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This branch of Ain Soph, est. 2015, is causal cafe style unlike its other restaurants. On the menu are western-style foods like vegan burger and fries, taco salad and burritos, salad bowls, French toast, and ice cream. Has English menu. Last orders 30 min before closure, 15 min for takeaway. Location is in Kabukicho/Shinjuku near Seibu Shinjuku station north exit. CLOSED / LAST DAY DEC 30, 2020 PER OWNER FB MESSAGE.


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449 Reviews

First Review by Taipei Taurus

lauralyn

Points +104

Vegan
24 Mar 2017

Amazing vegan food!

Loved everything I tried. Great casual spot for lunch or dinner!

Thaksa

Points +340

Vegan
22 Mar 2017

Great burger

i looking for vegan and no onion no garlic. this place not much menu for it. cream source have onion, garlic.

nice staff.

free water.

Pros: good burger and many type of burger. salad.

Cons: no much menu without onion, no garlic.

Popolo

Points +24

Vegan
11 Mar 2017

So gooooood

This place is SO GOOD!!
I love the shop itself, the inside is soo cosy, especially on a freezing cold day.

I am in love with the burrito, the flavour is incredible. And at first I actually thought it had dairy in it, but its some crazy amazing vegan sour cream and cheese combo that makes the burrito taste like ones I would buy back home before going vegan. Also the roasted vegetable salad has the trade mark ain soph. dressing on it, which if you have tasted it before, know its sooo good.
Their desserts are delicious too, I love the vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate muffin.
I've already been here numerous times on my trip because it keeps pulling me back in, I cant resist.

Great place to take in your laptop or books and do some work. They have chargers at the tables for you to charge your phone or laptop.

Pros: Great food, lovely atmosphere, lots of options

Cons: not much, to be honest.

Kevtool

Points +388

Vegan
10 Mar 2017

Not the best burgers at all!

I was there today with some friends and I was quite exited about the place as it gave good reviews.
Unfortunately for us we had the burgers with the chips and the taste of the burger and the vegan cheese was not good at all.
Staff was friendly.

Pros: Friendly staff

Cons: Bland burgers, Not tasty at all

teamkatya90

Points +17

Vegetarian
05 Mar 2017

Great vegan junk food in Shinjuku

Was super excited to eat some vegan junk food! It took a little bit of time to find the place since it seemed like it was on a side street, but it was relatively easy to find. I had the vegan cheeseburger with fries; it was delicious! Didn't taste too processed. Seating can be limited since it's a small location but it wasn't too busy when I went. Staff was really nice as well. Would definitely go again when I crave burgers.

MoshedPotatoes

Points +487

Vegan
03 Mar 2017

Great start to vegan dining Tokyo!

This was the first stop after dropping bags at our hotel nearby. We ordered a Crispy Chicken Burger, a Cheese Burger and chips to share. The waitress was very helpful and accommodating considering our lack of local language skills. The place, situated down a quiet side street, was warm and cozy, the perfect place for a cold, wet night out. The wait was short, and soon we were devouring our meal.

Awesome chips, great tasting burgers - perfect! There was nothing to fault at all and we promised to go back, only we ran short of time, unfortunately. Highly recommend you check this out!

Pros: excellent food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere

kikapetrovic

Points +150

Vegan
02 Mar 2017

Yummy :)

I've been there days ago with Omni friends. They were amazed on how good vegan food can be :) yay!!!
I had the burrito salad and cheesy chips, and hubby had a burger.
Amazing 'junk' food and staff super friendly!
Highly recommended!

Pros: Good food, Friendly staff, Has biscuits for takeaway

Cons: It's not a 'cons' but has to write sthg: tiny

Charliesart

Points +18

Vegan
26 Feb 2017

Best vegan burgers

Best vegan burgers in Tokyo! The cheese fries we off their head. The staff are so nice and there is an English menu available. Pricing is really good for the amount you get and also the quality!!

Pros: Cheese fries, English menu

anish1411

Points +13

Non Veg
21 Feb 2017

Very kind staff and great burgers

My family are strictly vegetarian and had come to visit me in Tokyo. I had not checked the closing time of the restaurant properly and we arrived to the restaurant late. Nevertheless, the restaurant's staff invited us in, fired up the kitchen and stuffed our bellies with delicious vegan burgers that are rightfully praised in many other reviews. I had the vegan Sloppy Joe - the chick peas add a nice bite to the Sloppy Joe.

The two staff on duty that evening went truly above and beyond the call of duty, and thanks to them, my family didn't freeze and starve that night! And the food was delicious. I'm not a strict vegetarian but I will certainly visit again for the food. Thanks Ain Soph.Ripple, keep up the good work!

Pros: Delicious food, Great Service, Great location for those visiting Shinjuku

CharlieEdwards

Points +71

Vegan
17 Feb 2017

Awesome burger

Had the cheeseburger and it was great. Good sized portions. Interior was interesting and the staff were nice. Definitely check it out if you need a quick bite to eat.

Pros: good location, good selection of food

NikGalanis

Points +266

Vegan
12 Feb 2017

Phenomenal Vegan food and great staff

The portions were humongous and the staff were so nice and kind. Perfect English as well. I loved this place !!! Go, definitely !

Pros: Staff, portions , price

Jasmin Aplin

Points +78

Vegan
11 Feb 2017

Wonderful

Vegan restaurant serving western style burgers, fries and more. A couple of decent beers to choose fromm too, and friendly staff that speak english.

LaIafondha

Points +24

Vegan
09 Feb 2017

Good Burger

The first time I went there, I had the Ripple Cheese Burger. The patty was tasty and had a great texture, it wasn't mushy and it held together. The sauce was good as well. The bun was too chewy for my taste. The cheese tasted a little cheesy.

On my second visit, I ordered the Crispy Chicken Burger and the Cheese Fries. The "chicken" itself was quite strange in texture but had a nice crispy coating. The tartar sauce in it was delicious. As for the Cheese Fries, they were crispy but again, not very cheesy in taste.

The staff were very friendly. Overall, my experience here was pleasant and I would recommend it to any vegan or vegetarian as a place to eat.

Pros: Takeout OK!, Tasty burger., Friendly staff.

Cons: Chewy bun.

curiosity3

Points +103

Vegan
09 Feb 2017

The best vegan fast food place in Tokyo

For food, this is 5 stars. I'm pretty sure this is the best burger I've had in Tokyo [Edit as of Feb 2017: Mr Farmer's burgers are on the same level.] Definitely better than Hanada Rosso and Island Veggie Burger. I haven't had the one from Veganic in Roppo yet. But in any case, this was a very good burger, even my omni friends want to go again. It's pretty substantial, comes with generous toppings and the cheeseburger version comes with a really cheesy sauce. The patty is on the soft side (as they usually are if they don't use seitan) but all the tastier for it. My lunch buddies also loved the burrito salad bowl. I had the mixed salad and that was very good too although I could do without the bland soy nuggets. The muffin was top notch. Atmosphere is nice and the price is most definitely right.

The only thing that bothered me were the very uncomfortable stools to sit on (no backrest, and too small) and the absence of separate tables (there is only one long communal table, plus one long counter along the window).

The lack of comfort is really a downer. With better chairs and separate tables this would be one of my absolute favorites in Tokyo. Hope they will open another restaurant with the same menu but better furniture elsewhere. Shibuya please, or Futakotamagawa!

EDIT APRIL 2016: came back and this time they had a sort of thousand island / "Aurora" sauce on the burger I didn't care for. Next time I'll ask them to skip that. WTF!

Updated from previous review on 2016-04-02

Pros: Top notch food, nice menu, Nice atmosphere, Very reasonably priced

Cons: Uncomfortable chairs, No separate tables

katiemcgrath

Points +86

Vegan
08 Feb 2017

Great Vegan Fast Food!

This is a great little place for vegan burgers and deserts. I loved the vegan cheeseburger and ice cream. The restaurant is in a great location, close to all the bars and nighttime craziness of Tokyo.
The staff were great too. I would defiantly return here!

Pros: Great food, Great location, Nice staff

jadie

Points +18

Vegan
08 Feb 2017

lovely staff, great burgers!

This place is honestly so great. The staff were lovely and the food was fast and so yummy. I got the cheeseburger with fries and it had the best vegan cheese I have ever had. I also got one of the banana dark chocolate muffins which was so good as well. Basically in love with this place. Easy to find too.

Pros: Food taste and quality, Decent portion sizes, Lovely staff

vegemitesearle

Points +16

Vegan
05 Feb 2017

Epic

Hunting around Tokyo for vego food is a massive task at times and I was so desperately hungry when we found this. AND IT WAS MY WILDEST DREAMS. Amazing vegan burger selection and literally ordered everything on the menu with v. cheese, good for junky vegans

Pros: Good selection, Junk food

Yaseatslentils

Points +24

Vegan
29 Jan 2017

amazing!

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here- lovely staff, nice space and most importantly delicious food. My 65y/o meat eating dad loved the food too, which I think is saying something. I would recommend this place to anyone and I can't wait to go back soon!

Sarah007

Points +22

Vegan
22 Jan 2017

Well, ...

Nice location and relatively reasonable but I did not really like the soy meat for their crispy chicken burger because of the peculiar smell and taste. I also did not like the oil that they use. Staff members were very nice.

SandraVentura

Points +452

Vegan
12 Jan 2017

nice lunch place

Good food, nice team !
Enjoyed the cheese burger and the banana /Chocolate muffin for lunch.

Charmingdaisy

Points +159

Vegan
02 Jan 2017

satisfied!

The burgers, fries, and ice cream were delicious. It is a small place, but we were able to find seats. They also have some small cookies and pastry as well.

Ayefam

Points +75

Vegan
18 Dec 2016

Mmmmm

Ordered the ripple cheeseburger and the cheesiness hit the spot man. It was sooo cheesy. Really good though! The patty itself was a bit bland in taste, and was kind of salty though, and also had that mushy texture that most veg patties have. The whole burger was really mushy, but the buns were crisp which countered it nicely. The taste was all in the sauces. The atmosphere was nice, the staff friendly. The price was a little high, but if felt like the portion was just right. It truly is a treat, but afterward, I felt a little sick, probably because it really is unhealthy vegan food. I think the taste still makes up for it though! Will come again to try the Mac and cheese and the burrito bowl :)

Update December 2016
Burrito bowl is my favorite, and go to order ;)
Crispy Chicken Buger is an indulgence, but really great to, crispy and oily but so heavy, still recommend it, but definitely the least healthy!
Chocolate chip cookie is huge, a little bit pricey but definitely worth
Have yet to try the falafel burger, waffle, and French toast, but will update when!

Updated from previous review on 2016-08-29

Pros: Soul food, Cheese, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Little expensive

Valdor

Points +31

Vegetarian
11 Dec 2016

Great casual restaurant

Good selection of burgers, salads and more on the menu, tasty and large enough portions for the price. Recommended!

EleanorRigby

Points +20

Vegan
07 Dec 2016

delicious!!

Cute little cafe style restaurant. Everything is vegan and amazing!! The Mac and Cheese tasted exactly like the Kraft one I used to eat when I was a little kid.

Pros: Delicious. , Easy to find the restaurant., Reasonably priced.

Marriedtothepit_xvx

Points +16

Vegan
04 Dec 2016

life changing

Unreal. Literally couldn't ask for better food in tokyo

natalik

Points +230

Vegan
28 Nov 2016

Great way to start the day!

A cozy place with great atmosphere and delicious food. We came for brunch (11:30) and had the soup of the day (tomato - yum!), a salad bowl and two burgers and were all set for a day of sightseeing. The place was full and lively and the staff was extremely friendly.
Highly recommended!

Pros: Great vegan food, easily found, close to Shinjuku station

Cons: none :)

rhiaro

Points +356

Vegan
20 Nov 2016

Lots of food, good quality

I saw some poor reviews on HappyCow for being very expensive but with very small portions. I'd been here before for dessert, but unknowingly my brother and his gf picked this for me the first night I was visiting them, and I warned him on the way about the small portion reviews (he's a hungry growing boy). But it turns out we needn't have worried! I had a taco salad which was huge and delicious. My brother had a green curry, which was plenty of food for him, and his gf had fried soy meat and rice, and as a dedicated fried chicken eater, was suitably impressed. We split two desserts between us - the lemon cheesecake and chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was *hypnotic*.

This came to just under 60,000 JPY (~$60) in total.

This review was originally posted at https://rhiaro.co.uk/2016/11/vegan-in-tokyo#ainsoph

Pros: Tasty food, Nice atomsophere, Good location

Cons: Not cheap




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