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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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265 Reviews
First Review by AshleyLorden
csimeone
Points +86
Amazing sushi - Edit
Manny at the front desk was soooo patient and fabulous at what he did.
Read moreThe food was well worth the wait. The sushi was a creation!
Pros: Great service, Amazing food, Attentive
Cons: None
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RachelFaller
Points +274
Always a line, but delicious - Edit
This is one of my favorite vegan restaurants in the bay, but it’s hard to get in and I don’t really enjoy the pressure to move along so quickly if I’m trying to enjoy a night out. Nevertheless- the food is amazing and I applaud for the creativity and ambiance. We’ve brought several meat eating friends here and they enjoyed it.
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Points +25197
Shizen - Edit
AMAZING! Words can't even describe how delicious and creative the food is here (except the ramen, don't order that). I would recommend you venture towards the more adventurous sushi options such as the colonels pipe and the surprise ending rather than the basic sushi options. The wait is worth it here, I promise!
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sandykaren
Points +507
Game Changer - Edit
Updating my original post -- it's as good as ever! A must for vegans visiting SF. This is my favorite place in San Francisco. Don't bother with the regular sushi menu (which is fine), go straight to the specialty rolls which are amazing. My favorites are the Open Invitation, Body and Soul and the Scarlet Smile. I also love the Goma Ae (boiled spinach) and the croquettes. The food is sublime! The decor is also beautiful and the wait staff is friendly and efficient, though it does get crowded so sometimes you need a little patience. But just sip on some lovely sake and chill! It's worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2015-06-16
Pros: Fabulous food, Reasonable prices, Lovely decor
Cons: I can't eat here as often as I want!
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ronitw
Points +853
Amazing Food - Edit
There were six of us and we tried so many things and all was wonderful! Highly recommended and I hope to get back soon... Service was lovely as well.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great service
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Nut-Free-Vegan!
Points +51
Really Good! - Edit
I went here for my 25th birthday with family (two of which were non-vegans) and everyone really enjoyed what we got! We shared two specialty roles (prime suspect and candlelight) and the mild ramen. Also got the Brussels sprouts which were reaallly yummy. The tofu in the ramen was a bit too smoky and the broth had a light flavor, but overall was good.
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shelly
Points +293
Must visit. - Edit
Must visit restaurant for all Japanese food lovers.
Read morePros: Creative presentation. , Nice atmosphere. , Innovative dishes.
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klarajeam
Points +120
Sushi with a great Vegan Twist! - Edit
So much fun with a large group! The Surprise Ending was so much fun with a large group! Would definitely go back!!
Read morePros: Creative Menu, Lots of flavor, Extensive menu
Cons: Uncomfortable seats, Wait time
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Hazelcubed
Points +430
Flavor & Sight Explosion - Edit
Beautifully executed vegan sushi that is a feast for the eyes! Get in line before it opens to get a seat. There is a line down the block before it opens. It’s that good!!! We were a party of seven and just sampled 8 different rolls and the gyoza. All were exceptional! We didn’t even make it halfway through the menu!
Read morePros: Huge selection, Tastes & looks amazing
Cons: So popular you have to get in line before it open
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brightliving
Points +20
Unfortunate - Edit
I first want to mention this is not about the food, but about the service. I went in to see about a take-out order 30 mins before their advertised closing time. I waited at the host stand until she came, but was not greeted.
Read moreI stood there as she helped two other people that came after me, it was getting awkward. I finally interjected and asked to be helped. But she told me her concern was only with the people she had to seat already. It was an unfortunate experience as a potential customer. I hope this feedback can offer some suggestions from management of fair and kind service to ALL those who walk in the door.
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nabenson
Points +610
Incredible vegan sushi - Edit
Gyoza was a great starter. Loved the Boddy and Soul sushi roll. Amazing dessert which included chocolate brownie topped with matcha ice cream, warm tempura bananas and chocolate dipped strawberry. Opens at 5pm. Get there early to get a table. After we ate there was a 2.5 hour wait.
Read morePros: All vegan restaurant, Huge variety of rolls, Clean, hip restaurant
Cons: No reservations
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Justinc00k
Points +78
Amazing!!! - Edit
Shizen is an amazing restaurant. It’s tough to get a reservation and the waiting list is long on Yelp. But as long as you give yourself at least an hour or two on the Yelp waiting list it’s all good. Menu is entirely vegan. The restaurant was completely full. Cool vibe. Food is incredible. We got the croquettes, the vegetable tempura, and 3 specialty rolls. All were delicious and memorable. Even my non-vegan wife was blown away!
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ErinLindseyxx
Points +61
Best food I have had in my entire life - Edit
As the title says, best food I’ve had my entire life. This includes foods prior to going vegan. The flavors are incredible and indescribable. The depth of flavor they create blew me away. And you’d think the prices would be ridiculous but it was completely affordable! Would return a million times and still want to go back. 11/10 stars.
Read morePros: Amazing Food, Friendly Staff, Great Value
Cons: Waiting Time
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Adamskii6
Points +86
Best sushi place - Edit
Absolutely delicious and I recommend the specialty rolls!
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Vegang12
Points +719
Best Sushi Ever - Edit
This is by far the best sushi experience you will have. Not only is it 100% plant based, but the menu is not basic avo+cucumber sushi you get at other restaurants. So creative! The presentation is done beautifully. The inside is small and can become noisy. Wait is usually at least an hour, unless you reserve much in advance. Pricey, but worth it.
Read morePros: Best sushi
Cons: $$$, Long wait
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Joanna914
Points +187
Best Vegan Sushi - Edit
Hands down the best vegan sushi restaurant, and I’ve been to a few because sushi was one of my favorite foods before going vegan. This place hit it out of the park!!!!!! All the dishes were cooked/prepared to perfection!
Read morePros: All vegan, Low cost, Beautiful restaurant and ambiance
Cons: None that I can honestly think of
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VeganOnVacation
Points +275
Feels like a real sushi restaurant. - Edit
Creative vegan rolls and Japanese dishes. One of the best vegan sushi restaurants I’ve found. Really great.
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🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Points +215
Delightful Japanese cuisine - Edit
Creative and delicious Japanese food, both traditional dishes and rolls, and some amazing house specialties.
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BeeElleElle
Points +137
So delicious! - Edit
Just had an amazing meal at Shizen. The service was great. They even were able to accommodate and use soy paper for our rolls instead of seaweed (which I find too oceanic tasting). Yay! Our favorite dishes wound up being the brussels sprouts, Open Invitation roll, Hidden Agenda roll & the Boddy (sic) and Soul roll - but everything we ordered was really good [one sole exception was the warm brownie which was meh]. I so wish they’d open a location in Los Angeles! Come to L.A. please!
Read morePros: All vegan, Yum, yum, yum, Good service
Cons: Wait to get in
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badgirlsvegan
Points +2137
Delicious - Edit
I love this place! The atmosphere is upscale and posh, and the food is delicious. Hands down my favorite place for sushi. Be sure to get your reservations in early though since it’s always crowded.
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TessaWhite
Points +867
Beyond worth the wait - Edit
Amazing fresh flavors, all vegan, great staff but het there for 430pm and queue a bit or you will be waiting 60 for sure
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LisaVeneri
Points +196
OMG...blown away! A MUST for any sushi lover! - Edit
If you are a sushi lover, you will be seriously blown away. I have been eating sushi for as long as I can remember before I was vegan and growing up in Hawaii. I found this place and now am completely wowed by the sushi they create here. The best seriously. Total sushi bar and restaurant atmosphere and all vegan! We tried so many things we had to roll out of there. Make a reservation a week in advance. If you are walk in, the wait can be up to 2 hours so plan well. If you walk in get there when they open as there will still be a wait.
Read morePros: Sushi that will blow your mind. , Lively atmosphere, Great service
Cons: Long wait w/out a reservation, You could get turned away w/out a reservation.
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wakapanda
Points +76
SUSHI FOR ALL - Edit
finally, sushi for vegans. this place is so good. the rolls are good (pick differently prepared types so you don't end up with four fried ones - pick one fresh, one fried, one saucy, etc. the brussel sprouts are good too all the different sushi like the tomato "tuna." don't get in line - get on the virtual wait list and walk around until its time to eat.
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kcitu
Points +119
Ramen and Sushi - Edit
Location was good as within walking distance of accommodation not to mention close to the centre also
Read moreThe restaurant seems to be booked far in advance but we took a punt at a waiting list table and it seems for small party it is a popular choice.
We both had gyoza, then differing ramen with a side of sushi.
All was exquisite
Highly recommend
Pros: Vegan Japanese , Chilled atmosphere , Great service
Cons: Busy so try to book
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
Must Visit While In SF - Edit
While most sushi places have a few vegan options, it is such a treat to go to an all vegan sushi place. Shizen is definitely worth a visit, just make sure to use their Yelp powered waitlist feature through their website to get in line before going because there will be a wait!
Read moreI'm not sure exactly what all we ordered, but I think we had a Brussels sprouts starter, the Philadelphia roll.,the Secret Weapon, and something with tempura...I think the Boddy and Soul. It was really hard to pick from the lengthy menu. Everything was tasty.
The drinks were good, but nothing special. We were seated at the sushi counter, and would have preferred a table for ambiance, but it was not a big deal.
Pros: All vegan menu with creative rolls
Cons: Very busy
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MandrillusSphinx
Points +301
Quick - Edit
We came without reservations and were promptly seated and served.
Read morePros: Plenty to choose from, Effortless
Cons: Cash only
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Nadine2804
Points +46
Amazing sushi - Edit
We went there twice while visting San Francisco last summer, and it was a great experience both times. The staff is friendly, and the sushi is amazing! Great variety on the menue.
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