Jin Sho Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Jin Sho, a Japanese-Asian Fusion Sushi Bar located in Palo Alto, CA. With a diverse menu offering fresh nigiris, sashimi, omakase sushi, and innovative dishes like the Hojicha latte, Jin Sho has garnered praise for its exceptional quality and reasonable pricing. Customers rave about the melt-in-your-mouth Toro pieces, flavorful chirashi bowls, and the unique rainbow roll. The cozy ambiance, attentive service, and high-quality, fresh ingredients make dining at Jin Sho a delightful experience. While some reviews note slower service, the overall consensus is positive, with patrons appreciating the compact tables, clean environment, and friendly chefs. Whether you're craving traditional sushi or creative rolls, Jin Sho is a must-visit destination for a satisfying and memorable dining experience.
Sushi A La Carte
Salmon Toro
(Sake Toro)
King White Salmon (Wild)
King Salmon, Chinook Salmon
Tsumu Buri
Yellowtail family
Uni Japan
Uni from Hokkaido Japan. This Uni called "Bafun Uni" is gold colored and sweet.
Isaki
Threeline grunt. A seasonal fish that reaches its full flavor starting from June. The chefs lightly broil skin side of the fish to complement its delicate, light and sweet flavor.
Ebi
shrimp
Hotaru Ika
Firefly Squid
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna from Kyushu Japan
Masago
King Salmon(Copper River)
Chinook Salmon
Ebodai (Butter Fish)
Butter Fish
Salmon
(Sake)
White Tuna (Albacore)
Nihamaguri
Nihamaguri (Hard Clam) is a savory shellfish dish that is best described as a rich ocean flavor.
Hakkaku (Sailfin Porcher)
Knife jaw snapper
Kani
snow crab
Live Octopus
uncooked Mizu Tako(Giant octopus) from Hokkaido Japan
Kanpachi
Amber Jack
Sockeye Salmon (Copper River)
Katsuo (Suma)
Suma Katsuo is Bonito family they are considered among the best.
Saba (Japan) Aburi
Kegani is called 'Hairy Crab' or 'Horse Hair Crab' due to the shell being covered in gold colored hair. Despite its odd sounding name the crab is considered one of the most premium and delicious species of crab. The crab itself is relatively small but with a sweet, dense, and rich flavor. The kegani is often best during the winter.
Saba
(Mackerel)
Yellowtail Toro
(Hamachi Toro)
Yari Ika
Yari squid from Kyushu Japan
Sock Eye Salmon (Wild)
Tachiuo
cutlass fish, scabbard fish.
Wagyu
A grade Wagyu Ribeye from Miyazaki Japan. salt and pepper lightly seared
Kisu
Japanese Whiting - A extremely lean with a subtle clean flavor. The fish is considered a seasonal staple in early summer.
Kawahagi
filefish with soy marinaded kimo(liver)
Nishin
herring from Japan
Kegani (Hairy Crab)
boil live hairy crab from Hokkaido
Sable (Black Cod)
(Gindara)
Sawara (Spanish Mackerel)
Spanish Mackerel
Chu Toro
This toro is 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.
Kasugo (Sakura Flavor)
Baby Led Snapper marinated with salted cherry blossom leafJapanese tradition of spring flavor
Suzuki
Tako
Octopus (cooked)
Aji (Horse Mackerel)
horse mackerel, jack mackerel
Shirako
Shirako is the sperm-sac of the Tara fish and is considered a delicacy in Japan. It may sound slightly odd served as a sushi except when considering that eggs are commonly consumed.
Buri (Wild Yellowtail)
Wild Yellowtail. started season until beginning of February
Aburi Toro
garlic soy marinaded bluefin toro then lightly seared
Yagara
Tuna
(Maguro)
Iwana (Arctic Char)
Arctic Char from Island
Kinmedai
Alfonsino
Live Scallop
Sanma
Sanma(pacific saurry. sardine family) is representative fish that feels autumn. season has just started till end of December.
Eel
(Unagi)
Samekawa Karei
Shark Skin Flounder, it is like a Halibut
Botan Ebi
Sweet shrimp consumed raw and has a sweet taste (unlike the regular Ebi)
Sumi Ika
Cuttlefish from Japan
White Tuna Toro
Albacore Tuna belly
Snow Crab
boil snow crab
Akodai (Pacific Red Rockfish)
Bluefin Zuke
Soy-marinated Hon-maguro (Bluefin Tuna) imported from Kyushu, Japan. The term "Zuke" in sushi refers to "marinated in soy sauce". At Jinsho we marinate the fish in our handcrafted soy-sauce blend and adjust the length of time according to each fish. The chefs recommend enjoying this piece with no soy sauce.
Medai
Giant Butter Fish
Fuji Masu (Mt Fuji Trout)
farm raised snow trout from Japan
Tsubugai
Whelk(conch) clam from Hokkaido
Yellowtail
(Hamachi)
Tamago
Inari
sushi rice covered by sweet soy taste fried bean card
Uni (Santa Barbara)
sea urchin from Santa Barbara
Shima Aji
White Trevally
Amadai (White)
Tilefish
Tai
Japanese Red Snapper
Nodoguro
Extremely rare. Normally called Akamutsu but because their throat is black colored they are called "Nodoguro" (Black Throat). In English they are called Black Throat Seaperch. They have white meat that is more tender and fatty.
Anago
solt water eel
Hoho
Bluefin Hoho is the "cheek" portion of the fish. A lbs Tuna holds only oz of this portion of the fish (or .%). The texture is similar to beef tataki. At Jin Sho we proudly serve this extremely rare dish with grated garlic and scallion.
Oh Toro
This toro is 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.
Coho Salmon (Wild)
Gizzard Shad
Ikura
Salmon Caviar marinated in our handcrafted soy sauce
Katsuo
Tataki style Bonito
Shira Uo
Ice fish
Iwashi (Sardine)
sardine from Japan
Tobiuo (Flying Fish)
Hiramasa
Amber Jack family
Hokke
Japanese Ling Cod Fish from Hokkaido
Sayori
The Japanese Halfbeak is a semi-transparent fish that is difficult to obtain as it spoils quickly and therefore must be served as fresh as possible. This fish is best during late fall and early spring.
Hirame
Fluke
Hotate
(Scallop)
Eel Shirayaki
steamed then grilled fresh eel with yuzu kosho. not with sweet kabayaki sauce.
Kamasu (Red Barracuda)
Red Barracuda from Japan
Spicy Scallop Roll
Salmon Cucumber Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Shrimp Tempura & Asparagus
Salmon Skin Roll
Grilled Salmon Skin, Avocado, Masago, Cucumber, Scallion, KaiwareWrapped up by thinly sliced cucumber
Vegetable Roll
Ume Shiso Roll
Tekka Roll
Tuna (Maguro)
Eel Cucumber Roll
er Roll
Foie Gras Roll
Sauteed foie gras with eel sauce. Rolled with avocado, kanpyo, masago, scallion, and kaiware
Fantasy Roll
Spicy Tuna with Tempura Bits and Spicy Yellowtail on top
El Camino Roll
Eel (Outside) | Real Crab & Cucumber (Inside)
Oshinko Roll
Eel Avocado Roll
Giants Roll
Salmon, Eel, Kanpyo, Avocado with Crunchy Tempura Bits
Cucumber Roll
Vegetarian. Cucumber with Shiso Leaf, a delicious, fresh combo!
Salmon Avocado Roll
Dragon Roll
Eel, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura
Spicy Tuna Roll
with Crunch Tempura Bits inside.
Spicy Salmon Roll
Toro Scallion Roll
Stanford Roll
Spicy Tuna, Eel, Avocado with Crunchy Tempura inside!
Tuna Avocado Roll
Kanpyo Roll
Shrimp Avocado Roll
Volcano Roll
Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Crunch Tempura bits baked with Spicy Mayo!
California Roll
Avocado Roll
Vegetarian.
Natto Roll
Shawn Roll
Spicy Ponzu Tuna Roll
Spider Roll
Soft Shell Crab Tempura, Avocado, Masago, Cucumber, Kaiware
Yellowtail Scallion Roll
Yellowtail & Green Onion
Shrimp Cucumber Roll
Rainbow Roll
Tuna, Salmon, Albacore, Crab, Avocado, & Crunch Tempura Bits!
Spicy Yellow Tail Roll
Rolls
Salad
Mix Seaweed Salad
red, white,green Tosaka seaweed, wakame and mozuku
Tuna Sashimi Salad
seared Tuna with black pepper, organic mix greens, choice of dressing
Grilled Chicken Breast Salad
Slow cooked chicken breast that has been grilled to finish with organic mix greens (with choice of dressing).
House Salad
Organic mixed greens with your choice of onion soy dressing , miso dressing, or ginger dressing. A simple yet popular dish due to our hand-made dressing.
Soft Shell Crab Salad
deep fried soft shell crab with organic mix greens, come with spicy lemon dressing
Kokuryu "Hachijuhachigo" Daiginjo Sake
Eighty-eight is a supremely lucky number in Japan, suggesting as it does the character for rice. An excellent, perfectly balanced daiginjo rich with umami undertones.
Kokuryu "Nizaemon" Junmai Daiginjo Sake
Extremely Limited Release sake:A junmai daiginjo named after Kokuryus founder, Nizaemon uses every precious drop from the moromi, collected in -liter tobin bottles and matured using Kokuryus original method. The result is a sake with rich and elegant flavor.
Kokuryu "Ishidaya" Junmai Daiginjo Sake
Extremely Limited Release sake:Years of gentle maturation at low temperatures bring this junmai daiginjo to unparalleled mellowness and fullness of flavor. Youd expect nothing less from a sake that bears Kokuryus original name.
Kokuryu "Shizuku" Daiginjo Sake
An elegant daiginjo named after the fresh, clear liquid collected drop by drop from cotton bags filled with moromi, or sake mash. Its clean and beautiful flavor will remind you of the coldest day in winter.
Rare Sake (Limited Quantity)
Udon, Soba
Tempura Zaru Soba
Cold buckwheat noodle with Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura
Yaki Udon
Pan fried Udon w/julian vegetables, chicken, garlic butter, soy flavor
Plain Soba
Nabeyaki Udon
Udon w/fish broth soup, shrimp tempura, chicken, poached egg, spinac, and scallions.
Plain Udon
Kamo(Roasted Duck) Soba
buckwheat noodle in hot fish broth with oven roasted Canadian duck
Kamo (Roasted Duck) Udon
buckwheat noodle in hot fish broth with oven roasted Canadian duck
Tempura Zaru Udon
Spicy Miso Udon With Oysters
Udon noodle boiled in fish and oyster based soup with garlic, chili and hot sesame oil peblended Miso
Hot Green Tea
Our House Green Tea (Hot)
Drinks
Sushi-Bar Entree
Sushi Omakase Special pc+roll
Sushi Omakase pc with Toro/scallion Roll includes Oh Toro, Uni from Japan and Botan Prawns
p Yellowtail Set
Sashimi Regular
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Hirame, Saba, Tako (contents subject to change)
Sashimi Deluxe
Chu Toro, Bluefin Tuna, Kanpachi, Sockeye Salmon, Salmon, Hotate, (contents subject to change)
p Tuna Set
Chirashi
Assorted sliced fish over sushi rice. (Assortment of fish may vary on the day.)
Sashimi Omakase
Best of the Best !!! 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
Sushi & Roll Set
nigiri accompanied with our Jin-Sho-style Spicy Tuna Roll. Nigiri will consist of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and of the freshest fish chosen by our chefs.
p Salmon Set
p Bluefin Tuna Set
Limited Quantity
Sushi Omakase pc
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.
Miso Soup
Traditional style miso soup crafted from our dashi and softened miso paste.
Extra Sauce
Brown Rice
White Rice
Sides
Kitchen Entree
Fried Oyster Entree
Panko Oysters fried to perfection with a side of rice and salad.
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Entree
Shirmp & 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.
Wagyu Steak
oz Wagyu (Grade A) Steak imported from Miyazaki, Japan.
Wild Salmon Entree
Grilled wild salmon serviced with a bed of rice and nori.
Two River Sir Loin Steak (oz)
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.
Chicken Teriyaki Entree
Grilled Chicken with our original Jin Sho style teriyaki sauce. Comes with a side of seasoned rice and salad with onion soy dressing
New York Strip Loin Steak oz
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.
Karaage Chicken Entree
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
Vegetable Tempura Entree
Vegetarian. - 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 Yaki-Niku Entree
Grade A marbled thin sliced Wagyu served over rice made with handcrafted yaki-niku sauce. Grade A is the absolute highest quality of beef globally.
Black Cod Entree
Our signature dish. Black cod marinated for days in our special miso and grilled. Comes with a side of seasoned rice and salad with onion soy dressing.
Sohomare "Junmai Ginjo"
Indigo - Robustly clean with rich, elegant flavor hues. Indigo Essence embodies a robustly clean profile with rich, elegant flavor hues. Much like indigo dyers who strive for vivid, deep color, this sake mirrors those qualities. It perfectly expresses the taste rather than aroma style of ginjo sake-making, offering a refined and vivid experience for the palate.
Dewazakura "Tobiroku"
Festival of Stars - Dry, crisp, & effervescent: an exhilarating sake for champagne lovers. Tobiroku is a sparkling sake, produced through secondary fermentation in the bottle, much like champagne. Crisp and dry with a lively effervescence, its a refreshing companion for any occasion.
Kamoizumi "Junmai Daiginjo"
Discover the subtle elegance of Autumn Breeze, a daiginjo sake with faint notes of persimmon, shiitake, and autumn leaves. This label strikes the perfect balance of tartness, shibumi (astringency), and sweetness, making it exceptionally easy to drink. Enjoy a refined sake experience that captures the essence of fall with every sip.
Kamoizumi "Nigori Ginjo"
Indulge in the ultimate Nigori experience with Summer Snow, a deluxe label for true enthusiasts. Coarsely filtered, undiluted, and unpasteurized, this sake offers an authentic "fresh-from-the-vat" taste. The aroma of fresh-cut hay and grapes invites you into a luscious carnival of flavors. With a gentle viscosity, it delights the palate with a full rush of melon and cotton candy, finishing on a dry, subtle note. Visually resembling egg drop soup or a snow globe, its dramatic appearance matches its rich and creamy taste from start to finish.
Sohomare "Kimoto"
Experience a contemporary rendition of the traditional kimoto style with Eternal Elegance. Achieved through meticulous blending and aging, this sake presents a soft yet poised first sip, followed by a rich body and deep flavor. Enhanced by a subdued, elegant aroma, it embodies a masculine daiginjo expression, offering a refined and sophisticated tasting experience.
Kuzuryu "Junmai"
Nine-Headed Dragon- Full-bodied but clean tasting, with a dry finish.
Hoyo "Kura No Hana"
Fair Maiden - A truly light sake with sweetness, delicacy, & finesse. Crafted from a specialty rice grown exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture, Kura no Hana offers an airily light profile with a delicate hint of anise. Its smooth texture and gentle aroma extend a demure invitation to the refined world of sake enjoyment, making it a perfect choice for those seeking elegance and subtlety in their sake experience.
Dewazakura "Ichiro"
Highly acclaimed in overseas markets and awarded Champion Sake at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London, Dewazakura Ichiro Junmai Daiginjo stands out with its high level of rice polishing and low-temperature fermentation. This sake offers a fruity aroma and smooth flavor, making it ideal for newcomers to sake. It also serves as a great pairing sake for regular sake drinkers. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, Dewazakura Ichiro is a versatile choice for any occasion.
Dewazakura "Namagenshu"
Green Ridge - Primal Strength - Brisk & clean, with an engaging lift at first sip. Experience the vibrant flavors of Spring Zest, an unpasteurized nama sake. The first sip delivers a noticeable lift, followed by a pleasant tartness and a brisk finish. Its lively taste pairs perfectly with spicy foods, making it a versatile and refreshing choice.
Koshi No Kanbai "Muku"
Sake Bottles (Top )
Appetizer
Karaage Chicken Appetizer
Japanese fried chicken - a classic dish consisting of tender and tender chicken thighs.
Tuna Sashimi Salad
Organic mix green with black pepper seared Tuna come with onion soy dressing on the side
Popcorn Shrimp W/Spicy Mayo
pc of Shrimp Tempura with spicy mayo on the side.
Shrimp Temp. A La Carte
Shrimp fried to perfection with our light and airy tempura batter.
Hamachi Kama
Grilled Yellowtail Collar
Black Cod Appetizer
Our signature dish in a appetizer format (No Rice / Salad compared to the Bento Version)
Vegetable Tempura Appetizer
kinds of Vegetable Tempura.
Shrimp & Veg. Tempura Appetizer
Shrimp & kinds of vegetable battered in our light and airy tempura batter fried to perfection. Served with our handcrafted Tempura broth.
Sweet Corn Tempura W/ Matcha Salt
One of our most popular appetizers!Sweet fresh corn tempura sprinkled with Matcha Salt.
New Style Sahimi (White Fish)
garlic, ginger and sesame seed on white fish soaked in yuzu soy sauce and lightly cook with hot sesame oil.
Bluefin Tuna Cheek Steak
Ankimo Appetizer
Monkfish Liver - Considered to be the equivalent of foie gras in the sushi world with JIN SHO sauce & garnish.
Wagyu Tataki
thin slice seared A wagyu, served with ponzu
Nasu Miso
kinds of vegetable battered in our light and airy tempura batter fried to perfection. Served with our handcrafted Tempura broth.
New Style Sashimi (Salmon)
garlic, ginger and sesame seed on white fish soaked in yuzu soy sauce and lightly cook with hot sesame oil.
Edamame
Cooked soybean served sprinkled with salt.
Agedashi Tofu
Delicately fried tofu with an airy crunch covered in our handcrafted Tempura broth. Garnished with scallion, spicy radish, seaweed, and nameko mushrooms.
Salmon Jalapeno
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.
Yellow Tail Jalapeno
One of our most popular appetizers!Yellow Tail sashimi covered in Garlic and Jalapeno served w/ Yuzu Soy.