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The Best Vegan Sushi in Chicago
Where to find plant-based sushi rolls in Chi-Town USA.
Hey sushi-loving vegans of Chicago—we’ve got news for you! The Windy City you know and love offers several tasty vegan-friendly eateries to crush your sushi cravings. From basic avocado rolls to fancy plant-based sushi creations, we’ve got the deets! Check out our list for the best vegan sushi in Chicago.
Vegan Plate
Lincoln Park
We’re starting off with a bang! This all-vegan Chi-Town eatery offers a multitude of plant-based sushi rolls. Diners can choose rolls like Spicy Tumato, Not So Salmon, and Un Poco Loco. Vegan Plate also offers basic veggie rolls packed with avocado and oshinko, along with Thai-inspired apps and entrées for everyone to enjoy.
Photo credit: @coffeeandveganfood on Instagram
Amitabul
Norwood Park
Amitabul is the home to fresh Buddhist vegan cuisine ranging from dumplings and bim bop to plant-based sushi rolls. The Jade Maki Sushi combines cucumber, avocado, spinach, rice, and seaweed for a refreshing choice. The eatery also offers the Energy Maki Roll and Spicy Kimchi Maki to choose from for sushi date nights and plant-based family dinners.
Ryo Sushi
The Loop
Vegan-Friendly
For fresh and tasty plant-based rolls, Ryo Sushi is the place to go. Their vegan-friendly offerings include rolls filled with cucumber, sweet potato, asparagus, and pickled veggies. Our personal favorite is the Peanut & Avocado Roll. What can we say—we love those heart healthy fats! Be sure to snag an order of the Tofu Skin sushi, as well!
Photo credit: @coffeeandveganfood on Instagram
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Naperville
Vegan-Friendly
With locations across the country, this inclusive restaurant has to be good! Craving some sushi? Blue Sushi Sake Grill offers an entire vegan maki section on their menu. Choices include creative options like the Crunchy Cabbage maki, which consists of tofu and napa cabbage vegan tempura, scallion, and vegan creamy spicy sauce.
Hamachi Sushi Bar
West Rogers Park
Vegan-Friendly
Hamachi Sushi Bar is a certified kosher sushi joint serving up a multitude of Asian cuisines. While there are animal products on site, the kitchen is completely dairy-free. When it comes to sushi, Chicago vegans have options! Choose from rolls like the Tempura Satsu or Mango Maki. Diners can also select from several other vegan-friendly rolls, yet some do require modifications.
Sunda New Asian
River North
Vegan-Friendly
Sunda New Asian offers a separate vegetarian menu to make plant-based eating a breeze. The vegan-friendly Sweet Potato Caterpillar roll is packed with roasted sweet potato, Asian pears, avocado, black garlic, teriyaki, and roasted red pepper puree. If you like a two-roll order, also snag the Garden Roll made with basil, mango, spring mix, asparagus, cucumber, and ponzu sauce.
Seadog Sushi Bar
Noble Square
Vegan-Friendly
This modern sushi spot has the hookup on tasty Japanese-inspired eats. Seadog Sushi Bar offers an entire vegan/vegetarian menu with rolls like Secret Garden along with a five-piece sushi set for the variety-loving vegan. Rolls that contain mayo are not vegan but can be modified to fit your plant-based needs. Oh, and that tempura batter is totally good to go!
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge
Near North Side
Vegan-Friendly
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge offers a nicely labeled menu with tasty vegan sushi accommodations. Check out the Zen Roll packed with crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, Japanese mountain carrots, crunchy radish sprouts, daikon, and fresh asparagus. This sushi lounge also offers simple veggie rolls made with avocado, asparagus, cucumber, and shiitake mushrooms.
Anja Grommons
@vegcentricdietitianAnja is a plant-based dietitian by day and vegan foodie by night. She offers virtual nutrition coaching for vegan and veg-curious clients. Check out her site for coaching services, recipes, and nutrition tips at vegcentricdietitian.com.

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