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Vegan
Japanese
Opened Mar 2019 in downtown. A modern, vegan izakaya Japanese restaurant. Offers rolls, nigiri, and smalls plates of greens and tofu. Reported to close without warning, check ahead. Open Mon-Sat 4:30pm-10:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 19 Mar 2025 by villain
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Added by lvashon on 25 Mar 2019
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241 Reviews
First Review by lvashon
Chrissielopez
Points +32
Best meal - Edit
My husband and I are on vacation and this has not only been my favorite meal here but my favorite meal ever! I have absolutely nothing to critique. The hostess called after we had made our reservations online and asked if we preferred a table or a seat at the bar and asked ahead of time if we had any food allergies! Everything was amazing. We started with the Brussel sprouts and then shared three rolls-the wedge, the Pacifica and the sunset roll. The dessert on special for the night was a chocolate cake with a strawberry cream cheese drizzle. I was so sad finishing my meal knowing that we don’t have enough time to come back before we leave to go home! If we do ever vacation here again this will for sure be our first stop for a meal!
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IrisCredo
Points +74
One of our favorite vegan restaurants anywhere - Edit
Lovely atmosphere, gorgeous dish presentation and absolutely delicious food. The staff was super friendly as well. Our only regret was that we only had time to visit here for dinner once during our week-long visit.
Read morePros: Great friendly staff, Beautifully presented dishes, Absolutely delicious meal
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Nathan
Points +2089
Delicious, creative, well presented - Edit
I’ve eaten here twice in the past week and absolutely LOVED everything I tried. Highly recommend. Book ahead as it’s often quite busy.
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Sev137
Points +73
Fantastic Japanese Vegan Food - Edit
Started out with the garlic edamame, gyoza, then had a Philly Roll, shredded tofu stuffed mushrooms, and had another assorted mushroom plate. All were fantastic. Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Quick Service, Moderately Priced
Cons: Might have to search for parking.
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MightyMouse
Points +48
Extremely rude hostess who was not accommodating at all. - Edit
Made 3 attempts to eat At this restaurant.
Read morePros: Not sure they would not seat without reservations
Cons: Rude hostess
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JoshuaFrance
Points +123
Just above and beyond great food - Edit
We had a nice couples night out dinner and it was amazing. There needs to be more Vegan Izakayas in the world. We were all very happy eaters!
Read morePros: You get to order lots of food , Good portion size, Sake
Cons: Too many choices , Not knowing how much food to order
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btail888
Points +71
Consistently great - Edit
The rolls were excellent as always. Ramen was decent. Brussel sprouts tempura was done well. Wasn’t big fan of the agedashi tofu (sauce reminded me of chinese sweet n sour sauce). Service was on point.
Read morePros: Rolls are amazing
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JennieP
Points +60
Non-vegans loved it! - Edit
I came with a large group including non-vegans. We tried 7 different sushi rolls, all of which were great. One person in my group was seriously blown away by how flavorful sushi without the fish could be! We came back a couple days later and tried the ramen, which was also fantastic.
Read moreThis is a great spot and definitely worth the drive from the more touristy areas if you are visiting!
Pros: Amazing food, Nice ambience
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killermiller
Points +379
Unbelievably delicious - Edit
So good we just kept ordering more! They are so creative with their food - it’s beautiful and unbelievably delicious! You’ll want to make a reservation - when I was there someone was trying to get a table without a reservation and they were turned away.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Delicious and beautiful food, Large menu
Cons: Difficult to find parking
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MarlonCalventas
Points +18
Excelent Food & Service - Edit
I made a last-minute reservation on yelp for 930pm for two last night. Parking is not the best, so I suggest taking Lift or Uber. Although parking will most likely be an issue, the food and service are worth it. The environment is welcoming. My none-vegan bro and I were speechless when we tried their Nigiri Avocado. My favorite specialty rolls are Pokai, The Wedge, and Point Reyes (give them a try, and you will know why). They also have Sake 🍶 if you want to feel like your in Japan try their Crane Sake, and they will serve it to like they would in Japan. Although we were the last customers, the service only has gotten better. I told them that it was my first time in the restaurant and that I had recently made the switch to becoming Vegan. They made great recommendations on what to try and some good advice for a new Vegan. This is a great place to eat with friends and to take your dates.
Read morePros: All Vegan Options, Great Service , Excelent tasting Foods and Sake
Cons: Parking
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EvieLonghurst
Points +168
Just Ridiculous! - Edit
Everything you have read about this place is true—and then some. The Gyoza are so delicious I could barely cope. It really is that good. And it has a great atmosphere, it’s very NYC
Read morePros: All vegan all good , Great staff, friendly, knowledgeable , Great atmosphere
Cons: Only one dessert
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ABSolarGuy
Points +15
Awesome Food! - Edit
The food selection here was absolutely fantastic. I like Japanese food, specifically rolls, tempura and sushi. Being a completely Vegan restaurant, they have a vegan twist for all Japanese favourites. I would highly recommend this place even if you have to wait for an hour (we had to wait only for about 20 mins). This place was packed and yet they made accommodations to fit us in without having a reservation!
Read morePros: Lots of good options to chose from, Reasonably priced, Great service and recommendations from chefs
Cons: None!
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sophiejoanneb
Points +28
Favourite spot! - Edit
This is my favourite place we’ve visited whilst in Honolulu, and we made sure to come back a second time before flying home! Food is so well thought and and flavoured, and all presented beautifully. There are lots of gluten free options, and a really diverse and well balanced menu. Staff were all fantastic, so friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: All vegan and many gluten free options , Delicious , Gluten free options
Cons: Closed Sun @ Mon so we can’t sneak in a 3rd visit
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Orion
Points +1491
Not a bad word to say - Edit
I’ve been to this place twice now and loved everything about it both times.
Read moreThe food is amazing and out of the ordinary, I love all of the different ingredients they use and create.
The staff have always been really friendly and attentive and the atmosphere has always been upbeat.
Pros: All the food is amazing , The staff are great, Creative and well executed food
Cons: Nothing
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MFD
Points +16
Not HAPPY 1 BIT - Edit
My Wife and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary at this location .
Read moreWe waited to go there specifically for a special occasion . We dressed up because when they first open they had a dress code . We got there to realized we were overdressed . There is absolutely no dress code .
While we had an okay waiter , we weren't the happiest because lets face it who wants to celebrate an intimate moment such as their anniversary sitting at the end of a sushi bar (where u cant even see the chef) watching waiters ring up orders all night....maybe some people but not us. We made a reservation and told them it was a special occasion, our 2 year anniversary, on the reservation, arrived 15 minutes early as well. We expressed to the hostess we didnt want to sit at the bar she explained to us that we had to reserve a table . I explained we did have a reservation but she broke it down to me that we had to call to reserve a table .
NO WHERE IS THAT LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE !! ALL it says is reserve a table THATS IT. Ontop of that there were 4 empty tables when she decided to sit us at the bar .
Needless to say we werent big fans of our experience . AT ALL . MY wife and I are huge foodies we love to go out to eat and try alot on the menu. Normally, we stay at a restaurant at least hour ordering and trying things including desserts, we never just order 1 thing on the menu. We try it all normally spending over $100+. We only ordered 1 thing each and something to share(WHICH WE NEVER DO) and left . She does reviews of restaurants on ig and this experience wasnt worth giving any praise about due to lack of communication . My wife does not want to come back.
however 1 thing i did like about the restaurant was the lady sitting next to us . and she was a customer . The customer told us happy anniversary but none of the workers did . and we put it on our reservation !!!!
the food was okay . we left hungry . we still tipped our waiter because its not his fault.
I do not recommend this restaurant .
Pros: Waiter was okay, We were sat on time , Waiters and waitresses had smiles the entire time
Cons: Lack of Communication, Not accommodating. Not even the manager , Food was just okay
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ShaeMiller
Points +18
This is the BEST food anywhere, hands down. - Edit
My wife and I ate here 3 times while we were on the island- if they were open Sunday and Monday it probably would have been 5! The staff were fabulous - super friendly and very attentive. The food was incredible. The first night we sat at the bar and got to see the chef at work- what a treat! The folks who created this restaurant are amazing and the chef is a true artist. Everything we tried, we loved. My wife grew up eating Japanese food made by her grandma. When she tried the nasu, she said it tasted like childhood. That’s a huge compliment coming from her- and that’s how incredible this place is. When we celebrated my birthday there on Saturday, they brought a scoop of ice cream, sang just the last line of happy birthday (thank you for not dragging it out! 😂) and were so generous with their time and attention. Must go here if you are in the area. Thank you!!
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vivekraj108
Points +44
Must see - Edit
This is a must see in Honolulu. Awesome staff and excellent vegan cuisine!
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ColinMarshall
Points +57
I wish there were 6 stars! - Edit
The staff were so lovely and the food was so tasty!
Read morePros: Completely vegan menu so LOTS of options, Friendly staff , SO TASTY
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heatherbrownart
Points +74
Best in Hawaii!!!!! - Edit
This is my favorite vegan restaurant I’ve ever eaten at!!! Unbelievable food! Attention to detail, intricate flavors, and beautiful atmosphere! Sometimes the service is superb, but we did once have a waiter that was disappointing. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!
Read morePros: Unbelievable choice of delicious vegan dishes
Cons: Not open for lunch
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vegan_professor
Points +365
Amazing, you must come here! - Edit
This place was so good! We had went to their sister restaurant in San Francisco called Shizen, and this was equally amazing. We tried so many items and all of them were great. They are closed Sunday and Monday. If you are a tourist, make sure you make a reservation well before you arrive.
Read morePros: Everything is so good!
Cons: Closed Sunday and Monday. Make a reservation!
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bstryjewski
Points +326
Amazing - Edit
We found this place by accident and were lucky to get two seats at the bar. Great ambiance/atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to come back.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great interior
Cons: None
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JamesH42
Points +128
Must Eat Here!! - Edit
Lovely, and lively ambiance great for a date night. The food was so, so good! We loved everything we tried, service was great and we are going back very soon! Delicious, unique, and a must visit restaurant destination. Our only complaint is that they don't have a Bay Area location in California!
Read morePros: Great variety, wonderful dessert, various delicio
Cons: $ pricey but worth it!
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Viverito
Points +76
Hands Down Best Restaurant on Island - Edit
We have had the opportunity to eat here 5 times and it’s hard to go anywhere else for dinner now. Everything on their menu is A (and we’ve sampled the entire menu) and the consistency of food and service is unbelievable. Definitely try it out! And easy parking!!
Read morePros: Great service , Always consistent
Cons: A bit pricey
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Roo27
Points +26
Great For Sushi lovers! - Edit
Great sushi rolls
Read morePros: Lots of different choices , Choices that meet the Ornish Lifestyle Program, Parking lot availability
Cons: Only white rice, Can get busy during dinner hours
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laureen808
Points +26
So delicious! - Edit
Best sushi restaurant even for non-vegetarians
Read morePros: Tasty, Lots of options for anyone or any allergy, Excellent Quality
Cons: Pricey , Hard to get reservations
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FrancheskadelPilar
Points +639
Out of this world!! - Edit
Everything from the food, to the menu design, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing. My family and I were blown away by the flavours and textures of all the dishes. We had to order some things twice because they were that good! Splurge at this restaurant because it is sooo worth it!! Get everything if you can😉
Read morePros: Amazing flavours and textures, Fully vegan Izakaya!!, Nice atmosphere
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stewardesstiffany
Points +19
Delicious! - Edit
Everything we tried was delicious! The Pacifica roll is my fave. I like to add the cream cheese to the sweet potato tempura roll - so delicious!
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