Vegan
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out

Part of Neal's Yard Remedies shop and salon group, this is a more upscale kind of restaurant that offers a small selection of set meals and dessert. Has English menu. Located in Harajuku, in proximity to the Harajuku JR station, 1/2 block from Omotesando subway exit onto Jingu-dori: exit from Omote Sando station and go towards Harajuku station, walking on the left side, turn down the 1st alley on left, follow signs from there. Or Ginza line exit at Omote-Sando station, use exit A1, walk a few meters and turn immediately left into the small alley. Reported fully vegan April 2022. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-6:00pm. Last food order 4pm. Last drinks order Fri & Sat 8pm. Closed on the first Tue of every month.


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170 Reviews

First Review by Baza

luciatazp

Points +2427

Vegan
07 Oct 2022

Amazing traditional japanese meal

So good!!! The space is beautiful and comforting, lots of plants too. Stunning food presentation, and delicious food!
100% recommend 🌸

Pros: Lovely atmosphere, Nice staff, Healthy hearty food

steveveg

Points +3067

Vegan
09 Dec 2025

Great Lunch

We had a wonderful lunch here. The seasonal set lunch menu was great - 3 dishes, rice, miso soup and pickles in a traditional presentation. We also had a delicious Mt. Blanc dessert The restaurant is friendly, warm, and unpretentious. Highly recommended..

JamesW76

Points +1459

Vegetarian
19 Nov 2025

Looks good, tastes bland

Really nice place with attractive set lunches albeit above local prices for Japan.
It all just lacked flavour. My non-vegan partner was particularly unimpressed despite their dish at least coming with a couple of sauces.
The brown rice was nice, especially after 3 weeks of the usual Japanese white stuff.

sobasoba

Points +46

Vegan
29 Oct 2025

A feast for the eyes and taste buds

We couldn't have wished for a better meal to start our culinary journey in Japan. Each dish felt perfectly balanced - not just regarding flavour, but also in texture, portion size and presentation. We didn't know where to start and savoured every bite. We really enjoyed everything, but our highlights were the tofu, the pickled pear, the steamed veggies, and the oat milk ice cream/sorbet. The interior was lovely too. Don't forget to browse through the books on the round table in the middle, and have a closer look at the watercolour paintings of the pine cones if you can.

Pros: Excellent food, Great value, Lovely atmosphere

Cons: Nothing

Tsukimi

Points +7675

Vegan
20 Oct 2025

Delicious and healthy

Have eaten here several times over the years. The food is good, a little expensive tho. You can get same portion for much less at other places in Tokyo. The air conditioning was freezing cold. I came to eat my favorite steamed veggies, but in summer they had a cold noodles dish.😜

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-13

Guillemot

Points +42

Vegetarian
21 Sep 2025

Delicious vegan set menu

A peaceful and classy restaurant down a side street. Full of locals, unlike all the other vegan restaurants in Tokyo. Really tasty set menu with seasonal vegetables and Uji matcha with Okinawan brown sugar. Highly recommended.

JBMango

Points +56

Vegan
12 Apr 2025

Sophisticated but spenny

Tucked just off a main road with tall and clear signage is this very pleasant restaurant. As is seemingly the trend in Japan, the all-vegan menu is presented as a "health choice" and the sleek, modern and minimalist interior dotted with plants and little artsy flourishes reflects this. The food is well-presented and delicious, with seasonal set menus that change weekly, but there is no denying the arguably pretentious aesthetic is certainly reflected in the price. Regardless the staff were very attentive and keen to explain and help where indicated.

Pros: Excellent seasonal selection, Helpful and friendly staff, Well-placed location

Cons: Expensive

MargaridaMadeira

Points +1265

Vegan
12 Mar 2025

Just what I needed after a long flight

I was eager for a healthy and tasty meal after a long flight and that’s what I’ve had. The place is really cozy and invites a slow meal.

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-12

Pros: Tasty food, Environment

Cons: The lava cake was bit dry , Price

LéonieMengjuChang

Points +2152

Vegan
11 Mar 2025

Weekly change menu makes you come back

Always have something new. Limited menu triggers desire. Both meal and desserts are good.

Natbar

Points +1414

Vegan
24 Feb 2025

Good food although a bit pricey

The food is good although it didn't really blow me away. It is a little expensive but all in all it was a good experience.

Pink4Peace

Points +159

Vegan
21 Feb 2025

Delicious and healthy Japanese food

I really wanted a place to eat a vegan traditional Japanese meal. This place did not disappoint. Very nice interior, calm, cozy and the food was very good. It seemed like the portions were small, but it was very filling and I had no space left for dessert. Loved the aesthetics there 💛

Pros: Ingredients - lots of macrobiotics, Aesthetically pleasing food and drinks

Cons: A bit pricey

tainagm

Points +155

Vegan
19 Feb 2025

Absolutely amazing

One of the best meals of my life! The flavors, the ingredients… everything was amazing! My partner and I had the signature lunch set and the curry lunch set, a wonderful tea with ginger and lemongrass, and the most amazing strawberry ice cream. The chocolate cake was also really good, but the ice cream was the dessert highlight!

Amyc26

Points +232

Vegan
15 Feb 2025

Japanese set meal

Beautiful zen setting in the heart of Omotesando. Only a couple of options for the set menu, making it easier to choose. I had the seasonal option of tofu with a miso sauce. It was delicious.

Pros: Beautiful setting, Quality meal, Fast service

Cons: Popular so there may be a wait to get a table

yungveg17

Points +1611

Vegan
29 Jan 2025

Healthy and tasty

This was a neat spot with beautiful plants everywhere and an adjacent shop with nice products (we looked around during the very short wait). We considered going back since we enjoyed it so much.
Edit - it's worth mentioning that it's pricey by Japanese standards. We splurged a bit (two drinks plus dessert) but we did that at several places, and it was still our most expensive meal on the trip by a good bit.

Updated from previous review on 2025-01-29

tofuflorence

Points +205

Vegetarian
28 Dec 2024

the first meal i had in tokyo

visited on 17th march 2024
this was the first restaurant i visited at the beginning of my japan trip, and i am very glad i chose this one. the staff were very welcoming, when we got there it was busy but we left our email addresses and were notified when a table became available. wide range of classic japanese side dishes, beautifully presented and in a lovely neighborhood just outside central tokyo. fresh ingredients and creative food that blends modern and traditional japanese dishes, all vegan.

Pros: beautiful presentation and environment, peaceful neighborhood, organised queue system

Giraffiathek

Points +136

Vegan
22 Oct 2024

Great Great Great

and so friendly:))
All 4 loved it:)

Pros: Tasty , Friendly, Stylish

jadaruss

Points +2089

Vegan
18 Jun 2024

Wow

I loved the set menu from brown rice

SharonR

Points +3374

Vegan
13 Jun 2024

All Rounder

Modern, woodsy/green open space with Japanese set lunches, that are vegan. Wish this was my normal.

Right across from Crayon house, down the alley.

When I visited, we had the choice of 3 meals: seasonal vegetable curry and rice, bamboo basket, and the seasonal set menu. Definitely not cheap. However: holy smokes. The seasonal set menu came with "okinawan tofu", which really recreated the pork dish it was trying to immitate. Let it be known that no everyone is vegan or plant-based because they don't like the taste of meat, but because of implication behind eating meat (what's more important, taste or life?) The okinawan tofu was one of the most delicious meaty tofus I've had, in its sweet and savory brown sauce. Also, honorable mention to the rice mixed with black sesame.

Some other notes -
* we ordered some lattes immediately because we needed the caff. Waitress asked if we wanted our lattes before, with, or after the meal. I thought that was thoughtful
* unisex bathrooms (which were themselves very green/wood/modern)
* Loved the wheat arrangement cascading at the entrance

jadenpb

Points +432

Vegan
11 Jun 2024

Delicious , healthy, & seasonal!

I really enjoyed the food here. Albeit on the pricier side, the food was delicious. I ordered the Seasonal Set Menu which consisted of a traditional Japanese style meal and it was lovely! I also ordered the strawberry tart for dessert and it was so good! The outside seating was lovely and the staff were very friendly and attentive. They have both a Japanese menu and English menu. I definitely will come back here when I’m back in Tokyo!

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-11

Pros: Delicious, healthy food, Convenient location in Harajuku, English & Japanese Menu

Cons: Price

DHchen

Points +131

Vegetarian
07 Jun 2024

非常棒的素食和食體驗

服務人員親切,食物擺盤有十足的日本韻味,食物調味淡雅美味,環境裝潢氛圍也不錯,會讓人想再去消費

Pros: 擺盤優雅, 食物美味可口, 環境雅緻

Cons: 有可能會和不認識的人併桌(很大的一桌)

p.skillz

Points +635

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Great Place

Japan wasn’t always the easiest place to find vegan options. I went here one day and couldn’t get in, but went back the next day and managed to get a table. This is a fully vegan place and the food is pretty healthy. One of the better places that I went to in Tokyo.

Akari000

Points +784

Vegan
09 May 2024

Healthy!

The vibes are really good and food was delicious!
My meal was pretty simple(?steamed vegetables )that’s why I rated 4:)
It’s pricey but it’s organic, so it’s understandable ☺️

GrzegorzC

Points +200

Vegan
30 Apr 2024

Good yet pricey

We came late, 1h before closing. There was only 1 lunch option left and 2 desserts. Was very good but not delicious. The portions were small whilst price relatively high. We paid 7.5k JPY per person. I recommend to test yet as a tourist am not going too return.

Pros: Food quality, Interior, Staff speaking English

Cons: Pricey

Urdasato

Points +844

Vegan
08 Apr 2024

Good food and vibes

The location, decor and vibes were very good. The lunch set was delicious, but the overall portion was rather moderate for the price. As for rice, we could request a size.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-08

scottemmons

Points +84

Vegan
06 Apr 2024

High quality

High quality vegan options, and friendly staff! I had a variety of vegetables, tofu, and a scoop of strawberry vegan ice cream for dessert. I had to wait 20-30min to be seated. Friendly staff!

Edit: I ended up coming back a few days later. My favorite restaurant of my Tokyo trip!

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-04

NickTustin

Points +1305

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Great

- seasonal veg curry lunch set - very good 8/10
- seasonal veg lunch set - excellent 10/10, the tofu alone was so unique. Reminded us of scallops kinda

Fuy vegan place with very healthy and tasty options.

babybites

Points +121

Vegan
20 Mar 2024

Absolutely divine

This was hands down my favorite meal I had while I was in Tokyo. I was so excited to find a vegan version of traditional Japanese dishes. Not only was the presentation gorgeous, but the food was delicious and the way they cooked the tempeh was chefs kiss! All the portions were the perfect size for me. Would def recommend 🤍




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