Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

An amazing experience! Impeccable service, beautiful space, and incredibly delicious and creative cuisine. Highly recommend for a special occasion.

Wow, Nisei was fantastic! I think the service was a real highlight for me - the staff and chef were so personable. The food was gorgeous and delicious. I’m a huge fan of soups, so the ichiban chowder and the pine nut miso soup were definitely my favorites. The chowder foam was somehow light and hearty at the same time. Sourdough mochi was a great compliment- so delicious that I’d buy them by the dozen if I could. If you can, would definitely recommend the wine pairing - I found a new favorite wine (Lumier Winery, “Mitsuki” 2023) and learned so much from the sommelier. Overall, a 11/10 experience. I love going out to Michelin star spots for a special treat, but this will be the first time I return to a spot once they move to the next seasonal shift in their menu:)

Our waiter Deepak was the best! It was our anniversary and he was very attentive. Also the restaurant gave us complimentary champagne, and a dessert. We had a wonderful dinner, food was amazing.