Always a pleasure to dine here. The food is always delicious and the service super quick. I love the variety of choices even with the drinks there's so much to choose from. Staff are always super friendly and accomodating. It's easily accessible from the square and would be wheelchair friendly for those interested. Always make sure to stop here if I'm in Oxford for some lunch or dinner!

Gorgeously decorated interior. Incredibly quick service with delicious, generously portioned food. This place is stunning - the tables are decorated to look like they have water running through them, and the painted walls and decor are exquisite and calming. There's an ocean theme which reflects in the care given to all the seafood dishes. There don't seem to be any tables meant for more than four people, so keep in mind that this is meant to be more of intimate dining experience for couples or families. I had the takoyaki and salmon nigiri, and both were filling and delicious. The salmon was extremely fresh, although (personal preference here) I think a lemon vinaigrette or something similarly sour (or even more sushi ginger) would have further improved the rich flavors in my dishes. The restroom is also cash-only, so be prepared there. But otherwise, really lovely experience!

It was a lovely surprise to eat nice Japanese food near the coach station. The restaurant is clean and the ambiance is nice. The food came out fast with a perfect presentation. The lady that was serving us was very good, very polite, patient and approachable..

Tasty food with good portion sizes. Service was quick and prices reasonable. We had the miso soup, crab salad and soft shells grab, as well as the aubergine with beef. And the the beef shin ramen. Everything was delicious! It came out fast, good range of colours and textures. The ramen came with a massive portion of meat. Way more than expected, it was succulent and juicy. Definitely recommend! Restaurant itself has a quirky decor without some nice privacy screens. Wasn't too busy when I was there but that was Sunday afternoon. Note! It's Cash or bank transfer only

This is an authentic Japanese restaurant run by Japanese, we thoroughly impressed with both the food and the authentic experience, the restaurant was well decorated in Japanese style, which remind me the time in Japan. From the moment we entered Shin Japanese Kitchen and Bar, the experience was uniquely authentic. The waitress kindly informed us that the restaurant only accepts cash, which wasn’t an issue as there are nearly by ATMs. When we placed our order, she carefully asked if we had any allergies, ensuring that the meal would be safe and enjoyable for everyone- this kind of thoughtfulness really stood out. They served variety of dishes, Ramen, curry rice, Sashimi bowl, Bento Box, Yaki Soba /Udon / Noodles, Sushi, Gunkan, Hosomaki, Temaki, Sashimi..etc. They also serve Japanese dessert, homemade Matcha Tiramisu, Dorayaki, Mochi and Daifuku Mochi. We ordered Tuna Zukushi, Tobiko Gunkan, Lobster Ramen and Spider Temaki, every dish was prepared with exceptional care. The sushi was served on bamboo leaves, adding a thoughtful touch to the presentation that reflects the restaurant’s commitment to the authenticity. The freshness of the tuna and tobiko was outstanding with each bite full of flavour. Even the ginger served alongside the sushi was perfectly prepared, fresh and sharp, just as you’d expect from a serious Japanese kitchen. The lobster ramen was equally impressive, with a rich savoury broth but the lobster perhaps a bit overcooked. It was clear that the Japanese chef takes great pride in every detail, making the entire meal feel like a genuine Japanese experience. If you are in Oxford and want an authentic taste of Japan, Shin is the place to go. I’ll definitely come again.

This is my favourite restaurant in Oxford. I go all the time and I love to bring our friends when they come to visit and they always enjoy it as well. The food is wonderfully homely and leaves you feeling great after a meal here. It's delicious and affordable and it's my go to after-work food delivery (I go for the beef bento box). When we go in person, we go for sushi and it is divine. There is such good quality and variety. Honestly, I just love this restaurant and I would recommend it to anyone.

This was the best sushi restaurant in my life, and I have visited many in different countries. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is amazing you feel like you want to stay more and more, the service was fantastic and we were very nice taken care of. I would really recommend you if you want to eat something tasty and to feel that it was worth it

Amazing food and great service from the staff. We had tonkotsu ramen with pulled beef and the short rib spicy ramen and both were amazing. The portions were massive and all components came together to create a lovely, balanced ramen. Sadly I'm not a local, otherwise I'd keep coming back for more. Great job!