Shokunin
05/19/2026
Chef. Author. Brother. of Michelin-starred has been one of Darren’s closest collaborators for years. His debut cookbook Down South + East just dropped — and in his interview, he reflects on Shokunin’s 10 year success. Interview + photography by
05/10/2026
Some chefs you admire. Some you grow with.
falls into the second category.
Young, decorated, and one of the people who has shown up for Shokunin — and for Darren — in ways that go beyond the kitchen. They met in Calgary and forged a friendship over food and shared culinary events around the world.
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After ten years, we made some changes.
see our new hours below. Welcoming our new Operations Manager
New kōshi lattice. Maple table tops. Fresh upholstery. Calgary’s largest selection of exclusive sake. New omakase seating at the bar.
Same fire. Same team. Better bones.
2026, Avenue Magazine named us Best Overall Restaurant in Calgary—a celebration we have shared each year since we opened. ��We celebrated a decade of Shokunin with ten of the world’s best chefs. And now, we’re walking into year eleven with a space that reflects where we’ve been—and where we’re going. ��The staff you know. The faces you’ll meet. The fire that’s been burning since 2015. ��Pull up a seat. ��📍 Shokunin, Calgary ��HOURS: �Monday: 5-10pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5-10pm
Thursday-Saturday: 5pm-12am
Sunday: 5-10pm
Reservations: [link in bio]
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4 days remain—Shokunin Food & Drink Experience features a gourmet 6-course dinner menu — a tasting menu symphony of fresh ocean bites, binchotan yakitori, and wagyu, elevating classic ‘steak and potatoes’ through creative culinary expression. YYC EXP features available March 13–29.
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Some decisions don’t require discussion.
Ramen on the table.
Another bottle opened.
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02/11/2026
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2016 4 Street Southwest
Calgary, AB
T2S1W3
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 5pm - 11pm |
| Sunday | 5pm - 10pm |