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Jin Sho Restaurant

Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$

Palo Alto

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Jin Sho Restaurant

7.4^/10

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Ranked #3 for Japanese restaurants in Palo Alto
"Apparently this was one of Steve Jobs' favorite restaurants."(5 Tips)
"The miso cod is amazing -- but be sure that's what you're ordering."(7 Tips)
"My new favorite sushi place."(2 Tips)
"... spider rolls, jalapeño yellowtail, corn tempura, agedashi tofu, spicy tuna..."(3 Tips)

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Robert BrewerAugust 31, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Arrive right at 11:45 when they open for lunch if you want a table and have no reservation. Bento box (rotates daily) and lunch prix fixe are great deals here!
@flakitavalente™ 👜October 10, 2013
Arrive early if you don't have a reservation, otherwise you might end up waiting LONG time. We didn't and had the most delish and fresh fish and an excellent service from the waitress. Loved it!
Lucille FisherSeptember 12, 2014
Excellent Japanese food. The sushi & sashimi very fresh and everything else good. Though service can be slow and off putting at times.
Shireen KaboliJanuary 21, 2013
Their spider rolls, jalapeño yellowtail, corn tempura, agedashi tofu, spicy tuna rolls, and miso cod are fantastic! I've never been disappointed!
James LandaySeptember 12, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Sushi is excellent. So is the Soba. Great service. We come back regularly.
Jim RJuly 12, 2011
The miso cod is amazing -- but be sure that's what you're ordering. They also have a deep-fried cod dish.
AliciaJuly 23, 2013
Prix fixe lunch is a decent deal... comes with a choice of salad, entree, miso soup, rice and dessert!
Kathryn HJuly 18, 2012
If you don't have a reservation on a weekday, you can usually get at the sushi bar pretty quickly for a small party
David LeedsOctober 12, 2012
Loved this place. If you are going for lunch, make a reservation.
Irene AuJanuary 24, 2010
Been here 100+ times
My new favorite sushi place. Try the fixed price menu--the black cod is fresh and delicious. Everything I've had here has been excellent.
Runqiu CaiAugust 10, 2014
Lunch special ($16 for app, entree, small dessert). Order the yellowtail jalapeño.
Holger LüdorfJune 22, 2012
Very solid quality sushi. The Saba was straight out of Tokyo and the Uni was delicious.
FrederikOctober 29, 2012
Great original japanese sushi plus awesome lunch offer with miso soup and desert.
Andre LeiboviciMay 19, 2013
Good sushi but no one is in charge of the floor. They gave our table away after 10 minutes. Get there on time!!
Ashley SungApril 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
their signature miso cod is delicious. i sometimes ask for the rainbow roll with the inside substituted with spicy tuna
Jonathan BallonJanuary 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Sit at the bar with Neko, Ichiro or Masa. Buy them a glass of sake for special service and good times!
ivy♥August 24, 2014
Besides their sushi/sashimi, everything else is just mediocre and overpriced. I really think their chirashi is the only item worth ordering!
Chris MonteiroFebruary 14, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Ask for yaki udon. It rules!!!!!
Sarah CornwellFebruary 10, 2012
Great outside dining area in back
Björn JefferyMarch 2, 2014
The food is great, but the service is so bad. They are totally confused and things take a long time. It's weird. But it's still worth going.
Samba SowJune 26, 2013
if you are looking for an authentic sushi, go there. I am talking to sushi lovers.
Spencer SchoebenAugust 9, 2014
great sushi place that I need to go to more often
Christina WodtkeDecember 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
This is the best miso cod I've ever had, even better than nobu!
Matthew SMarch 25, 2013
Get there early or experience a fairly rude "last call for food" around 9:30. If they want fewer people eating after 9 I suggest they simply close earlier - not rush patrons. Won't go back.
Chris MagpayoMay 19, 2013
Omakase: amazing!
onurcoJuly 22, 2011
Compared to the place just across the street, this place deserves a michelin star.
Jeff WeinsteinApril 7, 2014
Lunch special: soft shell crab and sushi.
Jessica ChanFebruary 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Place is solid. Make reservations!
Mateusz AmĸðczAugust 18, 2014
Plain sushi was great.
Yee LeeOctober 30, 2009
tasty miso cod, you must try it for yourself, you won't regret it!
Hedan ZengAugust 15, 2014
Solid lunch deal here. Only slightly overpriced :/
James HNovember 18, 2009
Sushi lunch & miso cod are authentic Tokyo fare. May need to go to Subway after. Won't fill you up.
Benni PrinzMay 4, 2015
Specialty rolls
Alexandre FerreiraAugust 17, 2014
Steve Jobs favorite japanese food.
Sven KoerbitzAugust 6, 2014
Yellowtail with Jalapenos
Jorge OrtizOctober 7, 2012
Allegedly, Steve Jobs's favorite sushi restaurant.
harryhOctober 7, 2011
Apparently this was one of Steve Jobs' favorite restaurants.
jacquieOctober 9, 2011
one of steve jobs' favourite restaurants
Joon LeeJune 12, 2010
Best agedashi tofu I ever had
Hiroshi KoizumiOctober 25, 2011
I read an article that Steve Jobs had been a patron.
Mizuho KaroNovember 29, 2011
They "forgot" my rice and sashimi. Not coming back.
Sarah GohJanuary 20, 2012
one of the best jap restaurant ever. black miso cod, sushis, soba.. :9 & the owner is superr nice! he gave me a free sushi haha! #jinshorocks

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