Shinsen Sushi

4.6 (68)

$31 to $50

Sushi

510 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660

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Shinsen Sushi

4.6

$31 to $50

Sushi

Vancouver

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 10, 2026

8:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Healthy
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Located along the beautiful Vancouver Waterfront, Shinsen Sushi & Lounge is taking Japanese cuisine to new heights. Our Chef's curate seasonal signature rolls with emphasis on bringing together traditional Japanese cooking techniques, with a twist, to create a unique experience for every guest.

Our bar features some of Japans finest Japanese Whiskey and Sake along highlighting signature cocktails like the Smoked Shinsen Old Fashion. Come relax and enjoy some fresh Japanese cuisine by making your reservation today!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(360) 314-6674
Website
https://www.shinsensushilounge.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
510 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
Neighborhood
Vancouver
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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What 68 people are saying

Shinsen Sushi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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68 Reviews

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Steve Gold
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent sushi, great service, good vibe! Will return.
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Virginie
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent service. We had a wonderful time and will be back.
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Shawn
Detroit1 review
2.0
Dined on April 15, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing. First, the sushi here is 2x the cost of other sushi places in the area. The Vancouver waterfront is expensive, so we were ok with this but expected decent food for the cost. The fish was ok, but the sushi presentation and assembly was quite poor- the rice was the wrong texture for sushi and fell apart the moment you picked up a piece, the tuna was cut with poor knife skills- the edges were jagged, rather than a smooth piece of fish you'd expect for sushi. Overall I would equate the sushi quality to what you might find in an airport- definitely not a nice dinner out. They had odd wipe-out videos playing in the bar- otherwise the lighting and ambience is nice- just not as nice as the pictures make it out to be on the website. After we were seated, the server didn't come by for a long time- she was chatting with the sushi chef and hostess, and when she did come by she said she didn't realize we were waiting for her. Overall- very mediocre to poor sushi, over priced and inferior knife skills. We won't be back.
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Barbara
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shinsen Sushi is an excellent restaurant, with delicious food, gracious service, and lovely ambience. Five star recommendation.
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Alex Gold
Portland10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic and beautiful sushi! The fish quality is incredible.
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Jonathan
Sacramento2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff made for a wonderful night, especially Amelia. Thank you all from Hostess and Chefs to making Feb 4th a special night!
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Christian
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on January 4, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve eaten sashimi for most of my life - across hundreds of casual spots and high-end counters, in both the U.S. and Japan. The style and creativity of an itamae (板前) (sushi chef) can vary, but one thing doesn’t: sashimi is a craft built on meticulous preparation and care. Tonight, on a Saturday dinner service, I experienced something I have never encountered before: a bone left in a piece of salmon toro sashimi. To be clear, I understand fish have pin bones. The issue isn’t that bones exist - it’s that a restaurant charging premium prices served sashimi with one still in it. That’s not a “whoops,” it’s a basic quality-control miss and a potential choking hazard. At this level, precision is the minimum standard. The front-of-house staff handled it politely and was receptive when I showed them the bone, and I appreciate that. But what disappointed me most was the complete lack of accountability from the kitchen. No chef came out to acknowledge what happened, inspect the issue, or offer a direct apology - just a small discount through the server. And that’s where this feels especially out of step: Japanese culinary culture isn’t just about the food - it’s about pride in the craft, humility, and ownership when something falls short. If you’re presenting this as an upscale sushi experience, the expectation is not only excellent ingredients, but the level of care and accountability that traditionally comes with it. Tonight missed that mark in a way that’s frankly insulting for a restaurant positioning itself at this caliber.
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ali
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
everything = yum we got seaweed salad, cucumber salad, miller roll, caterpillar roll, and eel roll!
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JUDY SUE
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very handsome presentation bith plating and staff. Quality ingrediants with minimal fuss. Seating tables are undersized but the room itself is alsi. Deserves an expanded dining area. Currently there are not many options in the Waterfront area. I give them support in the future.
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Sherry
Dallas5 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time at Shin Sen. The first time, we ate at a table in the restaurant area. This time, we sat at the bar. The bar area is small but has a great ambience. They were very busy which is probably why it took a few minutes to get us water and our first drink. After that, everything was wonderful. Our bartender/server was the same as we had at our first time and she was very friendly and talkative - something we really like in a bartender. Husband had the spicy chicken teriyaki (add veggies) and he loved it. I had the Geisha Roll which was good but not as good as the Vancouver Roll I had the first time. Also, had the seaweed salad which was one of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend this place!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(360) 314-6674
Website
https://www.shinsensushilounge.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
510 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
Neighborhood
Vancouver
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Make a reservation

Shinsen Sushi

4.6

$31 to $50

Sushi

Vancouver

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 10, 2026

8:00 PM

Booked 12 times today