Shizen

Food was ok, came out quickly and service was great but it was busy and relatively loud while we were dining. The ramen was the most disappointing to me- noodles seemed borderline overcooked and the broth was just salty but with little actual flavour. I found it to be some of the more blah vegan dishes I’ve had in a while. It was either super spicy or just tasted like rice. The vegan cream cheese seemed a little off to be honest but that’s on me for not saying anything. I will say they’re great at accommodating allergies as I’ve heard they’ve accommodated gluten free + avocado allergy.

As of July 2024, reservations open up on Yelp 1 week in advance. I reserved a table for 2 on a Wednesday at 6:30pm. My friend and I split the yuba salad with dressing on the side and marinated shitake nigiri. I ordered the missing piece roll and my friend ordered the candlestick roll. The candlestick roll is a fun one to order because it comes with a small fire in the plate. The portions are on the smaller side but everything tasted delicious! This is a great dinner spot for those who have dietary restrictions, vegan or gluten free especially, or who, like me, prefer their sushi without raw fish. Note they are very strict on time limits and will ask you to leave once your 90 mins are up.

The most happening place in SFO and a crowded place. I would definitely suggest to book a reservation in advance. The sushis and rolls are worth the hype. This place is a paradise for vegetarians/vegans. They have a large selection of gluten free options available. The star dish for me was the specialty roll, hidden agenda. If you love eggplant, this is it. All the items that I ordered were delicious. The staffs were very friendly and helpful when it comes to ordering and they have a good knowledge about Japanese food. It’s a must visit sushi place for everyone.