5 Vegetarian Restaurants In Tokyo, Japan

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Japan may be famous for Yakiniku, Gyudon, and other meat-based dishes which are loved by tourists everywhere. However, the truly native Japanese dishes include sushi and sashimi, which are mainly fish based. Due to this, it may seem difficult for vegetarians to find alternative options to these Japanese staples. However, in this day and age, people are becoming more health-conscious, so vegetarian restaurants, especially in Tokyo, Japan, are on the rise. Due to this, it is now easier for tourists who want to avoid meat and fish, for one reason or another, to find options that are satisfying, yet guilt-free. So, what are you waiting for? Check out, below, our recommendations on the best vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo, Japan.

1. Tokyo Shiba Toufuya Ukai

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Tokyo Siba Toufuya Ukai Restaurant serves all your favorite Japanese dishes, but with tofu instead of meat. Also, this is a great stop for tourists because it preserves the ambiance of early modern Japan, in contrast to the modernity of Tokyo Tower, which is right above the restaurant. As a result, this is the best place to relax after touring Tokyo Tower.

This restaurant also offers dishes that non-vegetarians can enjoy, like sushi and sashimi. Thus, Tokyo Shiba Toufuya Ukai is good for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, not only because of its vegetarian and pescatarian alternatives, but also because it preserves the ambiance of Edo Japan. So, book today if you want to experience guilt-free meals while immersing yourself in the heritage of the Edo period.

Tokyo Shiba Toufuya Ukai

Address: 4 Chome-4-13 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

Website: Tokyo Shiba Toufuya Ukai

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 11am - 10pm; Tues - Fri: 11:45am - 3pm (closed on Mon)

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2. Bon Fucha

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The Bon vegetarian restaurant serves traditional Japanese vegetarian cuisine, good for tourists who are vegetarians. Also, it is good for Japanese who want to rediscover their heritage because historically, the Japanese have been vegetarians, or at least pescatarian, due to the influence of Mahayana Buddhism. This is visible in the Fucha Bon Restaurant because the vegetarian meals served here are part of the Zen tradition. As a result, this restaurant is best for vegetarians, and even non-vegetarians who want a taste of the traditional Zen culture in Japan. Due to this, Bon is a paradise both for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Bon

Address: 1-2-11 Ryusen, Taito 110-0012, Tokyo Prefecture

Website: Fucha Bon

Opening hours: Sat: 12pm - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 8pm; Mon - Fri: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm-9pm (closed on Wed)

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3. AIN SOPH Ripple

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AIN SOPH Ripple, in Shinjuku, Japan, does not only offer vegetarian options, but it is fully vegan as well! If you think that vegetarian food only involves salads, think again, for this restaurant offers vegan versions of meals like burritos and burgers. As a result, guests are assured that their vegetarian experience is substitution, not deprivation, for the meat alternatives taste as good as real meat, but without the suffering or health problems.

Also, this restaurant serves coffee and tea, along with desserts, for the complete café experience. Thus, homesick Western tourists will be able to experience a slice of home during their stay in Japan, while taking care of their health at the same time. So, what are you all waiting for? Dine here and enjoy guilt-free meals today!

AIN SOPH Ripple

Address: Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku, Kabukicho, 2−46−8 日章ビル

Website: AIN SOPH Ripple

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 11am - 8:30 pm; Mon - Fri: 11am - 9:30pm

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4. CITRON Aoyama

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The Citron Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, serves great vegetarian meals all year round! Patrons will never get tired of the food served because the restaurant changes its menu every month. As a result, they will never get tired of the salads, quiches, and sandwiches served because their flavors and fillings are only set for one month. In the next month, the salad, the quiche flavors, and the fillings of the sandwiches will change. Also, the restaurant only serves organic dishes, so patrons can be assured of healthy meals every day. So book now to experience organic vegetarian French cuisine!

CITRON Aoyama

Address: Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato, Minamiaoyama, 2 Chome−27−21 セイリンビル1 階 /2 階

Website: Citron Aoyama

Opening hours: Sat: 9am - 9pm; Sun: 9am - 7pm; Mon - Fri: 8am - 9pm

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5. Rainbow Bird Rendezvous

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This restaurant does not only serve vegan meals at a low cost, but these meals are also organic. As a result, patrons are assured that their meals are as natural as possible. These meals include tofu steak, vegan karaage, hamburgers, etc. Thus, diners have options other than salad, so they can still have their protein, but this time, without the suffering!

Also, for patrons who are finished with their food, they can spend their time in the in-house salon, and for those who want more adventure, some card reading is present as well. As a result, Rainbow Bird Rendezvous is not only a great place to eat, but it is also good for bonding with friends.

Rainbow Bird Rendezvous

Address: 1 Chome-1-1 Yutenji, Meguro, Tokyo 153-0052, Japan

Website: Rainbow Bird Rendezvous

Opening hours: Sat: 11:30am - 8pm; Sun: 11:30am - 7pm; Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 4pm, 5:30pm - 8pm

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Vegetarian cuisine is more than salad

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In the end, vegetarian cuisine is more than just eating salads and forsaking meat, it is also rediscovering heritage. This is because Japan, due to Buddhist influence, has historically been a vegetarian culture. It was only due to the Meiji Restoration and the desire to look civilized in the eyes of Westerners that Japan became a meat-consuming culture. However, being able to eat at a traditional Japanese vegetarian restaurant allows tourists to experience the heritage of old Japan, and Japanese vegetarians have a space to rediscover their traditional culture. Also, Western vegetarian options expose tourists to the ingenuity of the Japanese, since historically, the Japanese are known to adopt Western influences while keeping their culture intact. So hurry to these restaurants not only to look for meat alternatives but also to immerse yourself in Japanese culture.

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