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Gintei, San Bruno, CA
Gintei, San Bruno, CA
Gintei, San Bruno, CA
Gintei, San Bruno, CA
Gintei, San Bruno, CA
Award-winning

Gintei

4.5
4.5
508 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
9:00 p.m.

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Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
GINTEI is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant waiting to delight you with fresh fish from Japan's esteemed Tsukiji market, elegant ambiance, and attentive service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 636-4135
  • Website
    http://gintei.co/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

Ask your server for Daily Market Special

Sushi

  • Hirame

    • Ishidai

      • Nodokuro

        • Hotate

          • Oyster

            • Ikura

              • Kawahagi

                • Awabi

                  • Nama-Saba

                    • Hagatsuo

                      • Menuke

                        • Mirugai

                          • Trout Roe

                            • Katsuo

                              • Kisu

                                • Hamaguri

                                  • Sayori

                                    • Mongo Ika

                                      • Noresore

                                        • Buri

                                          • Hamachi

                                            • Simaaji

                                              • Kasugo

                                                • Tairagai

                                                  • Kohada

                                                    • Zuwai Gani

                                                      • Kamasu

                                                        • Toro

                                                          • Medai

                                                            • Kanpachi

                                                              • Shirauo

                                                                • Tamago

                                                                  • Kinmedai

                                                                    • Tsukiji Anago

                                                                      • Amaebi

                                                                        • O-Toro

                                                                          • Uni

                                                                            • Amadai

                                                                              • Shako

                                                                                • Kazunoko

                                                                                  Kitchen

                                                                                  • Lobster Sashimi

                                                                                    Tail fried with black pepper and garlic. Head and claws served with miso soup

                                                                                    • Agedashi Tofu

                                                                                      • Short Rib

                                                                                        • Beef Tongue Stew

                                                                                          • Hamachi Kama

                                                                                            • Ohitashi

                                                                                              • Local Mixed Greens Salad

                                                                                                • Shiro Maguro Tataki

                                                                                                  • Assorted Seafood Tempura

                                                                                                    • Miso Soup

                                                                                                      • Chicken Karaage

                                                                                                        • Nanbanzuke

                                                                                                          • Kurobuta

                                                                                                            • Buri Kama

                                                                                                              • Ankimo

                                                                                                                • Sunomono

                                                                                                                  • Vegetable Tempura

                                                                                                                    • Organic Local Wild Mushroom Tempura

                                                                                                                      • Japanese Somen Noodle

                                                                                                                        Desserts

                                                                                                                        • Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream

                                                                                                                          homemade ice cream

                                                                                                                          • Panna Cotta Flight

                                                                                                                            Pick 3 flavors above

                                                                                                                            • Maccha Cheese Cake

                                                                                                                              With Red bean past

                                                                                                                              • Panna Cotta

                                                                                                                                caramel, strawberry, Blueberry, Mango or Red bean pasty

                                                                                                                                • Baked Chocolate Coke

                                                                                                                                  • Creme Brulee

                                                                                                                                    Sake

                                                                                                                                    • Masumi Nagano

                                                                                                                                      • Tedorigawa Yamahai

                                                                                                                                        • Masumi Arabashiri

                                                                                                                                          • Kikusui

                                                                                                                                            • Suijin

                                                                                                                                              • Okunomatsu

                                                                                                                                                • Daishichi

                                                                                                                                                  • Kan-chiku

                                                                                                                                                    • Tedorigawa Kinka

                                                                                                                                                      • Dewa Sansan

                                                                                                                                                        • Oka

                                                                                                                                                          • Kantsukuri Masumi

                                                                                                                                                            • Kira

                                                                                                                                                              • Sohomare

                                                                                                                                                                Hot Sake

                                                                                                                                                                • Daishichi Kimoto

                                                                                                                                                                  • Kira

                                                                                                                                                                    • Sohomare Kimoto

                                                                                                                                                                      Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                      What 508 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                                      4.5
                                                                                                                                                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                      • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                                                                      • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                                                      • 4.1Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                      • 4Value

                                                                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                      Gintei in San Bruno offers an outstanding sushi experience with "super fresh fish" and "amazing" service. Despite some concerns about pricing and parking, diners praise the "hidden gem" for its quality Omakase and "sophisticated ambience." It's a "local gem" perfect for sushi lovers seeking a "delicious" dining experience.
                                                                                                                                                                      508 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                      1. Patrick VIP

                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                        Lovely service and the food was excellent. Otoro was special

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                                                                                                                                                                      2. Lily

                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                        My boyfriend and I eat here almost every other month. It’s our go to sushi place and the people here are amazing. Highly recommend for great quality food.

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                                                                                                                                                                      3. Lira

                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                        The amaebi and Hokkaido Scallops were my favorite. They were fresh and had a hint of sweetness. We also had the Chutoro and chicken-age, they were exquisite!

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                                                                                                                                                                      4. David

                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco14 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                                        Can’t believe this was on Michelin recommend list. Service was slow. Food was average. Quality you could find at any average Japanese restaurant at 30% cheaper. Portions were definitely small. Decor was stark. Had the Omakase sashimi which was overpriced for the quantity and quality of the fishes which were not unique nor special. Also ordered tempura which was average.

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                                                                                                                                                                      5. Alexandra

                                                                                                                                                                        Greater Boston4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                                        I had Gintei on my list to try for a while, and decided to take my parents here while they were visiting. The quality of the fish was definitely very good, and some of the rolls we quite enjoyed. I do think the menu in general was VERY overpriced for the portions that we got. I also really enjoyed the hot tea. Parking is a challenge. Service was nice and friendly, but nothing over the top.

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                                                                                                                                                                      6. Judy VIP

                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                        Love the food! Can’t wait to come back next time!

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                                                                                                                                                                      7. Zylen

                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco1 review

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                        I got the omakase and it was amazing, will be coming back with new people to share in the experience!

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                                                                                                                                                                      8. MARIA

                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                        After many years dinning here, this is the first time the experience was really bad, from service to food. I hope is the first and last time we have such bad experience

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                                                                                                                                                                      9. patricia VIP

                                                                                                                                                                        Tahoe3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                        The best braised pork belly we have ever had! Rolls were so fresh and beautifully presented.

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                                                                                                                                                                      10. Karla

                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco15 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 7, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                        Delicious food and gracious service. They were also helpful in letting me know which menu items are gluten free .

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                                                                                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                      Gintei is rated 4.5 stars by 508 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                                                                      Booked 9 times today
                                                                                                                                                                      Google Map for Gintei

                                                                                                                                                                      235 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066

                                                                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                      • Award-winning
                                                                                                                                                                        1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                                        Crystal Springs Ave
                                                                                                                                                                      • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                                                                                        San Bruno
                                                                                                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                                        Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                        Sushi, Japanese
                                                                                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                        Street Parking
                                                                                                                                                                      • Payment Options
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