#boazu

A vegetarian/vegan Japanese spot on Ben Yehuda? You got it!

Boazu is exactly what you need if you’re looking for fresh and healthy Japanese where the entire menu is vegetarian and the tofu is made in-house.

The casual, Japanese-style design gives the place a street food vibe, and the short yet interesting menu makes Boazu a refreshing stop on my Ben Yehuda route.

It was a hot day, so I struggled with ordering any of the soups and instead went with the daily special of a rice bowl with vegetables and tofu. It was a bit dry and flavorless. Then I realized, there was no tofu. After a few bites in, when I asked the waitress about it, she was apologetic and brought some in another bowl. Adding the tofu definitely enhanced the dish but I still had to add soy for flavor. I wish they had served it with some matching sauce. Presentation was top. I love a colorful meal.

I will give it to the chef for staying true to real Japanese cooking and offering an authentic experience that isn’t adjusted to the Israeli palate. It was reasonably priced and (almost) accurately executed. Now I need to go back and try the ramen. 

On a scale of 1-7: I give it a 5.8 (for a great effort and being a vegetarian only place using fresh and high quality ingredients).