Nisei

Nisei is a Japanese restaurant in Russian Hill, bookable through Chase Dining with $300/year via the Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit.

Location: Russian Hill, United States, Russian Hill, North America, United States

Cuisine: Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Japanese Speciality

Rating: 4.6★

Card credits that apply at Nisei

Up to $300 a year in Chase Dining statement credits can go toward the bill here.

Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit — $300 a year (Chase Sapphire Reserve)

$150 credit January–June and $150 July–December for dining at Sapphire Reserve Dining Collection restaurants. Exclusive access to priority reservations at top restaurants via Chase Dining and OpenTable. Tip: Book Chase Dining restaurants in major metros before special occasions.

Booking: tables at Nisei book through the Chase Dining program — use the booking link on this page.

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Frequently asked questions

Which card dining credit can I use at Nisei?

Nisei is bookable through Chase Dining, so the Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit statement credit applies — up to $300 a year toward the bill.

How do I book a table at Nisei?

Reserve through the Chase Dining booking link on this page. The statement credit reimburses qualifying dining charges on your card automatically.

What kind of restaurant is Nisei?

Nisei in Russian Hill serves japanese, contemporary asian, japanese speciality and carries a 4.6-star rating.

Nisei presents a contemporary approach to Japanese American cuisine by combining deep Japanese flavors, refined cooking technique, and Northern California's finest ingredients. The restaurant is a personal reflection of Chef David Yoshimura's unique experience as a Michelin starred chef and second generation Japanese American, or Nisei. Nisei can accommodate most severe allergies with advance notice, however due to the nature of the tasting menu format, we can not meet all dietary restrictions or aversions. In order to maintain the spirit of our cuisine, the following items can not be removed: Salt, sugar, soy sauce, and egg cooked into items. All Experience prices below reflect a 20% Service Fee and 8.63% SF Sales Tax applied to the base price of each experience. This Service Fee goes towards paying our employees a livable wage as well as providing health insurance.

Updated 2026-08-07