Shizen – Japanese
Shizen invites diners into a serene, nature-inspired sanctuary where the earthy aromas of simmering miso and toasted garlic set a tranquil tone for a refined culinary journey. Artfully plated dishes celebrate the bounty of the land, from the delicate, silken textures of yuba and nameko mushrooms to the bright, citrusy zing of a vibrant plant-forward ceviche. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of traditional Japanese techniques and modern innovation, creating an atmosphere that feels both deeply soulful and elegantly contemporary.
370, 14th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 +14156785767 https://www.shizensf.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Miso Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nameko Mushroom Miso Soup - $6 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Edamame - $9: sautéed with garlic oil and soy reduction Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $12: vegetable and tofu dumplings, pan-fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Da Kine Ceviche - $15: tomato, avocado, konjac, jalapeño, cliantro, citrus; corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Kaiso Sunomono Duo - $11: seaweed, cucumber, plum rice vinegar, sesame seed Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuba Salad - $16: organic yuba, arugula, carrots, rice crackers, spicy miso dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Mushrooms - $13: eryngii, shiitake, enoki mushrooms, tare Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn - $12: sweet soy, shichimi togarashi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito - $13: Japanese sweet and spicy peppers, tare Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Vegetables - $14: asparagus, zucchini, eggplant, pumpkin, shoyu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shizen Shiitake - $14: stuffed with shredded tofu, matcha salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $14: agave mustard, wasabi aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Curd Katsu - $14: Panko bean curd, mirin, house-made katsu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $13: daikon, scallions, light shoyu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaarage - $9: Plant-based interpretation of the classic Japanese snack. Served with spicy agave aioli. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba - $17: stir-fried ramen noodles with shiitake, onion, red cabbage, carrot, bean curd, scallions, pickled ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Shio Ramen - $17: rich & complex; includes bean curd chashu, bamboo shoots, tempura mushroom, grilled mushrooms, nori, and green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen - $18: bold & spicy; includes bean curd chashu, bamboo shoots, tempura mushroom, grilled mushrooms, nori, and green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi: Nigiri
- Asparagus Nigiri - $10: garlic citrus aioli, shichimi togarashi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Nigiri - $10: smoked beet aioli, lemon zest Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Curd Nigiri - $10: smoked and glazed with sweet shoyu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Nigiri - $10: marinated, torched saikyo miso, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobo Nigiri - $10: sweet soy, chili flake Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Mango Nigiri - $10: pickled, citrus avocado puree Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Inari Nigiri - $10: sweet soy, shiitake, smoked bean curd Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra Nigiri - $10: grilled, garlic oil, truffle salt Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peppers Nigiri - $10: roasted bell pepper, sweet mustard shoyu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Nigiri - $10: sweet soy Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Tofu Nigiri - $10: sweet soy, spicy daikon, scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Nigiri - $10: ginger soy, shiso, sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuba Nigiri - $10: konbu shoyu, wasabi Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi: Classic Rolls
- Avocado Roll - $8: avocado, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $11: shredded tofu, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kappa Maki - $8: cucumber, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Green Roll - $11: spinach, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, okra Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philadelphia Roll - $12: smoked tofu, avocado, vegan cream cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Maki - $8: sweet soy, mushroom Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tofuna Roll - $11: spicy tofu, cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Roll - $12: tempura, sweet shoyu Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Cucumber Roll - $11: kappa maki with avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi: Specialty Rolls
- Open Invitation - $19: pumpkin tempura, spiced burdock, shredded tofu, tapioca, avocado crema, renkon chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hidden Agenda - $19: tempura eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, yellow onion, garlic aioli, sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boddy and Soul - $20: tempura roll with spicy tofu, green onion, shichimi togarashi, sesame, spicy aioli, sweet soy Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Proud Peacock - $19: cucumber, avocado, shiitake, eggplant, tofu, pickled mango, roasted peppers, seaweed pearls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Colonel's Pipe - $19: smoked beets, cashews, creamy tofu, asparagus, avocado, sweet mustard, orange zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foxy Scarlet - $19: sweet potato puree, panko-crusted bean curd, avocado, bell pepper, black truffle hummus Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candlestick - $19: spicy tofu, avocado, cucumber, seaweed pearls, shichimi togarashi, fire Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Second Act - $19: tempura roll with creamy tofu, smoked bean curd, pickled mango, tomato, onion, yuzu, shiso, cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Secret Weapon - $19: marinated eryngii mushroom, avocado, spicy shredded tofu, pickled jalapeño, pickled pineapple, sweet shoyu, habanero sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Suspect - $19: tempura asparagus, shredded gobo, marinated eggplant, sweet potato crisps, torched gochujang aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surprise Ending - $20: beets, kale, avocado, asparagus, shredded tofu, rice crackers, seaweed pearls, spicy aioli, suspense Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Missing Piece - $19: Marinated shiitake and tempura asparagus topped with ginger shoyu tomato, pickled mango, sweet shoyu, garlic aioli, shichimi togarashi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
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