Shinkai Sushi

Food & service was a 10/10! Called on Friday evening to make a reservation for 8 on the following Saturday @ 12:30. They were able to make our reservation with no problem. We arrived around 12:20 on Saturday & were seated immediately. The menu wasn't long, which I prefer because a long menu can get overwhelming. I ordered the orange ocean roll & the dragon roll - both 10/10. Very filling & flavorful. They also have a lunch menu, which I am surprised about because most places have a lunch menu that is only for Mondays-Fridays. Great place & staff was very friendly!

Ambiance- 4/5standard simple neighborhood restaurant in a strip mallService- 4/5The restaurant filled up quickly. It seemed the kitchen may have been running a bit behind. Food- 4/5Fresh fish. The proportion of the cuts on the sashimi combo sampler seemed a bit small. The toro with uni was delicious as expected. The fried tofu appetizer came last which was odd- perhaps due to kitchen operations.

4.28 stars Shinkai Sushi is placed on the ground floor of this plaza. Lots of parking (but definitely looks like it could get really packed!) Staff are super friendly, food comes out fairly quickly and most importantly the fish is pretty fresh! The only downside is that most of the rolls were Salmon. Not many tuna options :/

Tried the omasake and it isn't really worth the hype. The fish came out quite cold and the wasabi/rice flavor isn't that flavorful that would make the sushi standout. We also tried the salmon salmon roll and it was ok, it was thin slices of salmon and the rest cucumber and tempura. The kaarage was not it. It was salty, chewy, and the breading was very doughy. Overall the service was great but the food quality was not it.

Fabulous little spot located in Ulferts Center!! It is a small restaurant, but super cozy (in a good way). The rustic wood top tables and adorable soy sauce bottles and dishes are too cute. The food is very good; traditional menu. Complimentary edamame and tea. We had:Spicy tuna rollsLion King Roll California RollJapanese Fried TofuChicken Teriyaki Matcha cheesecake (I don't see this on the menu) but they gifted us with a slice and sang happy birthday to my daughter. The servers are very friendly; and gracious. My youngest requested we go there more often.Price wise - the check was about 1/2 what I pay at our other favorite Japanese restaurant in Dublin, but I still love that other spot too!I absolutely recommend Shinkai!

Headed here for a early dinner and was pleasantly surprised! We got seated right away and they gave us edamame on the house! The service was very fast and friendly. We ordered two rolls and 3 nigiris - which ended up being the perfect amount for two people. The fish was fresh and perfectly executed! The sake sampler was a great addition to the dinner. Each of the sake cards had notes and what we should pair each with. The presentation was A+! I will definitely be coming here again!

Great service, food, and price! I came at opening time on Valentine's Day without a reservation and got seated right away. The restaurant was full by 5:30. I got the prime set, toro nigiri, and oyster uni shot; all were delicious. The fish was so fresh and served at just the right temperature. The fish to rice ratio was perfect. My only feedback is the rice could be more seasoned and to not have duplicates in any nigiri sets. Service here is 10/10. Since they just opened, they offered complimentary edamame and ice cream. This is a great sushi spot for date night or after shopping at the Livermore outlets. I would definitely come back.

We were warmly greeted and served by Jack. He said he was "just a worker," but he was definitely a humble manager/owner. He was fast, quick-witted, and dedicated. My tuna belly and uni special was fresh and succulent. The tuna belly was lightly seared and so big that it slightly overpowered the uni. No complaints about big, tender tuna belly though! There were two pieces, so with the second piece, I savored the uni separately. So creamy, fresh, and wonderfully sweet. It was my Dad's favorite - I used to watch him eat sea urchins straight out of their spiny shells. He called it "ono" and ever since trying it in Hawaii (with pasta), I fully agree. I was too scared to try them when I was a kid, but dang I was missing out all those years! My generous sister shared some of her Kake Udon soup. Delicious broth full of umami with mushrooms, bonito flakes, seaweed and green onions. The noodles were perfectly tender. Our mom also loved her Tempura Udon.My son said his Chicken Katsu was the best he's tried. He gave me a couple slices and they were amazingly tender and delicately crispy. The dipping sauce was savory, sweet, and tangy.We also shared edamame, Chicken kara-age, California Rolls, a Dragon Roll, and Shrimp Tempura rolls. All great and fairly priced too. Even the house salad was excellent - so crunchy and fresh!Love that my son appreciated and recognized this food as art. We will definitely come back!

2.14.25 I wanted sushi for lunch and this place just happened to be close to the infusion center. Came here after hubby's infusion for vday lunch and we got no regrets. Fish and rice ratio on the nigiri is on point! The fish are THICK and fresh! So yummy. The Hellboy is supposedly spicy but it was not per husband. The place is clean and the service is fast and efficient. I have a feeling that we will be back here again real soon. I always crave sushi.

The food here is delicious, made fresh and nicely portioned! Let me tell you, my favorite item here was probably the Japanese Tofu (agedashi tofu)!! It's not soaking in the sauce like most places. There's a nice drizzle on each tofu, and trust me. The sauce is flavorful and enough for each tofu. Each piece is evenly fried and crispy while the inside is still soft and smooth. So yummy!!! Tempura is also nicely deep fried. Omakase is fresh. Yum all around. The employees were all very nice and friendly and although there was a slight wait for our food, they were very apologetic and kind. It was busy! But this definitely will be my go to sushi spot in Dublin!