Welcoming independent izakaya with an at-home atmosphere and a bright & clean wood-paneled interior that exudes warmth. Serves moreish vegan renditions of izakaya classics, from gyoza to karaage, plus fresh dishes made with seasonal veggies, like salads and roasted asparagus. Beverages include a well-curated selection of sake, plus izakaya standards like shochu and Asahi beer. The house drink specialties are their range of simple cocktails and soft drinks (ginger ale, etc.) mixed using house-made fruit syrups. 3-minute walk from Omori Station. Open Mon-Fri 5:30pm-11:00pm, Sat 5:00pm-10:30pm. Closed Sun.
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Last update on 31 Jul 2024 by sasham
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Added by notcoolinthecoolway on 08 Jun 2022
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15 Reviews
First Review by ErikaMinemura
Matoner
Points +133
Fabulous! - Edit
Hard to tell form the front what the restaurant was, but what an amazing gem to visit. The host, Kohee was the coolest and explained that it was vegan restaurant and if that was ok…of course it is! The food was delicious and everything was hand made from the dressing to the Worcestershire sauce and t
Read moreIt was smackin’! The manners to bottle the Worcestershire sauce and sell it. It was unreal. The food followed suit. He served a pearade that had alcohol as well with a non-alcohol version. both were incredible. The food was specialty and Chimaki, the owner/chef is a delight. I’m so glad we visited and will definitely retain any time we visit Japan. Don’t miss this place if you’re in Japan. It’s worth any mile you have to travel to eat .. I miss it already. ❤️❤️❤️
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-17
Pros: The food is Devine! , Chimaki and Kohee are the coolest!!, Small and fun environment!!
Cons: None, None, None
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Nat@lia
Points +15
Good vibes place - Edit
I was pleased to find vegetarian place close to where I was staying. I came alone and was very well taken care of. Had some nice conversation and the food was great, bonus for earl grey on the menu. I would highly reccomend. Check the Photo of the front it will be helpful.
Read morePolecam i pozdrawiam Chimaki z Polski.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-28
Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Hospitality
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FriendsNotFood86
Points +45
Authentic Tokyo but vegan! - Edit
Most vegetarians and vegans will know that Japan can be a very challenging place to find good places to eat - especially if you want to try out local dishes in authentic surroundings.
Read moreChimaki ticks all of the boxes. It’s a wonderful Izakaya not too far from the centre of Tokyo, located in a charming street that gives you the feel of being in “real” Tokyo. It offers an excellent range of authentic-style Japanese food from the extensive men, home-made fruit drinks (with or without alcohol) plus the usual wines and beers, as well as a range of sakes.
The owner was very warm and welcoming, and made every effort to speak to us in English. We left the restaurant extremely satisfied after having ordered seven dishes (two appetisers, three mains, a rice dish and a noodle dish) - for a very reasonable price of around 9,000¥ (about £45) including drinks, water, and cover charge/amuse bouche. To be perfectly honest this was probably a bit too much for two people but it was worth it just to get the chance to try it all.
I don’t believe you can book a table in any other way than by phone, but we just turned up and there was space for us. There are lots of a bars in the area so it would be easy enough to go for a drink if you need to wait for a table to become free.
I would thoroughly recommend Chimaki and I will definitely visit on my next visit to Tokyo 🇯🇵🍜😍
PS: Sorry I didn’t take any pictures of the food - I was so excited by it I tucked in too quickly!
Pros: Authentic Japanese feel , Great food , Welcoming host
Cons: Difficult to book
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Andi2207
Points +17
Great Food and very friendly - Edit
We were there with our 2 year old kid and they were amazing.
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MaryMulroy
Points +13
Great food and staff who couldn’t be nicer - Edit
such a lovely little find… the lovely guy spoke english and made sure to check what i couldn’t and couldn’t eat before i ordered…. don’t miss this gem
Read morePros: choice, friendliness, easy to find
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fatcowramen
Points +31
Great for a meal - Edit
Wonderful little izakaya, food was amazing, plenty of vegan options and owner is so friendly and helpful, he speaks english well !
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FrozenStrawberryMrgrt
Points +48
Delicious food - Edit
My first evening in Japan and feeling very hungry I ended up here. The server speaks good English and explained and showed everything on the menu. The food was very delicious and not at all expensive. I definetly recommend this place!
Read morePros: Delicious food with several options, English speaking, Not expensive
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Jejenya
Points +11
Superb! - Edit
Very friendly and helpful staff, delicious food and amazing atmosphere!
Read moreThe mapo with vegetables and vegan gratin were incredible.
Will definitely visit again to try out other dishes (everything else also looks and sounds delicious)
Pros: Helpfulness/friendliness, Taste, Atmosphere
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jastiles
Points +25
Hidden Gem! - Edit
Thumbnail photo does not do this place justice!
Read moreI visited last year and had one of the best experiences I've ever had in Japan.
The staff welcomed me and were happy to adapt their menu to be made vegan. The food was delicious and prepared with care and skill. The conversation was enjoyable too.
I'm returning to Japan soon and this will be the first place I visit!
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-11
Pros: Vegan options, Service, Atmosphere
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Full-of-beans
Points +391
Excellent! - Edit
This was an excellent find with such flavourful dishes. Their menu changes depending on what vegetables are in season, and the staff kindly explained the different types of dishes.
Read moreEverything we tried was delicious, in particular the potato salad!
Staff clearly explained that they use honey in their potato salad (can be omitted), eggs in their tempura and white sugar in some dishes.
Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. One thing to note, it is not a large space so might be worth going early if you are in a larger group.
Pros: Seasonal veg used , Tasty food
Cons: Not fully vegan but staff understand veganism
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RyanHagel
Points +242
If I could give 100 stars I would. Highlight of our trip - Edit
This place was so amazing. The tantan noodles were so delicious. We’ll be back. Wow 🤤🤩👌
Read morePros: Good price , Karaage, Tan tan noodle
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valveg17
Points +28
Very impressed - Edit
I have to say that when I saw photos of the food it didn’t look too appealing for me but I have to say that everything was so delicious. The waiter was very nice and helpful!
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SonnenWind
Points +61
Absolutely amazing - Edit
This ist such a lovely place. I went alone there with speaking only a little Bit japanese but the staff was super helpful and open to help me.
Read moreThey remind you for allergies and the tempura dishes contain eggs.
Id rate 6/5 stars
Pros: Super tasty food, Funny staff If you try to speak some jap, Seasonal veggies
Guest
MissAnscha
Points +25
the best vegan food in Tokyo - Edit
Probably the best vegan food we had in Tokyo. The staff is super friendly, the food is fresh and delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-29
Pros: Many vegan options , Super friendly staff , The food was soo good
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ErikaMinemura
Points +24
Amazing food, friendly staff - Edit
The waiter was very friendly and extremely thoughtful. He explained everything that was on the menu and what was / wasn’t vegan since we’re not able to read Japanese. The food was amazing as well, highly recommended! It’s a shame we didn’t took more photos of the dishes. If you’re around, you should definitely check it out!
Read morePros: Tasty food , Friendly food, Diverse Japanese food
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