
Remember, fish, crabs, and other aquatic animals aren’t seafood- they’re sea life. There’s no legitimate excuse to eat sensitive fish who feel pain and have complex social networks just as humans do. If none of these places are close to you, don’t worry! Check your local Japanese restaurant for some classic veggie roll options, or you can get creative at home and make your own vegan sushi. Mango Salsa Roll: Shrimp, sautéed red onions, and scallions, topped with avocado, spicy-sweet mango salsa, vegan spicy mayo, and Sriracha.Buddha Roll: Shiitake mushrooms, kampyo, asparagus, shiso, and horseradish sprouts, topped with avocado and spicy mayo.PETA Roll: Seaweed salad, Inari tofu, fried tofu, and steamed carrots.Located less than 2 miles from the Sam Simon Center, PETA’s headquarters in Norfolk, Kotobuki offers a number of rolls with vegan lobster, shrimp, and salmon. Visit Beyond Sushi’s 56th Street location to experience one of the best vegan restaurants in Midtown Manhattan This location features a welcoming and vibrant dining space with 30 seats. Note: Not all vegan, but it has a dedicated vegan menu Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar Nigiri: Eel made of cooked eggplant and tuna made of roasted seasoned tomatoġ0.Golden State Roll: Tempura-fried California roll, topped with green onions, sweet soy, and spicy mayo.Spider Roll: Tempura-fried king mushrooms, avocado, cucumbers, and jackfruit salad, topped with sweet soy sauce.Ask anyone who’s been there, and they’ll say, “You must try the Dynamite Roll!”Ī post shared by Daikon Vegan Sushi Picks This romantic date-night destination has locations in Little Tokyo and Culver City.

Shojin keeps the foodies of Los Angeles coming back for more. So next time you’re craving sushi, make the right decision for animals and the planet and check out one of the restaurants below for some stellar vegan sushi. Commercial fishing (including wild-caught fishing) is one of the main contributors to the destruction of the ocean and the animals who live there. Many fish used for food are forced to live on aquafarms, where they’re confined to cramped enclosures with little room to move and kept in filthy conditions. Once you learn a few things about fish, you’ll opt for vegan sushi, too. Vegan sushi, anyone? We aren’t just talking avocado and cucumber rolls: With so many delicious new vegan products constantly entering the market, chefs are getting creative with ingredients like plant-based tuna, vegan salmon, mushroom scallops, and more to satisfy those sushi cravings without harming animals.
