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.
Based on 419 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
4646 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 240-1511
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Hours
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9:15 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4–9:15 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4–9:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:15 PM |
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Reservations: yasaivegan.comopentable.com
Reviews
SANA SHIREEN KHAN
Finally a Fully vegan Ramen restaurant ! As someone who eats Zabiha halal and loves ramen, I’ve been waiting to finding a Ramen place I can trust and I had to try this.
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Timothy Trun
This place has AMAZING vegan ramen. I’m saying that their broths are better than most meat based broths that I’ve had. It’s not surprising since Raki Raki is one of my favorite ramen spots. The vegan Bao Buns are great also. Look, the prices here are on the high end but it’s somewhat worth it. We got 2 apps and 2 ramens and our bill was $70 before tip. Speaking of tips the service here is impersonal and quick but they request a minimum 18% at check out which I feel is earned with a bit more personality and less turn and burn style service. Like our original server ghosted us after we ordered and you have to box your own leftovers, you can chill with the high suggestions. The ambience here is cramped and noisy much like their other spot next door. I’m adding this to my list of go to places for vegan grub still since the flavors make up for everything else.
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Daniel De Leon
If you’re looking for a dining experience that is both visually stunning and flavorfully exquisite, then you need to check out The Yasai. This restaurant is located in the heart of the Clairemont, and it offers a unique dining experience that is unlike anything else I’ve ever experienced! I had not had sushi in awhile because most sushi restaurants don’t really offer many vegetarian options. This place was worth visiting and I don’t even mind that had been made to sit on RakiRaki Ramens side of the restaurant. The real magic happens when the food arrives. The dishes are works of art in their own right, and they taste even better than they look. The chef takes great care in sourcing the freshest ingredients, and he uses his culinary skills to create dishes that are both visually appealing and flavorfully complex. The detail that went into every plate, the presentation, and the flavor were incandescent with richness. I will make a point of returning and sharing this find with friends and family. A love for Japanese cuisine has been rekindled and I am hungry again for sushi and everything in between. Thank you chef, thank you kitchen staff, and thank you to our waiter! The restaurant experience compensated for the busy atmosphere and the limited parking. I will walk a thousand miles to have another bite at your fabulous table.
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Christina De La Pena
This place is busy because it’s unique and delicious. It is a vegan sushi restaurant, but it has normal ramen and curry restaurants in the same building. So you can order from any of the three restaurants. The vegan boa buns are my absolute favorite boa buns I have had so far. Service was not great. Parking is always a challenge so arrive early and look for street parking if you can’t find it in the small parking lot.
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Eshi Jay
Music and atmosphere is always great, and the staff is so friendly and fun every time. This is my #1 place to take people when they come visit San Diego, not only for the atmosphere but for the absolutely amazing food and variety. Being vegan and not having to compromise here is such a blessing. Their vegan menu and restaurant is the best sushi I’ve ever had (vegan or otherwise). My non-vegan friends have so many non-vegan options as well!
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Kushal Joshi
Yasai was one of the most extraordinary Vegan Sushi/Ramen restaurants I’ve ever been to. This place came as a recommendation from a friend and to say this is the best vegan sushi I’ve had is a understatement. The wait time for a Friday night for 2 was 1 hour and it was exactly that long. They do not call or text and only yell your name when it’s your turn. We sat in the sister restaurant next door and it was popping! The atmosphere was lively and staff helpful knowing it was our first time there. The food came out about 10 min after ordering which was spectacular. The Sushi roll was crispy and fried, the taste was perfectly balanced not being too spicy. The ramen was some of the best I’ve ever had and the broth was as sweet and savory. The noddles themself were spectacular too. The two major reasons that Yasai gets a 4 star rating, it’s location is situated where parking is atrocious and the pricing we on the higher end at $20+ per roll.
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Vignesh Muralidharan
This is my favorite Ramen place! They offer a good number of vegan/vegetarian items (highly customizable).
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Ryan Batson
One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to, and it’s all vegan! The flavor profile of their sushi blew me away. I’ve had a lot of plant-based sushi before, but never to this level. Yes, it’s a little pricey, but it’s worth going here at least once, especially if you’re only temporarily in San Diego.
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Chelsa Thompson
There’s a vegan sushi spot in San Francisco that is to die for! I was convinced I’d never find another one. I was wrong! This place is BOMB. The flavors, colors, textures, all of it is culinary GENIUS! The real test was whether or not my whole family would like it. We have 3 teens who are quite the critics, especially when it comes to vegan food because they are decidedly NOT vegan. All five of us barely talked the whole meal because we were wolfing it down! Licking spoons and slurping down hot, spicy ramen broth. Omg I’m drooling all over again. Yes, I would recommend this. I would go so far as to say you’re truly SLEEP if you don’t consider trying this spot. A godsend.
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Jess Justice
Absolutely loved everything. The vegetarian ramen was wonderful. And the sushi! I didn’t know vegetarian sushi can taste this good. Sakura sushi is both beautiful and yummy.
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