The Tasting Menu
Japanese American cuisine, expressed through the seasons
Nisei’s menu moves with Bay Area tides and harvests. The aim is food that feels familiar yet new—nostalgia, refinement, and a small spark of wonder. Chef David Yoshimura cooks from two wells of memory: his Japanese American roots and a career honed in exacting kitchens. The result is personal, precise, and quietly joyful.
Menus change often. Some courses are playful, others classical; all are grounded in superb ingredients and the rhythm of a well-paced evening.
Tasting Menu
Current sample menu — dishes are subject to change
The menu at Nisei naturally changes along with the seasons of the Bay Area. The philosophy behind the menu is to evoke feelings of nostalgia, refinement and wonder through the lens of Japanese American Cuisine. Chef David Yoshimura draws inspiration to his dishes from personal experience as a Japanese American, as well as his experience as a chef.
The image at center is a sample menu. It scales to fit and never crops—pinch-zoom on mobile, or open it in a new tab below.
Wine & Beverage List
August 2026 — curated by Master Sommelier Andrey Ivanov
The beverage list is carefully chosen to complement the dishes at Nisei, with a focus on sustainability and elegance. Whether you’re interested in Wine and Sake Pairings, enchanted by Burgundy, or hunting for that special bottle of sake, our sommelier team is here to assist.
- Corkage: $60 for the first two bottles; $120 for each additional. $120 for magnums; $30 for half bottles. We would love to showcase your special bottle(s) alongside our selections. All corkage will be professionally handled and double-decanted back into its original bottle. We waive one corkage per (750mL) bottle or ANY pairing you purchase from us. As a nod to our sourcing prowess, we do not accept corkage of any wines or sakes offered on our list matching the same vintage listed.
- Service: A 20% service charge is added to all purchases.
