Everything was delicious and beautiful! Such an experience š¤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yosimar Reyes
A beautiful memory
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin Armstrong
Exceptional fine dining. Probably my favorite Michelin star in the Bay Area.
The dishes were extremely unique and well-plated, from the āsaladā all the way through to the āpumpkin cheesecakeā. Every single dish was also flavorful - itās rare for a tasting menu to have such a high hit rate of dishes we enjoy.
Service was personable, fast, and not pretentious at all. The meal pacing was also perfect - dishes were brought out at an appropriate pace.
The wine pairing was also done very well.
Overall, a stellar gastronomical experience and one of my favorite in the Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shandy Pinkowski
Chef David is a culinary wizard! Our dinner was nothing short of artistically stunning and phenomenally flavored. Great textures, interesting dishes. We also loved the sommelier (I think her name was Anna). Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Nguyen
My wife and I absolutely love coming here. It's one of the most unique and delicious tasting experiences you can get in the city. Chef David and the Team are so welcoming and friendly, it makes you feel right at home but with some amazing food. Definitely coming back again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Chan
Such a great experience. Very chill and beautiful. Food is amazing; ever. single. bite. š„°
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: American Unagi, Miso Soup, Egg Custard
Mark Murakami
What a wonderful dinner. The food was outstanding with such classy subtle complex flavors. The service from everyone demonstrated an immense amount of care and attention to detail. The atmosphere was tasteful and there was homage to the Japanese flavors. Most impressive was the humbleness from Chef David and Chef Ellie who have such an sweet and gentle aura about them. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Zhang
Everything was great as usual, but I have to mention the highlight of my evening was this wonderful creation of the pumpkin cheesecake by the pastry chef Ellie. It is the best desert Iāve ever had in my life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Silvano Beozzo
Good food worth the try , canāt say the same about the serviceā¦. Wonāt come back not because I had a bad experience but because I donāt think itās a place you want to go twice , itās nice to try once , again very good food but the service make me donāt wanna go back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Gina Johnson
Food was a little weird, in the way a lot of Michelin restaurants are - inventive and fun. Everything was amazing - I especially liked the sesame cracker & tuna bite, and the chowder course. The service was also excellent, and the pairings were great.
Could not recommend this place enough. The food was amazing, the chef was fantastic, and the service was probably the best I have ever experienced. If you are in San Francisco and looking for a culinary experience, go to Nisei!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lexi Chen
Very $$$$ but worth it, a lot of thoughts into each dish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C G
Perfect in every way!!! Came as a special treat with my sister. We elected the wine and sake pairings and additional wagyu course. Every course was visually like a work of art, creative, and above all so so delicious! Our only regret was not having enough stomach space to finish every last bite- although they were very gracious at packing a to-go that was still delicious hours later. The whole team made us feel pampered, from their immaculate service, knowledgeable explanations of each course and pairings, and small details like providing a shawl when I was a cold. Chef David greeted and checked in with us throughout the evening, and it was clear from our counter view into the open kitchen that he has created a well oiled and cohesive team of very talented chefs. Well deserving of at least 1 star!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vyaas Shenoy
At Nisei, Chef David masterfully bridges Japanese tradition with American innovation through an impressive thirteen-course tasting menu. Each dish showcases remarkable creativity, from the expertly prepared venison to the elevated takes on miso soup and chowder. The kitchen excels at classics too ā the egg fried rice proves that even simple dishes receive extraordinary attention, while desserts like the pumpkin cheesecake and pudding provide perfect endings.
What truly sets Nisei apart is its commitment to all diners. The vegetarian tasting menu matches the main menu's innovation and excellence, with thoughtful alternatives that never feel like afterthoughts. Both menus demonstrate Chef David's culinary vision, expertly executed by an attentive, knowledgeable staff.
Whether you're a traditionalist or vegetarian, Nisei offers a unique and memorable perspective on modern Japanese-American dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steph Kwan
Best unagi I have eaten; the skin is grilled to perfection. Overall a delicious meal.
Everything was delicious and beautiful! Such an experience š¤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A beautiful memory
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional fine dining. Probably my favorite Michelin star in the Bay Area.
The dishes were extremely unique and well-plated, from the āsaladā all the way through to the āpumpkin cheesecakeā. Every single dish was also flavorful - itās rare for a tasting menu to have such a high hit rate of dishes we enjoy.
Service was personable, fast, and not pretentious at all. The meal pacing was also perfect - dishes were brought out at an appropriate pace.
The wine pairing was also done very well.
Overall, a stellar gastronomical experience and one of my favorite in the Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chef David is a culinary wizard! Our dinner was nothing short of artistically stunning and phenomenally flavored. Great textures, interesting dishes. We also loved the sommelier (I think her name was Anna). Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I absolutely love coming here. It's one of the most unique and delicious tasting experiences you can get in the city. Chef David and the Team are so welcoming and friendly, it makes you feel right at home but with some amazing food. Definitely coming back again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great experience. Very chill and beautiful. Food is amazing; ever. single. bite. š„°
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: American Unagi, Miso Soup, Egg Custard
What a wonderful dinner. The food was outstanding with such classy subtle complex flavors. The service from everyone demonstrated an immense amount of care and attention to detail. The atmosphere was tasteful and there was homage to the Japanese flavors. Most impressive was the humbleness from Chef David and Chef Ellie who have such an sweet and gentle aura about them. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great as usual, but I have to mention the highlight of my evening was this wonderful creation of the pumpkin cheesecake by the pastry chef Ellie. It is the best desert Iāve ever had in my life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food worth the try , canāt say the same about the serviceā¦. Wonāt come back not because I had a bad experience but because I donāt think itās a place you want to go twice , itās nice to try once , again very good food but the service make me donāt wanna go back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Food was a little weird, in the way a lot of Michelin restaurants are - inventive and fun. Everything was amazing - I especially liked the sesame cracker & tuna bite, and the chowder course. The service was also excellent, and the pairings were great.
Restaurantji Recommends
Could not recommend this place enough. The food was amazing, the chef was fantastic, and the service was probably the best I have ever experienced. If you are in San Francisco and looking for a culinary experience, go to Nisei!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very $$$$ but worth it, a lot of thoughts into each dish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect in every way!!! Came as a special treat with my sister. We elected the wine and sake pairings and additional wagyu course. Every course was visually like a work of art, creative, and above all so so delicious! Our only regret was not having enough stomach space to finish every last bite- although they were very gracious at packing a to-go that was still delicious hours later. The whole team made us feel pampered, from their immaculate service, knowledgeable explanations of each course and pairings, and small details like providing a shawl when I was a cold. Chef David greeted and checked in with us throughout the evening, and it was clear from our counter view into the open kitchen that he has created a well oiled and cohesive team of very talented chefs. Well deserving of at least 1 star!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
At Nisei, Chef David masterfully bridges Japanese tradition with American innovation through an impressive thirteen-course tasting menu. Each dish showcases remarkable creativity, from the expertly prepared venison to the elevated takes on miso soup and chowder. The kitchen excels at classics too ā the egg fried rice proves that even simple dishes receive extraordinary attention, while desserts like the pumpkin cheesecake and pudding provide perfect endings.
What truly sets Nisei apart is its commitment to all diners. The vegetarian tasting menu matches the main menu's innovation and excellence, with thoughtful alternatives that never feel like afterthoughts. Both menus demonstrate Chef David's culinary vision, expertly executed by an attentive, knowledgeable staff.
Whether you're a traditionalist or vegetarian, Nisei offers a unique and memorable perspective on modern Japanese-American dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best unagi I have eaten; the skin is grilled to perfection. Overall a delicious meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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