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Sushi Shin in Redwood City

4.8 (65) 312 Arguello St, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States

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Authentic Japanese restaurant
Sushi restaurant

Location on the map

Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-921-8809
Site: http://sushishinredwoodcity.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:5–10 PM
Wednesday:5–10 PM
Thursday:5–10 PM
Friday:5–10 PM
Saturday:5–10 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.8

65 Reviews for Sushi Shin 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-23 21:08:30

Incredible Japanese counter dining experience, with only capacity for 9 people, and the chance to watch this chef’s creative artistry up close! Fine selection of Japanese rice wine and other treats. It’s expensive, AND worth it if you’re looking for a mini-vacation to Japan without leaving home. Worth the money!!

Review №2

2023-12-04 12:54:25

Excellent omakase meal. The Chefs skill was a on great display and a pleasure to take in. Every bite was fresh and different. The staff was very attentive and welcoming. All made for an memorable meal. Will be back! Thank you!

Review №3

2022-05-21 02:48:48

What an incredible meal. This was excellent!I highly recommend dining at Sushi Shin.Its a small restaurant and seats only 9 people which made the experience even more unique.Each piece of fish and dish in general was tasty and there truly isnt anything I can find to critize about our dinner experience.

Review №4

2023-06-26 17:58:31

The food is of high quality and deserves 1 star michelin. It is a bit pricy considering the OK service and somewhat mediocre decor.They are planning on remodeling late this year.

Review №5

2022-03-19 19:04:49

• A note on grades, I rate outwards from three stars. *TL:DR If you can get a reservation, this is a dominant sushi-ya in the Bay Area.We went for an early seating mid week given the aggressive reservation architecture.Thank goodness my friend persevered.The only dinner on offer is the 21 course omakase experience. You will not be disappointed.The intimacy of this nine-seat establishment encourages interaction with Chef and other guests. It was enjoyable to have guests with different experience in this type of dining at the same dinner party.Highlights of the seasonal menu were two types of Hokkaido uni, marinated monkfish liver, and the black throat perch.

Review №6

2023-11-24 15:33:04

You could walk by this place a dozen times before seeing it. It’s just a small nondescript storefront with seating for 10 around a sushi chef that puts on a show and excellent meal. We had a nice date night here. The sushi is very unique and I had a number of things I’ve never tasted before (eg monkfish liver). The fish were great and they mixed it up with a few hot/cooked dishes as well, wrapping it up with a sesame pudding for dessert. Overall more filling than many omakase but not too much so.

Review №7

2021-11-04 03:52:46

I have been there 4 times this year. I would say its one of the best Omakase in the bay area. Sushi Shin is authentic and delicious in every way. The service was impeccable and attentive!!

Review №8

2023-09-29 19:50:21

We had the pleasure of savoring an exquisite Omakase dining experience at Sushi Shin, and it left us utterly impressed. Chef Jason Zhan demonstrated his exceptional skill in crafting dishes with impeccably fresh and thoughtfully curated ingredients.

Review №9

2020-03-08 16:54:59

A great place to experience omakase without driving all the way to SF. It is a very small restaurant with bar seating only. The chef provided information regarding each dish before serving them, which I really appreciated. Ingredients seemed fresh and seasonal, so their menu will likely change depending on the season. There was a construction happening next door, and their noise was getting loud. The chef himself (?!) went next door and fixed the issue before it got too disruptive.

Review №10

2020-01-14 03:57:30

Such a great place to slow down, relax, savor, and appreciate.Chef Jason has more than a decade of experience. He will bring you the best seafood of the season from all around the world with the highest quality. Everything in the restaurant was carefully picked by the chef from the fish to the rice to the spoon. The food was flavorful and beautiful.We also learned about the life of the fish, where they live, what they eat, how to best prepare and serve. We enjoyed the fun conversation and had an amazing time. Thank you Chef Jason!

Review №11

2020-01-13 01:14:41

Overall the nigiri is okay, and the ingredients are fresh, but the combination of how to building the experience is a bit weak. They only provide 9 seat pre-round at night, the total will have 2 rounds. Book it before you come, its a tiny place, but you definitely can enjoy your night. The price is a bit higher than expect depends on their fish choice.

Review №12

2020-03-14 07:00:26

We had an amazing and intimate omakase experience at Sushi Shin. We arrived 5 min before our 8:30 pm seating time and they opened the doors and got us seated right on time. We got the best seat right in front of chef Jason. Throughout the omakase, Jason was very personable and shared his experiences and answered all of the guests questions (we had many sushi connoisseurs sharing the seating time with us).The fish was incredibly fresh, seasonal, mostly from Toyosu fish market. My favorites were the hotaru ika (firefly squid), iwashi (Japanese sardine), ankimo (monkfish liver), and Hokkaido uni (sea urchin). I also enjoyed trying shirako (milt) for the first time, very creamy as expected.The creamy tofu dessert made by Chef Jason was also delicious to finish off the meal, reminding me of a hybrid between Chinese tofu dessert and panna cotta. Thank you Sushi Shin! I will definitely be back.

Review №13

2023-07-11 02:01:13

The sushi chefs are skilled and passionate, and they take pride in sharing their expertise with diners. The intimate setting allows for a personal and interactive dining experience, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal.

Review №14

2020-03-08 06:05:13

Such a good dinner! This was a real treat and the chef was very knowledgeable. The fish was fresh and uncommon for the area. Then, much of it was prepared differently than what many chefs do. Everything with care, detail, and an explanation. There was a lot of prep work put into things. It was a terrific experience!

Review №15

2021-10-15 20:33:39

Sushi Shin is now our go-to spot for omakase/sushi in the bay area. We have been here multiple times this year and we just visited recently after they received 1 Michelin star, which is well deserved.The restaurant has an intimate setting. Theres only 9 seats and it is difficult to get reservation nowadays since it gained a lot of popularity this year. Make sure to book ahead and the seats do ran out pretty fast.Chef Jason is one of the most passionate chefs I have ever met. He is knowledgable about each dish hes preparing and he would not hesitate to answer any of your questions. That is also the most fascinating part of omakase, you get to sit in front of the chef and you can talk to the chef directly.----------For this most recent experience, heres what we got:Appetizers:-seaweed-kegani (hokkaido hairy crab)-oyster+yuzu sauce-ankimo monkfish liver-Katsu BonitoNigiri:-Kobujime-King Salmon Zuke-Chutoro-SabaIkuraShrimp+uniLobster ChawanmushiZuke MaguroOtoroKohadaAkagaiAnagoDessert----------Chef Jason constantly changes whats included in the omakase based on the fish availability. The price he set is great in terms of the quality and the quantity of the fish he prepared for each customer. If you would like to order more, you can do it at the end (right before dessert). Their dessert is always the same but it is also one of my favorite parts. I LOVE their dessert! We always enjoyed our experience in Sushi Shin and we enjoyed talking to the chef and his wife Betsey. If you love sushi and all different kinds of fish, do not hesitate to visit this spot.Besides, they have great sake as well. We always asked Jason to recommend a sake to go with the omakase experience and we absolutely love every sake he recommended.

Review №16

2021-05-08 02:11:37

Had birthday celebration here, very great experience! The fish are so fresh. It’s a new restaurant opened just before pandemic, i am glad it survived and became popular now

Review №17

2021-07-27 05:54:19

The best Japanese restaurant in the area! Definitely can complete with the sushi’s in Japan. Best to reserve a month and a half before hand because it’s super popular and busy.

Review №18

2023-10-12 05:21:52

Highlights IMHOPremium ingredientsDiversity of ingredients, cooking methods, presentations and serving waresThe ORCHESTRATIONS of the menu is superb！The balance, continuity and fluctuation across courses shows us the soul of oamakesa

Review №19

2021-10-30 14:11:21

This is the first time after the dinner. Both me and my guest are totally loss of word.We had ordered their takeout back when dine in wasnt allowed. It was decent so we figured we give dine in a try.My conclusion is that Michelin rater should stop rating Sushi in Bay Area. As this is second restaurant that really has no business being given a star.I will start with good first as there arent many good point.1. The rice itself has good texture and flavor (on some of the nigiri).2. The Santa Barbara uni was one of the best I have in a while.3. The dessert was good.Issues-1. Rice temperature control was bad. Its inconsistent through out. My buri rice was way too hot. This is a basic skill. Not acceptable.2. The clear soup- if you cant make a good dashi as base. Chances are mushroom soil taste will dominant. This is exactly what happened3. Hokkaido uni quality is what I would have expected from local Japanese fish market donburi. Its about as good as a $14 donburi at Hakodate fish market.4. Katsuo- one of the most bland I have tasted. Fish itself was not flavorful. The smoking was just weak and didnt enhance the fish. The scallion didnt provide the kick.5. shirako- the quality isnt great to begin with. Half grill it wont make it any better.6. Chawanmushi- I feel sorry for that lobster. The lobster itself was great. Flavor and sweet. However, it was slightly burnt and the egg portion was bland. Lack of good dashi base killed the egg part.7. Tuna courses- the quality of tuna isnt good to begin with. But poor preparation made it even worse. Tuna didnt have good tuna flavor.The chu-toro I had wasnt properly prepared hence it was quiet fishy (blood). Even though it was tiny spot- its completely not acceptable.Zuke- the main point of a good Zuke is to taste the tuna itself. But with tuna quality not good to begin with. By giving it such a thick cut compare to the rice. It made it much worse.O-toro- overly cooked. Full mouth of greaseThis was the first time on the drive home- we didnt even want to talk about what happened.If you are looking for authentic sushi that really focuses on balance. This isnt the place. Perhaps it caters to different clientele. As all of the dishes has no balance. I dont need thick fish to prove that this is $$$$ place. I need excellent balance between fish and rice.What I really didnt get- the heavy soy sauce is the same as yoshizumi. With off night from tuna, its really can be enhanced/saved by varying the soy sauce. This was demonstrated by previous sushi chef at Kenzo Napa.Its sad. Perhaps my expectation was too high after the original carry out. May be simply put- this place is focusing on providing value to the novice. While the rice basic and forming skill is there. Everything else was off.

Review №20

2021-07-06 05:44:37

Got A LOT OF premium delicious fish with a very reasonable amount of money. Every piece is heavenly and the chef is very nice and told us a lot about each dish. We had a great conversation and it feels like you’re eating at your neighborhood local favorite.

Review №21

2021-09-09 04:52:21

Very delicious, very fresh seafood. Enjoying the dinner . We had 20 courses . Liked every dishes.

Review №22

2020-07-27 00:24:29

I had a takeout order Bara Chirashi at Sushi Shin during the lockdown. The fish eggs, fish, uni are top quality. The seafood is paired thoughtfully with slightly sweetened eggs, and fresh herbs. It’s a lovely treat to brighten your day. Highly recommend!

Review №23

2022-11-15 19:59:24

All I can say is... wow! Ive had Omakase at other restaurants in the Bay Area, but they tend to be over the top, extravagant productions that serve way too much food. Sushi Shin does it perfectly. Theres a simplistic elegance to this place. The food was an amazing selection of seafood from Japan (plus a few items from California) that were prepared perfectly. This place isnt cheap, but 100% would recommend if you want an authentic Japanese Omakase experience.

Review №24

2023-09-07 17:02:41

Truly exceptional and worthy of the hype. Sushi artistry. You won’t be sorry.

Review №25

2022-04-13 18:58:50

Excellent Omakase located in an unassuming location in Redwood City. You wont be disappointed by the quality of Sushi prepared right in front of you! We experienced a 21 course dinner that was not only delicious but also tinkled all your taste senses. Highly recommended to be paired with a good selection of Sake at Sushi Shin. Will definitely be coming back!

Review №26

2020-08-09 02:56:12

Ordered omakase as take out. I waited for the order to be ready for 2 mins and I saw staff were wearing mask, including the chef himself. Very fresh and nicely packed.

Review №27

2022-08-16 00:55:58

Here is the only the Sushi Omakase place in the San Francisco Bay Area that has a decent price and luxurious atmosphere. Highly recommend..!

Review №28

2022-03-08 03:09:03

Such a great Omakase experience at Sushi shin. Menu changes seasonally with the freshest seafood from Japan. Its not just a meal of food, its also a lesson in marine biology and understanding of meticulous flavor profiles. Albeit, its not an inexpensive meal at about $300 a person before drinks, its worth the experience and special occasion. People come back multiple times for this Michelin 1 star. Id have to say, this experience has ruined me for all sushi now, cant look at regular ankimo or tuna the same way anymore.

Review №29

2020-02-13 05:19:33

Lovely space with a chef that shows his joy in his food and presentation. Exceptional quality in fish (flown in from Japan at least twice a week), attentive staff, intimate setting for a date or with good company and worth the price. Every dish served was phenomenal. The quality of the sakes were amazing. Its only been open for a month and Im glad I found it. Will definitely be dining here again.

Review №30

2022-08-25 04:49:05

It’s hard to believe that Sushi shin, run by a Chinese Chief owner, is an one star Michelin restaurant. Their lack of services and unfriendly environment made me uncomfortable to sit in for the whole night. Tbh, most of the dishes taste the same, with extremely salty soy sauce on every one of them. I wouldn’t recommend to visit unless you are only looking for a family kitchen.

Review №31

2023-10-23 10:58:40

Best sushi I had in years.Chef is amazing

Review №32

2021-06-22 19:44:19

This place is amazing, michelin star coming soon. The atmosphere is great and the chef/owners are super nice people! The food is top notch and we got almost 19-20 courses for the omakase, much more than other omakase Ive been to. The fish was super fresh and there were some unique cuts that I really appreciated. Overall compared to michelin star omakase Ive had in the bay area this place has better quality food and more courses. Highly recommend you make a reservation if you want an incredible omakase experience with great value (only $139).

Review №33

2021-05-12 01:59:02

I was going to give 5 stars but have to minus 2 star due to the service. During the meal, I didn’t finish the sushi in one bite since it was a bit large for me. The chef said to me “you should not finish in two bites” and the whole room was staring at me. It was an embarrassing moment for a customer to be publicly “educated”. I do understand Omasake has its own culture and the chef takes pride in his work, but please be mindful that there are many ways to communicate with your customer other than publicly shaming. While there remains tradition on how to eat sushi, the customer paid for the service and has the right to choose a different way of enjoying the food.The food was great. No issue here. But please be gentle with those “didn’t follow the specifics”.

Review №34

2020-03-05 08:25:11

This is the top level experience in the Bay area for Omakase sushi. Chef Jason takes the entire experience to the highest level for a true sushi lovers delight. The total courses is around 20, with each piece of sushi served in a methodical order according to the Chefs style and taste journey, meant to take your palette towards richer and more robust flavors and textures as you delve deeper.His experience working in starred resturaunts shines and he will likely earn his own star in due time if he continues to sustain this level of excellence.His preparation of the sushi (prior to the making it) shows his dedication, as he is arriving at around 9am to buy the freshest fish and prepare it all day for two 9 person meals starting at 530pm and lasting until 1130-12 midnight. He is bringing in only the highest quality fish and ingredients from Japan, Canada and around the world and the rice is absolutely delicious as well (made using two types of rice vinegar blended and a specialized Japanese rice, cooked in a pressure rice cooker (the top end method). I asked a lot of questions as the food was delicious and worth learning more about.If you want a sushi meal that will leave a lasting impression, its here. The price is also very good considering the attention and level of quality of fish being served. Ill be returning many times this year to try different seasons of fish.

Review №35

2020-03-05 23:57:22

I was so happy to learn that downtown RWC has its own high-end sushi restaurant. I made a reservation within a few weeks of its opening. The place itself is super small, only 8 or 9 seats and barely enough room to walk behind. I happen to like that it was cozy.Sushi Shin definitely focuses on the food and service, giving you the best experience without costing a fortune. The omakase is a great deal - 17 pieces plus soup and dessert for $130. You cant get that anywhere else in the Bay.Honestly, we enjoyed every single piece. Each had a unique flavor or twist beyond the freshness of the fish. I like that several pieces were marinated, which is a traditional technique.Here is a list of what we had:- Matcha steeped octopus with black salt- Some kind of small eel (I forget exactly) with grated daikon- Cured arctic char- Hokkaido scallop with yuzu zest- Kurodai (blackhead seabream)- Sayori (needle fish) with ginger- Tasmanian trout- Botan ebi- Ankimo (monkfish liver)- Akami (bluefin tuna)- Chutoro (medium fatty tuna) with caviar and gold leaf- Seared Ootoro (fatty tuna)- Cured Saba (Japanese mackerel)- Cured ikura (salmon roe)- Hokkaido bafun uni (sea urchin)- Anago (sea eel)

Review №36

2020-01-19 05:44:14

Excellent omakase and a great personalized experience. Everyone was super friendly and had some good sake recommendations. Food was a wonderful blend of traditional dishes with a personal touch from chef Jason, who is very knowledgeable and happy to share his experience with his guests.

Review №37

2021-10-24 17:27:26

Greedy, arrogant and unethical business!!. We booked and fully paid for our reservation 2 months ago. A week before the date, we got an invoice for $264 drink fee for alcoholic drinks. This was not a disclosed term when we booked. They already rasied their price 2 times from $135 to $200 within a few months. I contacted the restaurant and told them many of us are allergy to alcohol and cant drink (I do have many other friends that do drink and was planning to take them there, they will all learn about this). They said in this case, we dont want your business and cancelled our reservation!! There are a lot more excellent omakase sushi restaurants in the Bay Area, Omakase, Yoshizumi, Wako just to name a few that have excellent food and services!

Review №38

2020-02-29 07:44:34

Possibly one of the best omakase experiences in the Bay Area. 3 appetizer dishes, then ~13 sushi pieces, rounded out with miso soup cooked with the prawns head. You can order add ons at the end, including thinly sliced, torched wagyu slices. Dessert is a house made tofu pudding, or you get a chefs special, which is a mix of the fresh ingredients.All the items (except soup dessert) were made by the sushi chef, right at the counter. Its truly an experience unlike any other.Highly recommended. At $130 its a steal. Expect prices to go up after the soft opening period.

Review №39

2020-01-13 16:16:07

We went there on a soft opening evening at 6pmAfter we all seat on the chair, the server started to pour us still water and hot green tea.Our first dish is chef marinated octopus serve with Black Sea salt, it’s so refreshing.And then toro with secramento white sturgeon caviar, what a fantastic partner.Besides all the dishes and sushi, I really need to mention the chef made ankimo ! I usually don’t eat fish liver, but chef Jason made them soooooo good, tasted like eating Foie gras! This is no joke, I’m like “OMG this is so good!”Most of our sushi fish came from Japan, but the live shrimp came from Vancouver, they’re the same size as California ebi, BUT! But the live shrimp taste like cooked lobster, it’s so amazing.Chef Jason is so professional and very good serves too.We had a great dinner! Thank you Chef Jason

Review №40

2021-05-10 07:04:10

Really enjoyed the food and the environment! Great experience.

Review №41

2022-11-04 15:53:01

Omakase Chronicles [SF Peninsula]Act 3Reservation Difficulty [Tock]: 9/10Price: $$$$Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Michelin ⭐️Sushi Shin sits in longevity between the brand new Katsu and the veteran Sushi YoshizumiOpening in a cozy location in Redwood City in early 2020, I had reservations when they were new but COVID soon shut down indoor dining and I was only to see a hint of Sushi Shin’s potential with pandemic takeoutMuch has changed since that early opening with a Michelin-star being the most notable and reservations subsequently much harder to bookI was thrilled to finally dine in-person at the 9 seat bar and found the service to be both warm and friendly with several other guests celebrating special occasionsChef Owner Jason Zhan expertly describes all his dishes in English or fluent Mandarin (dependent on audience) but his technique is strictly authentic Edomae-style with some of the very best sourced fish from JapanI loved seeing ALL the nigiri prepped and readied prior to serving with the standouts for me being the ishidai, mirugai, and seared otoro📷 Omakase Experience $275 per person ~ Kinki ~ channelrock fish (Hokkaido) / Shirako with spicy daikon radish / Kawahagi ~ filefish / Uni (Santa Barbara) with ikura rice / Ankimo / Lobster Chawanmushi / Mozuku Japanese seaweed with Japanese mountain yam / Ishidai ~ stone snapper / Chutoro / Kohada ~ gizzard shad / Amaebi ~ sweet shrimp / Mirugai ~ giant clam with yuzu and sea salt / Maguro zuke ~ soy marinated tuna /Seared otoro with truffle salt / Sanma pike ~ mackerel / King crab (Norway)Hokkaido Uni / Slow cooked Scallop Hotate / Chopped toro with pickled radish / Matsutake mushroom soup / Tamago / Hochicha roasted green tea / Dessert📍Sushi Shin (Redwood City, CA)

Review №42

2023-02-02 04:58:59

Serene, beautiful, customer focused with divine sushi. Excellent sake selection. Thank you Chef Jason!

Review №43

2020-09-07 00:56:24

I ordered omakase and bara chirashi to go. The fish was high quality and tasted really fresh. The Toro (fatty tuna) melted within my mouth with rich flavor. And, I havent tasted Uni that good! Everything came with mouthwatering presentation and immense flavor. Definitely will come back soon!

Review №44

2021-05-27 01:20:45

Incredible experience. Every dish was interesting, thoughtful, and delicious. Thank you Sushi Shin for a wonderful dinner! Service was excellent as well.

Review №45

2020-07-15 16:53:54

Despite being take out due to the pandemic, this was one of the best sushi experiences Ive had. It was incredibly well presented for a take out order, and came with instructions explaining what everything was and an order to enjoy them in

Review №46

2023-03-19 21:24:39

Such a good experience, you will eat some thing never had before compare to the other Omakase

Review №47

2020-02-05 07:20:23

Great experience, chef is engaging and personable. All of the fish were fresh and good variety overall.

Review №48

2023-02-17 06:13:14

Amazing food amazing service worth every penny plus more. Actually some of the best food and service I have ever had!

Review №49

2023-08-20 02:38:25

Top notch. No words how insanely good this place is.

Review №50

2022-08-26 05:43:16

Pleasant.

Review №51

2021-06-24 04:00:46

Great food and experience

Review №52

2020-08-13 03:33:34

Very consistent high quality takeout sushi during COVID. The best in the Bay Area.

Review №53

2023-01-19 07:00:44

Best sushi I’ve ever had in my life.

Review №54

2023-03-23 07:27:55

Lots of fun, yummy food, good sake.

Review №55

2020-09-12 05:22:23

Great take out during Covid

Review №56

2023-07-05 20:15:16

Amazing! Highly recommend!

Review №57

2020-02-07 07:44:53

Wow! An amazing experience from start to finish -- food, service, attention to detail were all top notch!

Review №58

2023-03-11 23:24:33

Premium fish that is worth the price

Review №59

2023-04-15 00:55:10

Seemed closed at 6pm on a Friday night

Review №60

2020-03-15 17:06:57

This is a chef thats passionate about his art and work.

Review №61

2022-09-28 01:57:28

Good fresh fish.

Review №62

2022-10-22 16:56:26

Tasty fish

Review №63

2022-05-26 07:26:23

Eating amazing Japanese food in the Bay Area is not cheap. But delicious and filling. The boss can speak Chinese and I learned a lot of knowledge

Review №64

2021-09-10 04:14:13

Thanks to the chef, it was a great experience. The smoked bonito tastes lighter from the skin to the meat, making it interesting to chew. White squid sushi has the bitter taste of yuzu peel, sweetness, wasabi taste, vinegar taste, and is rich in layers. The tuna belly sushi was great, mildly seasoned, warm and went well with the rice. The aroma and texture of the partially burnt lobster on the chawanmushi are great! The miso has just the right amount of sweetness from the shrimp. The sesame pudding is amazing, I like the slight graininess left over from the ground sesame seeds!What I was not very satisfied with was my octopus. There was a slightly hard substance with a rough texture inside. I don’t know what it was. Then the whole meal had a strong soy sauce flavor, which made it a bit greasy later on. I also forgot which sushi was included. The fish was a bit too cold, and when eaten with rice, it tasted a bit cold in one bite and warm in the other.

Review №65

2021-11-23 06:17:53

This place is run by a general who loves Japan. I really liked it.