Vegan MoFo 2012, Can Anyone Really Ever Have Enough Vegan Sushi?

I am quite particular when dining out: atmosphere and, especially, service play a big part in my dining experience.  I don't need perfection or someone waiting on me hand and foot; in addition to terrific food, I simply appreciate pleasant and interested staff* in a clean and appealing environment.  This is what makes Beyond Sushi so fabulous.

Ok, full disclosure:

VM thought this was the sushi display, not the order of 3 hungry vegans.

After visiting for the first time I couldn't wait to visit again.  Nowhere near the establishment, I'd find that I was craving just that.  Who wouldn't constantly yearn for fresh veggies and inventive sauces paired in intricate and phenomenal combinations?  To make matters more urgent, the October roll and piece of the month were announced:

So this weekend I returned with the same friend with which I'd visited the first time and a newbie.  This was especially fantastic because it netted more flavors to share.  This was my order:

First, their roll of the month: roasted Kabocha squash, avocado, and baby arugula with charred carrot, mint, & lemon zest topping (charred LIVE!**) and decorated with roasted harissa- pumpkin seed purée.

Can you stand how cute those little faux pumpkins are on top?

And also the Sweet Tree: six grain rice, avocado, sweet potato, and alfalfa sprouts with toasted cayenne sauce.

This was another extraordinary choice; the combination of flavors was fantastic.  I don't think there is a bad roll to be had at Beyond Sushi.

Then, their piece of the month: cajun roasted Brussel sprouts with harissa-roasted pumpkin seed puree and 6 Grain Rice.

I also somehow wound up with an extra piece: seaweed salad served with sweet soy mirin sauce (this might have had something to do with the fact that person who took my order could sense that I was not pleased with his uncharacteristically un-welcoming welcome).

My returning friend ordered differently, but equally.  On the left, pickle me: six grain rice, gobo, carrot, pickled daikon, and avocado with carrot ginger sauce.  On the right, la fiesta: black rice, avocado, pickled jalapeño, chayote, and cilantro leaf with mango chili sauce. 

The newbie (and fellow mushroom fan) chose wisely as well.

The Mighty Mushroom: six grain rice, enoki, shiitake, tofu, and micro arugula with shitaki teriaki sauce.

This is not for the mushroom faint of heart; it's very mushroomy!

Also, the sweet angel rice paper wrap: angel hair whole-wheat noodles, green asparagus, baked sweet potato, kimchi, alfalfa sprouts, romaine, and chili with toasted cayenne sauce.  

There were different juice choices available from last time; I chose the blueberry lemonade and my friend had the basil infused orange raspberry juice.  Magnifico!

Once again, every bite was sensational.  And, for the record, Beyond Sushi is now 100% vegan!

* The tall gentleman with the glasses is the best of the bunch; thankfully, he arrived with our meal.  He's tremendously pleasant and, most importantly, he doesn't look startled when I get disproportionately excited by my sushi.

** Charred LIVE:

They're not messing around.