10 of the Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo

While Tokyo's culinary scene brings to mind colourful images of salmon-filled sushi rolls and spicy tuna temaki, plant-based diners can struggle to find readily available meat-free menus. Here's our foolproof guide to vegetarian eating in the Japanese capital.

From tofu ramen to vegan ice cream, these are the best vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo...

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T's Tantan

Tokyo

Located inside Tokyo Station, this restaurant offers an entirely vegan menu of steaming-hot ramen. Perfect for a quick lunch, choose from traditional bowls or funkier options and slurp away at lip-smacking broths packed with all the trimmings.

Address

Keiyo Street Tokyo 100-0005

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Ain Soph Ripple

Tokyo

Being veggie shouldn't mean you miss out on good old junk food. Head to Ain Soph Ripple for meat-free burgers topped with crispy onion and zingy guacamole, served with a side of fries and creamy mac 'n' cheese.

Address

4-12-1 Ginza Chuo-ku Tokyo 104-0061

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Bills

Tokyo

Start your day right with breakfast at Bill's, where smashed avocado on toast or ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter can be washed down with almond-milk matcha lattes and freshly squeezed fruit juices.

Address

Tokyo Plaza Omotesando Harajuku 7F 4-30-3 Jingu-mae Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0001

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Mr Farmer

Tokyo

Dine at California-inspired Mr Farmer for plant-based dishes served among hanging vines and minimalist interiors. Opt for rainbow-coloured salads to start, and follow with healthy desserts such as fig brownies, walnut cakes and vegan ice cream.

Address

Odakyu Shinjuku Milord Mosaic Street 1-1-3 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku Tokyo

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8ablish

Tokyo

This fine-dining restaurant can be found in Tokyo's tree-lined Omotesandō avenue. Nibble on small mezze plates of vegan souvlaki, vegetarian skewers and homemade tzatziki and hummus dips, then round it off with gluten-free brownies or tarts topped with caramelised nuts and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Address

5-10-17 2F Minamiaoyama Tokyo 107-0062

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Bon

Tokyo

Specialising in vegan shojin ryori (Buddhist) cuisine, slide open traditional paper doors to unveil your private dining room. Try the seasonal menu for carefully curated dishes accompanied by menus explaining the concept behind each course.

Address

1-2-11 Ryusen Taito-ku Tokyo 110-0012

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Good Town Doughnuts

Tokyo

Stop by this shop in Tokyo's Shibuya district for a large selection of vegan doughnuts. Traditionalists should opt for the classic glaze, and those feeling more adventurous should try a pistachio-sprinkled raspberry doughnut or a green bun topped with matcha icing.

Address

6-12-6 Jingumae Shibuya Tokyo 150-0001

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Brown Rice Canteen

Tokyo

Head to Tokyo's Harajuku neighbourhood where Brown Rice Canteen by Neal's Yard Remedies offers traditional Japanese dishes. Try the seasonal set lunch menus for vegan helpings of soups, curries and rice dishes.

Address

5-1-8 Jingumae Shibuya Tokyo 150-0001

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Falafel Brothers

Tokyo

Head to Falafel Brothers for veggie, gluten-free falafels served any which way - loaded in a burger, stuffed in a pita or piled onto a salad. Pop in for a quick bite where you'll perch on a wooden stool as you deliberate over the extensive choice of toppings, sauces and dips.

Address

5-1-10 Roppongi Tokyo 106-0032

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Hemp Cafe

Tokyo

Near Tokyo's Ebisu Station, this café has a creative menu of hemp-based dishes. Head chef Keiichi Kato creates innovative recipes such as teriyaki barbeuque nachos, hemp burritos and raw pad thai.

Address

3-17-14 Higashi Shibuya 150-0011