My wife and I both ordered the fried softshell crab salad. Probably 80% of the crab was burned up. There was no white crab visible in any of the legs or claws and very little in 1 out of my 4 "halves". i showed it to the waitress who said "sorry about that" I will not be back. Sorry about that read more

Jinsei - overcooked / burned softshell crab - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Best sushi spot in Oxford and honestly best sushi I've had all around. Food is amazing! Service is great! Ambience is cozy. P.S. Lane Kiffin approves read more

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I couldn't imagine fresh amazing sushi in Oxford, MS - but I was more than happy to be proven wrong!! We got there 10 mins before they opened on a Thursday night and there were already about 30 people in line. Line moved very quickly once they opened but we ended up sitting at the outdoor bar. Service including bartenders was amazing and I wish I could say I took pictures but we ate the food so quickly I didn't have time. 5 s for the Kadoma Tuna, Dragon Roll and Blistered Shisito Peppers were amazing!! Never fear ... we will be back and pictures will be taken!! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Oxford, amazing food as always. Unfortunately I found a barcode in my Kadoma tuna and i'm extremely grossed out. Probably won't be back. Servers are very kind, mine offered me a refund and to remake it but the service is always insanely slow and the food takes 9 years to come out. I swear they would go out of business if the food wasn't good. read more

Jinsei - Kadoma tuna - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Food and service top notch. The sushi is so fresh and our waiter was very knowledgeable and gave great service .

This place was disappointing. Took some colleagues here because we were told it's popular among the locals. The service was great! We were greeted by a friendly staff and they were constantly checking in on us. The food was meh and for the prices we paid, it felt...rushed. There is a specific customer base they cater to, but for foodies...you can skip this location. The low rating is because we dined inside and there were swarms of flies next to us. I get that the heat becomes unbearable and maybe they try to accommodate the insect friends. But it wasn't appealing to me at all. read more

Jinsei - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Forced patrons to watch a Fox News broadcast of a TPUSA event for over two hours and refused to turn it off when asked. Staff explained, "The owners want us to have this on," and it played on every single TV. It was disappointing and frustrating to see a business disregard how that choice might make parts of the community feel unwelcome. Businesses set the tone for the kind of environment they want to create, and in this case, it felt exclusive rather than inclusive. I had believed Jinsei to be a neutral, comfortable space for all customers--regardless of beliefs--but unfortunately, that wasn't the experience. read more

I bumped up the stars a bit because the food was decent, but nothing worth a 2 hour wait and watching the way they sat 2 people at a 6 top, and 2 at a 4 when there were several tables for 2 available. I stand by my comment of there being a better system, take reservations or get better host staff. read more

Hostess - Lizzy friendly and polite Waitress - Chelsea very polite - [x] Cabernet house wine - [x] Miso soup - [x] Ordered spider, tempura soft shell crab, cucumber avocado, massago, eel sauce - [x] Spiro roll spicy tuna., tempura salmon, avocado, spicy mayo, chili flakes - [x] Wakeeme seaweed salad - [x] Desert- mochie (matcha and vanilla ice cream read more

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Excellent service. We ate on the patio which was cozy and surprisingly warm with heat lamps on a cold and rainy day. First time here so we tried some interesting items. The tempura, soft shell crab salad, and chicken wings were all delicious and something we would order again. The miso soup was unusual and tasted oddly fishy. The rolls were a bit disappointing. All in all we would come back here but not for the sushi. read more

Jinsei - Soft shell crab salad. Delicious - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Excellent food and beautiful atmosphere, our waitress was super sweet too! Can't wait to go back!

Great food. Rude servers. Seriously... they acted like you were a bother to them. But the food was amazing. Maybe that's why they felt entitled. read more

Hands down, my favorite restaurant in Oxford. All of my foodie sensibilities are completely satisfied here, each better than the last!! To start, best Blackberry Mojito you've ever had. All juices are fresh squeezed. Look for Joshua in the bar area, incredible knowledge ability to discern what you will love! Next, Jinsei Tacos are clutch if you like avocado, and if you don't, suck it up and eat them anyway, they're amazing. Literally everything else I've had is excellent - Atsui roll - yum. Grilled edamame, smoky heaven. Red dragon, oh yes please!!! There is definitely more - just go. read more

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Awesome Japanese restaurant with great sushi, awesome wings (just trust us) and good sake. One of the best of Oxford and a staple for us.

Best food in Oxford, maybe anywhere. Wings are incredible. Small plates, which are more enjoyable than a big pile of food

Amazing experience! When we walked in, it had an odd smell and I could see a thick coating of dust was all over the lighting fixtures above the booth. I didn't have high expectations. BUT! The food is fabulous! Service was more than fabulous! Loved our server!! Ordered the tempura green beans- simple but great they were super hot and not greasy. The dipping sauce was perfect. Steamed buns are bai buns- I want to go back right now and order 14!! Yum! The Kobe wrapped asparagus is a must have!!! read more

Lil wings are a go to for us as my daughter is gluten free! There's also a sushi bowl that's delicious! Always busy but quick turnaround for a table. Cute atmosphere and the outside patio a favorite! read more

The best sushi in oxford hands down. Everything is so good and fresh! The tempura fried green beans are to die for!! read more

Jinsei - Kadoma Tuna is the best thing here!! - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Sashimi is so sadly thin you can see through it. I have had the same thing all over the world and I have never seen sashimi cut so thin and yet charged full price for it. Shameful! The rest taste fine read more

Jinsei - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

My favorite sushi place of all time. Went to Ole Miss for undergrad, and was religiously here every single week. Now, since I graduated, my bf and I come every year for our anniversary. This year we started out with the tempura green beans. They are a MUST. Crispy and Fresh. We got the Lobster Roll, Spider Roll, and Crab Nigiri for sushi. We finished out with the River Rock Kobe Beef and Tebaski Wings. I also enjoyed an Amaretto Sour, but it was on the sweet side. My boyfriend swears by the Kirin. The service is always great, and the atmosphere is rustle and bustle. We are NEVER disappointed by this place, and thats why we come back every year. read more

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Our favorite nice-ish place in Oxford. Such fresh, delicious food. There will ALWAYS be a wait. So be prepared for that.

Great. Highly recommend. Food is fantastic. Service is wonderful. My waitress was sweet, well informed & attentive. Hostesses were very nice & timely. Manager was great. A great dinner. read more

So worth the wait, food was so good. Hot stone was fun and delicious. Tuna was so fresh it just melted in my mouth. read more

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Incredible atmosphere and fun decorations throughout. Every time I've come to Jinsei the tables are full and I typically have to wait for groups larger than 3 to be seated. No problem, that's the sign of a popular place. Wednesday is especially popular with Wing Wednesday. The wings are good, but certainly not the only draw on the menu. The sushi menu is pretty extensive and you'll spend about as much here on sushi as you would anywhere else. I really enjoyed a tempura shrimp roll that I had here a few times ago. Finally, there is also a very small dessert menu but you can get mochi ice cream which in the South is a bit of an novelty. When I came here with a group once I ordered the mochi as no one in my group besides me had had one before. Needless to say, they were happy they saved a little room. read more

The food here is absolutely amazing. The service is a little slow but it's still good. The ambiance was good also. It was really crowded. read more

Jinsei - Bubble Gum Roll - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

The food was great!! Had Kobe burgers and sticky buns to start; both came out quick and we're cooked perfectly. For sushi rolls we did Cali, salmon, tuna, negihama and lobster tempura. They all tasted fresh and were well prepared. Great sushi at a great price. We were in town on a college visit and glad we found this gem. read more

I feel like I'm in an abusive relationship with this place. The food is great. But I've never called a place a been told "we're not doing takeout right now." I get it. You're busy. And I'd happily wait longer for the food. But arbitrarily saying no takeout on certain days? No thanks. I've never had a more fake polite, yet passive aggressively rude interaction than with the host Mary Catherine. Bottom line: I want to love this place. But their hours, takeout cancellations, and customer service are bizarre. read more

Jinsei is truly some of the best Japanese cuisine ever! But if you're lucky enough to get in on a Wing Wednesday-- ya get the wings! Love their presentation of their sushi rolls and the tuna is so good. Definitely an Oxford staple to try to go to. Small and mighty space and always great service. read more

Jinsei - Wolf Roll - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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My four years living here have been filled with hearing about how great this place is. I've gone here multiple times and here's the break down from a realistic perspective. Wednesday wings are delicious and cheap. For an appetizer the tempura green beans are good. Searing your own meat on a rock is entertaining and tasty. HOWEVER, the sushi here is the most AVERAGE sushi I have ever eaten. If you come here for sushi you are paying so much just for the atmosphere it's ridiculous. I've had better gas station sushi. If you want good sushi please save yourself the hassle and just got to one of the hibachi restaurants in town. I've had multiple people who, have lived here multiple years, say the same thing. You are a band wagon foodie if you actually think the sushi here is amazing. But seriously the wings are in incredible! read more

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Great food and service ..bar first come first serve ,get there at 4:30 to get in line , to be seated or get your name in .party of 6 or more split up or you will be waiting 3 hours if you were not in line earlier than 5 The cattle call system has to be better managed ,that is my only complaint .. read more

Came here after it being recommended by a few people on a trip to Oxford. Being from California I'm always on the hunt for delicious sushi in the south. I'm pleased to say that Jinsei is the real deal! The rolls were the perfect combination of freshness, flavor and size! Yes the sashimi is sliced small and thin but still delicious and fresh. Outside of the sushi and sashimi we loved the cocktails - ginger lime mojito and margarita! Do yourself a flavor and start with the grilled edamame and tempura green beans w/ aioli- you will not be disappointed. Also great wine selection! 10/10 recommend. We will definitely be back! read more

Jinsei - Fantastic sushi rolls and delicious drinks! - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

We love Jinsei! It was the perfect place to ease us back into Oxford restaurant dining amid some still-scary COVID numbers. Very attractive outdoor seating, tables nicely spaced, excellent service, and delicious, fresh, clean tasting food. We each had a couple of saketinis, a very refreshing drink. Our server was very attentive to my wife's dietary limitations, bringing her some gluten free soy sauce to use rather than the usual sauces with our items, and insuring that our food had no onion, garlic, broccoli, or mushrooms. We split a Rebel bowl with chicken, each had a piece of tuna, hamachi, and scallop sushi, split the Kobe hot rock, split the yellowtail serrano, and finally split a new style roll with salmon. Everything we had was prepared to perfection! Could not possibly have had a better dining experience. read more

Great food and good service. Tried the rice bowl along with the sushi. We sat out side on the covered patio

My girlfriend's favorite restaurant in Oxford, we try and go at least once a week. Have never had a bad experience. Food is always amazing and the cocktails are refreshing. I recommend any of their mojitos, the Sohito is my personal favorite. read more

Nice atmosphere but tables are a little too close to each other. Teriyaki wings are crispy and cooked perfectly! read more

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Loved the food, and had a kind waiter. You will definitely need a reservation on weekends!

Jinsei is literally one of my favorite places in ox! I love the vibe, I feel like it is unique! I like how it's smaller and has a look of wood detailing. All the rolls feel like they have been carefully crafted and thought out and they are all amazing. My favorites are the atsui and the spider rolls. The drinks are great too and I love that there's indoor and outdoor space. The staff is so fun and they have a great take out business too! read more

Jinsei - Spider roll - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Best sushi in town. And the wings are AMAZING. Service is always great and such a nice atmosphere. The outdoor seating is really nice too.

Best sushi in oxford. The fish is the freshest in oxford. They have wonderful sushi--I love their sashimi, but the Wolfe roll is also a fave. Go on certain days for specials: sake Sunday, mojito Monday for half off mojitos (they make the best mojitos ever), or wing Wednesday! Their wings are shockingly delicious and addicting. Honestly everything on the menu is great. read more

Jinsei - Wolfe roll - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

My FAV restaurant so good. Always a 10/10 and great service. Food comes fast and is so yummy. I recommend the Kadoma Tuna and green beans read more

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