Top 20 Vegan Restaurants in Tokyo
Finding vegan food in Tokyo isn’t as easy as in some other major cities. While Japan is famous for its seafood and wagyu beef, plant-based options can be surprisingly hard to come by—especially if you’re new to the city. But don’t worry! I’ve done the research and found 20 incredible vegan restaurants that will make your Tokyo experience both delicious and stress-free.
Vegan Scene in Tokyo
Japan has a long history of vegetarian cuisine, particularly shōjin ryōri (精進料理)—a type of Buddhist temple food that dates back over a thousand years. However, traditional vegan-friendly dishes have mostly been centered in Kyoto, not Tokyo.
In the past few decades, Tokyo’s vegan scene has started to grow, with more restaurants catering to plant-based diets. Some offer Japanese-inspired vegan dishes, while others specialize in Western-style meals or Asian fusion cuisine. Still, knowing where to find these spots can be tricky, especially if you don’t speak Japanese.
What Kind of Vegan Food Can You Find in Tokyo?
To round out, there are Japanese vegan dishes. Some are based on the classic vegetarian/vegan meals of the temples, but most are vegan takes on everyday foods that Japanese people eat.
- Western-style vegan food – Think plant-based burgers, pasta, and smoothie bowls.
- Asian-inspired vegan dishes – From vegan sushi to ramen, some spots put a plant-based twist on Japanese classics.
- International vegan cuisine – Tokyo has vegan-friendly Indian, Chinese, and fusion restaurants worth checking out.
AREA LIST RESTAURANTS
While Tokyo has an impressive amount of vegan options, here are 20 vegan restaurants that are easy to find in places where you as a traveler might visit.The restaurants are grouped by areas, so you can quickly check for
ASAKUSA
1 Vegan Eat Tokyo
Offers vegan burgers, pastas, salads and curry.
Address: 1 Chome-22-5 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032
Station: Asakusa
Website: https://www.instagram.com/veganeattokyo/?hl=en
2 Shochikuen
Offers a selection of vegan cakes and sweets.
Address: 2 Chome-7-6 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035
Station: Asakusa
Website: https://shochiku-en.jp/cafe/
SHIBUYA
3 Izakaya Masaka
Offers a selection of vegan fried chicken, gyoza and other izakaya staples.
Address: Shibuya Parco B1
Station: Shibuya
Website: https://www.instagram.com/vegan_izakaya_masaka/
HARAJUKU
4 Vegan Bistro Jangara
Offers vegan ramen in addition to vegan meat dishes.
Address: 2F 1 Chome-13-21 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001
Station: Harajuku
Website: https://kyushujangara.co.jp/shops/veganbistro/
TOKYO SKY TREE
5 Sasaya Cafe
Address: 1 Chome-1-10 Yokokawa, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0003
Station: Tokyo Sky Tree
Website: https://sasayacafe.com/
GINZA
6 2 Foods
Offers vegan burgers and a variety of other dishes and desserts. Used to have 2 locations in Shibuya and Tokyo Station.
Address: Ginza Loft 1 FStation: JR Yurakucho, Ginza Itchome
Website: https://2foods.jp/pages/store-ginza-loft?srsltid=AfmBOopB045sBzIFyLiFnAk-S5dKJQ5lhO3jdiFwp9Oe03Wcd2-vgz-R
7 Komeda Is
Offers pasta, burgers, salads, pancakes and other dishes. All vegan.Address: 1 Chome-13-1 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045
Station: Tsukiji/Higashi Ginza
Website: https://www.komeda-is.com/
MEGURO
8 Ballon
Offers falafel and salads, and has its own vegan ice cream.Address: 〒153-0061 Tokyo, Meguro City, Nakameguro, 3 Chome−2−1
Station: Nakameguro
Website: https://www.instagram.com/ballontokyo
9 Alaska ZweiAddress: 2 Chome-5-7 Higashiyama, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0043
Station: Ikejiri-Ohashi
Website: https://www.instagram.com/alaska_zwei/
AKIHABARA
10 Kamakura Komaki
Offers Japanese meals with miso and rice.
Address: CHABARA 内, 8-2 Kanda Neribeicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0022
Station: Akihabara
Website: https://www.kamakura-komaki.com/
SHINJUKU
11 Marbre Vegan
Address: 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 2 Chome−1−5, Parkside Square, 1階
Station: Shinjuku Gyoenmae
Website: https://www.instagram.com/marbre_vegan/
TAKADANOBABA
13 Great Lakes Tokyo
Address: 3 Chome-27-4 Nishiwaseda, Tokyo 169-0051
Station: Takadanobaba/NIshi-Waseda
Website: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakestokyo
OMOTESANDO
14 L for You
Address: 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 3 Chome−9−3
Station: Omotesando
Website: https://www.lforyou.tokyo/en
15 Vegan Veggie Joga
Address: 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 6 Chome−2−13, Fine Aoyama, 1F
Station: Omotesando
Website: https://joga.tokyo/
16 Brown Rice Tokyo Omotesando (Neal’s Yard)
A limited selection of vegan Japanese dishes as well as vegan desserts.
Address: 5 Chome-1-8 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001
Station: Omotesando
Website: https://brownrice.jp/en/
ROPPONGI
16 Tsuminaki Mapo Tofu
Address: 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 3 Chome−9−3
Station: Roppongi
Website: https://www.instagram.com/vegan_vivivi
IKEBUKURO
17 Vegan Gyoza Yu Cafe
Address: 3 Chome-11-17 Negishi, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0003
Station: Ikebukuro
Website: https://www.vegangyoza.com/
KOENJI
18 Loca Kitchen
Offers organic wine and a selection of salads, pizza, falafel plates.
Address: 166-0003 Tokyo, Suginami Ku, Koenji-Minami 3-68-1
Station: JR Koenji
Website: https://locakitchen.wixsite.com/locakitchen
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
19 T’s Tantan
Locations: Jiyugaoka Gransta Tokyo Ueno Ikebukuro Narita
Website: https://ts-restaurant.jp/tantan/
20 Ain Soph
Offers a set course of soup, salad and vegan meats and other dishes.
Locations: Ginza Shinjuku Ikebukuro
Website: https://www.ain-soph.jp/english
Japanese Shojin Ryori
Sougo is a Japanese shojin ryori restaurant located in Roppongi. This restaurant takes reservations, and is on the pricier side. They serve courses, so there are no a la carte choices.
Can’t find a vegan place where you visit? A lot of restaurants – especially chain restaurants – may have vegetarian options and/or vegan options. A good idea is to Google the area you are staying in. Another option is an Indian restaurant. They often have vegan options on their menus.
As more people come to Tokyo to visit and/or to live, undoubtedly the number of vegan options will increase. Tastes change as well, so please come back and check our site for vegan restaurant updates!
