Reviews of SHIN Japanese Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Oxford (Oxfordshire).

SHIN Japanese Restaurant

178 Reviews

130 Comments

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Authentic Japanese restaurant

92, Oxford OX1 2BU, United Kingdom

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Information of SHIN Japanese Restaurant, Restaurant in Oxford (Oxfordshire)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of SHIN Japanese Restaurant

S. H. T.

Wow. What a great find. Not on one of the busy streets, but still in the heart of Oxford. Fantastic food and good value. Authentic Japanese food and service. We had the: - Agedashi Tofu - Moriwase Tempura (veg & prawns) - Japanese Beef Curry & Rice (served in super hot stone bowl) - Pork Shogayaki Bento Box - 2 x tea, served in beautiful cast iron tea pots A bottle of tap water was already on the table, and they bring you clean glass with ice if you like your water super cold. Service was fast and food arrived quickly, though without feeling rushed. The meal came to just over £55 inc service charge. Really good value. Portions are decent. We were both hungry on arrival and was stuffed when leaving. Would defintely go again next time I'm in Oxford, and will try the sushi and sashimi. On a slow Monday early evening, it was interesting that a place was already filling up with a mainly Asian clientele. For those who are COVID risk averse, all the staff wore masks and they encouraged you to sanitise your hands as you entered. I really appreicated that. Note: It was cash only when we went because the card machine was down. Worth checking before you sit down so you don't get caught.

A. T.

If I could give this place more than 5* I would. So good that we went here twice in the two days we were in Oxford! A welcome addition to the Asian food scene in Oxford and one that I wish we had when I was studying here a few years ago! The Shokado bento is an absolute must get - beautiful presentation, delicious food, and at a very reasonable price of just ~£16. Absolutely a must visit!

E. K.

Amazing food and service. Our waitress was so friendly and happy, and it's possibly some of the best sushi I've ever had!

N.

Atmosphere was quiet, surprised they closed at 9pm, quite early for oxford restaurants. Service was good, and food came out quickly. Ordered the tonkatsu ramen with karrage, would've been nice to have a Mayonnaise sauce with the karrage to make it less dry Ramen was good, broth was not as rich as I'd had previously at other places though

H. Z.

Really easy to book through Facebook messenger, and the team were very responsive. We were seated very quickly and the staff were all extremely attentive and friendly. The food arrived piping hot and also very quickly. The miso soup was one of the most flavoursome I've ever had (and I've had a fair few!), and the chicken bento box was lovely. Cannot fault the food at all! Would definitely recommend this place. Thank you!

A.

Sukiyaki was fantastic and all of the staffs were really kind. Definitely will visit again. Nice atmosphere.

p. H.

If you like Japanese food let's try this restaurant. The foods look nice & delicious 😋you will have variety of Japanese foods(ramen🍜,hot pot🍲 ,bento🍱,sushi🍣,barbecue🍢,curry🍛🍤,🍙🍵🫖🍡🍨🍰🍶). This place is good you can come with your friends,family, coupleor yourself. The service is lovely and all equipment are attractive,the price is reasonable. I feel thankful to have this restaurant in Oxford.

D.

Incredible variety and quality of Japanese and other asian food (like bibimbap and poke), with lots of choice for vegans. I got the vegetable bento which came with gyoza, tempura veg, pumpkin croquette, rice, seaweed salad, and miso soup. I also got the avocado nigiri sushi. Service was excellent - they made a mistake and forgot to add a dish we ordered, but brought it slightly later for free. I'll definitely be returning!

A. O. (.

Excellent sushi for a great price (10 pieces of salmon nigiri for £14.15), extremely delicious sukiyaki and the yakitori was so good. Will be back next time I visit Oxford.

J. L.

The customer service was slightly slow, other than that food was great, coming for the third time and tried the seafood hotpot, not often to see these Japanese hotpot style in UK.

B.

Love the food here. There is a wide variety on the menu and the food is fresh. Have been here twice for the sukiyaki and it’s quite a generous portion size.

h. k.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Shin today. We had some excellent sushi, delicious miso soup, and tasty edamame. The sake flight was very nice. The service was great We will definitely go back.

J. P. L. G.

One of the best restaurant to serve authentic Japanese food in Oxford yet! Loved the food, the presentation, the ambient and the customer service! Hoping to come back soon! 😊

J. C.

I can only recommend this place. I've had a ramen and plum wine, both of which were delicious. The place has a relaxed atmosphere. Price-wise it is okay, not too expensive, and the quality to price ratio is quite positive indeed. The staff is very polite, the service is quick and professional. Overall, my visit was a pleasant one with only positive experiences.

Y. S.

Very nice and friendly staff. I was really impressed with the service. I ordered gyudon but it was totally different from the one I had expected. To be honest I can’t call it gyudon and it was served in iron pot(?) so it can’t be hold up and make eating with chopsticks hard. However, it tastes quite nice. I would definitely come again to try other dishes.

J. l.

Stopped by for lunch in-between movies at the nearby Odeon. Ordered way too much because we were hungry. We had some really good dishes including pickles, sushi, dumplings and ramen. The bill was steep, but on the whole we enjoyed it.

C. Y.

Lovely Japanese food in a very quiet area. We had the Chicken karaage bento, tonkotsu ramen, salmon sashimi. All tasty! Also the tempura prawns were especially amazing, very light and crisp!

M. K.

Delicious sushi, yummy sake flight! Lots of other menu items we want to try! We'll be back!

D. C.

Had dinner here after spending a day in Oxford. I love Japanese food and so we all tucked into sushi, katsu curry, tonkotsu ramen, teriyaki eel, tempura prawns and pork gyoza. One of the best Japanese restaurants outside of Japan. Go here, it won't disappoint.

I. H.

Excellent sushi, albeit somewhat small portions for the price. The service is first class and they dealt very graciously with a large last-minute takeaway order.

J. M.

Delicious food, lovely staff. Really smashing place, particularly great if you're off to something at the (very nearby) theatre. Was much bigger than I was expecting it to be, and we had a fabulous meal of great sashimi, a cracking ramen bowl and some sushi plates. Delicious! (update may 2022 - came with the kids, fantastic spread that was absolutely devoured. Great place, can't recommend highly enough)

S. P.

I came in here after work because I've not any Japanese food before and I've got to say the main and dessert were lovely and thanks to the lovely waitress Nozome who served me I now know what thankyou is in Japanese because I'm hoping to go to Japan at some point and it will be very useful.

C. G. B.

I had seafood ramen and my girlfriend had the chicken katsu, for desert we had an oreo cheesecake and a red velvet cheesecake and we were delighted delicious food and i loved the chilli oil. This was on valentines day and was a great service

N. L.

I discovered this place about a year ago. One of the best authentic ramen places in Oxford. If you are looking for a great Japanese cousins in the area I highly recommend it

英.

Excellent Japanese food, best Ramen in town !! Tempura is delicious too !!! Big up chef.

E. C.

Great place! Well made, authentic Japanese cuisine made quickly, and served in a lovely environment. Treats from Osaka to Hokkaido and everywhere inbetween on a very well thought out menu make this location not just essential for people who love Japanese food, but also to have an idea of what dining there is like as well! Will definitely be back!

A. L.

The food was fantastic, service was extremely Fast and the staff were very nice! 🍜

Y. K.

It’s amazing restaurant. Food is always good and tasty. Service is quick. Staff is friendly and caring. 3rd time back and enjoying every time.

J. M.

Fantastic authentic Japanese food - reminds me of my year spent living in Japan! Favourites were prawn tempura, fried chicken and the pork gyoza. Staff were really friendly and clearly proud of their restaurant / food.

S.

One of Oxford's best kept secrets - Shin is hands down the best Japanese restaurant in the area! Worth every penny (as they're cash only)!

B. V.

One of the best Japanese restaurants in Oxford! If you enjoy Japanese cuisine I am sure you are going to LOVE IT. Really good and fresh food ! You won’t regret it And the staff are wonderful very friendly and helpful.

B.

This place!!! Is!!! Amazing!!! The food is absolutely out of this world, the staff is friendly, dishes come quickly! Extraordinary place

H. M.

I really enjoyed eating at Shin while I was in Oxford. I would definitely recommend the bento boxes and the Sashimi. I'll definitely come here again if I'm in the area :)

I. C.

The best place in Oxford to eat traditional ramen ! I have been to many ramen places in Oxford , wagamama ,shoryo , sushi corner , but this one impressed me the most ! Delicious , clean , fair price for the amount of food and friendly staff . Extremely recommended !

A. K.

Great experience Good quality sushi and fabulous Takoyaki. Really good service. Will be back!

M. J.

We came in for lunch and loved it at Shin Ramen. Vegetable ramen, pork ramen and eel with rice we're all super delicious, and I'd also recommend the battered octopus balls in starters. Genmai cha tea was lovely too, though a pot would have been plenty for two or three people to share (we ordered two). Ramen dishes are around £10 and generous portions. On the table was this extremely tasty chili oil sauce with peanuts, and we were able to find out from the friendly waiter that they sell it from the little Asian food shop next door, so fortunately we could buy a jar to take home. If you're visiting, the restaurant opens directly onto Gloucester Green car park from the back, so makes it very convenient for stopping while checking out the Ashmolean museum or Blackwell's Books, for example. Hope to revisit sometime soon! Note that we visited in the Eat out to help out period (see receipt), which made the bill extra reasonable!

M. S.

This is a fusion restaurant rather than exclusively Japanese. We were a large group of people, and had all sorts of different things from the menue, so I suppose we had a good look at almost everything on it. Not my favourite experience, but fairly decent if out and about and wish to eat some fusion cuisine.

D. S.

The best Japanese restaurant in town!

S. P.

Good food. Friendly staff. Value for money.

J. L.

Omg try the vegetarian sushi because it is amazing!!! The only thing I miss after turning into a veggiesaurus is sushi, and now there’s veggie sushi made out of yam(?)! The texture is surprisingly close, and the taste is on point, with a hint of fattiness. Try it!

O.

Loved the place! I tried the tonkotsu ramen, it was delicious, you could taste with very good ingredients. Staff is efficient and available. The place is not big but well managed. To be noted, at the time of writing it was cash only, but it was not a problem as there is an ATM just outside.

G. C.

Wonderful food, wonderful atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

R. B.

Delicious food and lovely staff, had a great time!

s. w.

I visited post lunch and the restaurant was amidst a lull... But perfect as it gave me time to relax and really appreciate the decor. Amazing place, with beautiful crockery, wonderful furniture, excellent tofu ramen and a good sushi selection.... Welcoming and relaxed staff. Shall definitely return. Superb!

T. G.

Amazing veg and vegan options, especially the vegan sashimi! Loved everything

H. D.

Everything we got was delicious and they have a great variety of dishes (including vegetarian and gluten-free options). Not to mention the atmosphere is so unexpected (in a good way) when you walk through those doors.

T. C.

Excellent food. Had karaage ramen, nice soup and ramen noodle.

S. H.

Good service, nice authentic Japanese dishes. The sukiyaki was delicious!

N. P.

Absolutely lovely dining experience here. We came on a Wednesday afternoon so it was relatively quiet. We hadn't booked in advance but were welcomed with our 3 children. High chairs were avaliable as was a baby changing station in the toilets. Food came out fairly quickly and was delicious. We had a bento box, udon dish and a sushi platter. Definitely recommend!

k. L.

Delicious food and great service.

A. W.

Awesome everything, from good to staff and location!! Also very nice with children who can run around on the market place.

L. J.

Gorgeous! We didn’t know what to expect on our way in as the outside looks a little plain but the food for delicious.

B. W.

Went with my son and his girlfriend by far the best meal I've had in a long time would highly recommend everything delicious hot and plenty of it served in a lovely way and service was amazing

H. H.

Incredible food and really good value for money. So so good.

M. D.

Delicious Champon Ramen. Freshly made, and quick service. The Manager/Owner is awesome - she looked after us very well, but we also saw and appreciated the excellent service she provided all her customers.

A. Y.

Delicious ramen. The umeshu plum wine was also delicious!

L. L.

Amazing food and very kind staff.

K. B.

Excellent food quality and selection. Terrific service. We will return! Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine.

K. A.

So delishious! Such an authentic place with good quality good. The only thing to improve is to add tamago sushi to the menu and this place would be a heaven!

T. W.

Nicest place to go to in Oxford when you are craving for barbecue, great food and great service! Highly recommended!

N. M.

Convenient location and amazingly good ramen.

Y. M.

Being Japanese, I’m quite fussy about Japanese food! I’ve had the yosenabe (hot pot) before and recently had their ramen and tempura. The taste is as close as to Japanese cooking as you’re probably going to get in the U.K. With the weather getting warmer, I would love to see zarusoba, especially tenzaru on the menu. Also would be good to have their own website with menus on it.

K. T.

Food was great and the waitress was really nice. There was one waiter who was pushy and rushing us to finish meals and this was not great experience.

R. S.

Lovely place, great food, excellent service

w.

Yummy food... Although the service could be "warmer"..

J. D.

We had a delightful meal here on Friday, food was really nice and the waiter was very sweet! The ramen bowls are massive, full of meal and veggies for £9.99,perfect!

P. C.

Great food. The sushi tasted fresh and all the portion sizes were spot on. Definitely recomended.

E. M.

Amazing find, we came to Oxford to have Sushi from another well known Japanese restaurant with food from a moving belt . This restaurant offered amazing range of Japanese food and we had fried squid with rarmin... Super service and good value for money.

I. W.

Best Japanese takeaway we've had in Oxford, can't wait until we can eat it in the restaurant! Also very friendly customer service and were accommodating with allergies.

R. C.

Absolutely gorgeous food here. Really friendly staff. We have been twice now, and I can see it that we will not be long in returning.

A. R.

Fantastic food and amazing service. Really enjoyed our starters, sushi and of course the ramen. Would recommend to anyone.

G. P. D. M.

Great sushi and octopus balls!

J. S.

Best crab sushi I’ve had

J. (.

Very authentic experience, enjoyed by Japanese clients which is always a very good sign. The rilliant hotpots are enough for 3 or 4 !

R. A.

Real Japanese food, tempura, udon and ramen are on par with those you can get in Tokyo or Nagoya. Great service.

I. E.

Excellent food !!! Great service, our waitress name was Mirela, super friendly and really good recommendations!

E. W.

Truly fantastic dining experience! The food was amazing, service was outstanding and vibe was lovely. Would 1000% eat here again!

J. M.

Really enjoyed out meal at SHIN, they have a great selection of ramen, cocktails and desserts. Will be visiting again soon!

T. H.

Ramen was absolutely delicious and service was very friendly. Would highly recommend!

M. Y. B.

Love this place, delicious food!

R.

Went with my girlfriend and it was fantastic! The food and service was amazing and they even gave us some free sashimi on the house, would recommend!

T. K.

Very good food but took over 2 hours with very slow and poor service and they forgot multiple dishes. Also slightly overpricdd but luckily went in eat out to help out.

E. C.

Very tasty. We enjoyed the Korean dishes and the kimchi

p. l.

Its a really nice cosy place where customer service was amazing! Food was delicious as well with prompt service and I highly recommend a visit! A real gem!

m. f.

Fantastic, authentic Japenese Food. Very friendly service.

J. G.

Great, authentic food.

D. A.

Extensive menu and friendly staff. Only thing that could be improved is if they added zaru soba to the menu :)

I.

Delicious food right in Oxford City Centre. Great service.

S. T.

Wonderful food and great service. Definitely the best ramen in town

C. H.

Some ok gyoza and karaage set with nice miso soup. Tempura bit disappointing.

T. W.

Great takoyaki and ramen, friendly staff, great experience!

G. K.

Absolutely delicious Ramen and Matcha tea. Loved it and great service

M. B.

Small but authentic restaurant in the middle of Oxford city centre! Nice staff and nice food!

E. R.

Amazing vegan sushi and great customer service!

T. E.

Lovely restaurant, quick service and gorgeous food!

G. 0.

Delicious food, small portions but oh well

E. M.

Really good ramen, nice restaurant and service

A. J.

really good service, and nice waiters/waitresses, thankyou !!

a. s.

It is not. Don't agree with other reviews. Food is average.

N. C. S.

Amazing food, lovely decor and friendly and helpful staff.

A. L.

Very nice restaurant. great food

J. W.

First time having sushi and was lovely.

O. A.

Amazing ramen!!

L. Y.

Excellent food!

K.

Food was great and staff are so friendly!

G. s.

Food is mostly really good although a bit hit and miss

S. G.

Fantastic

P. B.

Outstanding. Most certainly in Oxford’s top 5.

S.

Fun surrounding, great food and friendly service!

B. V. (.

Great ambiance and they Kno their taste

J. D.

Friendly stuff good portion of food.

A. C.

Good food and reasonable price

T. M.

Great service and great food!

P. O.

The veggie ramen was delicious!

J. T.

👌👌

E. M.

Very good quality and authentic!

N. L.

Very good!

M. M.

Brilliant Japanese cuisine 👍

A. K.

Amazing food

L. N.

Great ramen

H. M.

(Translated) The agedashi tofu was particularly delicious. Lovely food, lovely crockery and staff. It was easy to eat outside --there were plenty seats, all with some cover to protect from the elements. It was really delicious, thank you. I will often eat at SHIN after this pandemic. (Original) The agedashi tofu was particularly delicious. Lovely food, lovely crockery and staff. It was easy to eat outside -- there were plenty seats, all with some cover to protect from the elements. 本当に美味しかったです、ありがとうございました。このパンデミックの後によくSHINで食べるつもりです。

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