Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:30 PM
| Monday | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Palo Alto: 3:03 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (650) 321-3454 to confirm.
Location & directions
454 South California AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94306
About Jin Sho
Located at 454 South California Avenue in Palo Alto, California, Jin Sho is a Japanese restaurant. Our Palo Alto guide covers 193 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Jin Sho is open 6 days a week, usually 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (closed Sunday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 5 days of the week.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (650) 321-3454.
Quick facts
- Category
- Japanese Restaurant
- Address
- 454 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Phone
- (650) 321-3454
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (closed Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 12 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Japanese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Jin Sho’s weekday schedule with 6 other Japanese restaurants in Palo Alto. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:45 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:15 AM) and closes at 9:30 PM, later than 83% of them (typical closing time: 8:15 PM).
In total it is open about 36.3 hours a week, 19 hours fewer than the local median of 55. 100% of Japanese restaurants in Palo Alto open on Sundays; Jin Sho does not.
Compared with 6 other Japanese restaurants in Palo Alto that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Japanese restaurants in California
Based on 126 menus with 13,104 priced items from Japanese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $18.95.
We don’t have Jin Sho’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Japanese restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 57% | $6.50 |
| Miso Soup | 49% | $3.50 |
| California Roll | 48% | $9.47 |
| Shrimp Tempura | 44% | $11.49 |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | 43% | $10.00 |
| Gyoza | 40% | $9.00 |
| Seaweed Salad | 37% | $8.05 |
| Rainbow Roll | 30% | $18.00 |
Calculated from 126 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Jin Sho there are 41 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 52 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (9), Chinese (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (3).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Japanese restaurants are within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is Ramen Kowa, < 0.1 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianTerún Pizzeria< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodKali Greek Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianNamaste< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisIzzy's Brooklyn Bagels< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternMediterranean Wraps< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Japanese restaurant
Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.
What to order
- Nigiri – fish over rice; the purest test of quality
- Ramen – tonkotsu, shoyu or miso broths at specialist shops
- Chirashi or a bento box – good value at lunch
- Gyoza and edamame – easy starters for the table
Good to know
- Lunch sets are usually much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Omakase counters often have fixed seatings – book ahead and arrive on time.
- Nigiri is traditionally eaten in one bite; a little soy sauce on the fish, not the rice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Jin Sho's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Jin Sho open on Sunday?
No, Jin Sho is closed on Sundays.
Where is Jin Sho located?
Jin Sho is located at 454 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
What is the phone number of Jin Sho?
You can call Jin Sho at (650) 321-3454.
Does Jin Sho offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Jin Sho. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Jin Sho open late?
Yes – Jin Sho is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Jin Sho?
There are 52 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Jin Sho. Nearby options include Terún Pizzeria (< 0.1 mi), Kali Greek Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and Namaste (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Japanese restaurants near Jin Sho?
3 other Japanese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Ramen Kowa, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Japanese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 126 menus with 13,104 priced items from Japanese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $18.95.
Nearby places
All in Palo Alto
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