Shinkai Sushi – Japanese
Shinkai Sushi invites diners into a sleek, contemporary sanctuary where the vibrant colors of premium seafood take center stage against a backdrop of modern elegance. The kitchen transforms the ocean’s bounty into edible art, from the delicate, citrus-kissed folds of kanpachi carpaccio to the decadent, melt-on-the-tongue richness of an ankimo and uni pairing. Whether sharing a chilled poke cocktail or savoring the savory crunch of golden chicken kara-age, every plate captures a sophisticated balance of bold innovation and timeless Japanese technique.
4288 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin CA 94568 https://shinkai-sushi.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 AM
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners value the consistent and dependable nature of the experience, highlighting it as a reliable destination for a casual meal that meets expectations. Guests appreciate the steady service and straightforward atmosphere, noting that it serves as a practical and relaxed choice for a low-key dining outing.
Menu
Appetizers (Sushi Bar)
- Albacore Tataki - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Jalapeños - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanpachi Cappacio - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hotategai Crudo - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Cocktail - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ankimo Uni Bite - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers (Kitchen)
- Chicken Kara-age - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Edamame - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza (6-Pieces Potstickers) - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Kama - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Fried Tofu - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab - $11 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Tempura - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikageso Karage - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Whole Squid - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Menu
- Shinkai Omakase - $39: Chef's Premium 8-Piece Nigiri Selection Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster (6pc) - $22 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Uni Shot - $13: 2-Piece Oyster, Sea Urchin, Salmon Fish Roe, Quail Egg Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni Nigiri - $25 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin O Toro - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Chu Toro - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toro w/Uni - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Hotategai - $16: Hokkaido Scallop Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Kanpachi Kama - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shinkai Combo Sampler (10pc Sashimi) - $28 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shinkai Combo Platter (20pc Sashimi) - $49 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shinkai Combo Showcase (30pc Sashimi) - $63 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harmony Set - $28: 7 Nigiri & 1 Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Set - $34: 9 Nigiri & 1 Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sashimi & Nigiri
- Shima-aji Striped Jack Sashimi (4pc) - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shima-aji Striped Jack Nigiri (2pc) - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanpachi Amberjack Sashimi (4pc) - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanpachi Amberjack Nigiri (2pc) - $9.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kurodai Black Snapper Sashimi (4pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kurodai Black Snapper Nigiri (2pc) - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madai Red Snapper Sashimi (4pc) - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madai Red Snapper Nigiri (2pc) - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ocean Trout Sashimi (4pc) - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ocean Trout Nigiri (2pc) - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin O Toro Sashimi (4pc) - $28 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin O Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin Chu Toro Sashimi (4pc) - $24 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin Chu Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $13 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Salmon Sashimi (4pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Salmon Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Toro Sashimi (4pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saba Mackerel Sashimi (4pc) - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saba Mackerel Nigiri (2pc) - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Bluefin Tuna Sashimi (4pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Bluefin Tuna Nigiri (2pc) - $8.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Yellowtail Sashimi (4pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Yellowtail Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore White Tuna Sashimi (4pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore White Tuna Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ama Ebi Sweet Shrimp Sashimi (4pc) - $28 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ama Ebi Sweet Shrimp Nigiri (2pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Eel Nigiri - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamago Japanese Omelette Nigiri - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hotategai Scallop Nigiri - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikura Salmon Roe Nigiri - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kani Crab Nigiri - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tobiko Flying Fish Roe Nigiri - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Chicken Teriyaki - $17.5: Served with rice, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki - $19.5: Served with rice, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki - $19: Served with rice, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu - $17.5: Served with rice, miso soup, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu - $18: Served with rice, miso soup, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saba Shioyaki - $18: Served with rice, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Rolls (8pc)
- Dragon - $16: Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Eel, Sesame Seed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow - $16: Crab, Avocado, Assorted Fish Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 49er - $16: Avocado, Cucumber, Salmon, Lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lion King - $17: Spicy, Baked/ Crab, Salmon, Avocado, Green Onion, Sesame Seed, Tobiko Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel Lover - $17: Eel, Avocado, Sesame Seed Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hellboy! - $18: Spicy / Fatty Tuna, Avocado, Eel, Sesame Seed Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 50/50 - $16: Spicy / Salmon, Avocado, Scallop, Green Onion Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Salmon! - $17: Salmon Skin, Salmon, Salmon Roe, Cucumber, Sesame Seed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Crunch Roll - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patrick Star - $18: Soft Shell Crab, Cucumber, Tuna, Hamachi, Green Onion Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Ocean - $16: Salmon, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Tobiko, Citrus Zest Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Domino - $17: Spicy/ Fatty Tuna, Cucumber, Escolar, Tobiko Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring - $15: Veggie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi
- Chirashi Don - $30: Scattered Sushi Rice Bowl, served with miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Don - $24: Grilled Eel Rice Bowl, served with miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Don - $17: Tempura Rice Bowl, served with miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura Don - $15.7: Vegetable Tempura Rice Bowl, served with miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Ikura Don - $29: Served with miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Udon
- Mentaiko Chicken Udon - $16.5: Stirred Udon Noodles with Chicken, Cod Roe, Cheese, Cream, Fish Rod, and Green Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Udon - $15: Udon Noodles in Broth with Mushroom, Seaweed, Bonito Flakes, Green Onion, and Tempura Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kake Udon - $11.5: Udon Noodles in Broth with Mushroom, Seaweed, Bonito Flakes, and Green Onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads, Soup & Sides
- Ebi Sunomono - $9: Ebi, Cucumber, Seaweed Salad, Sesame Seed Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saba Sunomono - $9: Saba, Cucumber, Seaweed Salad, Sesame Seed Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Green Salad - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed & Cucumber - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Matcha Ice Cream - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Red Bean Ice Cream - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Black Sesame Ice Cream - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheese Cake - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mochi Ice Cream (2PC) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Coke - $2.5
- Diet Coke - $2.5
- Sprite - $2.5
- Sparkling Water - $3.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Shinkai Sushi
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The hours of operation for Shinkai Sushi are not specified in the provided restaurant information or data sections.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Shinkai Sushi specializes in Japanese cuisine, featuring premium seafood dishes like sashimi, nigiri, poke cocktails, and traditional appetizers.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of Japanese dishes including sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls like the 30-piece Shinkai Combo Showcase.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a reliable, low-key Japanese meal with steady service and a wide variety of health-conscious dietary options would enjoy this restaurant.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners value the consistent, dependable experience, highlighting the steady service and straightforward atmosphere as a practical choice for low-key meals.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, diners describe this as a practical, low-key destination better suited for casual meals than special occasions.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Albacore Tataki, Hamachi Jalapeños, Kanpachi Cappacio, Hotategai Crudo, Poke Cocktail, Ankimo Uni Bite, and Chicken Kara-age.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for Shinkai Sushi.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners view the restaurant as a reliable, low-key destination with steady service, though it maintains a moderate average rating of 3.0/5.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This restaurant is suitable for families seeking a casual, low-key dining outing with a straightforward atmosphere and steady service.
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