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    JIN Sushi- Downtown

    4.3 (849 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Monster lobster my Fav!!!
    Robyn L.

    Came here for a quick bite to eat and it did not disappoint. The hostess got us seated right away, get us waters and even had a to go cup with a lid for my son. We ordered gyoza, avocado roll, salmon crunch roll, Greenlight roll and creamy salmon roll. Everything was absolutely delicious. We were very happy.

    Asahi
    Poncho H.

    Date night win. My wife and I came in craving sushi, and this spot delivered. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, perfect vibes to unwind and actually enjoy the moment. Our server, Davy, was awesome: super attentive, friendly, and on point the whole time without hovering. The sushi was amazing as always. We ordered a variety of rolls, plus a fresh garden salad, and everything came out looking great and tasting even better. Clean flavors, solid portions, no misses. We topped it off with a couple of cold ones, which just sealed the deal. Overall, great food, great service, and a chill setting. This is definitely one of our go-to spots when the sushi craving hits.

    Roxy V.

    What is not to love about Jin Sushi??? The ambiance is totally date ready! The service is spectacular and the food and drinks are a total Main character energy! Honestly, the entire sushi selection is incredible there is something for everyone, whether it's raw or fried they have what you need! As for the happy hour it's Monday -Friday from 2pm- 5pm so much goodness at such a low price it almost feels illegal!

    Victoria T.

    We headed to Jin to celebrate our anniversary. Arriving on a Wednesday night, there were several other patrons there but we didn't have to wait at all to be seated. The menu has plenty of options for every palate. The portions were good size, flavor was good and everything tasted fresh and we left with full bellies. The staff was very attentive and there was the game on tv but it wasn't so loud that you couldn't have a conversation. It was very enjoyable and we look forward to our next visit.

    Gyoza Dumpling
    Navpreet K.

    This is a go to for sushi whenever I'm downtown! The service was helpful and accommodating. We sat in their outdoor dining and it was quite enjoyable. Something to keep in mind is that it is in the middle of downtown so people will be walking by you. I enjoy their indoor seating as well but the weather was extra nice on this day. We came during their happy hour and got some good deals on our apps and wine! Overall the food was very tasty and fresh! I'll definitely be back!

    Baked Scallop
    Lanze A.

    Jin sushi is a good staple Bakersfield spot. The bentos have large servings and the rolls are dependable. Hard to judge americanized sushi places cause I think they all generally taste the same. Ordered the teriyaki beef bento. Great amount, complete meal indeed. (6) piece California roll is hefty along with everything else. Had a scallop roll too and there's also a great amount of scallops. Did not need to eat dinner after a lunch that big. Solid choice!

    Fatty Tuna (Toro), Blue Fin Tuna, tuna nigiri
    Jen C.

    I came on a Friday evening with my partner for dinner before the Bill Burr comedy show. It was very crowded and the servers were super busy. The inside was very lively and festive with all the decorations. We were seated after 20-30 minutes. We ordered the volcano, blazing dragon, toro tuna, blue fin tuna, and regular tuna nigiri. The blazing dragon was my favorite of the baked rolls. But, the toro was the star of the show. It was super flavorful and melted in my mouth. Overall, we had a great experience and I'll be back for more toro!

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    Bethany R.

    Came with a friend on a Tuesday night at 6pm, we were seated quickly and had waters in hand very fast, we ordered and had our food in under 10 mins. The interior is the same but they've really expanded the exterior seating which was cool! The Mexican roll was the perfect amount of spicy and the rainbow roll was great too with a hint of lemon. Garlic edamame was yummy but definitely a lot, probably more for a group of atleast 4 instead of 2. We enjoyed our dinner!

    Dragon Roll
    John P.

    I came on a Saturday at noon, the place wasn't too busy. It had a nice classic dark ambiance you'd expect from a sushi bar. The service was great, the servers were all attentive and I didn't have to wait too long for anything. The food was also pretty good. The eel on the dragon roll was soft and didn't feel oily at all. The Shumai also came out pretty good, its sweetness stood out well with the sauce it was paired with.

    Rudy N.

    A downtown spot that has all the good rolls and more. It's a new year but some good tasting sushi rolls. The service was great, a lot of servers, and cooks. The place was popping for the downtown vibes. The place has decent seating and food is great. I would recommend this sushi spot.

    Spicy Edamame (Soy Bean), Tempura California Roll, spicy shrimp and crab roll, mango sake
    Vanessa H.

    I am a regular here, and happy hour Monday-Friday is definitely the time to try it out. Service is always fast and the girls are all so friendly, I love sitting outside and they have no problem setting it up for me every time. It can get a little busy sometimes but they are so fast that you are seated and food comes out quick. I haven't had anything I don't like here honestly. I definitely have to come for dinner and try out a boujier roll lol! But for now catch me here at happy hour enjoying some yummy rolls and great appetizers, I don't have a pic of it but the calamari is so crispy and definitely worth ordering.

    Beef Teriyaki Bento Box
    Ian S.

    I got this on Uber Eats so I won't be able to speak on the service or ambiance, but man, this was the best bento box I've ever gotten. The meat is so juicy and tasty, the rice was warm and soft, the rolls were tasty, and the salad was nice and refreshing. I'm definitely going to be eating here again!

    David I.

    OMG absolutely delicious. We ordered for lunch at the hospital instead of eating the hospital food. We do this at least once a month. Jin did jot disappoint. The rolls were a decent size and super fresh. The great this when we order we get several different type of rolls. We will order again this month!!!!

    Cucumber roll, avocado roll and Edamame (Soy Bean)

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    Excellent Tempura vegetables with pretty presentation, a very friendly waitress, and a more subdued music atmosphere.

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    Sushi is soooo fresh! Very quiet and reasonable. Love the service! The staff is super friendly and want to be sure ur happy!

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    4 months ago

    Beef Teriyaki is real steak and tastes amazing! Took my girlfriend and had a lovely time.

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    2 months ago

    Jin is our favorite spot for Sushi. Service is always diligent and the roles are insanely good. Downtown has a gem.

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    Food is delicious, I love their service i feel they go above and beyond and the atmosphere is excellent!!! Super cute place.

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    Ask the Community - JIN Sushi- Downtown

    I see a lot of crab, is it real or is it surimi? Thank you

    They have both but you have to ask for the real stuff.

    What precautions is this business taking for coronavirus?

    I believe right now they are closed dine in but are still doing take out! Take out is just as good I've had it plenty of times since this whole pandemic!

    Do you take reservation on Valentines day?

    Hello. Unfortunately it will be first come first serve.

    Are there lunch specials?

    Yes! From 11am to 230pm

    Is your restaurant accessible for someone in a wheelchair?

    Yes sir we are indeed.

    Do they have a happy hour menu? If so, what day of the week and what time?

    Hello Sandra but we do not have a happy hour.

    Is it all you can eat?

    No. JIN Sushi is not all you can eat.

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    Maui Pho  - Kid's Chow Mein with Teriyaki Chicken, huge portion!

    Maui Pho

    4.4(268 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Outstanding Service & Delicious Food!…read more I had such a great experience at Maui Pho, and I have to give a special shoutout to Amy for her amazing customer service! From the moment we walked in, Amy was warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. She made us feel comfortable right away and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. She checked in at just the right times, gave great menu recommendations, and had such a positive attitude the entire time. On top of that, the food was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. You can really tell they care about both the quality of their food and the experience they give their customers. Amy truly made our visit memorable. If you're coming here, definitely ask for her--you won't be disappointed! Can't wait to come back!

    Interesting restaurant in Bakersfield. The inside is actually much larger and nicer than you might…read moreexpect from the outside. The menu is an interesting mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, and local Hawaiian dishes. The service was really friendly and the food was delicious. We were a little concerned as we've found in the past when restaurants mix different cuisines they tend to do each poorly or not as good as places that focus on the individual types. While we only had a couple of dishes, we really enjoyed what we got. We will definitely be back again! Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 3.5/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.

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    Maui Pho  - Dining room

    Dining room

    Maui Pho  - M2 Hawaiian Ribs, Chicken skewers and Shrimp

    M2 Hawaiian Ribs, Chicken skewers and Shrimp

    Maui Pho  - Bun bowl lunch special!

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    Bun bowl lunch special!

    Chef's Choice Noodle Bar - Fried Calamari

    Chef's Choice Noodle Bar

    3.8(856 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    We haven't eaten at this restaurant in a while. It's set in the Marketplace, which is on the…read moreopposite of town. It is a really nice atmosphere with outside dining. The menu is a little confusing and our server was very happy to help us out. We had the cashew stir fry with shrimp, fried rice, and chow mein. Our food came out quickly. It was a good stir fry. The vegetables had just the right amount of crunch. We both enjoyed the fried rice and we really liked the way the cashew nut was seasoned. We sat on the patio and enjoyed watching the world go by.

    Had dinner this evening with Friends. Personally, I am offended because I suggested this as our…read more"Dinner of the Week". Ugh.... Our service was slow. Our server only remembered she had us in her area as we waved our two fingers to get her attention. It was a quiet night. I could see 4 other patrons in the general seating area. (Regardless- she received a Fab tip) Our food order was disappointing. Our appetizer, Crab Cakes, was greasy. TWO cakes. ?!? Our Entrees comprised of small, decimated over cooked and over sauced small servings in square bowls... ?!? 4 shrimps in our "Stir Fry". Seriously?! When a customer has multiple orders, and everyone wants to sample a little bit of this and a little bit of that... Do not expect this experience from this restaurant. Not gonna happen. I went to this restaurant when they were downtown. Good experience. I have no idea what's going on now once they've relocated to the Marketplace. Money best spent if you were to just go to the nearby Vons and pick up your own Thai or Chinese food & cook it at home. I wish we would have gone somewhere else.. 1.5 stars. We will not be a returning customer.

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    Chef's Choice Noodle Bar - VIP area

    VIP area

    Chef's Choice Noodle Bar - Papaya salad with grilled shrimp

    Papaya salad with grilled shrimp

    Chef's Choice Noodle Bar - Cosmo- but not a real one!?!?

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    Cosmo- but not a real one!?!?

    Pho Hut - Pho

    Pho Hut

    3.3(377 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Stopped by for lunch and everything was delicious! The steak pho was especially amazing, super…read moreflavorful, rich broth, and plenty of tender steak. You can tell the broth has been simmered for a long time because the flavor was so deep and comforting. I also tried the chicken bowl, which was really good too. The chicken was nicely grilled and paired perfectly with the noodles and fresh veggies. Everything tasted fresh and well balanced. Great portions, great flavor, and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to when I'm craving pho. Highly recommend! Service was good.

    I had the pork and shrimp spring rolls, as well as the rare steak pho…read more Rolls were good, fairly standard. Dipping sauce was decent, but sweeter than I prefer. Too much hoisin, not enough peanut flavor. Pho was good, broth had a nice flavor. Nothing to really blow me away, but good enough that I would have it again. I was bummed about the toppings plate though because it came with cilantro and lemons instead of basil and limes. Never seen that before. I really enjoy the flavor of the basil, so that was disappointing. People working there today were very nice, but it felt like they were understaffed and it was kind of chaotic trying to get a table for just myself and my young child. We stood among people waiting for pick up orders for a long time without being addressed. There was no clear queue, just several people waiting around the entrance. When I finally got someone's attention she was friendly and quickly got me a table and high chair.

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    Pho Hut
    Pho Hut - Fried rice, with chicken, beer and shrimp

    Fried rice, with chicken, beer and shrimp

    Pho Hut - Lychee green tea

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    Lychee green tea

    Soy & Spice Cafe - Potstickers

    Soy & Spice Cafe

    4.3(462 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    The most amazing and delicious pho I have ever had in Bakersfield!…read more There's plenty of parking, it shares the lot with other stores but there's always parking. The restaurant was so clean and relaxing. Definitely felt comfortable and welcomed. The service was 10/10. We even asked for recommendations and they did not disappoint. If you're in the mood for something cozy then I highly recommend this place. I frequently go whenever it's cold or raining just because it hits the spot! Love it!

    There I was... laying in bed... coughing... hacking. Test myself for COVID... it was negative…read more Anyways longstory short I lived the ordeal but needed soup DURING the ordeal. In comes my relationship with the Wonton soup. Quite frankly the relationship was inappropriate, toxic even. It really wasn't that good but I kept ordering it ???? With a touch of MSG and some probably costco bought wontons, I slowly returned to my original form. Now flip the narrative. One day after work I'm kinda sad... being an LA boy I missed my asian cuisine. Mom was out at MahJong and dad was idk planting flowers or something (he's retired now so I guess he picked up Botany). Out comes the beef chow fun. Quite frankly it itched my chinese tickle. You know its good when it's named "fun." That's "noodles" in Mandarin for my non-Mandarin friends. 5 out of 5. This ain't the country side of BeiJing but it'll do.

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    Soy & Spice Cafe - Interior

    Interior

    Soy & Spice Cafe - Sesame balls - perfect appetizer!

    Sesame balls - perfect appetizer!

    Soy & Spice Cafe - Interior

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    Interior

    China Garden - Duck in brown sauce and Kung pao shrimp

    China Garden

    3.6(246 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    It saddens Me to write this review. I've enjoyed China Garden for years, via delivery, but this…read morelast visit was very disappointing. This time the son and I decided to dine in and the food was borderline spoiled, nothing tasted fresh and it wasn't hot, nor warm. Our food was borderline cold. The interior was dusty and in need of attention, especially the fake plants. Though spacious when we entered there wasn't a soul in the place, which was a red flag, but per usuh we brought people. I'm not sure if our food was so nasty because we ordered a lunch special and they reserve what's going bad for those orders because the other four families dining in didn't seem to be having the same experience. What saved this review from being a 1 star review and the only reason I didn't complain to the waitress about the quality of the food is because the only server was elderly and unable to pick up her feet and my very gracious son said to lig, so I did, but it appears if the couple who runs the restaurant doesn't get some help soon they may need to close their doors.

    I really like this Chinese food. It has an "A" on the door, so I don't know why it isn't more busy…read morethan what it is. I'm not posting pictures because I eat the same thing every time I come here. I always get an egg foo young. Everything is always consistent. The waitress always remembers what your order is. There's never any complaints here so it needs to be more busy!! Please tip the waitress! She works very long hours.

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    China Garden - Inside of restaurant from entranceway.  More tables along left and right wall.

    Inside of restaurant from entranceway. More tables along left and right wall.

    China Garden - Wontons

    Wontons

    China Garden - An old picture, this was taken a while back..

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    An old picture, this was taken a while back..

    JIN Sushi- Downtown - japanese - Updated May 2026

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