Sushi Shin is an amazing premium sushi experience. The seafood is extremely high quality. Most fish are from Japan but are super fresh. Seasonality of seafood is also emphasized. Highlights of the meal were "fish cheese" and monk fish liver. The space is cozy and elegant. Sake list is quite impressive. Chef was fun, personable, and did a great job on explaining the food. Service is top notch as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Wang
If I could give 10 stars, I would, if I could give 20, I would too.This is a well-deserved, one star, Michelin, restaurant. Jason and Betsy, the host and master chef couple of Sushi Shin run the show with passion and love!Just by watching Jason preparing the food, and listening to his explanation of the origin of the materials of each dish, oh my, the restaurant becomes a sanctuary of Japanese cuisine.Everything is so uniquely and beautifully crafted. The layer, the texture, and the waves of aftertastes of each dish is an adventure of its own.The order of the appetizers, soup, tea dishes are also well-designed.Sharing this exclusive experience with another 11 guests is like attending a masterclass of Japanese Cuisine.Of course, the customer service is so good. Their friendliness and personal care makes you feel like a royalty, yet very homie as well.Oh yeah, remember to check the restroom. A very classic Japanese experience as well.We’ve been there twice. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
H C
Best Omakase in Bay Area!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fatty Tuna Hand Roll, Omakase
Jeremy Z.
Jason is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R.R. Productions
Excellent omakase meal. The Chef's skill was a on great display and a pleasure to take in. Every bite was fresh and different. The staff was very attentive and welcoming. All made for an memorable meal. Will be back! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Moxley
You could walk by this place a dozen times before seeing it. It’s just a small nondescript storefront with seating for 10 around a sushi chef that puts on a show and excellent meal. We had a nice date night here. The sushi is very unique and I had a number of things I’ve never tasted before (eg monkfish liver). The fish were great and they mixed it up with a few hot/cooked dishes as well, wrapping it up with a sesame pudding for dessert. Overall more filling than many omakase but not too much so.Parking: We managed to park right out front on the street.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Omakase
C X
Highlights IMHOPremium ingredientsDiversity of ingredients, cooking methods, presentations and serving waresThe ORCHESTRATIONS of the menu is superb！The balance, continuity and fluctuation across courses shows us the soul of oamakesa
Paul Baldassari
Best sushi I had in years.Chef is amazingDietary restrictions: I asked for a gluten and egg free meal. Tasted great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Kimberly Wiefling
Incredible Japanese counter dining experience, with only capacity for 9 people, and the chance to watch this chef’s creative artistry up close! Fine selection of Japanese rice wine and other treats. It’s expensive, AND worth it if you’re looking for a mini-vacation to Japan without leaving home. Worth the money!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase, Sushi Shin Menu
Stephane PAQUET
We had the pleasure of savoring an exquisite Omakase dining experience at Sushi Shin, and it left us utterly impressed. Chef Jason Zhan demonstrated his exceptional skill in crafting dishes with impeccably fresh and thoughtfully curated ingredients.
Truly exceptional and worthy of the hype. Sushi artistry. You won’t be sorry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lindsey Roden
The sushi chefs are skilled and passionate, and they take pride in sharing their expertise with diners. The intimate setting allows for a personal and interactive dining experience, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal.
Arthur
The food is of high quality and deserves 1 star michelin. It is a bit pricy considering the OK service and somewhat mediocre decor.They are planning on remodeling late this year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lisa K.
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!
S C.
3 stars due to lackluster service. We were 10 min late to our reservations since our babysitter didn't arrive at our house on time and we tried calling to inform the restaurant but to no avail. The good news is my friends arrived on time and told the chef when they arrived. The chef, Jason, just seemed annoyed, despite apologizing, but I mean, we tried to get there on time, but we're reliant on sitters, so try to have some empathy. Jason just came off as unfriendly and arrogant during our dinner. When the server asked if we would like to order any supplements towards the end of the meal, Jason scolded him for asking us since he couldn't give us any supplements because we were a tad late despite catching up with everyone. He wanted to get us out for the next group. Mind you, the group next to us finished their meal at the same time, and they were able to order the extra supplements. Mannerisms were off and you wouldn't experience this from a Japanese sushi chef. The food was solid, but I won't return as a regular after this experience. Maybe it was an off night for him, but for the price, this wasn't the service I would expect from a Michelin-star restaurant.
Sushi Shin is an amazing premium sushi experience. The seafood is extremely high quality. Most fish are from Japan but are super fresh. Seasonality of seafood is also emphasized. Highlights of the meal were "fish cheese" and monk fish liver. The space is cozy and elegant. Sake list is quite impressive. Chef was fun, personable, and did a great job on explaining the food. Service is top notch as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could give 10 stars, I would, if I could give 20, I would too.This is a well-deserved, one star, Michelin, restaurant. Jason and Betsy, the host and master chef couple of Sushi Shin run the show with passion and love!Just by watching Jason preparing the food, and listening to his explanation of the origin of the materials of each dish, oh my, the restaurant becomes a sanctuary of Japanese cuisine.Everything is so uniquely and beautifully crafted. The layer, the texture, and the waves of aftertastes of each dish is an adventure of its own.The order of the appetizers, soup, tea dishes are also well-designed.Sharing this exclusive experience with another 11 guests is like attending a masterclass of Japanese Cuisine.Of course, the customer service is so good. Their friendliness and personal care makes you feel like a royalty, yet very homie as well.Oh yeah, remember to check the restroom. A very classic Japanese experience as well.We’ve been there twice. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Omakase in Bay Area!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fatty Tuna Hand Roll, Omakase
Jason is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent omakase meal. The Chef's skill was a on great display and a pleasure to take in. Every bite was fresh and different. The staff was very attentive and welcoming. All made for an memorable meal. Will be back! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You could walk by this place a dozen times before seeing it. It’s just a small nondescript storefront with seating for 10 around a sushi chef that puts on a show and excellent meal. We had a nice date night here. The sushi is very unique and I had a number of things I’ve never tasted before (eg monkfish liver). The fish were great and they mixed it up with a few hot/cooked dishes as well, wrapping it up with a sesame pudding for dessert. Overall more filling than many omakase but not too much so.Parking: We managed to park right out front on the street.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Highlights IMHOPremium ingredientsDiversity of ingredients, cooking methods, presentations and serving waresThe ORCHESTRATIONS of the menu is superb！The balance, continuity and fluctuation across courses shows us the soul of oamakesa
Best sushi I had in years.Chef is amazingDietary restrictions: I asked for a gluten and egg free meal. Tasted great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Incredible Japanese counter dining experience, with only capacity for 9 people, and the chance to watch this chef’s creative artistry up close! Fine selection of Japanese rice wine and other treats. It’s expensive, AND worth it if you’re looking for a mini-vacation to Japan without leaving home. Worth the money!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase, Sushi Shin Menu
We had the pleasure of savoring an exquisite Omakase dining experience at Sushi Shin, and it left us utterly impressed. Chef Jason Zhan demonstrated his exceptional skill in crafting dishes with impeccably fresh and thoughtfully curated ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Restaurantji Recommends
Truly exceptional and worthy of the hype. Sushi artistry. You won’t be sorry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sushi chefs are skilled and passionate, and they take pride in sharing their expertise with diners. The intimate setting allows for a personal and interactive dining experience, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal.
The food is of high quality and deserves 1 star michelin. It is a bit pricy considering the OK service and somewhat mediocre decor.They are planning on remodeling late this year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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!
3 stars due to lackluster service. We were 10 min late to our reservations since our babysitter didn't arrive at our house on time and we tried calling to inform the restaurant but to no avail. The good news is my friends arrived on time and told the chef when they arrived. The chef, Jason, just seemed annoyed, despite apologizing, but I mean, we tried to get there on time, but we're reliant on sitters, so try to have some empathy. Jason just came off as unfriendly and arrogant during our dinner. When the server asked if we would like to order any supplements towards the end of the meal, Jason scolded him for asking us since he couldn't give us any supplements because we were a tad late despite catching up with everyone. He wanted to get us out for the next group. Mind you, the group next to us finished their meal at the same time, and they were able to order the extra supplements. Mannerisms were off and you wouldn't experience this from a Japanese sushi chef. The food was solid, but I won't return as a regular after this experience. Maybe it was an off night for him, but for the price, this wasn't the service I would expect from a Michelin-star restaurant.