Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar

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.

A great vegan fine dining restaurant for special occasions.

Our 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.

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.

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!

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.

Full review: https://www.carobcherub.com/shizen-sushi-review/

The 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.

very cool ,hip,and trendy location. But the best part was the food!

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.

I'll admit that this place is good, but I've had better: Beyond Sushi in NYC.

That 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.

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.
I 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!

So many amazing gourmet vegan sushi rolls.

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!

Once here you will experience serious awesomeness. Especially eating the sushi, edamame beans, sea weed salad the stuffed mushrooms.

Next time I'll try the advanced Sushi rolls.

/Food explorer

Everything here was amazing, and this may have been the best meal of my life, and I am old!
We 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.

We went twice during a three day trip, and would have continued dining there if we had stayed for longer. Incredible food. Mouthwatering

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.

Authentic vegan sushi experience in San Fran at #Shizen - We went with the spicy garlic miso Ramen, vegetable tempura, edamame, a few rolls and the mushroom plate. Yes, we're highly satisfied! #VeganPro

We went there in about a week ago and had spicy garlic miso ramen, scarlet smile, plot twist and flying colours and it was one of the best meals of my life.
The ramen and scarlet smile were absolutely amazing and I wish there was a place like that in UK where the only vegan sushi you can get is an avocado or cucumber roll.
I'm dreaming of that gorgeous heavenly ramen as well.
Superb!