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Stylishly designed setting for fresh sushi plus cooked Japanese dishes like black cod with miso.
Hours
| Friday | 11:45 AM–1:45 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:45 AM–1:45 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:45 AM–1:45 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM–1:45 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 454 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 321-3454
Website: http://www.jinshorestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Wook Chung
At the heart of California Ave, it is not easy to find a “normal” Japanese sushi joint. Palo Alto is spoiled with ultra high-end omakase shops or extremely overpriced omakase-grade wannabes. To be honest, we went to Jin Sho thinking it’d be one of those.
Jin Sho is a down-to-earth regular Japanese restaurant with sushi, sashimi, and other tapas as well as udon. They are also not terribly overpriced, considering that all other shops charge way more. They are definitely expensive, even more Bay Area standards but again, you are at the heart of California Ave.
The interior is functional. Clean, and spread out. Nothing fancy. Just from those looks, you know you are grabbing a regular meal. The food is quite good. The fish was fresh. The sushi was well made – definitely done by someone who truly cares about nigiris and the right technique than trying to make as many as possible in the shortest period of time. These sushi and sashimi were not the haughty omakase grade with fancy frills, knife cuts, and torched with random sauces. These were down-to-earth honest sushi made with good rice and a hint of wasabi. And sometimes, that is just enough. You just want a hearty meal and that’s what you get.
The udon and other rolls follow the same philosophy. They are not about show and ostentatiousness. They just want to serve Japanese food, closer to an uncle at home making it rather than a restaurant. And it works. It shows.
Jin Sho is a solid addition to California Ave and they desperately needed one. You can’t go omakase each time you have a sushi craving. Sometimes, comfort food is better. And that’s what Jin Sho delivers at a reasonable price.
… moreJin Sho is a down-to-earth regular Japanese restaurant with sushi, sashimi, and other tapas as well as udon. They are also not terribly overpriced, considering that all other shops charge way more. They are definitely expensive, even more Bay Area standards but again, you are at the heart of California Ave.
The interior is functional. Clean, and spread out. Nothing fancy. Just from those looks, you know you are grabbing a regular meal. The food is quite good. The fish was fresh. The sushi was well made – definitely done by someone who truly cares about nigiris and the right technique than trying to make as many as possible in the shortest period of time. These sushi and sashimi were not the haughty omakase grade with fancy frills, knife cuts, and torched with random sauces. These were down-to-earth honest sushi made with good rice and a hint of wasabi. And sometimes, that is just enough. You just want a hearty meal and that’s what you get.
The udon and other rolls follow the same philosophy. They are not about show and ostentatiousness. They just want to serve Japanese food, closer to an uncle at home making it rather than a restaurant. And it works. It shows.
Jin Sho is a solid addition to California Ave and they desperately needed one. You can’t go omakase each time you have a sushi craving. Sometimes, comfort food is better. And that’s what Jin Sho delivers at a reasonable price.
Mariana A
An excellent sushi place offering a variety of rolls, sashimi, nigiri, etc. They also have an extensive drinks list and offer some intriguing matcha lattes. The chef accommodated my gluten-free request and made a couple of substitutions in the chirashi. There was beef sashimi in the chirashi, which I’d never had before – it was surprisingly tender and delightful. Overall, an excellent experience.
… moreJunhua Chen
The menu features a variety of sushi and traditional dishes, all presented beautifully. While the freshness and quality of the food are notable, given the high price point, one might expect an even more exceptional culinary experience. Jin Sho is a solid choice for Japanese cuisine lovers.
… moreYi Zhang
Chirashi bowl has great fish selection, tasty rice and is of great value. Giant roll has all the ingredients I love: salmon, eel, and avocado. No waiter came to explain the menu or take our order until we asked after 20minutes.
… moreHannah Jin
The sashimi omakase is fairly average compared to other Japanese restaurants in the area. The black cod appetizer and most of the nigiri are worth trying, as they are well-seasoned and fresh. However, the Uni nigiri I had today was not fresh and seemed close to spoiling.
… moreLaura Wong
Jin sho is an absolute hidden ✨gem✨!! Their sushi is SO FRESH! All their fish was so good, especially their otoro. Some of the most buttery and soft otoro I’ve had in the bay area. It just melts in your mouth the moment you eat it. Their uni was also super creamy and sweet! A definite must try. We tried the El Camino roll (unagi and crab) and the omakase 10 pc which came with a tuna roll. The El Camino roll was amazing. Unagi was seared perfectly and the crab inside was so fresh. The combination of the two paired with a crunchy cucumber was absolutely perfect. For the 10pc we were a bit skeptical since it was so expensive but the waitress came over and explained all the fish we would get and we had to order it. The 10pcs change regularly for them so we’ll be back to try it again some day! Definitely come here for a delicious bite to eat. Our one negative comment is the service was a bit slow.
… moreCaroline Japic
Hands down the best sushi in Palo Alto. It’s called “executive sushi” for a reason. It’s definitely pricey, but very, very fresh. We love the edamame, miso soup, chef’s special role, spicy tuna, volcano roll, tempura shrimp roll, yaki udon, rock shrimp tempura… everything is amazing and the beer is cold. Really, really love this spot.
… moreGlenn Carbullido
Absolutely amazing food. Top quality ingredients are prepared and presented. Other than the price, this is an awesome sushi place. I heard from a recommendation from a friend and it proved great.
I arrived without a reservation and was promptly seated and after which we saw a few people seemed like they were turned away for wait time. Other wise it was a good experience.
Freshest Wasabi I’ve had compared to many other “fastfood” places.
Over for four people we averaged at about $50 a person.
… moreI arrived without a reservation and was promptly seated and after which we saw a few people seemed like they were turned away for wait time. Other wise it was a good experience.
Freshest Wasabi I’ve had compared to many other “fastfood” places.
Over for four people we averaged at about $50 a person.
Connie Zhang
Fresh sushi, good value. Easy to make a reservation. Staff was friendly and food was serviced very quickly after we ordered. Great place for family and friend get together. Do not order Wagu beef rice. It is $44 but you cannot tell it was wagu beef.
… moreDeanna Chung
AMAZING SUSHI!!!! 10/10 would come here again. This place is a gem.
This has got to be one of the best sushi restaurants in Northern California. Everything was SO fresh and so flavorful. Each bite transports you into a wild ride, as if you caught the fish and ate it same-day. I didn’t know what I was expecting but I will have to compare all my future sushi eating endeavors to this one from now on.
Uni- the best item on the menu – so creamy, rich, and delicious. My mouth is watering as I type this
Salmon set 5pc- it’s 5 pieces of salmon nigiri. Each piece is so tender and meaty and full of all the salmon flavor that I want
Ikura nigiri – so delicious, the right balance of salt and carbs
Sashimi deluxe- basically an omakase but with fewer types of fish. There were a few uncommon choices like belt fish and this other white fish in addition to yellowtail, sockeye salmon, Toro, bluefin tuna.
Chirashi bowl – added the rice that I needed in this meal and also had uni! As well as several other types of yummy fish
Spider roll – the crab was very crunchy and flavorful. A good addition to the meal
Giants roll – also a good addition to the meal, had potent salmon and eel flavor.
I would come back in a heartbeat. The staff were friendly and service was extremely fast as well.
… moreThis has got to be one of the best sushi restaurants in Northern California. Everything was SO fresh and so flavorful. Each bite transports you into a wild ride, as if you caught the fish and ate it same-day. I didn’t know what I was expecting but I will have to compare all my future sushi eating endeavors to this one from now on.
Uni- the best item on the menu – so creamy, rich, and delicious. My mouth is watering as I type this
Salmon set 5pc- it’s 5 pieces of salmon nigiri. Each piece is so tender and meaty and full of all the salmon flavor that I want
Ikura nigiri – so delicious, the right balance of salt and carbs
Sashimi deluxe- basically an omakase but with fewer types of fish. There were a few uncommon choices like belt fish and this other white fish in addition to yellowtail, sockeye salmon, Toro, bluefin tuna.
Chirashi bowl – added the rice that I needed in this meal and also had uni! As well as several other types of yummy fish
Spider roll – the crab was very crunchy and flavorful. A good addition to the meal
Giants roll – also a good addition to the meal, had potent salmon and eel flavor.
I would come back in a heartbeat. The staff were friendly and service was extremely fast as well.