San Shi Go Newport Beach
$$$$ • Sushi Bars, Japanese
Hours:
205 Main St, Newport Beach
(949) 673-3724
About San Shi Go Newport Beach
Customers' Favorites
Homemade Tofu
Crunchy Roll
Wagyu Beef
Miso Soup
Mackerel
Omakase
San Shi Go Newport Beach Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Based on the reviews, San Shi Go is a 5-star dining experience known for its freshness, craftsmanship, and intimate sushi setting. The quality of the fish is exceptional, with everything tasting incredibly fresh, clean, and carefully selected. The omakase-style experience lets the chef guide the meal, featuring a thoughtful progression of flavors from delicate sashimi to perfectly seasoned nigiri. The smaller, personal sushi bar creates a focused and calm atmosphere where guests can watch the chefs work. Service is attentive without being overwhelming, and the pacing of the meal is well handled. Specific meals mentioned include wagyu, live spot prawn, shirako, tempura crab, soft shell crab roll, blue crab California roll, yellowtail avocado, jumbo shrimp & vegetable tempura, salmon skin salad, special agedashi tofu, and beautiful cut nigiri. The tempura is light and crispy, and the rice is nicely seasoned and served at the proper temperature. The only downsides are the higher pricing and limited seating, with reservations being important. Parking can be a pain on weekends, and the environment is not high end compared to its price. Overall, San Shi Go offers fresh, precise, and beautifully executed sushi with a refined omakase experience.