Jin Sho

Jin Sho is not trendy, it's elegant and traditional. If you want fusion food or edgy rolls, this is not the place for you. If you like a simple, quiet restaurant with fresh and delicious dish, this place is perfect. I've never had a bad dish here.

At the heart of California Ave, it is not easy to find a "normal" Japanese sushi joint. Palo Alto is spoiled with ultra high-end omakase shops or extremely overpriced omakase-grade wannabes. To be honest, we went to Jin Sho thinking it'd be one of those. Jin Sho is a down-to-earth regular Japanese restaurant with sushi, sashimi, and other tapas as well as udon. They are also not terribly overpriced, considering that all other shops charge way more. They are definitely expensive, even more Bay Area standards but again, you are at the heart of California Ave. The interior is functional. Clean, and spread out. Nothing fancy. Just from those looks, you know you are grabbing a regular meal. The food is quite good. The fish was fresh. The sushi was well made - definitely done by someone who tr

An excellent sushi place offering a variety of rolls, sashimi, nigiri, etc. They also have an extensive drinks list and offer some intriguing matcha lattes. The chef accommodated my gluten-free request and made a couple of substitutions in the chirashi. There was beef sashimi in the chirashi, which I'd never had before - it was surprisingly tender and delightful. Overall, an excellent experience.

The menu features a variety of sushi and traditional dishes, all presented beautifully. While the freshness and quality of the food are notable, given the high price point, one might expect an even more exceptional culinary experience. Jin Sho is a solid choice for Japanese cuisine lovers.

Chirashi bowl has great fish selection, tasty rice and is of great value. Giant roll has all the ingredients I love: salmon, eel, and avocado. No waiter came to explain the menu or take our order until we asked after 20minutes.