Vegan
Japanese
Organic
Beer/Wine
Vegan Japanese restaurant with branches in Japan and UK - this one is in King's Cross. Serves tapas style Japanese classics like grilled onigiri, vegan sushi, noodles, and tofu-steaks. Rice, root vegetables, seaweeds, soya beans, and soy by-products are recurrent ingredients in the cuisine. Also art gallery and weekend live music. Lunch is cash only. Open Tue-Sat 12:00-14:00, 17:30-22:00.
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264 Reviews
First Review by feorag
HenryBlane
Points +12945
Lovely restaurant with delicious food! - Edit
I came here with my partner and we immediately loved the feel of the place. It’s only a small restaurant (I’d definitely recommend booking) and it has a nice cosy feel to it. The staff are also lovely and attentive.
Read moreIt’s ‘tapas’ style so we went for a selection including Japanese mixed vegetable rice, vegan calamari, vegan meat balls, tofu & mushroom croquettes, chapche and homemade Japanese curry rice.
I loved how much of a varied and interesting menu they had and it was really fun to try so many different things!
My favourite was the tofu & mushroom croquettes – I wasn’t expecting them to be so good but they were really delicious! They had a lovely crispy coating and the tofu & mushroom mix was really tasty and ‘meaty’.
I also thought the meat balls were really good – so flavoursome and moreish!!
The calamari was tasty although I felt it tasted more like battered mushrooms rather than having a calamari flavour – not a bad thing, just different to what I expected.
The chapche and Japanese curry rice were bigger dishes, more like mini meals, and they were also both really tasty and full of flavour!
We also got the passion fruit Mochi for dessert and I loved that too!
I would definitely recommend Itadakizen - all of the food was really fresh, interesting and delicious and it’s a lovely little restaurant!
Pros: Varied & interesting options, Delicious, Lovely restaurant and staff
Cons: Pricey
Guest
AniketJ
Points +548
Absolutely phenomenal - Edit
This is a short walk away from work and needless to say, it's incredible taste with high protein content makes this a highly satisfying eatery!
Read morePros: Great selection of dishes, Fantastic flavours , Respectably priced
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ThomasVegano
Points +2760
Amazing 🍣 - Edit
Small Japanese restaurant in north London! Every portion/tapa style I had was so full of flavour and yummy. Portions are small but I left the place quite full and satisfied.
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Benihime
Points +349
Happy birthday to me - Edit
I was here for my birthday. The menu includes several small portions, so you can try different plates. Really good, also my non-vegan friends really enjoyed this dinner.
Read moreAnyway, I think opening hours are weirdly managed: the closing time is 10 p.m. but at 9.30 p.m. they were already inviting as to leave!
Pros: Various and good (also for non-vegan people)
Cons: Opening hours
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hcbrit
Points +61
The best food I’ve ever eaten - Edit
Never eaten better food than here. My favourite restaurant in the world.
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mem123
Points +20
Amazing food - Edit
Food was so tasty, we shared 8 dishes and all were delicious. Very good value for money.
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serendipitycath
Points +32
Just delicious - Edit
The food was so amazing we wanted to eat everything on the menu (and we probably ate most things). Lovely atmosphere, but book as it's very small. Friendly waiters too. Really really excellent.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan.
Cons: None
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jdtier
Points +24
Amazing! - Edit
Having had limited exposure to Japanese food I was unsure what to order. Staff took me through the menu and suggested a range of dishes, all of which tasted fantastic. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Takeaway available , Helpful and friendly staff
Cons: Booking is mandatory to eat in.
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Nik.R-H
Points +170
Yep this is good - Edit
I’ve spent time in Japan. The Ramen is certainly good, and that spring roll is exquisite!
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Avidi
Points +303
One of my favourite places - Edit
So pleasant to find such a nice 100% vegan restaurant that serves such a good range of delicious food. I've been twice and would definitely go again! Staff was really nice and everything I tried was so tasty. You definitely need to try the passion fruit mochi!
Read morePros: Lots of option, Food is of great quality
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Yanivhazan
Points +28
The best in London - Edit
The best vegan restaurant in London. Everything is amazing.
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minimarimo
Points +114
Authentic taste - Edit
I love how there are traditional dishes as well as some with a modern take on them. Everything was delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious , Japan-like interior
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Poundie
Points +18896
Classy place - Edit
This is a small, charming restaurant. I found the food here tasty, the atmosphere relaxed and charming, and the staff very helpful. You have the choice of a meal or tapas combined to make a meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-06
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GrahamHarwood
Points +60
Delicious - Edit
Loved it here and the staff were super friendly. Favourite dish was the vegan calamari and favourite drink was the sour plum. Would visit again and recommend.
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chamakay
Points +128
Cozy and delicious - Edit
Really enjoyed coming here with a friend and being able to share a variety of dishes. The sushi roll was delicious, as were the assorted pickles. Interesting variation on mapo tofu. The miso ramen was not the best I’ve had—not terribly flavorful, though the noodles were great. My server was a bit confused (I asked if everything was vegan and she told me no at first) but I think she must have been new, and was very sweet. Wish I’d had more time in London and been able to return and try more things!
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EsteiraHiwaizi
Points +729
Pretty good - Edit
Some of the dishes were absolutely delicious but I feel like we didn’t order quite the right things. Ma po tofu and the vegan sushi were the highlights!
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AndyCB
Points +2449
Who thought vegan sushi could be this good? And now, tapas! - Edit
I absolutely love this place - everything about it is right... the food, the service, the atmosphere. The paragraph below is an old review, so the set menus are no more, but now they serve a vegan tapas menus - mixed veg rice, calamari, tofu nuggets, spring rolls, tofu steak and more!
Read more(Earlier review - menu and discounts have changed) - The set menus are great, and really good value, particularly if you’re a member of the Vegan Society as you get a discount. The sushi is definitely my favourite part of the meal, but they also do some deliciously light cheesecakes for dessert. I recommend booking, as the restaurant is quite small and very popular. I also suggest asking for a table upstairs, as the downstairs area is the only downside of this restaurant.
Updated from previous review on 2018-08-19
Pros: Best vegan Japanese style tapas., Fab service., Value for money.
Cons: Downstairs seating area is not so great.
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Sandrab_
Points +613
Quite good - Edit
We booked a table on the evening and I guess the menu changes because we did’nt saw the kitsune ramen or the bento.
Read moreThe gyoza were really good and the fried tofu « japanese nuggets » texture was great but unfortunately, the ramen were bland…
The ramen broth was light but lacking of flavors.
I’ve had better vegan ramen in my life 😕
itsmeagain
Tinned corn?....😢
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BarbaraG.Baz
Points +1715
Fantastic japanese food - Edit
Small and cosy vegan japanese restaurant. The menu has been reduced, at least for lunch. The food was really good, particularly the mison ramen and the desserts.
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CharlotteA
Points +265
Okay, won't rush to go back - Edit
I was told they did sushi but actually it's a small menu with tapas style dishes.
Read moreThe only sushi they did was a spice mayo roll which in fact was delicious.
I had some noodles which were not good, states noodles with veg, the veg was some token sweet corn, chilli's and spring onions. Noodles were difficult to eat, they didn't have a noodle texture and was like eating tough Gelatin.
The Miso Aubergine was very good though.
Cheesecake was average
Pros: Sushi , Miso Aubergine
Cons: Noodles, Variety
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Giovanni_beton
Points +696
Cracking - Edit
Really great vegan Japanese restaurant that serves a lot of small dishes, all delicious. Best to go with some friends to try many different dishes. All flavors are very defined and balanced.
Read morePros: Many different things , Good flavors
Cons: Can get a bit expensive if you try several dishes
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Steven_
Points +152
Tasty stuff! - Edit
Was excited to find a fully vegan Japanese restaurant! Nice selection of dishes to choose from and lovely staff
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Yummy
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laura_e_vegan
Points +1964
Authentic Japanese taste - Edit
Authentic Japanese taste, but entirely vegan. Small venue, small menu but neither will disappoint you. My mum and I had the udon and the bento. Delicious and reasonably priced.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Hard to find vegan Japanese food, yey!
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AlexDubs
Points +131
All Vegan, all tasty! - Edit
Visited December 2021, 10/10 would recommend
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Klarajj
Points +2098
Lovely food - Edit
Book ahead for a table. Very nice bento boxes. Would advise to get sushi and no warm dish as those are a bit underwhelming. Cosy atmosphere. Nice staff.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Authentic
Cons: Expensive
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UsagiKun
Points +263
Just ok, expected more - Edit
Japanese food is always exciting to eat, so me and my gf wanted to check out this all vegan Japanese restaurant. The menu looked exciting, and the restaurant has this native Japanese wibe.
Read moreI was not actually aware that this was a tapas restaurant, so I found it nice to be able to try out many different selections in the menu. In total we ordered 8 courses which we shared. The food was overall average, but I expected a bit more from this restaurant. Many of the courses didn’t have that much flavor, and was quickly forgettable (even if the presentation was nice). My favorites was the calamari and curry, but the ramen and gyoza was nothing special. The staff was nice though, and the food was served quickly.
Pros: Many options in the menu, Nice looking restaurant
Cons: Bland taste in most of the courses, Many small plates, so 3-4 courses pp
Guest
MikeH
Points +89
I come here a lot but... - Edit
I work nearby and it is convenient for me to eat here. It is comfortable, staff are friendly but the food is not great for the money that they charge. However, it is edible and if you like simple food with a lot of soy sauce, it is perfect.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-11-23
Pros: Friendly , Clean, Reliable
Cons: Not the greatest food, Busy at lunchtime
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