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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.


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389 Reviews

First Review by BlisterBlue

HayleySand

Points +133

Vegan
18 May 2018

Decent vegan meal

Food was good, menu seemed really small though. Not that many mains to choose from. Didnt get a chace to try dessert. Was nice to find a healthy vegan option!

Pros: cute place all vegan

Cons: small menu expensive

ckdouds

Points +30

Vegan
13 May 2018

You must get the pancakes!

Seriously, you must order these pancakes! They are different from American pancakes - more like a mix of pancakes and biscuits - and more of a dessert than a meal. We ordered two lunch meals - the green and red curries - and the pancakes for dessert. The curries were pretty good, though the green curry portion wasn't too filling. We arrived 10 min before they opened, and a line had already formed out front. You should expect a wait. Overall, would definitely recommend. One of the better meals we had in Tokyo.

Cons: wait time

oasisisao

Points +276

Vegetarian
13 May 2018

Good

Not the best but good for a vegan meal. Prices are high but maybe it’s because we went for dinner. The food was good but maybe a bit pretentious. Let me explain: looks and sounds fancy but it’s a bit superficial, I’ve tried better, more homemade, more affordable meals in Japan. Still good for a vegan meal in the city. I tried the 3200 yen course and I enjoyed trying many different things but still think it’s overpriced. My partner had the paella L size and it was still small ration and mostly rice and not much else. However, the restaurant is cute and romantic at night, good aesthetics. Would like to try lunch there.

Pros: Vegan, Nice looking place

Cons: Rather expensive, Small portions

EmmaJ

Points +261

Vegan
20 Apr 2018

Tasty & fresh

We ordered a tasting platter which included a little bit of several dishes (salad, soup, tortilla, herb tea and dessert), a rice & mushroom dish, waffles and a mint tea. Came to 6800 Yen (about £50) which is a little steep for lunch but the staff were lovely and food was delicious

Pros: All vegan menu, Delicious desserts including pancakes & waffles , Friendly staff

Cons: Bit pricey

JoannaWatts

Points +429

Vegan
17 Apr 2018

Great food

We ended up eating here twice because it was the closest vegan place to our hotel. Had some tasty dishes - the mushroom dish was very tasty and the desserts were awesome. However this place was expensive! We have now been traveling around Japan for 10 day and this place has been the priciest so far. Some dishes were worth the money but many were not. Atmosphere was nice and there were good touches like fruit infused water and vegan desserts to buy and take away.

Pros: Lovely desserts, Nice atmosphere

Cons: expensive

SavanahDawnWaters

Points +61

Vegan
07 Apr 2018

Best vegan pancakes!

The most amazing pancakes I've had since going vegan. Definitely worth the price tag. The mushroom curry is also quite good too! They have some great little takeaway items such as a traditional Japanese style pudding. Super tasty!

Pros: Cute interior decorations, Nice staff, PANCAKES

陳彥達

Points +44

Vegan
06 Apr 2018

Good taste, good service!

That’s is an awesome meal. There are kinds of foods in the menu, every dish is delicate and all have cudgeled cook’s mind and the waiter’s service is also friendly. If I’ll visit Tokyo in the future I will go there again.

Pros: Good taste, Good service

Cons: some old at decoration

nolley.nolley

Points +144

Vegan
05 Apr 2018

Heavenly vegan pancakes:)

It’s extremely delicious and the best vegan pancakes I’ve ever had. You’d better go there and enjoy when you come to Shinjuku, Tokyo. I’d like to go back again and try another dishes.

Pros: It’s located very near from Shinjuku 3-chome stati

Cons: none

VegUnicorn

Points +52

Vegetarian
30 Mar 2018

Shinjuku Vegan Eatery

Trendy and simple vegan food in Tokyo. The lunch menu was uncomplicated, but everything had by my party was delicious. I had the salad which had a fabulous dressing and came with veg meat and rice sides. The wine and beer options were also very good.

DublinVegan1986

Points +144

Vegan
28 Mar 2018

Fresh healthy vegan spot

A cute spot with a nice but small menu.
Very fresh and healthy well balances meals.
Saw comments about slow service but didn't experience this at all.

Pros: fresh and healthy

katastrofa

Points +64

Vegan
25 Mar 2018

vegan pancake

The pancake course is very good, but the rest is a bit meh. Try the beer cocktails. Other dishes are OK.

Pros: vegan pancakes, paaancaaakes!, beer cocktails

wililiams

Points +172

Vegan
24 Mar 2018

Rough Round the Edges Western Fine Dining

Interior design in this restaurant is spot on with painted concrete walls, plants and hanging lights. The menu is varied and good, but nothing special for a vegan restaurant. Perhaps this is the kind of place you might take somebody on a date. Everything comes across as healthy and organic, with vegan junk food lacking. Drinks were good - finally a properly poured beer without the giant foamy head so common to Japan!

Pros: Beautiful interior, very trendy, Right outside a metro exit so can’t miss it, Delicious food and beer, staff were very attentive

Cons: Has been inexplicably closed the last two times I , Food perhaps a little to obviously vegan / healthy, Too western, you’re in Tokyo - go eat Japanese cui

RichardMCoulthurst

Points +62

Vegan
23 Mar 2018

Worth paying a visit.

Really enjoyed the meal, had a starter, omelette, a main meal of mixed veggies and rice and based on previous reviews, the pancakes.
All very tasty and filling.....I was a bit worried I might leave still feeling peckish, hence ordering the omelette, but left feeling very satisfied.
People have mentioned the price in reviews, personally for 4000 yen I thought it good value....the pancakes where of a generous size.
However, it leads to the question, which is the better.....Journey's pancakes or Ripples' French toast?
Decisions decisions.......which one would make me go back?
I'd have to plum for....... Ripples' French toast....but I wouldn't complain either way, although Journey's main dishes are cleaner.

Pros: Fully vegan...on the whole clean and healthy.

Cons: None.

Racy

Points +43

Mostly Veg
22 Mar 2018

My first vegan restaurant

It was a bit expensive but the food was good 🖒

justybin79

Points +29

Vegetarian
21 Mar 2018

Great service, nice food.

Initially went here just before midday, but were told they were full so had to come back at 2. At 2pm, it was practically empty, so not sure why we couldn't eat earlier. However, the service was good and food was tasty, although it was quite basic.

DonKnox

Points +29

Vegetarian
18 Mar 2018

Very nice setting great food

Ain Soph Journey has no resemblance to the other Ain Soph restaurant in Ripple. See my other review. Table service nice menu food was very tasty nice ambiance

Pros: Setting and decor, vegan menu with interational and local dishes

Cons: Not so easy to find

ChantayMallett

Points +23

Vegetarian
09 Mar 2018

Lovely :)

Really lovely all vegan restaurant with lots of choices. Food was very nice and had a relaxed atmosphere.

susieandmichael

Points +38

Vegetarian
05 Mar 2018

Beautiful atmosphere

We loved the atmosphere of this restaurant and the safety of being able to order anything off the menu and knowing it would be vegetarian! (Hard to find experience in Tokyo where fish is in everything, even desserts)
Our meal was a little bit basic and pricey and not too filling -- but the people eating desserts and pancakes around us looked to be incredibly happy, so perhaps this is better as a dessert spot than a lunch spot.

Pros: Great atmosphere, Desserts looked good, Located centrally

Cons: A little expensive

KatherineH

Points +108

Vegetarian
27 Feb 2018

Loved our meal here

We went to this restaurant on our first night in Tokyo, it was within an easy walk of where we were staying and relatively easy to find. We really enjoyed everything we ordered, the food was full of flavour and presented beautifully. We especially loved the vegan creme brulee - I desperately wanted to go back for more the next night but we were in a different part of town.

Pros: Lovely, quiet setting inside., Food was delicious, Beautiful presentation, even of table water etc

RowenaCottle

Points +44

Vegan
13 Feb 2018

Best meal we had in Tokyo

So good we came back for a second time. The sets are a great way to try a bunch of stuff. The pancakes are a MUST try! Best pancakes I have ever had. Also loved the pudding, tiramisu and cookies that they sell as well (good for snacks on a Shinkansen!). Highly highly recommend.

Pros: delicious food, good atmosphere

Cons: bit more expensive than we were used to

jadetaylak

Points +66

Vegan
15 Jan 2018

favourite spot in Tokyo

Atmosphere is Devine. Beautiful fresh menu with even better deserts. Epic cocktails and organic wines. This place is not to be missed, perfect for date nights. 10/10 recommend xx thank you

Pros: atmosphere, amazing food, great service

EmmaCebuliak

Points +1890

Vegan
15 Dec 2017

Lovely Atmosphere & Staff

I came in here to inquire about take-away meal options for going to the airport, and although they don't offer any meals for take-away, the staff were exceptionally kind and helped me look up options at the airport online. The atmosphere inside was very pleasant and I'll go back for sure next time I'm in Tokyo. I bought some biscotti, which was really good, and a Christmas stolen bread for my family also.

Pros: Nice staff, Pleasant atmosphere, Great location

darjeelinq

Points +80

Vegan
14 Dec 2017

Wonderful

An adorable place with delicious food! It was my first day in Tokyo and I was a bit nervous about how eating would be but this place exceeded my expectations! I had tomato soup with brown rice and salad, pancakes and tiramisu pudding, all of which were completely delicious!!! Amazing service and place, I definitely plan on coming back at least once in my stay!

JanineBarthel

Points +310

Vegan
02 Dec 2017

Delightful

We went for lunch two times because we just love the pancakes (1500yen) so much. I had visited 1.5 years ago and was equally blown away by how GOOD they were. My fiance tried the matcha pancakes (1800yen) and enjoyed them a lot. We also shared a side of fried soy chicken (700yen) and thought it was really delicious but it was a rather small serving.
The complimentary water is so good too!
Service was always great, quick and friendly. Make sure to reserve a spot online or in the restaurant beforehand.

Pros: all vegan, insanely good pancakes

Cons: quite pricey but worth it

Charberto

Points +61

Vegan
29 Nov 2017

Loved the mushroom curry!

We went back a few times whilst in Shinjuku. I has the mushroom curry both times as it was delicious and very filling! Had a spiced orange warm cocktail which was lovely and the tiramisu was divine!

Sad I didn't try the pancakes they looked epic... Will have to grab them next time I travel to Japan!

Pros: 100% vegan, Friendly staff, Nice restaurant

Cons: Some may say it's expensive but the quality of the

SandraVentura

Points +452

Vegan
16 Sep 2017

best pancakes ever

Ain soph has few restaurants in tokyo and after being in the burger place, we decided to try that one, which is a little bit fancy.
The food was great, the winner was my plate of pancakes !! Definitly amazing !

Pros: pancakes

Cons: close early

schonstal

Points +274

Vegan
11 Sep 2017

Amazing Pancakes

These were the best pancakes I've ever had.

The karaage was also very good.




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