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Sister restaurant to Shojin in downtown LA, this one opened in 2013. Offers modern vegan Japanese cuisine with refreshing beverages, a variety of appetizers and sushi rolls, plus ramen and daily desserts. Intimate setting with dim lighting. Located just West of Centinela, look for the lotus root design. For order pickup you must order online. Open Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-2:00pm, Sun 3:00pm-9:00pm.
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12406 W Washington Blvd (at Centinela), Culver City, California, USA, 90066
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- Wheelchair accessible
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Last update on 29 Sep 2025 by JacindaV
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Added by webmaster on 06 Mar 2013
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84 Reviews
First Review by eric
ConstanceFarrell
Points +345
very fancyyy - Edit
sushi was so unique and tasty and pretty ive been twice before would go again
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-08
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ScottCline
Points +3717
Very good but not great - Edit
I really enjoyed the red dragon and dynamite rolls. The red dragon had a nice crunch and texture but the dynamite rolls was a bit mushy for me… not enough texture and it was not so spicy as I would expect from “dynamite.” Very good but not great… and EXPENSIVE.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Nice that it is 100% vegan., Friendly staff
Cons: Price, Parking
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rachelkns
Points +809
Entirely vegan and gluten free, awesome experience - Edit
Shojin is incredible! The space is really beautiful, with very intimate 2-seater tables in the back room perfect for a date night or special night out. Service was amazing, complete with hand towels before the first appetizer and great descriptions/explanations of every dish as they’re being brought out. The food is thoughtful and everything is vegan and gluten free and made in house. They also don’t use normal sugar.
Read moreWe tried the shojin green gyoza, lion’s mane karaage, Shoj-in-n-out hand roll, purple treasure 5.0, and the harvest curry ramen. Everything was delicious. The ramen was a great portion size. We got share plates and split it. The hand roll was a cool experience because it comes unrolled and you roll it yourself. The purple treasure 5.0 is an eggplant roll and the eggplant pieces on top were intense, way bigger than I was expecting and so juicy. Also a lot of the rolls have “torched at the table” written next to them on the menu. When they bring them to the table they fire it right in front of you and it’s really cool to see.
We tried the dessert that comes with miso cookies, black sesame ice cream, and matcha chocolate truffles- this combo of flavors was excellent and surprising. I had never tried miso cookies before and they were so good.
For drinks we tried the golden hour mind, which is a functional zero proof cocktail, and the orange yuzunade, which was my favorite and is like an orange juice mixed with lemonade and yuzu. I don’t drink alcohol so it was exciting to see so many thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks on the menu.
It was a little pricey, but the food was amazing and the vibes were so nice and the service was fantastic, plus you can really tell the menu is crafted very intentionally. I’d say it is worth the price and then some. I’d love to come back and try an omakase sometime, and if I lived in the area I’d come around every season to try the seasonal items.
Pros: Incredible food, Fully vegan and gluten free, Great service
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cyanic_eevee
Points +781
Expensive but worth it! - Edit
Small portions but everything is delicious and umami
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avocadowong
Points +330
Vegan Sushi - Edit
I loved this delicious cozy vegan restaurant. We had deep fried mushroom appetizers which didn't look too appealing but was tasty. We had sushi with eggplant that served came by and torched. This was surprisingly tasty. I forgot what my friend ordered. We also had ramen which was ok. Portion small on ramen and also very little broth. But it was very beautiful and tasty. Wait staff very attentive and nice. Good for a nice romantic dinner. Lights are dim in restaurant
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-09
Pros: Delicious and beautiful sushi , Staff, Ambiance
Cons: Ramen needs more broth
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Meganimals
Points +580
Super tasty vegan sushi! - Edit
Really great vegan sushi options with wonderful flavor combinations! The crabcake hand roll was by far my favorite… I think I could've eaten four of them! 
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theokaforceawakens
Points +98
really good, really pricey - Edit
This food is great. the menu has a bunch of creative dishes, and I think the Sushi is the most memorable. Both Ramen options were delicious. Good vibe, the restaurant seems like an awesome place for a date night.
Read moreCon, we took our kids and couldn't convince them to try the tasting menu. Since the whole table wasn't going to order it, my wife and I couldn't try it. Once tasting menus weren't an option, it got pretty expensive.
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KatelynMS
Points +228
Great! - Edit
Honestly it wouldn’t be a go-to for me. I like simpler sushi but this is perfect for a fancy date night. Omakase was super fun.
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jamieclower
Points +620
Creative, flavorful menu! - Edit
Wow this place was amazing - at a time when a lot of vegan sushi restaurants are closing we were delighted to find Shojin. The menu is full of incredible options from sushi rolls to bowls and plates. We tried the Shoj-In-n-Out hand roll, spicy crispy broccoli and shishuto peppers, and two rolls: Dynamite 2008 and Pirates of the Crunch. All amazing, we will definitely be going back!
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alluturtlegirl
Points +32
Exquisite - Edit
The most delicious and intimate dinner. The food was exceptional. We ordered from the Valentine’s Day fixed menu. The service was amazing and we were treated like the only guests in the restaurant.
Read moreI will say that this was the most expensive meal of my life, but also one of the best.
Pros: Delicious Food, Amazing Service, Romantic Atmosphere
Cons: Pricey
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Maur
Points +72
So great- upscale! - Edit
The variety of flavors and presentation were amazing. So inspired us to commit to explore more vegan restaurants in Los Angeles. #Veganuary
Read morePros: The wait staff had great attention to detail , Thoughtfully presented every course. , Creative and delicious vegan food
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toastandjammies
Points +1423
The Best - Edit
Hands down my favorite sushi ever. I’d rather go out of my way and have an amazing meal here than get okay sushi elsewhere. The service is always top-notch, too. Shojin is just the best if you want a fancy, delicious meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-31
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kumasan
Points +414
Christmas Omakase - Edit
Japanese owned and great concept! We tried the Christmas omakase meal which was great but not mind blowing. For $88 per person not sure if it was worth it but good experience for sure. Their desserts and drinks are good though. Would go back to try their other specials again though. Also the restaurant is too dark #Veganuary
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KadiHarmon
Points +10006
Amazing. - Edit
Loved everything we tried, with the standout being a special lions mane roll they had that night! Can’t pass up a vegan miso soup and the gyoza was a favorite also. I’d love to come back and try more!
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Thetansinator
Points +68
Best vegan sushi - Edit
I went to this restaurant when they had one in downtown LA and it is still one of my favorite spots to take vegans and non vegans a like. I need to go visit their Culver’s city location because the food is and service is always top tier.
Read morePros: Wide menu , Amazing flavors , Great service
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vegan.baddie
Points +1445
Best dinner experience ever. Ever. - Edit
We came here for the omakase, and opted for the 14 item dinner. And we were blown away. This is hands down one of our top three dinner experiences anywhere, and one of those 3 was in Kyoto. We felt like we were in Japan. The food is divine. Absolutely stunning. Incredible. The truffle miso soup is literally what dreams are made of. Everything was beautiful. But also the service was outstanding, the best service I have ever had anywhere, and I myself have worked in fine dining in the past for years. The service was intentional, warm, welcoming, delightful and honestly perfect. Can we also talk about the care and thought that went into everything? The dishware was gorgeous, every single plate was different. They gave us warmed towels to wipe our hands down before eating the hand rolls. The sake selection was stellar. And my goodness the bathroom was amazing!! If I lived close by I would go here all of the time but sadly I don’t.☹️ So don’t miss out on the chance to come here. It’s a must. An absolute must! I wish I could go back but I definitely will the next time I’m in LA. What a special gem of a place. Thank you Shojin for the most memorable experience ever, you do beautiful magical things! And thank you for being all vegan, I couldn’t believe all vegan omakase exists and it was stunning. Just wow. Wow wow wow. Arigato gozaimasu🩷
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-11
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le_pamplemuse
Points +38
Ya Favorite Sushi-Maker’s Sushi Spot - Edit
Amazing culinary experience. A bit on the pricey side, but you can taste it with every bite. Date night approved!
Read morePros: Ambiance, Service, Food
Cons: Pricey
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Alicialovesyou
Points +92
Date Night - Edit
Great service, excellent presentation. We had the Chef’s Omakase and felt that a few of the items were just okay for the price. I loved the sake flights!
Read morePros: Service, Ambiance, Presentation
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mrotis
Points +282
Omakase - Edit
Had the omakase here. Was pricy but everything was delicious. Only kind of miss was the chickpea fritter was a little bland
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BrianAbbey
Points +80
Some of the best sushi I've ever had. - Edit
Every dish, every bite was phenomenal. New flavors, textures, it really was one of the best meals I've had in years.
Read morePros: Gluten free, Quality of food and ingredients, Unique dishes
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VegDeb10
Points +1242
The best - Edit
I absolutely love Shojin. The food is delicious, creative, and full of flavor. The presentation is beautiful, and the staff are friendly, attentive, and so nice. Great spot to celebrate a special occasion; they go above and beyond to make you feel extra special. The place is always packed so I recommend making reservations in advance. One of my favorite spots!
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ladygluck
Points +370
Unbelievably Delicious - Edit
Celebrated my birthday with the amazing omakase menu. Everything was outstanding. As a vegan, I'm thrilled to be able to still enjoy sushi, especially sushi that tastes this good! The ambiance is lovely with the dim lights, music, and artwork. The staff are also incredible and extremely attentive, and go above and beyond to make your experience top notch. This was our first visit, but certainly not the last! Thank you, Shojin, for helping me celebrate my birthday!
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wienguy
Points +31
Phenomenal - Edit
The Christmas special tasting menu, presentation, ambience & staff were phenomenal!😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-25
Pros: Great Ambiance , Attentive Staff, Artistic Presentation
Cons: None
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Partsoven
Points +73
One of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had. - Edit
Did the set pre fix menu and it was so good. A wide and flavorful gamut of foods. Any regular sushi lover would love this place, with the added bonus of not eating parasite-laden food! Service was EXCEPTIONAL. Can’t wait to take my wife here.
Read morePros: The food is insane, The service top notch
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kk1018
Points +228
Amazing vegan sushi - Edit
Love this place. I’ve had the sushi, ramen, and appetizers and it’s all great. The service is also good and the place is cute
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Sushi
Cons: Expensive
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vickerbasket
Points +1409
Meticulous and Delicious - Edit
Came here on a Saturday night for dinner with reservations. We sat outside in the beautiful patio area. They have heaters. The inside seating was beautiful as well. They are very attentive and will even hold open the plastic tarp that separates the indoor dining form outside patio. I think they ask all diners if they’re vegan, so don’t be surprised. They ask very nicely not in a judgmental way.
Read moreWe opted for a la carte rather than tasting menu. The eggplant Wagyu nigiri was amazing! Seared at table side. The baked scallop roll was my favorite. Also seared table side. The cutlet roll (I don’t remember the name of this one) was alright. Not my favorite. We also shared the non spicy ramen with a vegan egg. We had to take a to go box at this point. The noodles weren’t the typical chewy ramen noodles which was the only downside. Then we had the matcha cheesecake for dessert. More like mousse I think.
Overall I would definitely come back here. Might even do the tasting menu next time!
Came here a second time in winter. They didn’t have the eggplant Wagyu anymore nor do they flambé your rolls tableside anymore. Apparently some people complained about the gas. The flavor wasn’t as good this time for the baked scallop roll. The dragon roll seemed more like salmon skin than eel roll. The rock shrimp mushrooms were our favorite. Mushroom tempura was light and mild. Taste of gion was mild, miso cookie was the highlight.
Not sure I’ll be coming back anymore, seems like first time was the best.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-22
Pros: All vegan, Creative , Lovely patio
Cons: A bit pricey
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IronJuice
Points +1587
Nice sushi, mediocre ramen, but great dessert - Edit
Visited back in 2017. If I really liked it, I’d have given it 5 stars then. Something must be missing, can’t recall whaat.
Read moreVisited again in 2022 Dec.
Tried their “best” spicy ramen, matcha tea and the Gion dessert.
Their ramen does not seem to be the traditional Japanese style. It’s more like Japan-western fusion, I appreciate the attempt to make look-alike egg vegan, but it tastes nothing like an egg. I also like kale by itself, but in the ramen? Not so much. Broth is okish. They can do better. I won’t recommend this ramen.
The dessert however hits the right spot. Subtle compared with western counterparts, but has its unique mixture with matcha(chocolate) and sesame(ice cream) that makes me craving for more.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-12
Pros: Expensive
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