Kyoto, Japan · Vegan Sushi Kaiseki
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
Best vegan sushi, ranked globally Best vegan Sushi
Da Maeda & Lapis in Kyoto makes the best vegan sushi we've found anywhere. The global top 10 is dominated by fully vegan spots — across 8 different cities. Below that, 188 restaurants ranked in 27 cities. San Diego has the most options with 15 places.
Global top 10
The 10 best vegan sushi we've ever logged
Ranked by signature dish quality, not by overall venue rating. A high-rating restaurant where sushi is an afterthought will sit below a lower-rated place that nails it.
Barcelona, Spain · Japanese Sushi, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
Montreal, Canada · Vegan Sushi, Poke Bowl, Creative
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Worth ordering: #2 Sushi
Tokyo, Japan · Japanese Sushi, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
Portland, USA · Vegan Sushi, Gluten-Free Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
Tokyo, Japan · Japanese Sushi, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sushi
San Diego, USA · Vegan Sushi, Umami Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
San Diego, USA · Japanese Sushi, Vegan Menu, Handrolls
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Lisbon, Portugal · Vegan Sushi, Creative Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
Warsaw, Poland · Vegan Sushi, Seasonal Sets
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
By city
Vegan Sushi in 27 cities
Tap a city for the local rankings: every venue scored on this dish specifically, not on the rest of the menu.
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FAQ
Questions about vegan sushi
Where is the best vegan sushi in the world?
Da Maeda & Lapis in Kyoto. It's a fully vegan restaurant out of 188 places across 27 cities. Runner-up: Veganashi in Barcelona.
Which cities have the best vegan sushi?
By sheer number of good options: San Diego (15), Tokyo (13), Montreal (12). But smaller cities can punch above their weight — a city with 5 places might have a higher average quality than one with 50.
Are these all vegan restaurants?
No. Most of the top-ranked places are fully vegan, but many are regular restaurants that happen to make really good vegan sushi. Each listing shows a Vegan Friendliness grade (A–E) so you know what to expect before you go.
How are these ranked?
Each restaurant is scored on how good their vegan sushi specifically is — not their overall rating. A 4.2-star restaurant with incredible vegan sushi will rank above a 4.8-star place where it's an afterthought.