"The Yasai gets underway in Kearny Mesa this weekend, bringing Japanese sensibilities and ingredients to vegan cuisine. The eatery replaces Pokirrito on Convoy Street where it was previously paired with popular noodle shop RakiRaki Ramen + Tsukemen and is the latest offering from owner and executive chef Junya Watanabe, who has partnered with chef Eduardo Fierro, formerly of vegan spot NoW Sushi in Mission Beach, on this meatless mission. The 50-seat restaurant, which will also offer beer, wine, and sake, is serving lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m." - Candice Woo