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.
399 Reviews
First Review by BlisterBlue
lancealot
Points +248
Great little place in heart of shinjuku - Edit
Tried the teriyaki dish which had a base of rice and some salad, was very happy with it. Quick service and reasonably priced
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Jennidaca
Points +1694
Good desserts and delicious food - Edit
We really liked the food, although it's a bit pricey. There are small plates for what they cost. The seasonal dessert was delicious.
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vwilliamson
Points +19
Fantastic food! - Edit
We stopped in for lunch, without a reservation, and they were able to seat us quickly. The food was amazing, especially the pasta. We also tried some desserts, equally as tasty! The service was excellent, we would definitely come back.
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jennyc32
Points +4392
Heavenly Pancakes Indeed - Edit
We knew we wanted to visit this spot to get the pancakes as a dessert, but we weren't really tempted by the savoury menu to get a proper lunch or dinner here. Instead, we booked for 1.45pm just for pancakes. I'm glad we booked, as it was busy when we arrived. By 2.30pm it was really quiet.
Read moreWe ordered two rounds of heavenly pancakes and one strawberry pancakes (seasonal special). In all cases the pancakes were very different from American pancakes I've had before - more like a scone in their texture, with quite a cakey base and a slightly crisp exterior. They were quite dense, but really tasty.
The strawberry pancakes did not skimp on the strawberries, and they were flavoursome too. The heavenly pancakes came with an assortment of fruit, plus nuts and seeds. Both sets came with cream and ice cream, both of which were delicious. No complaints at all about the pancakes, we were three very happy customers!
For drinks, we tried the raspberry cream soda - the cream is actually a scoop of ice cream. It was tasty!
Service was friendly and quite fast - there is a note to say the pancakes take about 15 minutes to prepare, so our expectations were well managed.
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khanyisilevdh
Points +158
amazing japanese vegan curry - Edit
I had green japanese curry which was so airy and delicious. in combination with the salad and rice. dessert was strawberry milk shake with soy milk which didn’t taste artificial but with real strawberries so I liked that too, wish to comeback for breakfast or lunch to try the pancakes!
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gigglygarbanzo
Points +117
So good I forgot to take pictures - Edit
Really tasty. We loved everything we ordered. The vegan quiche, green curry, cutlets plate, pasta, and the vegan mayo with the fries were all great!
Read moreCoffee was okay, but more than made up for by the food.
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KirstyLee1
Points +119
Delicious lunch and dessert - Edit
The staff were friendly and the place was cozy.
Read moreWe got the tofu quiche (ate it before thinking to take a photo, oops!), teriyaki bowl, the strawberry special with pastry and the pancakes. Everything was insane, so many flavours, the crust on the strawberry dessert was so crunchy! We are back in Tokyo in 9 days and are wanting to go back.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-30
Pros: Lots of options for lunch and dessert items, So much flavour!!
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Danielsass
Points +156
Decent - Edit
Taste was really nice, staff as everyone in Japan super lovely. Just the portion could've been bigger. The meat replacement tasted amazing! However, most of my plate was just plain rice with lettuce leafs.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-24
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leahxruss
Points +99
BEST MUSHROOMS EVER!!! - Edit
Holy heck, cute as heck but also the best mushrooms in oil I’ve ever had in my life
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V3g3t4bl35
Points +18
OMG what a treat! - Edit
Fantastic vegan food in the heart of Tokyo. Tasty, pretty, wholesome food. I haven't had anything to compare with the creme brulée in a decade! Truly an incredible find.
Read morePros: Creme brulée , Tortilla rolls
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Meijiku
Points +1607
Delicious brunch - Edit
Came here just to try the fluffy pancakes and were super satisfied! Do not expect the classic fluffy pancakes, they remind more of a very spongy cake, anyway they were super delicious. I also got the matcha latte with soy milk which was very good.
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downunderdave
Points +176
Great menu. Good service. - Edit
A very varied menu, and even pancakes and vegan ice cream! Loved it. Great lunch spot.
Read morePros: Great menu , Good service, Excellent vegan ice cream
Cons: None
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totalfilth
Points +1162
Yum - Edit
So good all around. Everything was excellent. The Karage was very juicy.
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ChanelleRodeka
Points +737
Very nice - Edit
I came here two days in a row.
Read moreQuite a large place over 3 levels. Casual relaxed atmosphere, and free wifi so nice for dining solo.
On first visit I had pancakes and the karaage “chicken” both delicious, especially the chicken!
On my second visit I had the soy cutlet, also very nice.
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saraha01
Points +55
Vegan and gluten free options!! - Edit
I had the strawberry gf pancakes and they were yummy 👍🏻
Read moreSoy latte was a little small for the price.
Would definitely go back
Pros: Strawberry pancakes , Friendly staff
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joseyg
Points +628
Great deserts - Edit
Lovely food, with a range of non-Japanese choices. Western food and deserts.
Read moreTakes card, contactless and cash.
Pros: Vegan options
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bquon21
Points +94
Great vegan option! - Edit
Service was quick and great! Food was really simple and tasty. We tried the oil mushroom appetizer, the chicken teriyaki, and the chicken cutlets. 4.5 stars because they didn’t have the amazing chicken sandwich we tried in the Kyoto branch.
Read morePros: Good food, Quick service, Great location
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terezaswetikova
Points +258
Ok - Edit
It was ok but I am not sure what the hype about the pancakes is. They are good but not excellent.
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EddyNumb
Points +537
Incredible Pancakes! - Edit
Quaint and intimate spot in Shinjuku that just so happens to have the most delicious pancakes on the globe. Menu also features faux meat, rice dishes and sizable drink options. Friendly bilingual staff and a dazzling array of Brit pop music pumps thru the speakers.
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luigurl7
Points +458
Yummy fluffy pancakes and more - Edit
A rustic and homely little vegan restaurant in Shinjuku. Reservation is a must. There are set and ala carte options, sweet and savoury. I ordered the soy teriyaki rice meal with a side of their soup of the day, and my husband got pancakes with a rum and raisin ice cream. My savoury dish was delicious but the pancakes were excellent for me - they were light and fluffy. For dessert, we got creme brulee which was good, not too sweet. But also, you can pick up your Tokyo vegan/vegetarian map and guide from here which were helpful and informative.
Read morePros: Yummy food especially the pancakes, Great service and atmosphere
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M3lu
Points +68
Definitely worth it! - Edit
We really enjoyed the food, it was yummy and in great quantity.
Read moreA bit expensive though, but as all vegan food in Japan.
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MariaSpb
Points +281
A lot of people, but worth waiting - Edit
After walking around the Akihabara district, we decided to have lunch at this cafe, there was a small line at the door, after about 10 minutes of waiting, we were seated at a pleasant table on the second floor. We ordered a set with soy meat and rice, corn soup, tofu quiche and ginger ale. All the dishes were very tasty, the service was fast enough, all the staff were polite, a very positive experience.
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helena2201
Points +78
Heavenly pancakes - Edit
A must try sweet dish in Tokyo. So fluffy with real taste vanilla ice cream.
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hwing
Points +2947
Scrumptious vegan pancakes! - Edit
Had made a reservation in advance online for the Shinjuku location for 12pm for a Sunday but the restaurant was nearly empty when I arrived so I could have been seated immediately as a walk-in. That said, by the end of my meal, the restaurant was filling up.
Read moreOrdered the following:
- Heavenly Pancakes: LOVED these pancakes paired with cream, a scoop of ice cream, and berries. Would be enjoyed a third pancake (as it only comes with two) and more fruit to provide more freshness to the sugary plate, but otherwise wouldn’t change anything.
- Sweet Potato Mont Blanc Pancakes (seasonal): also delicious pancakes paired with a very sweet caramel-like sauce. This was too sweet for my taste but my partner actually preferred this version of the pancakes, so it’s up to your personal preference and sweet tooth cravings.
- Tofu Quiche (side dish): A bit bland as it has a very mild and subtle but pleasant taste. Could use more seasoning. Decent portion size for a side dish. Appreciated something savory to balance out my palate with the sweetness of the pancakes.
- Masala Chai: Refreshing although make sure to thoroughly stir because the first sip was a bit pungent. Heavy on the ice cubes which meant less actual chai for the price so that was a bit disappointing.
Overall, I’d totally eat at AIN SOPH again next time I’m in Japan, especially knowing there are a few locations available!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-19
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sau_boo
Points +31
Cute little place with nice food. - Edit
There was a good spread of options across appetizers, mains and desserts. I tried Hayashi rice and Quiche, both were very good. Must try.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Music
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VegaNapoletano
Points +1404
Must-Try Place - Edit
This vegan restaurant, with multiple locations, offers an amazing Japanese fusion menu. I absolutely loved it: it was my first lunch and my last dinner in Japan. Every dish was delicious, from the starters to the omelettes, and from the main courses to the desserts. The price is slightly higher than average, but it’s well worth it.
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KyleVannoy
Points +142
A must stop for us - Edit
One of my partner and I’s favorites. A must stop while in Tokyo
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN
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