Its first restaurant est. 2010 is located in Ginza near Higashi Ginza station. Re-opened 2016 after refurbishment, the ground floor now houses a vegan patisserie and Truberry cafe serving cold-pressed juices and smoothies. The second to fourth floor is the restaurant where fine, plant-based Japanese fusion lunches are served 11:30-3pm (last order 2:30pm), then tea time 2:30-5pm (dessert only), then dinner from 6pm. With reservation sushi will be available. Open Mon 11:30am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm.
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211 Reviews
First Review by jacqui2
hyejinkmy
Points +146
Vegan ice cream - Edit
Had vegan ice cream. The chocolate and vanilla are OK. I liked the rum and raisin a bit less. Scoops on the small side and the texture initially too hard. Tastes a lot of soy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-25
Pros: Chocolate flavor , Store atmosphere , Quality of ingredients
Cons: Size of scoops , Raisin rum flavor , Price
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HCMex
Points +216
Pretty good, but not great meal - Edit
Overall the traditional bento box meal with the pancakes were tasty but hard to justify given the price point. Portions were great and taste was there for most things aside from some tomato based soup and the matcha. My partner had requested a bit of soy milk for her coffee and it came in a small cup but were charged 480 Yen for it, seemed a bit excessive.
Read moreIf you want a nice vegan restaurant experience then definitely check them out but a lot was left to be desired service wise.
Pros: Pancakes
Cons: Price, Service
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Ronnor
Points +90
Impressive Japanese Bento - Edit
The Ginza store is small with very limited seats, so it’s better to make a reservation. The Japanese Bento is impressive with spinach curry, Karaage, and tofu side dish. Tomato soup was also rich and flavorful. Big portion for me. Very recommend!
Read morePros: Spinach curry, Tomato soup, Karaage
Cons: No drinks included in the set
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toastinthetoaster
Points +17
A bit pricey for what it is, they sell cactus leather - Edit
Good food, but I honestly didn’t feel that 4,200 yen for a lunch and a drink was reflected in the meal. I got the pancakes but regret not getting something else. Kombucha was OK, probably wouldn’t recommend. Salad was quite small and alright, but not amazing.
Read moreAs a bonus though, they sell cactus leather, which is a high-quality vegan leather which I highly recommend.
Pros: Cactus Leather
Cons: Price, Portion Size, Flavourless Salad
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LigeiaSmith
Points +614
Fantastic Experience - Edit
Be sure to make a reservation well in advance as it’s super in demand and it’s not hard to see why.
Read moreI ordered the kisshoten, a five course dinner. Each course was phenomenal in its own way.
I opted for the pancakes for 1500yen extra and I am SO glad I did!!! To say it was a religious experience would be an understatement! I never knew something as simple as pancakes could be so incredible.
Pros: Amazing food, Good service , Worth the price
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Akari000
Points +479
Amazing pancake! But super pricey x( - Edit
The menu was only three choices (
Read morecurry or pancake or bento) when we went at 1:30, the pancake was really amazing!
But I was surprised with the price, everything was super pricey.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-11
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MrMinajx
Points +81
Really Cute and Cozy - Edit
It’s really calming and delicious filling food! ✨
Read morePros: The Atmosphere relaxing , Food delicious , Staff really friendly
Cons: Place is too small :(
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LéonieMengjuChang
Points +1187
Many choices, better to make reservations - Edit
This is my second visit. I'd like to have dinner but was told they stopped serving at 18 when I was there at near 20. Pricey, though, worth trying.
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VickyVukovich
Points +73
Long wait but totally worth it - Edit
Make a reservation because the place is tiny to avoid a long wait. It was totally worth it though. The pancakes are divine. It will all be on my YouTube channel (where I review lots of vegan restaurants) so please check it out and subscribe. It’s NonStopTravelVV on YouTube.
Read morePros: Pancakes!!!
Cons: Staff is slow
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babybites
Points +121
One of the best vegan spots of my whole trip - Edit
I kept hearing about Ain Soph and had to make it over to see what all the hype was about. It turns out everyone was so right, the food here was phenomenal! We got the Fukurokuju bento set which included the most heavenly salad. Of course we had to share the pancakes for dessert and I was in love 🥰 I can’t wait to visit again someday in the future. 🤍
Read morePros: Bento , Heavenly pancakes , Amazing service
Cons: Pricey
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veganfoodiechristine
Points +228
Best meal of my Japan trip! - Edit
Visited on September 28, 2023. During my recent visit to Japan, I finally had the chance to enjoy a meal at Ain Soph., a fantastic vegan restaurant with a few locations across Japan. I opted for the fukurokuju bento from their lunch menu, and it turned out to be the best meal of our trip! Even my omnivore partner loved it! The pricing at 3470 yen per bento was very reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. It was our last meal in Japan and the perfect way to conclude our trip. We went to the Ginza location!
Read moreI ordered: matcha soy latte, fukurokuju bento, tiramisu
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KateTelford
Points +63
Amazing pancakes - Edit
We turned up knowing lunch service was over and they were just serving tea and dessert but thought we would try it anyway. There seemed to be a lot of things ‘sold out’ but we both had pancakes (mine the ‘strawberry special’ and my partners the ‘heavenly pancakes’) and they were really delicious. Both came with fruit, cream, ice cream and syrup. It was fairly expensive though, the most we have paid for any food whilst in Tokyo!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-05
Pros: Amazing pancakes , Nice restaurant
Cons: Expensive
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miltoky
Points +700
Great bento box - Edit
I was asked whether I had a reservation, which I didn't, but it didn't matter anyway because they were able to seat me in the restaurant; so you may need one if it's busy. I had the bento lunch set. The staff member described each part of the meal as they put it on the table. It was delicious and filling, but a little bit expensive. I also had a matcha tiramisu from the shop on the first floor. It was really good.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Good portions, Friendly staff
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uncurtaining
Points +53
Amazing bento lunch - Edit
Very glad I stopped in Ginza to visit Ain Soph. Absolutely delicious. The large bento may be on the pricy side (not sure honestly) but it felt very worth it to me. A filling but light meal. I wasn't sure I'd like the soy meat because I usually don't like fake meats, but it's just some kind of compressed soy, like tofu skins, and has a bit of a savory, juicy flavor.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-02
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RamprasadSundar
Points +33
Vegan food at its best - Edit
Worth the time and search for the best Vegan food in Tokyo. Great variety and taste pallete #Veganuary
Read morePros: Christmas Set Meal, Pancakes, Hot Coco
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rawharton
Points +664
Great vegan lunch service - Edit
We stopped on for lunch and were delighted with the vegan menu and attentive service. The restaurant is on the third floor. The smooth concrete walls and wood floors/trim contribute to the building’s charm. My husband had the mushroom hayashi rice (in a brown tomato gravy) entree and I had the bento box. The salad and dressing were fresh, light, and flavorful. Some of the reviews imply that it’s expensive for small portions, but I thought the portions were generous. I believe you get what you pay for. It costs more to use quality ingredients , especially when using plant-based ingredients not pre-made products. This restaurant only uses fresh healthy ingredients. We truly appreciate having quality plant-based dining options and really enjoyed our time here. I highly recommend you trying as well. Enjoy!
Read morePros: Everything is fresh and vegan. , Excellent service , Delicious food
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carolynGavin
Points +40
Do not go - Edit
Incredibly disappointing food. Very expensive and for that kind of price I expected something truly memorable, or at least edible. It was awful.
Read morePros: Salad, Soup, Cookie
Cons: Everything else
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EmiliaLouers
Points +772
Good pancakes - Edit
It was good but expensive, and the staff doesn't speak English very well. Service was a bit too rushed.
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CamillaPet
Points +21
Cena vegana saziante a Ginza - Edit
Locale pulito, staff gentile, cibo buono e saziante
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vagovegano
Points +5151
Great presentation, but food was just okay… - Edit
There were some mixed reviews on this place, but I decided to give it a try anyways. I heard the pancakes were very good here, but that menu item was sold out unfortunately. I chose to have the Kissyo Ten dinner which came with salad, soup, a kissho box, a 3 piece sushi side, dessert and a drink. It was actually a lot of food in my opinion and the presentation was amazing. However, the main kissho box was lackluster. The ikura used for one of the sushi pieces was eerily close to the real thing, but I was told it was seaweed based. The salad and the cold soup which came before the box were much better in my opinion. I’m not sure I would come back.
Read morePros: Very nice restaurant with 3 floors, Great food presentation , Very good location near shopping area in Ginza
Cons: Receptionist was not very welcoming , Food was not as good as I was hoping
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shifon
Points +78
Not as good as it used to be - Edit
To be honest, it’s gone downhill a bit.
Read moreFood is OK, but pricy and a bit pretentious to be honest.
I used to love their pancake and tiramisu. But somehow they taste different now.
Pros: Food is ok
Cons: Pricy, A bit rude sometimes
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bettafrg
Points +2371
Fancy delicious Japanese food - Edit
Ain Soph Ginza is the only restaurant in the Ain Soph group specialized in Japanese food. Close to Kabukiza and Higashi Ginza station, this restaurant is cozy and charming. It’s pretty expensive, but definitely worth it (especially the dinner menu).
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itsrinokt_
Points +4154
Delicious but pricy - Edit
Went there for lunch with my coworkers. Had a 3,470yen bento. Very fulfilling and enjoyable. The restaurant is located in Ginza station, so maybe that reflects the food price.
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jess988
Points +148
Good but expensive - Edit
The food was really good, as I’ve come to expect at Ain Soph. But I couldn’t help but feel a bit overcharged, as it’s so much more expensive than the other locations yet the food is exactly the same! And served in smaller portions! To be fair, we went in the evening so had to order a set. We got the 4 course ‘everything’ set and it cost over double what we have paid at other locations (shinjuku and Kyoto). And we normally order everything at the other locations (mains, sides, desserts, drinks). It just doesn’t add up haha. The service is excellent, as it is at the other locations. I just expected a little bit more for the price difference.
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DonRainbow
Points +569
The best fo the best - Edit
Amazing Japanese food, I was blown away
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-22
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ValerieSherpa
Points +38
Frustrating - Edit
I recently made a reservation at this restaurant for a special occasion, but my experience was incredibly disappointing. To my surprise, the restaurant canceled my reservation at the last minute, leaving me without any alternative plans.
Read moreThe lack of communication and consideration from the staff was extremely frustrating, especially since I had gone out of my way to make this reservation well in advance. It's incredibly unprofessional to cancel a reservation without any notice or explanation, and it shows a complete lack of respect for their customers' time and effort.
As a result of this experience, I would strongly caution anyone considering dining at this restaurant to think twice. The level of customer service and professionalism exhibited by this establishment is subpar, and there are far better dining options available that will treat their customers with the respect they deserve.
Canceling a reservation at the last minute is unacceptable, and I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a reliable and enjoyable dining experience.
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Smi
Points +518
Overpriced even for Ginza - Edit
The food was good but quite expensive. We had a salad, a soup, a plate with sushi and a dessert. Everything was okay to good (the dessert was great) but not mind blowing (which I kinda expected for the price and description)
Read morePros: Vegan stuff, Exclusive setting
Cons: Expensive , Small amount
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