Its first restaurant est. 2010 is located in Ginza near Higashi Ginza station. Re-opened 2016 after refurbishment, the ground floor now houses a vegan patisserie and Truberry cafe serving cold-pressed juices and smoothies. The second to fourth floor is the restaurant where fine, plant-based Japanese fusion lunches are served 11:30-3pm (last order 2:30pm), then tea time 2:30-5pm (dessert only), then dinner from 6pm. With reservation sushi will be available. Open Mon 11:30am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm.
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217 Reviews
First Review by jacqui2
bettafrg
Points +2566
Fancy delicious Japanese food - Edit
Ain Soph Ginza is the only restaurant in the Ain Soph group specialized in Japanese food. Close to Kabukiza and Higashi Ginza station, this restaurant is cozy and charming. It’s pretty expensive, but definitely worth it (especially the dinner menu).
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itsrinokt_
Points +4475
Delicious but pricy - Edit
Went there for lunch with my coworkers. Had a 3,470yen bento. Very fulfilling and enjoyable. The restaurant is located in Ginza station, so maybe that reflects the food price.
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jess988
Points +163
Good but expensive - Edit
The food was really good, as I’ve come to expect at Ain Soph. But I couldn’t help but feel a bit overcharged, as it’s so much more expensive than the other locations yet the food is exactly the same! And served in smaller portions! To be fair, we went in the evening so had to order a set. We got the 4 course ‘everything’ set and it cost over double what we have paid at other locations (shinjuku and Kyoto). And we normally order everything at the other locations (mains, sides, desserts, drinks). It just doesn’t add up haha. The service is excellent, as it is at the other locations. I just expected a little bit more for the price difference.
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DonRainbow
Points +642
The best fo the best - Edit
Amazing Japanese food, I was blown away
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-22
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ValerieSherpa
Points +38
Frustrating - Edit
I recently made a reservation at this restaurant for a special occasion, but my experience was incredibly disappointing. To my surprise, the restaurant canceled my reservation at the last minute, leaving me without any alternative plans.
Read moreThe lack of communication and consideration from the staff was extremely frustrating, especially since I had gone out of my way to make this reservation well in advance. It's incredibly unprofessional to cancel a reservation without any notice or explanation, and it shows a complete lack of respect for their customers' time and effort.
As a result of this experience, I would strongly caution anyone considering dining at this restaurant to think twice. The level of customer service and professionalism exhibited by this establishment is subpar, and there are far better dining options available that will treat their customers with the respect they deserve.
Canceling a reservation at the last minute is unacceptable, and I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a reliable and enjoyable dining experience.
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Smi
Points +518
Overpriced even for Ginza - Edit
The food was good but quite expensive. We had a salad, a soup, a plate with sushi and a dessert. Everything was okay to good (the dessert was great) but not mind blowing (which I kinda expected for the price and description)
Read morePros: Vegan stuff, Exclusive setting
Cons: Expensive , Small amount
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UltimateCyberVegan
Points +79
Racist towards black people - Edit
The young lady on the Wednesday 6 pm shift was giving me such a bad attitude for no apparent reason. She was looking at me like she wanted me to die. There were 2 other customers both of which were white (2 white ladies). She treated them with such kindness and with all smiles; however, she was treating me, a black man, with such contempt. I kept wondering over and over in my head what I could have possibly done to her to get that reaction from her. I really like the pastries there, but I never want to go back there due to the treatment that I received.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-12
Pros: Good pastries
Cons: Mistreatment to black people
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SuSui
Points +150
服務人員態度非常糟糕 - Edit
睽違了三年再來前來此店，體驗非常的不好，令人非常地失望。
Read more興高采烈地前往現場，詢問後發現當日已無法入座（全數被預訂一空），非常可惜。
所以之後要前往銀座店者，請務必善用該店的網頁做預定，避免跟我一樣撲空了。
後來改買現場的甜點及餅乾，一直使用英文詢問也得不到回應（一臉你說啥我聽不懂🙃），銀座店的服務人員都不會說英文嗎？真的很意外，更何況現場客服態度還一副很跩、表情也是如此，讓人非常的不舒服。
而當我們用手指著要購買的甜點項目時，一直表示不知道我們在指什麼，後來乾脆走到前方做確認，如果是認真的店員，應該知道商品擺放的位置、何必多此一舉呢？真的很失望。
Pros: Vegan, 甜點非常美味
Cons: 服務人員態度非常惡劣, 無法用英文溝通（只願意用日文跟你對話）
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Evrinomi
Points +656
Nice experience - Edit
The food was good but not really special (considering the price). It was still a nice experience going to a fancy restaurant with a fully vegan menu
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LHG82AD
Points +39
Great food. Excellent for vegans and all. Staff speaks limited English. - Edit
The food served was exceptionally good
Read morePros: Many great vegan foods , Great food. I love the pancakes. Coffee is fair
Cons: Tasty food, Expensive
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Rob-o-bot
Points +316
Amazing - Edit
I lost my old account but was so impressed I had to re-review, I went over 3 years ago and I am still thinking about it. One of the best meals I’ve ever had no joke. The pancakes are amazing.
Read morePros: Pancakes
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hotmilk993
Points +452
Crazy good - Edit
Actually blown away by the pancakes and quiche, they were so rich and dare I say eggy/buttery (almost couldn’t finish it, similar experience as when I first tried Beyond Burger - have not had flavors like this since becoming vegan). The pancakes were like a cross between a buttermilk biscuit and a fluffy Japanese pancake.
Read moreThe menu looked extensive and had much more than just brunch, they also have healthy options even though I went straight for the fat stuff. I will absolutely go back and try *not* to just order the same thing again
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Sasdowntown
Points +221
One of my favourites - Edit
The bento was incredible, wish I could visit more often
Read morePros: Bento
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muncster
Points +422
Excellent find in Ginza - Edit
Even though we were a little passed lunch’s service they were very welcoming and supplied us with an excellent lunch including a wonderful dessert
Read morePros: All vegan, Wonderful desserts
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vegface
Points +69
Nice vegan chain - Edit
Came here for lunch. Had a heard a lot of hype so was excited to try. Plenty of vegan options with gluten free available too
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nutritious whole foods
Cons: Would like more flavour
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小川恵
Points +81
Not cheap but worth it - Edit
It’s a bit (maybe more than a bit, depending on your pockets) expensive, but that is expected, Ginza is not a cheap place too eat/shop.
Read moreOn the other side I thought it is very worth the taste of the food, the portions could be a little larger.
I had this delicious maccha cheese cake and it was really thick and tasty. 😋
Also, it is almost impossible to go there for a meal without a reservation, while during the teatime there is almost no one but they don’t serve but sweets and drinks.
Pros: Many menu items , Super good, Nice view from the upper floors
Cons: Expensive , Reservation needed
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noopurgupta44
Points +372
Vegan Paradise, get ready to feel heavenly - Edit
Mind blowing taste. Not even a single thing which is not tasty.
Read morePros: Very tasty, Very friendly staff, Food presentation is too good
Cons: Very expensive , You have to order a meal set mandatorily, Full fledged meals only
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veggiexplorer
Points +5078
cozy cafe with yummy exquisite foodie - Edit
[Tokyo, Vegan] Located in Tokyo, Ginza area (where there are shopping malls, watch shop and other branded shops), @ainsoph_jp serve vegan foodie and desserts! This cafe seatings area is small and clean, staff are friendly and foodie were delicious. They also serve vegan alcoholic drinks too.
Read moreWe have ordered 3 iced Americano , 2 shroom sauced-rice (i think so) and a bento set. All cost 8,160 yen. Around 82 SGD. Non-veg colleagues find the foodie not bad too and were impressed by the “soy meat” in the bento set. I likey the veges, tomato based soup and green curry in bento set. So savoury. The “egg” roll lookalike tasted like real egg too. Defo recommend you to try if you are in Tokyo.
I also bought a mini jar of Vegan Tiramisu to go (7.40sgd, 740 yen) it was so goooood.
#veggiexplorerinjapan
Pros: Vegan cafe, Exquisite foodie, Fresh foodie
Cons: Small cafe (limited seatings)
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MelGoodnight
Points +34
Delicious but pricey - Edit
I had the bento because it was the most talked about item. It was delicious, but too expensive to want more than once, honestly. Also had a highball but it was very strong, must have been just a splash of soda water 😅 I would come back, but I’d try something else.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Cool atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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Pierre-MathisPremat
Points +122
Great food - Edit
The Mac n cheese was so good I had a great time there
Read morePros: The Mac n cheese
Cons: A bit expensive
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GrayHorwitz
Points +1998
Bland and very overpriced, extremely disappointing - Edit
I finally went here after going to all their other tokyo locations and their kyoto location and was extremely let down compared to all their other places.
Read moreThe cheapest courses were about 5000yen per person, and were so disappointing! I think they've changed since becoming popular; I can't think of any other way they have so many 5 star ratings.
Nothing was special, from the presentation to the taste to the portions to the atmosphere. Nothing tasted bad, but for the price paid, a lot more should be delivered. And the drink choices included in course menu were limited to tea and coffee.
Bakery only review: unique but pricy and limited. I got some great biscotti from the bakery. Very nice. They have a lot of other food that is gluten free and vegan. Has some nicely packaged pastries that make good gifts. I give the bakery itself 3 stars, mainly the price bringing it down.
Updated from previous review on 2019-12-07
Updated from previous review on 2021-06-26
Pros: all vegan
Cons: food is not special when paying a lot, super expensive, crowded concrete featureless dining room
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Minoria
Points +441
Best Pancakes! - Edit
5 stars for their pancakes!
Read moreIf you visit Ain Soph, their pancakes are must try.
Pros: Pancakes
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olivia_the_strange
Points +96
A way to expensive and not really special. - Edit
It was a way too expensive and not really something special.
Read moreAll the good recommendations are paid, because you get a dessert for free when you give them a good recommendation.
They said it’s fully booked and we have to wait but there where just 2 persons and the rest was free.
We had to wait 30 min and then they gave us a table Which was free the whole time ( like the other 3 tables).
charlotteinjapan
I found this about the table / reserve system too! We had to book a week in advance but then when we got there, most of the tables were empty. Weird.
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Mandarinka
Points +81
Great & Tasty - Edit
The BENTO was amazing, the best food I had since a while! The spinache soup is a bit like indian palak, very good! Not cheap, very nice upscale atmosphere.
Read morePros: Tasty, Upscale, Quite
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Yukismaster
Points +134
Great little spot - Edit
This place is tiny! Make a booking if you want to go here because there's such limited seating. The food is really fresh. Not too many options.
Read morePros: Fresh
Cons: Small portions
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drlj
Points +628
Fancy and friendly - Edit
Ain Soph Ginza is vegan fine dining. Every dish is full of flavour and texture, and beautifully presented. It is very popular so book a table in advance or you’re likely to be disappointed. We had the set meal which was excellent. The fondue looked fabulous too. For dessert the pancakes are recommended! We got a tiramisu to go because why not!? Yum.
Read morePros: Fancy but not pretentious , Friendly , Everything vegan
Cons: Limited space and hours - book
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·X·
Points +21257
Ain Soph - Edit
I went to Ain Soph Ginza with some with my coworkers and found that this location is more fancy/formal than other Ain Soph locations, which was just fine, but something nice to know in advance. I'd highly recommend you make a booking to ensure you get a table. If I recall correctly, we were only given the option of a set menu only, which came with a nice salad (with watermelon radish, tomatoes, and cauliflower), a delicious creamy soup, and a bento box of 9 items (some items included fried fake chicken, mushrooms, a tofu cake, a cabbage salad, pickled celery, etc.). Dessert included a delicious cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry compote. Overall, the food was nicely presented. I preferred the soup and salad, with the bento box being my least favorite of them all. It's a nice place to go if you love bento boxes or are interested in trying them.
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