Nisei

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2316 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Nisei combines refined cooking technique, Japanese-American flavors and California's finest local ingredients to provide an experience unlike any other. The restaurant is an expression of Michelin-Star Chef David Yoshimura's unique experience as a chef and second generation Japanese American, or Nisei. Nisei is nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of Russian Hill in San Francisco, sitting proudly next to our sister bar, Iris.

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4.5170 reviews
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Jenny W.
12/27/2025

Excellent option for a special occasion / splurge meal. I liked it as much, if not more, than some 2 and 3 Michelin star meals I've had in SF. This review is long overdue, so honestly don't...

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Jenn N.
12/15/2025

Nisei, an intimate One Michelin-Starred restaurant in San Francisco. I got to experience their Winter 2025 - 13 course menu! This is my second time coming here this year because I love the...

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Grace K.
8/9/2025

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...

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Ayush K.
11/15/2025

Nisei absolutely lives up to its one michelin star acclaim. Our tasting menu consisted of 11 courses. 1st course consisted of 4 bite sized dishes and the last course was an assortment of sweets....

Phoebe P.
1/4/2026

The most disappointing Michelin one star fine dining experience I've ever had. TL;DR: Nearly half of the menu does not meet Michelin standards, or even fine dining standards. From ingredients to...

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