Japanese
Asian
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with many vegetarian items, some of which are or can be vegan. The laughing buddha roll is noted as being vegan. Has other options such as edamame, edamame hummus, eggplant miso, salad, and grilled king oyster mushrooms. Be sure to specify no fish flakes. Open Mon-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.


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18 Reviews

First Review by CRW

JustineMasznicz

Points +547

Vegan
02 Mar 2025

Everything is made to order and can be vegan-ized

Every member of the staff was so friendly and accommodating. They answered all my questions, cleared the table the second we were done with a plate and even announced what dish was up next with the vegan changes made (for example “agedashi tofu without benito flakes”)!

Everyone I had was delicious, even the humble cucumber roll was seasoned in a way that elevated it from all other cucumber rolls Ive had.

jdinunzio

Points +600

Vegan
24 Feb 2025

Not so great

Many of the options that others mentioned, were not actually vegan. Any of the tempura and the Brussel Sprouts are fried in the same oil as the meat/fish. Some items mentioned in reviews were also not on the menu anymore.
We got the shishito peppers, Tofu Poke, and vegan roll. The peppers and poke normally have fish and/butter in them, so we we had to ask for them to be vegan. The seaweed salad was also okay too.
Not so many choices....

emmed

Points +666

Vegan
06 Jan 2025

Nice food not many options

Went with a non vegan family member. One labelled vegan option so I asked as there were many obvious vegan choices but it made me doubt why they weren’t labelled?? Waiter was nice but vague and unsure about items. If I was choosing wouldn’t go back

Richards_E.C.

Points +926

Vegan
11 May 2024

Meh

If you get dragged to this place, you got one option- paying $19 dollars for a vegan roll. 8 little sushi pieces that are lettuce wrapped. If you want anything else vegan, you have to request that they remove stuff (yes, even the vegetable options on the menu). I wouldn’t come back here on my own, and I think my non-vegan friends would think I’m silly if 1.) I just get something called the vegan roll 2.) I’m paying all this money for something small and mediocre.

Go to tane, have a good time, and enjoy good sushi.

Recommendations- make options easily vegan and make “the vegan roll” more worth its price.

I can’t say that I “disliked” it- but it would need some serious improvement in my opinion when catering towards vegans and leaving a positive representation

I had a good time with friends nonetheless😄

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-11

Pros: Nice service, Venue

Cons: Menu, Quality/quantity, Overpriced

Gaijingeorge

Points +502

Vegan
23 Jul 2023

Authentic Japanese 🇯🇵

My parents (non-vegan/vegetarian) and I attended Doraku and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of Vegan options! We shared Shishito Peppers, Brussel sprouts and Umami fries, and I had the Vegan Roll! Everything was so tasty and I liked that there were a few options for me to pick from! I’d like to try the tempura veggies, jumpin cauliflower and eggplant next time!

Pros: Vegan Roll, Variety of vegetable options, Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly

helenereichel

Points +1315

Vegan
25 Feb 2023

I am obsessed!

I have no words to describe how good the food and service was here! The brussel sprouts and tofu poke were literally one of the best things I have ever eaten, the eggplant miso and seaweed salad were incredible as well. Our server was so attentive and went above and beyond in explaining everything. I need to come back!

JohnCalvinism

Points +37

Vegetarian
09 Sep 2022

Very Tasty Expensive

A few really good small bites. Pretty expensive, but worth it.

Pros: Tofu Poke amazing, Lots of liquor options

Cons: Price, Very small portions for price

BrightonMD

Points +1380

Vegan
28 Nov 2021

Tasty Limited Vegan Options

I had the vegan sushi maki roll, tofu poke bowl and green salad. I’ve tried their shishito peppers (hot!) and soft tofu cold appetizer as well. All are very good. The tofu poke bowl was a bit spicey which dominated the salad. The ginger dressing on the green salad and as a side for the maki roll was delicious.

Pros: Good tasty food, Pricey

Cons: Would like more maki options

par

Points +50

Vegan
29 Aug 2021

The vegan wait person gave me a run down of vegan items!

I ordered edamame, popcorn cauliflower (highly recommend!) and a cucumber roll. Several other vegan options as well.

Pros: Friendly, helpful staff.

Cons: Outdoor seating is in an open air mall hallway.

EmilyImbach

Points +60

Vegan
06 Aug 2021

my favorite sushi on oahu

yummy avocado roll and special vegan roll

Orion

Points +1467

Vegan
11 Nov 2019

I left hungry

I asked what the vegan options were here and got offered 3 things on the menu, (vegan roll, edamame and poke salad) going off happy it seems quite hit and miss for what you can have?
Edamame beans were good but paid $13.50 for a tiny vegan sushi roll some of which only contained lettuce so I left feeling dissatisfied and hungry.

Cons: Expensive , Lacking options and knowledge

CA89SS

Points +2168

Vegan
10 Nov 2019

Wish I could give zero stars

Don’t visit this place. We are so utterly disappointed. The food is bland and expensive for what it is. A lot of items people posted on happycow aren’t actually vegan. Seems they just told them they were. Only saving grace is the service. Our served was very helpful but in the end that means food with no sauces or flavour. Big thumbs down.

Cons: Expensive , Tasteless food, Small portions

vegan_professor

Points +351

Vegan
14 Sep 2019

Vegan friendly

You can put together a vegan meal here with a handful of vegan items like the vegan roll, the tofu poke salad, the griller oyster mushrooms, and some side dishes like the seaweed and cucumber salads (Sunomo salad I think is what it was called). I didn't like the Sunomo salad though. They used too much vinegar. Maybe they just prepared it poorly that day? This was enough food for my wife and I and made for a nice lunch. I would come back again. My 3 star rating is more like a 3.5.

Pros: have vegan options most of which were good

Bex2017

Points +399

Vegan
22 Aug 2019

Great choices

Great location and some great choices.

Pros: At least 5 or more vegan option, Great atmosphere, Great service

Cons: They only have veggie items marked. , No dessert option for vegans

sherrymakiroll

Points +342

Vegan
07 Aug 2019

Very Delicious, Decent number of options

I had the miso eggplant, the mushroom, and the vegan roll. I love all of them, especially the miso eggplant and vegan roll. Very well prepared.

Pros: Good place to go with omnivores, Has a fair amount of vegan options

MadelineRocco

Points +45

Vegan
13 May 2019

Delicious!

We had the king oyster mushrooms and miso eggplant and they were both delicious! Highly recommend the miso eggplant - lots of flavour and juicy! Lots of other veggie options such as cucumber and avocado sushi rolls, edamame, seaweed salad.

PatriciaB

Points +93

Vegan
08 Jan 2019

Not bad, some vegetarian choices

A few vegan choices but mostly seafood dishes. The poke tofu bowl was a bit spicy and so beware. The laughing Buddha roll was just vegetarian sushi roll with a fancy name. Service was good.

CRW

Points +681

Vegan
17 Dec 2018

Lots of veggies to choose from

We really enjoyed the grilled oyster mushrooms and the tofu poke salad.

Pros: Vegetarian items marked, Would go again just for the mushrooms




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