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    Sushi Shin

    4.6 (156 reviews)
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    Rare snapper
    Michael L.

    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.

    Shuang W.

    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

    East Chinese Marinated Crab
    Zhen Z.

    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.

    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.

    Monkfish liver
    YooBin K.

    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

    Lobster ball with mountain yam in dashi
    Michelle W.

    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!

    Rachel M.

    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

    Sake menu in this gorgeous blue book
    AiFen S.

    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.

    Eddie E.

    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.

    Aaron C.

    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.

    Lindsay L.

    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.

    the best monkfish liver, boiled and marinated
    Qiumin Z.

    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!

    Kanpai!
    Nick C.

    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.

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    1 year ago

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

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

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    The restaurant was good but the food and services are shockingly worsened recent days. Find another place.

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    What's the per person charge?

    Can you accommodate food allergies? I have a gluten allergy but would love to come for dinner.

    No sorry, we cannot accommodate gluten allergy.

    Can I bring my 5 year old boy with me?

    No sorry

    Can we bring our own sake?

    Yes. But we will charge $40 corkage fee per bottle. Thank you.

    Is there still takeout available?

    No, sorry. We will be only doing Dine In from 4/2.

    When still you guys open?

    We will start doing take out from 6/2/20. Please let me know if you're interested. You can pre-order… 

    What's the best way to make reservations? Seems like they are always fully booked:(

    You can call them! We booked through yelp, but they had just opened when we did.. so I'm not sure if it's been harder since. My friend called left a message & they called him back to book last month.

    How many courses is the omakase?

    You get about 18 assorted dishes including soup and dessert. They were all delicious!!!

    Is this business related to the Michelin 1-starred Sushi Shin in Japan?

    No, we're not related but we also get most fish from Japan Toyosu fish market.

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    Akami Sushi

    Akami Sushi

    4.4
    (223 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    Free parking
    Casual dining

    We recently checked out Akami Sushi in Redwood City, and it was a solid place to dine in (place was…read moretoo local and hidden that we didn't expect it to be that good). We really recommend checking out their off menu items (they will hand you a hand-written note when you get there) because the chef is just clearly so talented. Here are the highlights: * Ankimo Nigiri (off menu): Have to be honest, I was actually pretty scared to try ankimo (Google said it's monkfish liver - like who even dare to eat liver ), but I'm so glad I did. It wasn't fishy or difficult to eat at all, but incredibly rich and creamy. I'm obsessed!!! * Otoro (off menu): This was the star. The tuna belly was pure umami, super fatty, buttery, and literally melted the second it hit my tongue - really recommend ordering this one * Lobster Roll (off menu): As a girl who's on calories deficit, my body screams for help when I found out it had shrimp tempura (I tried to avoid fried food), but this roll was so damnnnnn savory! It's made of lobster, shrimp tempura and a combo of eel sauce, spicy mayo, and tobiko - no need anymore dipping sauce cause they were just phenomenal * Kaisen: This was a refreshing roll - made of tuna, salmon, hamachi (yellowtail), and white tuna. Shiso (perilla) really enhanced the flavor of the fish and brought fresh taste that I think is the best pairing for any sushi/sashimi dish * Woodside Roll: This was the only miss for us. It uses minced spicy tuna, which honestly ruined the texture and flavor of the fish. We prefer tasting the real meat rather than a mash :( Overall, we like everything that we order, and our bill came out at around $100 for all that we had (budget friendlyyyyy) and we were really satisfied with the sushi quality. Will we go back? Definitely! Do we recommend it to our friends? Heck yeah!

    I absolutely love this place and visit all the time! The rolls, miso soup, and handrolls are…read moreconsistently excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and always satisfying. The service is friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Make sure to call ahead and make a reservation, as it can get busy and there's often a wait if you don't. The space itself is very small and cozy, giving it a true hole-in-the-wall charm, but they also have a to-go option if you prefer. This is definitely a hidden gem and one of my favorite spots for sushi -- I can't recommend it enough!

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    Sushi Kazoku

    Sushi Kazoku

    4.5
    (283 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    Casual dining
    Vegetarian friendly

    I tried to come here Friday night but there were people already waiting out the door so we didn't…read morewant to wait and went elsewhere. Today I was able to meet my friend here for lunch and since it was a weekday we got a table right away at noon. To our pleasant surprise there was a lunch special offered at the back of the menu. For $17 you can a item from column A then B. I went with teriyaki beef (+1) and gyoza. The lunch special came with rice, tea and miso soup. I order the yuzu drink too. Everything was so yummy! The decor is cute with many lucky cats near the entrance and around the sushi bar. Near the back there is a huge display kawaii, anime and robotech figures. I can see kids enjoying looking at them. Looks like they have a private room option that is narrow and long with many 2 seater table side by side, maybe they open it up when they get busy. They have a parking lot that can exit through the back is what my friend told me but I found street which has a 2 hour limit. I saw a car with a parking ticket so I'm guessing they do enforce it. I had got there early so I checked out the super cute Bird Garden store next door if you have time to kill

    Good place. I tried:…read more 1. Edamame. This was good, as it usually is, since it's a pretty simple dish. 2. Bento box with sushi (5 nigiri of chef's choice) and avocado maki. The bento box comes with rice, salad, and miso soup. Everything was good. The sushi was fresh and tender, and they gave me cooked shrimp, salmon, and 3 that I couldn't identify. The salad was good, too, with a creamy dressing that maybe had some sesame paste in it. The amount of dressing was about right, maybe just a touch more than ideal for me, but they were pretty light-handed with it overall. The miso soup and avocado maki were good. The avocado maki had more avocado in proportion to rice than other places, so that was nice. 3. Mochi ice cream, strawberry. This was pretty good. About average, I guess. 4. Yuzu cheesecake. Nice citrus flavor. I know Japanese cheesecakes are airier/lighter than American cheesecakes, but I thought they are usually a bit more creamy than this one. This one was more like a regular cake. It was good, though. Overall a good, casual place I'd be glad to return to for Japanese food. Service was good, although there were only two servers while we were there, and so sometimes it could be a bit slow. There were two TV screen showing sports. There is a small parking lot, or you can park on a nearby street.

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    Oh Baby Sushi

    Oh Baby Sushi

    4.0
    (891 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$
    Free parking
    Family-owned & operated

    Oh Baby is right…read more One evening I was staying at my gf's place close by and looked for sushi in the area. Oh Baby was 5 mins away. We tried the Oh Baby roll and the rest was history. We get: oh baby roll, rainbow roll, edamame, and spicy tonkatsu ramen (medium spice). The service is always great. Super nice atmosphere in the restaurant too.

    I heard about Oh Baby Sushi before. It's some kind of pricier - but good quality sushi on the…read morehigher tier of South Bay. My first impression on Redwood City location was that it really lived up to the hype. We ordered deluxe chirashi, oh baby roll and house warm sake, more than enough to feed for 2 (and both stuffed). Deluxe chirasi was just insane. The fish quality definitely top notch, and you can taste that. It had sea urchins, hokkaido scallops, shrimp, salmon roe and 5 types of fish belly (my most favorite part of the fish). Every bite just literally melted in my mouth, and they were incredible fatty and delicious. You get what you pay for. Oh baby roll was also delicious, but luckily we tried it before the chirashi (or else it would turn into a disappointment - since the chirashi was phenomenal). It's just a basic roll, stuffed with ahi tuna and avocado topped with seared salmon, you can skip it if you want. House warm sake was a surprise. I like it more than I thought. It paired so well with the sushi. Service was fast even though they were busy. If you want high quality sushi and dont mind spending a bit more, this is the spot!

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    Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi

    Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi

    3.4
    (627 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    As a Redwood City local, I've always walked past this place but never ventured in until recently…read more My partner and I were curious, especially since he was craving sushi, and it was our first time seeing a hibachi. The ambience was relaxed, so there's no need to dress fancy, especially if you're heading there straight after work. We decided to split a calamari steak hibachi for $32, which included rice and vegetables (you can add chicken for an extra dollar, but we didn't order the chicken). My partner also ordered three sushi rolls for us to share. The service was excellent! Our server was friendly and attentive, and the hibachi chef put on an amazing show, making the meal a truly entertaining experience. It was a first for both of us! However, there was one significant issue. During the hibachi, everyone at our shared table received a bowl of rice except for me. When some leftover rice was offered, a group of teenage boys quickly claimed it, even though they saw I hadn't received any. My boyfriend offered to share his, but it was frustrating to feel like I had to "fight" for food that should have been included. The food was good and the hibachi was enjoyable. The sushi was decent, though I've had better, this incident left a sour taste. Despite the great service and entertainment, the feeling of having to compete for my portion really detracted from the experience. I'm tempted to give a lower rating, but the good aspects balance it out. It was an okay experience, but I don't see myself returning, as I'd prefer not to contend for my meal.

    We brought the kids for a Teppanyaki Lunch, since they both love sushi and steak. It was a really…read morefun lunch, my 4 year old was so excited when the cook started performing tricks with fire. We had an entire table to ourselves and ordered different combos like steak and shrimp or steak and chicken, with sushi rolls for appetizers. Everyone had a great time. Later that night when putting my daughter to bed, she recalled that the place with the fire (Sakura) was the best and she wanted to go again tomorrow.

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    A fried rice heart with our talented Five Star Chef. Love the food, love the chef, love Sakura so much. Julie A
    A fried rice heart with our talented Five Star Chef. Love the food, love the chef, love Sakura so much. Julie A
    Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi
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