Jin Sho Palo Alto - Buy Reservations

I like that they had Americanized rolls. I docked a point because the flavor was just missing a little bit more seasoning. With inflation happening everywhere I think the price is pretty standard. Parking is in a garage nearby. Overall really enjoyed it.

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Jin Sho was one of hubby and I'd favorite place to go out to eat pre pandemic. Then the pandemic happened and yadayadayada we are out of the bat cave now and can get out once in awhile for a night out without our kids.So when hubby suggested a date night, I booked reservations here. Unfortunately, the food has definitely changed in quality and it is also way more overpriced. However the service is excellent and it made the experience enjoyable. We ordered our go-to dishes: seaweed salad, popcorn shrimp, the cod plate, sashimis and a few small rolls. I'd say my favorite was the yellowtail and salmon sashimi. The popcorn shrimp used to be our absolute favorite dish but sadly they changed it and it does have that wow-factor dish anymore that it used to have. Still tasty but not what we remembered. The cod is delicious but it is pricy for the portion. We thought we would be able to share it but it was more for one person. I do have to point out that the service is excellent. The waitress was super sweet, checked in on us and gave us room to talk after our meal instead of rushing to give us the bill. I appreciated that. They seem to really care about their clientele. So all in all I would still recommend this place but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, especially if it was only one of their dishes that stood out. If you are in the area and you're in the mood for sushi, you'll have a great time just be weary that it is pricy and the portions are on the smaller side.Not sure if they changed owners in the past few years, but sadly the quality is not what it used to be. Hopefully they can bring back that mouth watering popcorn shrimp again!! Until then, Jin Sho and I are going to go on a break and I'll be on the hunt for a new sushi place.

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Well, I chose to make reservations based on a Check Please episode I recently had seen... guess it was filmed over 3 years ago?!? I'm always hopeful and in search of tasty authentic sushi. Let's just say the pandemic seems to have changed a lot. The sushi bar has become a counter to expedite to go orders. No customer seating which is sad cuz I feel like that sushi bar experience is a lot of fun. The fish was good - the chu toro was like butter and the uni was not fishy and you did not pay an arm and a leg for those. We did spend over $200 so I felt like we got a good smattering of what they have to offer. Felt a little bit like ordering dim sum with a checklist and self marking for ordering. They were out of their namesake sake sampler so I tried a different one and it was a good variety, glad they have Japanese beer on draft (must) and ikura was not over salted so not cured (liked that). Now the down side - did travel a ways to come here and must say didn't really feel welcomed. The attention seemed to be focused on the to go orders. Chefs never really looked up from their work. The "slow cooked" chicken teriyaki seemed poached then lightly grilled for marking then you dip it in the sauce. That was just sad. My 6 yr old didn't like it. My husband did not really like the rice. Looked like it was brown (not discussed as an option on the menu) and overall didn't seem up to par for what I was expecting for the ex-Nobu reputation it portrayed. Tempura was ok. Miso cod was good. Onto the next discovery...

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The food is unique and great. But the ambience is terrible. Servers are too brisk and not very helpful. Had to ask for napkins and fork. (I use chop sticks, but come on - a fork please.) And you are timed out! My daughter came a hundred miles to celebrate my 81st birthday! After ordering two carafes of Saki, several appetizers, and two dinners we were told - "Order more food or you have to leave. We have to clear the table." Wha-a-a--at???!!! It's not a Japanese thing because when I was in Tokyo they never rushed us and were very friendly. Grow up, Jin Sho!

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What a waste of over $150! My husband and I ordered dinner from Jin Sho last night expecting "Executive-Level Sushi" as they say on their website. Well, this was the biggest sushi disappointment we've had. The rolls were sloppy and poorly crafted; the fish were old and some smelly; and we really didn't appreciate the ground fish! Please do not waste your money--this sushi is just below what you'd get from a supermarket. Really. Truly a waste of time and money and insulting to sushi lovers.

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However, I have a few gripes now and not sure I'll go back (unless someone's paying and insists on going LOL).1) They stopped the lunch special set menus and is aa la carte now, even for lunch. It's a pain to order, and it's a bit hard to judge how much food will arrive unless you become a regular.2) While I get that lunch time is busy and it's not meant to be course. But I still think age-dashi tofu, sushi and udon shouldn't all arrive at once. But in the end, what can we do. This isn't Japan. And may be you just need to be specific about that.3) Everything has gotten expensive and the price tag doesn't quite match the experience (my opinion). I guess it's now a place for people with expense accounts and big tech salaries. But I get that quality ingredients cost a lot now, and perhaps it's just the way it is these days. Just sayin' But again, the food here is good quality. Just isn't a place for me anymore.

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The foods are delicious! Service great! Will definitely come back again. Seaweed SaladSushi Lunch

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The sushi and the meals here are very nice. They have outdoor seating which is great on a nice day. The sushi here is very fresh and tasty. You can't miss you. Everything's pretty good. Also, the servers there are super nice.

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We ordered hot foods in addition to sushi, which is the main reason we wanted to try the restaurant. Sushi was very good. Wide variety of fish to pick from, plus rice was properly seasoned. Hamachi collar & cod was also very good. Tempura and corn tempura was OK, but not great. A wide selection of sake to pair with the food. Only complaint was their closing time of 8:30pm. We got there at 7:30 and by 8:15 they were doing last call. We tried to order another round of sake, but was told that everything was closed down. Otherwise service was good. Will try to go back again.

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We had soft shell crab, dragon roll, and chef's special nigiri (8 pieces). Everything tasted great. Chef's special had Ishidai /Striped beakfish Fish, and it was amazing.美味しかったです！ありがとうございます

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Their nigiri combo/special combo are fresh. Their chirashis are what I normally get. Fresh fish, great variety, and decently priced. It's unfortunate this place isn't open on weekends.

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The kindness experienced from the staff was unmatched. We will def return..oh and as a foodie it's the best sushi I've had since arriving to the area.

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Visited this place after reading somewhere that it is one of Steve Job's favorite sushi places. Cozy environment, tasty food, friendly service. Usually easy to find a table and have unique sushi selections.

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The sushi didn't blow my mind, but the miso cod did. Get it. Others got the salmon and loved it too. So although this restaurant appears to be considered primarily a sushi place, I recommend having some sushi as an appetizer and heading for the mains.

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