Shizen was created as an experiment in ocean conservation through responsible dining. The sushi industry has historically done a great deal of harm to our oceans; we at Shizen are dedicated to transforming that relationship.
Brought to you by the team that created Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar (the first sustainable sushi restaurant in U.S.), Shizen is designed to help protect our ailing oceans through thoughtful and elegant expressions of a fully plant-based menu.
The team at Shizen is proud to offer a vegan sushi experience that harmonizes Californian and Japanese flavors while reducing resource use, safeguarding animal welfare, and softening our overall footprint on the world.
Our Restaurant
Shizen is proud to be a fully vegan sushi bar and izakaya. We combine classic shojin and sushi techniques with local, seasonal ingredients to create healthy and flavorful dishes with a light footprint.
Our Philosophy
We believe that the components of honest plant-based cuisine should speak for themselves. Our chefs use tapioca, mountain yam, konjac, bean curd, and other vegan ingredients to form complex and satisfying dishes that stand on their own without the need to imitate animal proteins.