The Top 10 Vegan Restaurants in Tokyo
- Published on : 25/07/2025
- by : Phébé
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Is it actually difficult to eat vegan in Japan? Vegan menus may not be very widespread across the archipelago, but the capital of Japan does have a few great options! To help you stick to your diet without compromising on taste, Japan Experience presents its selection of 10 vegan restaurants in Tokyo.
How difficult is it to eat vegan in Japan?
Thanks to its geographical location, Japan has a rich and diverse cuisine. Fish, seafood, shellfish, and of course, meat, eggs and dairy products, which the Japanese consume on a daily basis in a more modest way: traditional Japanese cuisine is not vegan (apart from the cuisine of Buddhist monks). Fish and shellfish can be found in soup bowls, which often contain dashi, a broth made from bonito and seaweed. Yet it's not impossible to eat vegan in Japan, especially in Tokyo, which boasts an impressive number of restaurants.
What are vegan restaurants like in Tokyo?
Metropolitan Tokyo is home to over 580,000 foreign residents, including vegan communities who began campaigning more for their cause in the 2010s. While the first establishments to offer vegan menus are relatively recent, today there are other options in the capital for those who don't eat fish or eggs. Particularly in neighborhoods popular with foreign travelers, such as Shibuya and Shinjuku. But beware! These restaurants don't always offer menus in English, and the staff aren't necessarily bilingual.
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Our top 10 vegan restaurants in Tokyo
In order to satisfy your hunger without fear of food faux pas, Japan Experience offers you 10 vegan or vegan-friendly restaurants in Tokyo.
T's Tantan
This is one of Tokyo's most popular vegan ramen joints. Located on the corner of Keiyo Street, inside Tokyo Station, T's Tantan will win you over with its juicy ramen—but not only! Gyoza, curry and even vegetarian chicken—the restaurant has a wide choice of options. The chain also has establishments in Ueno and Ikebukuro stations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 1 Chome-9-1
Access: inside Tokyo station (Chuo, Yamanote, Marunouchi Lines)
Opening hours: daily, 10am-10pm
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Shochiku-en
In the heart of the Kappabashi district, famous for its kitchen utensil shops, Shochiku-en is a must-visit gourmet spot. The café offers an entirely vegan and gluten-free menu, from cakes and pizzas to soy meat burgers!
Bonus: an English-language menu is available.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Address: 2 Chome-7-6 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035
Access: 7-minute walk from Tawaramachi station (Ginza line)
Opening hours: 9.30am-4.30pm weekdays, 9.30am-5pm weekends
Shuwashuwa Peace
This is our editors' little secret. In the heart of the Hatagaya neighborhood, this establishment offers an entirely vegan menu. From pasta to soy meat and desserts, this in-the-know spot will delight the most discerning palates. Our suggestion: fried gyoza with coriander.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Address: 〒151-0072 Tokyo, Shibuya, Hatagaya, 3 Chome-16-3 幡ヶ谷ハウス
Access: 8-minute walk from Hatagaya station (keio line)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. then 5:30-10:00 p.m., Saturday, 3:00-10:00 p.m., closed on Sundays
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Milan Nataraj
This is one of Tokyo's most popular Indian vegan restaurant chains. In addition to their curries, discover their burger naans, a soy-meat-based burger sandwiched between two naans! The chain is present in several areas of the city, including Harajuku and Ogikubo. Editor's suggestion: the all-you-can-eat bar available at lunchtime in Ogikubo.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 〒150-0041 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jinnan, 1 Chome-22-7 岩本ビル 3F
Access: 2-minute walk from Shibuya station (Yamanote, Chiyoda, Hanzomon Lines)
Opening hours: daily, 11:30am-10:30pm
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HealthyTOKYO
Lasagne, quiches, panini, and cakes—Healthy Tokyo has a vegan menu from starter to dessert. But it's the CBD drinks that set the chain apart. The chain is present in several districts, including Shinjuku and Shibuya.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome-30-13 マルイ本館 B1
Access: 3-minute walk from Shinjuku station (Yamanote, Chuo, Marunouchi Lines)
Opening hours: daily, 8am-9pm
Vegan Bistro Jangara
In Harajuku, this bistro specializing in tantanmen also offers vegan gyoza, burgers and tacos. Our suggestion: Karabon ramen, if you like spicy food.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: シャンゼール原宿２, 号館 ２Ｆ, 1 Chome-13-21 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001
Access: 4-minute walk from Harajuku station (Yamanote line)
Opening hours: daily, 11am-9pm
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Mr. Farmer
Vegan Friendly, Mr. Farmer offers several vegan options, such as salads or Western-style pasta. Enjoy the drinks bar in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Good to know: Mr. Farmer has locations in Omotesando, Komazawa-Daigaku, Kita-Aoyama and Yurakucho.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 4 Chome-5-12 セピア原宿ビル 1Ｆ
Access: 8-minute walk from Omotesando station (Ginza, Chiyoda, Hanzomon Lines)
Opening hours: 10am-9pm weekdays, 9am-9pm weekends
Izakaya Masaka
Izakaya Masaka is located in Shibuya's Parco shopping center. Bean tempura, gyoza and vegan karaage: discover the atmosphere and flavors of the izakaya in a whole new way. But beware! Due to its popularity, the establishment is often fully booked and does not take reservations. Be sure to get up early to wait in line!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawacho, 15-1 渋谷PARCO B1
Access: 6-minute walk from Shibuya station (Yamanote, Chiyoda, Hanzomon Lines)
Opening hours: daily, 12pm-9pm
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Sushi Gonpachi Shibuya
Gonpachi is famous in Tokyo as the setting for the film Kill Bill. Vegan friendly, the restaurant offers vegan sushi, vegetable maki, grilled vegetables and veggie tempura. The chain is present in Roppongi and Shibuya.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 1 Chome-13-11 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031
Access: 9-minute walk from Roppongi station (Hibiya, Oedo Lines)
Opening hours: daily, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Afuri
In the basement of Shinjuku's Lumine shopping mall, Afuri will satiate you with its vegan-friendly ramen. Made with water from Mount Afuri (also known as Mount Oyama), its dishes are popular for their creamy sauce.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome-1-5 ルミネ1 B2F
Access: Shinjuku station (Yamanote, Chuo, Marunouchi Lines)
Opening hours: daily, 10am-10pm
Bonus: Shojin Ryori, the vegan cuisine of Buddhist monks
Practiced since the XIIIᵉ century, vegan monastic cuisine is an integral part of Japanese gastronomy. Initially reserved for monks, today it is eaten by the Japanese during temple retreats. Tofu, seasonal vegetables... the ingredients used do not come from animal production. And for good reason: Shojin Ryori (literally "spiritual effort in the kitchen") is an invitation to cultivate compassion, sobriety and respect for life.
Would you like to discover monk cuisine in Tokyo? Japan Experience recommends 2 addresses:
- Restaurant Bon
In the shade of a tatami room overlooking the garden, enjoy a menu featuring a dozen traditional vegan dishes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 1 Chome-2-11 Ryusen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0012
Access: 8-minute walk from Hiriya station (Hibiya line)
Opening hours: daily, 12pm-3pm then 6pm-9pm
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- Sorano
Specializing in tofu, an essential ingredient in monastic cuisine, Sorano not only offers a vegan meal to suit everyone's tastes but is also a good way to discover true Japanese gastronomy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Address: 4-17 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0031
Access: 6-minute walk from Shibuya station (Yamanote, Chiyoda, Hanzomon Lines)
Opening hours: weekdays 5pm-10.45pm, weekends 4.30pm-10.45pm
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