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JIN Sushi- Downtown

4.3 (881 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Caterpillar Roll
Christina C.

The hwe-dup-bap alone is worth the drive from LA. It could feed 2-3 people and has quality cuts of sashimi in it, which is usually not the case. The caterpillar roll, salmon belly, and the toro sashimi are also excellent. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere is casual, but nice enough for a birthday or date!

Spicy rainbow roll and spicy poki roll
Destiny T.

Me and my husband come here every week! There's some good sushi places here in Bakersfield but Jin sushi downtown is hands down the best, the service is usually on point, the fresh rolls are my favorite! My husband loves the baked and tempura rolls. The sushi always taste fresh and the sauces are amazingly delicious. We usually order to go and the food comes out within 10 to 15 minutes of ordering. They always provide list of condiments and chop sticks which is a huge plus because most places won't give them unless you ask. Jin will forever be our go to sushi spot.

Bethany R.

Came for lunch with a friend and enjoyed their lunch specials! $25 for a specialty roll and regular roll Both were delicious the salmon roll and Mexican roll! Service was fast and friendly and was ready to meet the lunch time rush which I appreciated

One of my favorite sushi places in town. The food and service is 10/10. Love the vibe there too!

Albert M.

I have been a regular customer to Jin's Southwest location. I decided to check out their downtown location for lunch. This place is much bigger, dark tone, black wall, black table, black chairs, with nice accents. I was greeted right away, and the lunch was on the table before I could blink. I ordered the mango roll and volcano roll. The mango roll with sweet with sweet sauce, a very nice clean and fruity surprise. The volcano roll turn out to be a show stopper. They set the whole thing on fire, and you eat when the fire die out. When I opened the foil, a delicious and slightly spicy aroma hit me in the face. The roll was warm and delicious from the fire. I am very impressed with both rolls. I need to go back and try the dinner menu soon.

Deep fried ice cream
Ton H.

Shocking statement alert!!!! Jin has the best sushi in Bakersfield. Had the calamari, spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, scallop nigiri. The fish was so fresh and high quality. Bonus was the deep fried ice cream. The batter had a good flavor and texture. You would be pleasantly surprised. Also have a good happy hour although it ends early

Salmon Crunch Roll
Suzanne M.

Absolutely love Jin! Whether I'm Downtown or at the Allen location, food is always delicious. Customer service is always great, always my go-to for sushi!

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!

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.

Amy H.

We were so happy we got to try Jin Sushi! We went in on a Friday night and only waited like 20 minutes for a table - which was not that bad for as busy as this place was! We were sat and they took our drink order and brought out the drinks (hot tea was yummy). The server was awesome with helping us with our questions and balancing all their other tables. We put in the order and the food was delivered so fast! It was all so so good and you could tell it was so so fresh. I was very happy to be able to try this place and we've even ordered in from them too, my husband likes them so much. Can't wait to be back to try some more!

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.

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.

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

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Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the fresh, flavorful sushi, friendly and attentive service, and a relaxed, stylish atmosphere.

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23 days ago

Best happy hour in town! Spicy tuna roll and a cold sake with a beer all for about $20.

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18 days ago

This is the go to spot for fresh sushi on Bakersfield. Their happy hour menu is a great deal.

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24 days ago

Overpriced and the food was so so. The wait was long for a table and the food. I guess for sushi in bakersfield you can't expect much.

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Food is great service is great price is great!!! And it's clean inside definitely recommend

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Sushi seemed old and like it was left out the server was actually super rude I didn't get her name but it was just terrible

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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(300 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Maui Pho is STILL one of my favorite restaurants in town! I remember when they first made their way…read moreto Bakersfield, I was excited because when we moved out of Delano we would still drive back to visit their old family owned restaurant. Mama Lynn makes the best food ever! I think her cooking definitely plays a big part of my childhood and the reason why I love Chinese food, I always compare any other Chinese food to hers and hers always wins. I'm not gonna lie, I do miss the Ming location and the drive thru, but I get it... this new location looks a lot nicer and Maui Pho was not meant to be a drive thru restaurant since their restaurant isn't a fast food restaurant. I recently celebrated my birthday here and there was 9 of us and Maui Pho was able to take care of a big party. The restaurant inside is really nice, super clean and I absolutely love everything on the menu. I don't think I have eaten anything here that I did not like. They have combos if you're dining by yourself or if you're with friends/family and eating separately or they have family style items also. If you haven't come to visit their new location yet then you need to check it out. There's no issues with parking like when they were on Ming. If you're in a rush I wouldn't recommend this place because this is not a fast food restaurant, but if you do have time then please come because it's super delicious and worth the dine in experience.

Maui Pho is always bustling with people! Most times I've come, there's always a wait to be seated,…read morebut you add your name to the list and they usually will give you an estimate on how long the wait time will be. When you first enter, you're immediately greeted at the host stand. To the left is some cushioned seating and they have a punny neon sign that reads "I'll Love You Pho Ever." I enjoy this Asian fusion restaurant because it has so many different options! When you look at the menu, you'll notice it has quite a variety to choose from. I really enjoyed their coconut shrimp that came with a side of macaroni salad and white rice. Make sure you're dunking your coconut shrimp in that sauce! It was tangy and delicious. Really enjoy the whole vibe & had a great experience dining here.

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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!

Kuma Sushi

Kuma Sushi

4.7(305 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Takes reservations
Happy hour specials

We are really starting to love this place. We had a date…read morenight last night and a concert to follow. We walked about 2 blocks from Dignity Theater. The place only had a few people there, it was around 5:45. We were promptly seated at a stable for 2. The sever was absolutely awesome young man. Asked for our drinks and gave us time to review all of the sushi choices. After finally remembering the roll thanks to a phone a friend we placed our order. One of my now favorites is a Green Pinky. It is a Salmon sushi roll with a temper salmon in the center. It comes with a lightly spice sauce on the plate. We also ordered a sweet and sour roll which was a first for us. It was really good. Lastly we got the ex-girlfriend. This has been one of regular go ordered roll. The sushi only too a few minutes to arrive and was super fresh, the server checked on us several times to make sure everything was ok and we wanted another roll. We were in and out with ease to make our concert. Highly recommend the Green Pinky!!! It is outstanding. Also add a little of fresh wasabi to the top. Not need for soy. The fresh wasabi adds a little nose clearing kick with a great combined flavor. We have door dash at home and me at work and have never been disappointed. See you next time!!!!

Had ordered from the restaurant before on DoorDash and this time I decided to pop in. I was…read morepleasantly surprised at how cute the space is. The parking is a bit of a challenge right now due to the construction in downtown. However, there is a lot right next to them that you can park in and there is also parking on the street directly in front of their door. The restaurant is modern and decorated in Asian theme. The bathroom and the restaurant is very clean. And the staff was very attentive, professional, and very pleasant. I enjoyed the food I ordered via DoorDash, but this time I got it fresh right out of the kitchen and the counter, and it was amazing. We started with the jalapeño bomb, and mixed tempura in a size small. Both those appetizers were delicious and perfect for sharing. Then we ordered a California roll on soy paper, the Kuma special sushi roll, and the creamy salmon roll. Everything was fresh and very shareable. We could've easily shared our meal with two other people needless to say we had leftovers to take home. I definitely recommend this place and I look forward to going back. There are other things on the menu such as fried rice, udon, and teriyaki plates. They also had a couple of desserts, so I am definitely planning on trying one of those. Enjoy!

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Kuma Sushi
Kuma Sushi
Kuma Sushi

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Saigon Bento

Saigon Bento

4.4(328 reviews)
4.6 mi
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It's somehow every time I come to Bakersfield that I start craving Asian food. Thankfully, there…read moreare some decent options and new ones that continue to pop up throughout the city. I was craving pho and decided to give Saigon Bento a try. It's a little confusing because there's a Saigon restaurant and then there's this place, Saigon Bento. There's also a Saigon Bento #2. Apparently Saigon restaurant has been around for forever and is highly recommended, but was much farther, so I decided to come here instead. I honestly just like the meatballs in my pho and they were able to accommodate just this instead of their other preset dishes. It was good and packaged well for takeout! It was ready super quickly!

Let's start with the pho, since that's technically what's advertised: the noodles here have given…read moreup on life before they even reach your bowl. Somewhere between the kitchen and the table they experience a full existential crisis and dissolve into a noodle-flavored fog. You don't eat this pho so much as you drink it with regret. Then there's the robot. I want to be clear: the robot is trying its best. But a robot is not a coworker, it's a Roomba with delusions of grandeur, and pairing it with exactly one (1) visibly overwhelmed human does not equal "efficient staffing," it equals "understaffed with extra steps." I've seen this establishment's entire org chart and it's one guy and a trash can with wheels. The Vietnamese coffee and salted cold foam, though? Genuinely incredible. Immaculate. The only reason my card has ever been charged here more than once. I racked up a small fortune in reward points on the strength of that coffee alone -- and then went to redeem them, only to discover the website has apparently also fallen into a noodle-textured crisis and is completely down. So now I have points sitting there like Monopoly money for a bank that closed. Great coffee. Great foam. Genuinely inspired idea for a business. Just... catastrophically executed, like someone had a beautiful vision of a pho franchise and then handed the keys to a single tired employee and his robot intern. America needs a real pho franchise. This is not it.

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Saigon Bento - Saigon Bento Logo

Saigon Bento Logo

Saigon Bento - Salad, Torpedo Shrimp, Spicy Wontons, Garlic Noodles and Grilled Chicken

Salad, Torpedo Shrimp, Spicy Wontons, Garlic Noodles and Grilled Chicken

Saigon Bento - Amazing drinks and food! Very authentic, and flavorful.

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Amazing drinks and food! Very authentic, and flavorful.

China Garden - Duck in brown sauce and Kung pao shrimp

China Garden

3.6(251 reviews)
4.1 mi
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China Garden's food is prepared to order and the food is delicious. My favorites are the Shredded…read morePork With Garlic Sauce, the Hot Spicy Braised Beef, the Sautéed Three Delights and I could go on and on about the potstickers! One of my favorite restaurants in Bakersfield is China Garden.

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.

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China Garden - Interior decor

Interior decor

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..

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