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Sushi Kinsen

Redwood City, CA · Sushi · $$$

About Chef Jason Sen Li:
Chef Jason Sen Li began working in sushi at 18 and already had years of experience when he joined the San Francisco project announced in 2018 as Hashida Sushi and later opened as Sushi Nagai. There, he trained under Chef Seto while also learning from Chef Hajime and other Japanese chefs; before returning to Japan, Chef Seto entrusted Jason with his personal recipe notebook. Jason later co-founded Tancho and, in 2024, Nagai Edomae Sushi as a co-owner supporting its chef,...

The Kinsen Omakase $235 per guest | No mandatory service charge Bento Takeout — scroll to the bottom to order. (Reserve your counter seat above.) Authentic Japanese flavor begins with learning directly from Japanese masters. Kinsen omakase is inspired by Sushi Sanshin of Osaka, Japan. Every course reflects an unwavering pursuit of the flavors found at Japan’s finest sushi counters, shaped by seasonality, restraint, and the enduring spirit of shokunin. Reservations Reservations are accepted exclusively through Tock. Limited walk-ins may occasionally be accommodated before either seating begins, with the best availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Walk-in seating is not guaranteed. Each dinner seating accommodates up to 10 guests. Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday through Sunday * First seating: 5:30 PM * Second seating: 8:00 PM Closed Monday and Thursday. Corkage Policy * $65 per bottle of 750 ml or smaller, up to three bottles per party * $125 per bottle from 751 ml to 1,800 ml * Beyond three bottles, an additional $50 fee applies to each bottle, in addition to the standard corkage fee Late Arrivals Omakase service begins promptly, and a 15-minute grace period applies to all reservations. Guests arriving more than 15 minutes after their scheduled seating may be declined. When a late arrival can be accommodated, full service and the complete progression of courses cannot be guaranteed. Please allow additional travel time, as traffic and parking can be challenging before the first seating. Cancellation, Rescheduling and Transfers Cancellation charges are assessed per guest: * More than 48 hours before the reservation: no charge * Within 48 hours but more than 24 hours before the reservation: $100 per guest * Within 24 hours of the reservation or in the event of a no-show: the full menu price of $235 per guest Reservations may be rescheduled or transferred to another guest at least 48 hours before the scheduled seating. Dress Code Business casual. Elegant attire is encouraged. Parking Street parking and several public parking facilities are available nearby: * Jefferson Avenue Public Parking — 830 Jefferson Avenue * Main Street Lot, behind USPS — 855 Jefferson Avenue * Marshall Street Garage — 750 Marshall Street All parking locations are in Redwood City. Children Due to the length and nature of the experience, we kindly recommend that young children not attend. Mature children who can comfortably participate in the complete omakase experience are welcome. Accessibility Sushi Kinsen is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us in advance if we can assist with any accessibility needs. Private Events and Buyouts For private-event and full-buyout inquiries, please contact sushikinsen@gmail.com. Dietary Restrictions and Allergies Our omakase is presented as a fixed and carefully sequenced progression. We cannot accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, no-fish, no-seafood, or extensive shellfish-free requests. Minor accommodations for certain sensitivities may be considered with advance notice, but flexibility is limited and substitutions cannot be guaranteed. Guests with severe allergies must contact us before booking. Due to shared preparation areas and the nature of the menu, we may be unable to safely accommodate certain allergies. Our commitment is to preserve the integrity of authentic Edomae sushi. Consumer Advisory Our menu includes raw and undercooked seafood and eggs. Consuming raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness, particularly for individuals with certain medical conditions. Although we uphold rigorous standards of sourcing and handling, dishes may contain or come into contact with dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.

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