Cafe-style vegan restaurant in the Chabara Complex shopping mall, underneath the train tracks, next to the UDX building, and close to Akihabara station. Est. since 2013. Offers simple shojin ryori (temple cuisine). Order from the menu (has English), or choose from a small selection of the day's dishes. Rice and miso soup re-fills come with purchase of meal. Dessert options include ice cream and shaved iced. Reservations are highly advised and must be made for more than four people. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-7:30pm. Last order for lunch 1.30pm.
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8-2 Kanda Neribeicho Chiyoda-ku (at Chabara Complex), Tokyo, Japan, 101-0022
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231 Reviews
First Review by syrupofipecac
greenturtle
Points +33
Would never come again - Edit
Read mixed reviews on this place - about the rude lady etc Yep guys the bad reviews are true :( Tbh never thought I would write something bad about a restaurant cause I'm not that kind of person. But please, can't emphasis this enough, please do not come here unless you want to be ripped off and want to experience the worse customer service ever !!
Read moreThere are not a lot of veggo/vegan places in akihabara, and I was delighted when I came across this place on happycow. Wanted to try it out myself. My friend and I went there early, the lady (which I soon became aware that's she is the rude one that ppl say) said that the place was not open yet, and needed to wait another 20mins. So I was yea that's okay I'll wander around the food stores outside the restaurant. Wandered around about 20mins and finally came to the place to order. You do not order whilst sitting and reading the menu. There are large signs at the front of the store and you order at the front and pay at the front before eating. I wanted to order 3 side dishes with rice but as part of the dinner set, you MUST order 4 side dishes with a drink/dessert. I repeat you MUST, I told her nah 3 side dishes are fine and no drink but she didn't let me finish and emphasised in English "please choose a drink or dessert". Tbh it came across very rude and inconsiderate (all the jap customer service I have received so far was beyond my expectations they are super duper nice and smiley but this LADY is the totally opposite). Thought this was a Buddhist cuisine restaurant and that they were nice and respectful but hell no - she was far from that and when I came there so happened to be monks teaching ppl how to cook so basically a cooking class - they were okay but we did not communicate.
The food overall was about 20AUD which was hella expensive for the proportion. She basically chucked on the side dishes that were on display from the front of the store around a big black plate and had a bowl of rice which was far from full. Had a miso soup which tasted very strange.
The only food I enjoyed from here was the white sesame ice cream that I was forced to buy.
Highly do not recommend and would never come here again
Cons: Rude customer serivce, Not worth the $
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LukeHarrison89
Points +50
Boring food - Edit
Been to a lot of vegan restaurants now in various districts and this just can’t even compare. There’s a limited choice on food, also when we went there was 1 display and the rest empty so I wasn’t too sure on the size I was ordering. The owner was very snappy, it felt like there was a massive queue behind me, but the place was literally empty and she had no customers but us. When we received the food it was super quick (which made me a little suspicious) but it was all so tasteless. I actually wanted to go somewhere else to eat afterwards because it was that far from filling. I guess if you’re in Akihabara and want something to eat fast, try this place. Otherwise nip on the metro and find many many better places to eat. I left feeling fed up and disappointed. Won’t be returning.
Read morePros: Close to Akihabara station
Cons: Boring, tasteless food., Snappy owner, not welcoming., It’s underneath tracks, so noisy!
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Mici
Points +158
Not great - Edit
I’d read previous reviews about the snappy, impatient lady on the counter and unfortunately we got her... I try my best to use my basic Japanese but this place made me feel uncomfortable trying. The food portions are small, which isn’t something I usually mind if they are tasty, but they weren’t anything special... She had disappeared when we had finished our food so we put our trays on the rack and left. Sadly wouldn’t recommend.
Read morePros: Conveniently close to Akihabara station
Cons: Not very tasty food, Small portions, Bad customer service
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SustainableSierra
Points +46
Only for single diners - Edit
They would not let us share our entrees. We walked out.
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squeaky88
Points +48
Nice buddhist place - Edit
Tucked n the corner of this foodshop. Friendly service, nice clean food. All vegan.
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TimoR
Points +24
One of the rare vegan options in town - Edit
Food was okay, but not special. Portions were small and therefore overpriced. Also the drinks aren't cheap. The restaurant is located in a shopping center so it's not cozy at all. Guess it has a reason I was the only customer.
Read morePros: Everything is organic , Everything is vegan on the menu so it's easy to or
Cons: Expensive , The atmosphere isn't really cozy, Small portions
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VeganBec
Points +1005
traditional japanese - Edit
Reading the introduction online we expected simple temple food (literally rice and soup) but this was so much more. We had the daily special which includes wild rice, miso soup and 8 small tasting dishes AND chocolate icecream all 100% VEGAN BABY
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Tito_Chinchan
Points +75
Correcto - Edit
El personal no es el más agradable de todo Tokyo. Había sirviendo mesas una niña (ella sí era agradable). Hablan inglés correcto.
Read moreLa comida está buena, aunque mezclan platos frios y calientes. Muy bien situado, aunque encontrarlo es difícil al estar dentro de una tienda.
Vegano 100%
Pros: La mejor opción de la zona
Cons: No es económico ni demasiado abundante
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Foofighter13
Points +48
Traditional but too expensive - Edit
Food was lovely and leant towards traditional Japanese food. Was a nice cozy joint too. Only down side was that the price was quite expensive for the size of the meal. Also the lady running the counter was snappy and impatient.
Read morePros: Traditional Japanese food, Cozy joint/atmosphere
Cons: Expensive, Impatient counter service
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katastrofa
Points +60
Healthy vegan Japanese food - Edit
Very much a no-frills place. The choice of dishes is not very large, but what is being served is very tasty and healthy. Reasonable prices. Excellent teas and good craft beers. You must order a drink with the food (tea is enough). Staff speaks some English.
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StarTrekked
Points +41
Disappointing - Edit
It wasn’t the worst food but not special and not worth the money. Should have stayed at the 7/11 over the road and got sushi.
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Keito26
Points +356
Hearty Vegan Food - Edit
While a little expensive, the food was very healthy and filling. I particularly enjoyed the flavor of the miso soup. To find the place, go one block past the AKB & Gundam stores and enter the first door of “Chabara” on your right. Go to the back right corner. It’s an alcove of a larger food shopping area.
Read morePros: close to station , filling
Cons: limited menu
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CarlosAngelGallardo
Points +34
Good - Edit
Nice and delicious
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AarjavKhara
Points +25
Limited options but tasty - Edit
Great place especially because there are few options in Akihabara (2017) but limited choices in terms of dishes.
Read morePros: Food is nice
Cons: Pricy, Forced to chose desserts with certain dishes which
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nourstattoo
Points +116
perfect - Edit
Delicious, and cheap ! 1530 ¥ for the full sets of dishes, amazing !
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schonstal
Points +274
Good option in Akihabara - Edit
If you're going to Akihabara, it's a convenient option.
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nicolathomas
Points +744
not terrible but wont go again - Edit
there are veey limited options to choose from although they do have three flavours of icecream.
Read morethe atmosphere isnt that nice, just some tables in the back of the market.
its 1280yen for a dinner set, you get miso soup and rice (but have to pay 200yen extra for brown rice!) and then choose 4 sides~ pumpkin, fried gluten, cucumber, curry, green beans.
you dont get much food and it tastes ok, but not great.
you also are forced to buy a drink which will add about 400yen to your bill!
overall for a dinner set and drink (no dessert) we paid 1940yen each~ not great value for mediocre food.
Pros: near subway
Cons: not good value, ok amount of food but not that much, not nice atmosphere
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munda
Points +435
Trust Google Maps - Edit
Don't get confused by the description, going to 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan is useless. The place is situated in Chabara, i.e. much closer to Akihabara Station than 2k540.
Read moreTrekking to the latter meant that we were too late for eat-in service but luckily they do take-out, and "Fried Gluten" was just something we couldn't pass up.
All in all, we found the meals a bit bland, but the ice cream (chocolate, green tea, white sesame at the time of visit) made up for that.
Pros: Quick, Do take-out, Nice ice cream
Cons: A bit bland
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YokeMunLim
Points +979
Tasty but feels more like the fast food version of shojin ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine) - Edit
Amidst the madness that is Akihabara, this is a cozy little spot where you can enjoy simple and healthy meals that are being touted as shojin ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine). We opted for the cheapest set which was 980 yen for one main dish, two side dishes, miso soup and fermented brown rice. Even so it was still considered pricey for the amount of food we got. I guess it can't be helped since this is located in a touristy area. The food was tasty but nothing like the shojin ryori you can get in Kyoto. The food was lacking in presentation, color, and the subtle balance in textures and flavors associated with shojin ryori. This is more like macrobiotic lunch plates typically found in Japanese cafes. Overall the meal was satisfying but a little uninspiring for shojin ryori. I would only recommend this place if you are in the area.
Read morePros: Simple and generally tasty food, Central location
Cons: A little pricey for amount and quality of food, Not really reminiscent of real shojin ryori
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sweeper
Points +214
traditional japan cuisine - Edit
the best spot for vegetarian visit akihabara. the food is very tatsy. it is the only vegetarian japan cuisine i found in tokyo. when you are viditing during winter, the amasake the best drink for you in the shop.
Read morePros: the variety changes everyday , best location for tourist
Cons: open late
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NellieHegyO'Neill
Points +26
Filling meal - Edit
Took a few second glances to find this restaurant inside the complex, but once found it was a cute quiet place tucked away from the outside craziness. Food was not as abundant as I imagined, but very tasty and surprisingly filling!
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char_lou
Points +34
good lunch! - Edit
Very nice veg curry, rice & miso plus a couple of salad/sides. Place took a little while to locate as its in a sort of indoor market/shop with lots of other stuff - just head to the back right corner. Vegan chocolate ice cream was super good 😋
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Taimetoitlane
Points +258
Solid offering, a tad pricey though - Edit
Getting to the right place was not trivial. Chabara is easy to find, but there are many food stalls inside and none of them is labeled as "Komaki Syokudo." Look for the second name, "Kamakura Fushikian," instead.
Read moreThe menu is pretty short - you pick from a list of small dishes, or just go with the recommended set. I did the latter. I read here that ordering a drink is mandatory, I was thirsty anyway, so I got a roibos tea.
The food arrived pretty quickly. I liked all I got: Miso soup, rice (I paid 200 yen extra for brown rice) and a number of small vegetable dishes. The portions were not huge but I felt quite satisfied after eating it all.
The food was somewhat pricey (2332 yen for the lot), the portions not very large, but it was solid fare and I did not feel hungry afterward.
Pros: Tasty
Cons: Hard to findy, Limited menu, Pricey
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kikapetrovic
Points +124
Temple cuisine - Edit
The food here was tasty but for me wasn't that special. Maybe I was expecting something different.
Read moreYou have to purchase a drink with your meal, which is not right, in my opinion.
The portions seems small but they were enough for dinner (the large plate) and miso and rice are free to refill.
Not cheep, so I don't think will be back.
Pros: Good food, Very particular
Cons: Nothing special, You have to order a drink, Not cheep
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NikGalanis
Points +158
Very good food - Edit
The food was very good. The only negatives where the fact that I was forced to buy a drink and also it was hard to find the place. But overall it was really tasty and very Japanese !!! I recommend this.
Read morePros: Food, Presentation, Price of food
Cons: Forced to buy drink, Location (hard to find)
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LisaLisaLisa
Points +419
Not worth the money - Edit
We paid 3000 yen for the small evening set for 2 with two drinks. The owner says you're obliged to buy one drink even though this is not written on the menu nor a common practice in Japan. The food didn't look fresh and tasted bland. I liked the miso soup which hardly ever happens and I liked the multi-grain coffee latte but the food wasn't that good and I didn't like all the hidden costs (drinks + extra for other kind of rice) so I won't be going back unless I'm desperate for food and everything else is closed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-01-09
Pros: all vegan
Cons: too expensive for what you get, bland taste, hidden costs
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alicel
Points +375
Good food but limited choices - Edit
The food is generally good but the choices are limited. We were there for dinner and were told that it was compulsory for each of us to order a drink with extra charge (at least 480 Yen each) on top of our meal order. I dont quite like this as our meal already included Miso soup and we really didn't want the extra drink but we're forced to pay for it.
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