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.


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66 Reviews

First Review by AndraCarlson

HappyVegan46

Points +25

Vegan
03 Aug 2024

Great food and friendly fast service

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.

phytophile

Points +1118

Vegan
02 Aug 2024

That’s salty and nowhere near as good as it used to be

So sad to see this place change so much. Please change back!

Updated from previous review on 2022-09-14

Pros: Vegan sushi , All vegan

Cons: Sorta pricey , Uninspired

phytophile

02 Aug 2024

Not nearly as good as I remember. It was only salty without a lot of other flavors

kaleyeah87

Points +409

Vegan
06 Jul 2024

Yummy and Well-Priced

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.

The_Seitanist

Points +1507

Vegan
02 Jun 2024

Decent vegan fare

Good little vegan spot. Food is all made fresh. Staff are all very friendly and all meals are well priced

Pros: 100% vegan, Decent prices

Cons: Not many seats inside, Only one chef, so good takes a while, Paid parking only

jollieduck

Points +2072

Vegan
29 Apr 2024

Great sushi 🍣

I loved their sushi rolls with mock fish using chickpeas and carrots. So tasty!

Just wish the option to eat in didn’t involve the same takeout containers.

AmyWilliford

Points +38

Vegan
19 Apr 2024

Yum and all vegan

I had the orange cauliflower bowl. It was so good. Next time I will try the chickenless sando.

Pros: Delicious orange cauliflower bowl, Friendly staff, Quick service

Iloveanimals!

Points +65

Vegan
15 Apr 2024

So good!

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!

gabs1205

Points +210

Vegan
22 Mar 2024

Solid vegan food

They serve a lot of fusion Asian dishes, and they’re super good.

kryptonitewhale

Points +248

Vegan
07 Feb 2024

Go-to Vegan Takeout

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!

ChelaLandau

Points +2400

Vegan
01 Jan 2024

Addictive. Family run vegan restaurant.

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.
I 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

briley

Points +102

Vegan
28 Dec 2023

great vegan food!

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.
edit: 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

ScottCline

Points +3102

Vegan
14 Dec 2023

Delicious

I had the Naruto Roll and Red Gyarados Rolls. Super delicious, super fresh, great!

Pros: Fresh and delicious, 100% vegan, Friendly staff

Cons: Just a few seats and one table to sit

hypercubes

Points +558

Vegan
16 Nov 2023

Great

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.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-16

FrancieC

Points +167

Vegan
28 Oct 2023

Incredible menu

Contactless ordering process, menu is unique and amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. Staff was very friendly..

Pros: Unique menu, Delicious food, Friendly

Gabeal

Points +25

Vegetarian
29 Sep 2023

Really good

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.

BeauButton

Points +42

Vegan
18 Sep 2023

Mind blowing

Jalapeno poppers are to die for.

dkorduner

Points +78

Vegan
12 Sep 2023

Great vegan sushi and Korean fusion

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.

Pros: Jalapeño poppers!!! (not GF), Sushi burrito (GF), Hot chicken sando (messy)

happyfeetadan

Points +286

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

Flavorful Asian fusion

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.

nicolecarnevale

Points +376

Vegan
30 Aug 2023

Orange cauliflower bowl!

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.

Cons: Seating

clamchow

Points +1240

Vegan
07 Aug 2023

Some items are so good

Came here twice. Some items are okay but some are so delicious. My favorite was the beef fries.

goveganalways

Points +61

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

Huge portions, GREAT food!!!

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.

heathenvegan

Points +734

Vegan
26 Jun 2023

Can’t go wrong

Foods F#*kin amazing! If I worked or lived near this place I’d be here everyday!!

Pros: Amazingly delicious food, All vegan

Cons: No free parking, Very little seating inside establishment

ColetteBartel

Points +58

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Yummmyyyy so many options

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.

Breah

Points +597

Vegan
19 Jun 2023

Great vegan sushi spot

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.

Pros: All vegan , Rolls, bowls, and more

mOscar2u

Points +980

Mostly Veg
26 May 2023

A break from CrossFit

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!
I settled on their Surf & Turf Bowl. So filling and great flavors. 🍲🥢😋

Pros: Vegan menu, Great options , Nearby

Cons: Dunno 🤷🏽‍♂️

PaulAtreides

Points +979

Vegan
20 May 2023

Over the top naughtyness

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.

Pros: Naughty naughty naughty vegan food, Delicious and over the top, Fast service

gbendes

Points +130

Vegan
12 May 2023

Wow!

This was probably the best “Japanese/Chinese” style Asian vegan food I’ve ever had.




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