Vegan
Japanese
Organic
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Gluten-free
Vegan Japanese restaurant est. 2008 on the third level of downtown's Little Tokyo Shopping Center which has parking. The menu features a variety of refreshing beverages and vegetable sushi rolls, plus salads, ramen, seitan entrees, and other creations. Intimate setting. Reported closed April 2024.
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333 S Alameda St Unit 310, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90013
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Last update on 12 Apr 2024 by shojin
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Added by eric on 14 Jan 2008
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130 Reviews
First Review by button
ChelaLandau
Points +2472
What a special place - Edit
Tucked away in the middle of a small mall off Alameda is Shojin. From the time they come out to the hostess stand which is outside the entrance and they lead you in past a curtain to a romantic and atmospheric restaurant, you know you are in for a treat.
Read moreIt was Chandler's birthday and we got the Omakase (chef's choice) for $78 each. Delicious course after course rolled out, Service is so kind and attentive and the food is always surprising and beautiful.
This is a fun place for a regular dinner and always a place to come for that special occasion .
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-03
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PritamBanerjee
Points +1963
Best sushi in LA - Edit
The food is great. Definitely recommend their tasting menu. The quality of their food is great. Servers were very nice and they explained everything really well.
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jzaylia
Points +191
Loyal to this place - Edit
I have been here SOOOOO many times and still love it after 10 years of patronage. The people are very friendly, and the food is completely delicious. I honestly don’t understand anything less than 5 stars at Shojin.
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lvasquared
Points +1196
What a Culinary Adventure! - Edit
This restaurant came highly recommended from Leaf Over Beef! Lived up to the hype all the way! Three diners shared the Chef’s Omakase and loved all the dishes. So glad we did the full spread instead of the tasting menu. Will definitely be back and explore more of the menu now that we have some favorites! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Variety of flavors and textures, Well-thought out healthy meal, Convenient parking garage with validation
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DeliaDanaeRawdon
Points +148
Hidden Gem - Edit
Took us a minute to find this place on the third floor of a mall. It has good atmosphere, a large menu and nice staff. Ordered some sushi, orange chicken and ramen and everything was delicious. Watch my video for more information.
Read morehttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8p1Ytjf/
Pros: Big menu, Nice staff
Cons: Hard to find , Added to much salad to my ramen
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Eidolon
Points +408
Pretty nice experience - Edit
The menu was pretty extensive and varied. The atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable. The price was kind of high, but overall enjoyed myself.
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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booboodafoo
Points +22
Excellent experience - Edit
We did the chef’s omakase tasting and it’s was phenomenal. One of the best meals I’ve had as a 10 year vegan. The service the top tier and the hospitality was amazing ! The entire experience was unforgettable and we will be back.
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pauldyson
Points +162
Cost setting, fantastic food - Edit
At first we thought the restaurant was shut, so unprepossessing is the exterior in a Japan Town mall. But once you’re ushered through the curtain at the entrance you’re into a beautiful and intimate restaurant that serves the most incredible vegan sushi, ramen, gyoza and tempura. And the Tastes of Gion desert is something else!
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Desh
Points +1263
Straight up fire! - Edit
This little gem right here is worth going to. Next time I’m in LA I will definitely be going back. Japanese vegan restaurant in Downtown LA. Vegan, Gluten-free, Macrobiotic, Organic??🔥 Everything I had was good. The service was great, even the menu with the drawn happy animals shows how cutesy vegan this place is.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-18
Pros: The wall of hearts for photo opts, The food is good, Overall vibe
Cons: On the expensive side for the amount of food, Wait time = plan ahead… reservations 👌🏿, Looks fancy, if you don’t like that sort of thing
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IngridZ
Points +491
So good! Must try their tasting menu - Edit
Loved their tasting menu. Everything was bite sized so you won’t get overly full. And the tastes were great. Highly recommend!!
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hypercubes
Points +578
Excellent vegan sushi - Edit
We got the tasting menu and it was phenomenal. Best vegan sushi I've had. Lots of interesting flavors and textures.
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hakunapatata
Points +285
Interesting menu and great service - Edit
Promising menu but I don’t think I’d order the ramen again. The “egg” they add is interesting but not all that egg-like. The service is lovely!
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Crisjane
Points +62
Best sushi - Edit
Best sushi I’ve had. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth the price. The flavors are all there. My favorites are baked crab cake roll and the spicy baked scallop roll.
Read morePros: Fresh, Flavorful, All vegan
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MarkWebber
Points +130
Glorious - Edit
This place is very near and dear to me and my family’s heart’s
Read moreI ate here so much with my first son that they ended up creating a “baby ramen” that I could specially order.
The staff became family to me.
My first date with my wife was here. The night that changed my life forever. We now have 4 children together, who over the years all got to fall in love with some Dragon rolls.
Everything about this place is special. The service. The ambience. Everything.
You can’t go wrong when ordering here. Everything is sensational.
The cleanest most delicious vegan Japanese in the world.
I even shot a scene in one of my films here, called “the ever after” with my wife Teresa Palmer.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-07
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ratpackdave
Points +16
FANTASTIC!!! - Edit
I had dinner there last night with my girlfriend and it was amazing. The second you cross the threshold to the restaurant you leave a mall and enter into a unique ambience filled with amazing food, great service and delicious cocktails.
Read morePlease visit this restaurant and experience the fun of vegan sushi. It will be well worth your time!
Pros: Service, Food, Mocktails
Cons: None
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Doctordeb
Points +238
Perfect hidden gem - Edit
This is a lovely organic, all vegan, Japanese macrobiotic style restaurant, tucked up inside a mall near Little Tokyo. The food is quite good, changes seasonally, and the service is outstanding. It’s quiet and clean. And they use miso but no table salt, so nothing is too salty!
Read morePros: All vegan and salt free, Staff and service are wonderful, Really excellent food but not pretentious
Cons: With drinks,dessert, tasting menu, it’s a splurge
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bduboff
Points +1445
Fantastic Japanese Vegan - Edit
This review is way overdue as we ate there a few years ago ... sorry to the universe! We had a great meal in this tiny and somewhat odd Japanese restaurant in a mall and behind a curtain! The food was authentic and creative and delish.
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN
Cons: mall
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ilikevegg
Points +350
Super tasty sushi - Edit
Very yum but quite expensive and the decor is pretty dated. But I’d recommend for a date night
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Alyssa.Rosa
Points +118
Best vegan sushi - Edit
Celebrated here with my family. I’m the only only vegan but they were all impressed. The food was delicious. I’ve had other vegan sushi but this has been the best v sushi I’ve had so far.
Read morePros: Fresh & clean ingredients , Creative/beautiful art like dishes , Delicious
Cons: Location
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MaryanneMalandrinos
Points +104
Absolutely incredible - Edit
Can’t say enough good things about this place. The sushi is phenomenal and a great date night meal
Read morePros: Incredible variety, Amazing flavors
Cons: Expensive
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alannahneedham
Points +431
Lovely! - Edit
Went here for our anniversary and it was so nice! So flavorful. Definitely can't wait to come back!
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J.P.
Points +577
Vegan Perfection! - Edit
So much Love is put into everything Shojin is and stands for! Vegan delights packed with nutrients. Incredible! Amazing! Such an Awesome Staff! Arigato Gozaimasu
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RobinGood_eating
Points +484
Pricey for below average taste - Edit
Had the tasting platter with 11 different dishes. 60% of it was bland. Most dishes were so small that I wasn’t even sure if that is garnish or a “dish”
Read moreI also ordered the pumpkin donut as a dessert which was also really small and lacking in flavor.
They were really nice, but me paying 80$ for one person and then leaving hungry doesn’t justify it.
I went afterwards to the place next door to get a cup of rice because they closed the kitchen already. Not so cool
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tim_doubleday
Points +276
Loved it - Edit
Can't wait to go back when in LA again.
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NirvanaRoseWilliams
Points +4886
Wonderful dining experience - Edit
The decor, vibe and food are all wonderful. My partner had been once before and insisted we go back.
Read morePros: All vegan , Wonderful food , Dining experience
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yungveg17
Points +1169
Wonderful dining experience - Edit
We did the tasting menu and it was divine. I don't really consider myself a foodie or anything but this was definitely next-level stuff. Not exactly cheap but super high quality and a really lovely experience all around. I hope to go back at some point for sure
Read morePros: Elegant cuisine
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ShelleyLadd
Points +18
Absolutely amazing!!! - Edit
Vegan, Gluten Free and made with love.
Read moreSpectacular, spectacular. One of the best meals/dining experiences of my life. Can’t wait to go again!
Pros: Everything is gluten free , All plant based, Made with love
Cons: No cons
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