We celebrated our anniversary with lunch at Sushi Shin, and it was such a lovely experience. The restaurant has a very intimate setting with only a small number of seats at the counter, so we could watch Chef Jason prepare and present each course right in front of us. The meal started with several beautifully plated small dishes before moving into a variety of nigiri, uni, a hand roll, and dessert. Everything was fresh, delicately seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared, with a nice balance of flavors and textures throughout. The lunch omakase is a shorter version of the dinner experience, but I thought the pacing and portion size were just right for lunch. We left feeling satisfied without being overly full. read more

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We came here based on recommendations from another local omakase chef However, we didn't like the place I would hope for omakase or any high end Japanese sushi restaurant, the #1 priority should be to not over sauced the food and bring out the original flavors. But at this, the chef cooked almost everything with strong savory or sour flavors, including all sushi pieces I had to drink lots of water to rinse things off Will absolutely not come back read more

Sushi Shin, by Chef Jason, infuses Chinese notes to the omakase experience. We enjoyed the otoro, noodles made out of eel, and the toro takuan. Note that they let the patrons know that they use Kangen Water for drinking and cooking, which has a pH level of 9.5 and 8.5, respectively. The staff and service are friendly and attentive, and the counter seating is comfortable and intimate. The dining experience was interactive, as the chef had a great personality and ensured everyone was having a good time. Reservations are required. +Chinese-inspired omakase +reservations required read more

One of the most unique omakases I've been to! I love the Chinese inspired dishes (the seafood spring roll was insane!) and left surprisingly full. I can see some people wishing there was more nigiri but I really enjoyed seeing the chef's creativity at work. I've eaten bites here I don't think I'll ever experience again. I've been to Sushi Yoshizumi nearby but I think I prefer the flavors of Sushi Shin more (no dig at Yoshizumi, this place was just memorable for me!) I will be thinking about the lobster risotto and uni bowl for a long time. Changed my opinion on Santa Clara Uni which I always considered inferior to Hokkaido until Chef showed me the light. While Omakase in SF is my favorite omakase in the city, I can definitely see this being my favorite in the Peninsula (and more filling). I'll definitely be back! read more

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My partner and I had this place on our must-try list for a while and we were so happy to have finally tried it. The space is small and can only seat 9 so it's very warm and intimate. The chef opened the door and greeted us a couple minutes before the start of our reservation time and we were seated immediately. The course starts with several appetizers reminiscent of Kaiseki before moving onto the nigiri course. Everything we had was incredibly delicious, from the first dish to the dessert. However, there were a couple of dishes that really stood out to me. I really enjoyed the hotaru ika or firefly squid as well as the nore sore owan or soup, ankimo and crab risotto. The toro nigiri, uni taco (add-on) and torotaku handroll were some of my favorite parts of the nigiri course. The chef was also super interactive and friendly which added to an incredible experience. However, I did feel a bit isolated at times because all the other guests were Chinese and the chef being from Shanghai carried on conversations and jokes in Mandarin Chinese. With that said, if you're fluent in Mandarin you'll very much enjoy dining here. I would still return to Sushi Shin as the food was *chef's kiss*. read more

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Another spectacular meal at this place last night! The appetizer courses were incredible staring a new dish the lobster spring roll and my first time trying greeneye, a fatty and delicious deep sea fish. The fish were super high quality, well seasoned and I'm still thinking about that otoro. That lot of uni was great! And I was completely confused as to how the chef made noodles out of eel. read more

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I've been there multiple times since years ago. The quality of the food is always good and consistent. After knowing more about omakase, I can feel the dedication that chef puts into his food. I think ppl should definitely give this restaurant a try read more

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My boyfriend and I came for our one year anniversary and what a special night it was! The staff took my jacket and bag and pulled out my chair when we arrived and from then on it was all uphill from there. Each cup and dish and the ambiance inside the shop was so intimate and warm. The chef was so attentive and detail oriented, introducing each dish and willing to answer our questions. The menu for the evening was as follows. I wrote down each one along with my thoughts. LONG REVIEW TO FOLLOW. 20 course Komochi ika - female spring time season Has eggs from Hokkaido - grilled squid buttery and little smoky Tempura Japanese tatchiwa belt fish like a samurai's knife from Chiba - lightly crisp and fried touch of pleasant saltiness plump and meaty Hotaru ika firefly squid springtime boiled from Toyama sauce vinegar miso Amadai sweet snapper top skin and scales put in hot oil to crisp dashi sauce with flowers that added a freshness - scales were crispyyy and flowers were a spring daythe fish was plump Monkfish liver - Mushy gamey mackerely oily flavor 꽁치 like a pacific saury Chawamushi Dungeness crab dried shiitake mushroom crab miso kinome pepper leaf - crab meat was melt in your mouth and the base was custardy like silken tofu * loved this warm dish Nigiri Madai true Snapper fish skin hot water and kelp to cure the fish season with salt and lemon juice - Sushi rice very well seasoned my piece was a little too chewy for my liking but still good! Light flavors pleasant Nigiri Aori ika big squid 2 kilo - Sliced like noodles texture reminded me of like a gummy candy Nigiri bluefin tuna maguro soy sauce marinade - Fatty goodness Bluefin squid and squid leg - Tasted seasoned with lemon Nigiri chuutoro - liked this the best soft and melty with a nice fishiness Nigiri Aji horse mackerel ginger and scallion on top - I like!!! The scallion adds a nice flavor and the fish is pleasantly chewy Nigiri Saba mackerel smoked mackerel salted - smelled too fishy for me to eat Nigiri uni from Hokkaido - I like!! Refreshing cold melted goodness has to eat quickly so the seaweed doesn't melt - Taste like the smell of a clean fresh ocean Nigiri langosteen showed us live shrimp - sweet ! I liked this Soup coarse baby salt water eel noresore - like udon they said just fished out the tofu could not eat the eels because they were peering into my soul Nigiri baked salt water eel anago - my favorite!!!!!!!! Maki toro and horse radish Dashi tamago read more

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Been a regular since 2022. Food has evolved over the years. Top level ingredients. One of the only two sushi omakase places that I recommend to friends in bay area. read more

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Our experience with Chef Jason and Sushi Shin was nothing short of the best sushi we've had in the Bay. The fish is extremely well prepared, and the sake pairings are on point with very rare offerings from Japan. However, the appetizers really stand out from other shops. Chef Jason's creativity around utilizing fresh ingredients and diverse preparation styles are unmatched, and make this place well deserving of the acclaim it gets. We will be back. read more

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Great service. Great ambience. Food portion has been the biggest among omakase I have tried so far. Good food quality. read more

Wow! Very impressed by the experience at Sushi Shin. This place has been bookmarked for over a year since I moved to Palo Alto. I've been to orenchi ramen next door many times, but never noticed that this is right next door. I love omakase, and am always looking for new spots to try. Sushi Shin is mos def worth a stop with their Michelin star :). It's a very intimate restaurant with only 9 seats, and two seatings per night. Came here for a belated birthday celebration and had some really unique dishes that I've never tried before including raw baby eel, and sea water sea urchin (different than the normal sea urchin you get in the box). Also, the dinner comes with over 20 courses and is 2+ hours! Overall, I had a great experience. I enjoyed every part of the meal, and I even got a small gift at the end for my birthday! They change their menu each quarter based on what's seasonal so I hope to come back in the fall! read more

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Our first Michelin omakase and it was an amazing one! The menu was extensive and everything was absolutely delicious, well curated, and balanced. The fish was incredibly fresh and all the other non nigiri dishes were some of my favorite! It's expensive for a one star but also it's sushi and the fish is the highest quality so definitely worth it. Our favorites and highlights were Wild caught yellowtail (buri) with radish and ponzu and Egg custard with dinginess crab and shiitake mushrooms topped with grilled lobster. Amazing intimate spot read more

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Visited recently (July 2022) for my friend's birthday. We were fortunate to be able to get reservations for 5 people at the first seating. Two of our party happened to dine here previously and was able to coordinate a reservation as typically it is very difficult for 5 people. I'm glad I came with my friends who had come before as I would have walked right past the storefront. We were greeted warmly and the server offered to take our jackets and purses. Once seated we browsed the sake menu and could not decide. The chef allowed for us to sample and gave recommendations as well. For a sake newbie I enjoyed them all. I also got a second glass of a different sake mid-meal via the recommendation of the server as well. This was the most informative omakase I have been to as the chef explained to us in Chinese and English about the fish, the preparation, and also some general info about when to enjoy what kinds of fish. We were spoiled with 2 different preparations of uni and an optional add-on to a third type. I would have to say the two bites of uni with rice and seaweed were my top 2 bites. The other 3 of the top 5 would probably be the otoro with truffle salt, the blackmouth sea perch, and the scallop or abalone. this is one of the omakase where I actually left feeling full. I remember mid-meal sending a message to a friend saying I think we were on the tail end to be pleasantly surprised with about 10 more items. Went home and messaged some other friends to let them know to bookmark Sushi Shin! Sushi Shin provided a fun, informative, and delicious meal to end my summer. read more

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This place was absolutely amazing. Firstly it's in Redwood City, so as a peninsula native I was pretty stoked to hear about a Japanese cuisine peninsula establishment getting a Michelin Star since Sushi Yoshizumi. Jason and Betsy (sorry if I got the names wrong) are a married couple running this restaurant. Very kind people, Betsy was an absolute sweetheart. I wish I recalled the sakes I had, but they were all amazing. If I had one suggestion and tiniest of criticism, I'd say they should do sake pairings, but that's just my opinion. Their selection is great and they'll provide recommendations based on your communicated preference. All the pieces were great and beautifully prepared. TWO uni pieces were included which was awesome. You can book your reservation on Tock, just know that it's a 9-person bar, so space is limited with 2 dining windows (5pm and 8pm, I believe). All in all this is an amazing restaurant and I highly recommend. Thank you Sushin Shin for the birthday presented dessert as well, very nice personal touch that was greatly appreciated. read more

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4.5 stars. Good price point (relative to inflation) I enjoyed that they have a good variety of unique fishes. A few of my favorites were the sperm, lobster custard, and they use Santa Barbara uni!! Last but nit least, their monkfish liver was very clean and creamy. Would come back in spring or summer to try the different seasonal fishes available at that time. read more

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Tiny restaurant of only nine seats, we've been trying for a reservation for months on Tock and couldn't find it unless we were willing to go alone. Overall enjoyed the meal except that the sushi was a bit too mildly flavored for my palate. That said the non sushi dishes were very strong, and the service was very personable as well. The sake selection was a good size and we appreciated that we could order by the glass, carafe, and bottle, and they were generous in allowing us to taste a couple to decide. Our meal consisted of: - Japanese hairy crab from Hokkaido . Bought live, then steamed with a light soy dressing. Served cold. A great start! - Cuttlefish smelt from Hokkaido with ponzu sauce, chives, and grated daikon. Served cold. This is a more unusual dish and the sauce made it a lot tastier than other places. May still be a bit weird for folks but I didn't mind - Grilled unagi from Shizuoka . One piece was served with sea salt and kudashi juice. The second piece was served with Yuzu kosho. Served hot, lovely a crispy char. Really enjoyed this - Ankimo from Hokkaido. Boiled and then marinated in sauce overnight. Super creamy and the sauce was the perfect accompaniment. Best ankimo I've had - Marinated ikura over rice with soy sauce and grated yuzu peel. Marination on the ikura was a bit light and the ikura itself quite mild While the chef (one for all 9 of us) prepped the sushi, we were served: - Lobster chawan mushi. Good sized lobster piece on top and in the silky custard. Simple prep showing the clean ingredients - Japanese rice syrup with mountain yam and ginger. Served cold. Like a palate cleanser , but with a strange stringy texture which I didn't quite know what it was Finally the sushi, served one by one with a light touch of soy and wasabi (fresh grated): - Ao Dai (blue snapper) - Amaebi (sweet shrimp) from Hokkaido - Chutoro. Liked how he gave a good sized piece - Katsuo - Japanese bonito. Marinated in soy sauce - Ohada - gizzard shad. Salt and vinegar cure - Saba - pike mackerel with ginger and chives. By this time I was feeling a bit disappointed with the sushi - while excellent quality, I wish there was a bit more cure / salt to bring out the flavors more, and the wasabi flavor could not be detected, so I asked for extra wasabi which was better - Akagai- blood clam - Hokkaido uni. Yummy but served a little too cold - Slow poached scallop with soy and mirin. This was a new to me dish, very interesting as it was cooked over low heat so not as soft as raw scallop The sushi was then concluded, and we finished with: - Matsutake mushroom soup. Extremely light broth (maybe a tad too light for me) to highlight the mushroom. - Kanpyo (marinated dried gourd) in a hand roll . Never had this in a sushi / hand roll before and really enjoyed it - Tamago but soaked with dashi so a bit wetter than usual, which was a nice change - White Sesame pudding with black sugar. Served with hojicha tea. Delicious! Sushi Shin would be a great choice for someone who likes very mild, clean sushi but personally I felt that the fish flavors were a bit too subtle for the first few ones. I've been to several Michelin starred sushi restaurants before and haven't had this problem before, but I can see how it's a matter of taste. read more

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Sushi Shin was very good but not worth the price. If you want a fine dining sushi experience, I would suggest going to Robin in Menlo Park instead. Everything we ate was good! I was very full by the end of the meal. They have a lot of good (but pricey) sake options. I did like that there was a variety of Japanese food besides just sashimi and nigiri. read more

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Sushi shin is a very small and unassuming sushi bar nestled next to Orenchi Ramen. While it doesn't have much capacity inside, it definitely adds to the charm of the overall dining experience. Coming here with our group of 8, we basically took over the later seating. While the service was very warm and attentive, we found it fun and interactive as well, with the chef explaining all he was serving us personally while the server provided us plenty of great sake recommendations. The food was especially memorable. One of the first items out after the palate cleanser was the ankimo. I don't recall ever having such a delicious version of this dish. It was extremely refined compared to most ankimo you'd find. From there things only got better. I was especially glad when the chef served chu-toro, my favorite of the fattier fish offerings. Along with the sake I have to say the evening was beyond my expectations. The restaurant has since gained a Michelin star and of course earned the right to bolster prices, but even so this has been one of the few "well worth" it dining experiences I've had lately. It will be hard not to come here with a group given the experience I had but I'd come here with a date or heck even alone. You're bound to waddle away full of delicious sushi and buzzed. read more

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It was worth all of the hype!!!! Chef Jason, Simon and team made our special occasion truly special. We already cannot wait to come back during another season. Chef was very personable, engaging, fun, conversational, professional, and talented. You could tell he thought through every detail and was very proud about how every dish came together. Standouts: - monkfish liver. To die for. The big chunk was smooth, creamy, nothing quite like that. - fresh sardine. Unexpectedly strong awesome flavors - seawater eel. The unami sauce brought the meal to an end - otoro. They removed the tendons so it melted even faster in your mouth. Very outstanding prep work. - uni, two different ways from Hokkaido. Exceptional. - the sake recommendations. Paired well with everything. - the progression of the meal and the pace. Very well planned and orchestrated. Two and half hours, worth every damn second. - intimate setting, where it's best to be engaged with chef and other patrons. More fun when you're immersed in every element. - SIMON! We must give you a shout-out. You never missed a beat while serving 9 of us. Incredible touch on everything, glass was never empty, you kept your eyes and ears open at all times. Really represented the Star well. For two people, plus a bottle of sake, total was about $1200. We were full at the end. Not a price tag for every day meal, but we thought every bite was worth it. Thank you, Sushi Shin!!! Kudos to you for opening at the beginning of the pandemic yet continuing to thrive! read more

Sushi Shin - the best monkfish liver, boiled and marinated - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redwood City, California

This place costs a lot. A lot a lot. So if you're not looking to get a top-of-the-line experience, you may not see the value. If you're down for the cost, though, the value is clear. One of my dining companions isn't a big sushi eater, was nervous about eating unusual things, and proudly proclaimed afterwards that it was the best sushi she's ever had. And that's what this place is great at. I think if you have any interest in sushi but aren't sure what top-level sushi is like, this place can be a great way to set that bar. I can't remember every piece of sushi I had, nor individual tasting notes, but I will say everything was exceptional. I have not had better sushi in the US. Granted, there are some spots in NYC I'd like to try, but given my mostly Bay Area experience, I can't remember having sushi like this before. Also granted, I haven't paid this much for sushi before either. I came with 2 other companions, and we had a glass of sake each. Or a bottle of one of their cheaper sakes, I forget. They have a small list of sakes available, and they are happy to make recommendations. I suppose someone who knows about sake would call the list "curated", however I can barely tell hot vs cold so I'll just say I thought the sake tasted good. The meal took a decent amount of time, and everyone at the seating gets their piece in the same order, at relatively the same time. Some pieces can't be prepared en masse and the chef will serve it in batches. Regardless, it's fine. Each piece is artistic and amazing tasting. There were some classics like tuna, and some oddball ones that I hadn't heard of. But the quality was consistently excellent. After the meal a dessert is shared, then you settle up and leave (they take credit cards). I was in the first seating of the night, so I assume they clean and prep for the next one after that. The interior of the restaurant really does feel like Japan, aside from the height of the ceiling. They could fit an entire extra floor in, which isn't something you'd see often as omakase-only sushi spots tend to be more intimate. All the things you touch, from the chairs to the chopsticks, are beautiful and feel nice. They really did a great job transforming a spot in downtown Redwood City into a Japanese getaway. Speaking of the location, parking is not good. It's on a busy-ish street, with little street parking, and parking structures are blocks away. Overall, if you want to have an excellent, spendy time experiencing awesome sushi, then you should make the trip here. read more

Been here before they got their Michelin star designation in Feb 2020 and came again recently. Their prices have increased this year (to be expected). It was super delicious my first time around so we decided to come back. Happy to say that the quality is still great! I loved the Santa Barbara uni that they served since it was so fresh- and I don't typically like uni. I also loved the brown sugar dessert they had. It's just a single sushi chef and he serves everyone at the counter. The pace of the meal was good and there wasn't long periods of wait time between courses. The servers were prompt and attentive as well. read more

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We've been going to sushi shin for a few years now. Jason (the chef) is friendly and his staff are very attentive. The small restaurant fits 8-9 people max and have two seatings a night. The food never disappoints and the sake selection is usually really good. Price has gone up with the Michelin star; generally food is $300 with sake, tax and tip coming to $500/person. I always look forward to the next visit and for special occasions. read more

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Sushi Shin is a must try for anyone who loves sushi and omakase style meals. There are two seatings each night and when you arrive the door is locked. At 5pm the door opened dnd we were welcomed into a beautiful and small room. The restaurant seated 9 people the night we were there, and we were all at one very large L-shaped table. The food is really great and the chef's knife skills are world class. Some people may balk at the price, but I would counter that for the price of 4 or 5 normal and forgettable sushi meals you could eat once at Sushi Shin, and you'll remember it forever. read more

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We came here for our 7 year anniversary today, after months and months of trying to make a reservation. Unfortunately, due to covid-19 it took us this long to finally try it. And let me tell you, it was well worth the wait. We sampled 18 different items, that were thoughtfully prepared and were quality selected. Each fish was tender, moist, flavorful, and fresh. With each savory bite, our tastebuds were in Heaven. And usually, I'm not too much of an exotic sushi person, BUT this is the only place I'll eat Uni and Eel! Jason & Betsy weren't only super friendly, but very informative as well. Hospitable is an understatement, because even the smallest details like refilling our water and ginger plates, and cleaning up after each bite, like wiping off the plates before the next serving and changing out utensils. This is FINE DINING at it's absolute best! The place was super small, but I understand the ambiance is meant to be private and cozy! Their bathroom is nicely decorated in contemporary fashion & their toilet seat is even high tech. Honestly, for the price it was ... it is such a great deal and experience! Everything including drinks like the sake recommended to us, was perfect! We needed this date night and am so glad we spent this special occasion with the people we did tonight and our hosts the Chef and his wife who served us. Thank you for the memorable experience & anniversary gift too! We love and need more candles! Will definitely recommend to others! Goodnight! Toro TunaTorched OtoroTamagoSliced OctopusShima AjiOcean TroutFun Conversation read more

Sushi Shin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redwood City, California

Great ambiance, customer service, and food! Seafood was fresh and the menu items were extremely creative and balanced. Chef Jason is great to talk to. read more

Great high quality food, it has 20 courses and you will be very satisfying in the end. The portion of each dish is very generous. They give you an entire small fish instead of a small bite. Service is also great and the chef is very knowledgeable and informative. Overall it was great experience. read more

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All I can say is Chef Jason is a wizard. Every dish was amazing, and he explained every dish. He runs the place with his wife, who acts as the front of house and clears your plates etc. She is easily 10x friendlier and more attentive than the best servers at most restaurants. If money grew on trees, I would eat here every week. read more

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Omakase Chronicles [SF Peninsula] Act 3 Reservation Difficulty [Tock]: 9/10 Price: $$$$ Rating: ***** Michelin * Sushi Shin sits in longevity between the brand new Katsu and the veteran Sushi Yoshizumi Opening 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 takeout Much has changed since that early opening with a Michelin-star being the most notable and reservations subsequently much harder to book I 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 occasions Chef 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 Japan I 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) Sushi Shin has indoor dining only and reservations are mandatory on Tock. read more

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My girl friend took me here to celebrate my birthday and it was such a fun experience! There were 21+ courses and it's in a super small, intimate setting right up with the chef (who's a pretty cool guy). My favorites were the fatty tuna and monk fish liver, and the courses spanned all types of food both hot and cold. For example, there was sushi (obviously), shrimp miso soup, egg custard and lobster, torched fish, etc. I appreciated how it wasn't just 21 courses of sushi and each plate was prepared uniquely. The chef also took the time to explain the approach to each plate which I loved. To top it off at the end, the black sugar syrup custard at the end for dessert was a winner too. A really fun/interactive special occasion place - super glad we went :) read more

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This review is for the Super rude customer service, not about food. (Didn't even make it inside) I got sick, couldn't make my reservation and the woman on the phone told my husband to bring me in anyways. Basically come in if you're sick, get the other staff and customers sick as well. "We don't care". I understand the food is pre-made as well, for how many people reserved. But have a bit of consideration for the situation. Someone is sick and losing out on the money they put down for a reservation. Have a little bit of decency when dealing with customers. I am tempted to be petty and go in anyways. But I don't wish this on the other customers/ staff that had nothing to do with it. read more

A cozy, curated experience that is sure to leave your stomach full but your mind/heart wanting more. I came here for my husband's birthday. We had never been to a Michelin star restaurant so this was a luxury/novelty experience for us. I've been to several omakase restaurants before, but this one stands out above all the rest. The chef is friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, yet humble. The restaurant is small, simple, and to-the-point. No fancy decorations or distractions, which allowed me to focus on the chef and his food. It was like watching an artist at work -- his craft was remarkable. There was a great variety of appetizers, fish, and dessert which were unlike foods I've eaten before. Everything was clearly high quality. I highly recommend this place to everyone! read more

Sushi Shin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redwood City, California

COVID-19 review: they're open for take out! There was also a couple of metal tables outside on the sidewalk. We pre-ordered online and scheduled our pick up at 7pm. They confirm the pick up and address with you via text. We were running about 20 minutes late, so we texted them and they were very accommodating. Pick up was very quick and easy. We sat down on the tables outside and ate it. It also came with a dessert, pudding, panna cotta like dessert, which was delish! The sushi itself was very good, but I thought it was a little expensive. All the fish were very fresh and flavorful. read more

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Such a wonderful meal tonight celebrating an early birthday. Intimate setting--only 9 tonight around the sushi counter. The omakase started with several starters, with the shirako as the stand out for me since I've never tried before. The sweet creaminess was perfectly complemented by the tangy and refreshing yuzu sauce. The BF preferred the ankimo, which was also quite decadent. The nigiris that followed were all delightful -- special shout out to the perfect shari -- but I especially enjoyed the chutoro, the amai ebi, sanma and Hokkaido bafun uni. Service was welcoming and the chef super friendly. Can't wait for a return visit! read more

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Everything was excellent. Believe the hype. Thank you, Sushi Shin team for the wonderful experience!

We came here back in May for my wife's birthday. Originally I wasn't able to get a reservation here, but a spot opened up leading up to the special day. The restaurant holds about 9 people and it's a pretty intimate omakase experience. Our dinner took a total of about 2.5-3 hours and it was one of the best omakase experiences we've had. Highly recommend! read more

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Two part review: Pre Covid-19 and curbside pickup 2/8/2020 Sushi Shin is an intimate sushi dining experience. When you map yourself to the restaurant, there will not be an obvious sign for Sushi Shin. When you see Sweet Stop and Luann Hair Salon, you're at the right place as the restaurant is encompassed underneath these 2 signs. Plus watch for the Japanese flier on one of the doors. Literally you step into the restaurant and you're already behind the chairs to get seated, so the restaurant is very small. It's a 9 seater restaurant with room for 2 chefs at a time to work. Quality and choice of fish was really unique and many items I feel I either never have gotten before or delivered in a different way. Chef Jason was very knowledgeable and explained each and every fish. To end the meal, we had this tofu dessert with a syrup that was so good. We went for our anniversary , so I'll just comment that the freebie they gave was a cute intricate box with 1 piece of what looks like store bought chocolate. Not the best "freebie" treat. 6/23/2020 Sushi Shin is now open for takeout since Covid-19. Major things to note: gotta text or call in advance for ordering a day in advance. Their website has the full menu and you can order from there. There's 2 pre-set nigiri sets that'll mimic an omakase experience, some chirashi bowls, and premium nigiri. A majority of the full menu is alcohol. We ordered the 10pc nigiri set each that also comes with their signature tofu dessert (so so goooood). The restaurant instructed on the order to eat the nigiri for best experience. Each nigiri piece was fresh and delicious. I especially liked the namero nigiri, which was a minced fish nigiri that was unique and never had before. I regret not getting the 15 pc set, but I want to order again when I get the chance. Service - 5 / Ambiance - 4 / Food - 4.5 / Price - 4 read more

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Overall, I had a terrible experience eating here. Food quality is mediocre, similar to mid range sushi restaurants but cost is way overpriced for the average quality . Chef was very arrogant and almost rude at times. MOST IMPORTANT, I READ ONLY PEOPLE FOUND PARASITE IN THEIR SUSHI and owner didnt even feel bad or offer any compensation... WOW lets just say I am never going back and telling all my friends to avoid this place too! read more

My favorite sushi place in bayarea. Their food made my taste buds happy. Food is excellent, environment is nice and clean. Service is always good. Really appreciate the chef's hard work. read more

Amazing sushi must try in red wood, service was good and the overall experience was elevated.