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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4.5163 reviews
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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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Jenn N.
6/29/2025

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...

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Fnu A.
9/4/2025

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...

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Erythr S.
4/10/2025

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...

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Christina S.
1/26/2025

Very cute place. Small and more private of some of the places which I like! Makes it feel special. ( don't expand ) Service is always top notch at Michelins The food was incredible. The...

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