Vegan
Chinese
Japanese
Organic
Buffet
Fast food
Take-out
Asian

Part of the international chain of vegan restaurants opened by followers of supreme master Ching Hai, an advocate for veg living. Individual family operated. Pick from various boxes on the table and pay at the end. Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田神保町1-54岡田ビル2F. Est. 2008 at Yotsuya, Shinjuku and relocated 2013 to current premises. Reported closed July 2023.


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99 Reviews

First Review by gary.niklason

sasham

Points +3993

Vegan
28 Jul 2023

A new/different Loving Hut branch opened in Nishi-Nippori end of July 2023.

Food is great. They make some really nice gyoza and steamed buns. There is tons of vegan protein here (soy meat and TVP mince). The downside is the plastic box system, which I think they implemented during world events in 2021. I wish the choice was bigger and there was a different kind of system for the buffet.

A new/different Loving Hut branch opened in Nishi-Nippori end of July 2023. This particular store is rebranding into a different kind of restaurant by August 2023.

bettafrg

Points +1956

Vegan
17 Jun 2023

Amazing

They have the best “Yakitori”, everything on the menu is delicious and it’s not expensive!

thisisme

Points +107

Vegan
26 May 2023

Ok option

Good option for the neighborhood. Everything is already boxed up, so it is ideal for takeout, although you can also eat there.

niconiko

Points +547

Vegan
20 May 2023

Everything was great

Everything we tried was delicious, and we tried a lot of food! The owner is also very friendly and chatty.

syong2

Points +174

Vegetarian
06 May 2023

Able to eat vegan version of Japanese food that we couldn't find elsewhere

On our last night in Tokyo before we headed back home, we decided to visit the Tokyo branch of Loving Hut since we have visited Loving Huts in many other countries. And boy we're so glad that we did. There were such varieties of food available, vegan versions of traditional Japanese cuisine such as gyoza, Unadon (eel rice), and tempura enuki mushroom. The owner even provided us complimentary herbal soup for us to try. The owner is Japanese of Chinese ethnicity and could verse with us in Mandarin. In fact, everything was so good that we over-ordered and had to take what food that we couldn't finish back with us as supper in our hotel

Pros: Lots of variety, Friendly owner, Vegan version of local Japanese cuisine

Chans

Points +171

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

So much choice and delicious !

I bought a few options for take out to eat at my hotel whilst I packed to leave Japan! I wish I had experience this place sooner 😓 the food was so delicious and flavourful and the lovely owner was so kind and friendly ☺️

Google maps took me to the wrong address but a friendly local kindly showed me the way.

Pros: So many choices , Great value for money , Big portions

kaus19

Points +904

Vegetarian
11 Apr 2023

Warm experience

The variety of food offered is great. It was delicious and you can take out as well. Though the food wasn’t that hot but you’ll definitely have a nice time here.
The old staff couple are really kind and friendly. One of the hidden gems of Tokyo.

Prady

Points +242

Vegetarian
07 Apr 2023

Absolutely incredible

I was doubtful at first since it was all premade meals and you just grab and go. Man was I ever blown away by the quality of the food. Everything, absolutely everything was a banger. Incredibly amazing taiwanese food, I'm definitely going here again to grab takeout before my flight back to Canada. The place is run by an elderly couple, it was fun talking to the grandpa for a good while.

Pros: very cheap, healthy, mad delicious

Cons: its only open 2 days of the week

gerrardould

Points +3505

Vegan
11 Mar 2023

Feels like home

This place is so nice. It’s just off the main road and the hosts are two of the loveliest people you’ll ever meet. They’re so happy to see you and are just so warm and welcoming. And then the food… SENSATIONAL!!!! Do yourself a favour - try the garlic Karaage. We had two servings of it. (And they’re a decent size too!!!)

Pros: Warmest hosts you’ll ever come across, Amazing food. , Great prices.

Hanna3933

Points +978

Vegan
22 Feb 2023

Great staff and delicious foods!🌱✨

This shop staff are very friendly and kind! I thought only to go, but I could eat inside too!✨
They serve delicious tea.🍵 Good shop!

Cons: Use a lot plastics.

BrianPak

Points +281

Vegan
03 Dec 2022

Home cooked style meals

The food was really good, had a home cooked style to it. Owners are very lovely.

I had the mapo tofu, karaage, pork buns, sweet black sesame buns, and vegan cake.

Pros: Variety of vegan meals

Riceball

Points +46

Vegan
03 Dec 2022

Delicious and unique!

All vegan! Had the gyoza, "pork" buns, veggies, and medicinal soup. Fantastic variety and options that you don't usually see at vegan places. Owner very friendly and kind😄Very reasonable price

Would have liked if there was an option to have the gyoza and 'pork' buns heated, more salad options would have been nice.

Only accept paypal or cash

I will be coming back for sure, I want to try the cream buns!!!

seiji

Points +50

Vegan
20 Nov 2022

Absolute favorite

Dumplings (gyoza, steamed bun) and kimchi are the best!

Pros: Great vegan homemade foods, Variety of foods, Inexpensive

Cons: Limited opening days

LeonardoDaVeggie

Points +44

Vegan
14 Aug 2022

Delicious Taiwanese Flavours

One of the few places I keep going back to especially to take out some food when lazy to cook, but want to eat at home. I wish it was open more days of the week!

Pros: Fully vegan, Delicious, Nice shopkeepers

Cons: Not much space to sit, Only open two days a week

Beamishthread

Points +109

Vegetarian
23 Jul 2022

Great food, great price

Everything was delicious, owners were so friendly! Can’t wait to go again!

Xinfudge

Points +225

Vegetarian
30 May 2022

No buffet available

Probably due to covid, no buffet was available when I went for Saturday lunch.
Instead, boxes are prepacked with price and description on a trestle table. You pick what you want and sit down to eat, then pay at the end.

Venue was a bit hard to find since there is construction work outside. Workers were blocking the road to the restaurant so you need to ask to go through. The restaurant is located upstairs on the second floor.

The food was good but I was expecting buffet so maybe my expections were different.
I'll be back to try other food.

Pros: All vegan, Cheap and tasty food, Chinese, Japanese and English spoken

Cons: Location can be difficult to find., Food may be a bit cold since it is prepacked

@vegan.lunchbox

Points +636

Vegan
28 Jan 2022

Great vegan food with reasonable prices

I went there on lunch time and there were many takeout portions already prepared for the incoming customers.
Everything tasted great.

PabloMP

Points +276

Vegan
27 Sep 2021

Wrong times in HappyCow, great place

Wrong opening times in HappyCow, right opening times in Google maps and Facebook: 11:00-18:00 Friday and Saturday.

Cheap, tasty, high quality, humble, small, takeout, hand made, Japanese style, vegan, creative. It is a place like no other! Sugoi!

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-27

Pros: Amazing vegan food, cheap, mega tasty, big portion

Cons: Hard to find the first time, a bit small

PlamenIontchev

Points +313

Vegan
16 Sep 2021

Unreliable working hours

I went Thursday 12:20 when this restaurant is supposed to be working. Indeed on the entrance of the building it was a big Green sign "OPEN" but when you go up the door was locked. It is not the first time so 2 stars only. Kind of disrespect to the customers. Pity because it is the nearest vegan restaurant to my work and I could be a regular customer.

toneloc

16 Dec 2022

When I clicked the “hours” link it clearly stated it is only open Friday and Saturday

ShantanuBatta

Points +19

Vegetarian
05 May 2021

Worth a visit!

The restaurant owners are ETHICAL vegans. The food was cheap and delicious as compared to other vegan restaurants in Japan which are making vegan food as a business, unnecessary luxury and even the staff and the owners are sometimes not vegan. The vegan skewers were lip-smacking. Eat a vegan buffet here and you will not regret it.

Updated from previous review on 2021-05-05

Pros: food, price

Cons: can improve ramen taste more , opening-closing times are not updated on Google

AnitaDollar

Points +2086

Vegan
21 Apr 2021

Lovely

The owner is so nice and I can't believe I finally got to try vegan Unagi for the first time in my life. Also really enjoyed the buns and gyoza!

Pros: Amazing options , Friendly staff

Cons: Opening times can be tricky

UnaMJ

Points +182

Vegan
05 Sep 2020

delicious!!

we tried the steamed buns, gyoza, and chicken nuggets. all were delicious:-) very kind staff, too.

Ciad

Points +1520

Vegan
10 Jun 2020

Worth Finding

Very glad we found this restaurant, in the rain. It's on a small street, basically on the top floor of an apartment building.
Every dish was delicious. Very friendly staff. The soups, dumplings and radish cakes were all excellent.

Pros: Good chance to eat typical Japanese foods, Prices, Friendly

kaoami.love

Points +24

Vegetarian
19 May 2020

楽しくて美味しい!!

車でテイクアウト!中華というより台湾料理ってかんじ🌟焼きそばと唐揚げと餃子と大根餅と野菜の天ぷらとブルーベリージャムが包まれてるパンを食べた!アジアへ旅行に行って、ビュッフェ形式にしたらこんな感じになるなぁと思うようなラインナップ✨旅行気分を味わえた🥰全部おいしかったけど、唐揚げが特に美味しかった!!しっとりジューシー!八角が苦手なわたしでもほのかに香るぐらいで、全く癖のない優しい味付け❣️どうしてこんなにジューシーに仕上がるんだろう?無心で食べました😋店員さんも気さくで優しい🍀このお店はみんなファンになると思う

Pros: 美味しい, 店員さん優しいしちょっとおもしろい

Cons: ない

林麦廷

Points +38

Vegan
18 Mar 2020

Best vegan food in Asia

Without a doubt the best vegan food I've had in Asia. Ate here for lunch but am going back tonight. I want to leave all my money there and eat their entire supply. Very friendly and accomodating staff. There's also a mini library containing vegan, sustainability and ecological related books. Sells a small array of books and other vegan memorabilia (mugs, DVDs, sauces). Very reasonably priced (read: cheap for Japanese standards).

Pros: Everything vegan, Friendly staff, Tastiest vegan food I've had in Asia

Cons: I want to eat more but I'm stuffed...

Rivai

Points +128

Vegetarian
27 Feb 2020

Perfect

Absolutely delicious!
It‘s a nice small Place with friendly staff. The Owner even tries to say hello in different languages.

..Been there a second Time and it ist absolutely worth it!

Disaster

Points +18

Vegan
07 Feb 2020

不思議な空間

一般的なカフェやレストランと違って不思議な空間。
だけど店員さんは明るくて話し易い。そして料理はすごく美味しい台湾料理。お弁当も安い。近くにあったらしょっちゅう行きたい店。

Pros: 料理が美味しい, 安い, 独特の雰囲気

Cons: あまり利用しない駅, 営業時間が短い, 営業日があまり無い




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