Abunai

Meet Abunai

If you love restaurants with strong roots and sound commitments to the planet then you will love Washington D.C.’s own Abunai restaurant. This awesome local favorite is on a mission to spread sustainable food to D.C. with plenty of delectable island style!

Say, ‘Aloha’ to flavor at Abunai! Here they craft amazingly fresh and flavorful poke with lots of authentic Hawaiian flair. Their delicious Hawaiian cuisine is so remarkable that Abunai has been recognized by everyone from food critics to heads of state from the mainland and Hawaii!

Abunai makes something for everyone but their vegetarian and vegan options truly shine! The bold, rich, and filling flavors found in their poke bowls will excite your palate, and you can rest assured knowing that every delicious thing here is ethically and sustainably sourced!

Dropping by Abunai feels like a miniature island vacation! The staff is warm and ready to help and their bright, clean dining room has enough space for everyone! They even offer free meals for kids under twelve as a generous way of giving back and getting kids of all ages excited about planet-friendly food!

If you can’t make it to Abunai’s beautiful brick-and-mortar, have them come to you! They offer amazing catering, pick-up, and delivery options, so an authentic Hawaiian meal is always at your fingertips!

Vegan Options

Abunai’s menu offers a variety of tantalizing vegan options, including customizable bowls, salads, and vegan desserts. The options are clearly stated on the menu. Here are some mouthwatering highlights:

• Vegetarian Hand Roll: A delightful combination of cucumbers, scallions, ginger, avocado, white roasted sesame seeds, and miso dressing wrapped in rice and nori.
• Tofu Poke: Enjoy tofu, cucumbers, scallions, white sweet onions, furikake, and miso dressing served over your choice of rice and/or greens.
• Japanese-style curry: Savor the flavors of potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and tofu in a delectable curry, served over your choice of base with two side options

Whole Food Plant-Based Friendly Options

If you are following a whole plant-based diet and looking to reduce your oil consumption, you have some options available at Abunai.

You can choose from the custom tofu or beets bowl, both of which are vegan and prepared without oil. For a completely oil-free option, select the Yuzu Ponzu sauce to accompany your bowl. This sauce is vegan and does not contain any oil.

The information provided in the listings is sourced from our communication with the establishments and verified through online sources. However, it’s important to note that ingredients and menu options may vary and change over time or between seasons.
Therefore, we strongly recommend verifying all information directly with the establishment.

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