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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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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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....

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Cynthia S.
11/10/2025

One of the best meals I have had in a while was here this past weekend. I had a wonderful dinner and overall experience at Nisei from the minute I arrived till the minute I left. The staff was...

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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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