Shojin is incredible! The space is really beautiful, with very intimate 2-seater tables in the back room perfect for a date night or special night out. Service was amazing, complete with hand towels before the first appetizer and great descriptions/explanations of every dish as they’re being brought out. The food is thoughtful and everything is vegan and gluten free and made in house. They also don’t use normal sugar.
We tried the shojin green gyoza, lion’s mane karaage, Shoj-in-n-out hand roll, purple treasure 5.0, and the harvest curry ramen. Everything was delicious. The ramen was a great portion size. We got share plates and split it. The hand roll was a cool experience because it comes unrolled and you roll it yourself. The purple treasure 5.0 is an eggplant roll and the eggplant pieces on top were intense, way bigger than I was expecting and so juicy. Also a lot of the rolls have “torched at the table” written next to them on the menu. When they bring them to the table they fire it right in front of you and it’s really cool to see.
We tried the dessert that comes with miso cookies, black sesame ice cream, and matcha chocolate truffles- this combo of flavors was excellent and surprising. I had never tried miso cookies before and they were so good.
For drinks we tried the golden hour mind, which is a functional zero proof cocktail, and the orange yuzunade, which was my favorite and is like an orange juice mixed with lemonade and yuzu. I don’t drink alcohol so it was exciting to see so many thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks on the menu.
It was a little pricey, but the food was amazing and the vibes were so nice and the service was fantastic, plus you can really tell the menu is crafted very intentionally. I’d say it is worth the price and then some. I’d love to come back and try an omakase sometime, and if I lived in the area I’d come around every season to try the seasonal items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
rachelkns
Shojin is incredible! The space is really beautiful, with very intimate 2-seater tables in the back room perfect for a date night or special night out. Service was amazing, complete with hand towels before the first appetizer and great descriptions/explanations of every dish as they’re being brought out. The food is thoughtful and everything is vegan and gluten free and made in house. They also don’t use normal sugar.
We tried the shojin green gyoza, lion’s mane karaage, Shoj-in-n-out hand roll, purple treasure 5.0, and the harvest curry ramen. Everything was delicious. The ramen was a great portion size. We got share plates and split it. The hand roll was a cool experience because it comes unrolled and you roll it yourself. The purple treasure 5.0 is an eggplant roll and the eggplant pieces on top were intense, way bigger than I was expecting and so juicy. Also a lot of the rolls have “torched at the table” written next to them on the menu. When they bring them to the table they fire it right in front of you and it’s really cool to see.
We tried the dessert that comes with miso cookies, black sesame ice cream, and matcha chocolate truffles- this combo of flavors was excellent and surprising. I had never tried miso cookies before and they were so good.
For drinks we tried the golden hour mind, which is a functional zero proof cocktail, and the orange yuzunade, which was my favorite and is like an orange juice mixed with lemonade and yuzu. I don’t drink alcohol so it was exciting to see so many thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks on the menu.
It was a little pricey, but the food was amazing and the vibes were so nice and the service was fantastic, plus you can really tell the menu is crafted very intentionally. I’d say it is worth the price and then some. I’d love to come back and try an omakase sometime, and if I lived in the area I’d come around every season to try the seasonal items.
Sole Gonz
Romatic. Delicious rolls. Loved the miso ramen soup. Can't wait to come back and try even more. I honestly think it was one of the best vegan restaurants I've ever tried. It was a memorable dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Gautam Krishna Machingal
We went for the tasting menu. Food tasted simple and fresh, but I didn't find anything wow about the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Live Truth
This place is absolutely delicious and the workers make u feel so comfortable. If you’re looking for positive energy and quality food . This is your spot for sure :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hui-Fang Liu
I’ve completely fallen in love with their Nigiri. Every single piece looks like a work of art. They are not just beautiful and delicious. They are truly out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mia Shaw
I can't overstate how much I love this spot.
Love Perk
I can’t say enough good things about this place. I can taste the love in the food, their service is fantastic and the staff is so incredibly thoughtful. Highly recommend this place- I am super particular and they are my favorite restaurant in all of LA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allison Burgueno
I've been before. It does not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lohn Milit
Overpriced for what it is. Interesting concept, but flavors and textures just aren’t there. Tried a few of the sushi options and the tempeh steak and found them all underwhelming. The tempeh steak was good at first and then turned into bland, gross mush over time.
Absolutely delicious food, great ambiance, fantastic service--you get a little more than what you pay for. Will definitely be going back.
Update 2025: Still love this place. The service and food quality remains impeccable. Wonderful date night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll 2008, Crunchy Roll
cyanic_eevee
Small portions but everything is delicious and umami
RD *
my favorite restaurant. ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Riki Sasaki
Vegan Japanese restaurant. All their items are vegan friendly. They offer tasting options omakase which is perfect to enjoy a little bit of everything. Their crispy rice sushi is a must try. Definitely coming back to try other items and for the black sesame ice cream
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ADHMTSHOP
Shojin offers a delightful vegan dining experience with creative dishes like torched eggplant sushi and crave-worthy crabcake hand rolls. The cozy, dim-lit ambiance is perfect for dates, complemented by attentive service.
Shojin is incredible! The space is really beautiful, with very intimate 2-seater tables in the back room perfect for a date night or special night out. Service was amazing, complete with hand towels before the first appetizer and great descriptions/explanations of every dish as they’re being brought out. The food is thoughtful and everything is vegan and gluten free and made in house. They also don’t use normal sugar.
We tried the shojin green gyoza, lion’s mane karaage, Shoj-in-n-out hand roll, purple treasure 5.0, and the harvest curry ramen. Everything was delicious. The ramen was a great portion size. We got share plates and split it. The hand roll was a cool experience because it comes unrolled and you roll it yourself. The purple treasure 5.0 is an eggplant roll and the eggplant pieces on top were intense, way bigger than I was expecting and so juicy. Also a lot of the rolls have “torched at the table” written next to them on the menu. When they bring them to the table they fire it right in front of you and it’s really cool to see.
We tried the dessert that comes with miso cookies, black sesame ice cream, and matcha chocolate truffles- this combo of flavors was excellent and surprising. I had never tried miso cookies before and they were so good.
For drinks we tried the golden hour mind, which is a functional zero proof cocktail, and the orange yuzunade, which was my favorite and is like an orange juice mixed with lemonade and yuzu. I don’t drink alcohol so it was exciting to see so many thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks on the menu.
It was a little pricey, but the food was amazing and the vibes were so nice and the service was fantastic, plus you can really tell the menu is crafted very intentionally. I’d say it is worth the price and then some. I’d love to come back and try an omakase sometime, and if I lived in the area I’d come around every season to try the seasonal items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shojin is incredible! The space is really beautiful, with very intimate 2-seater tables in the back room perfect for a date night or special night out. Service was amazing, complete with hand towels before the first appetizer and great descriptions/explanations of every dish as they’re being brought out. The food is thoughtful and everything is vegan and gluten free and made in house. They also don’t use normal sugar. We tried the shojin green gyoza, lion’s mane karaage, Shoj-in-n-out hand roll, purple treasure 5.0, and the harvest curry ramen. Everything was delicious. The ramen was a great portion size. We got share plates and split it. The hand roll was a cool experience because it comes unrolled and you roll it yourself. The purple treasure 5.0 is an eggplant roll and the eggplant pieces on top were intense, way bigger than I was expecting and so juicy. Also a lot of the rolls have “torched at the table” written next to them on the menu. When they bring them to the table they fire it right in front of you and it’s really cool to see. We tried the dessert that comes with miso cookies, black sesame ice cream, and matcha chocolate truffles- this combo of flavors was excellent and surprising. I had never tried miso cookies before and they were so good. For drinks we tried the golden hour mind, which is a functional zero proof cocktail, and the orange yuzunade, which was my favorite and is like an orange juice mixed with lemonade and yuzu. I don’t drink alcohol so it was exciting to see so many thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks on the menu. It was a little pricey, but the food was amazing and the vibes were so nice and the service was fantastic, plus you can really tell the menu is crafted very intentionally. I’d say it is worth the price and then some. I’d love to come back and try an omakase sometime, and if I lived in the area I’d come around every season to try the seasonal items.
Romatic. Delicious rolls. Loved the miso ramen soup. Can't wait to come back and try even more. I honestly think it was one of the best vegan restaurants I've ever tried. It was a memorable dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
We went for the tasting menu. Food tasted simple and fresh, but I didn't find anything wow about the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This place is absolutely delicious and the workers make u feel so comfortable. If you’re looking for positive energy and quality food . This is your spot for sure :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve completely fallen in love with their Nigiri. Every single piece looks like a work of art. They are not just beautiful and delicious. They are truly out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can't overstate how much I love this spot.
I can’t say enough good things about this place. I can taste the love in the food, their service is fantastic and the staff is so incredibly thoughtful. Highly recommend this place- I am super particular and they are my favorite restaurant in all of LA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been before. It does not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced for what it is. Interesting concept, but flavors and textures just aren’t there. Tried a few of the sushi options and the tempeh steak and found them all underwhelming. The tempeh steak was good at first and then turned into bland, gross mush over time.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely delicious food, great ambiance, fantastic service--you get a little more than what you pay for. Will definitely be going back.
Update 2025: Still love this place. The service and food quality remains impeccable. Wonderful date night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll 2008, Crunchy Roll
Small portions but everything is delicious and umami
my favorite restaurant. ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegan Japanese restaurant. All their items are vegan friendly. They offer tasting options omakase which is perfect to enjoy a little bit of everything. Their crispy rice sushi is a must try. Definitely coming back to try other items and for the black sesame ice cream
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shojin offers a delightful vegan dining experience with creative dishes like torched eggplant sushi and crave-worthy crabcake hand rolls. The cozy, dim-lit ambiance is perfect for dates, complemented by attentive service.
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