Vegan restaurant

Beyond Sushi

Midtown EastManhattan

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Beyond Sushi — vegan restaurant — in Midtown East — Manhattan — NYC
Beyond Sushi interior — Midtown East

Midtown East

Manhattan

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About Beyond Sushi

Beyond Sushi offers an innovative approach to plant-based dining in the heart of Midtown East. The restaurant specializes in creative vegan sushi and Asian-inspired dishes that cater to health-conscious diners seeking nutritious, delicious alternatives. With a sleek, modern atmosphere and exceptional service, Beyond Sushi provides an elevated casual dining experience that appeals to both dedicated vegans and curious omnivores alike. The restaurant's impressive 4.6-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews reflects its commitment to quality ingredients and culinary excellence in every dish.

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Ren WilliamsLocal guide
Edited 2 months ago

Amazing food. The truffle dumplings are probably the best dumplings I've ever had, including the ones from before I went vegan. The salmon sushi and spicy tuna maki were absolutely perfect, and tasted just like non-vegan sushi.<br><br>The only suggestion I have is to make the menu outside a little clearer that this is an ALL VEGAN resturant. 3 other groups walked in around the same time as me and had no idea it was 100% vegan. I suspect this happens a lot. Didn't impact my experience, but id imagine those 3 groups felt bamboozled. Although, if they had eaten there, I think they would have been satisfied.

Response from the owner

Thank you, Ren, for the amazing review! We're happy to hear you loved the truffle dumplings, salmon sushi, and spicy tuna maki. It means a lot to know that our vegan dishes at Beyond Sushi, a Vegan Restaurant NYC, tasted just like the ones you remember.<br><br>We appreciate your suggestion about the menu sign. We'll work on making it clearer that we're 100% vegan so everyone knows before they walk in. We look forward to having you back for more tasty dishes!

Erin
3 months ago

$28 for them to deliberately put food outside of the container. Yes, the “egg” was literally sitting on top of the container. Yes, as you can see in the photo the yellow part went everywhere. I’ve literally never gotten food to go where someone did this. Considering this is the part of the ramen I was most excited about, what a waste of $28. Obviously I would not recommend ordering food from here.<br><br>Update: they show the Shiitake Truffle Dumplings as having 6 dumplings but they only gave me 5, so don’t trust what’s pictured on the menu either.

Response from the owner

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Erin. We’re very sorry to hear about your disappointing takeout experience.<br><br>What you described with the ramen packaging and presentation is not the standard we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating it must have been—especially when it affected the part of the meal you were most looking forward to. We also appreciate you pointing out the issue regarding the dumpling count shown on the menu.<br><br>Your feedback has been shared with our team so we can review both packaging procedures and menu accuracy more carefully moving forward.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

Rakesh TalwarLocal guide
3 months ago

Spotted this place, and went straight for it. Super amazing food and service to match it, will definitely be back for more. An absolute recommended place for vegans.

Response from the owner

Thank you, Rakesh. We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We truly appreciate you calling us a recommended place for vegans. We look forward to welcoming you back.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

CarstenLocal guide
Edited 3 months ago

More than just Beyond Sushi. A real good surprise in Manhattan. Excelent food, reasonable prizes and outstanding service.<br>This one has a bright future. Highly recommended, also for non-vegan People. Give it a try, it will surprise you. A secret tip: buy a bottle of good japanese Sake!!!

Response from the owner

Thank you for the great review, Carsten. We’re glad you enjoyed the food, service, and our sake selection. It means a lot that you’d recommend us to both vegan and non-vegan guests in Manhattan.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

Chloe HLocal guide
3 months ago

Wow! If you are vegan, you do not want to miss this. We ordered the lunch special which included 5 dumplings and maki for 19 dollars. The ginger beef and mango maki were the best. The five spice chicken was also delicious. The spicy tuna maki was nothing special but delicious anyway. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant and great location near the MoMA.

Response from the owner

Thank you, Chloe. We’re so glad you enjoyed your lunch and found us near MoMA. It means a lot to hear you loved the flavors and atmosphere, especially our vegan offerings. We hope to welcome you back again soon.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

Marek ZiolkowskiLocal guide
5 months ago

Did not meet expectations. The sushi felt like pre-made store-bought quality — if that’s what I wanted, I could have gone to Whole Foods. The food arrived just three minutes after ordering, which raised concerns about freshness. For the premium price, this felt misleading and left me feeling a bit ripped off. We also ordered a miso soup, and the bowl was only half full.

Response from the owner

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Marek. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations and that the food and value left you disappointed. This is not the impression we want to leave our guests. We’d appreciate the opportunity to follow up and learn more—please reach out to us directly at info@cityrootsnyc.com so we can address your concerns and work toward making things right.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurant in NYC

Dianne Caravela
5 months ago

Shara was a helpful and attentive waitress! I don’t feel rushed at all even though it was fairly busy at lunch on a Tuesday, whereas other customers were in and out quickly if they wanted to be.

Response from the owner

Thank you, Dianne. We’re glad Shara made your lunch experience relaxed and enjoyable. Hope to see you again soon.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

Rachael MartinLocal guide
6 months ago

delicious vegan sushi! i have been here on a previous trip to nyc and was keen to return. we booked online however we realised the booking system is for the other location, so be aware of this if you are using resy. they still fit us in and service was pretty good. food was great and prices are reasonable - the spicy salmon was a standout! definitely recommend this place!

Response from the owner

Thank you, Rachael. We’re glad you enjoyed the vegan sushi and loved the spicy salmon. We appreciate your note about the booking system and are happy we could still fit you in. Hope to see you again on your next NYC trip.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

MaoShan OzymandiasLocal guide
8 months ago

Everything we ordered was top notch delicious and worth the cost. Presentation was outstanding, the chef deserves props. Everything was 100% vegan, but handcrafted and flavored convincingly like the real thing. Somehow the cheesecake was even better than real cheesecake! I think the menu should not say things like chicken or salmon if that's not what it is, though. The front of house staff seems inexperienced, I hope that will improve. Also, tipping is an archaic system and promotes inequality; it should be discouraged. Overall, very happy.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, presentation, and especially the cheesecake. Your kind words about our chef mean a lot to us. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the menu wording, service, and tipping — it’s helpful as we continue to improve every part of the dining experience. We’re so glad you left happy and hope to welcome you back again soon.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

Hannah KingLocal guide
8 months ago

A must visit vegan restaurant!! I come to Beyond Sushi every time I'm in town and the experience is top tier. Service is excellent. Food comes out quickly and looks and tastes delicious. Finally ordered an appropriate amount of food to have room for dessert and the ube cheesecake is to die for. 😍😩🤩 I want to order seven more pieces as I'm typing this review.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much, Hannah! We’re so happy to be your go-to spot whenever you’re in town and that you finally got to enjoy our Ube cheesecake—it’s definitely a crowd favorite. We appreciate your kind words about our food and service. If you have friends or family looking for a vegan restaurant near Rockefeller Center that delivers a memorable dining experience, we’d love for you to recommend Beyond Sushi. Can’t wait to welcome you back for another sweet visit!<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

A-Z VeganLocal guide
8 months ago

Most likely the best spot in NYC for vegan sushi, full stop. As with all of the City Roots Hospitality Group, the meat (well, fish in this case) alternatives are mind-blowing and the flavour combos are well thought out and delicious. We went for:<br><br>-Philadelphia Maki<br>-Salmon Avocado<br>-Tuna Nigiri<br><br>And we were impressed by the presentation and taste of everything (although the Philadelphia roll was a “wow” level highlight).<br><br>Service was prompt and very friendly. We will absolutely be coming back if we visit NYC again to try more of the menu!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the vegan sushi, especially the Philadelphia Maki, along with the salmon avocado and tuna nigiri. It means a lot to hear the flavors and presentation stood out. We’re grateful you see us as a top vegan restaurant in NYC, and we’ll be ready to welcome you back whenever you visit again to explore even more of the menu.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC<br>

QuendolenLocal guide
9 months ago

I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and was immediately able to get a table for 1. The server who greeted me was super friendly and double-checked that I knew everything was plant-based and asked if I had allergies.<br><br>I ordered 2 different sushi rolls: the mighty mushroom and the spicy tuna. If you’re a fan of mushrooms, you’ll love the mighty mushroom roll and I quite enjoyed the spicy tuna roll too.<br><br>Overall, I would say that Beyond Sushi had great service and quality food, and I definitely want to come back and try some of their other options too!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much, Quendolen, for sharing such a thoughtful review of your visit to Beyond Sushi. We’re delighted to hear that you had a smooth and welcoming experience right from the moment you walked in. It’s wonderful to know that your server was friendly, attentive, and ensured you felt comfortable by confirming everything was plant-based and checking for allergies—guest care is always a top priority for us.<br><br>As a vegan restaurant, we take pride in crafting dishes that are both creative and satisfying, and we’re thrilled that you enjoyed the Mighty Mushroom roll and the Spicy Tuna roll. The mushroom roll is a favorite among many of our guests, and we love hearing that it stood out for you as well. Our goal is to show how diverse and flavorful vegan sushi can be, and your feedback tells us we’re on the right track.<br><br>We’re so glad that the combination of great service, quality food, and a welcoming atmosphere made your lunch enjoyable. Thank you for your kind words and support—we can’t wait to have you back soon so you can explore even more of the options on our menu.<br><br>— Beyond Sushi Team<br>City Roots Hospitality | Beyond Sushi – Vegan Restaurants in NYC

KristenLocal guide
11 months ago

Really great sushi! The Oshizuki Spicy Salmon was my favorite, the flavors were so delicious. The dumplings were also SO GOOD and seasoned very well.<br><br>We brought some family who are not vegan and they were really impressed and thought everything was super fantastic! Highly recommend!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much, Kristen, for the amazing review. We're so happy to hear you loved the Oshizuki Spicy Salmon and dumplings. Both are customer favorites, and it's great to know they stood out for you.<br><br>At Beyond Sushi, as a proud vegan restaurant in NYC, we love creating dishes that impress everyone, even guests who aren't vegan. We're thrilled your family enjoyed everything and had a fantastic experience.<br><br>We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Amir HermelinLocal guide
a year ago

NOTE : this is vegan sushi, in case you found this by mistake. If not, this was a great experience - and I'm not vegan or vegetarian or anything (I eat everything). But the sushi was amazingly full of flavor, and the shitake dishes were the best shitakes I've ever had - something to do with the fresh mushroom and the special tangy sauce they had. I think the spicy tuna roll and the mango rolls were the best, but really everything else was flavorful as well. The waiter was VERY accommodating - even after 3 of our party left because they were looking for "real" sushi. Rest of us stayed for the experience and weren't disappointed. Make sure to order some mushroom dishes!

Response from the owner

Hi Amir, thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're glad you had a great experience, even as someone who usually eats everything. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the sushi. We also appreciate your kind words about our service. We're happy the rest of your group stayed and enjoyed the meal. Hope to see you again for more delicious plant-based dishes!

Derek BakerLocal guide
a year ago

I love this place. Vegetarians and vegans can eat here without worry and actually enjoy some upscale sushi. It's not like the lame fake chicken and beyond/impossible meats everywhere else has. These rolls and baos look very close to their meaty counterparts and taste great. My only issue is the vegan cream cheese, I don't think I'll ever be a fan but it was still tasty. The people working were also super kind, so I highly recommend this place for all eaters.

Response from the owner

Hi Derek, thank you for your amazing review! We're so glad you enjoyed our sushi, baos, and unique approach to plant-based dining. Your kind words about our team mean a lot, and we appreciate your feedback on the vegan cream cheese. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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