Vegan
International
Japanese
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Vegan restaurant featuring plant-based Japanese fusion meals and seasonal desserts. This branch est. 2013 is located in Shinjuku-ku District, and has party space available for rental. Last lunch order is 3pm, last dessert order 4pm. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Sun 6:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm.
395 Reviews
First Review by BlisterBlue
swiss_traveler
Points +63
Very cute location - Edit
Friendly staff, good food and cute interior.
Read moreI wish there were mere vegan local food but that’s just my preference.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-30
Pros: Staff, Food, Location
Cons: Not many local dishes
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Yubamama
Points +121
Okay food but expensive - Edit
Second time eating here. Seems like the price has gone up a bit and the food is okay.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-13
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Vnz
Points +1043
Delightful food at tokyo prices - Edit
Completely vegan restaurant located near the Shinjuku Gyoen.
Read moreIt offers plenty of great options and the 2 I chose were really good and a pure delight.
At first I was kinda shocked by the high price, but later I realized it's a normal price in Tokyo.
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BoogieBoi
Points +79
Pretty pricy but very good food - Edit
All vegan restaurant that transparently notes all allergens! we had the teriyaki soy chicken and the glutenfree pasta genovese.
Read moreFor starters we had a tomato-chickpea soup and a salad respectively.
The food was quite tasty, however we easily had space for desserts, which is fine because they were great, but for the price you could expect bigger portions...
The vibe is cozy and has a very european vibe.
The menu was in english and japanese, the server spoke good english and the toilets were clean, for what it's worth ;)
If you don't have the biggest hunger and some spare money, I would recommend this place😄
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-04
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asy137
Points +2593
I love this place and its people - Edit
We loved our visit to AIN SOPH Journey. The staff was super friendly and the place is lovely.
Read moreWe tried the Green Curry, the Teriyaki Chicken with rice, the appetiser the quiche and we loved everything. For dessert we also tried the pancakes and the pudding.
This place is wonderful, in glad we could drop by.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-02
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Mandy_Fu
Points +4814
Exceptional food - Edit
Quite pricy compared to other places but the quality of the food is worth it. I had the tortilla wrap and the caramel nut brownie. Both were delicious. Would love to visit again and to try other dishes.
Read morePros: No reservation needed
Cons: Very little Japanese dishes on menu, A bit pricy
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atothejay
Points +62
The greatest food I have ever had! - Edit
I was a little nervous when we arrived in Tokyo that I wouldn't be able to eat very much, this place proved me wrong in the most delicious way.
Read moreThe staff are absolutely amazing and so sweet.
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laurenjach
Points +453
A reliable vegan spot - Edit
Ain Soph has multiple locations, including several in Tokyo and 1 in Kyoto. We tried the one in Shinjuku (Tokyo) and it was very good. I really enjoyed the raspberry cream soda and the crème brûlée. They also sell a few items - I purchased a small cactus leather purse from the location in Kyoto.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-19
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LHG82AD
Points +53
Excellent restaurant - Edit
Still excellent. Was there last year. Staff remembered me. Menu around the same. Burger and ice cream great. All vegan
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Ambiance
Cons: None
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plant_ideas
Points +361
Delicious! - Edit
This is a great place! Come and eat here. Lots of different choices on the menu and everything is vegan. I had a lovely fresh salad this time but must come back again to try one of the burgers. I also had the craft ginger ale which was very refreshing. Highly recommended.
Read moreUpdate:
Reader, I did go back and the Ripple Cheese Burger was fantastic!
Also recommend the tasty soy bites: Karaage.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-08
Pros: Delicious food , Fast and friendly service , Great vibes
Cons: Not accessible for anyone with mobility issues.
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SquirrelDi
Points +6805
Amazing chocolate gateau - Edit
Delicious rich chocolate gateau. Warming drinks. Very friendly and cozy place. Great food and service.
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eadesh
Points +188
More desserts on the menu than main dishes - Edit
The main draw appears to be the Heavenly Pancakes. In fact, that was the sign out front and it wasn't clear that the restaurant was Ain Soph until I looked on the menu. There were a large number of dessert dishes on the menu, but the savory options were a bit limited. We had the teriyaki chicken, which was tasty and was served with excellent nutty brown rice with seeds. The green curry was just OK. I made the mistake of also ordering the karaage, which turned out to be the same fried chicken alternative, without the teriyaki sauce, and served with mayonnaise. I would eat here again if in the neighborhood, but wouldn't go out of my way to get here.
Read morePros: Nutty brown rice with seeds, Easy to find from Shinjuku station, Reasonably priced
Cons: Limited main course options
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CharleyFae
Points +1160
Yummy - Edit
A good modern Japanese restaurant. We pre-ordered the popular heavenly pancakes and are so glad we did as they are…well… heavenly.
Read moreWe also enjoyed the teriyaki dish they offer - it is my partner’s favourite of the trip so far.
We were really pleased with the food.
However, downstairs it smelt of damp and mold. Upstairs that smell went, but it looked like there was mold in the walls. Whilst this could be an interesting design choice, the smell suggests otherwise and it made me worry about hygiene safety for the workers (and a little us). That’s why I have docked a point. Staff were friendly and food came out promptly.
Must make a reservation - was popular.
Pros: Delicious food, Heavenly pancakes
Cons: Smell of damp, Reservation required (popularity)
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LaurenToh
Points +34
Super cosy and delicious food - Edit
Food is delicious and is very cozy.
Read moreThe teryiaki rice is super yummy.
Had a birthday cake for Yuuko (we are not Yuuko) 😄
Pros: Delicious food, Warm n cozy, Friendly staff
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LindaMarie24
Points +175
Good food - Edit
We had a burger with fries (which was delicious) and the soy chicken teriaki bowl (which was okay, but the rice was a bit dry). The drinks were good to. All in all the focus on much healthy vegan food (bowls, brown rice) instead of comfort food. We would come back for the burgers and maybe try some sweets.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good range of foods, Seasonal foods and drinks
Cons: Lots of choices are made healthy
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Happyvegan77
Points +158
Delicious - Edit
This is a fully vegan resto with a varied menu and delicious food. Must visit!
Read morePros: Lost of options, Fresh, Location and friendly staff
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masubee
Points +115
安心して選ぶことができる - Edit
グルテンフリーパスタランチ
Read moreもちもち食感のパスタ最高
ジェノベーゼ 舞茸とブロッコリー
Pros: 駅から近い, 1人でも気軽に入れる, 安心して過ごせる
Cons: 客席が2階で階段の勾配に気をつけて
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RebeccaWhitten
Points +711
It was ok - Edit
We visited here at 11.30am one day before catching the bullet train, the staff member seating us seemed a bit abrupt but that was fine. We were seated in an area upstairs and served quite quickly. The food was ok, nothing to write home about to be honest. The vibe was a bit strange, maybe would be better visiting at a busier time.
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larkar
Points +162
Vegan comfort food - Edit
I had a wrap with fresh vegetables and fake meat. I am usually not a fan of fake meat but it was pretty good. My husband had pasta with bolognese sauce, which was pretty good. And he had fake chicken Karagi, which was just okay. In a city of relatively few vegan restaurants, this is an oasis. They left the plastic wrapping on my wrap which made for an unpleasant first bite though.
Read morePros: Good fresh vegetables , Good flavour
Cons: Attention to detail could be better
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AdrianaMatsufuji
Points +242
Tasty food! - Edit
Place is small and fills up quickly. Upon arrival, staff said they were busy and it would take a little longer to prepare our food, but in the end it took a normal amount of time. Food is tasty!
Read moreGuest
idogut3
Points +63
Great vegan, sweet and welcoming resturant - Edit
I ate the teriyaki chicken with rice and it was really good, with avocado lettuce and sauces as a takeaway.
Read moreThe shop seller was so sweet and nice she even wrote a really sweet "thank you :)" on the takeway box.
Would definitely eat there again if I could. There are so many other amazing looking dishes!
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-04
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MarkO'Brien
Points +42
Amazing pancakes and teriyaki chicken - Edit
We had the seasonal sweet potato pancake and the teriyaki chicken plate (not pictured), they were incredible! Very tempted to keep coming back to try more things
Read moreService was quick and the atmosphere was cute. Would highly recommend if you are in Shinjuku
Pros: Pancakes, Chicken, Beef
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ChristophPährisch
Points +80
Sweet restaurant☺️ - Edit
Nice restaurant with a lot of vegan food, I would come again😋
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PocketCate97
Points +155
Good but a little overpriced - Edit
We got the green (spinach) curry and the teriyaki chickn with rice and veggies. Good, not amazing though. So much rice.
Read moreAnyway, the taste was good. Staff was very kind. I also got a brownie from their groceries, very good!
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HeiDom
Points +48
Ok - Edit
The food was ok but tasted a bit like conscience food, not fresh at all.
Read moreThe service is very nice and prompt.
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NatalieLittlejohn
Points +109
Tasty! - Edit
The restaurant has really expanded since we visited 7 years ago. Cold tofu noodles in miso broth is a must!!
Read morePros: Reasonably priced, Super delicious, Large variety on menu
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Hoffman2626
Points +437
UNBELIEVABLE! SO much food! - Edit
My wife and I ate so much here. They have multiple menus with so much to choose from. It’s always very overwhelming (in the best way) when you’re Vegan and can eat anything on the menu. We got the matcha beer and lemon beers. They were good! The lemons were grown locally in Hiroshima. We were debating getting one of the courses but decided to make our own. We got the vegetable tortilla rolls, cold tofu noodles in creamy mala sesame sauce, teriyaki deep-fried soy chicken on rice, and the heavenly pancakes! It was all great! Honestly, the heavenly pancakes are not lying. They really stole the show. We need to figure out how to make these at home now. They were so fluffy and perfect. All of the other dishes were phenomenal too. It’s the type of place with LOTS of options and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Get what you’re feeling! Share! Try a lot! We had such a great time.
Read morePros: Heavenly Pancakes , Soy chicken , Tortilla rolls
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