Vegan
Italian
Organic
Western
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Restaurant 8ablish was founded in 2015 by Purecafe, which also operates the 8ablish Cafe in Tokyo. Serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, organic drinks. Offers vegan gluten-free baked goods: cakes, cookies, muffinsSells vegan ice cream takeaway. Has English menu. Open Mon 11:00am-7:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm. Last order 8.30pm.
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Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A 2F, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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108 Reviews
First Review by Natski
schonstal
Points +274
Okay - Edit
Atmosphere was decent. Food was around average from what I've had so far, but double the price. (the tempeh itself was very good, I'm not sure if it's made in house)
Read moreOmote-sando has some tastier options but if you want a high-end atmosphere it's worth checking out.
Updated from previous review on 2017-09-11
Pros: Always nice to see more all vegan places
Cons: Food was very salty.
Guest
lauramalory
Points +21
Sooooooo good - Edit
We ordered one appetizer, two entrees, two sides, two desserts and an amazing bottle of Japanese wine and we were in heaven. Everything was delicious and presented so beautifully. The staff were so kind and helpful too. We will definitely be back again soon!
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thierry.cohen
Points +24
delicious dessert - Edit
I just had time to drop in for dessert and it was well worth the detour. I had the lemon tiramisu which was exquisite and Lara had the caramel and sea salt ice cream that was truly amazing. Can't wait to return and try the souvlaki
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Rothkored
Points +24
A cut above usual vegan in Tokyo? - Edit
Whenever I get up to Tokyo, I always try to check out some vegan places (I live in the south of the country, and here there are only a couple of places), but I'd never been particularly impressed; it seemed most places relied on too much deep fried Tofu/Soy protein dishes, which I always found to be a bit bland.
Read moreOf course, lots of Indian/middle east cuisine falls into the vegan category, but I've been looking for places that do European style vegan food.
8ablish certainly looks to be aiming for that, so after reading other reviews on here, I gave it a whirl with a non-vegan friend.
We went during the lunch session, so perhaps not their most impressive dishes were on offer, as with most places in Japan, the evening dinner session is usually when the big guns are brought out.
We had a ratatouille and marinated peach on bread as an hors d'oeuvre. So far so good.
We had different mains, but both came with a basic green salad, and a rather good (Taste + consistency) pea soup - My friend had a plate of Souvlaki, which I was able to sample, and there was a good mix of vegetables and interestingly cooked Tofu on the skewers.
I had Enchiladas - It was nice to see something like this on the menu. The vegan cheese melted on top was good, but they weren't particularly spicy, which was a little disappointing.
For desert, we had a spiced carrot cake (but not spicy beyond its regular amount of cinnamon) and a lemon Tiramisu with essence of Grappa. Whilst it tasted nice and lemony, with just a hint of the Grappa (I would have liked a little more "bite" with the Grappa myself), the pudding itself looked nothing like the classic Tiramisu, and was more a custard pudding in a glass with a thin layer of crumbs in the bottom - I was expecting something more cake-like.
The style and decor of the cafe was modern and sophisticated - I imagine it would have a nice atmosphere in the low-lights of the evening,
The cafe's music when we went was light jazz/modern bossanova, which I find a bit of a cliche myself, but that's just my opinion.
One thing that slightly mars the experience are the staff - Admittedly, we went during what is, for many Japanese, a time of being off work, so maybe the staff weren't exactly thrilled to have to be working.
They were diligent, but not exactly friendly though.
Price wise, a little expensive, but not outrageous.
Definitely worth a visit though. The food is in the right direction - Shame about the slightly blank-faced, robotic staff.
Pros: Creative and adventurous with the dishes., Nice atmosphere in the evenings (?), Other vegan produce available to buy
Cons: Staff were a bit "cold"., A little on the expensive side.
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iokan
Points +2098
Classy - Edit
Some vegan restaurants shout it out: we are here to improve the world, we are different, we are healthy. And if you're a vegan, that's where you feel at home. But sometimes, it's nice when a restaurant oozes luxury and class. And that's where "8ablish" differs: it's beautiful and classy.
Read moreOne word of advice: do make reservations in advance. When we were there early on a Friday evening (6 pm) about 80% of the tables had a "reserved" sign on it.
It quickly becomes evident why: the food matches the promising looks of the place. Everything we ordered was of above average quality and taste. However, the portions are small and the prices are high. For example, my vegan "steak" was tiny compared to what people are served when they order the same thing in a meat restaurant. Even the size of the garnishing was tiny. Actually, the size of the main dish was the same as the starters! If you're hungry, do order a starter, a main dish and a side dish to get a decent portion.
To compensate we ordered the "dessert assortment" which promised a lot, both by the name "assortment" and the price of a whopping 2.380 yen. Expecting a cornucopia of desserts, we actually got one small bowl of ice cream (vegan, of course), some dried fruit, two tiny pieces of nut cake and two tiny pieces of chocolate browny.
After eating at 8ablish we were still hungry and went to a cheap vegan place a few blocks away (Cori food stand). However, the Cori food stand is the kind of place that shouts out: vegan, here to improve the world. That's why 8abilish is a wonderful asset for Tokyo.
Pros: high class vegan food, great place to go with a group of friends, healthy, tasty
Cons: small portions, high prices, music a bit too loud, credit card copied to an iPad for paying; insecure
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Nachopath
Points +58
Relaxing, great food. - Edit
Just had the Souvlaki lunch set, it was fantastic. Don't often get Greek-influenced vegan food in Japan so it was a welcome point of difference!
Read moreThis place has a relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff.
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Mika2
Points +48
tea time menu - Edit
The tea time menu didn't have many options. I chose the soup and salad option which was delicious and filling. We split the vanila ice cream with caramel sauce and sea salt. I highly recommend it! Nice atmosphere, too.
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XOXO
Points +2033
excellent dessert - Edit
That's right we just went for dessert and it was awesome!!!
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jimprobable
Points +123
Awesome restaurant atmosphere - Edit
We had delicious food here served in a classy place. I wouldn't say it was as cheap as some, but wasn't painfully expensive.
Read moreWe had western style food that was thoughtfully prepared.
Our waitress recognised us two weeks later in another vegan restaurant in Kyoto and came over to say hello and ask how our trip was going which was really sweet!
Thanks!
Pros: Good food, Cool restaurant
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NicoNico
Points +215
gourmet cuisine - Edit
Gourmet cuisine in a cosy and good located restaurant.
Read moreI definitely recommend this place.
Updated from previous review on 2017-04-14
Pros: Excellent food, Nice vibe, friendly staff
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Shanghai Sally
Points +349
fanciest vegan food I've had - Edit
This was a wonderful experience - from chatting with the waiter to just enjoying the gorgeous presentation of the thoughtfully prepared food. There is a tiny shop attached with muffins and sandwiches and other snacks. The food was exciting and so creatively and carefully put together - absolutely worth a visit.
Read morePros: lighting, service, food choices
Cons: none
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Jenniferfs
Points +32
amazing food! - Edit
Fantastisk god frukost, bästa frukosten vi hade under vår tre veckors resa här och där i Asien. Fräscht ställe men mycket bra frukost set. Vi unnade oss en hel del på vår söndags brunch och det va mycket värt pengarna!
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rklevens
Points +519
Excellent vegan food - Edit
I visit 8ablish every time I go to Tokyo. I've enjoyed everything I tried and often take some goodies to go.
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Hejmumrik
Points +17
Amazing! - Edit
Great food, a lot of fun options. They have a regular menu and one with daily specials. Me and my vegan boyfriend have been in Tokyo for five days and already visited twice! The staff is very friendly and the opening hours are great!
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endofcity
Points +462
Lovely little place - Edit
I'd strongly recommend 8ablish for vegans visiting Tokyo. Such a welcoming and comfortable vibe with really nice staff in nicely decorated dining room.
Read moreFood is freshly prepared and tasty. European focussed flavours, leaning towards Mediterranean / Italian.
The service is what makes this place stand out. I had a great time here. Top marks.
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VictorHugoLimachi
Points +381
Boutique veganism on a plate! - Edit
I had the sovlaki set dish, which tasted very good. Highly recommend this place!
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juliabernard
Points +78
Tasty and refined vegan food - Edit
Many people claim that this is one of the best vegan restaurants in Tokyo so I had to go there.
Read moreIt was pretty easy to find and the location is really nice.
The stuff is very nice.
We ordered a salad with raspberry vinegar, hummus and spaghetti. Salad was good but rather small and not very filling. It is very rare to eat hummus in Japan but this one was good although I prefer less strong taste.
Spaghetti was amazing. We waited for it for a long time, probably because I chose the gluten free version but it was so delicious!!!
This is a very good place but I prefer more simple places.
Pros: 100% vegan, friendly stuff, various dishes
Cons: small portions
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Jackiedfk
Points +42
Wonderful! - Edit
Food was delicious, reasonable portions, price was fair, and they had dessert! And they accept credit cards, which isn't common in Japan.
Read morePros: Friendly , Creative , Delicious
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drewEnvent
Points +13
Best Restaurant I Have Ever Been To! - Edit
This place is amazing!!! My wife is vegetarian currently but trying to go vegan. I currently still eat meat but definitely enjoy vegan food. This place hands down is the best place I have ever been to. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The tofu is amazing like nothing I have had before! They also have some pretty good Japanese Sake. I recommend this place very highly. The atmosphere is so calming and inviting as well. Anytime we are in Tokyo area we will be stopping here for sure!
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Healthnutinjapan
Points +11
Beautiful Food - Edit
Personally many restaurants disappoint me me Japan with their overuse of mayonnaise fried items and just horrible tasting dishes that I wouldn't serve to anyone. This place is the opposite of that. Very well prepared and take pride in their food preparation. The restaurant has a clean welcoming environment and even my meat eating friends said the food was awesome and want to come back. Other restaurants could learn a lot from here. Going again today!
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Kangarupe
Points +184
Very lovely - Edit
8ablish was a great little find. The restaurant is accessed by the stairs to the left of their ground floor shop. Very nice environment. Often times vegan locations are lacking space/pleasant ambience etc. This is a date night spot (which is not to say you couldn't go alone, I certainly did) very very nice environment and the prices of their food do reflect that. I had a a tofu/tempeh/veggie kabob with pita bread and tzatziki sauce which I posted a picture of ~$17. Definitely visit if you're got time and you're not on a super tight budget. Very close to the very hard to miss united nations university and the (Christian?) college, and the Kirin Ichiban bar. I walked there from Shubuya which is very doable, also close to a Ginza line subway stop.
Read morePros: Ambience, Friendly, English speaking/menu
Cons: Price for some
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MarinaS
Points +72
Best vegan restaurant in Tokyo - Edit
We had so much luck to find this restaurant in our last day in Tokyo!
Read moreIt has a great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food made of high quality ingredients. We had a Vitamin salade and Tofu tempeh souvlaki - it was just fantastic! Dark cherry tart for dessert was very tasty as well. And we were happy to receive a treat - an ice cream with caramel.
Highly recommend this restaurant and hope to visit it again one day.
Pros: Exellent food, friendly staff, great atmosphere
Cons: none
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DanielAbrahamsson
Points +40
Fine dining in Tokyo - Edit
The best place I have visited in Tokyo so far! I will be back. Really good food, friendly staff, clean and cosy atmosphere.
Read moreThe food is really high quality with a super presentation. Look at the photos. It tastes as good as it looks. I will definitely come back here. My favorite so far is the souvlaki with tzatziki. The fried potatoes with coriander was exiting. Try it, you won´t be disappointed!
The only negative is the size of the wine glasses, two sips and you are out.
They don´t serve food between 15-17, only tea.
Pros: Excellent food!, Excellent staff!, Excellent place!
Cons: Size of wine glasses
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Mangoamy
Points +32
great service - Edit
The staff were really lovely and they kept my glass of water filled. Not pushy or irritated when you take your time to order, and when I asked for suggestions they were happy to help out. The food was really good, large serving size and delicious. I had the caramelised nut tart for desert which was delicious. As I was paying the cashier was really friendly. Overall was a really lovely lunch in a good atmosphere.
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Ena
Points +285
Vegan nouvelle cuisine - Edit
This is my favourite vegan restaurant ever!
Read moreThe food is really tasty and you can notice a research behind both the recepes and the presentation of the dishes.
They do not use a lot of salty sauces that cover the taste of the vegetables which it's something I loved.
Obs! This is a restaurant, not a café or a fast food so if you are in a hurry or if you do not have time to deeply appreciate the master behind this kind of kitchen then it's the wrong place to choose.
The atmosphere is really quiet, the waiters are very kind and helpful.
Guest
curiosity3
Points +103
Desynchronized dining - Edit
Disappointing with the typical hang-ups in Japanese restaurants of a western style. It starts with the one menu per table thing. Does it cost that much more to hand out one menu per person? Would you like me to bring my own toilet paper as well?
Read moreMy appetizer arrived 10 minutes after we placed our order. My friend’s appetizer arrived another 20 minutes later, so a grand total of 30 minutes after order placed. That the individual dishes of a course – say appetizers – aren’t served at the same time so that all guests can enjoy them at the same time is a problem that often occurs in western-style restaurants here. This alone in my view deserves two stars taken off the rating. Same thing happened with the main dishes – served nearly 20 minutes apart.
Food quality was mixed. I got off on the wrong foot with the “feta cheese style tofu and vegetables”. There was absolutely nothing “feta cheese”-like about this. This was simply firm tofu cut into small cubes and – possibly – faintly marinated. To me it tasted like plain tofu. I then had the ricotta style ravioli with caper cream sauce. This was nice. My friend had the lentil stew which was, nothing special but not bad either. My main was the souvlaki with pita. This was very good. Except that the so-called tzatziki sauce just wasn’t a tzatziki sauce at all. To be precise, it was neither tzatziki nor sauce. Instead it tasted like herbed sour tofu cream cheese. I know what I’m talking about. Tzatziki is easy to veganize since vegan yoghurt is available in these lands. I'll send them a jar of what it's supposed to taste like on the next few weeks. Anyway, the skewer comes with a couple of tofu cubes, a couple of tempeh cubes, a couple of sweet potato slices and a couple of other veggies. All items are marinated and taste great. My friend had the tempeh with tahini sauce which was also quite good. In fact, I would say this is the first place in Tokyo I have been to that seems to know how to handle tempeh. We didn’t have it but I suspect that desert might be the best part of the menu. Atmosphere in the place is more that of an “evening café” rather than a restaurant. Seating is comfortable enough but not very comfortable. And, as so often in Tokyo, spacing of tables is tight. This should really be a 2-star review but considering the lack of better competitors...
Pros: Some effort at creativity , Good wine list
Cons: Delayed and desynchronized serving, Menu items hit or miss
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Natski
Points +41
LOVE IT! Amazing design, food, staff, atmosphere - Edit
Fabulous! Really love this place, the vibe, food, atmosphere and everything a perfect lunch spot, I definitely need to try for dinner.
Read moreThey have a few lunch plates which makes it easy to order everything fresh and delicious. I tried the special Christmas dessert roll - very yummy!
I am a vegan and an interior designer so this place certainly checks off both things...
It's worth a visit - enjoy!
Pros: Food, Atmosphere , Design
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