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Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Spicy "tuna" on crispy rice at Shojin
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Spicy shiso tempura at Shojin
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Dynamite Roll at Shojin
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Dynamite Roll at Shojin
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Orange chicken seitan at Shojin
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Shojin
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Shojin
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Shojin

Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Spicy "tuna" on crispy rice at Shojin

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Time Out says

Wed Feb 20 2013

Yes, Shojin is eccentric. Located on the third floor of an indoor mall in Little Tokyo, this pretty Japanese restaurant has very specific instructions for seating and bag placement: handbags are placed in a designated basket next to your table and a portfolio of exuberant pro-vegan cartoons make an appearance at the beginning of the menu. But almost everything on that bill of fare is excellent and instead of wheat-based faux meats, Shojin uses tofu and tempeh, along with a interesting range of veggie and grain substitutions. For example, a mix of quinoa, miso and vegan-mayo make for an interesting and tasty topping on the traditional Dynamite roll, which we can’t get enough of. Other Japanese dishes are easily vegan like versions of tempura, fried shishito pepper and seaweed salad, as well as savory ramen and miso soup.

By Jade Chang

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Address:
Shojin Organic & Natural 333 S Alameda St
Downtown
Los Angeles

Phone:
213-617-0305
Website:
www.theshojin.com/
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 5:30-11pm; Sat noon-11pm; Sun noon-10pm
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1. Shojin Organic & Natural
  - 333 S Alameda St
    Downtown
    Los Angeles
  - 213-617-0305
  - www.theshojin.com/
  - 34.045850,-118.238297

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