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| - In summary: a busy place with very loud music but loosing some hearing is a small price to pay to get at their offerings! Not everyone will think binchotan is "special" but Shokunin's flavours are bold and amazing! Some of their reworked classics *cough* Octopus Fritters *cough* are the best I've ever had; in Calgary and Japan! It might cost a bit more (especially if you like cocktails with dinner) but it's worth saving up for!
In detail:
I've been here twice now and I've loved it both times! The food is the main draw for me but the service is also fantastic! Loved the hot towel they give you right away! Nice authentic touch, but also just a nice touch in general.
Best of what I've sampled so far:
#1 Octopus Fritters: if you've had takoyaki before and liked it, then you have to try this! It blows ALL other takoyaki out of the water! Also if you're hungry get this, you'll leave full on deliciousness and love for the world!!
#2 Skewers (especially chicken heart!) Wanna save some cash? Order the skewers! Avoid the common stuff like chicken breast, thigh and the veg. Go for the lesser knowns like liver, heart or skin. $2 each, get 10 that's $20, not bad for dinner!
#3 try the Okami Kasu: their specialty beer, a collaboration with Big Rock Brewery. Made with rice, no other beer tastes like this! Not everyone will like it but it's worth trying.
Note: watch yourself with that brew! Okami Kasu is 8% (16oz) and it really doesn't seem like it going down!
Honourable mentions:
Braised Daikon: umami and salty goodness. Another perfectly perfected classic!
Eggplant: that sauce will make your day! Such luscious sesame goodness!
Duck Tataki: I really don't like ginger but the ponzu-y vinegary sauce made the grated ginger palatable, even delicious! Anything that makes ginger delicious for me has my approval and reverence!
Cons:
Sometimes the music is way too loud, like shout at the person right beside you level! You're not running a club here people!
It's unfortunate that not everyone can sit at the counter, those are the best seats! However since this place is likely to be busy often, that's a matter of luck, party size and connections!
Lastly, not sure if they've made it onto open table or not but they were using bookenda for reservations before and I'm not really a fan of having to get another app just for them (even though I did.)
TL,DR: Go to Shokunin, order Octopus fritters, skewers: Chicken Heart, Skin and the feature, drink the Okami Kasu beer. If you like cocktails or whisky with dinner don't except a cheap night! Leave full of goodness and love!
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