Beyond Sushi – Chelsea Market

LOVE this place! Why can’t Beyond Sushi be everyone I am? Fresh, flavorful and creative. Highest accolades from this steadfast vegan. Absolutely beautiful creations — and very filling. I ordered the mushroom roll and the sweet potato roll. I love the black rice (vs the sticky, sugary rice most often used at sushi establishments). I went to the Chelsea Market location and the staff was very friendly. Kudos all around!

Love love their sushi! Me and my sisters enjoyed it. One of my sisters does not eat raw fish and sashimis so she was a little hesitant to try this. Then she loved it! And it was near our hotel.
I only gave 4 stars as the place was so os small… Like less than 15 peeps can eat at one time.

The ingredients combinations simply beyond my imagination, and it tasted so different compared to any sushi rolls.
I usually not a big fan of rolls but I would give them two thumbs up on their creativity. The chef was quick and the cashier was super friendly and informative.

i m not vegetarian, i love raw fish but i have to say these little bites are delicious, from presentation to taste to texture. light and healthy, filling too. price: expensive yeah they are not cheep. conceptual food at a price. didn t like the overworked wasabi and the mayo suppository ready to go up your ass

Spicy Mang was so GOOD!
This place has been on my to-​try list for over a year so expectations were high.
I love sushi and when you read my reviews you will find a pattern of a sushi snob.
This is not a substitute for good sushi but i would definitely come back for this roll. The spicy mayo in a tube is perfect to add to the roll.
The taste was addicting.
A must try place!!! a guilt free healthy tasty option in the Chelsea market.

In the quaint Chelsea Market, amongst eatery after eatery, is a little vegan place all by its lonesome. I was totally excited when I spotted it. I thought I’d end up waiting for everyone to finish eating, so I can go find something to eat. Thank goodness for Beyond Sushi. They are not all gluten-​free but is gluten-​free friendly. All vegan. The staff was very friendly and made sure I got the gluten-​free stuff. They have little packs of gluten-​free soy sauce and a very delicious orangey sauce. I think it’s ginger based. It’s ver refreshing and light. I mixed it in the soy sauce like wasabi for dipping the sushi. The bomb.
Randie Lin
Travel and Eat Vegan and Gluten-​Free @

my prayers have been answered…
now just open up in chicago please!
vegetarian sushi at its finest — move over tasteless, mystery root vegetables! beyond sushi brings to the table «real» vegetables and vegi proteins to maki!
i was so excited about my sushi that i just started popping pieces into my mouth and complained that it was a bit dry. hello! — the little tubes on the side are the delicious sauces that need to accompany the rolls to make them perfect!
the «sashimi» pieces are quite lifeless, however. pass on those and order another roll!
my only complaint is that this is not fast food folks! i checked in twice to pick up my food and it was still not ready and there was no one ahead of me…

Beyond Sushi went beyond my expectation. Who knew vegetarian sushi can be as innovative and fun to eat? Must get the Spicy Mang, it is the real deal!

If you would have told me earlier this week that I would be choosing vegan sushi over all the other delicious protein options in Chelsea Market, I would have taken a lobster claw from Lobster Place and pinched off your nose.
In fact, when I first walked past Beyond Sushi on my first day here (here for a week on business), I laughed to myself, «Vegan Sushi?! New York is so stupid». Then, a couple days later as I was perusing through Unilocal at reviews on Chelsea Market, I stumbled upon this page with the great ratings and decided to try it. I’m a self proclaimed sushi assassin, so why not try a different kind? Here’s what I had during my two separate visits:
Mighty Mushroom: great earthy flavors and tons of umami. I was apprehensive about the tofu, but it wasn’t even noticable texture or flavor wise because the mushrooms were so meaty. the alfalfa sprouts gave a pleasurable texture contrast and brightness to the mushrooms. This was my favorite roll. The shitake teriyaki sauce that comes with this is SO good that I found myself sucking on the tube afterwards like it was a pacifier. Super professional, i know.
Spicy Mango: This is owned by many favorite roll of Beyond Sushi– and it was good, but not my favorite. In case you are wondering– the top part did not taste to be too mango-​y… it’s seems like a mix of finely minced carrot, mango, and cucumber. The middle are match sticks of cucumber and daikon that are a great companion for soft minced topping. Had a bit of chili flavor to it, but I wouldn’t call it spicy by any means.
Pickle Me: I’m a big fan of daikon, and crunchy textures are very important to me, so I really liked this roll. The thicker cut match sticks with the creamy avocado topping paired for a great bite. I didn’t care for the carrot ginger sauce (it was a little too sweet for me), but that’s fine– it comes in a little tube that you can choose to squirt on or not!
Spicy Shroom Wrap: This was my favorite thing I ate! The spicy cashew sauce had just enough heat and savoryness to bring life to the buckwheat noodles. The combination of the enoki and portabello mushroom provided a depth of flavor that was surprising! adding in the crunch and fire of the pickled ginger, this wrap was a flavor bomb.
Enoki Individual piece: Simple, perfection. Just rice and enoki mushrooms.
Seaweed Individual piece: I’ve always been a fan of seaweed salad, but pairing it with rice and thick strip of nori really brought it to a different level of flavor.
I wish I would have came here earlier in the week — lunch specials are quite affordable (considering it’s Chelsea Market) and the customer service and speed in which these little art exhibits are made to order is impeccable and makes it a all around pleasure to come here. Beyond Sushi, thanks for making a believer out of this carnivore!

Came here for a quick meal on a work trip and was not disappointed. I’m here for 3 days and won’t be surprised if I end up here twice. Or three times.
As a veggie, it’s hard to get sushi beyond the standard kappa maki /​fried tempura roll, but this really did it for me. I got the Spicy Mang and the Sweet Tree. I love the use of black rice and thoughtful use of vegetables to make veggie sushi that actually had a discernible flavor (!?). It made for a filling (but not heavy) meal that left me satisfied and happy. On top of that, it took no more than 3 minutes to get my food, so I was in and out almost instantly.
All in all, a perfect spot for something quick and not-​too-​filling. Please open a storefront in SF?

Recommended by 2 friends. Tried the spicy mang roll and it was just ok. Great alternative for vegetarians, but my boyfriend and I would rather have real sushi.
I didn’t like the pudding, but my boyfriend did. It’s mild and reminds us of horchata flavors.
I would not return or recommend unless you’re vegetarian… or hipster.

This place has really interesting and unique sushi. I was a little surprised there was nothing fried (that I could tell) — but I think what you’re getting is much healthier food here. The prices are very reasonable and I liked the variety of sauces that can go with the rolls.

This review is based on their lemonade only.
I stopped into Beyond Sushi to grab a drink. They have all kinds of lemonades and they all looked very refreshing so I had to get one. I chose the cucumber mint lemonade and my boyfriend picked the watermelon lemonade. My lemonade was decent. It was way too cucumber-​y for my taste. I wish it were heavier on the mint and lemon side. I thought my boyfriend’s watermelon lemonade was awful. It tasted like old watermelon, the kind that has been in your fridge for like 2 weeks. My boyfriend thought it was okay.
I’m not sure I would come back to this place. It just wasn’t for me, but maybe others would like it.

Quick, healthy, delicious, and unique. Vegetarian sushi is usually fine, but pretty repetitive. Every sushi restaurant has the same vegetarian options: you’ve got sweet potato, avocado, cucumber, and maybe even avocado and cucumber together. Beyond Sushi incorporates tons of interesting ingredients that you would never find in normal sushi — vegetarian or otherwise. To name just a few, they have rolls with kiwi, mango, marinated vegetables, lentils. They may sound crazy sometimes but you’ve just gotta trust them. They all tasty, and they’re so pretty!
They have a different Roll of the Month and Piece of the Month each month, and I’ve found that I usually like these special rolls the best. The special this month had roasted artichokes and was topped with shaved walnuts. Yum yum!
The best part of the rolls is the sauce. Each roll has it’s own specific sauce, and they really make the rolls. They also give you the sauce in a little plastic tube so you can put it onto the rolls yourself, which is really fun. Takes me back to my toaster strudel days.

Always the best. Like it better than regular sushi. Love the fusion of unique flavors and sauces that keep it classy.
I got the crunch and munch to go, its the one topped with kiwi. I insisted that my friend try it and she was like, «no I don’t eat fruit with my sushi» but 5 minutes later she was converted.
I think this location is more of a to go place. They put the sushi in recycled sushi takeout boxes with cute little sauce tubes that I can’t get enough of. Can’t believe the sauces are vegan, I have no shame in eating the sauces straight from the tube as well. Perfectly convenient for walking around Chelsea Market eating and not making a mess.
My favorites include Spicy Mang & Mighty Mushroom

Super cool, fresh, unique and healthy sushi experience.
Favorite was probably sweet tree because of both creamy filling of sweet potato and avocado and also tasty toasted cayenne sauce.
Green machine was also nice. Good veggie crunch and yummy jalapeño wasabi sauce.
Might mushroom was really earthy, but the shiitake teriyaki sauce was my favorite part of it.
Lots of choices to fit your preferences. Just go for whatever sounds good to you!
TIP: eat the sushi with the sauces provided! It adds another dimension to what would be a pretty plain tasting roll. Each also tastes good with the ginger.

Oh my lord! Vegan and vegetarian sushi where have you been? Have you have become one of my favorites? YES.
The service! The girl who was working behind the counter during late December deserves a raise. I didn’t catch her name, but she was the only lady there, next to three other guys. She was awesome! Very informative, helpful, friendly, bubbly. Everything she should be! I feel as if her smile and charm is what drew me in to check Beyond Sushi out in the first place.
Beyond Sushi is a very small locale inside the Chelsea Market, but don’t let the small size of their location fool you, they dish out EXTREMELY DELICIOUS SUSHI! I had their «Roll of the Month» I believe. It was called «Mighty Mushroom.» It was about the tastiest sushi roll I have had in a longggggg time. Everything about it was absolutely perfect! The packaging is also easy to carry and really cute. Anyone who’s in the area and wanting to check this place out, you will not be disappointed.

This place is AMAZING. I’m not a HUGE sushi fan — it’s probably the ONE type of food I don’t love. Only b/​c I tend to stray towards the noodley asian dishes, and other really spicy foods slothered in cheese, or ramen. BUT THIS PLACE ROCKS.
The noodle soup bowls they make are delicious — I always get the miso and ginger with mushroom mix in’s — it’s SO hearty and SO filling, and there is NO way it’s bad for you. It’s also a TON of food for a decent price. Super spicy, super gingery, and just delicious. I imagine the other combos are so good.
Also really good — the Spicy Mango. ABSOLUTELY delicious and light and filling!
Overall, this spot is my new go to lunch spot at work. I think I’ll probably move into here.

Love that thy have this option at Chelsea Market.
Feeling guilty over all the burgers and beer you’ve consumed over the weekend? Beyond sushi is always a great way to feel like you can still grab something for lunch but pretend you’re being health conscious.
This location is just a small booth within the market, perfect to take to go or enjoy some vegan sushi on the highline. Their packaging is really cute and easy to carry or even eat standing up because they provide those little tubes filled with delicious sauces. The sauces are pretty essential for these rolls believe me.
If you haven’t tried beyond sushi yet then do yourself a favor and sample at least one roll while you’re strolling though and checking out all the different food stalls. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the interesting flavors. I recommend the haricat and the green machine.

Looks amazing just waiting now to taste it
Looks healthy but wish there is actual seafood but great for vegetarians
Almost looks too pretty to devour