Serves meat, vegan options available. Udon and ramen bar operating multiple outlets. Menu shows one vegan-labeled noodle dish. Order at the machine by inserting money then select; the machine will give you a ticket which you exchange when seated at the bar. Note: Oct 2021 reported limited vegan options - please send updates. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm. Hours may vary; call ahead.
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1F, 3 Chome-6 3-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, 151-0051
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26 Reviews
First Review by schonstal
Craig N
Points +90
Tasty broth that wasn't just Salty - Edit
Refer to my review of this chain restaurant at Ropongi.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-29
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ceszilla
Points +1781
Light, flavorful, vegetable packed ramen - Edit
Love the vegan rainbow ramen. It's light yet flavorful. And has tons of vegetables that are grilled for depth of flavor. I wanted Yuzu flavor in it -- I'll try adding that next time. Also do not miss the Yuzu beer.
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Natbar
Points +1045
Glad to have a vegan choice - Edit
The soup is really good and I was glad to have a vegan choice but I would have loved to have some more choices of add-ons or some kind of protein.
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Melissa_91
Points +23
Delicous - Edit
I ate a delicious vegan ramen named "Rainbow Vegan Ramen" composed of 100% vegetable-based broth, fresh seasonal vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers,..) and wheat noodles blended with lotus root (no egg). The broth was very light but tasty.
Read moreYou have to wait quite a long outside the shop but the ramen is worth the wait.
Perfect place for a quick lunch or dinner, not for spending a lot of time.
Pros: taste, cashless
Cons: wait, for a quick lunch/dinner
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Prady
Points +259
Okay ramen - Edit
Not great, not terrible. Just like T's tantan, it's pretty mid. Wayyyyy better options are available in harajuku, go there instead
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AndreaFerreira
Points +42
Menu change means no more vegan option - Edit
They have removed the vegan option from their menu! So they now have no vegetarian nor vegan options.
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Yukismaster
Points +134
Decent vegan ramen - Edit
I really liked the vegan ramen here. The noodles were really good. I liked that it had some fresh cauliflower. Tasty bowl!
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rae_rae
Points +129
Literally water - Edit
Worst vegan ramen I’ve had. This tasted like water, a bowl of water with hard/raw veggies inside. Super disappointing.
Read moreCons: Price , No flavour at all , Only 1 vegan option
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Points +21596
Afuri - Shibuya - Edit
I fully agree with another reviewer below, the ramen actually tastes more like Italian soup, specifically, minestrone. It definitely doesn't seem too authentic but might be easier for someone new to ramen to swallow since authentic ramen is much different (but drastically more delicious) than 10 cent Top Ramen! :)
Read moreEither way... Here is my review: The vegan ramen looked beautiful and I was excited to dig my chopsticks into it. However, the broth needed some help (it was bland) and made the whole soup boring. The noodles were also super thin and were slightly overcooked. That said, this was not enjoyable and I did not bother eating more than half of my ramen/broth (and I *always* finish the broth). Hopefully this was fluke...but I don't think it was...I might consider trying another one of their sister locations next time to see if there's an improvement elsewhere.
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keisyo
Points +16
Tasted like Italien noodles? - Edit
I was super excited to go here as it was a really hyped up place.
Read moreWe were pretty upset though with the vegan option. It sounded great on the vending machine (cool system btw) but the ramen turned out to be super bland and kind of tasted like pasta aglio y olio. So kind of tasted like an Italien noodle dish. Overwhelming amounts of garlic but nothing else. Also no tofu and just plain veggies like carrots, tomato and beetroot so really underwhelming tbh.
Probably wouldn’t go here again as there are too many other great ramen places that offer vegan options!
Pros: Vending machine is fun
Cons: Bland, Doesn’t taste like ramen , Only 1 vegan option
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That's actually a very good way to put it. Their ramen did taste like an Italian soup, not Japanese ramen!
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klgehrke
Points +19
First time eating vegan ramen in Japan - Edit
I'd never seen vegan ramen on offer while I've been travelling in small towns in Japan, so it was exciting to see this on the menu. The umami flavour wasn't strong, and I was a little surprised that carrot was in the mix. But the broth and noodles itself was quite yummy. I'd say the flavour was more fresh than warming, perhaps because the umami wasn't strong. It was a very pretty bowl with its rainbow vegetables!
Read morePros: Staff speak English
Cons: Busy, although the line was quick
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lisaniven
Points +70
Delicious vegan ramen - Edit
Some of the best vegan ramen I have had.
Read morePros: Full of vegetables, Very flavorful , Huge bowl
Cons: Only one option
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yungboy
Points +218
yea honestly not that great - Edit
didnt really leave me as satisfied as i was hoping i’d be left after all the hype this places has. had the only vegan option they serve, carrots were hard and it just was not fun to eat. i would not recommend.
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umu
Points +126
Super bland :/ - Edit
We stood in line for a while waiting to get a seat, and the wait definitely wasn't worth it. The one vegan ramen was super bland and overpriced. I think it's probably the worst ramen I've ever had in my life.
Read morePros: Helpful staff, convenient location
Cons: Expensive, terrible vegan options
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relishvegan
Points +205
Not amazing - Edit
This was the first ramen we had whilst in Japan and have had many many more since that have been a lot better. It's a little bland and flavourless (maybe we went on a bad day?) with very few vegetables in. Positives are that it is a cool atmosphere with a vending machine to order where it's clearly labelled. Probably wouldn't recommend as i think there are much better places but handy if you're central and starving.
Read morePros: Easy to order
Cons: A little bland
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BroT27
Points +150
Rainbow ramen - Edit
Good vegan rainbow ramen with a very tasty broth. The machine for ordering is only Japanese. Ask for help or try this: First insert your money, then press the button for your dish and select the number of dishes you whish on buttons below the screen.
Read morePros: Good vegan ramen, Friendly staff
Cons: Japanese vending machine
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nolley.nolley
Points +144
Vegan ramen with colorful veggies - Edit
It’s so easy to get there from Shinjuku station and they have one option of vegan ramen.
Read morePros: Vegetable are fresh and colorful , Staff are so friendly , They serve quickly
Cons: Crowded so we have to wait for a while
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rosanna-kate
Points +58
Tasty and fun - Edit
Easy to spot the vegan option on the ordering vending machine! Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and came quickly.
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SabrinaNizeti
Points +180
Delicious ramen - Edit
You order the ramen from a machine. The vegan one is clearly marked. Fast and very friendly service. Great ramen that I really enjoyed with tasty veg.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan ramen
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jennocide
Points +147
Kind of flavorless - Edit
Service was quick, veggies were fresh, but lacked flavor
Read moreCons: Only one vegan option
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konradson
Points +451
vegan ramen - Edit
it‘s easy to order (machine) and you can find Afuri all over the city, but the vegan ramen are not my favourite. the „soup“ tastes more like plain water.
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UrVeggieMate
Points +1028
Quick, light ramen - Edit
NOTE: I went to the branch in Shinjuku station, NOT the Shibuya branch.
Read moreOrdered: Vegan ramen. There’s only one option on the menu. Does have the option to change to rice noodles but you have to pay extra for this.
You order from a vending machine. The vegan option is marked quite clearly in English so there’s no chance of accidentally ordering the wrong item.
This ramen is pricier than most other vegan ramens available in Tokyo (Afuri charges 1350 yen for theirs while Kyushu Jangara’s and T’s Tantan’s are 1000 yen or less. I didn’t pay a visit to Soranoiro but after some consulting of the internet, believe that their vegan options are priced around the 1100 yen mark).
It IS the only vegan option inside Shinjuku station though, (this is to my knowledge... please correct me if I am wrong here) and has the drawcard of having a carrot-based stock. This means that the ramen is lighter than a vegan ramen with a shiitake/kombu/soy milk based stock, but just as filling. Also, quite a number of seasonal veggies came with Afuri's ramen. Of all the ramens I had in Tokyo, Afuri’s had the most variety of veggie toppings by far. The ramen itself is rather tasty. The carrot flavour of the stock is quite evident and makes for a nice sweetness in the stock.
This place was BUSY. Shinjuku station is BUSY. If you want a seat here, best to come outside of the lunch rush hours! Having said that, I came here during the lunch rush hour and seats are available pretty quickly. The kitchen is very quick at getting meals out and no doubt the vending machine ordering system helps with that.
In summary, if you are in the Shinjuku area and need a quick tasty fix, then Afuri is a solid choice. However if you are travelling on a budget or are just on the hunt for the greatest vegan ramen in Tokyo, then there are other (read: probably better) options.
Pros: Lots of veggies! , Light but filling
Cons: Only one option , Need to pay extra to change to rice-noodles , Pricey compared to other veg ramens
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edwardbc
Points +1021
Quick and easy ramen - Edit
Quick option to get a ramen (they're also in Shinjuku station among other places). The vegan label is clearly labeled in the machine.
Read moreOn the other side, as happy as one can be on chain adding vegan options this ramen fails to be as tasty as other vegan ramens in the city. So for me, this is an option in case I want a quick ramen and don't have the time to commute to a vegan ramen place.
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MelissaW
Points +960
Great ramen right next to Harajuku station - Edit
Cute ramen place, bar style setting where you order from a vending machine style set up. There is only one choice but it was very good and great to get in some veggies which are very lacking in a lot of the food here.
Read morePros: right near harajuku station , easy and quick , delicious ramen
Cons: very busy, wait in the cold (also pro because it’s
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VegDre85
Points +138
easy to order, tasty ramen - Edit
The ordering-machine has a picture with "vegan ramen" written in english. One choice, but delicious ramen in a bar sitting type of setting. Highly recommended
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schonstal
Points +274
good vegan ramen in harajuku - Edit
Only one vegan option on the menu, but it's quite good! A nice option if you're in harajuku.
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