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Falafel sandwich at Ballon in Tokyo
Vegan soy milk "amazake" ice cream at Ballon in Tokyo
Vegan
Mediterranean
Fast food
Take-out
Middle Eastern

Offers a falafel sandwich with kinds of vegetables and a soft vegan ice cream. Est. 2017 a 5-minute walk from Nakameguro station. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-7:00pm, Wed 11:30am-3:00pm, Thu 11:30am-4:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-7:00pm. Last order 30 min before closing.

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347 Reviews

First Review by AiKurodaTakahashi

Avatar Chanax

Chanax

Points +11

Mostly Veg
31 Jul 2019

Very good vegan restaurant

I missed falafel so much and my coworker introduce me to this place ! So happy to eat real falafel in Tokyo😄ice cream are a must too ! I would 100% recommenced this place if your in Nakameguro area😄

Pros: Very good , Fair price , Quality of the food

Cons: None

Avatar xDOMx

xDOMx

Points +13

Vegetarian
26 Jul 2019

Great falafel, convenient location

Really good, freshly prepared falafel a stones throw from the station. Highly recommended.

Avatar SergiiSamoilenko

SergiiSamoilenko

Points +47

Vegan
23 Jul 2019

Amazing place for vegans

Falafel was amazing. Good combination of price and quality! Highly recommend to visit!

Pros: 100%vegan

Cons: Close at 18:00

Avatar ErikoKoike

ErikoKoike

Points +17

Vegetarian
21 Jul 2019

Very tasty!

This place is amazing ! I’m so happy to be neighbors! Try homemade fruit Soda too. Fresh and tasty 😋

Falafel at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar FelixTheVegan

FelixTheVegan

Points +22

Vegan
14 Jul 2019

Excellent falafels!

Very cute little vegan fast food restaurant - the falafels are just so good :)

Pros: The falafels are very good!, Lots of different vegan soft cream :D, They use reusable straws/glasses/etc

Avatar VictoriaCarri

VictoriaCarri

Points +27

Vegetarian
09 Jul 2019

Yummy!

I loved it! Definitely not a normal kebab, but delicious for sure. The prices are good for the neighborhood and quality. Would come back again and again.

Normal and coriander regular size at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar MikiKashihara

MikiKashihara

Points +36

Vegan
04 Jul 2019

Great falafel!

I had falafel sandwich which was really good. Crispy falafels, a lot of grilled veggies and flavorful sauce. I ordered regular size and was satisfied. The staffs are really kind. It was really worth coming.

Vegan ice cream at Ballon in Tokyo

Falafel sandwich at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar KoheiTabata

KoheiTabata

Points +14

Non Veg
03 Jul 2019

Tasty and large volume!!

I’ m Non-vegan Japanese, so I always vegetables and else, but this shop is excellent!!

This falafel sandwich is tasty and large volume in regular size!!

Not so far from Naka-meguro station(5-8 minutes on foot), so I strongly recommend this farafel stand!!

Pros: Tasty, Large volume, Vegan good

Falafel sandwich at Ballon in Tokyo

Vegan tomato soup at Ballon in Tokyo

Shop appearance at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar Tokyo-Joe

Tokyo-Joe

Points +11

Mostly Veg
03 Jul 2019

Worth the walk from Nakameguro Station

Fresh falafel with lots of yummy toppings — eggplant, cilantro, grilled maitake mushrooms, shredded carrots, etc.. There is not much seating space, just six stools, so it’s best to come off-peak if you want to eat inside.

Pros: Fresh, Tasty, Ecological

Cons: A bit small inside

Avatar Tr3dz7ef

Tr3dz7ef

Points +83

Vegan
02 Jul 2019

Fresh falafel

Cozy lunch option, reasonably priced . Had the falafel sandwich which was really good , would go back.

Pros: Fresh and tasty , Reasonable price , Friendly staff

Avatar Connor.piano

Connor.piano

Points +39

Mostly Veg
02 Jul 2019

Healthy

Tasty and full of fresh vegetables. Service was friendly too.

Pros: Healthy vegetables, Tasty, Beatles music was playing

Cons: None

Avatar yungboy

yungboy

Points +218

Vegan
30 Jun 2019

wow simply amazing

seriously wow! my girl n i came here on the 2 year anniversary and they had a special deal so we paid 500 for a regular falafel instead of like 700 and it was so good i kinda wNted another one but it was okay because i had the soft serve ice cream lined up. she got raspberry and i got caramel and both were delicious. falafel was jam packed with cegetables i hadnt even tried before and now my tummy is full. thanks. we came to meguro just for this place and honestly it worth it!

Pros: VEGAN ICE CREANBBB!!!!!, nice lady

Avatar ChloéBr

ChloéBr

Points +67

Vegan
28 Jun 2019

A bit disappointed

The food was ok, nothing peculiar about it but it let to me and my friend a bad taste in mouth. Maybe it was too oily or something wasn't fresh? The quantity was fine but I ate better falafels in Tokyo.

Pros: Quantity, Friendly staff

Cons: Not that tasty

The falafel bowl. at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar MakotoSasano

MakotoSasano

Points +15

Vegetarian
22 Jun 2019

the highest yammy sandwich

I've never eaten such a delicious sandwich than ever. If you visit to Tokyo in the future, should try it. I guarantee you'll be attracted.

Pros: taste, uber eats available

Cons: few chairs

Avatar EmmaUruma

EmmaUruma

Points +23

Vegan
21 Jun 2019

Delicious! 😋

Visited Ballon for my first time and had their Falafel Salad Bowl. It was topped with an array of veggies! To my surprise, the eggplant was freshly grilled and warm which made it all the better. Came with four crunchy falafels with a slightly spicy sauce. Paid ¥1101 for the regular size and a topping of coriander/cilantro. The place is located near my yoga studio so I am definitely come back for more!

Updated from previous review on 2019-06-21

Pros: Tastes great, Fair pricing, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Only counter seats

Regular Size Falafel Salad Bowl at Ballon in Tokyo

Regular Size Falafel Salad Bowl at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar itravelforveganfood

itravelforveganfood

Points +1824

Vegan
19 Jun 2019

Best Falafel Sandwich 😍

Read the Vegan Tokyo Guide on https://itravelforveganfood.com/vegan-tokyo-guide/

I am not a big fan of falafel. But this? This makes me want to go back for more.

Ballon is a small vegan cafe in Naka-Meguro, two stations away from Shibuya. A short 5 minute walk will take you to this Paris-inspired cafe.

Inside the falafel sandwich, you’ll find these perfectly seasoned, crunchy falafels. Other ingredients include eggplant, mushroom, carrot, purple cabbage, hummus, vegan cream sauce, salsa and salad. Wholesome, hearty and healthy. It’s a party in your mouth.

Their menu is not big: only two versions of the falafel sandwich (one with coriander and one without), a salad bowl, drinks, daily soup, and soft serve ice cream.

The vegan soft serve is ok. Not the best texture cause it is a bit icy. If you are in the area and isn’t full after the falafel sandwich, go to Premarche Gelateria to get a vegan ice cream. Or you can be like me: try the ice cream in both shops because you can never have too much vegan ice cream.

Overall very impressed with their falafel sandwich. Definitely give it a visit if you are in Tokyo.

Updated from previous review on 2019-06-19

Pros: Freakin delicious falafel sandwich, Friendly staff, All vegan

Cons: Shop is small

Regular falafel sandwich with seasonal beetroot pita bread (in March 2019) at Ballon in Tokyo

Vegan soft serve at Ballon in Tokyo

Regular falafel sandwich at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar SamiG

SamiG

Points +16

Vegan
12 Jun 2019

Amazing pita place!

Really small and comfy pita place. High quality ingredients and the price (not that high) is really worth the taste. Amazing and polite customer service.
Some portion sizes might be small to some who are used to eating alot. I would love to eat here again!

Pros: Taste is great, Price is reasonable, Really pretty

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Eetu-AnttiHartikaine

Points +13

Mostly Veg
12 Jun 2019

Best vegan place in Tokyo in my one-year span here

The interior of the place was really cute and cozy, with very friendly and helpful customer service. The taste of the food itself was beyond anything I have tasted in any other vegan establishment in Japan so far. Really recommend coming for the lunch set between 12-15, since got my meal at a quite reasonable price as well.

Pros: Delicious taste, Affordable price, Cute interior

Cons: Small establishment, Rather few choices in the menu

Regular lunch set! at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar milaamski

milaamski

Points +21

Vegetarian
04 Jun 2019

great falafel place

small local place with high quality falafel ingredients.

Avatar OscarOjOrso

OscarOjOrso

Points +13

Mostly Veg
02 Jun 2019

Delicious!

What a cute and cozy place! The falafel is delicious and the pitas are great! Great value for what you get. We are definitely coming back.

Pros: All vegan!

Avatar milhouse10000

milhouse10000

Points +6

Non Veg
27 May 2019

Best vegan food in Nakameguro

A great option if you are experiencing veggie deficit. The falafel are delicious, with a pita bread on the light-and-fluffy side, and an unusual collection of toppings including maitake mushroom. The large size is just about right for me — not cheap at 1180 yen but pretty reasonable for Tokyo.

Pros: friendly service, great food

Cons: small but there's a park across the street

Avatar JuliusFuentes

JuliusFuentes

Points +296

Vegan
14 May 2019

Beautiful falafel

Simple cozy shop on a street not too far from Naka-meguro. We got the coriander falafel wrap. The toppings you get on top of four crunchy falafels are carrot and purple cabbage râpé in a vinnagraite marinade, grilled Maitake mushrooms, fried eggplant, mash potatoes, topped with harissa sauce. All the flavors blend beautifully.

The shop itself only seats 6 people, so I recommend taking a stroll around Naka-meguro.

Pros: Beautiful condiments, organic veggies

Cons: Cozy place, limited seating

Extra coriander at Ballon in Tokyo

Beautiful toppings with spicy harissa! at Ballon in Tokyo

Cute little place, only 6 seats inside at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar NatsukiFukunaga

NatsukiFukunaga

Points +8

Non Veg
09 May 2019

ごちそうさまでした🙈💓

Food I had here is really great! I tried "ファラフェル サンド" and Banna Berry mix juice. both are good. I want to come this
place with my boyfriend again☺︎

Avatar samungo

samungo

Points +8

Non Veg
09 May 2019

Best falafel in Nakameguro

Very clean shop with a nice interior design. The lunch offer is good value for money, you get a soup and a drink for almost no extra cost. The falafel was really fresh and tasty and contains lots of fresh vegetables, not just cabbage and jalapeño like some kebab shops do. Extra bonus is that they have a monthly special pita bread choice (this month was turmeric and cumin). You can also add pak chi. They also have a large selection of vegan soft ice cream which looks appetizing (although I didn’t order ice cream this time)

Pros: Fresh vegetables , Good lunch offer, Great falafel

Avatar rhi91

rhi91

Points +127

Vegan
05 May 2019

Yumm!!

Delicious falafel, I had the salad bowl and my partner had the falafel ‘sand’ with coriander and went back for a second. Seriously so delish! Possibly the best thing we have eaten in Japan. Recommend getting extra falafel because it’s so amazing.

Bowl and sand both with coriander at Ballon in Tokyo

Avatar Jinji

Jinji

Points +13

Non Veg
05 May 2019

Great falafel!

Delicious food, friendly staff, and good price! A very nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend to anyone coming to the area 🙆🏼‍♀️

Updated from previous review on 2019-05-05

Pros: Good price, Tasty!, They have vegan ice cream!

Cons: Small seating area

Avatar lolafigols

lolafigols

Points +15

Mostly Veg
05 May 2019

Best falafel in Japan so far!

This is the second time I have had falafel in Japan, and it was as good or even better than the one I used to eat when I lived in Berlin (which was amazing!)
Before visiting the store I had also been traveling through Taiwan for a week, where I didn’t exactly have a healthy meat-free diet. So it felt great to get some veggies in! I got the salad bowl and it was delicious😄

Pros: The falafel is great, Good value for the money (within Tokyo standards), Friendly staff

Cons: Small shop, won’t accomodate big groups

Falafel salad bowl with the tomato soup set at Ballon in Tokyo

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