Jin Sho
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- Genial para ocasiones especiales
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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.
Zonas
Información adicional
- AmbienteInformal
- PrecioEntre 31 y 50 $
- CocinasJaponesa, Fusión/ecléctica, Asiática
- Horariosma.–vi. 11:30–13:30 ma.–ju. 17:00–20:30 vi., sá. 17:00–21:00
- Número de teléfono(650) 321-3454
- Página web
- Opciones de pagoAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeDe vestir
- Chef ejecutivoKaneko & Ichiro
- ZonaPalo Alto
- Parking detailsEstacionamiento público
- AdicionalAcceso para silla ruedas, Cargo por descorche, Cervezas, Comida al aire libre, Comida para llevar, Para no fumadores, Vinos
Platos populares
Carta
Today's Sushi Recommendations
Kegani (Hairy Crab)9,00 US$
boil live hairy crab from Hokkaido
Aburi Toro10,00 US$
Bluefin toro marinated in garlic soy and seared to finish
Hoho (Bluefin)7,00 US$
Bluefin Hoho is the "cheek" portion of the fish. A 300lbs Tuna holds only 12oz of this portion of the fish (or 0.25%). The texture is similar to beef tataki. At Jin Sho we proudly serve this extremely rare dish with grated garlic and scallion
Nodoguro10,00 US$
Extremely rare. The actual Japanese name of this fish is Akamutsu but because their throat is black colored they are also known as "Nodoguro" (Black Throat). In English they are called Black Throat Seaperch. They have white meat that is more tender and fatty than most fish
Kinmedai7,00 US$
Splendid Alfonsino. A deep sea fish that cannot be farm raised. The chef explains this as the Toro of white fish. Tender but not too overwhelming
Eel Shirayaki7,00 US$
Steamed & grilled fresh eel with a unique twist of using yuzu kosho rather than the traditional sweet kabayaki sauce
Shima Aji6,50 US$
White Trevally
Wagyu Sushi12,50 US$
A5 grade Wagyu Ribeye from Miyazaki Japan. salt and pepper lightly seared
Saba Aburi (Japan)7,50 US$
Mackerel from Japan
Appetizer
Sushi Bar Appetizer
Yellowtail Jalapeno24,00 US$
Our signature appetizer - Thinly sliced yellowtail sashimi garnished with garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno served with our unique yuzu-soy sauce
Salmon Jalapeno24,00 US$
A variation of our signature Yellowtail Jalapeno using Salmon! Thinly sliced sashimi garnished with garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno served with our unique yuzu-soy sauce
New Style Sashimi (White Fish)19,00 US$
garlic, ginger and sesame seed on white fish soaked in yuzu soy sauce and lightly cook with splashing hot sesame oil over the fish
New Style Sashimi (Salmon)22,00 US$
garlic, ginger and sesame seed on salmon soaked in yuzu soy sauce and lightly cook with splashing hot sesame oil over the fish
Mix Seaweed Salad14,00 US$
red, white,green Tosaka seaweed, wakame and mozuku with goma ponzu
Tuna Sashimi Salad25,00 US$
Black peppered seared tuna with organic mixed greens and onion soy dressing
Kitchen Appetizer
Black Cod Appetizer24,00 US$
Appetizer version of our signature dish. Black cod marinated for 3 days in our special miso and grilled
Corn Tempura15,00 US$
Sweet corn made with our tempura batter sprinkled with matcha sea salt
Agedashi Tofu15,00 US$
Delicately fried tofu with an airy crunch covered in our handcrafted Tempura broth. Garnished with scallion, spicy radish, seaweed, and nameko
Chicken Karaage Appetizer18,00 US$
Japanese fried chicken - a classic dish consisting of tender and juicy chicken thighs
Popcorn Shrimp w/ Spicy Mayo20,00 US$
Soft Shell Crab Salad17,00 US$
deep fried soft shell crab with organic mix greens, come with spicy lemon dressing
Edamame8,50 US$
Cooked soybean served sprinkled with salt
Shrimp & Veg. Temp. Appetizer18,00 US$
2 Shrimp & 4 kinds of vegetable battered in our light and airy tempura batter fried to perfection. Served with our handcrafted Tempura broth
Vegetable Tempura Appetizer9,00 US$
5 kinds of Vegetable Tempura
Miso Soup4,00 US$
Crafted in the traditional method by making our own 'dashi' (broth) from grounded Katsuo and Konbu. Combined carefully with softened miso paste. Combined with tofu, seaweed, and green onion before serving
Shrimp Temp. A La Carte5,00 US$
light and airy tempura batter Shrimp fried to perfection
Salad
Tuna Sashimi Salad25,00 US$
Black peppered seared tuna with organic mixed greens and onion soy dressing
House Salad12,00 US$
Organic mixed greens with your choice of onion soy dressing or miso dressing. Dressing Type: Miso Dressing, Onion Soy Dressing, Ginger Dressing
Soft Shell Crab Salad17,00 US$
deep fried soft shell crab with organic mix greens, come with spicy lemon dressing
Sides
Rice3,00 US$
JIN SHO uses Tamaki Gold for both white-rice & sushi-rice as it is the highest quality. Rice Type: White Rice, Sushi Rice, Brown Rice (+$1)
Miso Soup4,00 US$
Crafted in the traditional method by making our own 'dashi' (broth) from grounded Katsuo and Konbu. Combined carefully with softened miso paste. Combined with tofu, seaweed, and green onion before serving
Brown Rice4,00 US$
Extra Sauce (Sushi Bar)1,00 US$
Sauce Choice (Sushi Bar): Ponzu, Yuzu Soy, Eel Sauce, Extra Sauce
Sushi Entree (& À La Carte)
Sushi Bar Entree
Sushi & Roll22,00 US$
5 nigiri accompanied with our Jin-Sho-style Spicy Tuna Roll. Nigiri will consist of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and 2 of the freshest fish chosen by our chefs
Sushi Omakase (8p)39,00 US$
8 Piece Nigiri Omakase selected by our chef. The best fishes of the day. We can modify our selection based on allergies but we cannot take requests to include certain fish
Special Sushi Omakase (10p) + Toro Roll72,00 US$
The Premium Omakase will be filled with the "Top Shelf" Seasonal Sushi Selection. A total of 10pc and Toro/scallion Roll. Many of the fish will be rare delicacies. Here are some potential sushi to be included: Oh Toro, Uni from Japan and Botan Prawns. The selection is subject to change per day
Sashimi Regular28,00 US$
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Hirame, Saba, Tako contents are subject to change
Sashimi Deluxe64,00 US$
Chu Toro, Bluefin Tuna, Sockeye Salmon, Salmon, Kanpachi, Hotate contents are subject to change
Sashimi Omakase138,00 US$
Chef's selection of the best sashimi from a variety of different fish. The orders may differ and the JIN SHO chefs will select the fish based on how they complement each other. Here are a list of some of the sashimi that may be included: Oh Toro, Sock Eye Salmon, Tai, Kinmedai, Shima Aji, Kanpachi, Uni, Botan Ebi, Bluefin Tuna, Salmon, Nodoguro, Iwashi, Katsuo, Yari Ika, Hotate, etc
Chirashi34,00 US$
Assorted sliced fish over sushi rice. Assortment of fish may vary on the day
Bluefin Tuna Set (5p)26,00 US$
Salmon Set (5p)18,00 US$
5 piece set deal for a limited time
Yellowtail Set (5p)18,00 US$
5 piece set deal for a limited time
Tuna Family
Bluefin Tuna6,00 US$
Bluefin Tuna imported from Kyushu, Japan
Chu Toro8,00 US$
Bluefin Tuna from Kyushu Japan. Toro is the fatty part of the tuna and these pieces will melt in your mouth! The 'Chu' designates the medium fatty part of the Tuna
Oh Toro10,00 US$
Bluefin Tuna from Kyushu Japan. Toro is the fatty part of the tuna and these pieces will melt in your mouth! The 'Oh' designates the fattiest part of the Tuna
Aburi Toro10,00 US$
Bluefin toro marinated in garlic soy and seared to finish
White Tuna4,00 US$
Albacore Tuna
Saba4,00 US$
Mackerel
Saba Aburi (Japan)7,50 US$
Mackerel from Japan
Salmon Family
Arctic Char7,00 US$
Seasonal Recommendation if you like: Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Trout. One of our newest seasonal fishes (September 2022). Arctic Char is a close relative of trout and salmon, Char is known as "Iwana" in Japanese and has only found its way onto U.S. sushi menus in the past few years. The fish is considered seasonal around summer when the fish is fatter
Salmon4,50 US$
Imported directy from Canada where the salmon has a more buttery flesh
Salmon Toro6,00 US$
Belly portion of the salmon
Salmon Set (5p)18,00 US$
5 piece set deal for a limited time
Yellowtail Family
Kanpachi6,00 US$
Greater Amberjack
Shima Aji6,50 US$
White Trevally
Yellowtail4,50 US$
1 Piece Per Order
Yellowtail Toro6,00 US$
Fatty Yellowtail
Yellowtail Set (5p)18,00 US$
5 piece set deal for a limited time
White Fish
Suzuki6,00 US$
striped sea bass
Kinmedai7,00 US$
Splendid Alfonsino. A deep sea fish that cannot be farm raised. The chef explains this as the Toro of white fish. Tender but not too overwhelming
Nodoguro10,00 US$
Extremely rare. The actual Japanese name of this fish is Akamutsu but because their throat is black colored they are also known as "Nodoguro" (Black Throat). In English they are called Black Throat Seaperch. They have white meat that is more tender and fatty than most fish
Sable Fish6,00 US$
marinated with garlic soy sauce Black Cod (Gindara) lightly seared
Tai5,50 US$
Sea Bream
Silver-Skin
Saba4,00 US$
Mackerel
Eel Family
Anago7,00 US$
Salt-water Eel
Unagi5,00 US$
Eel
Eel Shirayaki7,00 US$
Steamed & grilled fresh eel with a unique twist of using yuzu kosho rather than the traditional sweet kabayaki sauce
Shellfish
Kegani (Hairy Crab)9,00 US$
boil live hairy crab from Hokkaido
Botan Ebi8,00 US$
Sweet Giant Prawn similar in taste to Ama-Ebi
Ebi4,00 US$
Shrimp
Hotate6,00 US$
Scallop
Kani5,00 US$
Crab
Tako4,00 US$
Octopus
Uni (Japan)10,00 US$
Sea Urchin from Hokkaido Japan. This Uni called "Bafun Uni" is gold colored and sweet
Fish Roe / Other
Wagyu Sushi12,50 US$
A5 grade Wagyu Ribeye from Miyazaki Japan. salt and pepper lightly seared
Ikura7,00 US$
Jin Sho Ikura is marinated in hand-crafted soy sauce blend to bring enhance the flavor of the roe
Masago4,00 US$
Capelin Roe
Vegeterian
Tamago3,50 US$
Egg
Inari3,50 US$
Seasoned deep-fried tofu
Kitchen Entree
Black Cod Entree28,00 US$
Our signature dish. Black cod marinated for 3 days in our special miso and grilled. Comes with a side of seasoned rice and salad with onion soy dressing
NY Strip Loin Steak (12oz)38,00 US$
Processing accentuates natural marbling for notably tender and juicy beef. Choice of Jin Sho teriyaki sauce or onion soy vinaigrette. Comes with a white rice and mix greens
Slow Cooked Chicken Teriyaki22,00 US$
Grilled Chicken with our original Jin Sho style teriyaki sauce. Comes with a side of seasoned rice and salad with onion soy dressing
Wild Salmon Entree24,00 US$
Grilled wild salmon serviced with a bed of rice and nori
Chicken Karaage Entree22,00 US$
Japanese fried chicken - a classic dish consisting of tender and juicy chicken thighs. Comes with a side of seasoned rice and salad with onion soy dressing
Shrimp & Veg. Tempura Entree27,00 US$
3 Shrimp & 4 kinds of vegetable battered in our light and airy tempura batter fried to perfection. Served with our handcrafted Tempura broth, seasoned rice, and salad with onion soy dressing
Vegetable Tempura Entree20,00 US$
6-7 kinds of vegetable battered in our light and airy tempura batter fried to perfection. Served with our handcrafted Tempura fish broth, seasoned rice, and salad with onion soy dressing
Wagyu Yakiniku Entree44,00 US$
Grade A5 marbled Wagyu beef served over rice made with handcrafted yaki-niku sauce. Grade A5 is the absolute highest quality of beef globally
Udon & Soba
Tempura Zaru Udon19,00 US$
Kamonan Udon19,00 US$
Zaru Soba8,50 US$
Zaru Udon8,50 US$
Plain Udon9,50 US$
Nabeyaki Udon19,00 US$
Fish broth with 2 Pieces of Shrimp Tempura, chicken, spinach, scallion, & poached egg
Yaki Udon18,00 US$
Pan fried udon with chicken, vegetable, and garlic butter soy
Tempura Zaru Soba19,00 US$
Cold buckwheat noodle or Udon with shrimp & vegetable tempura on the side
Kamonan Soba19,00 US$
Fish broth with shimeji mushroom, scallion, and roasted duck
Rolls (& Hand Rolls)
Premium Rolls
49er Roll20,00 US$
White Tuna (Outside) | (Inside) Spicy Yellowtail, Takuan, Crunchy, Jalapeno
Dragon Roll24,00 US$
Sliced Avocado & Eel (Outside) | Shrimp Tempura (Inside)
El Camino Roll21,00 US$
Eel (Outside) | Real Crab & Cucumber (Inside)
Fantasy Roll19,00 US$
Spicy Yellowtail (Outside) | (Inside) Spicy Tuna & crunchy tempura bits
Giants Roll21,00 US$
Salmon & Eel (Outside) | (Inside) Kanpyo Avocado & crunchy tempura
Rainbow Roll23,00 US$
Tuna, Salmon, White Tuna, Masago and Sesame seed Outside. Real Crab, Avocado and Tempura chips inside
Shawn Roll24,00 US$
Baked Scallop & Shrimp (Outside) | (Inside) Real Crab & Avocado
Shrimp Tempura Roll14,00 US$
Shrimp Tempura, Asparagus, & Spicy Mayo
Spider Roll17,50 US$
Cucumber Wrapped (Outside) | (Inside) Soft Shell Crab, Avocdao, Masago, & Kaiware
Stanford Roll21,00 US$
Spicy Tuna (Outside) | (Inside) Eel, Avocado & crunchy tempura bits
Volcano Roll21,00 US$
Baked Salmon & Spicy Mayo (Outside) | (Inside) Spicy Tuna, & crunchy tempura
Regular Rolls
Spicy Tuna Roll10,00 US$
A unique twist on a common roll that includes crunchy tempura bits
Spicy Salmon Roll10,00 US$
A unique twist on a common roll that includes crunchy tempura bits
Spicy Yellowtail Roll10,00 US$
A unique twist on a common roll that includes crunchy tempura bits
Spicy Scallop Roll12,00 US$
A unique twist on a common roll that includes crunchy tempura bits
California Roll11,50 US$
Real crab and fresh avocado
Tuna Avocado Roll10,00 US$
Salmon Avocado Roll10,00 US$
Salmon Cucumber Roll10,00 US$
Eel Avocado Roll11,50 US$
Eel Cucumber Roll11,50 US$
Shrimp Avocado Roll9,00 US$
Shrimp Cucumber Roll9,00 US$
Toro Scallion Roll15,00 US$
Yellowtail Scallion Roll9,00 US$
Tekka Roll9,00 US$
Tekka roll is a traditional word for Tuna Roll
Salmon Roll9,00 US$
Regular Roll (Vegetable)
Avocado Roll7,00 US$
Cucumber Roll7,00 US$
Kanpyo Roll7,00 US$
Kanpyo is a traditionally prepared dried gourd
Natto Roll7,00 US$
Oshinko Roll6,50 US$
Vegetable Roll16,00 US$
Our unique vegetable roll consists of spinach, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, kaiware, yamagobo, shiso, kanpyo, and shiitake
Hand Rolls
Shrimp Cucumber Hand Roll5,50 US$
Eel Avocado Hand Roll6,00 US$
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll7,00 US$
A unique twist on a common roll that includes crunchy tempura bits
California Hand Roll7,00 US$
Real crab and fresh avocado
Toro Scallion Hand Roll9,00 US$
Eel Cucumber Hand Roll6,00 US$
Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll6,00 US$
A unique twist on a common roll that includes crunchy tempura bits
Spicy Scallop Hand Roll7,00 US$
A unique twist on a common roll that includes crunchy tempura bits
Salmon Cucumber Hand Roll6,00 US$
Salmon Avocado Hand Roll6,00 US$
Spicy Salmon Hand Roll6,00 US$
A unique twist on a common roll that includes crunchy tempura bits
Shrimp Avocado Hand Roll5,50 US$
Kanpyo Hand Roll4,00 US$
Kanpyo is a traditionally prepared dried gourd
Cucumber Hand Roll4,00 US$
Tekka Hand Roll5,50 US$
Tekka roll is a traditional word for Tuna Roll
Rice, Soup, & Extra Sauce
Miso Soup4,00 US$
Crafted in the traditional method by making our own 'dashi' (broth) from grounded Katsuo and Konbu. Combined carefully with softened miso paste. Combined with tofu, seaweed, and green onion before serving
Rice3,00 US$
JIN SHO uses Tamaki Gold for both white-rice & sushi-rice as it is the highest quality. Rice Type: White Rice, Sushi Rice, Brown Rice (+$1)
Extra Sauce (Sushi Bar)1,00 US$
Sauce Choice (Sushi Bar): Ponzu, Yuzu Soy, Eel Sauce, Extra Sauce
Brown Rice4,00 US$
Brown Rice
Sake, Shochu, & Beer
Junmai Sake
Nishida "Denshu"
Country Squire - Umami goodness & a clean finish
- Bottle70,00 US$
Kuzuryu
Nine-Headed Dragon - Light bodied yet beguilingly full flavored
- Bottle56,00 US$
Ginjo (Premium) Sake
Dewazakura "Namagenshu"
Green Ridge - Primal Strength - Brisk & clean, with an engaging lift at first sip
- Bottle68,00 US$
Kamoizumi "Red Maple"
2 Year Aged Namagenshu - Potent & flavorful - the perfect gentleman's sipping sake
- Bottle60,00 US$
Kokuryu "Tokusen"
Crystal Dragon - Decisive taste, imperturbable balance
- Bottle76,00 US$
Koshi No Kanbai "Tokusen"
Vanishing Point - Ineffable flavors diffuse & converge at mind's edge
- Bottle60,00 US$
Sohomare "Junmai Ginjo"
Indigo - Robustly clean with rich, elegant flavor hues
- Bottle68,00 US$
Daiginjo ("Top-Shelf" Premium) Sake
Masumi "Yumedono"
Mansion of Dreams - Lovely at first sip, multi-layered, a perfect finish
- Bottle175,00 US$
Hakkaisan "Kowagura"
Pays homage to umami while retaining a smooth & refreshing taste
- Bottle170,00 US$
Kokuryu "Ryu"
Gold Dragon - Assertive yet gentle, delicate yet robust
- Bottle160,00 US$
Tedorigawa "Tsuyusanzen"
A Thousand Drops of Dew - Resplendently elegant, a magnificent expression of the Kanazawa style
- Bottle148,00 US$
Sohomare "Kimoto" Junmai Daiginjo
Tuxedo - Incisive taste, supple body, subdued aroma
- Bottle128,00 US$
Dewazakura "Ichiro"
Abbey Road - Billowing meadowy flavors, then a dry, gently fading finish
- Bottle103,00 US$
Hoyo "Kura No Hana"
Fair Maiden - A truly light sake with sweetness, delicacy, & finesse
- Bottle62,00 US$
- Competition Grade90,00 US$
Kamoizumi "Junmai Daiginjo"
Autumn Elixir - Tawny deslight, with a touch of persimmon
- Bottle62,00 US$
Koshi No Kanbai "Muku"
Pure Realm - Firmly balanced, with a rich, yet transparently clear, flavor profile
- Bottle90,00 US$
Tamagawa "Kinsho"
Heart of Gold - Round, full-flavored, with gamboling fruit & floral displays
- Bottle90,00 US$
Tedorigawa "Kinka"
Gold Blossom - Vivid & poised, like plum blossoms at winter's end
- Bottle63,00 US$
Specialty Sake
Kamoizumi "Umeshu"
Umelicious - Tart, sweet, piquant: umelicious!
- Bottle63,00 US$
Tamagawa "Time Machine"
Heirloom Amber Sake - Sweet, savory, a& full of umami goodness
- Bottle38,00 US$
Kamoizumi "Nigori Ginjo"
Summer Snow - Lively, voluptuous - a deluxe label for nigori fans
- Bottle45,00 US$
Dewazakura "Sarasara Nigori"
Sarasara - Lively aroma, vibrant flavor, icy clarity
- Bottle56,00 US$
Dewazakura "Tobiroku"
Festival of Stars - Dry, crisp, & effervescent: an exhilarating sake for champagne lovers
- Bottle28,00 US$
Shochu
Kaido
Sweet Potato
- Bottle58,00 US$
Genkai "Iki"
Barley
- Bottle65,00 US$
Iichiko
Barley
- Bottle42,00 US$
Toyonaga
Rice
- Bottle65,00 US$
Beer
Kirin Beer
- Small Bottle6,00 US$
- Large Bottle9,00 US$
Asahi Beer
- Small Bottle6,00 US$
- Large Bottle9,00 US$
Echigo Beer
- Small Bottle6,00 US$
- Large Bottle8,00 US$
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Fiji Water4,50 US$
Pellegrino5,00 US$
Iced Green Tea3,50 US$
Oolong Tea3,25 US$
Orange Juice3,25 US$
Ramune4,50 US$
Japanese Soda with a Marble
7-Up3,00 US$
Diet 7-Up3,00 US$
Diet Coke3,00 US$
Coke3,00 US$
Perrier3,50 US$
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