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 read more

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Jin sushi.. your food and waited service, has absolutely hit it out of the box. BUT please read the whole review.. We shared the garlic edamame which was my absolute favorite and the best edamame I had ever tasted whatever seasonings with the generous amount of garlic was just heavenly. If you like edamame you should love this one you won't be disappointed. I could literally have a bowl of this and a couple of Stella Artois for dinner and have the best night ever. We also shared the bulgogi bento box as well as two rolls,one being the lobster roll the other one being a spicy flaming roll which of course I forgot the name of but either way the ingredients were very fresh the roles were both full of ingredients and everything in the Bento Box, the fried rice the salad & the Bulgogi was tender, all were all tasty and reminiscent of a another restaurant in Bakersfield that is usually my Bento Box go-to. JIn Sushi could absolutely be my most favorite sushi place in Bakersfield if they fix a couple of little things It's only two problems I had with this place one was the seating issue, that they created when we first walked in I had a reservation and waited 25 minutes to be seated I only knew it was an issue because I talked to the lady behind me who had a appointment 15 minutes after mine with three friends and was seated before me, the whole process seemed unorganized and the young lady running it seem to be stressed trying to get it right. The next issue was me reading the health score violations during my extra 25 minute wait and trying to avoid any of the foods that were listed. Something I probably wouldn't have seen if I didn't have to wait 25 mins. after my reservation well researching any complaints about wait times. If management gets the seating issue corrected,and place up front who will stay up front and take command of the seating, keeping track of who comes in with reservations I think this would have been a overall better experience. However we will definitely try again. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

JIN Sushi- Downtown - Gyoza Dumpling - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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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! read more

JIN Sushi- Downtown - Baked Scallop - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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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! read more

JIN Sushi- Downtown - Fatty Tuna (Toro), Blue Fin Tuna, tuna nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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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! read more

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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. read more

JIN Sushi- Downtown - Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

JIN Sushi- Downtown - Spicy Edamame (Soy Bean), Tempura California Roll, spicy shrimp and crab roll, mango sake - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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

It can get pretty busy sometimes, and inevitably that means service isn't always at its highest, but everything else is great. Good rolls, appetizers, and a killer happy hour. read more

Food is good. Service is lacking/odd. It's the only sushi place I've ever been to where you have to ask for wasabi and ginger. And of you want a little bowl to mix wasabi and soy sauce, you often have to ask for that too. I'm not sure if this is because the servers don't know how to eat sushi or if they are too busy hanging out with each other. It's frustrating, since the kitchen knows what they are doing. read more

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! read more

JIN Sushi- Downtown - Beef Teriyaki Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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!!!! read more

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Food was really good even the next day. The sushi was so good. We got the lobster Crunchyroll in the box with chicken the server who had excellent customer service!! Niki suggested the chicken and it was amazing.!! The host I didn't catch his name. He did not have a name tag, but he was a younger guy. He was rude asfk !!!! Yall need to get rid of him read more

Stopped in around midday, and the place had a relaxed, low-key atmosphere with that classic, slightly dim vibe you'd expect from a sushi spot. It felt comfortable right away. Service was consistently attentive without being overbearing. I never had to wait long for anything, and everything moved at a good pace. The food overall was solid. The dragon roll had a nice balance to it, and the eel was soft without feeling heavy. The shumai had a pleasant sweetness that worked well with the sauce it came with. While it wasn't an experience that completely blew me away, it definitely delivered on what I was hoping for. Good food, smooth service, and an easygoing setting. I wouldn't mind coming back again when I'm in the area. read more

Had Jin Sushi-Downtown delivered for lunch today. The Bento boxes on the lunch special are so filling. They always have our food ready timely for pickup and it's well packaged. Prices are reasonable too. read more

My husband and I joined some friends to eat dinner at Jin prior to a comedy show at the Fox. We had reservations and were seated promptly upon our arrival. We were seated near the entrance but none of us felt disrupted by customers coming and going. The server was courteous and friendly and asked to take our drink order right away. The server returned a short time later and we all ordered our dinner items. For appetizers we ordered the spicy garlic edamame and regular edamame. Both tasted like you would expect, but I was slightly disappointed my spicy garlic edamame came out cold. As for our main course, I ordered a spicy rainbow roll and yellowtail roll (add jalapenos). Both tasted fresh but I think I enjoyed the simplicity of the yellowtail with a slice of jalapeno on each piece. Such a great bite. My husband ordered a cucumber roll and avocado roll. He was quite pleased with the amount of avocado they put into his roll. Our group appeared to enjoy their food as well. Overall we had a nice, albeit, quick dinner before a show. We would definitely return. read more

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Stopped here by recommendation from a friend. We were on our way to a show and decided we would stop in for a quick snack lunch and discovered it was happy hour. We were greeted warmly. Super cute, trendy vibe and clean. We ordered a salad and a few rolls, saki and edamame from a very nice and attentive server. *Edamame was excellent... *Salad was huge and the pieces of mixed lettuce were large, not easy to eat, we should have asked for a knife. The dressing we had was the ginger dressing and it had an "off" taste... none of us finished our salads. * Sushi rolls - Yellow Tail, Ahi and Salmon - small portions and the rice was hard. One of our guests said it tasted to fishy and not fresh. *Mango Saki - served cold and was delicious! First time trying that. We "might" try this place again, and order something different but would first look up another option to try locally. read more

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

This is a downtown Japanese restaurant. within walking distance of many other restaurants and bars. The decor is appealing with many windows bringing light into the dining room. Natalie our server was fabulous. She was friendly & prompt. She anticipated without anyone asking and gave us all separate checks! That's a lot of extra work and was very thoughtful of her. It was a busy Friday night but Natalie was pleasant and attentive. Our food came out quickly. Everything thing was fresh, delicious and beautiful to look at. I will most certainly be back! read more

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

So far, one of the best sushi places I've been to in town. Haven't been to a ton, but every bite of sushi was amazing! Service was super quick, the fried rice was amazing, the dessert was out of this world, and it seemed pretty affordable. Nice little seating area inside and wasn't too crowded around dinner time. Highly recommend this spot in town! read more

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This place really let me down after having higher expectations. Service was ok. Our waitress looked tired and didn't really come check on us. Food was awful. We ordered 3 rolls and steak fried rice. Fried rice had NO streak. Pieces were so small it looked like tiny pieces of rice. Rice was 1/10. Next my roll.... I ordered under the baked section a volcano roll. My roll was disgusting and completely raw !! The other rolls tasted ok but can tell ingredients were not fresh. I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone or go back myself. Ambiance was calm and relaxing . Never again. Paid 85 dollars for awful food. read more

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ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS OMG every roll was so good and when they mention that it's "spicy" THEYRE NOT KIDDING!!! Everything was absolutely scrumptious, the spicy tuna was my favorite I love spicy tuna. The blazing dragon roll was really yummy, the only bad thing is that it fell apart really easily :( The service was great :3 I didn't catch her name but she had the prettiest sparkliest best makeup ever, she was so great and friendly someone give her a raise rn read more

First of all, I love sushi toro was my place to go but it all changed and now I decided to try jin sushi my sister went to get us some food and they forgot to put the jalapeño bomb I guess it happens after I tal to the manager she told her to go any day and get for free (which she already pay for it full price) so she went today and for our surprise when she got home ready to eat notice that they were only 3 jalapeño bomb when it should be 6 anyway and she call the girl told her that was the hh size so very dissatisfied... read more

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

Great food flavors, awesome staff they were very helpful and very knowledgeable about the menu. Totally recommend the place is very chill and friendly. read more

JIN Sushi- Downtown - Edemame in the back and yellowtail and salmon roll is what I had. - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I LOVE Jin Sushi. I come often to both locations. I'm talking like a few times a month. The reason why I am giving them a one star is for the reason my fiancé and I were treated this past Friday. We got there at 9:15 and they close at 10 and were refusing to let us dine in and only do take out. I had to ask nicely if they could please let us sit and finally they let us sit. Our waitress, I didn't get her name but has black hair was very rude to us. She would set the food down and was not friendly. Although the food was good I was very disappointed with the service this day. read more

JIN Sushi- Downtown - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The lunch special was truly a great value. We got the two rolls and a salad. We did add an extra miso but the price was perfect. This was hands down the best sushi I ever had. It was super fresh and did not leave a filmy taste in my mouth. The server was wonderful and actually recommended the lunch special. Noami was such a wonderful server she was super delightful. This is definitely going to be my sushi spot from now on. read more

I was a little hesitant to try Bakersfield sushi but I was pleasantly surprised. The spicy tuna was one of the spiciest I have ever had. You should try it. read more

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

I'm not sure what has happened but the quality of the sushi here isn't what it used to be. It's being removed from my list of go-to sushi places. We got three rolls: Dragon, Las Vegas and shrimp crunch. They looked good but tasted really fishy and didn't seem to be made properly. I even had to discreetly spit out a bite of one and I never do that. They kept falling apart. Also my husband got the seafood soup and he said it was just okay. I'm wondering if the cost of seafood has gone up and they have lowered their quality to compensate. The place is still pretty and the staff was friendly enough. Just not happy with the rolls or the cost of nearly 15-18 a roll. read more

Staff were very helpful when I arrived with a large party. Food was perfectly served and prepared. It was nice and cool on an overwhelmingly hot day. Even nice enough for a hot sake. read more

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Came for lunch, it was packed! I have to seat in the bar as I was alone. When I saw the menu, they have "happy hour" of $5, $6, & $7 @ for an appetizer, main coarse, and a drink. I choose & wanna try the $7. $7- appetizers,$7-main coarse,$7- for an Asahi beer large one that I was not able to finished. I had calamari for an appetizer, California rolls and a beer. To my surprised, it feels me up, satisfied my hunger and I am delighted with the price for the kind of food I ordered. It's nothing "Fancy" but it fills me up for the right price. Their portions are good enough for 2 people. It was a busy ambiance, coz, it's downtown, and it's "happy hour" but I will not hesitate to come again and eat here at this restaurant again, if Iam in the downtown area,(Jin has other branch as well) I will also recommend this restaurant to all. read more