they serve to their patrons. read more

I'd like to start off by saying that the sushi was great and if you don't mind dealing with the rudest sushi chefs of all time then come on down. 5 minutes into being seated the chef walks in and yells at the host "no more walk-ins". Dude I get it, we added to your workload. I would've preferred to be turned away a million times more than experiencing what I experienced. The way he talked down on the host not once, not twice but 3 times made me so uncomfortable, I even got emotional at one point. He said "no more walk-ins" 3 times! Like dude, we're sitting right here. I tried not to put too much thought into him not greeting us as sushi chefs usually do but then I see how courteous he was to his omakase reservation, I couldn't help but to feel some type of way. I usually order many rounds of sushi but I was fine after the first round and decided I'd rather fill up on the corndogs around the corner than deal with a rude sushi chef. That's just me tho, if you're willing to look past it I'm sure you will love this place as I tried so hard to do. The chef also didn't say bye as we left which was another red flag, I've never been to a sushi restaurant where the chefs don't say hello AND goodbye. Anyway, 3 stars to this place because the service was horrible but the quality of food was good. read more

Shokunin - Yellowtail Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I don't have any idea why people's recommend this place on Yelp review This place absolutely not omagase... chef even don't know how to make a hand roll Not even one sashimi serve during 13 premium course how come it's call Omagase This is worst place ever been sushi restaurant..... I am sorry not even restaurant just worse than street food DON'T GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

SUPER AFFORDABLE OMAKASE EXPERIENCE! It's a little tricky to get a table here, so definitely make a reservation ahead of time (you can just call them!) as they only seat 3 parties per hour because it's a very small space. This is located inside the Haven Public Market in Rancho Cucamonga! I came with a party of 4 and all of us had the 13-piece Omakase experience. There's a 10-piece or 13-piece to choose from. Of course we had to go all out and get the most we could get. The sushi chef was in the middle preparing each piece one at a time. You would have to wait a few minutes between each piece because it is freshly made in front of you, so I would recommend coming here to have an experience rather than trying to fill a hungry stomach. Each sushi served was absolutely delicious. Each piece melted in our mouths and we wish it lasted forever. My favorite was the Otoro!! I really enjoyed that the last two pieces of the Omakase were hand rolls, it helped fill our tummy's a little more. They also weren't basic hand rolls, we had a crab + toro hand roll which was so yummy! I'm not a tuna girl, but the spicy tuna hand roll was delicious. Highly recommend this place for small parties of about 4-5! read more

Shokunin - First piece of our Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

In the food court of a mall. Had a pork ramen. Packaged well for home reheat. Tasty with all the necessary toppings. I would definitely order again. read more

Tried the omakase it's really good! The chef who made our sushi is a very sweet lady and gave us a nice selection of fresh fish. The place is cozy, like you would not have expected there is such a quiet place in the middle of a busy food hall. For its price, the quality and taste of food are great. The portions are also perfect as the rice is not too big, so the fish is highlighted more. This is such a must try gem in haven city. read more

Shokunin - Otoro nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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This spot is my favorite spot come here once a week tony always helps us out trying new things and making sure we are taking care of and letting us know what we need to try always a pleasure to see him in there hands down the best quality sushi around never lets me down Keep up that great quality read more

Shokunin - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Bomb , love this place. Reservations ONLY. A must try the chefs are amazing and make the experience enjoyable . read more

Shokunin - If you know you know - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

What amazing omakase experience. My wife and I bought the 10, next time will go for the larger option. Each night was unique in flavor and all were really good. We also added uni and amaebi, of course with the best part, the head. We will b coming back next time we are in Rancho. read more

The neon "Premium" Omakase font on the menu should have been a give away... Really wanted to like this place and made a long drive over but if you've experienced omakase elsewhere this place will be an ultimate let down. Fish quality subpar and their cuts of fish are tiny. The toppings and glazes are a hit or miss and remind me of what they use at AYCE sushi establishments. Hokkaido scallop was nice but that's about the only positive thing I can say. Save your money and go elsewhere for an omakase experience. read more

I'd been eyeing this place for a while since Haven City opened, but finally managed to go on a date with my husband last Saturday. Mind you, we're sushi addicts and have eaten in Japan as well. Our favorite sushi place of all time is Omokase in Rancho and were skeptical Shokunin could be better. OH. MY. GOD. If you're questioning trying Shokunin, don't hesitate. This is your sign. We ordered the 13 course and each was AMAZING. If you're not familiar with omokase type meals, it's basically chef's choice (they ask if you have any allergies beforehand) and they serve you sushi one by one. Don't be afraid to ask how it works and read the sign on the wall if you're confused. I don't usually like tuna at all and this place got me saying their Otoro is the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. We also don't usually like wasabi at all but were quickly taught that with good quality and an "easy" amount, it can heighten the flavor. Our course ended with yuzu coconut and red bean mochi...so good. I walked away planning our next trip. I want more. NEED more. JUST DO IT! read more

Shokunin - Yuzu coconut and red bean mochi - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Everything is bomb! If you like sushi you will like this place. The eel and smoked sushi were my favorite. Fresh flavors and great environment. The chef makes the sushi right in front of you. I would recommend the 13 course meal. read more

Shokunin - Squid sushi - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Premium Omakase. Favorite was the squid presentation. Splurge on the 13pc for a good time at an actual sushi bar read more

Shokunin - Hot Sake - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I would not return to this restaurant. Despite having diarrhea multiple times after including today, I've still eaten at the this restaurant at least five times prior. After today, I will not come back. They no longer have a sushi chef, but have trained a stoic assistant to make the premium omakase and announce the fish in a barely audible voice. The sushi is all overly lathered in sauces so that every item is over salty or spicy. This is either an intentional effort to cover fish that is not fresh or a lack of skill of someone you hired on indeed for minimum wage to masquerade as a sushi chef. For those familiar with omakase, you are looking toward to each tastefully prepared piece of fish and an introduction by the chef before balanced flavor profile hits your palate. Instead, imagine having a sour faced girl give you pieces of fish and mumbling something unintelligible before putting it before you. Imagine each bite to be so salty or over flavored that you have to ask for extra rice on the side. Imagine getting your handroll put on a soggy plate from all the over sauced pieces of fish before it. Imagine not knowing that you are done and the "chef" just walking away and never coming back. I know that we are in the inland empire, but it's not okay to charge for premium omakase and deliver an embarrassment to the cuisine. read more

Came here to grab sushi after a few beers and this was amazing. The workers were super polite. The vibe was just great. Place was clean and intimate. read more

It has been a while since I bookmarked this place. Finally got a chance to try last night. The price of the omakase is very reasonable and the quality is totally beyond my expectation. You can feel the chef spends a lot of time to design and treat the sushi. I can't recommend a specific course because it is omakase, but definitely look forward to the eel and albacore. Love this place very much! Surely planning for another visit! Thanks chef Tony! read more

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Just Wow, what an experience. I've heard multiple times that the place is really good but I've always been skeptical. The Omakase was absolutely spectacular. We did 13 course chef special and he blew us out of the water. Everything was so fresh and tasted absolutely amazing. We cannot wait to go back soon. read more

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