Shin Sushi, Encino
24 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Shin Sushi in Encino draws recommendations for its omakase and fish quality. Commenters describe excellent visits and a small counter with limited seating. Views on value differ: one enthusiastic diner considers it strong value, while another feels other Los Angeles restaurants offer more for the money and dislikes the nigiri presentation. A mixed assessment rates the sushi as only moderately impressive.
Address
Shin Sushi, 16573 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/XandersOdyssey in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Author loves the place, praising the seasonal omakase, ingredients and course-by-course explanations, after repeat visits.
- Recommendsu/2Small2Juice in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Names Shin Sushi as a top choice for its high-quality fish.
- Recommendsu/thickbolognese in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Recommends the Encino restaurant and describes a tiny counter.
- Recommendsu/Bryceybryce in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025value
Enthusiastic fan who considers it a strong-value omakase and fondly recalls an earlier fried crab course.
- Recommendsu/almabaster1234 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Suggested this place as an option, given the budget concern.
- Recommendsu/Illustrious_Lake_613 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Calls it a good neighborhood spot where short-notice booking is easy.
- Recommendsu/Efficient_Net_9659 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Names Shin Sushi in Encino as a pick, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Phillip_Spidermen in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Calls Shin Sushi amazing, though booking takes a phone call and can be hard.
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- Recommendsu/Steven1250 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Says they had a great time at Nozawa Bar and Shin Sushi, both from firsthand visits.
- Recommendsu/RaruJ in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Recommends Shin Sushi in Encino.
- Recommendsu/C2BSR in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024taste
Rates the sushi at Shin Sushi as good.
- Recommendsu/Xandar24 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2024ambience
Describes the Encino counter meal as an engaging experience.
- Recommendsu/TheL1brarian in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026taste
Recent omakase visit called fantastic; describes it as a small counter with limited seating.
- Recommendsu/Tangentkoala in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024taste
Says the Encino spot Shin Sushi offers good omakase.
- Recommendsu/Suspicious-Spinach30 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2024
Lists it as a good option they've tried.
- Recommendsu/1wwp in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Would choose Shin Sushi as the splurge option over the other places discussed.
- Recommendsu/nopenopenope246810 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Suggests looking into Shin for high-end omakase.
- Recommendsu/Financial_Skill_3234 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Agrees and calls Shin Sushi a real gem.
- Recommendsu/notsethcohen in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Said they love this place and found the experience high in quality.
- Recommendsu/Critical_Thinker_535 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Calls the Encino spot Shin Sushi good.
- Recommendsu/crushing-crushed in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Describes an excellent visit to the Encino restaurant.
- Recommendsu/AnotherPattern in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Names Shin when asked for sushi recommendations in LA.
- Recommendsu/KLogDavid in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Agrees Shin Sushi is a good pick and calls it special.
- Recommendsu/Tjgfish123 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Loves this sushi restaurant.
- Mixedu/jgfboom in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2024taste
Finds the sushi moderately impressive.
- Caveatu/Working_Bird7658 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026value
Says it has become pricier than before and other LA spots offer more; dislikes the nigiri serving style and frequent aburi.
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