Instructions

1. Order avocado rolls. These vegetarian sushi rolls are common in the United States and are very filling.

2. Order cucumber rolls, otherwise known as kappa maki. Cucumber rolls can be found in almost every sushi restaurant in the world. They are also commonly found on sushi conveyor belts.

3. Order inari sushi. Inari sushi is seasoned rice stuffed into fried bean-curd pouches.

4. Order asparagus rolls. Many sushi restaurants offer a roll with either steamed or fried asparagus.

5. Order shiitake rolls. These rolls are based around marinated shiitake mushroom and have a meaty texture.

6. Order edamame as a side dish or appetizer. Edamame is cooked soybeans, often seasoned with salt or pepper. Edamame is a high-protein dish and a filling part of a vegetarian sushi meal.

7. Ask about the miso soup that is offered. Miso soup usually contains bonito flakes, which come from fish. Some Japanese restaurants offer a vegetarian miso soup.

8. Order vegetable gyoza. These vegetarian pot stickers are a filling appetizer or side dish.

9. Order vegetable tempura. These Japanese deep-fried vegetables are a hearty side dish or main meal. They are also a popular item to share with others.

10. Order a vegetable noodle dish instead of sushi. Many sushi restaurants offer vegetarian yakisoba or udon noodles as a sushi alternative.