*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
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
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/