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Nisei is another great modern Japanese restaurant where
Nisei is another great modern Japanese restaurant where both the food and the space are artfully designed. Every dish feels thoughtful and beautifully crafted. Great place to impress someone. That said, portion sizes lean on the lighter side, so some
All three Food Service and Ambiance were exceptional.
It's on the pricey side but if you can afford it you'll have a wonderful experience.
We celebrated our engagement here and it couldn't have been
We celebrated our engagement here and it couldn't have been more special. Every single person we interacted with was so warm and friendly -- they kept congratulating us throughout the night and even called us by our names, which made it feel so
My friend treated me out to Nisei, a One Michelin Star
My friend treated me out to Nisei, a One Michelin Star restaurant, specializing in Japanese American cuisines, for my birthday dinner and it was such a lovely experience! The servers and hostess were extremely attentive and each course had its own s
A wonderful experience that we enjoyed so much! Loved the
A wonderful experience that we enjoyed so much! Loved the beautiful presentation, combinations of flavors and textures, service and attention to detail. Would highly recommend.
We made a last-minute decision to celebrate our anniversary
We made a last-minute decision to celebrate our anniversary at Nisei, and I'm incredibly thankful they were able to accommodate us on short notice. From the very beginning, the hospitality stood out. I received a thoughtful call from Anna, the s
Delicious food in a beautiful setting.
We were in the private back room for an event. The high ceilings and decor gave it an intimate and luxurious feel. Perfect for special occasions. The food was stellar - from the karage chicken to the goat cheese infused shishitos to the delicate de
I had a wonderful dinner experience here.
Hubby made reservations for seating at the bar and we thoroughly enjoyed the night. Service was top notch and was nothing short of what a Michelin starred restaurant should be. The food was delicious and innovative. I loved all the homage they paid t
came here for an early valentine's day dinner.
highlights: 1) "chowder" with black cod, shirako, and sourdough mochi 2) omurice caviar 3) pine nut miso soup 4) black curry 5) uni tart 6) bartlett pear. unagi was well grilled but was seasoned rather plainly. service was very warm, team m
Love the emphasis on a seasonal menu.
Everything tasted super fresh. My favorite dishes were 1. the dessert tree cake, which was super unique, 2. the fish on a cracker and 3. the pine nut soup. The service was amazing. Everyone was attentive and charming. Overall really enjoyed the exper
Every dish was fragrant, some actually did contain flowers.
It was a very enjoyable meal. The corn dish was exquisite and absolutely yummy, texture and flavor. The salt water eel is really good, flaky and very very tender. The pine nut soup is a staple, with marinated pine nuts, cauliflower mushroom wit
My partner and I visited Nisei for our 1 year anniversary
My partner and I visited Nisei for our 1 year anniversary and agreed it was one of the best food experiences we've ever had. All the dishes were delicious and artfully presented. The service was impeccable too, especially the attention to detail to i
My second time here.
The chef thinks so out of the box. Every dish is so thoughtful and incredible. The staff are so kind. Great experience. Worth the price and then some!
A few years prior, I was already impressed with Nisei's
A few years prior, I was already impressed with Nisei's unique Japanese-American tasting menu that offered a fresh perspective on California cuisine. During my last visit, I was pleasantly surprised to see how much the menu had matured. Not only were
What an experience! Dining at Nisei was quite nice - loved
What an experience! Dining at Nisei was quite nice - loved the food. The majority of the food was delicious, the presentation gorgeous. The sourdough mochi? AMAZING. it was my favorite thing. So worth getting the caviar add on. But if you get it, don
Had a birthday dinner at this place, undoubtedly amazing
Had a birthday dinner at this place, undoubtedly amazing experience so far. The food was great and interesting. We had a lot of fun experiencing all the courses. My favorite dish was the sukiyaki A5 with the raw egg yolk! I felt like I was in Japan.
I've heard hit or miss things about this place but the menu
I've heard hit or miss things about this place but the menu has always intrigued me. Finally tried this place and although all the dishes didn't knock it out of the park for me...80% of them did. The menu was creative, inventive, floral and oh so pre
Just a little bit of a disappointing experience from the
Just a little bit of a disappointing experience from the food aspect. Service and ambiance were fine, and the dishes looked really pretty and seemed to be thoughtful. Unfortunately, all of the dishes appealed visually way more than taste-wise. Ever
What an amazing place.
Our first time, the experience and taste was great. There's not much that interest me more in life then to finding a gem restaurants like this. Highly recommend.
I attended a benefit for Asians Are Strong, CYC, and JCYC
I attended a benefit for Asians Are Strong, CYC, and JCYC on Monday, 5/27 held at Bar Iris / Nisei. The ambiance, service, food, and presentation were exceptional. We started in Bar Iris where appetizers provided by Pa'ina and drinks were served. I
Food: Alright Service: Stellar Ambiance:
Food: Alright Service: Stellar Ambiance: Sophisticated This review is for their New Years Eve Special Dinner menu for $275pp (not including the 20% service charge). My partner took me here for my birthday and it was definitely a splurge so we had hi
This has been one of my favorite Michelin star restaurants
This has been one of my favorite Michelin star restaurants by far - the service, ambiance, presentation and taste of food were all up to par & beyond. When I say the food was delicious, I mean DELICIOUS- each & every dish; so much so, I can'
Dined here at Nisei on 3/7/2024 - One of the best dining
Dined here at Nisei on 3/7/2024 - One of the best dining experiences I have had in recent memory. The food and presentation were excellent. The service from the staff especially Natalie and Sophia our servers were outstanding. I wish I could remember
Every creative, unexpected dish Nisei served surprised me.
Yet once I tasted them, I knew they were exactly how they should be. The dinner expanded what I understand can be done with food. It is clearly rooted in Japanese tradition, yet feels cutting edge and contemporary. 3,4 or 5 different flavors are
Love our experience here.
Staff was so accommodating and warm whenever they came to our table. They were so knowledgeable about each dish and each question we had. Love that everything had a little story. The restaurant is small and dark but the tables were lit just right. I
First time and wow! Stunning flavors and textures.
Warm, knowledgeable service. Cool and relaxed atmosphere. If you want to splurge for an amazing meal, this is the place to do it.
One of the best Japanese dishes I ever had! The staff the
One of the best Japanese dishes I ever had! The staff the very friendly and knowledgeable. The chef came to introduced himself and I got the seat in front of the kitchen. I was amazed how small the kitchen was and how they efficiently attend to the c
We had the best culinary experience at Nisei! It was a
We had the best culinary experience at Nisei! It was a special occasion celebrating my niece's birthday and she was treated to a perfect night. It was a complete dining adventure with exquisite food, delightful presentation, and warm and inviting hos
Another fantastic fine dining experience in San Francisco.
A set of small and beautiful, flavor-first dishes fusing Japan with California. However, subtlety was the key in each. My friend said the pine miso soup was the best soup he had anywhere. The scallops reminded me of a similar dish at Kiln. The fried
First meal in SF, and I'm so happy and thankful it was at
First meal in SF, and I'm so happy and thankful it was at Nisei! I opted for the prix fixe tasting menu. I was amazed by the creativity, presentation, and thought behind every course. Every flavor combo was intricate and carefully crafted. And just
Fantastic creative tasting menu restaurant with dynamic
Fantastic creative tasting menu restaurant with dynamic ingredients and super professional service. They have a Michelin star for a reason. The dishes are Japanese-centric, but with an American and European twist. Definitely get the sake pairing w
I went here for my 30th birthday and can't imagine a better
I went here for my 30th birthday and can't imagine a better location to celebrate it. Amazing food (taste and presentation), service staff is so warm and welcoming. We sat at the chef's counter and it was so fun to see the action in the kitchen.
Unique atmosphere, unique food, and great staff.
We went for an anniversary and had a wonderful time. Drinks were fantastic and a work of art. I will say some ingredients on the dinner menu, if you are a picky eater, will not be for you. But I'd encourage you to keep an open mind. There is no bette
Nisei has been on my list since opening its brick and
Nisei has been on my list since opening its brick and mortar location, after reading reviews regarding its concept, creative and delicious dishes, and the inspiring story behind Nisei and Chef David Yoshimura. I finally had the opportunity and privel
honestly I would give this a higher rating if they had
honestly I would give this a higher rating if they had better staff overall it was an okay experience hope next time i come I get to see new faces
Service is for sure undefeated.
Natalie was amazing. Such a kind and attentive waitress. The food was yummy. 11 courses to power through. An impressive place to take your date to!
Make time for the experience.
With 11 courses in the standard prix fixe dinner and plenty of add-ons like caviar and wagyu, the experience is a delightful blend of artistic creativity, presentation and tastes. The overall theme is seafood ranging from a scallop themed course to
The food was extremely lackluster to us.
There were ideas, but nothing stood out for anyone of us in the group. We felt that while service was good, it couldn't make up for the many misses we had for our dishes. I even made a comment that one of the dishes wasn't bad -- it turned out to be
Our parents are Nisei, and so this inventive homage to the
Our parents are Nisei, and so this inventive homage to the delicious simplicity of Japanese American cooking was something we wanted to experience. We were not disappointed! Everything was wonderful from the impeccable service, to the exquisite din
One of my favorite ever Michelin dinners.
I have been here twice, once before it received its star and once after. Both times I was very happy with the service and food. This place has a great seasonal tasting menu and a delicious wine pairing. Maybe I'm biased because I prefer whites and th
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