Gintei

We had the omakase and it was delicious and beautiful! 10 beautiful pieces of fish, all of them with unique flavor profiles (some delicate and light, some strong and fatty- all delicious). Our wait staff was super attentive and efficient, and the atmosphere they created was fun and welcoming. The parking situation is basically street parking, we didn't have a problem finding a spot a bit down the way. We came on a cold night and got the hot tea- was perfect to accompany the meal.

Looking for restaurant near our client's office, my team and I found Gintei through a quick Google search. Everyone was onboard for sushi, and the reviews looked solid. We didn't see an option to reserve a table, but we called the restaurant and were informed that walk-ins were welcome. When we arrived around 5 PM on a weekday, we were surprised to see that we were the only group in the restaurant. As a result, were seated right away.Since we couldn't agree on individual rolls to share, we opted for the omakase experience for the entire table. This set featured a starter of a flaky, white fish, followed by ten pieces of onigiri (served five at a time). Each piece of fish was elaborately presented, and our server explained the types of fish for each round. The onigiri tasted fresh, and each piece had the perfect ratio of fish to rice. I was very full after consuming all of that sushi in a short amount of time, but the warm bowl of miso soup at the end of the meal was just what I needed.

We had omakasei at the sushi bar. The service was friendly. The chef would tell us the name of the fish but wouldn't volunteer any more information unless we ask. The sushi was served in relatively rapid succession. The pieces were fresh, and we had no complaints. They don't have an alcohol list for some reason. When I asked for sake, the server asked us for our preference and offered a recommendation. I had to ask to get the price of the bottle. It is reasonable, but it's weird that the price was not given. I had high hopes of making this our go-to sushi place, but it failed to reach our expectations this time. I am willing to give it another try and order a la carte.

I wanted to love this place - and I couldn't. The omakase is a fantastic value (given the quality of the fish, it's one of the best deals in the Bay Area). But service was too fast. I was in and out in less than an hour, even after ordering the 10-piece omakase and adding a number of other additional items. And given the place was mostly empty, there was no real need to rush what I've often felt should be a slow, patient meal. Instead, as I'm biting one piece, the chef is already making the next one.SLOW DOWN. It's an expensive, special occasion.The restaurant itself is sparse; that's typical of these omakase spots, but there's a lot of tables as well... Parking is challenging (though I did manage to secure one of the only two spots outside the restaurant). I won't go back - i just felt too rushed to really enjoy the meal. And that's disappointing because the fish itself is great.

Solid spot! The owner was our sushi chef on a Sunday night and we got bar seating. The omakase is $90 for 10 pieces but the owner was so chill, he hooked us up with 17 pieces! We also ordered the wagyu, extra amaebi nigiri, and uni at the end. Every piece was delicious and authentic. The tasting came with an appetizer and soup, too. We enjoyed our experience for my birthday celebration.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. Gintei is featured in the Michelin guide. Dining is indoors exclusively either at the bar, or indoors. Street parking is available. There appears to be 1-2 spaces to park in front of the restaurant.Started off with the salmon toro carpaccio and it was okay. The salmon appears to have been partially cooked. The sauce and the bed of vegetables were tasty.The seafood tempura was fantastic. Batter was light and there were a couple shrimps, fish, and some vegetables. The tempura came with a salt and soy sauce for dipping.The chicken karaage was excellent. Chicken was very fresh, moist, and came with a side of mayo for dipping.The Daniel roll was also tasty featuring real crab along with some fish which was also quite tasty.Service throughout the evening was attentive and cordial.~$40/head for a light dinner.

Every day, we pass by this non-descript restaurant located in a strip mall while picking up my son. We've noticed their white simple sign with black writing which is aesthetically pleasing but we've never paid much attention to the place. Recently we read about them in the Michelin guide and only then realized we were reading about the Gintei in our own little San Bruno. The building is tucked away in a strip mall and the door and windows are very non-descript. When pulling up front, I wasn't even sure I was at the right place. There are a few parking spots in front but parking was sparse in the area on a Sunday evening. We arrived late for 6pm reservations and were quickly greeted by friendly staff to let us know it would be a minute. The place was packed and we took the last available table. It was a very inviting place, very nicely decorated, charming and pleasant.Once we were taken to a table, I asked for a Sprite before we even sat down. My son's sugars were dropping. Without hesitation or questions or comments, not even a face, the server quickly brought me the Sprite.We perused their menu and decided to slowly order and try different things. Eventually we had the fish board brought to us so we could learn about the offerings for the evening. They had quite a large selection of fresh fish so it was difficult to decide. We ended up ordering a few dishes at a time to try and coursed out the evening and enjoyed it with a sake flight.To start off, we had Grilled Beef Tongue, a Tataki, Kurobuta Kukuni, Nyumen, and Oyster Shooters. Then Amaebi, Camino Roll, and two kinds of raw Tokyo Fish. Everything was delicious. The broth in the Nyumen was really tasty and it came out hot. The sake flight I had was so yummy, I had a hard time deciding which sake I liked more. The best part of the meal was the service. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The manager (or maybe owner) spoke Cantonese and Japanese. She spoke to us in Cantonese and entertained my husband's attempts so that always makes me happy. They came by to pick up plates as soon as you were done.We loved our meal. We will surely be back soon!

Food and service were good. No parking in front so need to park on the street.It's not bad but nothing really blowed my mind as the price is actually high. Low cost-performance ratio.

Omakase: 7/10, fresh and good but didn't blow me away Edamame: 6/10, standard edamame with no additional flavoringNyumen: 6/10Ohitashi: N/A we ordered but I didn't tryCalifornia roll: 4/10Kara-age: 6/10Special fish: - otoro: 6/10- amaebi: 4/10, fried portion was oily, breading was too thick, and it did not have enough salt. Raw portion was good- aji: 6/10

Went there for my boyfriend's birthday and we loved it! We sat at the sushi bar and each got the omakase set. This was our first time having an omakase tasting and it did not disappoint. There were 10 pieces in each set selected by chef's choice and we really enjoyed the experience of each piece coming out one by one. The sushi itself was very fresh. My favorite was the sweet shrimp, but my boyfriend loved the amber jack. The omakase set pairs really well with the sake flight. We chose the seasonal one and it was a great range of sweet to dry options. They also gave us a glass of our favorite one after trying them all. The only thing was that parking can be difficult as they don't have their own parking lot and there is only street/residential parking around. Overall, this is a great place for date night and we would definitely come back again!