Looking for Teriyaki Madness vegetarian options? Here’s the full list. Teriyaki Madness is a fast-casual Asian grill built around hand-crafted teriyaki bowls, big portions, and Seattle-style sauces. So what about the vegetarians? Good news — it’s one of the more plant-friendly Asian chains in the U.S. You get a dedicated tofu bowl, customizable bases, and a stir-fried veggie option that’s vegan straight from the wok. This guide covers exactly what’s vegetarian at Teriyaki Madness in 2026.
A Quick Look at Teriyaki Madness
Teriyaki Madness (often shortened to “TMAD”) opened in 2003 in Las Vegas. Brothers Rod and Alan Arreola started it with their cousin Eric Garma — all three grew up on Seattle’s teriyaki shops and couldn’t find anything like them after moving to Nevada. The chain began franchising in 2005. Franchise-industry veteran Michael Haith took over as CEO in the mid-2010s, bought out the founders, and kicked off a major expansion. Today the brand runs out of Denver, Colorado.
- Founded: 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada by Rod Arreola, Alan Arreola, and Eric Garma
- Headquarters: Denver, Colorado
- Franchising began: 2005
- Locations: 195+ shops across 42 states, with international expansion beginning in 2021
- Concept: Fast-casual, made-to-order teriyaki bowls inspired by Seattle’s mom-and-pop teriyaki shops
Teriyaki Madness vegetarian options: What to Order
You build every Teriyaki Madness bowl the same way: pick a base, pick a protein, pick a sauce, and add veggies. So the vegetarian-friendly options are basically every combination that swaps the meat for tofu — or skips the protein entirely for a Power Bowl. The table below covers the items most relevant to vegetarians and vegans.
| Menu Item | Vegetarian | Vegan |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu Teriyaki Bowl (Original) | Yes | Yes |
| Spicy Tofu Teriyaki Bowl | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bowl (veggies only, no rice/noodles) | Yes | Yes |
| Edamame | Yes | Yes |
| Stir-Fried Veggies (à la carte) | Yes | Yes |
| Steamed Veggies (à la carte) | Yes | Yes |
| White Rice / Brown Rice (base) | Yes | Yes |
| Yakisoba Noodles (base) | Yes | Yes |
| Fried Rice (base) | Yes | No (contains egg) |
| Tofu À La Carte (8 oz, Original or Spicy) | Yes | Yes |
| Gyoza | No (pork filling) | No |
Vegetarian Bowls at Teriyaki Madness
The bowl is the heart of the Teriyaki Madness menu. Every bowl comes in three sizes — Junior, Regular, and Large — and you build it to order, which makes it easy to keep meat-free. A Tofu Teriyaki Bowl runs roughly 144 calories for a Junior, 263 for a Regular, and 465 for a Large, so it scales with your appetite.
- Tofu Teriyaki Bowl: Hand-cut tofu, fried so the outside turns crispy while the inside stays soft, served over your choice of base (Calrose white rice, brown rice, or noodles) and tossed with the savory original house teriyaki sauce. Add stir-fried or steamed veggies on top.
- Spicy Tofu Teriyaki Bowl: The same crispy tofu finished with the chain’s spicy sauce — sweet, garlicky, with a building chili kick. The Spicy Sauce is vegan.
- Power Bowl: No rice, no noodles — just stir-fried veggies and your protein of choice. Pick tofu and you have a low-carb, fully vegan bowl. Add extra veggies for a heartier portion.
- Build Your Own: Start with any base, swap in tofu for the protein, choose stir-fried or steamed veggies, and finish with any of the vegan sauces below. This is the easiest way to dial in your portion size and spice level.
Vegetarian Sides & Appetizers at Teriyaki Madness
- Edamame: Steamed young soybeans, lightly salted. Vegan, and a high-protein starter.
- Stir-Fried Veggies: A house mix of cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, onions, and carrots tossed with the vegan stir-fry sauce. Available in Junior, Regular, and Large.
- Steamed Veggies: The same vegetable mix without the stir-fry sauce — a clean, oil-free option.
- Tofu À La Carte: An 8 oz portion of the same hand-cut, fried tofu the bowls use, available in Original or Spicy.
- White Rice, Brown Rice, or Noodles (à la carte): The bowl bases are also sold on their own. The white and brown rice are both Calrose — a sticky, medium-grain rice that’s naturally vegan — and the yakisoba noodles come tossed with the vegan stir-fry sauce.
Vegan Sauces at Teriyaki Madness
Sauces are where most Asian fast-food vegetarians get tripped up — plenty of teriyaki and stir-fry sauces sneak in fish sauce, oyster sauce, or honey. Teriyaki Madness is unusually transparent here. Based on its 2025 allergen documentation, these sauces are vegan:
- Teriyaki Thin Sauce (the classic)
- Teriyaki Thick Sauce
- Spicy Sauce
- Mad Sauce
- Stir-Fry Sauce
- Gyoza Sauce
- Soy Sauce
What’s Vegan at Teriyaki Madness?
Teriyaki Madness has more vegan options than most Asian fast-casual chains when you order with intent. The fully vegan menu boils down to:
- Tofu Teriyaki and Spicy Tofu Teriyaki bowls (over white rice, brown rice, or yakisoba noodles)
- Power Bowl with tofu (no rice or noodle base)
- Edamame, stir-fried veggies, steamed veggies
- Any of the vegan sauces listed above
Two traps catch vegans here. The fried rice contains egg, so swap it for white rice, brown rice, or noodles. And the gyoza are filled with pork, not vegetables. When you order, just tell the team to “make it vegan” — staff at most locations know the request and will adjust prep.
Special Dietary Requirements and Allergies
Teriyaki Madness publishes a current allergen chart on its website — look for the most recent year’s PDF on the Nutritionals page — that lists every menu item against the major allergens. A few things to know:
- Cross-contact: The grills and fryers also handle chicken, beef, and seafood. If you’re strict about cross-contamination, ask the team to wipe down the grill and use clean utensils.
- Soy and gluten: Tofu, soy sauce, and most teriyaki sauces are soy-based and contain wheat. Gluten-free diners should ask about the gluten-free sauce options at their location.
- Sesame: Several sauces use sesame oil. Confirm with staff if sesame is an allergen for you.
- Egg in fried rice: The fried rice uses egg, so it’s not vegan. Ovo-vegetarians can still order it.
Tips for Vegetarians at Teriyaki Madness
- Start with the tofu. The hand-cut, fried tofu is genuinely good — crispy outside, soft inside — and works in any bowl combination.
- Order a Power Bowl for low-carb. Skip the base in favor of double veggies and the meal turns into a high-protein, low-carb bowl that vegans and Whole30-style eaters can both share.
- Say “make it vegan” out loud. Staff will know to swap fried rice for plain rice, hold any non-vegan sauces, and avoid cross-contact where they can.
- Don’t assume the gyoza are vegetarian. They’re pork-filled at every U.S. location.
- Mix sauces. Half teriyaki, half spicy is a popular combo, and both are vegan — a cheap way to add flavor variety to a tofu bowl.
- Junior bowls are real meals. The Junior size is the most affordable way to try the menu and still fills you up — useful if you’re trying TMAD for the first time.
Teriyaki Madness vegetarian options: frequently asked questions
Conclusion
For a fast-casual chain rooted in teriyaki chicken, Teriyaki Madness punches well above its weight for vegetarians and vegans. The hand-cut tofu is excellent, the sauces are transparently labeled, and the bowl format makes customization simple. If you want similar Asian-inspired vegetarian options, see what’s vegetarian at Panda Express or what’s vegetarian at Noodles & Company. For a broader rundown of how to navigate any restaurant menu meat-free, start with the master guide to eating vegetarian and vegan at restaurants, and the full restaurants category archive covers nearly every major U.S. chain. To find your nearest TMAD, use the official location finder.
