Japanese Vegan Food in Huntsville & Madison
Japanese cuisine is all about balance: simple ingredients, clean flavors, and seasonal freshness. And luckily, Huntsville and Madison have some wonderful Japanese-inspired restaurants offering vegan-friendly dishes. Whether you’re craving sushi rolls, ramen bowls, or light bites, here’s your guide.
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Kamado Ramen
Kamado is a go-to ramen shop with open kitchen seating. Their Vegetable Ramen comes with a vegan broth, wood ear mushrooms, corn, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and kale noodles (ask for no egg). Small plates include edamame, crispy Brussels sprouts, and seaweed salad.
📍 Stovehouse & MidCity District
🕒 11 AM – 3 PM | 4 PM – 9 PM
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Oshi Poke Bowl & Sushi
This airy, modern sushi and poke spot offers fresh vegan-friendly options like the Green Zone Roll (cucumber, carrot, salad, avocado) and the Crunchy Garlic Tofu Bowl with chili tofu, garlic ponzu, crunchy garlic, and scallions. Add avocado for extra creaminess.
📍 201 Jefferson St N, Huntsville
🕒 Mon–Sat: 11 AM – 8:30 PM | Closed Sun
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Miso Happy (Madison)
A lively Madison favorite serving hearty bowls and creative Japanese dishes.
Vegan Highlights:
• Japanese Garden Ramen (vegan broth with fried tofu, spinach, bean sprouts, corn, bamboo shoots, green onions)
• Vegetable Tempura
• Tofu Teriyaki
• Vegan Bao Buns
• Sweet Sweet Tofu Roll, Avocado Roll, or Cucumber Roll
• Vegetarian Poke Bowl with tofu, edamame, cucumber, carrots, mango salsa, avocado, and miso tahini
📍 104 Intercom Dr, Madison, AL 35758
🕒 Mon–Thu, Sun: 11 AM – 9:30 PM | Fri: 11 AM – 10 PM | Sat: 11 AM – 10:30 PM
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Dashu Japanese Cuisine & Bar
A casual, family-friendly spot with a colorful “umbrella room” tucked in the back. Vegan options include:
• Spicy Edamame
• Vegetable Gyoza
• Hibachi Vegetables
• Avocado or Cucumber Rolls
• Vegetable Tempura
📍 964 Airport Rd SW Ste 4, Huntsville, AL 35802
🕒 Mon–Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM – 10 PM | Sun: 12 – 9 PM
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Sushime Asian Bistro
Relaxed, modern venue offering Japanese classics with a twist.
Vegan Options:
• Miso Soup
• Edamame & Seaweed Salad
• Vegetable Tempura
• Vegetable Croquettes
• Cucumber Roll
• Avocado Taco (minus eel sauce)
• Poke Taco with cashews & seaweed salad (minus tuna)
📍 6290 University Dr NW A, Huntsville, AL 35806
🕒 Mon–Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM – 10:30 PM | Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM
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I Love Sushi Express (Madison)
Casual and customizable, I Love Sushi Express lets you build your perfect vegan poke bowl or sushi burrito with tofu as the protein.
Options include:
• Garlic Tofu Bowl or Shoyu Tofu Poke Bowl
• Build-your-own Donburi Rice Bowl with Tofu & Veggies
• Sushi Rolls like Avocado or Cucumber
📍 100 Outfield Dr Suite A, Madison, AL 35758
🕒 Mon–Sat: 11 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 – 9 PM | Fri: open until 10 PM | Sun: 12 – 9 PM
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Kobe Sushi Hibachi
A relaxed Madison spot serving sushi and hibachi with a variety of vegan-friendly options. Their menu makes it easy to enjoy both light bites and hearty entrées.
Vegan Highlights:
• Gyoza (6 pcs vegetable dumplings, request no pork)
• Edamame
• Miso Soup
• Vegetable Tofu Soup
• Seaweed Salad
• Vegetable Tempura (assorted vegetables)
• Tofu Teriyaki
• Hibachi Vegetable
• Sushi Rolls: Cucumber, Avocado, or Asparagus
📍 1591-B Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
🕒 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11 AM–9 PM | Tue: 4–9 PM | Sat: 11 AM–9 PM | Sun: 4–9 PM
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Samurai Steakhouse (Decatur)
An informal hibachi and sushi restaurant that offers simple, vegan-friendly staples:
• Edamame
• Seaweed Salad
• Hibachi Vegetables
• Cucumber Roll
📍 702 US Hwy 72 W, Athens, AL 35611 (near Huntsville)
🕒 Mon: 11 AM–3 PM, 4–9 PM | Tue: Closed | Wed–Thu: 11 AM–3 PM, 4–9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–9 PM | Sun: 11 AM–9 PM
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Final Thoughts
From steaming ramen bowls at Kamado to fresh poke at Oshi and creative rolls at Miso Happy, Huntsville and Madison offer plenty of Japanese-inspired vegan dining. Whether you’re craving light sushi or hearty noodle bowls, you can enjoy the balance and beauty of Japanese cuisine — vegan style.