I dined at Sushi Jin for omakase and while the meal itself was decent, the overall experience was disappointing. My initial review would've been great until the events that followed after we left. We left still hungry after a $360 meal, which is unusual for omakase for us. My dashi soup also had a noticeable dish soap taste, and the end of the meal felt rushed. They also left the floor wet after I notified them that their toilet had clogged upon my arrival. The most unacceptable part was receiving a phone call less than an hour after leaving, questioning our 12% tip. It wad completely inappropriate. Tipping is discretionary and optional. Calling guests about it feels presumptuous and unprofessional. They knew we were celebrating a birthday, and left us in a distasteful state for the rest of the night. I reached out afterward to address this and received no response, which only reinforces the lack of professionalism. Insane behavior considering we paid for a "luxury" experience and service. What could have been a nice experience was completely overshadowed by how this was handled. Would not recommend. read more

Came in with a reservation for a party of 4 on a Sunday! We did some omakases around the table, added on an uni sampler, and tried some desserts as well. Overall we had a really good time! Special shout-out to our waitress - I'm so sorry to not have gotten your name but you were wonderful with our table in conversation, answering all of our questions, and accommodating a vegan member of our table! You helped us ask questions to the kitchen making sure the soup dashi and other items were guaranteed to be vegan. Thank you for your help! I thought the omakase courses were well-rounded and interesting. For me the most memorable items were the Hon Maguro (bluefin tuna) and the Negitoro (fatty bluefin tuna tartar). The choice of the egg yolk topping went especially well with the fattiness of the tuna on the Hon Maguro, and the tuna tartar was super fresh and a great way to finish off the sushi course! The soup course Surinagashi was also interesting because I haven't had anything like it. Super good! For the quality of food and service I felt satisfied with the price point. I think omakase/sushi lovers would have a great time! The selection is delicious and thoughtfully put together, and front of house is super nice and will make you feel welcomed. Highly recommend a visit! read more

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Omakase experience was excellent! The chef's were super nice and patience to repeat each piece. Each piece was unique in its own way! Loved the starter appetizer , so refreshing, and loved the fish. My favorite was chu toro so flavorful! Also the amberjack was fresh! The Arctic char was also very nicely char . The ambiance is nice and relaxing. read more

[Disclaimer: I might've been feeling a bit more critical this night due to the longer wait and having to ask the babysitter to wait an extra half an hour as a result ‍] We chose this place for our date night this week. This was our second time at Sushi Jin. I am in between a four and a five for this time... It was a rainy night, and the restaurant was a bit backed up on reservations. Guests were asked to wait outside until they got texts or complained and were seated in that order. We waited out in our car so it was a good 15-20 min before we got seated at the sushi bar. I remember there was still remains of food on the bar and seat. But the host quickly wiped it off for us. Think there was 8 people at the bar (4 couples). The wait staff was very attentive at our drinks - alcohol and my regular hot tea which they continuously poured hot water into. Interaction with sushi chef was a bit flat, but great interaction with the chef is more of the cherry on top to the experience - so on to the food! Looking at the pics, I think the dishes and nigiri were more impressive the first time. Don't get me wrong, they were all good. I especially enjoyed the dashi jelly from the appetizer, goma tofu (which reminded me of the Taiwanese radish cake), and the mackerels from the nigiri options. We added the extra uni plate. Did not enjoy that one too much (and I LOVE uni). I still think this place is pretty solid in the South Bay, especially hats off to them as they have been able to keep prices at a reasonable price for the Bay. read more

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I came here for my birthday dinner and it was so good! The omakase was good value for the money and the fish was so fresh. Highly recommend adding the uni tasting as well since you get to try uni from 3 different areas. Highly recommend for a special occasion! read more

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Overall dishes and sushi were very good for the price. Reason for low stars is because of service. For an omakase restaurant timing is just as important as the food. Omakase took 2.5 hours due to uncomfortably long gaps between dishes. Sat at a table and might have been issue wouldn't come back but if going advise to sit at bar. read more

Second time coming here and wow this menu had pieces in season that blew our mind! It was a great night from the service to unique fishes we haven't tried. We all got the omakase and an order of the uni tasting. You get four types for $55- a great deal with lots of uni! The Hokkaido one was our favorite. The Akabu sake paired perfectly with our meal. Light, fruity, crispy, and refreshing. I also added on a hairy crab nigiri and it was perfection. There wasn't a single piece that was mediocre. Great job chef Jin, we will be back! His team worked well together and service was seamless. The interior is lined with warm wood slats and makes you feel like you're in Japan! read more

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We were very much looking forward the omakase experience here. However, we found that we felt very rushed. I had staff hovering over me to take my plate as soon as I put a bite in my mouth. I understand that it is a tiny place and they need to turn over customers but for the amount they charge, they should allow diners a little more time. One of the wait staff was difficult to understand as he tried to explain the different dishes. The food did not make up for the service and the rest of the experience. There were no truly memorable bites. I wish we decided to go to another restaurant. I don't recommend this place. Use your $ for a better omakase experience. read more

Hidden gem in a strip mall in Mountain View, almost couldn't find the place, but love how its tucked away and somewhat mysterious. Came here to celebrate a very special valentine's day after getting married. Hard to get reservations as they do timed seatings, so reserve early! We were welcomed inside right on time and seated at the bar. The servers were extremely professional and friendly, my water glass was never empty. We opted for the Omakase, which was 14 unique dishes. The interaction with the chefs behind the counter was awesome, was really cool to see the details of every dish put together with the utmost care. Fish was of the highest quality, and each bite told a unique story. Highly recommend making a reservation here for a special night, its definitely worth the splurge. read more

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I'm over a year late with this review, but I had to leave one because this sushi bar is currently #1 on my list in the US. I will forewarn you, though, that the omakase is "pricey," but for the first time in a long time, an establishment delivers on the quality you pay for. If I recall correctly, I had 14 perfectly executed dishes and felt full and in a dream after the experience. Every dish was perfect, the fish was fresh, and you can tell the nigiri portion of the omakase used seafood from regions that exuberate the highest quality. The service was top-notch, and the ambience was perfect. If I'm ever back in Mountain View in the future, you bet I'll make a reservation here. read more

We decided to try the omakase (chef's selection) here hoping to get a sampling of the best of what Sushi Jin had to offer since the selections were in the hands of the chef. The restaurant itself is fairly simply/plainly decorated. Not special from an ambiance standpoint, but the food makes up for it. Service was uniformly excellent, with pleasant servers willing to make recommendations for restaurant and personal favorites, frequent filling of water glasses, and prompt removal of empty dishes. The sushi chefs themselves were very pleasant and personable and willing to share their knowledge of the fish, preparation, etc. Besides the selections in the omakase menu, the 3 of us shared a hotate (scallop) crudo appetizer, which was delicious with multiple small items layered on the scallops, which were laid in a delicious "broth" we should have loved to have the option to eat more of with each bite. Serving this dish with small spoons would have helped that (vs just the chopsticks we had). The non-nigiri dishes in the omakase menu were good to stellar, depending on the course. Across the omakase menu, I would say the flavors were subtle/gentle vs strong/overpowering. So if you're expecting explosions of flavor in your mouth with each bite, this doesn't seem to be the effect they're going for. And I think it works well, though there was some sameness/similarity to a couple of the nigiri. The nigiri were medium to small sized. There are some Japanese restaurants that give you huge hunks of fish that are most easily eaten in a couple of bites. These can easily be put into your mouth in one bite. It's not all about quantity - quality matters more, but if the nigiri pieces were 20-25% larger, I think they would have been perfectly sized. All the fish was fresh and tasted good. The chef applied any wasabi (light/small doses) and brushed on the soy sauce on top of the fish, so while you probably could have asked for a dish to dip into to get more soy sauce, I had the feeing they were meant to be eaten as is. It would have been a nice touch to have the chef asked if we wanted more or less wasabi/soy sauce, but if the intention is the serve it to their chosen level vs the customer's, I can respect that as well. My least favorite item was the last - a crab ball within a vegetable (snow pea?) soup. But I still enjoyed it. When you're paying this amount ($145 per head for the omakase menu), it inevitably raises the question of how high the bar should be, which (to me) any way you look at it, should be pretty high for this price tier. So this is grading on a tougher curve. 4 stars doesn't indicate any degree of disappointment, but more that when you're playing at this price level, 5 stars to me indicates no clear room for improvement. That, and the inability to give a grade between one star intervals. If this were a $70-100 per person meal, all-in, the rating would be unquestionably 5 star. At closer to $200/person, I'd rate this as we experienced it at the 4.25+ level. At this level, it's going to be the smaller things that make a lasting impression on the customer: an interesting amuse bouche, a small complementary dessert, offering a small sample taste of a sake - things of that nature. Including those type of customer-centric touches and slightly increasing the nigiri size, Sushi-Jin would merit a 5 star review even at this price point. read more

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We came for omakase on Christmas Eve for a nice dinner date. Often times omakase sets come with too many appetizers and not enough nigiri. But they gave 10 nigiri pieces which was the perfect amount. Our sushi chef was great, our server was awesome and the ambiance was nice. The chu toro and hojicha panna cotta were my favorites!!! However, we were enjoying our time until one Chinese foreigner customer decided to FaceTime his wife on FULL volume, speaking and laughing LOUDLY in Chinese. This went on for well over 15 minutes. It was so incredibly inconsiderate and rude to everyone else trying to enjoy their dinner. I wish an employee would have spoken up and asked him to stop. Definitely not their fault though! read more

Sushi Jin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Came here on a Sunday night (7:30 seating) to celebrate my husband's birthday with Omakase! We were seated 20min late as the earlier group was finishing up - we were totally ok with this since it meant we wouldn't feel rushed at all as the last group of the night. Our server was very nice and happy to provide recommendations / answer questions about the a la carte and drink menus. The staff were extremely attentive with refilling our sake and checking in on us just the right amount. The dishes themselves were well executed and the sushi was very fresh. I loved how they paired each course of fish with various different flavors such as fig, yuzu, perilla leaf, and char from the torch, etc. It felt very intentional across the board. We ordered Uni as an add on and it was the perfect silky way to end our courses! The Uni was incredibly sweet and delicious and literally melted in my mouth. I wish they had more varieties available that night so I could order their Uni sampler (depending on the day, they could have up to 7 types). We loved sitting at the sushi bar and seeing the chefs prepare the courses. Our sushi chef was very professional but also happy to chat with us throughout the night, which we loved! Overall, my husband and I had the best night at Sushi Jin! It was both a romantic and fun dining experience. They even gifted the birthday boy a glass of Ume (plum) dessert sake to finish the night! The sushi was excellent and for a very reasonable price compared to other omakase in the Bay Area. We would absolutely come back again and recommend to our friends! read more

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Sushi Jin has been on my list for a long time, so I was excited to finally try the omakase. The quality of everything was solid. The presentation was great and they were efficient. It's always worth it to get sake or a bottle of alcohol during omakase to soak in the experience and slow the time down. Service was stellar as well and ambiance was just right. Everything was tasty, but if I had to pick standouts, it would be the toro, silk tofu and uni dishes. There is also an extensive menu to pick from, with other items like tempura or an uni sampler. I think it's interesting to have another extensive menu like this, since the omakase would usually stand on its own, but it makes sense, so people can order more and become full. They can do a birthday or celebratory treat at the end, so I recommend coming here for a special day. read more

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The beauty of omakase is that the chef offers what's freshest, best, and in season, and almost every dish will wow you. Here, only a few dishes stood out so at $145/person, it's much better to order a la carte instead. So sorry, it was a 3/5 for me. That being said, these are the only dishes I'd go back for: Negotori - toro taretare Uni egg custard Crab soup Scallop nigiri Service is friendly and attentive minus being rushed out at the end. We'd ordered our 5:30 seating for omakase long before arriving, yet they started bringing our food out fairly late. So keep in mind they try to open for as few hours as possible so it's better to get the second 7:30 pm seating. read more

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***4.5 stars*** Made reservations for 6pm on a Tuesday. I called to make sure that I was seated at the bar for the full omakase experience. The omakase set is now $145, as opposed to the $135 I saw in older reviews. Pretty small intimate store, and service is great! We thought the 3 dishes before the 10 pc nigiri portion of the omakase and 1 dish after didn't stand out too much, so that's where the 0.5 stars was docked off. I do appreciate the variety and how it wasn't just nigiri though. The 10 pc nigiri portion was fantastic though! Each piece was carefully curated and had extra flavor added to complement the fish. The omakase sushi chef checked in often to ensure that it was a good level for the soy sauce and wasabi and everything was tasting good. My favorites were the amberjack, zuke chu toro, toro handroll, and butterfish. Overall it was probably one of the best omakase experiences I've had! read more

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Made reservations for my mom for her 60th birthday and the staff were really great. They worked with me to secure bar seating as well as seats with the head chef. Bar seating was entertaining and a great experience for my mom's first omakase. We were able to watch them craft each dish with such care and detail. Each person had a small towel to allow the option to eat with your hands. They also offered several options for hot tea. Ankimo: their suggested appetizer. It was creamy, fatty, flavorful, and delicious, but one order was actually a little too much for just two people to share. Perfect for 3 or 4. The Omakase itself was perfect. We felt like the food kept coming and it was paced perfectly. The chef explained each dish and continued to check in throughout our meal. The meal ended with a sweet tamago, seriously the best I've ever had, and a clam soup. Great experience and I cant wait to come back! read more

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If you ask me my two favorite things, I would instantly say Jin from BTS and sushi. I guess you can tell what drew me to this place...Also, the price is very reasonable as well! I wanted to celebrate an accomplishment by taking myself out to dinner for my favorite meal: Omakase. I found this place nearby so I booked a reservation for one. It's located in a plaza and it's hidden. It's not purposely hidden but it's out of sight and does not stand out. Just keep an eye out and you'll find it. It's a cute and cozy little place. There's bar and table seating. The ambiance is just right with the dim lighting and minimalistic decor. I was seated right up at the bar. I enjoy bar seating at places like this because I like seeing how my food gets made. There was some seating issues and I was asked to move a couple of times. I did not mind at all since it was a small place and I was dining alone, but the servers were so kind to treat me to a glass of delicious-smelling sake. I don't remember the name of it, but it tasted sweet and fruity, and there were definitely notes of muscat (green grape) and peach in there. I definitely enjoyed that! I guess the chef could see that I was dining alone and he was kind enough to engage in conversation. I'm honestly so awkward but I appreciate the gesture. I absolutely adore the omakase dining experience. It's a long experience but it's one that's meant to be enjoyed. Although I was uncomfortable eating alone, I was able to enjoy myself through the food and the experience. I can't pick out a particular dish that stood out to me but everything was spectacular in it's own right. From the blend of flavors to the freshness, everything tasted incredible. I would definately come back! read more

Great meal. I think the items for omakase were slightly worse than the best things ala carte. For example, no o toro, just Chu toro read more

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We recently went to Sushi Jin for the bf's bday. We've had omakase in the past in Seattle and in Tokyo, but not in the bay (even though we're always getting sushi), so I was excited to try this place out. A few standouts: 1. The ora king salmon with yuzu - I never thought that the cooked salmon would be my top dish at an omakase spot, but this was AMAZING. Omg. I don't know if they torched and seared it or baked it, but it was PERFECTLY cooked. Like just cooked through, super tender and moist, literally melt in your mouth like butter. It may have ruined cooked salmon for me forever - I'm convinced nothing else will taste as good and all cooked salmon will now taste dry lol 2. The uni sampler - how can you go wrong with six different types of uni?! Everything tasted super fresh. I especially liked the two from Hokkaido, which were super sweet. 3. The seared mackerel - normally I'm not a mackerel gal. It usually tastes a bit too strong and fishy to me. However the seared mackerel here changed my mind on mackerel. It was just the right amount of searing, leaving a nice crispy skin on top with the perfectly soft meat underneath. 4. The scallop (so plump), chutoro (such melt in your mouth), and negitoro maki (great combo of flavors) were all super yummy. Overall, I thought everything was really good and we had a great time! I actually liked it more than the omakase we had in Tokyo, though the chefs interact with you less than at some other places. read more

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Wagyu Beef Croquette 3 large, pancake shape, not enough beef Uni Ikura Gohan 4 salmon roe, over rice Harry Crab Nigiri 5 cooked, flavorful read more

Very good sushi, nice ambiance friendly service. The issues we had will likely not bother others but are included below We came for a birthday dinner and they had a little happy birthday sign at our seats. We got the premier seating-- center of the counter We did the a la carte because we've eaten a lot of sushi here and in Japan and had specific things off the omakase we wanted to try. We ordered lavishly and the price ended up the same as if we'd done price fixed Hot are crudo: the tutu vinegar sauce was so yummy but it overwhelmed the scallop. No scallop flavor Miso blackened cod with soy dashi and peas: so yummy and well balanced in flavor Ankimo-- monkfish liver. I would not order this just anywhere. This is a good place to get it! Good quality and the soy and wasabi seasonings balanced what little bitterness there was. Best I've had outside of Japan Tempura-- it's good for American tempura but it's not like in Japan. That's one reason we tried this place, hoping they could do it. If you usually like American Japanese tempura then you will like it. Japanese is much lighter, less crispy, less oil. Crab rice-- excellent flavor Uni sampler-- 3 Japanese kinds. This was excellent. $45 for the three it should be! But we've been to some SF noted Japanese omakase that had uni samplers not as good Sushi-- excellent. The selection the chef recommended and that our server recommended were both great choices and not what we usually can find Bathroom grade B. Clean but edges need touch up and the "atmosphere" is you looking at the urinal The garbage is far from the door single serve all gender. Issues: when we ordered the rice dish we said we'd like it last. ( this is standard in Japan) instead they brought in the middle, before all the sushi The stools and counter are not a great design. Both long legged and short legged folks had a hard time with foot rest option, and there is only one option. Counter design is such that you can't see what chefs are doing most of the time. You see their faces but not Hanns nor food prep. Complimentary wine brought to me for birthday-- thank you but this should be served at the start or with sushi course but not at end like it's the dessert. I would have liked to sip it throughout. It was not a dessert wine. read more

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This was my first omakase experience and it did not disappoint!! Service was exceptional and so well timed. You could tell how much the staff cared and explained every dish as well. We were really impressed with each bite and the uni tasting menu was so worth it! read more

I thought this place was wonderful! I enjoyed every dish during the Omakase experience. Each item had its own subtle flair. I would love to go back! The aesthetic was cozy, clean and warm while also having a more relaxed vibe compared to other omakases. Some TIPS that my sister gave me: -go to the latest seating time (7:30) because 5:30 felt rushed -get chef bar seat! -my tip: don't arrive too early for the 7:30 because they will make wait outside since they're finishing up. There is not a wait area inside. Last tip: goes to the staff Owner and staff are friendly and fun! This is a must try :) read more

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My best omakase experience! The food was outstanding, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere perfect. Every dish was fresh, creative, and beautifully presented, can't wait to go back!" read more

Fantastic service. Delicious fresh fish. Minimalistic modern yet comfortable vibe. This place has it all! It was easy miss the entrance to this place. It's kind of hidden in this casual shopping plaza. But once you enter, it's anything but basic. We had the Omakase, which I would highly recommend. I would have never ordered barracuda off a menu, but it ended up being one of my favorites of the night. Their tamago dish was also very interesting; the consistency was more like a pound cake vs the traditional layered eggy texture. Everything was extremely fresh and delicious. If I had nitpick, I'd stay that the soup was a little on the bland side and would have been a disappointing finish to an otherwise phenomenal meal. But luckily we ordered ice cream off their add on menu, which definitely hit the spot. Overall, we ordered 4 additional items from their add-on menu (tempura, scallops, uni, and ice cream) and ended up leaving satisfied but also with a much higher bill than anticipated. I could see however that the omakase by itself may not be enough to satisfy someone with a bigger appetite. So keep that in mind. Their sake prices are definitely on the higher side. They were charging almost $50 more for their Dessai 23 bottle than a fellow Omakase place in Fremont. So I got some of their hot sake instead. Yeah, I know it's a no-no, but it was cold and the price was great. I'll definitely be back because of the high food quality and great service. But will have to wait for a special occasion as this place is $$$$. read more

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This is currently my favorite sushi restaurant in the Bay Area. I've been here multiple times, and each time I've left thinking about the next time I'll be back. There's an omakase menu as well as an a la carte option. The omakase menu includes a few appetizers, a soup, and the main sushi course. At the time of writing, the omakase option costs $155 for 14 courses. They have a wide selection of different sake to pair as well. The service can vary depending on how busy it gets, but that's to be expected. Counter service was the best experience for me. The restaurant is located in a plaza, and I've never had an issue with parking even during peak hours. I'd highly recommend making a reservation since there's limited seating. read more

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The first time we visited was july 2022 during their soft opening, we've been semi regulars ever since. Their omakase is great but the best part is you have the option to order a la carte (fish selection includes harder to find pieces like nodoguro and akagai) and they have quite a few cooked dishes also worth trying. by far best omakase in south bay and it's very reasonably priced. service is super sweet and they always let you try a few sakes before deciding on what you want. read more

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I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. The entrance doesn't have a large sign above advertising it, so it can be easy to miss. We were welcomed with a simple yet nice birthday card at his seat (reservations indicated), and that was very appreciated. The atmosphere has slightly dimmed lighting and sleek dark decor, perfect for special occasions. Personally, I think the bar experience is more interactive from being able to watch the chefs in action and have them directly hand your courses to you; however, I would definitely choose table seating for a more intimate romantic experience. We elected to get the 14-course omakase and my boyfriend said "It all just tastes like fish." He's not wrong in a sense, but everything was good regardless. Personally, I felt that every single course varied a little bit in some way, whether it be the temperature, texture, or garnish of the dish. Just for reference, 10 of the courses were a piece of nigiri, so if you're expecting a boatload of food, understand that this meal will nicely satiate, but not complete fill up (my boyfriend and I are big eaters). The uni flight was so beautifully plated, and each of the uni really tasted different (in good ways). It was such a fun dish to eat. Most importantly, the dessert we had was amazing. Out of curious for a sake flavored dessert, I ordered the creme brûlée. True to its name, the sake flavor really does come through in the custard, which really deepened the flavor of the dessert. Usually, alcohol-flavored desserts don't really incorporate the flavor of the alcohol well (either too light or too strong), but this creme brûlée was absolutely perfect. Each spoonful was light, creamy, slightly sweet, and the taste of sake was distinct yet not overpowering. This was a wonderful way to end our meal. My boyfriend ended up saying dessert was his favorite thing here. read more

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TL;DR An above average omakase experience, but lacking several key elements that would have taken it to the next level. First, the way the restaurant is run is kind of disorganized. There is bar seating along with table seating and there's an a la carte and omakase menu and everyone is ordering different things at different times, which impacts the omakase experience. Second, certain chewier fishes weren't adequately prepared to make them more tender. Also, there was an oyster in the steamed egg dish that had some grit in it. Seems like only I had the grit issue though so maybe I'm just unlucky? But this shouldn't happen regardless. Third, the waitresses weren't too attentive, as I had to refill my own tea majority of the time. They leave the teapot in front of you so I guess it's not a big deal. But that lack of attention to detail is what separates this place from say a Michelin star restaurant. Fourth, I noticed there was always a line for the single bathroom. It seems the kitchen staff also share the same bathroom as the guests and I feel like guests should not have to wait for employees in any fine dining restaurant. The omakase is 3 dishes and 10 pieces of nigiri, not quite enough to get full off of; you will need to add from the a la carte menu. For two people that got 2 add ons and one dessert, total bill came out to be $460, which is steep. Did I have an overall good time and was the food overall good? Yes. But is it worth the price tag? Maybe, maybe not. It's nearing michelin star omakase prices, but level of quality and service is not there. read more

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4.5/5 Sushi Jin has become my go-to comfort omakase spot during work trips due to convenience but also quality. Located in an unassuming strip plaza, it strikes the perfect balance between intimate and cozy. I've never been to an omakase in sf with such incredible variety of nigiri... they have Japanese barracuda and shark skin?!? They sound unusual, but the flavors and texture are so delicious in their own way. I couldn't give it a 5/5 because I feel like their uni quality is not on par given the current price point of an omakase... read more

Cute spot in a Mountain View strip mall serving reasonably priced omakase. The lightly fried scallop and uni dish was so good! Reservations were pretty easy to secure compare to other omakase spots around here. read more

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delicious sushi and always fresh! i'd recommend if you are in MV area! one of the better omakases in bay area! read more

Second visit, not as good as the first. It's a well design omakase sushi at a somewhat reasonable price ($155). They are not shy of strongly seasoned fish and rice, which I love. The menu was well design throughout, but unfortunately, the execution is full of flaws. To begin, all appetizers were creative and delicious. However, as the first customer, the chef forgot to put lemon on our grilled fish, and we didn't realize until we saw other customers were given and instructed on how to eat it. The chefs later noticed the mistake and discussed about it behind the counter, but they never mentioned or apologized to us. It's pretty minor, but it set the tone for the rest of the meal. The nigiri were okay. The rice was perfectly seasoned and great al dente texture. The best pieces were the flounder+engawa, saba and also the baby eel+ikura. Bad ones are Hotaru squid which was dry (either not fresh or overcooked), fishy Aji (and I love Aji), Kuroma Ebi still had some shell on, and the Toro Futomaki fish was too cold. Also note that nigiri were made multiple pieces at the time to be seasoned together, which I personally prefer piece-by-pie. We ordered the uni tasting, very good in my opinion and $55 is an okay for the good quality uni we served. The meal finished with the fish soup, very tasty, but the fish had some scales left on it. We also did a premium sake tasting, all high quality, but a lack in variety (all fruity Junmai), the regular tasting might be a bit more fun, but good deal none the less. Overall, it's somewhat okay experience, but for $600+ meal for two, there need to be more attention to details and consistent in quality, hence the two-star. I'd rather pay more for better experiences at Yoshizumi or Katsu, or cheaper at Tomi. read more

One of the most enjoyable omakase experiences The ingredients were extremely fresh and high quality, and each course felt thoughtful and well balanced. The chef's attention to detail really showed in both flavor and presentation. Service was warm, attentive, and very professional, and the pacing of the meal was just right. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great sushi omakase thx so much chef jin read more

My husband and I love Sushi Jin! We've been here twice and always leave happy and full. The omakase menu is reasonable, although not the most filling on its own (for us). We always end up ordering a la carte after as well as dessert since it's not included in the omakase menu, which is slightly disappointing. The a la carte selection is pretty good, as we've been able to try fish that we haven't tried before. Service is good and the chefs are nice. We always enjoy sitting at the counter to watch the preparation of the nigiri. Restaurant is small and intimate. Decor is modern and sleek. read more

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I can't believe it took me such a long time to visit this place. I heard to many great things about it! We did the omakase menu and it was pretty diverse. There was only slight repetition I have noticed was 2 forms of Saba (not the same) but my friend doesn't eat really eat it so one of them, she gave to me. I loved that there was a break with 2 different soup dishes. The whole experience was very filling! The service was wonderful! They had some very good sake selection as well. We also got to try their dessert - which didn't fall short either! Fantastic experience! I look forward to going back! read more

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Pros: - Service was outstanding. The waiters were very prompt, did a great job explaining the dishes, and Michelin star attentive (folding your napkin when you're away from table and etc) - Environment was great. Very intimate and not too quiet or too loud which allows for long conversations (esp the omakase is a 2.5 hr experience). They weren't too strict on dress code but most ppl were there for a date night so were dressed up - Ample amount of parking so not a worry there Cons: - Food can be described as "underwhelming". After reading multiple reviews and seeing friends post about the place i had high expectations for the Omakase. However was slight disappointed in the amount of food and sushi that was actually in the course meal. That night they ended the night with a duck soup dish which i thought was unusual since course meals usually end w/ a carb dish to make sure you don't walk away hungry. - Not a lot of seating, especially at the bar which fills up quick so reservation is definitely a must. Not a place for children, so keep them at home! - Price was fair at $135 per person for the Omakase but felt you need to do add-ons w/ it to really get the full experience. Saw a few others adding handrolls and nigiri to their meal. Overall - i don't think i would go back unless its a special occasion and probably pass on the Omaske if i do. read more

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Omg! This restaurant is amazing and the best sushi I've ever had. It's another level of authentic sushi. They have the most unusual selection of fish, each is perfectly dressed in a sauce so that no soy sauce is required. Every bite is simply heavenly. The restaurant is a bit hard to find because there is no neon sign above the door. It's right next to the nail salon. If you like authentic sushi, you will be delighted with this place. Don't try to order a roll here . read more

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I ve been here twice, once was in 2024 and recently. Both time i feel the food is just OKay, it tries so hard to be fancy but it does not meet the bar. Especially at this price i expected my fish to be super fresh , but no, some pieces were even fishy, like the eel and red shrimp, i got invited to come, but would not come back by myself. At the end of the meal i was not full at all and had to go to the Safeway nearby for more fud, even after paying $300 for 2. Save your money and go somewhere else read more

Sushi Jin - Eel piece is fishy not fresh - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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