A vegan menu that will “maki” you very happy 🍣 {press meal}
Sushi, fries and bao – what’s not to love? 🍟 London is deffo delivering on more vegan-friendly small plates venues recently!
@apothecaryeast is a funky, chic venue is styled like an Izakaya, inspired by Tokyo 🇯🇵
I visited for lunch and liked it so much I returned on Sunday for bottomless brunch 🥂
Here’s what we ate:
🍣Roasted pepper dragon w/ yuzu jalapeño salsa, avo, mayo & cucumber
💰£8.90
🤷🏼♀️Order again? Yes, lovely roll
🍠Grilled sweet potato & spicy tofu sauce
💰£3.80 (or 3 for £10)
🤷🏼♀️ Order again? No. SP slabs didn’t do it for me but my friend liked it
🌱Grilled cauliflower & black sesame
💰£5.50
🤷🏼♀️Order again? Yes. Beaut!
🏆 Fave dish
🍣 Avo & cucumber sushi w/ mange tout, chives & teriyaki
💰£4.90
🤷🏼♀️ Order again? No. Too simple, wanted more imagination. Also bit dry
🥦Smoky tenderstem broccoli
💰£5.80
🤷🏼♀️Order again? Yes, LOVED the sauce
🍆Miso glazed aubergine
💰£4.80
🤷🏼♀️Order again? Yes. Lovely!
🍟Fries w/ nori sprinkles & gochujang mayo
💰£3.80
🤷🏼♀️Order again? Yes. Delish!
🥬Charred gem lettuce & citrus mayo
💰£4.90
🤷🏼♀️Order again? No. I normally like charred lettuce but the citrus didn’t work for me
🌱Spicy tofu bun w/ jalapeños, pickles & lettuce
💰£4.90
🤷🏼♀️Order again? No. Felt it was a little simple. Could’ve been more flavoursome / exciting
🌱Spinach salad w/ sesame dressing
💰£4.80
🤷🏼♀️Order again? Yes although it’s too expensive for what it is. Just a light, tasty, healthy side
🎥 For video footage, see my reels 👀
🍴 @apothecaryeast
📍Location: Shoreditch
🌾GF Options: Yes, all except tofu bun & chilli edamame
🌱100% Vegan Venue? No
🌍 Sustainability: They have 0.5% food waste and the bar team get creative with syrups and cordials from citrus peels left over from juicing. They use the skin, oils and juice. They don’t use plastic straws or plastic cups.
🍽 Cuisine: Japanese
📦Leftovers: No, we ate it all on the day this time
👨🍳 Owners are Indian, Indo-Italian and British
🐶 Dog friendly: Yes but only in the bar area
♿️ Wheelchair friendly: Yes
🖤 The Apothecary invites a diverse range of bloggers to try their food
Apothecary is featured on my list of Best Vegan-Friendly Date Night Restaurants. To see the rest of the list, click here.