Choi's

San Diego, CA

Choi's vegan options are extremely limited, and we recommend avoiding this restaurant if possible. Vegans may be able to order Bok Choy Kimchi or Sesame Bean Sprouts.

Top Picks

Balsamic Salad

Contains arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, crispy onions, cucumber, kale, and sesame seeds. The balsamic vinaigrette may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Sesame Bean Sprouts

Contains bean sprouts, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, shoyu, and truffle sea salt. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bao Taco

Contains bao bun, green onions, kimchi, micro cilantro, and sesame seeds. We suggest removing the (bulgogi, mushroom*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Shiitake Fettuccine

Contains chives, fettuccine, Korean chili pepper, onion crisps, Sauvignon Blanc, and shiitake. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Contains arugula, Champagne vinegar, and oyster mushrooms. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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Banchan

Balsamic Salad

Contains arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, crispy onions, cucumber, kale, and sesame seeds. The balsamic vinaigrette may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Sesame Bean Sprouts

Contains bean sprouts, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, shoyu, and truffle sea salt. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bok Choy Kimchi

Contains bok choy, garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and soy sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Cucumber Kimchi

Contains black sesame, cucumber, garlic, gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, and white sesame. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Large

Galbi Bowl

Contains beef short ribs, green onions, kimchi, rice, sesame seeds, and smoked truffle sea salt. We don't recommend this item.

Seared Ahi Tuna

Contains ahi tuna, and sesame crust. We don't recommend this item.

Pork Belly Bossam

Contains pork belly. We don't recommend this item.

Choi's Crispy Chicken

Contains crispy chicken, and yuzu avocado mash. We don't recommend this item.

Mapo Tofu

Contains chardonnay, chives, gochujang, sesame seeds, shiitake, soy sauce, and tofu. We don't recommend this item.

Shiitake Fettuccine

Contains chives, fettuccine, Korean chili pepper, onion crisps, Sauvignon Blanc, and shiitake. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Small

Tonbara Kushiyaki

Contains pork belly, and yuzu ganjang. We don't recommend this item.

Prawn Kushiyaki

Contains prawns, and yuzu ganjang. We don't recommend this item.

Bao Taco

Contains bao bun, green onions, kimchi, micro cilantro, and sesame seeds. We suggest removing the (bulgogi, mushroom*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Charred Gochujang Octopus

Contains arugula, cilantro, gochujang crema, octopus, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Contains arugula, Champagne vinegar, and oyster mushrooms. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Korean Chili Shrimp

Contains chili shrimp, crumbled nuts, green onions, and rice. We don't recommend this item.

Oysters and Raw

Oysters on the Half Shell

Contains oysters. We don't recommend this item.

Dessert

Hotteok with Vanilla Ice Cream

Contains brown sugar syrup, pancake, and vanilla ice cream. We don't recommend this item.

Red Bean Basque Cheesecake

Contains basque cheesecake, and red bean. We don't recommend this item.