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Vegan restaurant featuring plant-based Japanese fusion meals and seasonal desserts. This branch est. 2013 is located in Shinjuku-ku District, and has party space available for rental. Last lunch order is 3pm, last dessert order 4pm. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Thu 6:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm, Sat 6:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 6:00pm-9:00pm.
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324 Reviews
First Review by BlisterBlue
hwing
Points +998
Scrumptious vegan pancakes! - Edit
Had made a reservation in advance online for the Shinjuku location for 12pm for a Sunday but the restaurant was nearly empty when I arrived so I could have been seated immediately as a walk-in. That said, by the end of my meal, the restaurant was filling up.
Read moreOrdered the following:
- Heavenly Pancakes: LOVED these pancakes paired with cream, a scoop of ice cream, and berries. Would be enjoyed a third pancake (as it only comes with two) and more fruit to provide more freshness to the sugary plate, but otherwise wouldn’t change anything.
- Sweet Potato Mont Blanc Pancakes (seasonal): also delicious pancakes paired with a very sweet caramel-like sauce. This was too sweet for my taste but my partner actually preferred this version of the pancakes, so it’s up to your personal preference and sweet tooth cravings.
- Tofu Quiche (side dish): A bit bland as it has a very mild and subtle but pleasant taste. Could use more seasoning. Decent portion size for a side dish. Appreciated something savory to balance out my palate with the sweetness of the pancakes.
- Masala Chai: Refreshing although make sure to thoroughly stir because the first sip was a bit pungent. Heavy on the ice cubes which meant less actual chai for the price so that was a bit disappointing.
Overall, I’d totally eat at AIN SOPH again next time I’m in Japan, especially knowing there are a few locations available!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-19
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sau_boo
Points +31
Cute little place with nice food. - Edit
There was a good spread of options across appetizers, mains and desserts. I tried Hayashi rice and Quiche, both were very good. Must try.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Music
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VegaNapoletano
Points +1225
Must-Try Place - Edit
This vegan restaurant, with multiple locations, offers an amazing Japanese fusion menu. I absolutely loved it: it was my first lunch and my last dinner in Japan. Every dish was delicious, from the starters to the omelettes, and from the main courses to the desserts. The price is slightly higher than average, but it’s well worth it.
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KyleVannoy
Points +64
A must stop for us - Edit
One of my partner and I’s favorites. A must stop while in Tokyo
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN
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hdashbrook
Points +40
Yum! - Edit
Pancakes with latch ice cream!
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amarok3
Points +29
Cozy place - Edit
Staff was great. Teriyaki was kinda salty but rich in every way. Brownie with ice was incredible! I was gonna visit for a second time for a different desert but they were closed.
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jalapenohands
Points +536
Great - Edit
After reading such mixed reviews of all the Ain Soph restaurants, I really wasn’t expecting much, but I did really enjoy it! I had the Mushroom Ajillo (no picture, 9/10), the Teriyaki Deep-fried Soy Chicken on Rice, and two scoops of Ice Cream (Rum Raisin and Matcha). Loved all of it except the brown rice under the chicken. Also tried the Gluten Free pasta, the Gateau Chocolate, and the Cheesecake and all were great as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-23
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blahblah
Points +122
Consistently decent - Edit
Came here seven years apart and it’s still mostly the same menu and STILL the best pancakes on planet earth. 😹
Read moreCan’t speak much for the rest of the menu since I just eat their pancakes all the time but everything on the menu looks pretty great too as far as I can tell.
P A N C A K E S
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-19
Pros: pancakes, Everything else looks good too, airy atmosphere, good vibes
Cons: Busy and popular, booking recommended
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ausveg
Points +161
Cute venue, good food - Edit
We enjoyed several dishes at Ain Soph including the Karage, soy cutlets and curry. The savoury dishes were good but not amazing. The desserts on the other hand were excellent! The crème brûlée particularly was delicious. Very cute hole in the wall restaurant with lots of steps, low lighting and a lovely atmosphere.
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Pixelanomalie
Points +214
Loved it - Edit
This restaurant was a bit on the pricier side and had many "western" options. Not exactly what I was looking for but definitely worth the visit.
Read moreThe staff was friendly and the food delicious. Exactly what you need after walking 20.000 steps a day.
You can also buy some packed cookies.
Pros: Everything is vegan , Various choices, Clean and welcoming
Cons: A bit pricey - still cheaper than in Germany , Few typically Japanese dishes
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Broom15
Points +24
Delicious - Edit
Came for the pancakes. Fell in love with the soup and salad. Must stop for any vegan visiting Tokyo.
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highlandmoo
Points +102
Great pancakes - Edit
We ordered pancakes with matcha and rum ice cream and they were excellent. Served with vegan whipped cream, nuts and raisins. Very recommended. The pancakes are freshly made each order.
Read moreThe matcha latte was great, but a little cold.
Kinda pricey (around 2200 for pancakes only) but good as a special treat.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-30
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SarahAlice
Points +265
Come for the Pancakes - Edit
I normally go here for the Pancakes, which I can highlye recommend. The Karaage is also really good. Last time I had the Hiyashi Rice and the Hamburg Steak, which both were good, but I had better. Prices are okay, vegan food in Japan is always more expensive.
Read morePros: Pancakes and Karaage
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SimonPitts
Points +230
Great vegan food in Tokyo - Edit
The food was so good we ended up dining at Ain.Soph Journey twice during our stay in Tokyo.
Read moreIt's quite a big place compared to other vegan restaurants we visited but the service was still quick and friendly.
The food was really tasty - over the two nights our favourites were the Hayashi Rice (we added extra soy meat), the nutty dry curry and the creme brulé (one of the best I've had).
The prices were very reasonable as well.
The restaurant is a little rustic and basic, but it's clean and bright so not an issue, as far as we were concerned.
Highly recommended.
Pros: The food, Creme brulé , Service
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AnjaBella
Points +103
Needs slight improvement - Edit
Very few options available but the food was tasty.
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Tasty food
Cons: Not enough vegan options, Slighty pricey
cico
Few options? Menu is all vegan
Read moreAnjaBella
Yes, few options. The menu is small.
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Heike.St
Points +1106
Good vegan food - Edit
We almost walked past the restaurant. The small door leads a few steps downstairs to the actual restaurant.
Read moreWe got the green curry with rice, which was good, had a little kick:
Also the soy cutlet plate with rice was good. Came with mayonnaise and some kind of Worcester sauce, weren’t quite sure what to eat that with. ;)
Compared to the Ain SOPH. journey in Kyoto, the selection is bigger and they have more desserts. But no burgers.
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Tsukimi
Points +5144
Good persistent quality - Edit
Have been here several times over the years. Always good quality food and service. Recommend to reserve in advance bc it's always full.
Read moreA bit pricey, that's why the 4 stars.
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tronna
Points +1430
Tasty, cozy location - Edit
At first, the restaurant was a bit hard to find, but once we did, we were pleasantly surprised by the location. It looks much more spacious inside than you would expect from the outside. The restaurant has two floors, and all the guests were seated on the second floor. The food was delicious and prepared quickly, and the staff was very friendly. The atmosphere was cozy, although a fresh coat of paint on the walls wouldn’t hurt. Overall, it was a great dining experience!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-28
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mvshrln
Points +91
Nice fresh food - Edit
Stopped here for a meal after our flight landed and it was exactly what we needed. Fresh food, quick service, and refreshing tea. We wanted to try the other locations but didn't get a chance - maybe next time!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-30
Pros: Fresh food, Quick service, Didn't need to pre book
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SharonR
Points +2880
Fine for a quick date - Edit
I'd never dissuade anyone from going to Ain Soph, and all in all this location is still good for a date night.
Read moreSomething though was off from other Ain Sophs I've been to. The staff was a tad on the rude side. The food was good, but didn't quite compare to the Kyoto location, even for dishes we'd already tried like the karaage.
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flash
Points +335
Third time in this resto - Edit
The menu is bigger in evening than lunch. What make us come back is the waitress Rina who is so nice, kind, always smiling and make us happy to be there. The Japanese hamburger is great. The Hummus is tasty and delicious The summer rools too. And don't forget to try the Creme Brulee, that was very good too. In fact almost all the dishes and dessert are good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-10
Pros: The warm welcome we felt there, The food, drinks and dessert, Reasonable prices
Cons: The wall deserve a new paint or renovation
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JackLight
Points +1087
The best in Japan - Edit
After a few months I still big this up as the best food I’ve had in Japan. There’s a lot of options but the green curry and the pesto pasta were my favourites. We came back here 3 times
Read morePros: The best in Japan, Amazing deserts, So many options
SamSoutar
Jealous! Need to go back to Japan asap and try
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ptait
Points +206
Good dinner spot - Edit
Reservations are a good idea - however we walked in off the street right on opening time.
Read moreWe ordered the pasta for a main, cutlets and tofu quiche for sides, and the brownie and cheesecake for dessert.
The pasta was fresh and lite - fyi the large size is supposed to be shared. We ordered the small size and found it was more than enough food for 1 person.
The quiche was tastier compared to the pasta in my opinion, and the cutlets were served with mustard and were alright.
Dessert was good as well, the cheesecake was quite dense and rich, served with a scoop of strawberry ice cream.
The winner of the entire meal was the brownie with caramel sauce and scoop of vanilla ice-cream.
It is not the most affordable place to eat (if you're on a tight budget like us), however we appreciated the friendliness of the staff and how efficient our meals were provided.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-06
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elinerenne_
Points +515
Ideal for brunch - Edit
Good place for brunch! The pancakes and salad were delicious, would recommend! Friendly staff
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nopeimleaving
Points +77
Not our vibe - Edit
Food was mediocre at best (had pasta lunch and quiche) and the restaurant could use some plants or just decoration in general. The lighting was harsh and overall looks very improvised. Staff were very friendly though.
Read moreDon't know what the hype is about.
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ErinaLeigh
Points +152
Ok for a quick bite! - Edit
A quick bite to eat, humous and freshly toasted baguette.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-02
Pros: Good hummous
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Dinch
Points +50
Awesome. - Edit
Great meal, very healthy menu, staff is super friendly.
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