The Yasai

Renowned chef Junya Watanabe collaborates with chef Hajime Matsuoka to offer a menu of vegan ramen,

07/02/2024

Open on July 4th 🙌 🎆

Regular hours for both locations 👌

03/10/2024

Have you had Japanese Vegan dishes yet!?

You can get that all here at the Yasai! We’re serving these in Convoy and in Little Italy!

Eat with us today!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

03/07/2024

Feellng lucky today ✨?!

Come and have a bite of our Lucky Jade roll 🙌

Inside: avocado, vegan cream cheese, asparagus, cucumber
Top: smoked jalapeños, chimichurri mayo, and chef blend

This is so tasty!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

03/05/2024

Did you know we have two locations?!

One in Convoy and the other in Little Italy! You gotta check out both spots!

Come and eat with us today!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

03/02/2024

Make it a vegan night tonight!

And you do it right when you do it with us 🙌

Here’s our Caterpillar roll - In: crispy miso shiitake, panko no-shrimp, cucumber. Top: fresh avocado, sweet shoyu, spicy aioli.
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

03/01/2024

Vegan ramen coming at you!

This is our Kyoto Shoyu 🙂

[Light and clear soy sauce based vegan ramen topped with bamboo shoots, tofu no-chasiu, kabocha pumpkin, kikurage woodear mushroom, sauteed bean sprouts, bok choy, green onions and garlic chips.]

It’s so tasty that you won’t even remember that it’s vegan!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/28/2024

It’s time to pick-up on our nigiri 🤤

[Tomato, Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, Orange Bell Pepper, Jalapeño, Iniri, Eryngii, Avocado. (two-piece or eight-piece of sampler chefs’ choice)]

Filling, delicious, and vegan! You gotta try this!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/26/2024

Tantanmen Vegan Ramen 🍜

[Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and spicy sesame broth topped with wok-sautéed impossible meat, bok-choy, wakame seaweed, fresh corn, cabbage, sautéed bean sprouts, and green onions]

Rich and flavorful! Ramen doesn’t get better than this 😋
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

Photos from The Yasai's post 02/24/2024

Have you had our tasty vegan sushi rolls and other dishes before?!

We use cooking methods such as fermenting, pickling, and marinating with avor-rich Japanese ingredients 😋

Which one are you going to try??
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

Photos from The Yasai's post 02/23/2024

Which one would you choose??

Brussel sprouts or the Crispy Jumbo Gyoza?!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/21/2024

Ever tried vegan ramen before??

This is our tasty Triple Tomato ramen 🍜!

[Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and pure 100% farm tomato with konbu-dashi and garlic ginger fermented oil topped with bamboo shoots, wakame seaweed, tofu no-chasiu, crispy kabocha pumpkin, sautéed bean sprouts, steamed bok choy, green onions, and garlic chips].

Perfect for this weather!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/20/2024

Feast your eyes on our delicious Kenzan Roll!

The inside is made of organic kaiware sprouts, crispy tempura carrots, kabocha, asparagus.

The top is Creamy sesame aioli and crunchy California almond slices!

So tasty and completely vegan!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/16/2024

The best date night experience in Little Italy 🤤

Tasty vegan appetizers and ramen 🍜! Start your night here then head to all the other bars around us 🙌
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/15/2024

What’s on your menu today?!

Make it a Yasai day and get our delicious appetizers! This is our Crispy Gyoza and Brussel Sprouts!

The best appetizers with your vegan ramen!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/13/2024

Craving sushi?! Have you had a vegan version before?

Here at the Yasai, we make the best vegan sushi you can get!

We’re able to transform dishes that you already love into delicious vegan versions!

Try it out today!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/13/2024

Hungry for sushi? Make it Vegan!

It’s fresh, tasty, and unlike any other roll you’ve had before 😋
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/10/2024

Uncover your favorite Vegan ramen dish!

We know it’s the Triple Tomato Ramen 🤤

[Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and pure 100% farm tomato with konbu-dashi and garlic ginger fermented oil topped with bamboo shoots, wakame seaweed, tofu no-chasiu, crispy kabocha pumpkin, sautéed bean sprouts, steamed bok choy, green onions, and garlic chips]

Perfect for today.
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/07/2024

Need a date night? The Yasai is the best place you can be!

Located in Little Italy and Convoy, you can eat delicious vegan Japanese cuisine then go out on the town!

It’s the best way to celebrate Date Night!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/06/2024

Beautiful and delicious vegan sushi, gyoza, and corn ribs!

You really have to come and try this out!

It tastes even better when it’s raining! Eat with us today.
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/05/2024

Want a hot, comforting bowl of vegan ramen today?!�

We have that here 🤤. It’s the best in this weather!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

02/02/2024

Craving a delicious and hot bowl of ramen today?!

Try our Truffle Ramen!

[Truffle-infused creamy vegetable broth, truffle saute eggplant and bok choy topped with sweet corn, bamboo, negi onions and truffle zest]

Get this in Little Italy or Convoy!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

01/31/2024

You need this kind of dip in your life 🤤

This is the Jumbo Crispy Vegan Gyoza. It's 4 pieces of jumbo gyoza, filled with garlic tofu, farmed veggies, glass noodles, and spices, served with a side of sesame ponzu 🙌

Crispy, thick and so tasty!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

01/29/2024

Did you know we ferment our own vegetables!

It’s how we’re able to add a ton of flavor to our Japanese Vegan dishes!

Give it a try today!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

01/24/2024

JUMBO CRISPY VEGAN GYOZA - $14

4 pieces of jumbo gyoza, filled with garlic tofu, farmed veggies, glass noodles, and spices, served with a side of sesame ponzu

Crispy, thick and delicious!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

01/23/2024

Have you tried any of our vegan ramen dishes??

This is our Triple Tomato 🍅

[Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and pure 100% farm tomato with konbu-dashi and garlic ginger fermented oil topped with bamboo shoots, wakame seaweed, tofu no-chasiu, crispy kabocha pumpkin, sautéed bean sprouts, steamed bok choy, green onions, and garlic chips]

Get a bite of this today!
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Order online 👉https://www.yasaivegan.com/
2 Locations - Convoy & Little Italy

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The Yasai: A Japanese Vegan Experience

The Yasai: A Japanese Vegan Experience. From Chef Junya Watanabe, of Raki Raki Ramen + Pokirrito, we invite you to join us for a unique dining encounter for the mainstream eater as well as the vegan + vegetarian one. From handcrafted hand-rolls, to artisan sushi, and ramen, The Yasai is bringing the earth’s bounty to live in a beautiful and delicious way. COMING SOON to both Convoy + Little Italy!

Videos (show all)

Ready to devour a tasty Japanese vegan dish?!This is one of our most popular rolls the Neon Gravestones! Made with No-sp...
Have you had Japanese Vegan dishes yet!?You can get that all here at the Yasai! We’re serving these in Convoy and in Lit...
Feellng lucky today ✨?!Come and have a bite of our Lucky Jade roll 🙌Inside: avocado, vegan cream cheese, asparagus, cucu...
Did you know we have two locations?!One in Convoy and the other in Little Italy! You gotta check out both spots!Come and...
Make it a vegan night tonight!And you do it right when you do it with us 🙌Here’s our Caterpillar roll - In: crispy miso ...
Vegan ramen coming at you!This is our Kyoto Shoyu 🙂[Light and clear soy sauce based vegan ramen topped with bamboo shoot...
It’s time to pick-up on our nigiri 🤤[Tomato, Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, Orange Bell Pepper, Jalapeño, Iniri, Eryngii, Av...
Don’t be stressed out when you have our Stressed Out vegan roll!In: smoked tofu, no-cream cheese, avocadoTop: radiant fl...
Tantanmen Vegan Ramen 🍜[Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and spicy sesame broth topped with wok-sautéed impossible meat,...
Ever tried vegan ramen before??This is our tasty Triple Tomato ramen 🍜![Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and pure 100% f...
Feast your eyes on our delicious Kenzan Roll!The inside is made of organic kaiware sprouts, crispy tempura carrots, kabo...
The best date night experience in Little Italy 🤤Tasty vegan appetizers and ramen 🍜! Start your night here then head to a...

Address


4646 Convoy Street #101-A
San Diego, CA
92111

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 9:30pm

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