Vegan
Japanese
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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266 Reviews
First Review by AshleyLorden
JohnWaldum
Points +772
Hands down best vegan sushi - Edit
We've been coming to Shizen for over 6 years. It has never disappointed. We bring family and friends whenever they visit SF. Get reservations and be prepared to enjoy.
Read morePros: Options. Lots of rolls and other choices., Always tasty, Atmosphere
Cons: Location can be hard to find parking
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jollieduck
Points +3142
Super duper yummy - Edit
This place was amazing and everything we ordered was delicious, especially the gyoza and the "open invitation" specialty sushi roll. The rolls are inventive, complex, and totally worth it. They were able to seat us for dinner on a Saturday night without a reservation, but I thought the server was kind of rude.
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NevenMonster
Points +529
Amazing - Edit
I understand completely why it's a top rated restaurant. Unique sushi, amazing ramen
Read morePros: Ramen, Sushi, Service
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TodorZed
Points +938
Worth a top rating - Edit
Well, I‘ve been to a bunch of vegan sushi places in different cities by now and this one is definitely worth a mention too. They have succeeded in creating amazing original sushi tastes with plant based products. The sushi was fresh and you could taste the different ingredients in each bite. Staff was lovely!
Read moreWuLongfei
The vegetarian food at this restaurant is amazing. The ingredients are fresh and the cooking methods are healthy, but not boring.
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MeMeMeow
Points +671
Phenomenal - Edit
This place is Top Reviewed for a reason. Every single item on the menu is an experience. Everything I put in my mouth had me in a state of bliss. So much flavor, care, and time they put into each meal is truly felt. Absolutely add this place to your San Francisco itinerary if you plan on visiting
Read morePros: Incredible flavor, Beautiful ambiance , Amazing presentation
Cons: Must reserve ahead of time/fills up quickly
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IamLisette
Points +1427
Culinary Marvel: Shizen’s Exceptional Vegan Sushi - Edit
Shizen is a true gem in the world of sushi. As recommended in the Michelin Guide, it lives up to the hype. The fact that everything is vegan and yet the presentation and flavors are extraordinary is a testament to their culinary expertise. The staff is exceptionally friendly, and each dish is a journey through a variety of delightful flavors. The dining experience is simply delightful, and the restaurant’s ambiance is equally stunning.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-20
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homarcy5
Points +144
Outstanding! - Edit
First of all, vegan and izakaya are rarely words you see together in my experience. As all you vegans know, going to a vegan restaurant is just so much better and easier. The food was excellent - took us back to the flavors of living in Japan. We had miso soup, gyoza, tempura, inari and yuba nigiri, and a California roll. It was all excellent. Maybe the tempura batter could have been lighter. They also have a very good list of sake (I had the Kubota - amazing) and the Shizen lemonade was also very good. Loved it!
Read morePros: All-Vegan, Great selection , Excellent sake list
Cons: Pressure to order and go (90 minute time limit), a little noisy
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LisaSpykers
Points +10067
Creative rolls and decent sake list - Edit
The rolls were quite good and we enjoyed the creative take on them, taking sweet, spicy and savory ingredients and putting them all together to create a taste explosion in your mouth.
Read moreWe also ordered the cold ramen dish which is more like a salad but other than the yummy shredded tofu on top, it was kinda boring in flavor. So I'd probably stick to the rolls.
Pros: Creativity
Cons: Pricey
theNumberOfTheBeast
Shizen! 🤘😍🤘
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oneokrock
Points +159
Never disappoints - Edit
Always good clean tasty food
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Ashvegan02
Points +180
OMG!! This place is amazing - Edit
This place is so so good. Totally worth the price. Rolls and sushi are amazing but other items are okay. I go here every time I'm in SF, even my non vegan friends love it.
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k8lynsmith
Points +361
great specialty rolls, everything else is okay - Edit
my friend asked the waitress if she recommends the california roll or the gyoza more and she said neither. she said there are plenty of other things on the menu worth trying. the boddy and soul roll was amaaaaazing!! the california roll, tomato nigiri, and avocado nigiri were all just okay and i personally wouldn’t order them again and almost didn’t finish them
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-16
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yungveg17
Points +1611
Extraordinarily good - Edit
This was one of my favorite meals ever eating out as a vegan (6 years now).
Read moreEverything was prepared really well, the service was friendly, and everyone enjoyed the food (we got a lot to share). Can't recommend enough!
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DomiNathan
Points +98
Best vegan sushi I’ve ever had - Edit
I love this place. I go whenever I can, or whenever I need to show someone just how good vegan food can be. If you’re in SF, you need to try this place. No question.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great drinks, Suspense
Cons: You’ll need a reservation, It’s a bit pricey, but average for sushi in SF, Location is a bit sketchy (north mission)
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madmadgrrl
Points +302
💯 - Edit
Thee Best!! Can't wait to go back...
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vegaliciouslyeva
Points +53
One of the best vegan sushi places 👌🏻 - Edit
Beautiful cozy place with very unique and flavorful sushi creations. I had two special rolls (boddy and soul, surprise ending) and a miso soup (could have been a bit more flavorful but it was ok) all in all a must visit 💚
Read morePros: Interior, Quality, Taste
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huangalexc
Points +128
My Top Choice in SF - Edit
The best place to go out for a date in San Francisco. Service, ambience, and food are all top notch. My personal favorites are the spicy garlic miso ramen, the crispy brussels sprouts, seasonal futomaki, and anything on their special roll list.
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3507
Creative & Beautiful Japanese Fare - Edit
Everything was delicious & gorgeous! We had the Garlic Edamame and Goyza starters and several specialty rolls including Boddy and Soul, Proud Peacock Hidden Agenda, and Surprise Ending. Great experience!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-27
Pros: 100% vegan, Delicious! , Beautiful presentation
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stprevic
Points +152
The Best! - Edit
I am so grateful to finally try this incredible restaurant! Everything we ordered received delighted gasps of “Wow, that is amazing.” I can’t wait to go back!
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Gopala108
Points +5574
creative vegan sushi - Edit
I first went to Shizen years ago yet went here with my beloved recently. We are so glad we went here. We booked our reservation a week out and dined here on a Wed evening. It was fully packed.
Read moreWe split a spicy miso garlic ramen that was amazing with a rich broth and very flavorful with a good amount of heat.
We shared three speciality rolls including colonel's pipe, secret weapon, and body and soul.
All were amazing yet our favorite was the body and soul roll. The secret weapon was the roll with the most heat.
The body and soul roll is made with tempura. We think next time we will order a noodle dish and two speciality rolls made with tempura as these are well done with good flavor.
Service was on point and we will make it a point to go here at least once a month.
Shizen might be our favorite vegan restaurant and favorite restaurant period in San Francisco.
Pros: great vegan sushi, creative and innovative menu
Cons: a bit costly
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AndreaCronshaw
Points +120
Amazing sushi - Edit
So glad we stopped by and visited Shizen! Don’t miss out on this restaurant if travelling through SF. The sushi is amazing, actually everything we had was so good. Favourite was the eggplant nigiri. Definitely worth the price, best vegan sushi I’ve had.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Large menu, Delicious
Cons: Expensive, Service was ok
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PigeonPigeon
Points +80
Best vegan sushi - Edit
The best vegan sushi you’ll ever have! Expensive and well worth the price. If you only have time to visit on restaurant in SF, let it be Shizen!
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TerriChrisman
Points +358
Delish - Edit
What’s not to love ❤️ All vegan, a zillion options, friendly staff. Don’t worry if they are booked out - sit at the sushi bar.
Read morePros: Quick service, Friendly staff, Yummy food
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VeganP
Points +1257
Amazing Asian Vegan food - Edit
Amazing food, nice venue and great service.
Read moreHad the Brussel sprouts, body and soul, candle stick and dessert. All amazing!
Pros: Fully vegan, Amazing food, Great service
Cons: Not cheap, but amazing for a treat
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MelinaAcevedo
Points +33
Best vegan sushi in SF - Edit
A big fan of vegan sushi! This place is good but I missed the “nigiris”!
Read morePros: Big menu , Good vibe , Variety of ingredients
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Angelo23
Points +290
Best sushi in the city - Edit
One of my favorite spots in San Francisco. I've been eating here since day one and it never disappoints. It's a small space so reservations are imperative. Great flavors with the specialty rolls and they continue to build with new and creative additions. Great spot for date night too as it's very intimate. Love guys keep up the great work!
Read morePros: Awesome menu , Kind and attentive staff
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ArtyChoke
Points +124
The Absolute Best Vegan Sushi - Edit
We go here for special occasions and always have a memorable and wonderful meal.
Read morePros: All vegan , Creative menu, Incredibly delicious
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villain
Points +9370
Get the "boddy and soul" roll! - Edit
The "boddy and soul" roll is delicious and was by far the best. I also liked "Prime Suspect". I didn't enjoy Foxy Scarlet and Secret Weapon, they didn't have as much flavor. A lot of the rolls were far too similar to each other. The gyoza and ceviche were good, just so bland. The yakisoba wasn't the best. Still, as far as rolls go, this is the most creative fully vegan sushi restaurant that I've found in Northern California which is probably why it's hard to get a table (reservations are definitely needed). Also I wish they had a dessert option.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-22
Pros: All vegan sushi spot
Cons: Many rolls taste similar to each other, Expensive, Needs more flavor
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