Las Vegas has a growing relationship with vegan sushi as more and more people are adopting plant-based diets and seeking out alternatives to traditional sushi rolls made with seafood. The city’s diverse culinary scene has responded to this demand and there are now several vegan sushi restaurants and options available throughout Vegas!
The city is also known for its creativity and innovation and this extends to the culinary scene. Chefs in the city are constantly experimenting with new ingredients and techniques to create unique and flavorful vegan sushi dishes that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences.
When it comes to vegan sushi in Las Vegas, there’s no shortage of choices. Here are the ones we think you should try:
Chef Kenny’s Vegan Dim Sum
Price: $$
Website: chefkennyslv.com
Chef Kenny’s Vegan Dim Sum is a popular spot for vegan dining in Las Vegas. Their vegan dim sum and sushi options are particularly noteworthy. Chef Kenny’s has a wide range of vegan sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi made with a variety of ingredients like tofu, mushrooms, and vegan seafood substitutes. Some of the standout vegan sushi options include the Vegan Spicy Tuna Roll, made with marinated tofu and spicy mayo, and the Vegan Dragon Roll, made with vegan eel and avocado. For vegans who love sushi, nothing beats the satisfaction of knowing it’s 100% vegan!
Daikon Vegan Sushi
Price: $$
Website: daikonvegansushi.com
Another fully vegan restaurant, Daikon Vegan Sushi, specializes in creating a wide variety of sushi rolls that are entirely plant-based. Daikon’s menu offers a range of unique and creative sushi rolls, including their signature Tropical Dragon Roll made with vegan shrimp tempura, jackfruit, avocado, and mango. Other popular rolls include the Hot Girl Roll made with jalapeno, cilantro, and spicy vegan tuna, and the Black Garlic Roll made with black garlic and chickpea on top of carrots, cucumber, and avocado.
YU-OR-MI Sushi Bar
Price: $$
Website: yuormisushibar.com
While YU-OR-MI Sushi Bar may not be a fully vegan restaurant, their selection of vegan sushi makes it a great option for those who follow a plant-based diet. Their vegan options include the Vegan Inari Roll, Avocado Roll, Veggie Roll, and Cucumber Roll. They have been known to be very accommodating to vegans, so if you want to modify a dish to make it vegan, just ask!
VegeNation
Price: $$
Website: vegenationlv.com
VegeNation offers a wide range of different cuisines, all while being fully plant-based. They currently only offer one sushi option, but it’s one to remember! Save the Tuna Sushi is a creative and delicious vegan twist on traditional sushi and is made with tomato-based tuna, mango, red pepper, green onion, cucumber, avocado, and black rice. Overall, Save the Tuna Sushi is just one example of the many tasty vegan dishes that VegeNation has to offer!
Wazuzu
Price: $$$
Website: wynnlasvegas.com
While Wazuzu isn’t entirely vegan, they have a menu specifically for vegans and vegetarians. Their sushi menu features the Vegan Rainbow Roll made with asparagus, avocado, cucumber, cilantro aïoli, bell pepper, and vegan eel glaze, and the Vegan Eel Roll made with tempura asparagus, shiso leaf, tofu, and vegan eel glaze.
VeggiEAT
Price: $$
Website: veggieatonlineorder.com
VeggiEAT is a completely plant-based restaurant serving a variety of sushi options from traditional to creative. They are most known for their creative sushi rolls which include the Vegan Japanese Lasagna Roll, Chili Mango Vegan Crab Roll, and Spicy Korean BBQ Vegan Rib Roll. The presentation of their sushi is extraordinary and showcases their attention to detail.
Jjanga Steak & Sushi
Price: $$
Website: jjangalv.com
Jjanga Steak & Sushi offers a vegan menu with a plethora of options to choose from. Their sushi chefs are willing to accommodate vegan requests and preferences as well. Some menu highlights include the Veggie Roll, Avo Q Roll, and April Roll. All in all, Jjanga is an excellent spot to satisfy your vegan sushi cravings!
Keri Schubkegel
Keri Schubkegel is a freelance writer who travels the USA with her husband and two plant-powered dogs in their self-converted campervan. She seeks new experiences and perspectives to fuel creativity and thrives in a minimalistic and self-sufficient way of living. Living on the road has given her the freedom to pursue her passion for writing, photography, and travel while also being able to live in accordance with her beliefs about animal rights and environmental sustainability. She loves to explore new vegan restaurants, help others adopt a whole food plant-based diet, and offers a unique perspective on nomadic living as well as the challenges and benefits of being a vegan in a non-traditional way. She also enjoys reading, hiking, yoga, and learning about the many benefits plants have on our body.
