Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar
Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar is a modern Japanese restaurant known for specialty vegan sushi rolls like the Lady In Red and Earthquake, alongside classic sashimi and grilled skewers. It features a stylish setting near the beach with a menu that clearly marks vegan and gluten-free options, though sushi rolls may sometimes be loosely rolled. The venue offers happy hour specials, cocktails, and outdoor seating with wheelchair accessibility, catering well to both solo diners and groups.
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Basic understanding
- PROTEIN soy protein, edamame, miso soup + 1 more
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
Others mentioned staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
A few noted hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
Some flagged vegan options aren't always available.
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