Lacto
Ovo
Japanese
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Downtown location serves multiple clearly labeled vegan choices such as sushi, spinach chickpea curry, many salads, noodle dishes and more. Uses organic rice and uses no MSG. Small location with only 18 seats but take out is available. Please note: Deep-fried dishes marked as vegan are deep-fried in the same oil as fish and other animal products. Confirmed open August 2023. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.


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29 Reviews

First Review by BrittanyMExplores

Seatown_vegan

Points +8096

Vegan
10 Nov 2024

High quality, top notch

I would give 5 stars if able. The food here is high quality and delicious. We ordered the geisha girls roll, spicy agedashi tofu, cauliflower bites, and tantan udon. The geisha rolls were fantastic and I loved the sweet soy sauce that came with it. No need to dip these in soy sauce, they’re good as they come. The tantan udon was probably the best bowl of noodle soup that I’ve had outside of Japan. The broth was super flavorful and the noodles were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this restaurant.

NancyRetchin

Points +207

Vegan
20 Jul 2024

still high standards

every visit to vancouver i race here first for their quality choices and very well thought out menu using mainly organic and msg free food. the atmosphere is delightful along with the staff also great veggie rolls tres and soup. try it please‼️👍‼️

Pros: the menu choices, mainly organic , lovely staff

Cons: only wish they had mushrooms as an option

ABeanz

Points +902

Vegan
16 Jul 2024

Dedicated Vegetarian Menu

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this fantastic spot, perfect for a quick bite before a movie or a leisurely lunch. The menu boasts dedicated vegetarian sections throughout, making it easy to find something delicious and plant-based.

During my visit, I shared the Greens Roll, the Nasu Dengaku (eggplant), and the Organic Tofu Steak with a friend. Each dish was flavorful and satisfying, showcasing the restaurant's impressive selection. We were thoroughly stuffed and admittedly ordered too much brown rice!

The variety and quality of the vegetarian options have left me eager to return and explore more of their offerings. If you're looking for a place with a great selection of vegetarian dishes, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

Pros: Dedicated vegetarian sections in menu , Close to movie theater, Brown rice and quinoa options

RyanHagel

Points +242

Vegan
25 Jan 2024

Delicious. So many vegan options

Fresh and delicious. Will def be back😄

avleen2312

Points +117

Vegetarian
12 Nov 2023

Love their brown rice rolls!

I got their Geisha rolls and they were delicious! It’s the only time I’ve ever had brown rice rolls and they were delicious! Loved the texture.

jcsbuss

Points +151

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

Delicious and lots of vegan options

Many choices, and all brown rice. This restaurant is a great place to enjoy vegan Japanese food.

Pros: Good food, Good service , Lots of vegan options

jeaniebellini

Points +50

Vegan
13 Nov 2022

Wonderful vegan options

What a cute place! Friendly staff, great dinner atmosphere, and a ton of healthy vegan choices. Loved the brown rice rolls with veggies or yams. Will definitely be back!

Pros: Clearly marked vegan options , Lots of options, Delicious food

juliehornsby

Points +903

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

Soooo good!

The yam tempura sushi is the best!! Super delicious food and the staff is very friendly😄Vegan options are clearly labeled! Sushi is made with organic brown rice!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Uses organic brown rice , Friendly staff

des/\

Points +167

Vegan
10 Aug 2022

Excellent

Great vegan and gf selection. The tofu steak was excellent! Also lot's of nice small vegan plates.

Updated from previous review on 2022-08-10

VeggiKat77

Points +331

Vegan
21 Apr 2022

First place to visit when in Vancouver

Authentic atmosphere with a good variety of vegan options. All food is organic.

Updated from previous review on 2019-05-17

kenna2553

Points +64

Vegan
04 Jan 2022

amazing sushi

really good sushi and great service

PiaKay

Points +1000

Vegan
30 Oct 2021

Good vegan options

Nice little sushi joint! Would recommend!

Pros: Good vegan options, Nice staff, Quick

OrDruker

Points +18

Vegan
31 Jul 2021

My favourite Japanese restaurant in town

When I have an apatite for Japanese food, I’d go Shizenya! Lots of vegan options and kind stuff. Highly recommended.

Pros: Lots of Vegan options and alternative, They mark the vegan options in the menu, Positive customer service

tanzysayadi

Points +148

Vegan
23 Apr 2020

Yum!

This is a cozy little spot, the staff are all so friendly, and they’re super friendly and knowledgeable about vegan food. They’re very good at avoiding cross contamination.

Pros: Tons of vegan options, Affordable, Unique

Cons: Can be busy

MarenKaiser

Points +28

Vegan
18 Nov 2019

Delicious sushi

This restaurant has a good selection of vegan sushi and other meals. The sushi can be ordered with brown rice. The also serve vegan coconut ice cram. It is really good food for reasonable prices. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Pros: Many vegan choices on the menu

Annebelle

Points +155

Vegan
28 Apr 2019

My favourite place in Vancouver

Really affordable and the sushi is amazing!
The restaurant is a nice place to sit and the services is good and very fast.
My favourite place in Vancouver!
I will come back many times!
It would be nice if you had the option to switch to white rice though!

Eeek.

Points +470

Vegan
27 Jan 2019

Fresh Sushi

Ditto to other reviews. The food here is fresh, crisp and the ambience is calm. The service was excellent and prompt. Servers will advise on vegan options.

Pros: Fresh food, Service

MichaelSwistara

Points +170

Vegan
07 Jan 2019

Great vegan-friendly sushi

A decent amount of vegan options, all with brown rice. We tried avocado rolls, yam tempura rolls, and tempeh rolls, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed! Great choice if you're looking for lunch downtown Vancouver.

Pros: Organic brown rice, Delicious sushi

Cons: Could have even more vegan options

MirelaHilderman

Points +118

Vegan
02 Sep 2018

Best sushi ever!!!

Best vegan sushi in town!! No additives and always fresh.

Annaknvlv

Points +57

Vegan
14 Aug 2018

Vegetable pan fried udon!

I only tried their vegetable pan fried miso udon with shitake mushrooms but it was amazing! I'll definitely order it again. So good!

Pros: A separate vegetarian menu, Healthy options, Organic ingredients

Cons: Okay decor/atmosphere

Sternanis

Points +626

Vegan
05 Aug 2018

Tasty yet small portion

They have several vegan options and I went for the geisha roll. It was tasty and pretty but not super interesting ingredients in the end, and also very small portion for the price I think ($13-14? The menu is on their website) Might need some side dish to make it a meal. They have cheaper veg rolls ($4-6?) that seems a bit smaller so could also try those later. The lunch menu seems like a good deal ($10 for salad and spinach curry or tofu steak).

Pros: Pretty rolls. Tasty, Nice staff, Free tea!

Cons: Not very new or interesting for the price though, Small portion (geisha rolls)

Dawkness

Points +74

Vegan
02 Jul 2018

Awesome sushi!

Friendly staff and amazing sushi!

TheVeganGaucha

Points +24

Vegan
20 May 2018

Favourite Place to Eat in Vancouver

This place has great options for Vegetarian and Vegans. I go here with my non-veg family and they end up eating completely vegan because its so good. Their Shiawase is also to die for but kind of expensive.

Tarkington

Points +98

Vegan
21 Apr 2018

Great vegan bowl and sushi

Great vegan bowl and sushi. Very clear and separate vegetarian and vegan menu. The Astro boy vegan don is delicious. Free and yummy Green tea.

Siup

Points +3246

Vegan
10 Mar 2018

Delicious vegan sushi

I was craving sushi and I am so glad I found this place! I had organic avocado rolls, cucumber rolls and veggies rolls. It was all simply delicious! So fresh and tasty, you can taste that the ingredients are organic and healthy. They use brown rice, which is filling and wholesome. I will definitely come back. The location is convenient (super downtown), the place cozy and enjoyable, staff friendly and pricing absolutely reasonable. I was happy to pay my bill after such a great healthy vegan dinner. My husband had the teriyaki tofu steak with brown rice too and he loved it. Highly recommended. This is a 5 stars place

Pros: healthy, vegan, wholesome sushi (just great), price is good, many vegan options

Cons: only one fryer

JamesW76

Points +1355

Vegetarian
29 Oct 2017

5stars

this is a great fresh sushi and more restaurant with lots of vegetarian choices (even more than when i was last in town two years ago). the staff are friendly and the food delicious and well priced. definitely 5 stars despite happy cow not allowing that score.

salenasg

Points +28

Mostly Veg
11 Jul 2017

Green Curry and Shiawase

Shizenya is vegan friendly and uses ocean-wise seafood. I love that they have an ENTIRE vegetarian/vegan menu! I have definitely found my lunch place for the next little while. I tried the following two items from their menu:

1) Shiawase (vegan pumpkin pudding): made using locally produced Pumpkins, Organic cane sugar, and Canadian maple syrup. 👅 5/5

2) Vegetarian Spinach Curry: made using
Spinach, Organic Soy Milk, Chick Pea, White Onion, and Organic Brown Rice. 👅 3/5

Pros: vegan/vegetarian menu, friendly staff, nice vibe

Cons: small portions




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