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Junya Wantabe’s vision is to cultivate game-changing vegan cuisine. While most vegan options seek to merely imitate meat, Junya has spent years reshaping the future of veganism. In his one of a kind fermentation laboratory, he has carefully studied reactions to perfect the process for each individual vegetable. Junya uses unique organic ingredients ranging from various peppers to authentic Japanese sake. This allows him to achieve the best taste, texture, and aroma possible. Junya’s precision and vigilance takes vegan to a whole new level.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4646 Convoy St #101-A, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 240-1511
Website: https://www.yasaivegan.com/
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Reviews
james lee
Wow I finally found an incredible gem in San Diego!!!!Very tasty vegan food and your meat eating friends will not even notice..they will be completely fooled how amazing the meat dishes actually tastes.. like the real thing.
We had a really nice informative, waitress. Very kind and helpful.
I really wish I live nearby because I would come here all the time. Do yourself a favour and check out this place. You will not regret it. This place is very under the radar…so enjoy no lineups while you can because it’s gonna get very busy soon.
Huge bonus is everything is very reasonable priced. This is definitely gonna be one of my top three vegan restaurants in alll of California!!!
… moreWe had a really nice informative, waitress. Very kind and helpful.
I really wish I live nearby because I would come here all the time. Do yourself a favour and check out this place. You will not regret it. This place is very under the radar…so enjoy no lineups while you can because it’s gonna get very busy soon.
Huge bonus is everything is very reasonable priced. This is definitely gonna be one of my top three vegan restaurants in alll of California!!!
Curtis N.
I was visiting San Diego and stopped by The Yasai, and I’m so glad I did. I had the Classic Ramen, with a few add-ins, and it was absolutely delicious: a rich, flavorful broth with noodles that had a perfect texture. I also tried the Stressed Out roll and the Extra Crispy Crunchy roll, and both were fresh, creative, and full of flavor. The oolong tea was a great finishing touch.
Service was fantastic from start to finish. Friendly, fast, and very attentive. I would 100% go back the next time I’m in San Diego. Highly recommend!
… moreService was fantastic from start to finish. Friendly, fast, and very attentive. I would 100% go back the next time I’m in San Diego. Highly recommend!
Olivia Rain
This was my first time experiencing a full vegan Japanese menu and can say I was very pleased.
The restaurant itself was not what I expected, the lighting was bright, tables close to each other, not overly cozy. The overall atmosphere was very casual yet chaotic. The workers were very friendly but I could tell that they were very overwhelmed.
My boyfriend and I each ordered the $30 meal combo that included a drink, appetizer, sushi roll and ramen: for the quality and the portions I would say this was the best decision! The sushi was so tasty, original and fresh- I’ve never had vegan sushi quite like this.
Overall the experience was great, I would definitely come back often if I lived in the area!
… moreThe restaurant itself was not what I expected, the lighting was bright, tables close to each other, not overly cozy. The overall atmosphere was very casual yet chaotic. The workers were very friendly but I could tell that they were very overwhelmed.
My boyfriend and I each ordered the $30 meal combo that included a drink, appetizer, sushi roll and ramen: for the quality and the portions I would say this was the best decision! The sushi was so tasty, original and fresh- I’ve never had vegan sushi quite like this.
Overall the experience was great, I would definitely come back often if I lived in the area!
Harsh Patel
I had been here with my friend before but didn’t get the chance to review nor had a good experience. We came back again and decided to order more this time. The interior is a bit packed and the chairs are uncomfortable, but the service was exceptional. Here is what we ordered:
Stuffed Japapeno Pepper: extremely delicious! The sauce was on point and the pepper wasn’t spicy at all.
The Crispy Gyoza: one of the best gyozas I had. The veggies were well cut and season with the gyoza itself nice and crispy.
The Karaage: this was decent – it lacked some flavor but the sauce made up for it.
Edamame: no issues here.
Caterpillar, queen dragon, and Stressed Out: each roll was unique and tasty. Our favorite was the Stressed Out roll as it was creamy and charred.
Overall, this is a fantastic vegan restaurant in a busy location and we would highly recommend to vegan lovers!
… moreStuffed Japapeno Pepper: extremely delicious! The sauce was on point and the pepper wasn’t spicy at all.
The Crispy Gyoza: one of the best gyozas I had. The veggies were well cut and season with the gyoza itself nice and crispy.
The Karaage: this was decent – it lacked some flavor but the sauce made up for it.
Edamame: no issues here.
Caterpillar, queen dragon, and Stressed Out: each roll was unique and tasty. Our favorite was the Stressed Out roll as it was creamy and charred.
Overall, this is a fantastic vegan restaurant in a busy location and we would highly recommend to vegan lovers!
dara perales
This restaurant is fantastic, and we ate vegan only. The food is very high quality with tremendous flavor. The price is in line with any other vegan sushi I have had. We are 24-year ethical vegans, and we are complete food snobs, which we own, and this did not disappoint. Our server, Tina, was professional, fun, and kind.
The parking is no joke. We arrived at about 4:45 on a Thursday for a 5:00 p.m. reservation, not exactly a time at what I thought most hip people eat dinner, and the pay lot was completely full so we parked about a block away in free parking.
… moreThe parking is no joke. We arrived at about 4:45 on a Thursday for a 5:00 p.m. reservation, not exactly a time at what I thought most hip people eat dinner, and the pay lot was completely full so we parked about a block away in free parking.
Ankita Aparajita
Heaven for vegans , the abundance of varieties & options is endless & flavorful, we were a large party & were taken care of really well!
… moreAmy Y
This was one of the best vegan sushi restaurants I’ve had. I got the Little Italy roll, nigiri, vegetarian dumpling, and the agedashi tofu. My sister got the katsu bowl. While the roll and nigiri didn’t taste like actual sushi, it came really close to the actual fish textures, and I liked how they tasted for what they were (tomato, mushroom, avocado), and not for what they’re trying to mimic. Never thought I’d eat a non-fish sushi roll but I definitely enjoyed this meal.
… moreAbhay Gupta
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Raki Raki and Yasai, and I was thoroughly impressed with their exceptional vegetarian selection! The menu offered a wide variety of delicious options that catered perfectly to my dietary preferences.
The food was incredibly tasty, with bold flavors and perfectly balanced spices. Each dish was carefully prepared, and the presentation was visually appealing.
However, one area for improvement would be the portion sizes. While the food was satisfying, the portions felt a bit small compared to the price point. Nevertheless, the quality and taste made up for it, and I would highly recommend Raki Raki and Yasai to anyone looking for amazing vegetarian options!
… moreThe food was incredibly tasty, with bold flavors and perfectly balanced spices. Each dish was carefully prepared, and the presentation was visually appealing.
However, one area for improvement would be the portion sizes. While the food was satisfying, the portions felt a bit small compared to the price point. Nevertheless, the quality and taste made up for it, and I would highly recommend Raki Raki and Yasai to anyone looking for amazing vegetarian options!
Michael Lam
Incredible flavors for all #ramen lovers! The taste is absolutely amazing, and I can’t wait to come back to try all the vegan options. Parking is first come, first served, but it’s totally worth it! #foodie #musttry
… moreElias Wagner
The classic vegan ramen and the Alaskan king crab vegan roll were really good. Service was good. The Little Italy location was also good when I went a year ago.
The squash blossom tempura was really bad; it was not crispy at all but the cream cheese on the inside was piping hot and runny, like it had been microwaved from frozen.
… moreThe squash blossom tempura was really bad; it was not crispy at all but the cream cheese on the inside was piping hot and runny, like it had been microwaved from frozen.