*This list is updated as of June 22nd, 2021, more restaurants can be added as we discover more vegan eats.

Halal foods may have been quite hard to find in Tokyo, but recently as international tourism has spiked for Japan in this past decade (not with COVID of course), many Halal shops are trying to make their name for halal-friendly customers.

You can also take a look at our vegan list for vegan ramen and vegan treats for more options!

Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga

This is one of the few halal certified halal yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants in Tokyo. They offer delicious A-5 wagyu. For cheaper prices you can also order A-4 and A-3 ranked beef as well. They purchase their cows whole and serve the meat from parts that you order from. It’s recommended to make reservations before going.

Location: 3 Chome-27-9 Taito, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0016

Website: http://www.wagyu-panga.jp/index.html

Ise Sueyoshi

Mr. Tanaka, an English speaking halal trained chef owns this high-end kaiseki (seafood) restaurant in Nishi-Azabu. Reservations and requests for halal 10 days before is necessary to book your fine dining at this acclaimed restaurant.

Location: 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4 Chome−2−15 水野ビル

Website: http://isesueyoshi.blog.fc2.com/blog-category-8.html

Reservations: https://www.govoyagin.com/ja/activities/japan-tokyo-ise-sueyoshi-muslim-friendly-kaiseki/3649

Naritaya Ramen

This very popular Halal certified ramen restaurant is the go to in Tokyo. Besides their popular maze soba (mixing noodles) they have their original delicious ramens as well. They even offer praying rooms for those wanting to pray before their meal!

Location: 2 Chome-27-13 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032

Website: https://www.facebook.com/NaritayaFellowsM

Honolu Ramen

Halal or not this ramen is loved by all people! A close walk from Ebisu Station, Honolu ramen is a highly rated halal/muslim friendly ramen restaurant in Tokyo. Their chicken based halal ramen is their most popular menu item.

Location: 〒150-0022 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisuminami, 1 Chome−23−1 ＡＢＣ亜米利加橋 1F

Website: http://halalramen-honolu.net/index.html

Tokyo Chinese Muslim

Although it isn’t exactly Japanese food, you could argue that Chuka food (Chinese food) is a part of Japanese food and culture. This is actually one of Tokyo’s more popular and highly rated Muslin friendly Halal certified restaurant.

Location: 〒130-0022 Tokyo, Sumida City, Kotobashi, 2 Chome−18−6 地下一階 第２田中ビル

Website: N/A

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*This list is updated as of June 22nd 2021, more restaurants can be added as we discover more vegan eats. This list is subject to change.

Japanese food might be a bit difficult to find something that’s not non-vegan. With lots of its dishes including non-vegan foods and the vegan culture not being exactly a popular lifestyle in Japan (you could argue it is with Buddhists, but the majority is not), it could be hard to try and find vegan food in Japan. So, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top-rated vegan eats in Tokyo.

A great vegan source to finding your vegan treats in Japan can be found at Happy Cow.

Vegan Ramen Uzu

Uzu is located INSIDE teamlab planets making for a unique, immersive experience. Diners can eat vegan ramen while enjoying teamLabs famous digital art. Their vegan ramen dishes include shoyu, matcha, and miso ramen!

T’s Tantan

With multiple chains throughout Tokyo (Tokyo Station for anyone passing through) a highly rated vegan ramen store is taking over. Their tantanmen (sesame noodles) is their most popular dish.

Location: Stores inside of Tokyo Station and Ueno Station

Website: http://ts-restaurant.jp/

Gonpachi

Quentin Tarantino was so inspired by this restaurant’s decor that he based the movie Kill Bills: House of Blue Leaves scene off this restaurant. This place for inspiration is at the Nishi-Azabu store, but they have 6 stores throughout Tokyo. Gonpachi serves traditional Japanese food with a vegan/halal-friendly menu as well.

Location: Stores in Nishi-Azabu, Shibuya, Odaiba, Asakusa, Sakura-Shinmachi and Azamino

Website: https://gonpachi.jp/nishi-azabu/

Saido

One of the most highly rated vegan eats in Tokyo, Saido does not disappoint. It’s a chance to try what signature Japanese dishes taste like but also being vegan - amazing!

Location: Meguro-ku, Jiyūgaoka, 2 Chome−15-10, Tokyo, Japan

Website: https://saido.tokyo/en/

Bon -Taito

Specializing in Fucha cuisine - Bon offers traditional vegetarian cuisines of Zen Buddhist monks in China and Japan. A reservation is absolutely necessary, but their multi-course meals are a vegan Japan-lovers dream come true!

Location: 1-2-11 Ryusen Taito-ku Tokyo 〒110-0012

Website: https://www.fuchabon.co.jp/english/english.html

Sojo-Esperanto Vegan Kafejo

Pronounced Soyo, a small café near Waseda University that focuses on soy and Esperanto foods. Their menu consists of their daily special with brown rice and miso soup, chickpea Japanese curry or a small a la carte.

Location: 111 Wasedatsurumakicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0041

Website: https://sojo.favy.jp/

Olu Olu Café

As much of Hawaiian foods are influenced from Japan, a vegan Hawaiian restaurant in Tokyo is a great find. Ranging from vegan ramen, curry and burgers, you can get a little bit of everything here.

Location: 1-11-1 Ikejiri Setagaya-ku Tokyo

Website: https://aloha-olu-olu-cafe-english.webnode.jp/

Shinbu Sakiya

With vegan/vegetarian and meat options, this traditional styled ramen restaurant is a popular chain in the heart of the touristy Shibuya region. The menu offers a few vegan options such as shio (salt), tomato and soy sauce based ramen.

Location: 2 Chome-10-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043

Website: https://samurai-noodle.jp/

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Vegan Uzu

Tokyo is home to the most Michelin stars in the world. It’s basically a large stewing pot of some of the most delicious restaurants on the planet. Cheap or expensive, Tokyo has it all. So, I went ahead and tried a 1-starred ramen Michelin restaurant.

On a quiet Monday afternoon, I went to check out Sobahouse Konjiki Hototogisu in Shinjuku. This is a restaurant that I had been wanting to visit for a long time and I was not disappointed.

With wait times often topping two hours, and opening hours restricted to Mondays to Fridays I hadn’t managed to find time until….. Covid!

From arriving to getting my food I waited about 40 minutes. There were 7 people in front of me in the queue. 3 outside and 4 inside.

The restaurant seats 10 people. 6 seats at the counter plus two small tables that can accommodate 2 people each.

There was a nice atmosphere with soft jazz music playing. It was very quiet in the restaurant nobody was talking everybody was focused on their food.

I ordered the ‘recommended bowl’ Shio Soba at 950 yen. Bargain for a one Michelin star meal!

Details of the ingredients in the picture.

In addition to the ingredients mentioned I also discovered chopped basil in my dish (the green in the photo) and what I think was sun-dried tomato. Pork sweet and tender. The soup had quite a strong but delicate fishy flavor. I could taste the truffle oil. It was full-flavored but not overpowering.

Overall I would say it was a light dish with an interesting fusion and balance of flavors.

I can definitely understand why it's received so many awards. Compared to other ramen I've eaten this was a very cleverly balanced bowl.

It was a very relaxing experience which is quite often the opposite in Japan. When going out to eat, a lot of restaurants are loud with people shouting “welcome” and “goodbye” or orders being called or customers chatting. This restaurant was practically silent! Just the gentle sound of soft jazz drifting through the aroma.

- Laura, Hello! Tokyo Tours Founder

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Marugo tonkatsu is said to be one of Japan’s finest tonkatsu and on a “another level of tonkatsu”. This thick, juicy, crispy tonkatsu has won the hearts of Michelin, enough to win a Bib Gourmand. They are quite popular during both lunch and dinner time so be ready to queue up for this delicious tonkatsu. It’s in the Akihabara region so you can also get familiar with anime and manga as you’re in the area!

Photo Credit: Japan Travel

Location: 1-8-14 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021

Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday, 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 8pm

Review: Michelin Guide

Reservations: Walk in only

How to get there: A 3 minute walk from Akihabara Station on the JR Line

 

Thirty years of tempura making experience at Nadaman, a well-known restaurant expertly informs this chef's decisions on which oil, and especially, which vegetables to use.
This expertise can be particularly experienced via the shrimp kakiage dish (mixed vegetables and seafood tempura) which master Abe proudly boasts of. Don't miss out on tasting this delicious dish for yourself!
Although only a small restaurant with 12 counter seats and 1 table seating 4 people, the chef doesn't shy away from showing off his expertise for the benefit of the customers.
Now also serving vegetarian courses!
*Please note that eggs are used in the tempura batter.

Summary Credit: Gurunavi

Photo Credit: Tokyo Story

Location: 4 Chome-3-7 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

Hours: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm

Review: Michelin Guide

Reservations: Not required, but available, check here for more info: https://gurunavi.com/en/e540700/rst/

Website: https://tempura-abe-ginza.gorp.jp/

How to get there: A 6 minute walk from Higashi Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Asakusa Line

 

The fragrant, coarse-ground flour is made from buckwheat harvested by hand and sun-dried in a time-consuming, labour-intensive way. A full complement of shuko is available and portion sizes are small so you can try an assortment of items before the soba. The owner-chef cultivates the buckwheat himself, so at harvest time the restaurant may close on extra days. One rare dish is the ‘atsumori-seiro’, soba served with hot broth added to a beaten egg.

Summary Credit: Michelin

Photo Credit: Eatacity

Location: 5-23-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hours:

Lunch = 11:30-15:00 L.O.14:30

Saturday 11:30-16:00 L.O.15:30
Sunday 11:30-17:00 L.O.16:30
Dinner = Tuesday-Friday 18:30-21:30 L.O.21:00 or when the day’s stock runs out
Saturday 18:00-20:00 L.O.19:30 or when the day’s stock runs out

Closed Monday unless public holiday then Tuesday

Review: Michelin Guide

Reservations: Not required but available. Check here for more info: https://gurunavi.com/en/gdnp600/rst/

How to get there: A 9 minute walk from Meiji Jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda or Fukutoshin Line.

 

One of the most well known and popular places to eat dumplings, Ni Hao has been a Bib Gourmand recipient for years. Their pan fried/steamed dumplings are some of the best in the biz. Once you arrive put your first couple orders of dumplings in immediately and order other small dishes to nibble on while you wait. Get some beers, shochu or sake to wash down your food and you’ve got yourself quite a lovely evening.

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Location: 2F, Masumoto Bldg, 2-27-4 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hours: Closed Sunday and Public Holiday Mondays, 5pm - 11pm

Review: Michelin Guide

Reservations: Not required but available. Check here for more info: https://gurunavi.com/en/geku600/rst/

Website: https://nihaoshibuya.owst.jp/

How to get there: A 5 minute walk from Hatagaya Station on the Keio New Line

 

A small venue with only 11 seats, you can try traditional Japanese dishes called kappo - a cuisine where small dishes are served at a time, usually raw fish and seafood. What makes this cuisine unique is that presentation of the food is just as big as how it tastes. With a full meal and some drinks (usually expected) you’re looking to spend anywhere from 5000-9000 Yen (50-90 USD), which is relatively cheap for this type of food!

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Location: 4 Chome-13-16 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

Hours: Closed Sundays, 11:30am - 1pm, 5-10:30pm

Review: Michelin Guide

Reservations: Not required but available. Check here for more info: https://gurunavi.com/en/ge6s400/rst/

How to get there: A 4 minute walk from Higashi Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Asakusa Line

 

Word of advice: go early. Shuko Takigiya is the last of the new izakaya entrants based in Shinjuku but they've been popular among salary-men for a long time before. The food here mirrors its traditional, rustic decor; dishes served are simple but delicious. No fanciful plating to be found here. And customers will be happy to know that they've got an extensive sake menu to accompany their food as well as beers, umeshu (plum liquor) and shochu (a distilled spirit made from fermented barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, rice and the like).

Summary Credit: Michelin

Photo Credit: Michelin

Location: 7-11 Arakicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0007

Hours: Closed Sundays, 5pm - Midnight

Reviews: Michelin Guide

Reservations: Not required but available, Check here for details: https://r.gnavi.co.jp/4g50hbfm0000/

How to get there: A 4 minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

 

To break into the world of sake, start here. With their excellent selection of Japanese sake with their delicious daily food specials like vinegar mackerel, pear with mullet roe, sushi, tempura and their signature ochazuke (rice with tea and trimmings), you won’t leave here dissatisfied. It helps that their drink menu is in English (although their daily food specials are not), so it helps to smooth your process at an izakaya.

Photo Credit: Timeout Tokyo

Location: 1-33-15 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hours: 5pm - 11:45pm

Reviews: Michelin Guide

Reservations: Required, Check here for details: https://gurunavi.com/en/ge3f600/rst/

How to get there: A 1 minute walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station