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Vegan sushi bar and izakaya, eat. Jan 2015. Offers sushi, ramen, and Japanese food in small plates in a unique dining set-up with matching wood beams and tables. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 4:30pm-9:00pm.
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370 14th St (at Valencia, Mission District), San Francisco, California, USA, 94103
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Added by condekedar on 14 Jan 2015
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254 Reviews
First Review by AshleyLorden
JenniferChiu
Points +118
This is how I (california) roll - Edit
Shizen is my favorite vegan restaurant in San Francisco. Everytime I go to Shizen I always order their California roll because they are so delicious. Check out my full review with lots of yummy photos on my blog: https://thatjenngirl.com/blog/1703/vegan-in-the-city-shizen
Read morePros: Good variety of japanese cuisine, Quick Service
Cons: Long wait time
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veghead007
Points +259
eat here!! - Edit
Food was delicious. We sat at the sushi bar so we got to ask what everything was and choose with our eyes. Chef was super nice and didn't mind us asking. Waited an hour on Sunday and was absolutely worth it.
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jonh
Points +160
The best sushi I've had - Edit
Tasted amazing and beautiful presentation.
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LolaNachtigall
Points +981
Make a reservation - Edit
Probably the best sushi I ever had, but 2 hours of waiting was quite a lot, still worth it
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EC5
Points +2294
Absolutely incredible! - Edit
This place was recommended to me by a friend and I’m so glad we came! The sushi is delicious and should not be missed!
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CraigAnderson
Points +23
Make a reservation before on Yelp. - Edit
It was packed and sold out 2 hours before. Bummer.
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heathenvegan
Points +737
Outstanding - Edit
Honestly, the best sushi around, vegan or otherwise. The food is outstanding but they are gonna make you wait for it. Unless you get here at opening, don't come hungry cause the wait is very long.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Beautiful resturant, Nice staff
Cons: VERY LONG WAIT
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zaphod46
Points +413
Awesome Food, Long Waitlist - Edit
I got to Shizen at 5:30pm on a Sunday evening as a party of one and still had to wait an hour to be seated. For me, traveling by myself with nothing else to do, the wait was totally worth it. The food was delicious and service very prompt. I had a wakame salad, gyoza, a boddy and soul specialty roll, and a hidden agenda specialty roll. All the food was delicious and fresh.
Read moreThey use a Yelp-based waitlist system which will text you when your table is almost ready, but then you've got five minutes to get there in person. So, while there are a couple cafes and such on nearby Valencia, someone needs to be ready at all times to high-tail it back there.
Pros: delicious, wide variety
Cons: waitlist
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aliceland
Points +60
Worth the wait - Edit
I had heard about this place and it lived up to its reputation. It deserves five stars for taste, creativity and presentation. We liked Scarlet Smile but Boddy and Soul was even better and our favorite was called Hidden Agenda. I’ll be back the next time I’m in town. Even the omnivores who like traditional sushi thought this was pretty tasty. Miso soup and garlic edamame made good starters. Everything we saw looked fabulous and I wanted to try it all!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Creative combination of flavors , Worth the price which was reasonable
Cons: Long wait at dinner time , Parking on street is scarce
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mtorr707
Points +23
First time at Shinzen - Edit
Lovely service, amazing sushi, great miso soup, dessert was okay.
Read morePros: All vegan options, Warm and quick service, Beautiful environment
Cons: Dessert felt lacking
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AprilNardulli
Points +353
OMG- amazing! - Edit
The food here was incredible! Every dish we tried was full of unique flavours, absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend the Philadelphia rolls, all the special rolls, stuffed shiitake and the amazing dessert!
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mcheta
Points +14
Delicious Vegan Sushi - Edit
Very popular place. Go there early in the evening as soon as it opens in order to have reduced wait times.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Sushi tastes amazing.
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TamsenReid
Points +87
Amazing Experience - Edit
I am in San Francisco for a short trip this weekend and was so amazed by the restaurant I went twice on my three day trip. I had the sushi the first night and the ramen the second and would highly recommend both.
Read morePros: All vegan, Amazing sushi, gyoza, edamame, everything!, Great staff
Cons: Long wait - 1.5+ hours on weekends
vida
Excited to check this place out tonight especially with a current review!
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FruitMonstar
Points +1162
Not authentic - Edit
I’m not sure why this place is so popular😔 the taste is off and not authentic.
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sarahssoares
Points +831
Good food - Edit
I went on a Sunday night and had a considerable waiting line. It was worth it, because the food was very delicious. I advise you to search for the dishes first, since the menu is quite large. Great experience, though a bit pricey. Nice food.
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MarkEtheredge
Points +52
amazing - Edit
Delicious! Went with my Japanese friend who is not vegan and very picky. We both enjoyed the asparagus, croquettes, assorted mushrooms, veggie curry with rice and the fried banana ice cream dessert. Highly recommend!
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MEvegan
Points +87
I wish I could give 6 stars! - Edit
Phenomenal restaurant, the must try vegan restaurant in San Francisco!
Read moreOur wait was 2 hours... only downside is it was hard to find something to do in the neighborhood.
We were sat at the sushi bar, which was amazing!! We got to see all the rolls and the sushi chefs were incredibly friendly and helpful.
We got the shoyu ramen; which included such amazing meat substitutes. There is a pork that is smoky and sweet, exactly how I imagine pork to take.
Next we got two rolls and two nigiris. Both were out of this world. My meat eating boyfriend said it’s the best sushi he’s ever had!
Overall, one of the best meals. Every single part was outstanding and I hope to be back as soon as I can!
Pros: outstanding menu, amazing food, fun atmosphere
Cons: the wait - but well worth it!
vida
Delightful Review. Going to check it out tonight!
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meryl
Points +114
I Could Eat Here a Lot - Edit
Good thing we’re just visiting or we’d be regulars.
Read moreWe arrived just after five on a Thursday with our whole party and were seated immediately! We were honestly expecting to wait a while after reading other reviews.
The food was so delicious! We wanted to try a little of everything and the flavors were on point. I haven’t enjoyed Japanese vegan food so much!
I loved how creative the specialty sushi rolls were, something we are lacking in our hometown. It was exciting. If we didn’t have other places on our “try it” list, we’d keep coming back for the remainder of our trip. Also, I will say that it’s a bit out of the way of typical tourist spots. As tourists, we bussed and walked there, but it took a while. On our way back, we caught a Lyft—our kids we’re too tired by then! Not a big deal, though, and it was well worth the commute.
Pros: great Japanese flavors
Cons: a little far from where tourists generally stay
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misterunderhill
Points +36
Worth the Hassle - Edit
Before you even consider going to Shizen, you have to be ready to wait. They don't take reservations and in my experience it typically takes at least an hour to get seated. That being said, this is some of the best food I've ever eaten as a vegan or otherwise. I've never regretted waiting to eat here, just know that it's something you should plan for. Every item on the menu is unique and creative. Aside from their sushi I recommend trying their potstickers and their ramen. Their specialty rolls are a lot of fun for a group. I'd recommend picking out at least one of those to share.
Read morePros: Some of the best vegan food in the area, Large menu with many unique options
Cons: Very long wait, Very few hours, No reservations
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TheVeganNarwhal
Points +257
Oh yeah - Edit
Shizen is hands down my favorite vegan restaurant in the bay area. The food is to die for. So many options - I can never decide. My go to restaurant for special occasions. Very nice atmosphere. Get there early - the wait is killer.
Read morePros: Vegan. Sushi.
Cons: Not enough seating, Only open 5 hours/day, Pricey
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Annik_Rousseau
Points +51
Great sushi (and more) restaurant - Edit
This place is considered as the best sushi place in San Francisco, so we had the chance to go. You need to be patient since there is a long waiting.
Read moreThe ramen were extraordinary!
The sushis were good also!
We had a great night :)
This was a little bit expensive, but it was expected for a popular San Francisco restaurant.
Pros: Great ramen, Good sushis, Great ambiance
Cons: Long wait, A little expensive
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SashaPesci
Points +38
honestly, I wasn't impressed - Edit
we waited for way too long and the food was ok.. we ordered one of the specialty rolls, it was tasty but i've had better vegan sushi (if you want to have really good vegan sushi go to beyond sushi in NYC).. the dumplings were fine..
Read moreI think there are better vegan options in san francisco that aren't this expensive. We spent way too much for what it was, considering parking near there was $15 as well.. and a glass of wine was $14..
However, the place is very nice and simple..I enjoyed the modern design and atmosphere..if you are looking for a kinda fancy, kinda pretentious atmosphere this place will be great for you. Maybe i didn't order the right things?
Updated from previous review on 2018-01-02
Pros: fancy, good design, ok food
Cons: overpriced, waited too long
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adrienneeatsplants
Points +93
Best Sushi I've Ever Had - Edit
Shizen is absolutely incredible with the creative home made vegan sushi and ramen! I took some non-veg family here and they said it was the best sushi they had had as well. We got spicy garlic ramen, a couple specialty rolls, and a honeydew sorbet for dessert, everything was so delicious and hand prepared.
Read moreAn unexpected pro was we showed up on a busy Friday night and they were able to seat the three of us right away - awesome! The atmosphere is really nice as well. A little pricey, but definitely worth it! Highly recommend!
Pros: The best sushi ever, Ambiance is beautiful
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EncinAdia
Points +184
Best vegan Sushi in the world - Edit
Best sushi. GORGEOUS presentation. Amazing flavors. Chic yet cozy atmosphere. Fabulous place to take a date! Loooooove everything about it!
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Kevbromley
Points +596
superb - Edit
Amazing food and great ambiance. Truly delicious!
Read morePros: extensive selection
Cons: none!
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LindseyElizabeth
Points +815
Very tasty - Edit
A bit out of my usual price range, but you definitely get what you pay for. Creative, pretty and tasty vegan sushi options!
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Layra
Points +720
Fancy AF vegan sushi - Edit
Amazing vegan sushi, super nice presentation, friendly staff! My favourites were the gyoza and the Body&Soul. Dessert was super good as well.
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