Shin Sushi is a hidden gem and I'm so happy they are nearby! The restaurant was clean, modern and had a cute decor. The sushi chef Michael really knows what he's doing and makes the best sushi/sashimi/rolls! I'm picky when it comes to my nigiri's/sushi rice and this place doesn't disappoint. Michael's skills are top notched and is comparable to a lot of the high end omakase places in the city. I've been to quite a few omakase places and left here pretty satisfied. Love it when the chef says no soy sauce or wasabi needed, because that's how it should be! You know a place is good when you leave it up to the chef's choice and they can deliver! Definitely can't wait to come back. Also, if you spend a particular dollar amount, you can help yourself to some cute jewelry or other goodies that they have on display. I thought that was a cute touch! read more

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Went here for lunch and it did not disappoint. It was my first time here, was craving some good sushi. The waitress was so nice and checked on us every now and then. We didn't have to ask for refills, she was on top of it! 10/10 service; I loved the interior of the store, nice and spacious. Also love the cat ceramics the wasabi comes in, too cute! Agedashi Tofu: 8/10, I didn't try it but my coworker said it was yummy and it looked AMAZING. I regret not trying it honestly. T-T Orange Sunshine & California Roll: 9/10, good flavor, you can't mess up a california roll, the orange sunshine roll was nice and refreshing :) Dancing Roll & Spicy Scallop Hand roll: 10/10 so good! Everything tasted fresh and the hand roll had a generous amount of scallops! Overall, would definitely come back. Looks like I found my new lunch spot for work ^_^ read more

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Shin Sushi is a hidden gem in the East Bay worth making the trip for. Alice, Wawa, and Michael ran the whole place themselves and made the night feel genuinely personal from start to finish. The takoyaki and the fresh fish dishes were standouts, the quality and value is hard to beat compared to SF prices. We barely got photos in before everything was gone. They also surprised us with a complimentary hojicha panna cotta that was light and not overly sweet. When we mentioned it was my dad's birthday, they stored the cake and brought it out with candles without us even having to ask. Little things like that go a long way. Oh and if your bill hits $100+, you get to pick a piece of jewelry from their collection which is a cute touch. Already looking forward to going back. read more

Shin Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Delicious local sushi shop with high quality fish!!! :3 My partner found them on Yelp-- we decided to swing by after running errands. The freshness blew us away. We'll be back :D We were seated immediately on Sunday afternoon. The staff are gracious and very attentive. Interior is modern and minimal and kinda looks like it used to be a Chipotle LOL OYSTERS: Kumamotos are my fav :3 Topped with some sort of horseradish, masago, green onion combination~ GOLDEN EGG SAMPLER: SO MUCH QUAIL EGG. I think this would have been better shared with two others (so much... yolk...), but fresh & delicious nonetheless OCEAN BREEZE ROLL: Minimal sauce to highlight the fish flavor...! With just the right amount of rice; not too vinegar-y, either. You can really taste the sweetness in each fish. I'm super impressed~ MATCHA CHEESECAKE: Light in sweetness but dense. Very creamy with distinct matcha flavor. We loved it! For their Mother's Day special, they offered a free piece of jewelry (???) for any receipt total over $100. I chose a black metal ring. Never seen a deal like this before...? Though... The only bummer is the use of AI everywhere in the restaurant, from the art on their Yelp to the sushi-themed playlist ^^;; Ofc I wouldn't ding them a star for it, but it does affect perception of their authenticity a bit. Still a great restaurant-- my hope is that patronizing them more will lead to working with real artists...! read more

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Looking for a quick bite, we stopped by Shin Sushi, tucked inside a strip mall near DVC. The inside is cute, and it seems pretty new to the neighborhood. Our waitress was friendly, which made the experience pleasant right away. We went straight for the lunch menu and ordered a roll along with some sake. The food came out quickly, which was perfect since we were just looking for something fast. Overall, I'd say the meal was mid not amazing, but it definitely satisfied my hunger and did the job. read more

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Came back here recently since I was in the area. The menu expanded since I was last here. Service is still awesome and food comes out soon after. Need to come back here for happy hour! read more

Shin Sushi - Triple Toro - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

SO FRESH, SO YUM, and the cat decor is such a cute personality touch to this spot. I lament that I devoured everything before I could take pictures... Would definitely recommend & will be returning! read more

Such a cute local sushi spot. Came here for dinner on a Sunday to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Highly recommend making reservations which we did. It got pretty busy. The sushi was good and fresh. The crunchy taco sushi's were really good. I liked the crunchiness of the seaweed. We got our food pretty fast except they forgot two of our orders but once we told them we got it pretty fast. Desserts were ok. Something to try at least once. Perks: for every $100 you spend you get to pick jewelry from a shelf they have which includes necklaces, bracelets and rings. Also they have a stamp card for every sushi roll you order. Lots of parking. Would highly recommend trying this restaurant! read more

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I've been to Shin Sushi twice now and would gladly go back. One small but thoughtful touch: they sell their own house soju sauce, and there's a cup of ginger on the table so you can take as much -- or as little as you want. It's a simple detail, but it prevents waste and lets you control your plate instead of automatically getting a pile you didn't ask for. Overall, the sushi was very good. My personal benchmark for "amazing" sushi is when I take a bite and think, "This is the best ___ I've ever had." Shin had one or two pieces that hit that level, and everything else was solidly good across the board. The texture was right, the fish was clean, and the execution was consistent. I ordered the Shin Moriawase (12 pieces of assorted sashimi and 6 pieces of chef-selected nigiri for $55.95). Comparable sushi in San Francisco or other major cities would easily run 50% more. Strong quality, fair pricing, and thoughtful touches. A very solid Pleasant Hill option. read more

Shin Sushi - Shin Moriawase - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Valentine's Dinner for 3 was well-received and we enjoyed our meal very much. I would come back when in the area. Food: Great quality sushi with the Moriawase, cut rolls and hand rolls. Pricing was ~$58/person inc. 20% for great service. Good price overall. We indulged and felt very full. Service: very attentive, polite, pleasant. The food came out fast, in fact our meal took only 45-mins. Worth mentioning: 1) wasabi was tasteless as was the soy sauce which was not salty at all. 2) Ginger was excellent! Served in a separate container, it was the best ever. 3) Yakitori dinner was just ok. I'd come back for the sushi and service... and ginger! read more

Shin Sushi - Shin Moriawase - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I've been a fan of this spot ever since it opened and they just keep getting better with every visit! The food has always been top notch, but it seems like every time I stop by there is another cute little detail added to make the experience even better than before! From the adorable song that plays while you're inside to the well-designed to go boxes, it's very apparent that this restaurant puts in every bit of effort they can into making every guests experience a pleasant one :) Thank you, Shin Sushi! I'll definitely be back again soon ^.^ read more

Shin Sushi - Such a cute To-Go box! - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

What a hidden gem!!!! They have only been around for nine months. I came here with a client for lunch today, first time here for the both of us. They have a lunch special and we both got their nigiri and sashimi lunch special. Five pieces of nigiri and five sashimi chef's choice. It was awesome!!!!! Nothing needed, no dip, everything was pre-soy seasoned or wasabi. And it was so so good. Service was excellent, zero complaints. Excellent choice for a quiet dinner. Bonus - their bench seating have cat pillows read more

Shin Sushi is a great little neighborhood sushi spot in Pleasant Hill. The vibe is fun and welcoming and they even play custom Shin Sushi music in the background. The food was excellent. The fish was fresh and absolutely delicious. I ordered the Shin Moriawase (12 pieces of assorted sashimi and 6 pieces of chef-selected nigiri), and it did not disappoint. My 2 young kids had a great meal too. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience enjoyable. I loved all the cat decor (to include the little cat dishes to put your soy sauce!). read more

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Love going to this place! Sushi is always quality and there hasn't been anything we've ordered that we were disappointed with. there aren't many tables, but I haven't seen people having to wait too long when all tables are filled (probably because this place isn't too well-known yet). Still, always very clean and such cute decor. The owner is always so nice to us when we come. We have a daughter and when we go there she knows to ask for coloring pages that the restaurant provides. My favorite is the salmon nigiri (basic, I know) but the salmon is always SO buttery--it's almost ruined every other salmon nigiri I get anywhere else. Will always come back as food and service is always top notch! read more

Shin Sushi - Chicken Katsu, Tempura Udon Soup, Lion King Roll, DVC Roll, Chicken Karaage - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Amazing service, great sushi. I have not tried sushi as great as this since my trip to Japan. The service was great and they enjoy their customers. They offered punch cards after so many rolls or nigiri. Had no complaints at all. read more

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Finally a good sushi on a budget place! The specialty rolls are $15 and very filling This place is the only place I know that has these Nori crunch rolls and they were easily my favorite items that I got. Fish here tasted fresh and everything was so good! For the price, tasted and time of service everything was top notch. Definitely coming back read more

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Was staying in the area for a wedding the next day and was craving sushi. Shin came among the top places nearby and I am so glad I selected them. The waitress very friendly and attentive and the quality of the food was excellent. Not the best sushi I have ever had, but certainly comparable to spots I frequent in the LA area. The space itself is modern and nicely decorated. The food came out promptly and I thoroughly enjoyed everything I had. Would definitely come back again. read more

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I'm always craving sushi but I'm extremely picky. They don't offer real crab (unless you get a soft shell crab roll) but other than that, the food was great & customer service was delightful. Thanks Amy!! read more

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Stopped by today for lunch with my daughter after school (DVC) and holy moly we are so happy to have stumbled upon this restaurant. When we walked in, we were blown away with how clean and stylish the place was. The cat theme was absolutely precious! The service was 5/5 and the food was triple that. I had the shin roll which hands down is my new favorite roll, so I have to come back here forever to fulfill that craving. My daughter got the chicken katsu lunch bento and it was cooked to perfection and came with a scoop of matcha ice cream at the end, which was a happy way to end the meal. I can't wait to bring my entire family here to enjoy this place! Everything about it is a 5/5! Oh and the music is soooo good too! read more

Shin Sushi - Sake nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Really impressed by the quality here. They don't use lower grade frozen tuna or salmon, and you can taste the difference. They even use bluefin tuna in their rolls, and the nori crunch is out of this world!! The owner is incredibly sweet and takes pride in what she serves. She uses two grades of salmon, top grade for sushi and second grade for kitchen items only. The salmon was super fresh and flavorful. All of their fish comes in whole with head and bones and is prepped in house, which says a lot about the care and freshness. read more

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Definitely worth more than 5 stars. Everything was absolutely perfect. The ambiance is very comfy, cute, and I even loved their music in the background lol. The staff was really great and super friendly. What I loved most about this place is it was very kid friendly. My 3 year old enjoyed everything she ate and used their provided kids chop sticks. The quality of their food is really great, and delicious. First time here, and definitely adding this to one of our top places to go. read more

Shin Sushi - Mango ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

There's no other place in the East Bay that beats the prices of this place! Portions are decent and rolls are well-sized. Fish was also very fresh and they have great happy hour deals. Taste wise, their food is decent. I feel like the east bay doesn't really have any sushi places that particularly blow me away, but Shin Sushi is on the higher tier of the pack. PS this place is also women-owned! I saw their owner around working and she was really sweet. read more

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Sushi is super fresh! You can tell that the chef takes his time and cares about his work. The service was friendly and quick. Food also came out quickly :) Inside, super cute and has plenty of tables. I recommend coming for a lunch/dinner !!! will always be coming back! read more

Shin Sushi - Texas Snow White - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Finally came to try their nori handrolls! My absolute faav was the salmon cloud and hotate blaze! Hamachi carpaccio was delicious!! S/o to the chef for putting my on that salmon cloud! Much appreciated! read more

Shin Sushi - Premium Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I had lunch at Shin Sushi for the first time today--a Saturday afternoon. I was with three friends. We found the adorable cat theme charming. One friend instantly noticed the back pillows were in the shape of the black cat from Kiki's Delivery Service, which brought back nice memories. Everyone ordered the lunch set D, which is a selection of nigiri and sashimi. The lunch specials are pretty well priced. It came with miso soup and a scoop of ice cream (matcha/green tea or vanilla). The fish was fresh and flavorful. The table service was friendly. While the restaurant didn't stand out in any way, it was a pleasant lunch spot and we enjoyed our sushi and miso soup. read more

Shin Sushi is located in the more low-key part of Pleasant Hill. We found the restaurant through Yelp while we were across the freeway at the Veranda. It was pretty quiet on a Tuesday night. Only one other table with patrons when we arrived and left. Clean establishment with some TVs up behind the sushi chef. My opinion of the food was really split between the fish and non-fish items. I was happy with the omakase, chirashi, and generally anything with fish. It was fresh and well-portioned. Nitpicking, but would have liked a little more rice with the chirashi. There were two items we didn't particularly care for. The pork katsu was a bit on the tough side (not juicy). I saw other reviewers saying they liked the chicken katsu, so maybe it was an off night. The karaage did not meet expectations. It's often double fried, leading to an extra crispy exterior. The coating on these were soft and a little doughy. I wouldn't recommend these unless they change the recipe. read more

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This place takes it upon themselves to "massage" their gratuity, the amount they charge you on your credit card will be much higher than what you put down on the bill for "custom amount". The gratuity already starts at 20% if you don't use "custom amount"! There's also a credit card surcharge. This place only had paper placemats, there aren't even chopstick holders. This isn't some mom and pop noodle shop, is it?? I am a party of (1), why would I pay a 20% gratuity? I had no special requirements, but I asked to refill my water on both occasions. read more

Family of 3 visited on an early Sunday evening. It's got really cute cat decor and a looping soundtrack of someone singing about sushi. Not annoying, but obvious. Food was good. We ordered a number of rolls and I got the 6 piece sushi sampler. The staff was friendly. The menu had a lot of seasonal limited time items. They also have HH deals going on (but not during the time we went which is totally ok). I also appreciate the smaller half rolls so we could try more things. Service was really slow. We ordered 7 different items and it took well over 40 minutes for the first time to arrive. I think this wouldn't have been so obvious if they had brought us at least one item to eat while we waited for the rest. The restaurant wasn't packed... so I wonder what the hold up was. If you are in the area give it a try. I think once they've opened a bit longer they'll probably be speedier. read more

Tried this place for the first time and its located where the old Quickly's boba spot was in Pleasant Hill. Good amount of parking and easy to find. The server was super sweet and she gave us her recommendations. The sushi was super fresh and beautifully prepared. The beef teriyaki was soft and perfectly cooked. She continued to check in on ur through out our meal. The menu was 4 pages long and I think if it was placed in a book it may be easier to navigate. It was a lot of information so could feel overwhelming as a first timer. That is my only suggestion. I think if we didn't ask for recommendations it would take forever to go through the menu, there was a ton on the table coming in and needing to figure out what everything is. Overall great place, food and service. Would recommend. read more

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Newish sushi spot in Pleasant Hill next to Serenity Spa- the space is small but at least we were the only diners for a bit. Our server was pretty attentive and our food came out promptly. Sushi rolls were on the small side but tasty enough and matched the $13.99 price: Dragon roll, Ocean breeze and Shin. Chicken teriyaki had big portions but it was a bit bland and could have used some grilling. Agedashi tofu was just ok. Ample parking in a plaza. It's a solid spot but there are some other heavy hitters in the area imho. read more

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Love this woman-owned business! The food was great, fish was fresh, restaurant was clean, and the decor is cute. We went around Christmas time and they had a holiday song about eating sushi playing on loop. read more

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I was craving Japanese food while we were running errands in Concord and found Shin Sushi that had a great rating so we decided to give it a try and it was so worth it. The restaurant is clean and decorated well. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the service was exceptional just like the food. The tonkatsu was prepared just the way I like it and the curry had a little kick to it which was good. The sushi roll was delicious and tasted really fresh and the gyoza was also prepared very well and was a great way to start the meal. read more

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Wa Va, the owner has made Shin Sushi such a delightful place to dine from the decorative atmosphere, home made Soy Sauce to the 5 star customer service! I've brought everyone I know here as the quality of food is incredible too. The menu selection is fantastic w/ a special selection of rolls! Absolutely worth give this a try. Bonus they have a roll stamp card. ;) read more

Came here after watching a movie at the Pleasant Hill Century Theatre. Overall, this is NOT the tip top highest quality sushi place. Don't expect to get the best sashimi that will blow your mind. What it IS, is a very well priced tasty roll shop. They're all very decently priced (~$15 for a deluxe roll) and decently sized to fill you up. I would argue, they don't have any rolls that stand out. They're almost all a Cali Roll base with something on top or some modificiation of all these things. Ultimately though, it's pretty dang good. I would def. come back if we were in the area which says a lot since we're not in the area a lot and there's a ton of places up there! read more

I ordered two sushi orders to go, and it was so fresh and delicious. From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted warmly and helped right away. I would love to come back for a sit-down dinner and get the full experience in the future. read more

My new favorite sushi spot! Fish was fresh and firm. Rice was well seasoned and the sushi rolls were well balanced. Inside is modern and clean with tasteful, whimsical decorations. Service was kind and attentive. It felt as though we've been coming here for years, even though it was our first time. We're already trying to figure out when we can come back! read more

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Decided to try out this new sushi place for a late lunch and I'm glad I did. This place recently opened a few weeks ago. It's clean and the service was excellent it's also family and kid friendly. The food was presented nicely and tasted good. Ordered Edamame with garlic to start and shrimp and veggies tempura appetizer, it was crispy and cooked perfectly the best I've had in a long time 10/10 wasn't fond of the unagi hand roll because it was tough to bite into the seaweed! The spicy tuna that was delicious,the best I've had! The hot sake was nice and hot. I really enjoyed my late lunch. Will definitely be back soon. read more

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Stopped in on a random weekday and honestly wasn't expecting much. That roll with the mango and tuna was ridiculously good. Sweet, fresh, and somehow not overpowering. Nice quiet atmosphere too. Glad we found this place. Service was amazing as well! read more

Shin Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

My family and I dined here and were instantly greeted warmly. Our server was so pleasant and nice and patient. She even brought out kids menus with markers and crayons. We came for a late lunch/early dinner and it was nice and quiet, but more guests did start arriving as dinner time came closer. The music was VERY CUTE and made us giggle and feel happy bc we could tell the songs were all about sushi and sashimi and other Japanese foods. We ordered miso soup, gyoza, a kids bento with katsu chicken, a chirashi don, a volcano nori crunch and a GTR roll. The fish was fresh with great texture and taste. There were a lot of very cute touches to the tableware and dishes including cute smile faces on kids glasses, the kids were given training chopsticks. The sauce dishes were cute cats! We loved our visit and will be going back. Oh and we were also given a punch card for returning visits. read more

Shin Sushi - Cute sauce dishes w/o and w/ wasabi, respectively. - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Excellent Sushi! I have now had 6 total rolls from Shin Sushi and I couldn't be happier! Overall the rice and fish taste really fresh! Inside of the place looks brand new. Both times I have come in I am still surprised it isn't super busy! My kiddo devours the avocado roll which for our family is an extremely rare thing! It's refreshing because it allows us to get our sushi fix! The only issue is the miso soup. It's awful! I am kinda shocked that it's not nearly in par with the sushi. Shin roll: 7.6/10 Fire ring roll: 7.7/10 Snow White: 8.1/10 Miami: 8.1/10 101 roll: 7.5/10 Godzilla: 7.2/10 Miso soup: 0/10 The price point is super reasonable as well. Definitely going to be back and it's now one of my sushi rotation spots in CCC. read more

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