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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Nakameguro, 3 Chome-2, Komazawa Dori, Tokyo, Japan, 153-0061
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Last update on 16 Oct 2024 by sasham
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Added by Ballon on 04 Aug 2017
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347 Reviews
First Review by AiKurodaTakahashi
xxjeep
Points +11
Hidden gem in Nakameguro - Edit
One of the best vegan shops in Tokyo. Good atmosphere, well-made fresh food, and refreshing drinks.
Read morePros: Casual seating available outside.
Cons: Small seating area inside.
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pedrotancini
Points +63
Worth the trip to Meguro - Edit
Best falafel sandwich I have ever had.
Read morePros: Delicious, nutricious, friendly staff, all vegan, lots of homemade food, nice place
Cons: None
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lifeinparadise
Points +8
Rainy Day Holiday Falafel - Edit
Had a craving for Falafel at 3pm and went to 4 places before finally stumbling on Ballon and we are happy with did! Fresh ingredients, warm soup and vegan ice cream! Hit the spot thank you for being open today, will come back again soon!
Read morePros: Good vibes, Smells good , Happy Staff
Cons: A little on the pricey side, Maybe not best first date spot (hard to eat) , Metal Bar Stools
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lildumpling
Points +355
Quick, healthy & yum - Edit
I got the falafel salad bowl which was really yummy and healthy! It’s nice to get some veggies in you while you’re travelling. The staff were friendly and they had an offer for free soft serve if you leave a review on Happy Cow 😊
Read morePros: Very close from train station , Healthy and all vegan!, English menu & English speaking staff
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plantifulq
Points +16
delicious and healthy - Edit
the falafel sandwich was delicious and full of veggies! decently priced with great service, would recommend if you like falafel 👍🏻
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PenkoMinev
Points +15
Fantastic food - Edit
We are coming here regularly for their falafel. It is really good, juicy and rich in aroma.
Read moreAlso their vegan soft cream is remarkable. I recommend you to try with brown sugar syrup & soybean flour.
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veganicnomad
Points +39
Pleasantly surprised - Edit
I wasn’t expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised by the food here. The options are basic (only 2 types of sandwiches and 3 sizes) but the flavors were a slightly different take on a classic, and I actually prefer this to most “traditional” falafel I’ve had. I subtracted one star because the ice cream could have been a lot better. It was pretty icy. My hypothesis is that they didn’t use enough, or any fat, probably soy-based. A little coconut cream would go a long way towards improving the flavor and texture. Overall a good experience.
Read morePros: Good food, Unique take on a classic, Decent price
Cons: Ice cream needs work, Location is a bit out of the way
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Pinkymoemox
Points +68
So tasty! - Edit
We stumbled across this place when visiting nakameguro. The bowl and the falafel wrap were both fantastic! They also have a small seating area. The staff was super friendly too. They don't use ajinomoto.
Read morePros: Tasty, all vegan
Cons: -
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livetowin
Points +13
My sweet falafel - Edit
Very nice place easily accessible from Naka-meguro station. They provide large size Falafel with excellent tomato soup as harrissa-based spice toppings ! The place is quite small but it is filled with warm atmosphere and nice jukebox.
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Lisa&Erik
Points +65
Nice lunch spot - Edit
Nice little lunch spot in nakameguro. Offers falafel and salad, as well as drinks and vegan soft ice cream with various toppings. Only a few seats, not able to fit groups. Offers everything to-go too. When eating in real cups and plates are used, not disposable ones.
Read moreLunch menu with a regular-size falafel, a small tomato soup and a small soy latte for 1400 yen (including taxes).
Pros: Vegan only, Nice falafel (homemade), Nice Interieur
Cons: A bit pricey
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Coralin
Points +576
Best falafel ever! - Edit
We wanted some comfort food in Tokyo and here we found the best falafel we ever had. Absolutely delicious! We ate chocolate and mango icecream as well, very good.
Read moreFriendly staff, easy to find, English menu. Reasonable price.
Updated from previous review on 2019-04-22
Pros: Best falafel ever, Good icecream, Friendly staff
Cons: Cash only
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MattDeBlieux
Points +18
Balloon Tokyo - Edit
AMAZING! Cute little spot with yummy falafel.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Ice Cream
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toddspitz
Points +21
Delicious, fully-vegan falafel - Edit
Tiny place (6 counter seats) but well-worth a visit for their delicious falafels. Reasonably priced with a good lunch set (soup drink). Great for take out as well.
Read moreThe soft-serve was decent, but a little icy for my taste. Made from soy and amazake. The wide selection of toppings, however, was a plus.
Pros: Fully vegan, metal straws, many toppings available for the soft-serve
Cons: Limited seating (6 seats), small menu, soft-serve is a little icy (vs smooth)
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watercracker
Points +20
Falafel and dessert heaven! - Edit
This restaurant really is a treat! My sister and I went here as a stop on our walk home, and the staff was so lovely and accommodating to our 'so-so' Japanese! The food itself is delightful and we can't wait to come back! The pistachio vegan soft-serve is our recommendation. 🌿
Read morePros: Vegan food, fresh!
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JulietPowell
Points +16
amazing!! - Edit
such a great little falafel spot! really freshly made food. relaxed vibe with a really friendly staff.
Read morePros: excellent food, friendly, nice vibe
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east&up
Points +17
Vegan and eco friendly! - Edit
Great little vegan place with really good falafel. Resonantly priced. It’s a small space but it’s worth the wait, you can also take away if you don’t want to. Bonus, they give you metal straws, in Japan that’s a big deal!
Read morePros: Great falafel, English menu, Eco Friendly
Cons: Small space with limited seating
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jyc146
Points +8
A great introduction to vegan food in Japan! - Edit
I had the falafel sandwich and soup set. The sandwich was colourful and had just the right amount of spiciness (I don’t have a high tolerance for spicy food haha). The soup was tasty too. I’m not vegetarian/vegan but I would like to try more vegetarian/vegan food and drinks in future. I will recommend this place to both vegetarians/vegans and non-vegetarians/vegans!
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meitea
Points +17
Great food great staff - Edit
I ordered a Soup set and I chose beats bands which is limited one.
Read moreFarafel is not too spicy and it’s my taste. Also staffs are friendly. Maybe I will come again.
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MelodyRolnick
Points +50
yummy ice cream!!! - Edit
I came here for the 🍦 but wish I didn’t eat before so I could have tried the falafel.
Read moreLoved the caramel syrup!!!!!!!
Pros: good price , WiFi and chargers
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Shunichi661
Points +18
Had Falafel Sand - Edit
Had a Falafel Sand with extra falafel. It was tasty and completely vegan menu. There are only 5 or 6 seats in the shop so I would recommend “to go”.
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PedroWelker
Points +24
Good falafel - Edit
Set lunch menu a good deal, comes with a falafel sandwich, soup and tea. A nice warm lunch on a rainy day. Fun interior, but only a handful of seats.
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KirstenGoss
Points +26
Hip vegan oasis in Tokyo - Edit
Too magic to find this gem with such delicious falafel, great interior and friendly staff. Ice-cream best on the planet. We will be back for sure. Thank you! Love from Cape Town visitors to Japan [censored]
Read morePros: Vibe, Style, Taste
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Meiyin
Points +6
Good veggie wrap - Edit
Good price and good taste! What's not to like! :)
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NickKabiotis
Points +8
Fresh and tasty - Edit
I was recommended Ballon by a friend. The falafel was very tasty and not too dry. The vegetables were fresh and colourful, and the mashed potatowas a very interesting but welcome addition to the sandwich. Although it’s a bit pricy, I would recommend adding an extra falafel if you have a bigger appetite.
Read morePros: Light, Tasty, Fresh
Cons: Size could be bigger
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marvin.bzq
Points +29
Delicious Falafel in Tokyo - Edit
I was looking for a vegetarian restaurant near Meguro river. Ballon's staff is very friendly (even with non-japanese speaker), place is small but nicely decorated.
Read moreI took the Regular Falalel which is very fresh and full of taste. The pita bread is soft.
I just wish there was a large option !!
Price is correct.
I recommend
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Isla
Points +19
Delicious - Edit
Carefully hand crafted falafel pita, good place for a small snack or something to fill you up
Read moreGood stop if you're visiting naka meguro river
Pros: Lots of vegan options
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Sumkin
Points +13
Falafel salad bowl - Edit
Fresh and delicious, just what I was looking for. Falafel was tasty!
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