Diet-friendly dining in Tokyo

T's TanTan Tokyo Station

The birthplace of vegan tantanmen, located inside Tokyo Station's Gransta Keiyo Street. T's TanTan serves 100% plant-based ramen with no meat, fish, eggs, or dairy. Their signature Golden Sesame Tantanmen (Kin Goma) features a creamy white-sesame broth enriched with peanut cream. Located inside JR ticket gates - platform ticket (¥150) required if not traveling.

Tempura Asakusa SAKURA

A tempura restaurant in Asakusa focused on rice-flour batter and clearly labeled allergen handling. The shop states that all meals are gluten-free, while vegetarian choices center on vegetable tempura selections. It is located on the 7th floor near Kaminarimon and accepts online reservations. (Reservations recommended.)

Marugoto Vegan Dining Asakusa

A fully vegan cafe-restaurant in Asakusa serving plant-based Japanese and international comfort dishes. The shop presents itself as all-vegan and provides gluten-free choices, while noting that some alcoholic beverages may contain gluten. It is a short walk from Asakusa Station exits on Ginza, Toei Asakusa, and Tobu lines.

Vegan Eat Tokyo

A fully vegan restaurant in Asakusa offering lunch and dinner service with split hours. They offer a variety of Italian-inspired plant-based dishes. At the dinner time, the menu includes some alcoholic beverages, such as Japanese Sake and wine.

AIN SOPH. Journey Shinjuku

A vegan restaurant in Shinjuku-Sanchome with split lunch and dinner hours. They offer a variety of plant-based dishes, including desserts and drinks. The restaurant's recommended item is the 'Heavenly Vegan Pancake,' known for its fluffy texture and rich flavor.

Sanrumu Seiseki Sakuragaoka

A natural-food Japanese: Shojin (精進料理) cuisine restaurant in the Keio Seiseki Sakuragaoka Shopping Center, known for set meals centered on vegetables and seasonal ingredients. Official menus list seasonal gozen sets and balanced plates, while they could have vegan and vegetarian options. It is near Seiseki Sakuragaoka Station and generally operates from late morning to late evening.