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Food - Jin Sho, Palo Alto, CA

Jin Sho

4.7 (110)
$31 to $50
Japanese
454 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Jin Sho

4.7
$31 to $50
Japanese
Palo Alto

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
Feast on artfully prepared Japanese cuisine at Jin Sho. Its contemporary setting features an open kitchen and sushi bar for guests to watch the skillful chefs prepare their meals. Jin Sho owners and Executive Chefs Ichiro Takahashi and Noriomi Kaneko bring a fusion of flavor to creative dishes using fresh, quality ingredients.

Guests can start their dining experience with a Yellowtail Jalapeño or Miso Black Cod Appetizer marinated for 3 days. They can then enjoy an entrée of an array of seasonal fish or enjoy a higher quality of common nigiri such as Blue Fin Tuna from Japan. We are excited to serve you many different kinds of fish beyond what you may find at other establishments. The chefs work tirelessly with distributors to bring the best and most unique fish & sake.

Established in 2007, Jin Sho has reviews in San Francisco Magazine and San Jose Mercury News. Prior to opening JIN SHO, the chefs mastered their craft at Nobu NY.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Fusion / Eclectic, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:45 am–1:45 pm Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kaneko & Ichiro

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Jin Sho.

4.7

4.7
(110)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Peninsula

    Japanese

110 Reviews
  1. sejal Gold

    Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Service was exceptional. Prompt service. Recommend.

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  2. Deborah

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing choice of fish!!!! The most I've ever seen in a sushi restaurant and I've been eating sushi around the world.

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  3. Mohamed

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and excellent service one of the best black cod fish in the area

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely perfect every single time. i've been going here for something like 15 years and i have yet to receive a meal that wasn't exceptionally good. this is the place you will come to again and again for reliably fresh, well-made sushi. service is also always great. takeout is made with just as much care as dine-in.

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  5. Teresa Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent… food was very good. Delicious taste! The only downside is that the black cod was not deboned no

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  6. peik

    South Carolina18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is REAL Japanese sushi/sashimi!! Best I've had in years! If all you know is rolls, go somewhere else! Went there 2 nights in a row, and I'd go back tonight but they're closed! Darn it! Leaving tomorrow. If there is any ethic restaurant you ever go to, and everyone dining there is from that country, like Jin Sho, sit down. That's a clue!!

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  7. paul

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to authentic sushi restaurant! You can select your nigiri sushi by the piece as well as try one of their preset meals. The quality of the fish is excellent and their extensive sake selection is unparalleled! The sushi chefs are always ready to suggest fish to try and add very interesting, creative and tasty toppings to some of the nigiri sushi

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  8. Xu Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality was amazing and of great value. But it took a long time from ordering to serving. And it’s hard to get stuff’s attention when we needed it.

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  9. Wilson Gold

    Exclusive13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jin Sho has the best Japanese sushi. I do not like the fried chicken, as it was dry and felt like it was re-fried many times.

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  10. Monica Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner last night was stellar and moderately priced for the exceptional quality of the fish — so good in fact that I’m heading there again as I type for lunch before I fly back home 🍣

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Fusion / Eclectic, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:45 am–1:45 pm Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kaneko & Ichiro

FAQs

Jin Sho’s contemporary dining room centers on an open kitchen and sushi bar, creating a clean, understated space that guests describe as cozy yet sleek with warm lighting and a subdued, relaxed feel.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear.

Some guests report generous portions at Jin Sho, one reviewer specifically notes that the portions are great alongside the high-quality sushi.

Yes, Jin Sho is a lovely choice for a special evening, with guests mentioning anniversaries and birthdays and noting its cozy, warm-lit dining room.

Jin Sho is a lovely lunch choice, they serve lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–1:45 pm and a reviewer says they return for lunch; others recommend saving it for a special dinner.

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Jin Sho

4.7
$31 to $50
Japanese
Palo Alto

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
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