The food here specifically the Sushi is Amazing I can't say enough good/great things about it -Sublime is the word that comes to mind...Mr Shin and the wait staffl are always so incredibly gracious and accommodating. I have dined at many Amazing sushi restaurants in NYC and L.A and I still haven't found a restaurant where the Sushi is a good as Shin's the taste,the texture and the overall quality of the Sushi is in my opinion second to none,.I visit my friend Maria and her husband twice a year in nearby Laguna Niguel and the first place we go to is Shin's and visit on average 4/5 times in the course of 2 weeks. Eating is believing,iif you love Sushi this place will be on the top of your list once you've tried it,all other Sushi restaurants while pale in comparison. It's that good!! read more

Another 5 star experience at Shin! Everything always top of line in terms of quality, freshness and presentation. The bluefin and toro were butter. The Uni brought you back to the ocean and the seared halibut fin was perfectly prepared with exquisite taste and texture. I am writing this review while still ordering more! That's how great it is! Enjoy! read more

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Updated to add a review for the seafood salad. Delicious. Wine has nearly doubled in price from $7 to $15/glass. Shin and the ladies are always welcoming and it's an enjoyable visit each and every time. read more

Shin Sushi - Seafood salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

we really enjoy Shin's Small and personal venue with Shin being the best in paying attention to each of his customers, both at the bar and at the tables Fresh Fresh ingredients making ever order with his personal touch. Cucumber Salid with Crab is a Great Starter The place can get busy so we typically make reservations. You won't be disappointed read more

Dining at Shin Sushi prompted a flashback for me of an experience many, many years ago while working in a restaurant kitchen when my manager let me know that she preferred that I prepared her meals because I made the food taste good. I mention this because, of my experience dining at Shin Sushi, Sushi Chef Shin really makes the sushi taste very good. I had the occasion to try a new Sushi spot outside of my normal circle and landed at Shin. It is not located in a spot that one would easily find as it is a bit off the beaten path. But, it had a very solid following and the recommendation from fellow Yelpers was all that I needed. My visit was shortly after 5:00, but while I was the first to arrive at the restaurant, there were reservation signs visible at most every table . . . a very good sign, no pun intended. I was seated at the Sushi Bar and was greeted by my server and the Sushi Chef (Shin himself) and was provided a refreshment of my choice. All of the staff were so friendly and accommodating which most find in Japanese restaurants. For this evening, I ordered a variety of Sushi to get a good sense of their preparation and fish quality. Folks, they hit the mark in all categories: taste; quality; portions and presentation. I ordered: Japanese Halibut, Scallops, Japanese Mackrell, Bluefin, and Seared Salmon with Ponzu. (Don't judge, it was way more than I normally order, but took one for the team). Every serving was prepared with tlc, with nice accents for added flavor and presentation. Moreover, the fish was fresh and served in very abundant portions. There was nothing sliced too thin. Everything was very good. Shin Sushi has amassed a very fine reputation for locals and non-locals (me) to earn it a very high rating. You should note that if Sushi is not your thing, you will have to find another Japanese restaurant as they only serve Sushi. But, if you have an appetite for Sushi and willing to take a jaunt to this area, do not overlook Shin Sushi. It is a great value for quality Sushi that is prepared by the master himself, Shin, and someone who appears to take pride in his craft and have his customers return time and time again. I'll be back for sure! See you there! read more

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The sushi here is high quality with generously sized cuts of fish for their nigiri. They don't have a large variety of rolls, but that is not why I go here. The nigiri and sashimi are the stars of the show. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The place is small, but there is a charm to it. We go back regularly and love it. read more

The sushi chef and servers were so welcoming and kind. The food was amazing. The fish was fresh and clean tasting. The crunchy shrimp roll was my favorite as well as the blue fin tuna nigiri. read more

This is my third time there each time flawless service food. The rolls are huge and fresh and delicious. This time got California roll and shrimp Crunchyroll I will be returning soon. read more

Shin Sushi - Shrimp, Crunchyroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Shin Sushi is excellent. Some of the best sushi that I have ever eaten. I have tried sushi all across California coast and at dozens of the best sushi restaurants in Japan. I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time in Japan on business and enjoyed a lot of sushi with my Japanese business associates. Plus, I have a decent command of Japanese. Shin sushi is my local favorite and compares well with the best in Japan. The owners are wonderful and always work to make sure that everyone feels at home. They have a lot of great dishes besides sushi and they will make recommendations for people that are new to Japanese food and sushi in general. read more

Soooooo good. This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The portions are very generous, the service is awesome.

It's been a few years since I've been here, but it is as good as ever! The fish is so fresh and tasty. Shin is a master! Service is great, and all are friendly and welcoming. I will be making it a regular stop again! read more

Amazing sushi! Very great local spot for excellent sushi. Service was very good too. Try one the their specials.we tried a few of c them.

Once again Shin has some of the freshest fish in southern Orange County. Delicious all around. The service is amazing as well. 10/10 sushi experience read more

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We enjoy every time we go for dinner! The quality of the sushi is beyond no other! Shin and the ladies are amazing and always great us warmly! Shin's is the best Sushi in south Orange County! read more

Shin-san is worth checking out. If people born and raised in Tokyo consider his place worthy of coming to compared to others in the area, that means something. He usually has the same selection of fish from week to week, but it's tried and true and of great quality. Some highlights: -Maguro and Chu-toro (c'mon) -Pepper Tuna (heavy coating of black pepper, quick sear tataki over open fire, great onion-soy dressing) -Sashimi salad (lots of mixed sashimi, great onion-soy dressing) -Hamachi kama/collar (usually pretty large, go early, he sells out) -Handrolls (fat and stuffed with the good stuff) -Albacore (creamy) -Scallops (creamy) -any kind of mackerel (got that intense good-fishy taste) read more

Shin Sushi fits nicely within the definition of "hidden gem." It appears very unassuming and there is one chef, who has developed a loyal following. This means its the real thing - excellent food and excellent quality. The cucumber special roll is pretty much the best sushi roll you can find in South Orange County, if not all of Orange County. The roll is definitely not cheap, but it is the real thing, without any filler or cheap ingredients. It has cucumber for the roll, with tuna, salmon, crab, imitation crab, masago, and shiso leaf. We usually get it without the masago and shiso. There is also a special sauce that comes with it. But it really shines with ponzu. Unfortunately for my wallet, this roll has become a family favorite and we usually order four to five of these for one meal. The other rolls we've tried have been excellent as well. Inside, the restaurant is dimly lit and intimate - definitely not somewhere you would want to take children. They have a 10-seat sushi bar and about four or five other tables set for four. So not a place for large parties either. But they do have takeout, which is what we usually get and it is pretty good. Highly recommended. read more

Shin Sushi - Cucumber special roll, to go. Not cheap but quite large and tasty! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I wish I could give this place zero stars. Hands down, the worst sushi I've ever had, and ridiculously overpriced for what they serve. . For the price they charge, head over to Nobu and enjoy fabulous sushi with an amazing atmosphere. Shin Sushi? More like Shit sushi. read more

Consistently fresh and attentive. Fish is very high quality. Hole in the wall with many consistent patrons. Love this place and its people!

Best sushi ever by far ! Owner gets supplies and makes all the sushi himself Bern going in there for 20 years and always everything was TOP NOTCH!!! read more

First time here...and not coming back. Worse service I've had in a restaurant. Made me and my son wait while people that came after us get serve first. I can't believe this place has so many stars. Service is very important! Food is secondary. read more

Great sushi spot, very small , don't go without a reservation! Service is excellent too

Excellent sushi/sashimi. You pay a little more but it's worth it! We have been to Shin Sushi several times and plan to go again. read more

Stopped in Shin sushi last Saturday late had a miso soup, California roll and crunchy shrimp roll excellent portion size and taste staff really nice and restaurant very clean. I recommend this restaurant. read more

High quality fish so it's going to be pricy but it's def worth it. I recommend to sit at the bar as sometimes sitting at the tables might take awhile to get fast service. My fav is the cucumber salmon roll. read more

Love the small feel of this place. Probably better to make a reservation. Lots of regulars so you know it is decent. Food- we ordered waayy too much. Used to the places where the rolls are small. This is not the case. BIG portion sizes. Freshness-felt like we were next to the sea. Absolutely delish. Would go back but tone back the order. Our bill was $250 for 4 because we had no idea what we were doing. read more

Don't come here if you have a party over four! Didn't eat here because we had a party of 6 but also smelt REALLY fishy. read more

Service and quality of food all excellent and would highly recommend to anyone in everyone

I came here for the first time and fell in love. Don't get me wrong...I look like a dork. Got company coming in one hour and serving a sushi dinner. I've heard this is the best and am giving it a try. By the crowd at 5 PM it absolutely must be excellent! Make reservations! The staff is as more than helpful and accommodating to me and all my questions. read more

Absolutely wonderful ~ the fresh fish is delicious. We will definitely be back. The rolls were all so fresh. read more

Shin Sushi - Yellow tail collar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Our favorite sushi restaurant. The fish is always fresh. We also like the sashimi salad. The service is always great and so is the sushi chef read more

The sushi is so good and fresh! Best sushi in OC! Family owned business. You should get a reservation on the weekends or it will be booked up. read more

Shin Sushi - Albacore cut roll !! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

The BEST sushi I've ever had. Only fresh fish and ingredients served and Shin himself is a wonderful chef, making every roll himself. I get the Crunch roll every time along with a hand roll, sashimi and seaweed salad but you can't make a wrong choice. Do yourself a favor and stop by for some sushi! read more

The sushi is fantastic, the best! The entire family loves it all. The service is also great, and the staff are helpful and friendly.

Poor service, unaccommodating. So many other great sushi places in the area will never go back.

We had heard of Shin's for a while but started going there regularly about a year ago. I dream about the food at Shin's. I have nothing but superlatives to describe the quality of food, the freshness of product, the friendly service, and the mastery of Shin himself. It is a must for any Sushi lover!!! read more

This sushi spot is awesome. The restaurant is small so it's highly recommended to make reservations. The service was friendly and the fish was so fresh and delicious. The sashimi melts in your mouth and the portion size was worth the price. We will definitely be back. read more

Best fish & sushi I've ever had. I've even been to Japan & feel this is better. Great service as well. Love the girls and the chef, Shin himself! It's a small restaurant but clean and great atmosphere. read more

This little gem has been hiding in plain sight! We went there to order takeout and to observe as we've never been there before. Ended up staying to dine -cozy and friendly. The menu had items we hadn't experienced. The Avocado Dip roll was sensational, the Cucumber roll was very good, and the Crunchy Shrimp roll was good but not a redo simply because there were others we will try next time. The servers were attentive and helpful, the portions were generous. Prices are higher than other sushi bars but well worth it. read more

Wow. My husband and I spent most of our date at Shin talking about how outstanding it was. All the reviews calling it a gem, authentic, like dining in Japan resonated with us. The menu is reasonably simple and beautifully done. The place is quite unassuming, we chose the sushi bar which was relaxed and calm. The service was also lovely. Standouts: The albacore was exceptional. I can't remember when I met its match last. Salmon and Tuna were also perfect. Generous pieces, fresh and simple done masterfully. My husband enjoyed his toro sushi and salmon skin hand roll. I got the avocado dip handroll which was good, but honestly, I think I'll just double up on my favorite simple sushi next time. It reminded me why I started eating sushi in the first place. read more

Always the freshest fish & the food is great! Shin is always caring about his "regulars" & is amazing how he keeps all the orders straight while being able to keep correct tabs of each persons order. read more