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Update-Date: Jan 23, 2024

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5 Restaurants and Cafes in Tokyo for Vegan and Vegetarian

Are you looking for a vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo? We have compiled 5 restaurants and cafes in Tokyo that can cater to your vegan or vegetarian request. Note that some in this list are not 100% vegan and vegetarian, so make sure you make the request to the restaurant!

1. Finn McCool's Marunouchi Palace Building－Vegan

Finn McCool's in Marunouchi Palace Building is inspired by rustic pubs in the towns of Ireland. They are a restaurant open to the diversity of food: they serve mainly European style cuisine with the essence of French and Italian cuisines, and they also serve superb dishes suitable for vegans. For drinks, they serve Irish beer as well as whisky from all over the world. Finn McCool is definitely a relaxing place to chill after work or for partying with friends.

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Grab their Vegan Platter during lunchtime. A nutritious platter with beautiful presentation, who can say no to this?

Finn McCool's Marunouchi Palace Bldg. branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm / [Weekdays] Cafe Time 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / [Saturday] Cafe Time, Dinner 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) / [Sunday, National holidays] Cafe Time, Dinner 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 999 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from C13 exit of [Otemachi Station], 8-minute walk from Marunouchi North Exit of [Tokyo Station]
Address: B1F, Palace Bldg., 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

2. Mutsukari－Vegetarian

A restaurant that offers "New Edomae Tokyo Style," an evolution of Kyoto cuisine with a concept of "Super Kappo". Mutsukari has 3 floors, and the main dining area is an open kitchen where you can see the chef's work firsthand. In the discerning space, watch the head chef Yoshihisa Akiyama cooks a masterpiece dishes that make full use of fresh seasonal ingredients.

One menu that is eye-catching is Seasonal Vegetables Jelly. A terrine made of tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, potatoes, and ten other kinds of vegetables. Each ingredient is chosen according to the season. Each layer is carefully prepared for the perfect presentation, using ponzu (citrus-based) jelly garnished with strips of salted kombu (kelp). You'll be wholly satisfied with the look, aroma, and texture of this delicacy.

Mutsukari

Open: [Weekdays, Saturdays, days before national holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm Last admission 8:30 pm
Closed: Wednesdays
Average price: [Dinner] 17,000 JPY
Access: Turn left at the Matsumotokiyoshi near exit B5 of Ginza station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza line. We will be on the 6th and 7th floors of Pony Group Building just to your left
Address: 6 - 7F, Pony Bldg., 5-5-19 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. phono kafe－Vegan

Phono Kafe is a homey, cute-looking cafe in a residential area, Kamata. The first thing you see once you arrive is the light blue accent that dominates the walls as well as the plates. Phono Kafe aims to provide delicacies totally free of meat, eggs, and dairy products.

This place is perfect for an afternoon tea. Try this tart made of brown rice and tofu. Brown rice spread on oatmeal dough, added with baked tofu and flour seeds. For extra color and taste, carrot sauce is sprinkled on top and the side with vinegar. Vegan loves!

phono kafe

Open: [Sunday,Monday,Friday,Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] 11:30 - 19:30 (last order 19:00)
Closed: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Kamata Station on JR Keihama Tohoku Line. 9-minute walk from Kamata Station on Tokyu Ikegami Line.
Address: 1F, 5-1-1, Nishi Kamata, Ota Ward, Tokyo

4. Southern Vietnam traditional cuisine PHUONG NAM－Vegetarian

PHUONG NAM is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy the authentic southern Vietnam taste created by a Vietnamese chef. Although not fully vegetarian, there are some vegetarian-friendly menu. For example, the people's favorites Southern Countryside Okonomiyaki, which is a crispy batter made of rice flour, wrapped in plenty of vegetables. It is best eaten together with the sweet and sour sauce (be careful as the sauce contains fish sauce). The atmosphere at PHUONG NAM is relaxing with the traditional Vietnamese conical hat to add that tropical mood.

Southern Vietnam traditional cuisine PHUONG NAM

Open: Dinner 17:00 - 20:00 / Lunch 11:00 - 15:00
Closed: None
Average price: [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. 10-minute walk from Roppongi 1-chome Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
Address: Studio D-1A 4-5-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

5. Plus Veganique JIYUGAOKA－Vegan

Plus Veganique Jiyugaoka creates dishes that are 100% organic, meat-free, egg-free, and dairy-free, using additive-free seasonings. Even better, they accept gluten-free request with advanced reservation. A hidden-out gem in the posh Jiyugaoka area of Tokyo, with sofa seat on the 1st floor and a table seat on the 2nd floor. If you are really starving, they have a (very) fulfilling buffet and party course, and certainly all of these are vegan!

We recommend the "Vegetable Antipasto Plate." A lot of small and cute-looking vegan dishes are lined up on a wooden plate. Or try one of their Vegan Sweets to celebrate a special occasion.

Plus Veganique JIYUGAOKA

Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Thursday - Saturday,Holidays] Dinner 17:00 - 23:00 (last order 21:00) / Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from the front exit of Jiyugaoka Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line
Address: 1-19-23 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

These are the cafes and restaurants recommendations for you, our vegan and vegetarian readers. For more vegan and vegetarian restaurants and cafes, read more on JapanFor2. JapanFor2 offers all kinds of information to help foreign couples visiting Japan to have a fulfilling stay full of memorable experiences, including date plans, restaurants great for surprises, unique Japanese experiences to enjoy together, and lodging facilities for romantic getaways.

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