The Best Vegan Restaurants & Cafes in Tokyo 2022

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • These are all the vegan foods spots I loved on my trip to Tokyo in August!
    **correction: the ramen is not Michelin starred but it’s acknowledged in the Michelin guide
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    Vegan spots mentioned in the video:
    1. Vegan Gyoza- Taito City
    www.vegangyoza.com/
    2. Komeda Is- Ginza
    www.komeda-is.com/
    3. Shochiku-en cafe- Taito City
    sho-chiku-en.com/
    4. Uzu Ramen- Koto City
    vegan-uzu.com/pages/uzu-tokyo
    5. Falafel Brothers- Shibuya
    www.falafelbrothers.jp/
    6. Vegan Izakaya Masaka
    / vegan_izakaya_masaka
    7. Bio Cafe- Shibuya
    biocafe.jp/
    8. Ts TanTan- Tokyo Station
    ts-restaurant.jp/tantan/
    9. Mr Farmer- Hibiya
    mr-farmer.jp/ja/locations/
    10. Newport- Shibuya
    nwpt.jp/
    11. 2 Foods- Shibuya
    2foods.jp/store/558498316446
    12. Chaya Macrobiotics- Minato City
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Komentáře • 125

  • @hellokittysky17
    @hellokittysky17 Před rokem +49

    Im traveling to Tokyo in a little less than a week and I honestly thought that i would have to just eat rice and miso broth the entire trip. The fact that there is a place that has vegan omurice makes me so happy! Thank you for your recommendations, I will be going to all of them.

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +7

      Ahh yes!! There are so many vegan restaurants and cafes in Japan recently. It's gotten become more accessible for vegans! I'll be making a Kyoto version soon too~^ ^

  • @TimBrownYoutube
    @TimBrownYoutube Před rokem +7

    Studying Japanese + Vegan = Subscribed

  • @intenseninja8241
    @intenseninja8241 Před rokem +2

    My beautiful country is moving up in the world with veganism.

  • @ssnarine
    @ssnarine Před rokem +45

    AHHH I NEVER KNEW JAPAN WAS VEGAN FRIENDLY IM SO EXCITED

    • @cvdinjapan7935
      @cvdinjapan7935 Před rokem +9

      Only in the big city touristy areas.

    • @asura8425
      @asura8425 Před rokem +6

      Nah its not

    • @shushunk00
      @shushunk00 Před rokem +6

      this only applies to the metro city hotspots in japan
      it wont be in tier 2 ,3 cities and towns

    • @intenseninja8241
      @intenseninja8241 Před rokem +3

      Only some restaurants in Tokyo.

    • @ssnarine
      @ssnarine Před rokem

      @@intenseninja8241 well yeah obviously

  • @LaurentROUSSET
    @LaurentROUSSET Před rokem +16

    Hi! If you are interested to try other delicious vegan restaurants/cafes in Tokyo it will be a pleasure to introduce you to new places.
    Like Cori, Premium Sow, etc... ;)

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem

      Ahh yes, I'm always looking for new places! Thanks so much for the recs, I haven't tried those ones. ^^

  • @Chepperz
    @Chepperz Před rokem +11

    I always heard that there were options but i'm shocked at how many there really are. Excellently produced video! Sub earned.

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +1

      Yay, happy to have you here~ Thanks so much for the encouraging comment ^^

  • @veganlyy
    @veganlyy Před 11 měsíci +6

    Amazing vegan 🌱places - we'd love to visit them one day! Thanks for sharing! You got a new subscriber!

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for stopping by! ^^

  • @gracesandford1274
    @gracesandford1274 Před rokem

    This video has been extremely useful, thank you so much! I also really can't wait for the Kyoto version of this too :)

  • @77grundy
    @77grundy Před 22 dny

    Great video. It all looks delish!

  • @TipsyTofuTravels
    @TipsyTofuTravels Před 9 měsíci +4

    Okay this might be the most useful video EVER! The misconception that vegans and veggies struggle in Japan is totally untrue - from my research. My friend is visiting next month so I’m gonna share this video with her right now! New subscriber and can’t wait for more videos!

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 8 měsíci

      Welcome!! And thanks for watching~ It really isn’t hard for vegans in Japan anymore! It was like 5/10 years ago but there are so many options now. I think it’s just hard if you go into a non-vegan place since a lot of restaurants won’t alter their dishes to accommodate. Also the countryside can have limited options (but honestly even in the countryside I find vegan gems sometimes). Anyway, hope you and your friend can enjoy some good food !~ ^^

  • @Sandrylene
    @Sandrylene Před rokem

    Thanks so much for this video! I've always wanted to try karage, but have never found any good looking non-meat version before. I'll be so excited to try that when I hear to Tokyo and Kyoto later this year!

  • @uniresearch101
    @uniresearch101 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The vegan gyoza look amazing! All the recommendations do! Thank you so much cant wait to try them!

  • @clairesweetpea
    @clairesweetpea Před rokem +1

    Than you so much for posting this ❤ I’m visiting next year and I was a bit worried about finding vegan food. Now I’m super excited to try all this delicious food 🎉

  • @star-tingwithmyintuition3463

    great video this is going to help me for my japan trip, thank you

  • @jessiebarry279
    @jessiebarry279 Před rokem

    Amazing!! I’m hopefully going to Japan this year so will 100% be going to these places 😍😍

  • @chockalingamalagappan1693
    @chockalingamalagappan1693 Před 8 měsíci

    Great Video on veg food in japan.i saw video which said its impossible to be vegan in japan,but your video is different.The junk burger is really massive

  • @nutrl
    @nutrl Před rokem

    Thanks so much for this trying to gather enough information as possible for when I go next year!!

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +1

      Yay I’m happy to hear it’s helpful!

  • @emmageorgia6149
    @emmageorgia6149 Před rokem +2

    Great video! I know this is a Tokyo vegan video but the vegan meal I always remember was Kyoto Engine Ramen!! I’m not vegan but it was one of the best bowls of ramen I’ve had in my life!

  • @rebekkasmith6612
    @rebekkasmith6612 Před rokem

    Thank you sooooo much for making this video!! I owe you my life!! i love you!!!

  • @mremerge
    @mremerge Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much, Ive been living off of family mart Calbee chips and hashbrowns for the past couple of days, found the vegan noodles in Natural Lawson the other day, but now thanks to you I have a functional itinerary and these places are still in business from the looks of it!

  • @chrislane1817
    @chrislane1817 Před 9 měsíci

    This is so helpful, thanks so much!

  • @rscl22
    @rscl22 Před rokem

    These are awesome spots, thank you so much for sharing!

  • @Dribbles88
    @Dribbles88 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this! I'm visiting Tokyo for a month right after thanksgiving!

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +1

      Ahh so awesome! Hope you're enjoying your trip~^^

  • @jannab8123
    @jannab8123 Před 10 měsíci

    THANK YOU! I am in Tokyo right now and have been living on Umeboshi Onigiri and baked goods because I couldn't find anything to eat. Will try your list!

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 10 měsíci

      Ahh I hope you find something good! ^^

  • @DFFRNTWRLD
    @DFFRNTWRLD Před rokem +4

    This was awesome. We're headed to Tokyo soon and are putting all these spots on our list for sure. Blessings!

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem

      Happy to hear you found it useful! Enjoy your trip!~^^

  • @alicefernandes158
    @alicefernandes158 Před rokem

    Thank u soooo much, almost saved my travel, above all gave it a special taste that i ll always remember

  • @shunwilliams6180
    @shunwilliams6180 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @cvdinjapan7935
    @cvdinjapan7935 Před rokem +2

    Ikea in Shibuya has a restaurant on the top floor which has vegan options. Make sure to order the "plant based meat balls." They also have a ridiculously low-priced vegan ice cream cone at the front of the store. It's something like thirty yen, which is insane.

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +1

      Ahh I need to try the ice cream, thanks for the tip!! 🙏🏻

    • @cvdinjapan7935
      @cvdinjapan7935 Před rokem

      @@ChefinJapan No problem. It is actually 50 yen, not 30. But still ridiculously cheap and very tasty!

  • @rayhem
    @rayhem Před rokem +1

    traveling to eat at all the vegan restaurant is too relatable 😅

  • @adamm3847
    @adamm3847 Před rokem

    Looks amazing! A lot more options now compared to even a few years ago!

  • @rei__tv
    @rei__tv Před rokem

    I just created a new Google Map list and added the majority of your picks. Thanks for the video!

  • @9SJL
    @9SJL Před rokem +1

    thank you for this video :)

  • @lilisan1968
    @lilisan1968 Před rokem

    Thank you SO MUCH for this content, if you can make a video about cooking home for small budget it would be incredible❤

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem

      I am totally planning to make a video like that when I move into my new apartment!
      For now a Kyoto version of this one will be coming soon~ thanks for the comment and the request!!

  • @NightSonoran
    @NightSonoran Před rokem

    You are so cool. Thanks Amber.

  • @ce2513
    @ce2513 Před rokem

    thank you!!!

  • @lilisan1968
    @lilisan1968 Před rokem

    Now i have to try all of them 😮😂

  • @hobaho
    @hobaho Před rokem +1

    This is the ultimate Tokyo guide. Where would be the best place to stay to easily visit all of your recommendations? I think I'm going to plot them all on a map to try and work it out.

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +1

      Hello! Thanks so much for watching!~
      Hmm it's hard to choose... Shibuya had a lot of vegan restaurants so maybe there!

  • @mariarak8328
    @mariarak8328 Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing and comprehensive video! :)

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks for watching ^^

    • @mariarak8328
      @mariarak8328 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@ChefinJapan it's a shame you have so few subscribers since you make really high quality content :)

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 11 měsíci

      @@mariarak8328 Thank you for saying that!! Hopefully the algorithm will realize i soon

  • @stevenponte6655
    @stevenponte6655 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video. I went to Tokyo in 2019 and did all my research, and went to many of places you mentioned. However, the BEST vegan ramen I went to was just by accident, I was walking past a normal ramen place and happened to notice they had 2 veg options. The first one was so good, I went back again to try the other one, and it was even better. Unfortunately I believe they closed after covid.

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Ahh yes the hole in the wall places always seem to be the best, I’ll let you know if I find any 😉

  • @88divinegrace
    @88divinegrace Před rokem +1

    Bio Cafe looks awesome! Organic, vegan and gluten-Free

  • @iheart2eat
    @iheart2eat Před 2 měsíci

    I'll be in Tokyo next week and am so excited to try these places! Thanks for making this video! Do these places charge more if you order off the American/English menu? I saw lots of videos that mentioned that.

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 2 měsíci

      These places don’t charge more for an English menu! Most of their customers are foreigners so they’re super welcoming ^^

  • @TWOCOWS1
    @TWOCOWS1 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for posting. There are really no Japanese vegan or vegetarian menu. This is all new to them, and the miss it by a mile. It is not like India or China where vegan and vegetarian food is there galore. In fact, they have not even discovered Seitan!!

  • @slavonka
    @slavonka Před rokem +1

    I have been reluctant to travel to Japan due to the fish allergy but this gives me hope. Would you say vegan restaurants are easily came across in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka? Or do they require some planning to get to?

  • @illastratenba
    @illastratenba Před rokem

    Good Town doughnuts in Harajuku has great vegan donuts

  • @pensamentmenut
    @pensamentmenut Před rokem +5

    Nice video! Those places seem all great... but I would like to know where to find more traditional vegan options in Tokyo (such as udon, okonomiyaki, tonkatsu, takokayi, etc.)

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +7

      Ahh yes, it can be hard to find things like that that are actually vegan.. but they do exist! I would def recommend trying number 6 on the list (the vegan izakaya) and 4 & 8 for ramen, maybe 12 too for the Japanese fried "chicken"!~ ^ ^

    • @pensamentmenut
      @pensamentmenut Před rokem

      @@ChefinJapan Thank you!!!

  • @davidsobel3303
    @davidsobel3303 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm going to try Brown Rice by Neal's Yard in Shibuya. Says it's vegan and the set meals look great!

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 10 měsíci

      I haven’t heard of that one! I’ll have to check it out next time ^^

  • @YuujiVermillion61
    @YuujiVermillion61 Před rokem

    What apartment housing site do recommend for students who are going to move to kyoto next year

  • @Trace7173
    @Trace7173 Před rokem +2

    I'm also a vegan and I have visited Tokyo 10 times..I have never been in a restaurant in Tokyo on any of my trips because the language barrier is too intimidating. Especially the crowded izakayas in Shinjuku. I end up eating food in my hotel that I brought from home. On my last trip, this food caused a problem going through Japanese customs. They x-rayed all my protein bars and asked a lot of questions. Added the extra problem of being a vegan and that I travel alone and don't know any locals, I just gave up on eating in restaurants or cafes.

    • @14mv364n
      @14mv364n Před rokem +1

      There is a thing, that is called "the vegan passport", which is a little booklet, which explains what veganism is, what vegans eat and do not it, all on one site. And on every site it is written in a different language. I need to buy that one, when I start to visit other countries again, but maybe that is something for you.

  • @star-tingwithmyintuition3463

    do we need to reserve a table,with any of these if coming in sakura season and if we do how far in advanace,is a few days ok? theres only going to be one or maybe two people

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Personally I didn’t reserve any of them, but it is always best to check the Instagram or website of the restaurant for online reservations just in case it’s an extra busy travel week!

  • @WanderlustWellman
    @WanderlustWellman Před rokem +1

    Love the list, I just visited Japan last fall but only was able to go around the Kansai area. Excited to check out the vegan spots next time I visit Tokyo, was hoping to visit this spring but we shall see!

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +1

      Yay thank you for the comment! A Kyoto version is coming soon~ ^^

    • @WanderlustWellman
      @WanderlustWellman Před rokem

      @@ChefinJapan That's great! I'll be making a vegan food video for Kyoto in the coming months as well, curious to see what you showcase

  • @Astutindocumentat
    @Astutindocumentat Před 10 měsíci

    Such good video. Such a shame it doesn't get more views.

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Righttt 😆 lol thanks for the support ^^

  • @gbowers78
    @gbowers78 Před rokem

    Hi! Thanks for the recent video! I wanted to ask if you had found any nice restaurants that are not strictly vegan but have vegan options? Specifically in the Minato area or close to it? I am looking for places that I can go to with friends or colleagues who do not keep a vegan diet. I did not see very much on the happycow website.

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem

      Hello! Numbers 7, 9, 10, and 12 on the list in this video were not strictly vegan, but had amazing vegan options! I'm not sure about specifically in Minato, but they should be easily accessible from there.^ ^

  • @mossea
    @mossea Před rokem

    This was a great video thank you!! Just wondering I noticed many of the restaurants looked empty of customers in your video clips… are these places pretty obscure and unpopular to tourists/non-vegans/locals?

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem

      That’s a great question actually! I just purposely only film areas of the restaurant when there’s no people because I try my best not to film people without their permission 😆
      But actually many of these restaurants were crowded before or after or in other off camera parts of the restaurant~

    • @mossea
      @mossea Před rokem

      @@ChefinJapan ah thank you for explaining :)

  • @nirvana4698
    @nirvana4698 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi.. loved your video.. do you know which place serves a good vegan/vegetarian sushi?

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hello! Number 12 on the List (Chaya Macrobiotics) had good vegan sushi ^^ They also had vegan karage (Japanese fried “chicken”) !

    • @nirvana4698
      @nirvana4698 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ChefinJapan thnx a lot 🙏

  • @totallylegityoutubeperson4170

    Going in fall with gf who is vegan. Good to know.

  • @dr.ammarahmedsiddiqui6543

    Thanks for the wonderful videos. If you don't mind, I will like to contact you to ask bit more about your experience as English teacher

  • @shadow392
    @shadow392 Před rokem

    Are the fruit’s there expensive or are there a separate gift fruit and regular grocery store fruit?

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem +1

      The fruits are expensive in general… but there are crazy expensive ones for gifts as well 😆

    • @shadow392
      @shadow392 Před rokem

      @@ChefinJapan ahh I was hoping that wasn’t the case lol. Going to have to just have a big eating budget lol. Thanks for replying and Thank-you for making this video! for sure I’ll have to try out a couple of these place’s

  • @TheDbzgtaf
    @TheDbzgtaf Před rokem

    What is a vegan egg sandwich?

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem

      It’s not actual egg, it was made of tofu ^^

  • @bluenorth3965
    @bluenorth3965 Před 4 měsíci

  • @Serjoscha90
    @Serjoscha90 Před 8 měsíci

    Is there non vegan beer????

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 8 měsíci

      Yeah, most of them use fish bladder or other animal products to filter the beer 😅

  • @shines3667
    @shines3667 Před rokem

    Hello, vegans🥺💕💕

  • @limpuaykoon6311
    @limpuaykoon6311 Před rokem

    Wow Japan got vegan food ?

  • @thetest4514
    @thetest4514 Před rokem

    Vegan beer? 🧐

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před rokem

      Sometimes beer is technically not vegan because animal-derived products like gelatine or isinglass (a type of fish-based gelatine product) are used to refine the brew 😅 This shop makes sure to select beers that do not use those animal based refining products!

  • @deepanshusharma2479
    @deepanshusharma2479 Před 10 měsíci

    Vegan egg sandwich.??????

    • @ChefinJapan
      @ChefinJapan  Před 10 měsíci

      Yesss, it was made out of tofu ^^

  • @fruitfulhope203
    @fruitfulhope203 Před rokem

    Nice video 👌 #veganfortheanimals #subscribed

  • @only_folls
    @only_folls Před rokem

    I loved it until i learned vegan falafel was the most common vegan option...this has to change I'm calling upon anyone in Japan that reads to do their part and make this change

  • @Moira_Gloucestershire
    @Moira_Gloucestershire Před 9 měsíci

    great video. like. thanks.

  • @Northstar2000
    @Northstar2000 Před 11 měsíci

    Vegan af baby. Yea im so totes vegan