Vegan-friendly
Japanese
Buffet
Take-out

Japanese cuisine vegetarian restaurant. Offers bento meals and sushi rolls. Or choose all-you-can-eat deals. Open Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm. Closed Tue.


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41 Reviews

First Review by changsheng

amaine

Points +128

Vegan
25 Jan 2024

The best vegan sushi I've ever had, and a beautiful restaurant too!

All I can say is WOW. This place rules, and I legitimately wish I lived in Markham now just so I could access the food here all the time.

My boyfriend and I went here THREE times over the course of our 3-day trip down to Markham... which means yeah, we went daily. It was worth it. If you're in the Markham region (or Toronto, as I think there is a second location there), then you have to go.

So, right off the bat the restaurant is super pretty on the inside. It had nice, chill lighting and I loved the way they decorated the place. The staff were all very calm and friendly, and peaceful music was quietly playing overhead. Extremely relaxing vibes, so I'd say it's a wonderful place to go to to destress or to bring a date!

The menu is HUGE. I was in awe at how many options there were. So, obviously there's sushi, but they have lots of other Japanese foods as well (like soy katsu, teriyaki "beef", udon, and more). We ordered "Combo A" first, and it is such an amazing deal for the amount of food you get. All the sushi within was delicious, and I especially liked the sashimi options and the mock shrimp nigiri. On another trip, we both got "Bento A" so we could try their veg. beef teriyaki and their tempura, and it was SO good! The beef teriyaki sauce was incredible and the "beef" itself had a lovely chew to it. On the side, I ordered the assorted mushroom miso soup--which to be frank was the most lackluster item I ordered from their menu, but *even then* it was extremely pleasant, just a bit unsalted for a miso soup.

I also ordered their vegan unagi on its own, as I used to be a huge unagi fan and so was curious to see how it was. It was delicious, and really made my day. I missed that flavour and I can vouch that it replicated it extremely well. I think it was made out of a mushroom, maybe oyster? Texture and flavour was extremely on point!

All in all, you HAVE to go here if you're in the area and like sushi/sashimi/Japanese foods in general. I can't wait for when I get the chance to go again!

Pros: Incredible tasting vegan sashimi and sushi, Large variety of Japanese foods, Beautiful interior with friendly staff

donteatthehomies

Points +267

Vegan
11 Sep 2023

Excellent food, not too expensive

We ate the sweet and sour soy "chicken", pineapple fried rice and then tempura vegetables. Happy with all of our choices, we thought the pricing was fair. Some ambient music would have been a nice touch.

Pros: Cost, Taste, Huge selection

Cons: Ambience could be worked on

#EricsVeganVan

Points +201

Vegan
16 Jul 2023

Will be back for sure

Food was excellent and a very nice selection. Was surprised by number of “non-sushi” dishes. Loved the use of mock fishes.

Pros: Almost completely vegan, Faux fish sushi options , Desserts too

Cons: Their house roll has cream cheese

sherry111

Points +28

Vegan
02 Jul 2023

The servers are nice and friendly

The service was really nice , the place is really neat!! The food was pretty good. Overall i really recommend this place to the people who are vegetarian or interested in trying out the cuisine~

guilbault.lorie

Points +111

Vegan
14 Jun 2023

Great sushi and Asian dishes

A nice selection of fake meat/fish/seafood sushi and Asian dishes. The sushi were incredibly fresh and the prices were fair considering the portions. Be careful as not all the dishes are vegan but it’s easily identifiable and only a few are vegetarian. The restaurant in itself also had a nice vibe. Definitely would recommend.

Ayad

Points +238

Vegan
03 Dec 2022

Best vegan sushi

This restaurant is very vegan friendly. PETA approved. Most of their dishes are vegan and only few items contain eggs. Mention that you are vegan and they are going to accommodate. Friendly service.

Fake salmon tastes like the real deal (to be fair all salmon is fake anyways). A la cart items can be a bit pricey. I suggest that you stick to bento boxes. Complimentary tea.

Overall great place for vegan sushi.

swilsona

Points +125

Vegan
19 Nov 2022

Great sushi! Caterpillar roll was awesome!

Everything we ordered was beyond expectation. Amazing prices as well!

Momo_moon

Points +1164

Vegetarian
12 Oct 2022

Vegetarian sushi? Yes please!

One of the food places in town that serves vegan sushi and other food items that taste good. The portions are just right and the quality is quite good. Been coming here for a while before and during COVID and it is a place vegetarians should support. Friendly workers and cool atmosphere

Pros: Sushi, Good service, Booths for seating

HyangCho

Points +29

Mostly Veg
05 Oct 2022

Good alternative sushi place

Nice setting, good vegan sushi.

Pros: Full options of vegan, Nice presentation, Vegan sushi

Cons: Not the best taste

Kegan_McVegan

Points +71

Vegan
30 Aug 2022

Amazing vegan sushi!

We went here for sushi and got a bowl of their faux duck soup as well. Everything was delicious and the majority of their menu was vegan. They had tons of different delicious fake meat options. The few things that weren't vegan were marked on the menu so that they're easily visible.

Pros: Amazing vegan meats! , So many options! , They mark all non-vegan options!

EmeraldR

Points +44

Vegetarian
02 Jun 2022

Fresh and delicious

Love the rainbow roll, special roll, teriyaki hericium and seaweed salad. The atmosphere is very nice. Service is great too.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-02

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: A bit pricey

wallaceJlyn

Points +416

Vegan
26 Mar 2022

Enjoyable atmosphere and food!

Amazing variety, not just sushi, but the sushi selection was fantastic.

Pros: Many choices to share or bento box your own, Fast service , From initial soup to dessert food was great

shapat

Points +247

Vegetarian
21 Jan 2022

Amazing place

I absolutely love this place, it’s my top choice. It has great vegan options and all the food is without onion and garlic.

Pros: Everything is without onion and garlic, Vegan options , All vegetarian

jodylovescritters

Points +79

Vegan
12 Dec 2021

the best sushi!!!

tried this restaurant in early 2021 and it’s still my go-to! their rolls are creative, delicious, and filling. even my non-veggie family loves it!

theveganabler

Points +95

Vegan
19 Aug 2021

My favourite veg restaurant in Ontario!

I have been going to Tenon for years now, and every time I go I have an amazing meal experience. I love everything (vegan) on the menu. It has a very tiny amount of vegetarian options (that has dairy) but it is a mostly vegan menu. I crave this place!!

Pros: Decent portions, Friendly staff, Excellent food

Cons: No side of rice when ordering dishes

ckadlec

Points +78

Vegan
18 Jul 2021

Excellent Vegan Sushi and Bento Boxes

We've gone here many times before and it's time I wrote a review. The other day we ordered the Sushi Bento box and did not disappoint! Comes with Tempura, Miso soup, California Rolls, Sashimi and edamame. The other Bento boxes are also great, we've tried them all!

Nothing has disappointed us from their menu! The Sushi Pizza...Wow and The Caterpillar, beautiful presentation!
New Year's Eve we had the large Sushi platter, it was fantastic.
Highly recommend this place!

When we did eat in, great cozy private rooms too.

Pros: Excellent food, So many options, You can buy from freezer some options

Cons: Nothing

Dr.NoahLitvak,ND

Points +13

Vegetarian
04 Jun 2021

Better than most regular sushi places!

This place is amazing. Rolls are delicious and well prepared. Pricing is similar to a regular sushi place. One of the only places I've seen vegan sashimi, and it's delicious. Definitely go for their speciality rolls, you won't regret it!

mirandasheppard

Points +93

Vegan
08 Mar 2020

Spectacular!!!!

Absolutely spectacular vegan sushi with wonderful friendly service and a great price point. 🌱❤️

Pros: Absolutely outstanding flavors!!!, Great price point , Wonderful service

oeyeel

Points +26

Vegan
02 Mar 2020

Best. Sushi. Ever.

I cannot find a sushi spot that tops this place. Most (if not all) menu items can be veganized and taste so hearty and delicious! I love their spicy salmon roll with all my heart!

Pros: All vegetarian and vegan options, Clean and convenient location , Affordable

JohnWBKennedy

Points +50

Vegan
27 Nov 2019

Best Vegan Sushi

The best vegan sushi I have ever had!

VeganL0ve

Points +32

Vegan
18 Aug 2019

Our FAVE Sushi Joint

We’ll travel out of the way to pick up food at this place. It can be expensive but it’s DELICIOUS. We go all the time!

ellesmera

Points +217

Vegan
06 Jun 2019

Would give 6 stars if we could

The menu was so varied we couldn't believe it was all vegetarian (and mostly vegan) until we double checked with the waitress. We ordered a feast and devoured it so fast we forgot to take pictures for the record.
A few highlights:
The crispy soy duck texture was perfect, it even was layered to imitate the grain of the meat.
The teriyaki soy chicken was bursting with umami flavors.
The vegan blueberry cheesecake was rich and creamy.
If we lived in Toronto we would be here all the time.

ErikaTHoen

Points +59

Vegan
23 May 2019

Almost amazing...

Food is amazing, however is not vegan. They use dairy and eggs, but they flag really well in the menu. Didn’t like the fish tank in the entrance.

Pros: Lots os vegan Options , It goes beyond the avocado rolls

Cons: They are vegetarian, They have a tiny fish tank in the entrance

Schin

Points +54

Vegan
27 Jan 2019

Very impressive

An excellent vegetarian twist on traditional Chinese and Japanese cuisine in Markham

Pros: High quality foods, Great variety , Nice environment

Cons: Could have larger portion sizes

vrony

Points +130

Vegetarian
19 Nov 2018

Yummy yummy veggie options!

It’s a nice restaurant! I got some rolls and a thai chicken curry. It was delicious and all made fresh. The fake salmon was interesting, they got the texture but not the taste but it’s still good for a fake fish! Would love to come back again sometime and take pictures of the food!

StevenYoo

Points +291

Vegan
05 Oct 2018

Better than real sushi

Vegan sushi here is better than the real stuff!!

Pros: Reasonably priced

gwild

Points +1465

Vegan
14 Mar 2018

amazing vegetarian sushi

We have eaten at this place dozens of times and the food is consistently fresh and delicious. It is somewhere my entire family loves and is one of our favorites.

They have a large menu with lots of items to choose from. Vegan items are clearly marked on the menu.
This visit we had the King Mushroom Roll and the Crispy Avocado Roll.
We also had the Beef Broccoli and the broccoli was perfectly crunchy. The Pad Thai was a huge serving. We also loved the
Sweet and Sour Nuggets.
The total with tax was a very reasonable $58 and we had lots of leftovers.

Other places have good sushi but I’ve never been anywhere else that is entirely vegetarian where you don’t have to worry about dashi or oyster sauce and have a huge selection to choose from.

Below are some of my comments from prior visits

We shared numerous appetizers, noodle dishes, and sushi. Everything was wonderful.
My son's favorite item was the crispy avocado roll. (sushi with avocado and tempura) My daughter loved the sushi pizza and the seaweed salad. I was't fond of the seaweed salad as the texture was too chewy but my daughter loved it.
The pizza had a thick crispy rice crust covered with diced ingredients.
My husband's favorite was the "beef" noodle dish.

We all liked the yummy crispy and the crispy fish. We also had the yam and the broccoli tempura. Next time we go we will order fewer fried items and more sushi
The desert consisted of a single scoop of ice cream which was good because we were all stuffed by then. We loved the red bean and the mango ice cream.
This is a place I plan to return to.

Pros: fast friendly service, fresh delicious food




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