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Vegan
International
Japanese
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Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Vegan restaurant featuring plant-based Japanese fusion meals and seasonal desserts. This branch est. 2014 is located 10 minutes from Ikebukuro station near to Sunshine City. Has kids menu. Open Mon 11:30am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm.
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Last update on 22 Apr 2025 by Guest
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Added by Ricardo on 24 Feb 2014
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208 Reviews
First Review by BrendanBrown
DaniMiller
Points +53
Solid food - Edit
Pancakes were tasty as was ice cream too. Small portions and more expensive.
Read morePros: all vegan
Guest
Winton
Points +10
Delicious! - Edit
We came on a chilled Friday for some yummy vegan lunch and we're not disappointed! Lunch was very quickly served and the staff tried to help us with their English. Very friendly staff and quick service.
Read moreDelicious dessert!
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff
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JustJust
Points +267
Really good! - Edit
A very good meal in a nice “indoor picnic” atmosphere! The risotto was really good and the pancakes are a must have!
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Good atmosphere , Delicious food
Cons: Expensive
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FranziskaWeber
Points +13
Gutes Restaurant - Edit
Ich habe ein Reisgerichte mit einer Pilzsauce gegessen. War okay. Der Salat war sehr gut.
Read moreEs ist sehr gemütlich und das Personal ist sehr nett.
Pros: Sehr gemütlich, Leckerer Salat
Cons: Das Hauptgericht bzw die Sauce war nicht meins
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Marc75
Points +59
Pancakes - Edit
I recommend,love this place.
Read morePros: Nice desserts !, Pancakes , Nice staff
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ChanceArnold
Points +423
Best Pancakes - Edit
This place is expensive, first and foremost, but if you can afford it then please try the pancakes. They are kind of small but they're thick and fluffy and filling. Also got the pumpkin parfait and was impressed! One order of pancakes was 1,728jpy. Still worth it.
Read morePros: All vegan, pancakes to die for
Cons: Very expensive
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BrentOttley
Points +58
Amazing - Edit
Very delicious, quick service, many options. Will return again
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trisarahtops18
Points +101
Best of the Ain Soph bunch - Edit
I think we ate at most of the Ain Soph restaurants whilst in Japan, and although they were all great, the Ikebukuro location was my favourite. It's such a cosy, beautiful space, and the food was excellent.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere, Excellent food
Guest
foodies
Points +48
Great pancakes - Edit
Went here for lunch and we had a brown rice dish and vegan pancake. The pancake was really good! They also have some vegan cookies, muffins and snacks for purchase at the counter. Our waitress was very nice and could speak English. Would come here again.
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D.Flo
Points +1491
Pan.F*ing.Cakes. - Edit
Soar has some decent savory food. The carbonara pasta, for example, which isn't something you can get in most vegan places.
Read moreBut you don't care about savory. You want the pancakes. How do they not use butter and come up with that taste and texture, I don't know. Maybe they sold their souls to demons, or something along those lines. Who cares? Just get the pancakes.
Now.
Pros: Pancakes., You get two of them., And some whipped cream!
Cons: Expensive., Only two pancakes., Should be at least 4 pancakes. And more cream.
Guest
fabiennedemmer
Points +516
Good food and nice staff - Edit
We went there because we visited this place (so soaph journey) in Kyoto a lot of times. The menu was a bit different and the portions were a bit smaller then in Kyoto. But were equally delicious. The staff is friendly and speaks english really well. It’s not as coasy as the place in Kyoto. Its a bit to modern for my taste, but would recommend it.
Read morePros: Glutenfree and vegan, Great food, Nice staff
Cons: A bit modern
Guest
TheoD.
Points +125
Friendly staff & nice food - Edit
We went here because we had eaten a few times in the restaurant in Kyoto. Like in Kyoto this restaurant has also great food and a friendly staff. The reason I don’t rate it 5 stars is because of the design of the restaurant. It’s a bit to hipster to me, I like the one in Kyoto better.
Read morePros: Gluten free options, Friendly staff, Great food
Cons: Hipsters
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mhale
Points +304
It was alright - Edit
Maybe I should have tried the pancakes, but I don't really get the hype for this place... We went here for lunch on a weekday and found that all the other patrons were nicely dressed, trendy, young women. My boyfriend and I really didn't fit in! Not really my sort of place, but anyway, the important things is the food... which was a mixed bag. My boyfriend got the sandwich which was huge and stuffed with fresh veggies, and he loved it. It came with potatoes but they only gave him four tiny wedges. On the other hand, I got the daily pasta which was really mediocre. The dish was super bland (the most flavorful thing was the few pieces of okra scattered in it -- the other greens were flavorless and also sparse), and the pasta was absolutely doused in oil. I'm not one to shun oil, I think it's delicious -- but when I finished my pasta there was still a bowl full of oil left over! It was really over the top. The pasta came with a salad, which was literally just lettuce and dressing with a small pile of sprouts, though the dressing was pretty tasty.
Read moreAll in all, this place produced mixed results in terms of food. The pancakes looked good, but due to a nut allergy we didn't try them. I think most people go here for those though.
Also since people tend to want to know, our waitress spoke a little bit of English but she was really reluctant to use it.
Pros: good veggie sandwich
Cons: a little pricy, stuffy atmosphere
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Mici
Points +158
Very Tasty Food!! - Edit
The food was delicious and potions are generous! The interior was very cosy and the staff were very nice :)
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Lovely interior
Cons: Wish I had had room for pancakes :P
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LukeHarrison89
Points +50
Great experience - Edit
First vegan restaurant we’ve visited in Japan after the flight and it was delightful. Service is fantastic, the food is really really tasty and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. Slightly on the expensive side but well worth it. Looking forward to revisiting!
Read morePros: Tasty food, lots of options, Polite sevice, Warm cozy atmosphere
Cons: Not the cheapest
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mars22
Points +36
Lovely restaurant - Edit
We had a really great Vegan paella here. It was really fresh and tasty. The staff were very helpful and also spoke very good English which was very helpful as we speak very little Japanese!! The restaurant has a really good relaxed atmosphere, I’d definitely recommend it.
Read morePros: Beautiful restaurant , Plenty of Vegan options, Friendly, helpful staff
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totorito
Points +20
Get the glutten free pancakes! - Edit
Even though they cost 2.300¥ I still remember the taste of them. I can’t wait to eat them again!
Read moreAlso, listen to the waitress suggeriments. We had the mealnof the day (tacos inspired dish) and it was amaizing.
Guest
LilyJane
Points +34
amazing food & great place - Edit
Lovely food, friendly staff, beautiful eating area, would recommend 100% easy to find via google maps to
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stackcats
Points +66
a vegan oasis in the city - Edit
This is the second Ain Soph chain I tried in Tokyo. It has a very different vibe from Ripple but the same high quality food, if not even better. It is on the expensive side, but only slightly from an Australian perspective. The restaurant is beautiful, with clean white wood and a comfortable elegant yet rustic feel. Unlike Ripple, Soar has heaps of seating and a very quiet atmosphere. I had the sandwich set which was delicious and satisfying, and the pancakes for dessert.
Read moreOh. My. God. The pancakes.
One weird quirk of this place is that they brought out my dessert while I was half-way through my sandwich, but even though they were less fresh when I finally got to them... wow, no pancake is ever going to live up to these ones. Soft, fluffy, warm, and dense, served with a little cream and ice cream plus some fruits. If you find yourself sitting in Ain Soph Soar wondering whether to have some pancakes, the answer is YES.
Some comments below are saying the portions are small, but I’m a big girl and found myself satisfied. If there had been even a little more food on my plate, I would’ve left some. This place is pricey, but it’s the sort of place you eat at when you need to spend some time to relax, unwind, and nourish your body. My meal cost about AU$40 and consisted of a sandwich, some fried potato, an iced coffee, and the pancake plate. I feel the price is fair for the quality and the setting.
Pros: amazing food, good service, serene atmosphere
Cons: dessert with ice cream served during main, the price makes this a once-in-a-while treat
Guest
happybecca
Points +95
Great Western Styler Vegan Restaurant - Edit
This place was amazing! A lot like western vegan restaurants. The food was expensive but felt worth it because of how full and happy we were by the end. We shared the pancakes, a sandwich and a bowl of soup. They restaurant had an Instagram advertising scheme through February to receive a free cake for a post of their food. We ended up having a decent meal with free dessert for around ¥3900. Worth the trip!
Read morePros: one staff member spoke perfect English , western food, AMAZING PANCAKES
Cons: expensive
Guest
KazushigeTani
Points +156
good atmosphere - Edit
One of Ain Soph.’s store.
Read moreI like the atmosphere and food.
Closed to sunshine city.
You can count on this place to enjoy a meal.
Updated from previous review on 2018-01-22
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LaureneD
Points +107
yummy pancakes! - Edit
Went with my mum for the famous pancakes and really enjoyed it!
Read moreMore reasonable than the Ginza branch.
Nice decoration too.
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cultparty
Points +270
Tasty luxe meal - Edit
This particular Ain Soph does tend to lead on the more expensive side but not more than I am willing to pay by any stretch. The menu is always changing and the taco rice I got was particularly amazing. There is plenty of seating so you won't have to worry about getting there early. Despite the portions looking quite small, we left the restaurant very satisfied! Definitely recommend if you're in the area!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good location
Cons: Not a very cheap eat, There can be a wait time for some items
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MariaIsabel
Points +28
Great options, a little expensive - Edit
Although it is great to finally find a Vegan restaurant in a Country that's not so vegan, it was a little on the expensive side. But, if you want to give yourself a treat, knock yourself out.
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NatalieLittlejohn
Points +109
Beautiful food - Edit
Amazing yummy food, great friendly staff, however the food is overpriced
Read morePros: Fresh, Delicious , Healthy
Guest
PeterShaw
Points +22
Vegans Rock - Edit
Vegans are saving Planet Earth!!!
Read morePros: Many, Society partly gets it., Vegans get it
Cons: None, Society does not always get it., No other ones
Guest
Serasaur174
Points +100
Best waffles of my life - Edit
We got the sandwich lunch set and the Hayashi rice. For dessert we split the waffles. The sandwich was excellent as were all side dishes. The Hayashi rice was good, but the sauce was more sweet than savory so I was surprised. Def not bad by any means though!
Read moreThe waffles though. The waffles would make me come back again anytime. So crispy and soft and the soy whipped cream and fresh fruit were so refreshing.
Pros: nice staff, beautiful restaurant, delicious food
Cons: a little expensive (but worth it)
Guest
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