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Nisei

$$$$Restaurant · Japanese

Why we point you here

One Michelin star Japanese cooking in San Francisco, charted by critics and worth the detour.

Nisei brings refined Japanese cooking to San Francisco with the kind of precision that earns a Michelin star and recognition from critics who roam the global dining scene. It's the sort of place worth building a night around when you want sophistication without pretense.

Accolades

  • 2025

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Charted by Michelin Guide · Best Chef Awards · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11