Medicine New-Shojin Eatstation
(415) 677-4405
161 Sutter St
San Francisco,
CA
94104
37.7898
-122.4033
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Medicine New-Shojin Eatstation
The Editor
Gina Goff
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In Short
Operating under the Zen philosophy of Japanese monks, this ultramodern, minimalist restaurant serves a brand of vegetarian cuisine believed to promote both physical and spiritual health. The organic menu features "foundation sets," groups of well-paired, light entrees like artisan tofu, simmered vegetables (pumpkin, tomato and white asparagus) and chilled soups with cucumber and sour plum. An extensive list of side dishes--including mushroom tempura and yuba (soy) sashimi--supplement foundations for ravenous diners.
User Reviews
kaantong
February 07, 2007
I don't understand how can this place be crowed...service was bad. the host seated me after a guy who arrived after me but there were couples of available seats so I didn't tell her...I've been waiting to order about 10 mins...the guy who arrived after me he's already started his meal. Can you believe that? the portion was quite small for the price...and they include gratuity even you come alone...I had to wait for my change almost 10 mins...the worst thing was while I was waiting for my change there was one server gave the change to a customer who just arrived and not even order yet...won't go back 100%
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cookingsanfran
June 14, 2006
I am still trying to stomache down the "popular dish" of curry udon... the vegetarian ooze tastes somewhat like curry, but has no broth in it and is topped with extremely oversalted deep fried Japanese veggie fritters. The result.... if you let it sit for 2 minutes, the fritters dissolve into the paste and you are left with curried baby food. The noodles are very over done and with the rest of the ingredients, dissolved in my mouth (not in a good way). I unfortunately encouraged 2 of my co-workers to order there with me--both have gotten second lunches since. Maybe the dine-in is better?... About the service, you don't really get much for counter service, but the girl was very very spaced out and said that the food would take 5-10 minutes, 10 minutes when really busy. I looked back into the restaurant... we were the only ones there. Epilogue: I couldn't believe that this place existed successfully in the Galleria, so called them to let them know (constructively) about our experience. The assistant manager apologized but maintained that it was a favorite dish (I dare you to try it), and offered a gift certificate.
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manishak
May 09, 2006
If you have service as bad as we had, you can't even concentrate on the food! I took relatives there (first time for all of us) to celebrate a birthday. Boy, what a mistake! Three of the 7-8 things on the menu were not available, our waiter was rude and condescending; abrupt and curt; temperamental and impatient. He sent others to help us, who were not as rude but still uncourteous at best. The prices were deceptively high - all the menu items look cheap until you realize how much you have to order to somewhat satisfy your appetite! Then, you get hit with a big bill (for what you get). In addition, a couple of items we ordered came immediately while others came almost 25 minutes after we'd finished eating. The service was soooo bad and food was average. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone!
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Know Before You Go:
An optional 17-percent service charge is added to all bills; no additional gratuity is accepted.
When to Go:
If you're hungry for a full meal, go before 2pm or after 5pm. Although the restaurant stays open, tea and dessert are the only offerings between these hours.
What to Drink:
Six dry sakes, including the award-winning "Chrysanthemum Princess," are available.
