Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine

Vegan izakaya est. 2019. Serves typically two main dishes of kara-age and gyoza. Does not accept reservations. Between 12-3pm, only lunch sets are served. May stop accepting customers during busy days if maxium capasity is reached. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm.


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323 Reviews

First Review by Tomo Okabe

Nyck

Points +30

Vegan
02 Jan 2024

Cried when I had my first bite

We had the mapo tofu, the karage (with teriyaki mayo) and the gyozas. The karage was to die for the sauce was amazing. The mapo tofu didn’t taste that traditional but honestly meant that I liked it better, and the gyozas were pretty good also.

Pros: Karage, Teriyaki mayo

veggiexplorer

Points +5078

Vegetarian
01 Jan 2024

Love the izakaya Ambience & fun

As a foreigner vegetarian, I Love the experience and ambience! Fun to have Izakaya with friends. It’s a small restaurant. Please head there earlier (avoid peak hours) as seats get snatch up fast (I saw handful people waiting outside for seats while dining).

The food tasted delicious, they serve alcohol too. Also, my Japanese non veg friends approved too 😁 I want to go back again!

💸 My bill: ~ 150sgd for 6 pax

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Pros: Food, Atmosphere

Cons: Small restaurant

petitecitrouille

01 Jan 2024

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Tokyo! I’m so happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed it 😊

veggiexplorer

19 Jan 2024

Raunak01

Points +13

Vegetarian
31 Dec 2023

Reached capacity at 4 PM only and wouldn't take more orders

Can't handle the demand and reached capacity at 4 PM only. Go early or avoid.

ogh

Points +40

Vegan
28 Dec 2023

I’d gyoza if I were you

The most authentic feeling vegan I always we found and the food was top notch. Everything we ordered was class but the karage was next level,

Pros: Karage, Traditional vibes, No queue (seated at 5)

ZacharyBerger

Points +56

Vegan
28 Dec 2023

Absolutely amazing karaage

Not every dish was an absolute winner, but the karaage was exceptional and absolutely worth the visit.

Ginger cucumber - 4/5 - surprisingly good and refreshing.
Gyoza - 3/5 - not bad, just a little bland, might skip for something else next time.
Karaage - 5/5 - I got the spicy Sichuan sauce and my wife got the yuzu mayonnaise. I thought both were great although she said she liked mine more.

The line got loooong after we left, so get there early to beat the rush.

Pros: Karaage

Cons: Ambiance was a little no frills, Gyoza was just fine, but nothing special

digitalmimi

Points +1904

Vegan
24 Dec 2023

Karaage a definite highlight

I’ve been here multiple times over the years and I can still say this is the best vegan karaage I’ve ever had. Recently they’ve limited their lunch menu and made some items no longer available which is a shame (I really liked their oden) but I still highly recommend to anyone in Tokyo.
The gyoza is okay, but I wish they had put more “meat” inside of it.
Also, the atmosphere is a little bit bare and the lights are bit a bright for going out on a weekend.

Updated from previous review on 2020-02-23

Pros: Kara-age(fried “chicken) is amazing

Cons: Atmosphere is a bit plain, No all-you-can-drink

sophieliv8

Points +61

Mostly Veg
21 Dec 2023

The best vegan karaage!!

Went here recently on my trip to tokyo after seeing the reviews and it did not disappoint!! I went with my non vegan friend and they also said it was the best they had eaten. I would recommend the vegan karaage chicken and the deep fried mushrooms. Wish I had more time to try the dumplings as well.

RiceT

Points +1071

Vegetarian
09 Dec 2023

Amazing set meals

Visited this place as we wanted to go Nintendo and Pokemon Centre.
Amazing vegan food definitely must try!

Pros: Set Meal - karaage, Set Meal - Mapo tofu, Gyozas

Cons: Place is small - limited seats

Sophia.opal

Points +30

Vegan
07 Dec 2023

Love this place!

I went here with a group of my friends and it was amazing!! I got the fried soy meat balls with the Szechuan pepper sauce and the cucumber salad and both were fantastic. My boyfriend also got the fried soy meat balls but with the tartar sauce. The tartar sauce taste very eggy and creamy but still vegan! AThe Szechuan sauce it a little spicy btw but yummy.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-07

Franz__

Points +97

Vegan
07 Dec 2023

Super good

The food here is super good, the staff is incredibly nice and the price is very reasonable.

Highly recommend coming here if you are in the area!

Pros: Awesome staff, Super tasty, Reasonable pricing

jcam1248

Points +22

Vegetarian
06 Dec 2023

Non-vegan husband loved it

A queue of locals was forming outside when we left - that's how good this place is.

We enjoyed a range of different dishes. The tofu meat karaage was particularly amazing! My non-vegan husband remarked "why would you eat meat if you can eat this?" It was great to have a wide choice of vegetables.

We were there for dinner, but the lunch menu even listed the CO2 emissions savings, which is pretty neat.

There's also a ramen place with great vegan options on the same floor of the building, so there's another option nearby just in case. And the roof garden at the top of the building offers great views!

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-06

Pros: The best tofu karaage ever, Great staff, location and vibe, Multiple delicious Japanese options

Marionashe

Points +95

Vegetarian
24 Nov 2023

Izakaya vegan

Très bonne adresse vegan à Tokyo. L'ambiance n'est pas vraiment celle d'un izakaya typique (dans une galerie commerciale et avec beaucoup de touristes comme nous) mais on y va surtout pour les gyozas et le tofu frit :)
Attention il faut arriver très tôt pour faire la queue (idéalement avant 19h).

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-24

Vu21

Points +80

Vegan
23 Nov 2023

Good food, filling

Waited a little while before being let in. We thought the flavours were ok, but nothing to write home about. A little greasy.

Pros: Good variety

Cons: A little expensive

CharlotteEllinas

Points +84

Vegan
20 Nov 2023

Tasty and Filling

Queued for half an hour or so before we were seated. You order through a qr code. We could only order the lunch set menu which you could customise slightly on the website and change the sauce etc. We both had the karage and gyoza set meal with rice and soup. We were served quickly. The food was tasty and filling but wasn't mind blowing. I've had better gyoza and karage in Japan. The soup was one of the better ones we've had though. With all of that said, I do appreciate being catered to with a vegan restaurant in such a touristy bit of Tokyo.

AnFa

Points +439

Vegan
18 Nov 2023

Delicious!!!

Really wanted to try some typical Japanese dishes while on holiday here and was so happy to find a place that offers vegan versions 🥰 everything was so delicious! Highly recommended!

Can be a bit tricky to find as it's inside a shopping mall food court, but there is signage around.

Cashy45

Points +68

Vegan
16 Nov 2023

Yummy! Lots of variety

Lived the variety of options, everything vegan and really yummy. Staff friendly and easy experience

Sanglier

Points +192

Vegetarian
16 Nov 2023

très bon

très bon, bonne portion pour un set lunch, pas d'attente à 13h

charlotteinjapan

Points +461

Vegan
15 Nov 2023

Expensive and slow but Karaage was TASTY

I was so curious about this place but I think I hyped it up too much in my mind. We waited 1.5 hours on a Tuesday evening to go in and they’d sold out of lots of things already. It seems the line moves so slow as there is no time limit rule (eg. 90 mins max) like other places. When we got inside people were chatting without any food in front of them who’d been in there before we even put our name on the list. However, the Karaage was tasty and the maitake was delicious. It just gave me a slow, expensive tourist place vibe… a bowl of plain white rice for 400yen… I’m glad I went but once was enough.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-15

Pros: Food was tasty , Everything is vegan

Cons: Long wait time , Many menu items sold out , Expensive

Jessdee9

Points +86

Vegan
13 Nov 2023

Best vegan karaage in Tokyo

The spicy karaage is a must try! The gyoza was good but not mind blowing. Some people reviewed about a long wait, but I came here around 12.30pm and it was half empty, got served right away and food came out quick. Would love to come back and try more items.

Megsilab

Points +43

Vegetarian
08 Nov 2023

Bursting with flavor

Cute place at a food hall in the basement of a mall, in typical Japanese style all shops are well designed and has a very vibrant atmosphere. Wait seemed long, but went by quickly. We arrived at 7 an already a few items were sold out. Had the spicy soup, which bursted with a peppery flavor, the soy balls were delicious and the cucumber salad was fantastic! Highly recommend!

Pros: Food, Service, Vibe

Pynotbotar

Points +164

Vegan
06 Nov 2023

Best vegan place in Tokyo

Dinner was the best that we had in Tokyo! The waitress was really nice, the place was cozy and the food was amazing!

LewisEatsPlants

Points +1426

Vegan
05 Nov 2023

Worth the wait

Be warned. This place is popular! It’s well worth the wait though.

The food is great, especially if he karaage. If you’re with a group, I recommend everyone order a different sauce to get the most of your experience.

Unfortunately, loads of the menu has already sold out by 7pm on a Sunday. So get in early if you want the full experience

sixfootglass

Points +124

Vegan
05 Nov 2023

Amazing!

Downstairs in a shopping mall. It’s a small place with not much seating and seems to frequently have a line. I can see why because the food is amazing, especially the Karage. If you’re in the area and looking for a cheaper vegan meal, this is your place!

trulygrounded

Points +89

Vegan
04 Nov 2023

Delicious

Fully vegan with great drinks and good prices

AayushShah

Points +117

Vegetarian
03 Nov 2023

Absolutely phenomenal

Went with a non vegan and he loved it too. The Karaage is amazing (we went for the spicy one). The Mapo tofu and Vegan pork rice was banging.

Queue was too bad but get there early. Service was good

Pros: Karaage (Vegan!!!), Tasty ass food, service

Cons: none

Becchan

Points +54

Vegan
01 Nov 2023

Best karaage ever

A little hard to find but well worth the effort, it’s located on the B1 level of the Parco building in Shibuya. Delicious food, I had karaage, gyoza and the macaroni salad, highly rate the karaage definitely the best I have had. Lovely place with great service and ambience, kind staff.

Pros: Taste , Ambience , Ease of ordering

Cons: A little tricky to find

CoryNitta

Points +18

Vegan
29 Oct 2023

Located - in the basement on B1 level

It’s a little tricky to find this place. Take elevator down to B1




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