Better get here early if you want a seat! The food is always great, the customer service is wonderful, and the atmosphere is magical. Best sushi place in Oxford! We always try to bring people from out of town here because we love it so much. read more

i was more than happy with my experience at Jinsei. i consider myself a sushi snob & my roll from here was extremely good considering being in the south where there is not a lot of fresh water around north mississippi. i came here on a friday night with two friends and i will start by saying the fried green beans are a MUST to order. fried, fresh, perfectly battered & paired wonderfully with a nice sauce. next, we ordered the kobe beef that was amazing, it comes with a scorching hot rock that you cook it on (best appetizer here) for my entree i ordered a roll (i forget the name) but it was a yellowtail roll and it was delicious. overall, my experience here was perfect. the ambiance, service and food all met my standards and i was happy to eat all of the dishes i ate. (forgot to take pics sorry!!!) read more

When my colleague told me we were going to have sushi, I almost freaked out. After all we were in Oxford, Mississippi, not exactly known as a hotbed of Japanese cuisine. I was expecting the place to be a hole in the wall; the reality stunned me. I couldn't stop my head from swiveling around...it was almost embarrassing. The interior was modern in a minimalist sort of way; not at all the hole in the wall I expected. If i was "beemed" to this location I'd expect I was in New York or Los Angeles when I finally walked out of the doors. We had a nice sampling of their menu and it was all delicious. Everything tasted and smelled fresh. I wish I could speak in specifics, but I was too busy eating and being memorized by the food. The flavor profiles and combinations were decidedly modern; meaning in some cases I've never had those flavor combinations in sushi or traditional Japanese cuisine; every bite was an experience! When i come back to Oxford, this is one of my must repeat must visits! read more

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AMAZING! Their rolls are all gas. The bangkok is probably my favorite. Their drinks are also amazing. The Hound of Hades is my go-to cocktail. So spicy and sweet and I ask for extra extra spice! The bartender always hooks me up with that one. Our waiters and waitresses are always so sweet and knowledgeable. We tried the Kobe beef buns last time and they were tasty! I just wish they came with more food lol. I found myself satisfied, but not stuffed. But we all know that's how it is when you eat sushi! You feel great and satisfied afterwards. This is our go-to place right alongside saint leo! read more

Really enjoy going to Jinsei, but I was told over the phone there was a 2 hours wait. HOWEVER, I went there in person and I was seated IMMEDIATELY!!!! read more

The hostess was EXTREMELY RUDE. Girl forgot to hang up the phone before she told her coworker how stupid we were for asking about wait time when the restaurant doesn't even take reservations. This was the one year anniversary dinner of my cousins death, who's favorite restaurant was Jinsei. I am extremely disappointed in the restaurant and will be taking my business elsewhere. Might cry myself to sleep tonight. read more

good food as usual but service was horrible. Our waitress checked on us 1 time and seemed more involved in her conversation with coworkers at the bar. read more

Jinsei - jinseiviche and blackberry mojito - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

I have been there a couple of times when visiting Oxford. The food is good and the wait staff is attentive. The outdoor seating is also a plus. The only slight negative is the noise level with big groups. It was hard to have a conversation. read more

Literally spread my ashes here when I die. If you don't get the tempura green beans, you're missing out. Regardless, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Get a mojito!!! read more

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My son just started school at Ole Miss. It was my first time to Oxford in 20 years. We were tired and looking for a good meal and sushi sounded excellent. Found a review online and picked this gem. We had an amazing dinner! I was honestly surprised to find an unexpected modern Japanese menu with super fresh fish and preparations that were so delicious in Oxford. The service was excellent and the ambience was perfect. My wife said her spicy pepper ice cocktail drink was one of the best cocktails she's ever had. I loved the experience. Can't wait to come back for the Mississippi vs LSU game. I'll be sure to drop in to enjoy it all over again. Thanks for a great time! read more

This place does not take reservations so be prepared for a wait. Out estimated wait time was 2 hours - no problem they will send a text. 2.5 hours later we are told there are 5 tables ahead of us. Getting excited (and hungry). 30 minutes later and group after group is being seated ahead of us. We are told our group of 4 is too small for the 6-8 person tables that are be becoming available. 3.5 hours later we are told they are unsure when they can seat us and other large groups continue to go ahead of us. Terrible seating policy!!! We had no choice but to leave. Wasted an entire evening with the family. read more

Always a great spot for sushi! Yes and Oxford Mississippi a truly great sushi restaurant. Appetizers are always a hit. Service is always excellent. Their wings are really great. read more

We went to Jinsei during a big football weekend so we knew the lines would be terrible, but we arrived at 4:30 (30 minutes before opening). We finally got in the door to put our name down and we were told it would be a 2.5 hour wait. We sat by the bar and after 3 hours we asked where our table was. The hostesses let us know that there were 4 tables in front of us. We waited another hour (4 hours total) and noticed that a lot of people that were NOT in front of us in the original line beginning to sit down. The hostess named Mary Kathryn was extremely rude the whole time when we would ask about our table and we witnessed her say "if we sit them now, then my friends won't be able to sit and have to wait in line." I actually read a review previously and another customer said he experienced her being very rude also. Long story short, the hostess allowed people to break in line, causing much longer than needed wait times. I hated to see this because it was one of our favourite restaurants and the food is always amazing but be prepared when eating here because after this experience I won't be back. read more

If you enjoy chicken wings and good sushi- Jinsei has it all in one place for you! I haven't been recently but by memory I recall them having .50 chicken wings once a week and I would find myself going with friends just to eat and enjoy whatever was leftover later. Whenever I would go I would get the same roll (Jari Jari) and always found it delicious. Their food quality and service is consistently good and I think is what made this such a staple for a lot of students. read more

Best in Oxford This place has a great variety of craft drinks, Sake, and sushi. We sampled quite a few of their mixed drinks, all were great. A couple of different kinds of Sake, excellent. For appetizers, I recommend the tempura green beans as well as the yellowtail. Our group also ordered four different rolls that were outstanding. Each was unique with a perfect blend of various fish. Everything was made of fresh, high-quality ingredients that were carefully prepared and artfully presented. The atmosphere is very lite and the service is exceptional. If you need a got sushi place in Oxford, this is what you're looking for. read more

Love the atmosphere here, drinks were Delicious, I ordered the Strawberry Margarita twice. The fried green beans are a most for appetizer. Ordered Sushi for my dinner and it was great, but i prefer Toyos sushi if compared. Overall a awesome place! Great service. read more

One of the best Japanese restaurant I have ever eaten at!!! There so she is out of this world ..., definitely try the miso soup with chili read more

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Food was great! After we said we weren't interested in any alcoholic drinks our water stopped coming by for almost 15 minutes and avoiding eye contact. Must get tempura green beans. Spicy Miso Soup was also great. Highly recommend read more

My favorite restaurant in Oxford. They have an amazing cocktails and can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My favorite is the shisto peppers and kadoma tuna. Everything is fresh and delicious though. If you are in Oxford it's definitely a place you won't regret going. read more

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The wings are so good, the sushi was good too, good spot to hang, mojito's are amazing!!I came up oxford to visit my son, and he took me here! read more

Jinsei is the newest sushi place that has opened in Oxford, MS, and I must say I am fairly impressed! The food is not bad. Having been born and raised on a tropical island, I know what fresh fish should taste like -- and I honestly think that the sushi here is the freshest we have had in town (hopefully this isn't because they just opened!! Hehe). The kodoma tuna and red dragon were delish, but the Atsui and jinsei special didn't impress me much at all. The drinks here are good too! Try the blackberry julep (you can thank me later hehe) The reason why I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is because: 1. We only saw our server twice, for a total of maybe 1 minute (but... it was a Friday dinner crowd) 2. Tables are way too close together... I felt like I was basically rubbing elbows with strangers next to me 3. Music was impossibly loud. Not ideal for a date conversation All in all, not bad! Will give it another try soon :) read more

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Sushi was good with a wide selection. We love to get sushi to-go while we are visiting a town. Our experience with Jinsei was a good one.

Love the kadoma tuna. I don't try anything else because this is so goood! Only criticism I have is the inside chairs are not comfortable. Small portions and would think more of a Great girls place. read more

The food was great but we waited almost 40 mins for just two rolls. The service was great as well as the drinks.

Amazing!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!! Rock shrimp tempura was incredible. Outstanding service. So glad we stopped in.

The lobster roll we got was fantastic! It has to be one of my new all time favorite sushi rolls! In addition, the kobe burgers were so delicious and the perfect size. The service was pretty quick even with a very full restaurant and the wait staff was very attentive. read more

Amazing!!! We tried the spiro roll, shirohama roll (wasabi yogurt sauce was awesome) , grilled edamame, and seaweed salad. Everything was so good. Their rolls were perfect size- often times at sushi restaurants the rolls are so big you can barely fit a piece in your mouth but that was not at all the case here. I'd never had grilled edamame before but it is a new favorite. Their cocktails also looked delicious. I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Best restaurant in Oxford!! They're open on Wednesdays and Sundays which is hard to come by in this town, you can dress up or down, amazing drinks, and fun rolls!! Also I want the Kadoma Tuna to be my last meal. I know the wait time gets really long but once you master the science of when to put your name on the list you're good! Love this place and the staff, can't wait to see the new patio! read more

Love jinsei but the stupidest thing about no to go orders? All you gotta do is put it in a box. Something needs to change

Best sushi in oxford! Loved the sweet potato roll so much that I ordered a second roll. Fantastic sashimi. Highly recommend if you're in Oxford. My gf recommended it and thought hmm not going to eat sushi while in MS bc I mean I live in Houston and can get fresh seafood anytime. She was right, some of the best and won't break the bank. read more

Jinsei - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

This restaurant cannot accommodate parties over 4. We waited 1 hour 45 minutes and watched them seat parties of 2, 3 and 4 without moving tables to accommodate any party. read more

Ordered right when the waiter came up and it was barely any wait! I ordered the salmon sashimi which is not pictured as well as the steamed buns. Both were delicious but the steamed buns really stole the show. The buns were perfectly fluffy and the Kobe beef was to die for, nicely seasoned and overall yummy flavor. My boyfriend got the wings and they were awesome! Wings were crispy and the tebasaki made it even better. Very happy with dinner tonight read more

Jinsei - Steamed buns - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Easily the best sushi in Oxford. I always get a new thing on the menu every time that i go. Kadoma tuna is one of my favorites and of course the mojitos are a must. Cool vibe and even better food!!!! Go go go read more

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Wing Wednesday's are where it's at. The green bean fries are pretty good too just pricey. Also, every time I've been here, it's been absolutely freezing so bring a jacket read more

My FAV restaurant in Oxford but tonight has been HORRIBLE we have been waiting for almost four hours and they told us it was at max 2:30 hour wait! I don't recommend coming here on game weekends. Food is great. Manager seems annoyed read more

My first experience in this place was very nice. I came here with a couple friends for the 50 cent wing night which sounded like a great meal to me. Our waitress was great and told us that there was only one choice of flavor for wings, which initially seemed disappointing but she explained that they are a garlic sesame style wing with Sriracha mayo dipping sauce and that sounded good to me. I decided to go with 18 wings (they come in orders of 6) which turned out to be much more than I could eat. The wings are nice and meaty and have a nice crisp skin and tasty seasoning. The spicy mayo dipping sauce made them even better. I think I might make this Wednesday night wings a weekly tradition read more

Jinsei - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Jinsei has a great selection of sushi. The Nikko is my favorite, it is fried and has a great combination of flavors with salmon and eel. The red dragon roll has spicy tuna with a fantastic spicy sauce. The California roll is a delicious classic. The entrees are also delicious. The teriyaki salmon salad has a great flavor and the salmon had a great texture. The steamed buns are steak baos and have a great flavor. The yellowtail Serrano is also very good. For a started the tempura green beans are a must. I would definitely recommend trying Jinsei. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Oxford! It's not directly on the Square, but it is near enough that you could walk to the Square after dinner. Jinsei has a cool atmosphere and unbeatable food and drinks. If sushi is not your thing, there are tons of other options for you. 10/10! read more

The best sushi in oxford!! They also have great wings that are 50¢ on Wednesday's. They are huge and defining a great deal! Service has always been good when I've been! read more

Jinsei - Japanese Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Worst/slowest service in oxford. No cap. On god. Brah this place so slow. One min it was 6:35 and we finish the bussin wings n sushi and sitting waiting.... waiting.... waiting on the mf check. We low key almost snuck out behind a big group of srat stars with our food in they dishes read more