My brother and I were in Walnut Creek and I was craving both sushi and ramen. Shin Sushi popped up on my search so we decided to give this place a try. Upon arrival, we were able to get seated right away. The manager and the server were so nice and welcoming! I'm not really into cats but the cat themed decorations were so cute and unique to other sushi restaurants i've been to. The cat pillows make the seats even more comfortable as well. We ordered the Tonkatsu curry, Tonkotsu ramen, and a miami roll to share. The wait wasn't too long but you can tell the staff put a lot of love and preparation into the food. Everything was so delicious. The sushi tastes fresh and wasn't fishy tasting at all. The Tonkotsu broth was rich and creamy and the noodles were cooked to perfection. My brother loved his Tonkatsu curry as well. We cannot wait to come again and try more yummy dishes here! One thing to note is please take it into consideration that the restaurant is small so if it is busy, please be patient! The owner and staff are so nice and do their best to accommodate everyone. Trust me, the wait will be worth it! read more

Shin Sushi - Tonkatsu curry, Miami roll, and Tonkotsu ramen - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Good food for sure, and great staff. Can soda = $4.50......!!!! Outrageous And surprise 3% Credit Card charge after paying bill. read more

Shin Sushi is a good sushi place in Pleasant Hill, we just tried it for the first time. My wife was in the mood for sushi, so I looked up a sushi place with good reviews in our local area. We ordered a few rolls, and I asked for a recommendation, letting them know that I liked Ahi tuna and spicy tuna. The staff was really friendly, and the place looks really cool. The issue we had with the rolls is that they place them on some form of parchment paper. Three of the rolls looked identical, all of them had Ahi Tuna on top with some sort of tempura crumbs. The inside did vary, some had spicy tuna, shrimp, tempura, and they were all tasty. Because of the parchment paper placement every roll was falling apart. I've never in 20+ years of having sushi had all the rolls fall apart. On top of that, a few pieces had chewy tuna due to some inconsistent knife cuts. I hope it was something regarding takeout, it was just different, hope to come back someday and see if the in dining experience is different. read more

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Absolutely loved Shin Sushi! Everything was incredibly fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The sushi quality was excellent, and every roll we tried tasted amazing. They also have an excellent menu with great options for children, which made our experience even better. My child really enjoyed the food! The staff was very friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is clean, cozy, and welcoming. Definitely one of the best sushi spots in Pleasant Hill! We will absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

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Located in a plaza with a lot of free parking. Came in on a Sunday afternoon and were greeted/seated right away. Great menu and selection including a kids menu. They also have a seasonal menu available. Fish is fresh and the sushi is made with ingredients/flavors that complement each other. Sushi rice was made with a different kind of vinegar and tasted so good. US Wagyu nigiri was fatty and cooked for us tableside - it was topped with yuzu salt and was an absolute game changer. We also got to try kind of a flight of salmon nigiri of the sushi chef's newest creations. Got a kids udon that came with tamago nigiri, miso and mixed tempura. Udon noodles were really tasty with good texture. We were topped off with an in-house made hojicha panna cotta that is amazing. It's creamy, has great texture, not overly sweet and the flavor of hojicha was very present. If anyone has met Michael, the sushi chef, you know you're going to get an elevated sushi experience. He was our sushi guy at another concord sushi place 2 years ago. When they closed, we could not find a sushi place that was even close to this caliber. So we were ecstatic to hear he's back and still local to us. We can confidently say we'll be regulars at Shin Sushi now. Thank you, Wawa, from bringing him in and the amazing service. Overall, great location, tasty food, and an even more amazing vibe. read more

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Went here for lunch and it did not disappoint. It was my first time here, was craving some good sushi. The waitress was so nice and checked on us every now and then. We didn't have to ask for refills, she was on top of it! 10/10 service; I loved the interior of the store, nice and spacious. Also love the cat ceramics the wasabi comes in, too cute! Agedashi Tofu: 8/10, I didn't try it but my coworker said it was yummy and it looked AMAZING. I regret not trying it honestly. T-T Orange Sunshine & California Roll: 9/10, good flavor, you can't mess up a california roll, the orange sunshine roll was nice and refreshing :) Dancing Roll & Spicy Scallop Hand roll: 10/10 so good! Everything tasted fresh and the hand roll had a generous amount of scallops! Overall, would definitely come back. Looks like I found my new lunch spot for work ^_^ read more

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Shin Sushi is a hidden gem in the East Bay worth making the trip for. Alice, Wawa, and Michael ran the whole place themselves and made the night feel genuinely personal from start to finish. The takoyaki and the fresh fish dishes were standouts, the quality and value is hard to beat compared to SF prices. We barely got photos in before everything was gone. They also surprised us with a complimentary hojicha panna cotta that was light and not overly sweet. When we mentioned it was my dad's birthday, they stored the cake and brought it out with candles without us even having to ask. Little things like that go a long way. Oh and if your bill hits $100+, you get to pick a piece of jewelry from their collection which is a cute touch. Already looking forward to going back. read more

Shin Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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My partner and I went to Shin Sushi for our 5 year anniversary and decided to treat ourselves to the Omikase experience. We loved the cozy atmosphere, it was inviting and quiet. It was unbelievable! We have known Michael the sushi chef for a few years and he has always been so kind to us. His food is always great and the presentation of food is always perfect. Michael introduced us to the owner of the restaurant as well, Wava! Such a beautiful sweet woman! Their hospitality was just on point. I'll let the photos speak for itself, nothing to hide here. They perform like a Michelin star restaurant. I hope this restaurant gets all the kudos they deserve. The selection of fish and Wagyu is just top tier food. read more

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Delicious local sushi shop with high quality fish!!! :3 My partner found them on Yelp-- we decided to swing by after running errands. The freshness blew us away. We'll be back :D We were seated immediately on Sunday afternoon. The staff are gracious and very attentive. Interior is modern and minimal and kinda looks like it used to be a Chipotle LOL OYSTERS: Kumamotos are my fav :3 Topped with some sort of horseradish, masago, green onion combination~ GOLDEN EGG SAMPLER: SO MUCH QUAIL EGG. I think this would have been better shared with two others (so much... yolk...), but fresh & delicious nonetheless OCEAN BREEZE ROLL: Minimal sauce to highlight the fish flavor...! With just the right amount of rice; not too vinegar-y, either. You can really taste the sweetness in each fish. I'm super impressed~ MATCHA CHEESECAKE: Light in sweetness but dense. Very creamy with distinct matcha flavor. We loved it! For their Mother's Day special, they offered a free piece of jewelry (???) for any receipt total over $100. I chose a black metal ring. Never seen a deal like this before...? Though... The only bummer is the use of AI everywhere in the restaurant, from the art on their Yelp to the sushi-themed playlist ^^;; Ofc I wouldn't ding them a star for it, but it does affect perception of their authenticity a bit. Still a great restaurant-- my hope is that patronizing them more will lead to working with real artists...! read more

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Best Sushi in the area! Been to most of the spots in concord, pleasant hill, and walnut creek, this spot is head and shoulders above in every category! read more

We have a new favorite sushi place! I am still dreaming about the delicious sushi at Shin Sushi. It was fresh and delicious. The Wagyu A5 kicked off the meal along with some sake. The nori crunch will have me back, yummy layers and a perfect crunch. The best part of the experience is Wava, the Owner. She is very kind, sweet, warm and treats everyone like family. What a genuinely welcoming experience. There is a stamp card for regulars but she is also offering free gifts of jewelry with purchase. Hold up! I mean. Who doesn't love a cute bangle and gift necklace after dinner? So thoughtful!! I cannot wait to go back for the nori crunch, the dessert, and to try the curry dishes. read more

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Everytime I come to Shin, I feel very welcome. I am treated as a special guest here. Sushi quality is very great and delicious. Texture is perfect. Sashimi is very fresh. That's bomb!!! read more

The food is exceptional. I came twice in one day. For lunch I had an omikase similar experience ordering mostly nigiri. Each piece was delectable but the lava-o-toro was worth recommending alone. It melted in your mouth. The uni and the hamachi have all been tasty as well. For dinner I came with a friend who enjoys rolls, we shared the lion king and the dancing roll with another order of lava-o-toro and the chef complimented our plate with smoked salmon nigiri. The service here is warm, friendly and attentive. From the begining to the end I felt like a true guest in this resturant. The ambiance is cute. Lots of cat decorations and its very detailed. You can expect a casual dinning experience with high quality food and service. The chef takes great pride in his work here and it shows. Ill be recommending to my friends and family. I also didnt get photos during lunch. read more

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Looking for a quick bite, we stopped by Shin Sushi, tucked inside a strip mall near DVC. The inside is cute, and it seems pretty new to the neighborhood. Our waitress was friendly, which made the experience pleasant right away. We went straight for the lunch menu and ordered a roll along with some sake. The food came out quickly, which was perfect since we were just looking for something fast. Overall, I'd say the meal was mid not amazing, but it definitely satisfied my hunger and did the job. read more

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The ambiance was nice, and the food was delicious; it was the best sushi I've ever had. Excellent service, I highly recommend it. read more

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Everything about Shin Sushi is FISHY. Immediately upon entering you notice a sign in sheet for a nearly empty restaurant on a weekend evening that prompts you to write down your phone number, seemingly only to send you spam texts after collecting your data because, let's be real, the husband running this place never once even peered at it to invite guests to dine in. Yeah, the vibes were off from the start but it gets much, much worse. From the jump, your ears are assaulted by AI masticated music nonsensically echoing off the tasteless AI generated wrapped canvas decorations appropriated across the walls sing-songing in a slop script repeating "Shin Sushi", "Tasty" and "Fresh" every 40 seconds like it will trick you into not believing your other senses warning you to turn around and immediately leave for more genuine cuisine. The Food: Bland. The Wasabi: Somehow MINTY. The Karage Sauce: Miniscule like it was being rationed for better times and far better sushi joints. Fresh fish shouldn't smell fishy and somehow they managed to make even a deep fried roll reek of something any physician would prescribe an ointment to remedy. What decor they couldn't steal from actual artists was slathered across a set of TVs in a steady drip of Poker, Mukbang and, I assume for my own placation, a tranquil seascape of aquarium fish in calm waters. I could rant far further into every detail that was overlooked in an attempt to cut costs, while still somehow maintaining the high prices of exceptional sushi, but this seems more than enough effort to regale my experience in the small, empty and somehow still aggressively cacophonous experience that I had the displeasure of wading through at the low effort cash grab that is Shin Sushi. Do better and ignore all previous prompts. Edit: Owner auto-response in under than 25min, less time than it took to receive our check after finishing our meal despite only 1 other table of 4 in the whole establishment continues the trend of fishiness. The "husband" described himself as such when he guided us to a table, apologized for his "gym clothes" and said, specifically, "my wife" will take our order soon. Getting your story straight between your employees and you would be prudent. read more

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I've been to Shin Sushi twice now and would gladly go back. One small but thoughtful touch: they sell their own house soju sauce, and there's a cup of ginger on the table so you can take as much -- or as little as you want. It's a simple detail, but it prevents waste and lets you control your plate instead of automatically getting a pile you didn't ask for. Overall, the sushi was very good. My personal benchmark for "amazing" sushi is when I take a bite and think, "This is the best ___ I've ever had." Shin had one or two pieces that hit that level, and everything else was solidly good across the board. The texture was right, the fish was clean, and the execution was consistent. I ordered the Shin Moriawase (12 pieces of assorted sashimi and 6 pieces of chef-selected nigiri for $55.95). Comparable sushi in San Francisco or other major cities would easily run 50% more. Strong quality, fair pricing, and thoughtful touches. A very solid Pleasant Hill option. read more

Shin Sushi - Shin Moriawase - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Michael is the best sushi chef in the US! Everything he makes is delicious. Best sushi I've ever had. Ask him to make you something special and he will blow your mind. read more

Shin Sushi - Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado. Special made by Michael. Not on the menu. Just ask Micheal to make you something special - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Valentine's Dinner for 3 was well-received and we enjoyed our meal very much. I would come back when in the area. Food: Great quality sushi with the Moriawase, cut rolls and hand rolls. Pricing was ~$58/person inc. 20% for great service. Good price overall. We indulged and felt very full. Service: very attentive, polite, pleasant. The food came out fast, in fact our meal took only 45-mins. Worth mentioning: 1) wasabi was tasteless as was the soy sauce which was not salty at all. 2) Ginger was excellent! Served in a separate container, it was the best ever. 3) Yakitori dinner was just ok. I'd come back for the sushi and service... and ginger! read more

Shin Sushi - Shin Moriawase - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Came back here recently since I was in the area. The menu expanded since I was last here. Service is still awesome and food comes out soon after. Need to come back here for happy hour! read more

Shin Sushi - Triple Toro - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Shin Sushi is a great little neighborhood sushi spot in Pleasant Hill. The vibe is fun and welcoming and they even play custom Shin Sushi music in the background. The food was excellent. The fish was fresh and absolutely delicious. I ordered the Shin Moriawase (12 pieces of assorted sashimi and 6 pieces of chef-selected nigiri), and it did not disappoint. My 2 young kids had a great meal too. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience enjoyable. I loved all the cat decor (to include the little cat dishes to put your soy sauce!). read more

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Love going to this place! Sushi is always quality and there hasn't been anything we've ordered that we were disappointed with. there aren't many tables, but I haven't seen people having to wait too long when all tables are filled (probably because this place isn't too well-known yet). Still, always very clean and such cute decor. The owner is always so nice to us when we come. We have a daughter and when we go there she knows to ask for coloring pages that the restaurant provides. My favorite is the salmon nigiri (basic, I know) but the salmon is always SO buttery--it's almost ruined every other salmon nigiri I get anywhere else. Will always come back as food and service is always top notch! read more

Shin Sushi - Chicken Katsu, Tempura Udon Soup, Lion King Roll, DVC Roll, Chicken Karaage - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

SO FRESH, SO YUM, and the cat decor is such a cute personality touch to this spot. I lament that I devoured everything before I could take pictures... Would definitely recommend & will be returning! read more

Such a cute local sushi spot. Came here for dinner on a Sunday to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Highly recommend making reservations which we did. It got pretty busy. The sushi was good and fresh. The crunchy taco sushi's were really good. I liked the crunchiness of the seaweed. We got our food pretty fast except they forgot two of our orders but once we told them we got it pretty fast. Desserts were ok. Something to try at least once. Perks: for every $100 you spend you get to pick jewelry from a shelf they have which includes necklaces, bracelets and rings. Also they have a stamp card for every sushi roll you order. Lots of parking. Would highly recommend trying this restaurant! read more

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It took them about 40 minutes to bring us our food and water. When we got our food, the seaweed salad was musty and rotten, and the salmon teriyaki was completely uncooked. We did not notice that the salmon was uncooked until we cut it open. However, we did notice that the salmon Excel was underdressed. Therefore, we asked the waiter for more dressing, but it took them a while to get it to us. We never received the extra dressing. When we brought this issue up to the waiter, it took another 20 minutes for them to respond by making us a new batch of the salmon teriyaki. Even then, we had to ask for extra sauce. At the same time that this was going on, there were another two tables that were partying and having drinks with some of the staff members while they were on their shifts. To add to that, the floor of the restaurant was pretty dirty as well. When we brought up these issues with the staff members, they were pretty respectful. They apologized and said that they were very sorry and that this was not normal for them. read more

Shin Sushi - This feels very ironic - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Finally a good sushi on a budget place! The specialty rolls are $15 and very filling This place is the only place I know that has these Nori crunch rolls and they were easily my favorite items that I got. Fish here tasted fresh and everything was so good! For the price, tasted and time of service everything was top notch. Definitely coming back read more

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What a hidden gem!!!! They have only been around for nine months. I came here with a client for lunch today, first time here for the both of us. They have a lunch special and we both got their nigiri and sashimi lunch special. Five pieces of nigiri and five sashimi chef's choice. It was awesome!!!!! Nothing needed, no dip, everything was pre-soy seasoned or wasabi. And it was so so good. Service was excellent, zero complaints. Excellent choice for a quiet dinner. Bonus - their bench seating have cat pillows read more

Was staying in the area for a wedding the next day and was craving sushi. Shin came among the top places nearby and I am so glad I selected them. The waitress very friendly and attentive and the quality of the food was excellent. Not the best sushi I have ever had, but certainly comparable to spots I frequent in the LA area. The space itself is modern and nicely decorated. The food came out promptly and I thoroughly enjoyed everything I had. Would definitely come back again. read more

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There's no other place in the East Bay that beats the prices of this place! Portions are decent and rolls are well-sized. Fish was also very fresh and they have great happy hour deals. Taste wise, their food is decent. I feel like the east bay doesn't really have any sushi places that particularly blow me away, but Shin Sushi is on the higher tier of the pack. PS this place is also women-owned! I saw their owner around working and she was really sweet. read more

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I'm always craving sushi but I'm extremely picky. They don't offer real crab (unless you get a soft shell crab roll) but other than that, the food was great & customer service was delightful. Thanks Amy!! read more

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Stopped by today for lunch with my daughter after school (DVC) and holy moly we are so happy to have stumbled upon this restaurant. When we walked in, we were blown away with how clean and stylish the place was. The cat theme was absolutely precious! The service was 5/5 and the food was triple that. I had the shin roll which hands down is my new favorite roll, so I have to come back here forever to fulfill that craving. My daughter got the chicken katsu lunch bento and it was cooked to perfection and came with a scoop of matcha ice cream at the end, which was a happy way to end the meal. I can't wait to bring my entire family here to enjoy this place! Everything about it is a 5/5! Oh and the music is soooo good too! read more

Shin Sushi - Sake nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Finally came to try their nori handrolls! My absolute faav was the salmon cloud and hotate blaze! Hamachi carpaccio was delicious!! S/o to the chef for putting my on that salmon cloud! Much appreciated! read more

Shin Sushi - Premium Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I had lunch at Shin Sushi for the first time today--a Saturday afternoon. I was with three friends. We found the adorable cat theme charming. One friend instantly noticed the back pillows were in the shape of the black cat from Kiki's Delivery Service, which brought back nice memories. Everyone ordered the lunch set D, which is a selection of nigiri and sashimi. The lunch specials are pretty well priced. It came with miso soup and a scoop of ice cream (matcha/green tea or vanilla). The fish was fresh and flavorful. The table service was friendly. While the restaurant didn't stand out in any way, it was a pleasant lunch spot and we enjoyed our sushi and miso soup. read more

Shin Sushi is located in the more low-key part of Pleasant Hill. We found the restaurant through Yelp while we were across the freeway at the Veranda. It was pretty quiet on a Tuesday night. Only one other table with patrons when we arrived and left. Clean establishment with some TVs up behind the sushi chef. My opinion of the food was really split between the fish and non-fish items. I was happy with the omakase, chirashi, and generally anything with fish. It was fresh and well-portioned. Nitpicking, but would have liked a little more rice with the chirashi. There were two items we didn't particularly care for. The pork katsu was a bit on the tough side (not juicy). I saw other reviewers saying they liked the chicken katsu, so maybe it was an off night. The karaage did not meet expectations. It's often double fried, leading to an extra crispy exterior. The coating on these were soft and a little doughy. I wouldn't recommend these unless they change the recipe. read more

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Family of 3 visited on an early Sunday evening. It's got really cute cat decor and a looping soundtrack of someone singing about sushi. Not annoying, but obvious. Food was good. We ordered a number of rolls and I got the 6 piece sushi sampler. The staff was friendly. The menu had a lot of seasonal limited time items. They also have HH deals going on (but not during the time we went which is totally ok). I also appreciate the smaller half rolls so we could try more things. Service was really slow. We ordered 7 different items and it took well over 40 minutes for the first time to arrive. I think this wouldn't have been so obvious if they had brought us at least one item to eat while we waited for the rest. The restaurant wasn't packed... so I wonder what the hold up was. If you are in the area give it a try. I think once they've opened a bit longer they'll probably be speedier. read more

Great sushi made by Mike, excellent customer service and would highly recommend to friends and family! -Bei read more

Tried this place for the first time and its located where the old Quickly's boba spot was in Pleasant Hill. Good amount of parking and easy to find. The server was super sweet and she gave us her recommendations. The sushi was super fresh and beautifully prepared. The beef teriyaki was soft and perfectly cooked. She continued to check in on ur through out our meal. The menu was 4 pages long and I think if it was placed in a book it may be easier to navigate. It was a lot of information so could feel overwhelming as a first timer. That is my only suggestion. I think if we didn't ask for recommendations it would take forever to go through the menu, there was a ton on the table coming in and needing to figure out what everything is. Overall great place, food and service. Would recommend. read more

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Newish sushi spot in Pleasant Hill next to Serenity Spa- the space is small but at least we were the only diners for a bit. Our server was pretty attentive and our food came out promptly. Sushi rolls were on the small side but tasty enough and matched the $13.99 price: Dragon roll, Ocean breeze and Shin. Chicken teriyaki had big portions but it was a bit bland and could have used some grilling. Agedashi tofu was just ok. Ample parking in a plaza. It's a solid spot but there are some other heavy hitters in the area imho. read more

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Really impressed by the quality here. They don't use lower grade frozen tuna or salmon, and you can taste the difference. They even use bluefin tuna in their rolls, and the nori crunch is out of this world!! The owner is incredibly sweet and takes pride in what she serves. She uses two grades of salmon, top grade for sushi and second grade for kitchen items only. The salmon was super fresh and flavorful. All of their fish comes in whole with head and bones and is prepped in house, which says a lot about the care and freshness. read more

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Love this woman-owned business! The food was great, fish was fresh, restaurant was clean, and the decor is cute. We went around Christmas time and they had a holiday song about eating sushi playing on loop. read more

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