Nisei
Japanese-American · San Francisco · Michelin One Star · Chef David Yoshimura
Chef David Yoshimura's Japanese-American tasting menu honoring second-generation (Nisei) heritage. Michelin star since 2022. Blends washoku tradition with Northern California seasonal ingredients. Known for potato croquette with uni, savory dorayaki with caviar, and 30-ingredient black curry. James Beard Semifinalist.
2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, San Francisco
- 1 Michelin Star
- Young Chef Award
Menu
Dishes
- buckwheat infused potato tartlet with date miso puree and chicory
- nori maki filled with silken tofu and Blue Lake lava beans, finished with trout roe
- Santa Barbara uni in almond dashi foam with seaweed ice cream
- omurice topped with Japanese omelet and caviar
- wagashi
Wines
- Wine/Sake Pairing (145) — Curated by Master Sommelier Andrey Ivanov. Source: restaurantnisei.com
Cocktails
- Bar Iris Cocktails (18) — Japanese cocktails and whiskey at adjacent bar. Pre/post dinner. Source: restaurantnisei.com
Phone: +1 415-827-6898
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