I was quite impressed by this restaurant. Good atmosphere, not too loud music. Servers are friendly and professional. When they serve dishes, they gave me explanations what they cooked the meal, like high-end restaurants do. I felt they care food and customers. I tried some kushiyaki which are better than other yakitori places in Calgary. They put some twists to their kushiyaki. I think it worked. I know I shouldn't compare real Japanese kushiyaki, but if they apply basic techniques of bbqing yakitori, meat would be more juicier and smokier. That is only reason, I couldn't give 5 stars. I tried chamame, which is similar to edamame but a little sweeter. It was good company with beer. Also they have a couple of original beer, which are worth trying. Lastly, their ramen was very good considering not from specialized ramen place. Actually, their ramen is more crafted than some ramen places.
I will definitely come back Shokunin. I am hoping they will develop more kinds of kushiyaki.