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Vegan
Japanese
Take-out
Asian
Fusion
Plant-based fusion restaurant merging different Asian cuisines in a fast-casual American style. Offers a variety of sushi rolls and bowls as well as snacks like tempura, loaded fries, and masubi. This branch opened 2021 in Old Towne. Open Mon 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
66 Reviews
First Review by AndraCarlson
HappyVegan46
Points +25
Great food and friendly fast service - Edit
Needed a big and fast dinner on a business trip. The Katsu plate with macaroni salad and rice hit the spot! Big portion and very tasty.
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phytophile
Points +1118
That’s salty and nowhere near as good as it used to be - Edit
So sad to see this place change so much. Please change back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-14
Pros: Vegan sushi , All vegan
Cons: Sorta pricey , Uninspired
phytophile
Not nearly as good as I remember. It was only salty without a lot of other flavors
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kaleyeah87
Points +409
Yummy and Well-Priced - Edit
I got the chicken katsu and it was phenomenal — the cutlet was so crispy and tender and the sauce complimented it perfectly. It came with rice and macaroni salad. The portion was very good for the price.
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The_Seitanist
Points +1507
Decent vegan fare - Edit
Good little vegan spot. Food is all made fresh. Staff are all very friendly and all meals are well priced
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Decent prices
Cons: Not many seats inside, Only one chef, so good takes a while, Paid parking only
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jollieduck
Points +2072
Great sushi 🍣 - Edit
I loved their sushi rolls with mock fish using chickpeas and carrots. So tasty!
Read moreJust wish the option to eat in didn’t involve the same takeout containers.
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AmyWilliford
Points +38
Yum and all vegan - Edit
I had the orange cauliflower bowl. It was so good. Next time I will try the chickenless sando.
Read morePros: Delicious orange cauliflower bowl, Friendly staff, Quick service
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Iloveanimals!
Points +65
So good! - Edit
I got the teriyaki chicken bowl and it was so good and was made super fast ! I love that the business is family owned and the anime theme menu is so cute!
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gabs1205
Points +210
Solid vegan food - Edit
They serve a lot of fusion Asian dishes, and they’re super good.
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kryptonitewhale
Points +248
Go-to Vegan Takeout - Edit
I can’t believe I was sleeping on this place! Incredible food- favorites are the Katsu chicken combo plate, orange chicken bowl, and veggeta roll. And the fries 🤩. It’s a little expensive but totally worth it - and they have a good rewards system. I wish I could eat here every day!
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ChelaLandau
Points +2400
Addictive. Family run vegan restaurant. - Edit
So I got into an actual argument with my husband when I was trying to deny him his Spicy Korean Fried cauliflower bowl. Mind you, I wasn't trying to deny him because I was being mean, it just did not fit into the schedule, and was going to make us late for a doctors appointment.
Read moreI know that none of this has anything to do with how good they are but it just goes to show you that it is food worth fighting over, it is so delicious. It is a small hole in the wall little establishment, we usually get it to go to eat in the comfort of our own home although they do have a few tables . I absolutely love the teriyaki chicken (reminder, they are all vegan).  #Veganuary
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briley
Points +102
great vegan food! - Edit
i got the orange cauliflower bowl and it was SO GOOD! it came with white rice, the fried cauliflower with orange sauce, broccoli, and carrots (but i got extra broccoli instead of carrots). a little pricey but worth it since i don’t come often.
Read moreedit: the orange cauliflower on fries is so so good highly recommend
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-23
Pros: all vegan, lots of options, big portions
Cons: pricey
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ScottCline
Points +3102
Delicious - Edit
I had the Naruto Roll and Red Gyarados Rolls. Super delicious, super fresh, great!
Read morePros: Fresh and delicious, 100% vegan, Friendly staff
Cons: Just a few seats and one table to sit
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hypercubes
Points +558
Great - Edit
Had the chicken katsu, the sweet potato roll, and the avocado & cucumber roll. Everything was great! The chicken katsu was very crispy and flavorful. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the macaroni salad.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-16
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FrancieC
Points +167
Incredible menu - Edit
Contactless ordering process, menu is unique and amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. Staff was very friendly..
Read morePros: Unique menu, Delicious food, Friendly
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Gabeal
Points +25
Really good - Edit
I have liked everything I have had here. My favorites are the orange cauliflower bowl, the SUMO burrito, the super saiyan roll and the naughty burger w/fries.
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BeauButton
Points +42
Mind blowing - Edit
Jalapeno poppers are to die for.
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dkorduner
Points +78
Great vegan sushi and Korean fusion - Edit
This place is tiny but the food is fresh, delicious, and very filling (carb heavy with all the rice and fries depending on what you order). I took my son and a friend who must eat gluten and dairy free and they both loved it. Perfect spot to grab some food before a UCLA football game or other event in Pasadena.
Read morePros: Jalapeño poppers!!! (not GF), Sushi burrito (GF), Hot chicken sando (messy)
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happyfeetadan
Points +286
Flavorful Asian fusion - Edit
The food was great. I got the bbq beef bowl and mint chia pineapple agua fresca. The bowl was substantial, almost 2 servings. The drink was ok with chunks of mint and pineapple, but it tasted more of stevia than pineapple. Either way, refreshing.
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nicolecarnevale
Points +376
Orange cauliflower bowl! - Edit
I think the orange cauliflower bowl was awesome and reminiscent of an orange chicken bowl, the fries were okay. I wish they had a tofu option on the menu, as not all vegans love the fake meat options.
Read moreCons: Seating
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clamchow
Points +1240
Some items are so good - Edit
Came here twice. Some items are okay but some are so delicious. My favorite was the beef fries.
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goveganalways
Points +61
Huge portions, GREAT food!!! - Edit
Outstanding food, huge portions. Be prepared. If you get the bowl combo, you will have a lot of food! Lol highly recommend this place, friendly staff, and very tasty.
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heathenvegan
Points +734
Can’t go wrong - Edit
Foods F#*kin amazing! If I worked or lived near this place I’d be here everyday!!
Read morePros: Amazingly delicious food, All vegan
Cons: No free parking, Very little seating inside establishment
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ColetteBartel
Points +58
Yummmyyyy so many options - Edit
I haven’t even finished eating but I know this a 5 star meal. Super yummy, so many vegan fish options, great service. No places to sit and eat but go here and get some great takeout.
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Breah
Points +597
Great vegan sushi spot - Edit
All vegan sushi joint. Order at a kiosk for takeout or dine in, although not much seating space inside. We loved the super saiyan crunch roll, but the veggeta was a bit disappointing. Very thinly sliced and not as much asparagus and sweet potato flavor as we were hoping for. The shrimp handroll was pretty good, but light on the shrimps. Overall good and would come back to try the bowls.
Read morePros: All vegan , Rolls, bowls, and more
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mOscar2u
Points +980
A break from CrossFit - Edit
Attending the CrossFit No. American West Semifinals in Pasadena. Decided to check HC for vegan eateries in the area and settled on Naughty Vegan. Close walk from the Pasadena Convention Center and has great options!
Read moreI settled on their Surf & Turf Bowl. So filling and great flavors. 🍲🥢😋
Pros: Vegan menu, Great options , Nearby
Cons: Dunno 🤷🏽♂️
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PaulAtreides
Points +979
Over the top naughtyness - Edit
This place is bananas. It lives up to its name, everything is deep fried, smothered with decadent sauces, it's extremely naughty in all the best ways. I got a sushi burrito that was deep fried, tempura'd, and it was the best sushi burrito I've ever had.
Read morePros: Naughty naughty naughty vegan food, Delicious and over the top, Fast service
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gbendes
Points +130
Wow! - Edit
This was probably the best “Japanese/Chinese” style Asian vegan food I’ve ever had.
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