Eating Vegan – Yo Sushi

Sushi is one of the best cuisines for vegetarians and vegans, despite there being lots of fish involved, there are usually more vegetables used than types of meat and fish! A lot of people are always confused when you tell them that you're veggie and you're gonna go for some sushi, usually you hear “but it's all fish!”, because most people don't realise the word sushi means “sour” or “being sour”, not something that implies that it is meaty or fishy!

So, checking the menu, (and eating there probably a little too often!) the following items are suitable for vegans:

Last updated: 11 Jun 2024

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Maki

• Avocado Maki – Avocado & vegan mayo wrapped in a nori roll.
• Sesame Cucumber Maki – Crunchy cucumber & toasted sesame seed wrapped in a nori roll.

Inari Taco

• Veggie Inari Taco – Golden tofu pockets filled with rice, avocado, ponzu salsa & vegan sriracha mayo.

Temaki Handrolls

• Yasai Handroll – Cucumber, inari, and avocado with mayo & toasted sesame seeds in a nori rice cone.

Salads

• Classic Edamame – Dished up warm or cold, sprinkled with sea salt and spring onions.
• Smashed Cucumbers – Smashed cucumbers in ponzu sauce, sprinkled with spring onion and sesame.
• Kaiso Seaweed – Marinated mixed seaweed, edamame & carrot in a su-miso dressing, topped with sesame seeds.

Sushi Rolls

• Yasai Roll – Inari, kaiso, cucumber, and carrot roll, topped with teriyaki, mayo & spring onion.
• Squeaky Bean Hoisin ‘Duck' – Squeaky Bean Hoisin ‘duck' and cucumber, wrapped in sushi rice. All rolled up in crispy onions & sprinkled with spring onion.
• Veggie Volcano Roll – Kaiso, cucumber, carrot, and chive roll, topped with sweet chilli sauce, smashed avocado & crispy onions.

YO! Selects

• Green Vibes Only – 1 veggie inari taco, 1 veggie volcano roll, 1 veggie roll, 1 kaiso gunkan, and 2 cucumber maki, dished up with a crisp pak choi salad.

Street Food

Katsu

• Meatless Chick*n Katsu – Meatless chick*n in Japanese panko breadcrumbs, drizzled with fruity tonkatsu sauce & dished up with a fresh pak choi & ponzu salad.
• Pumpkin Katsu – Pumpkin in Japanese panko breadcrumbs, drizzled with fruity tonkatsu sauce & dished up with a fresh pak choi & ponzu salad.

Katsu Curry

• Meatless Chick*n Katsu Curry – A Japanese classic. Mild curry sauce, pickled ginger, spring onion & steamed rice.
• Pumpkin Katsu Curry – A Japanese classic. Mild curry sauce, pickled ginger, spring onion & steamed rice.

Teriyaki

• Squeaky Bean ‘Steak' Teriyaki – Served in a tempting, sticky soy glaze, topped with sesame & a fresh chilli kick. Dished up with crunchy slaw.

Teriyaki Bowl

• Squeaky Bean ‘Steak' Teriyaki Bowl – Served in a tempting, sticky soy glaze, topped with sesame and a fresh chilli kick. Dished up with steamed rice, pak choi & radish.

Gyoza

• Veggie Gyoza – Plump dumplings served with soy vinegar dipping sauce.

Ramen

• Veggie Dumpling Ramen – Veggie gyoza with shiitake mushrooms, pak choi, bamboo shoots, and beansprouts in a miso broth. Topped off with crispy fried noodles, spring onion, fresh red chilli & nori.

Fries

• YO! Fries – Japanese style fries drizzled in sriracha mayo, sprinkled with sesame & aonori seaweed.
• Squeaky Bean Hoisin ‘Duck' Fries – Crispy fries loaded with squeaky bean hoisin ‘duck', Korean ketchup, mayo & furikake.

Firecracker Fried Rice

• Hoisin ‘Duck' Firecracker Fried Rice – Seasoned sushi rice stir-fried with fresh veggies & shichimi chilli powder.
• Veggie Firecracker Fried Rice – Seasoned sushi rice stir-fried with fresh veggies & shichimi chilli powder.

Yakisoba Noodles

• Hoisin ‘Duck' Yakisoba Noodles – Fresh yakisoba noodles stir-fried in a tangy sauce, dished up with crunchy veggies and mock ‘duck'.
• Veggie Yakisoba Noodles  – Yakisoba noodles in a tangy sauce served with crunchy, fresh vegetables.

Poke Bowls

• Choose your base and protein, then topped with avocado, slaw, sweetcorn, edamame, and kaiso. Sprinkled with pomegranate seeds, red chilli & sesame, and drizzled with your favourite sauce.
  • Base: sushi rice, spinach, half & half.
  • Protein: squeaky bean hoisin ‘duck'.
  • Sauce: umami soy-sesame, sriracha, sriracha mayo.

Extras

• Pr*wn Crackers – Introducing a new plant-based alternative to an iconic snack, served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.
• Miso Soup – Authentic Japanese soup with wakame, spring onion & tofu; the perfect starter or accompaniment to your meal.

Desserts

• Chocolate Dough Chi – Chocolate cookie dough-covered ice-cream bites.

For more info, please check the Yo Sushi website

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Last Updated: 11 Jun 2024
First Written: 24 May 2015