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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
BrittanyHowze
Points +348
I'm a vegan sushi believer!!! - Edit
If you order ramen, seaweed salad, and pretty much any kind of roll on the menu, you will be very very happy with your meal. Even non vegans love this place (as long as they have taste buds).
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Rikulz
Points +50
Top Notch Cuisine!!! - Edit
The fiancé and I save this one for special occasions (we don't really GO to San Francisco that much) and we always talk about going more frequently. The ramen is very tasty, but the rolls are where this place really shines! They're beautiful, flavorful and full of texture! This place gets BUSY, even if you get there shortly before they open. So plan accordingly. No real parking to speak of, so Uber from wherever for maximum ease. Save room for dessert!!!
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KateH
Points +78
Amazing - Edit
Have now been a handful of times, and am impressed every time. I came here on my birthday with a number of skeptical omnivores, and all of them left stuffed and satisfied. The quality of ingredients is high, and the presentation is beautiful. I always get the gyoza and the Shizen shiitake mushrooms because they're so amazing. Just be prepared to wait.
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Bea_lc
Points +573
Good but not worth the wait - Edit
After reading all the amazing HappyCow reviews I was disappointed to find out the food, although nice, was nothing extraordinary. I mean, Japanese food is my favourite and I have been to (way) better vegan Japanese places in other cities.
Read moreI have read about the no reservation policy and the long wait at the door before I visited, so I arrived 15min before the opening (at 4:45). By 5pm the queue was so long not everyone was seated.
My favourite dish was the "hidden agenda" maki, but all the other things i tried were just ok, with the nigiris being on the boring side. They only had 1 dessert option, lychee icecream, which I didn't order.
Pros: wonderful venue/deco, good service
Cons: long waiting time, dull flavours
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maltman23
Points +5779
Wonderful! - Edit
Fantastic, tasty, creative. Kind of expensive ($37 each, with tip), but worth the splurge. Also, usually very crowded, but if you come at 6pm, you can get a table without waiting (otherwise, it can be up to 45 minutes to get seated, and they don't take reservations). Kinda loud, but you don't need to shout to have a conversation.
Read morePros: Great food -- all vegan , Nice presentation
Cons: Expensive , Somewhat loud, Crowded at later hours
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lizardlucas
Points +1201
Fantastic! - Edit
A few omni friends and myself came here over the weekend and it was phenomenal. Loved the atmosphere, and the food was wonderful! We had the gyoza, and three specialty rolls: plot twist, the colonel's pipe, and the hidden agenda roll. A tad more expensive than I'm used to but I would definitely go back, so I guess that makes it worth it right? :)
Read moreOnly downside is that they are always packed. Great for them but makes for a long wait sometimes. Tried going the week before and it was an hour and a half wait for a table...!
Pros: Great food, Great atmosphere
Cons: Always busy, Rather expensive
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alexandra_vegan
Points +1549
A treat! - Edit
This place is perfect for a special treat or dining out with friends (vegans or omni). Everything is meant to be shared, so in a larger group you get to taste more of their sushi and small plates. From my experience 2 sushi plates per person are the right amount and will not leave you feeling hungry.
Read moreTheir specialty sushi rolls are the best. My favorite are Body & Soul, Secret Weapon, Colone's Pipe.
I always get the tempura which is fresh and delicious.
Their soy ramen is not to miss. Spicy ramen is really spicy!
The downside of this place is that they don't take reservations. After 6:30 during the weekend wait time is about 1 hour. They won't seat you unless the whole group is present so you need to keep this in mind.
Updated from previous review on 2017-05-15
Pros: Delicious
Cons: No reservation system. 1h Wait time, Street parking hard to find
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JaceRogat
Points +42
Absolutely Loved It! - Edit
Just beautiful. Everything from the taste to the presentation to the atmosphere and service. I highly recommend anyone visiting SF to put this on your "must go to" list.
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fitvegan
Points +141
fantastic - Edit
Innovative vegan variants of sushi/Japanese food. Very tasty and high quality meals. Highly recommended.
Read moreLoses 1 star for the fact that it's unusual to have to wait for a table for less than an hour, and they take no bookings.
Pros: Fantastic food, Good atmosphere.
Cons: Super long wait getting a table.
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melarish
Points +698
Worth the hype - Edit
It was highly hyped, yet didn't disappoint! We had the tofuna rolls, eggplant/avocado/miso rolls and tempura/mango rolls - all superb! Plus dessert which was coconut-lychee ice cream with deep fried banana - yum! Lychee is an amazing flavour and needs more love in desserts :) Also plum wine which is gorgeous. All this was enough to feed 2 people, although I could have had an extra dish I think.
Read moreThe wait was around 15 mins at 6PM on a Monday night. Just enough time to finish reading the menu. You wouldn't want to come any later though - the queue looked pretty impressive later on!
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djoe
Points +56
SOOOO GOOD!!!! - Edit
We all LOVED the food and service at this restaurant. It's worth a trip to San Francisco just to eat here. I read some reviews and found some great recommendations for dishes and they we all great. The other dishes to order are the gyoza and the Brussels sprouts (they were the best Brussels sprouts we have ever had).
Read morePros: great food, friendly service
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SuperTed
Points +397
Incredible! - Edit
The restaurant has a cool - albeit a bit cramped - layout. There were so many choices that sounded good, so we let out waiter surprise us. He did not disappoint! We brought a wide variety of items, and there wasn’t a single dud in the bunch. Not only was the food delicious, but also the presentation was truly artistic. Such care had gone into the presentation that almost seemed a shame to eat everything. But, eat it all we did! To top it all off, everything is vegan. So, what’s not to love? I suppose the prices could be a bit lower, but we are paying for more than just a basic meal here.
Read morePros: Presentation, Delicious food, Excellent service
Cons: A bit cramped
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rachelberg
Points +114
Fantastic luxury vegan food - Edit
A great vegan fine dining restaurant for special occasions.
Read moreOur waiter recommended the shizen shiitake and it was delicious. The ramen is some of the best I've ever had.
We ate at Shizen at 5pm on a Tuesday and it filled up within an hour, so I would recommend arriving before 6pm.
My only teeny complaint is that they played top 40 music the whole evening. It really didn't match the vibe of the place or the quality of the food.
Pros: Delicious food, Excellent ambiance
Cons: Expensive- hard to eat there every day :(, Bad music
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KarenGillespie
Points +28
Vegan Sushi Heaven - Edit
This place is delightful. The food is excellent, the staff knowledgeable and friendly, and the atmosphere hip and inviting. I brought my coworker who is not vegan and she was equally impressed with the food. We were especially impressed with the ramen and the several sushi rolls we ordered. It really proves that "sushi" means so much more than just raw fish! This place is a must visit for any vegetarian or vegans in SF.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Impresses non-vegans, Very friendly staff
Cons: Small venue - may have to wait, Expensive (but totally worth it)
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J.Cow
Points +44
still great! - Edit
This was our second time at Shizen as we live in LA so only get to partake when we are visiting SF. Let me say now, that if you are in SF and feel like splurging on one vegan meal, Shizen has to be the place to go. The food is just amazing and creative and tasty, from the Ramen to the Goyza to the Tempura and of course the Sushi. Being Vegan, Sushi is one of the flavors I miss, so Shizen really scratches that itch. But I imagine that even non-vegans would enjoy the flavor. One word of warning though, they don't take reservations and the wait on weekend nights can be long. We waited 90 minutes for a table. But, it was worth it, and I wouldn't say that about many restaurants!
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Charlotta11
Points +28
Best sushi I've ever had - Edit
Wow! This place is just incredible. Their speciality rolls are just out of this world. And it's really not expensive for what you get. I ordered 5 different rolls and 3 starters (plus dessert) and me and my boyfriend just loved everything. This is a must for every vegan who loves good food.
Read morePros: delicious rolls , cheap , good service
Cons: can't book a table
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Purple Sara
Points +146
Meh. Decent sushi but a bit too expensive for me - Edit
Full review: https://www.carobcherub.com/shizen-sushi-review/
Read moreThe main reasons I only gave Shiizen 3 stars is because I wasn't a fan of the atmosphere or the prices and many of the reviews hyped the food up to be better than I thought I was.
This restaurant just isn’t for two practical, money-conscious people who eat at normal speeds (i.e., us). I’d prefer a cheap restaurant where the bathroom doubles as a utility closet, the waitress speaks broken English and they serve authentic food.
What we ordered:
-Nameko Mushroom Miso Soup: Balanced between simple and complex. It had a distinct umami flavor from the fermented miso and the mushrooms. I appreciated that the soup wasn't super salty from the miso. 4 stars
-Shizen Shiitake: Turned out to be my favorite dish. Overall, an interesting flavor and texture combination. The sauce was sweet and tasted similar to teriyaki sauce. 5 stars
-Yuba Nigiri Sushi:The yuba sushi was bland. The best part of the yuba sushi was the wasabi and konbu shoyu sauces. 3 stars
-Smoked Bean Curd Nigiri Sushi: Wonderful. It was a perfect balance of sweet and spice. It reminded me of a gingerbread cookie. 4 1/2 stars
-Eggplant Nigiri Sushi: Visually and technically, the eggplant sushi was the most impressive. The eggplant actually looked flaky. Unfortunately, not much flavor other than smokiness. 3 1/2 stars
-Futomaki Uramaki Sushi: all 6 ingredients sang in harmony. All the flavors combined really well. It's difficult to describe.
Pros: Beautiful presentation, 100% vegan sushi, Innovative recipes
Cons: Loud music, Long wait time (no reservations), Pricey
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chamokc
Points +35
Amazing - Edit
very cool ,hip,and trendy location. But the best part was the food!
Read morePros: all vegan , great atmosphere
Cons: expensive, can be busy
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LeeDee
Points +42
Amazing - Edit
Best food and ambiance I've seen at an all vegan restaurant in SF by far. Great, classy spot for a special occasion or place to treat yourself.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, serves alcohol, good service
Cons: crowded due to small space
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vegan_ryan
Points +3869
Good but I've had better - Edit
I'll admit that this place is good, but I've had better: Beyond Sushi in NYC.
Read moreThat being said, they have an extensive menu, and the service is really good. There's ample seating, even for busy times. The food is also very fresh and delicious.
Pros: All vegan, Varied menu
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eric
Points +21064
fantastic! - Edit
I was lucky enough to try this place yesterday, even though I almost didn't go because they don't take reservations and I heard there's often a long wait. there was no wait, Friday at 630pm, but did notice some as I was already eating.
Read moreI ordered gyoza which was good to start, but not best ever, but the spicy garlic ramen was excellent. That would have been enough but I also had 3 of their sushi dishes as well. These were all beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. This place rivals Shojin in L.A., though much more adorable, and the food wasn't nearly as salty, which I loved. Wish I lived nearby, I'd eat here often!
Pros: fantastic food, not too salty
Cons: busy, little loud
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abhaya
Points +92
excellent sushi - Edit
So many amazing gourmet vegan sushi rolls.
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clovely.vegan
Points +1110
Truly out of this world vegan sushi! - Edit
I had been looking forward to eating at this establishment for months and I was not let down!! The food is so original and unique. Unlike any sushi I've come across, quality and character. I wish I didn't live on the other side of the country!
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VictorHugoLimachi
Points +381
Don't eat Japanese food anywhere else in SF - Edit
Once here you will experience serious awesomeness. Especially eating the sushi, edamame beans, sea weed salad the stuffed mushrooms.
Read moreNext time I'll try the advanced Sushi rolls.
/Food explorer
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JsemVeganski
Points +58
BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE! - Edit
Everything here was amazing, and this may have been the best meal of my life, and I am old!
Read moreWe started with the okra nigiri, and I have no idea how they made it that soft. It wasn't stringy or undercooked!
The croquettes were the best sweet potatoes I have ever tasted. They were smooth and sweet, with a crunchy browned crust.
The soy ramen was just perfect. Made from scratch noodles that weren't too squishy. It had mushrooms, tofu, and seaweed in it. Perfect if you were under the weather.
We had the California roll and Philadelphia roll, and each roll melted in our mouths. One of the best things my tongue had ever tasted, until we ate the dessert.
Only one option, but there didn't need to be another. It was ice cream with fried bananas. It had a mountain berry compote attached with it, and each scoop of ice cream had flavor bubbles. I don't know if it was tapioca or ice, but it didn't matter. My taste buds exploded and I left my heart at this restaurant.
If you hear about me on the news, it's because I started camping out back so I could visit everyday.
It deserves more than five stars.
The best place EVER.
Pros: everything
Cons: small space, tables tight, wait time, they don't take reservations
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JBR
Points +56
AMAZING - Edit
We went twice during a three day trip, and would have continued dining there if we had stayed for longer. Incredible food. Mouthwatering
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Good value
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DSpocklington
Points +44
Great place - Edit
Shizen was busy on a Saturday night, but we got our food promptly and it was excellent. The wait staff was very helpful with first-timers who were unfamiliar with the menu and they helped us choose a delightful meal. It is such a pleasure to dine at a place where they understand vegan food and offer a wide array creative choices. An excellent value.
Read morePros: Simple/sophisticated decor, Excellent food, Good Value
Cons: seating is a little tight
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