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Take-out
Vegan Japanese restaurant with branches in Japan and UK - this one est. since 2012 is located in Maruyama. Dinner by reservation only. Schedule will be updated on a monthly basis on Facebook. Open Wed-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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Chuo-ku, Minami 2-Jonishi, 23 Chome 1-23, Sutashio 23, Sapporo, Japan, 064-0802
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31 Reviews
First Review by JesseD
Fumi.S
Points +79
Tasty, looks beautiful dish with relax ing atmosphere - Edit
Very warm and relaxing atmosphere with the fresh and tasty vegan meal
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-15
Pros: Vegetable tastes strong and sweet, Has a lot of antique furniture and good atmosphere, Use non harmful material
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tatjuko
Points +124
Life saver in meat heavy Sapporo - Edit
After a week of lifeless supermarket foods (mainly natto sushi roll, cabbage salad and korean shin ramen), I was craving for a proper, nutritious, warm vegan food 😭 I’ve been to their London shop so I thought it would be good one too. And they didn’t betray my expectation! The restaurant was small but cozy and the foods were very tasty and filling. I had okara ball with veg and rice on sizzling stone bowl.
Read moreThe staff was also lovely and helpful. Highly recommend if you are looking for some wholesome goodies.
Pros: Tasty food, Lovely staff, Nice atmosphere
Cons: A little walk from subway station (worth it)
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GrayHorwitz
Points +1647
A great affordable multi course meal - Edit
Wonderful experience at this homey wood-covered restaurant. The staff was friendly, as were the little kids running around! There were several set options, and a kids menu too! See my picture captions for details about each dish on the two different sets we got. Overall, really nice and super tasty cheesecake like dessert.
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flow08
Points +527
Vegan healthy organic lunch set - Edit
Small and cozy restaurant where I had a vegan taco rice and black sesame pudding dessert with barley tea. Everything was very tasty, while there was only that one option for lunch.
Read moreOwner is very friendly and has a restaurant in London and Paris as well.
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katherine22311
Points +120
Amazing experience - Edit
What a cute wee place. Amazing service and it was like a 6 course meal. Fully vegan and very traditional food.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Yummy, Reasonably priced for the quality of the food
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Effect13
Points +50
Hands down the best - Edit
Japanese vegan food that feeds your soul. We ate here in winter 2017 and again in winter 2020. This is my favourite cafe/restaurant not just in Sapporo but also my favourite out of all the places I have been to in Japan. Both times we ate here I have left feeling inspired to pickle more veggies (including peanuts) and to cook more real food instead of using mock meats.
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JasminAplin
Points +26
Amazing! - Edit
We ate here 3 years ago, on our first trip to Japan. We were so excited to come back again today. Everything is so tasty. Light and healthy but we left very full!
Read morePros: All vegan, Cute place
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e1thom
Points +149
Worth the trip!!! - Edit
What a gem! Numerous choices of food from a small meal right through to a feast. The staff speak some English and it’s super easy to order with an English menu. Very delicious and filling food. Location wise it’s a little out of the way, but if you’re going to be in the general vicinity, it’s well worth the walk!!!
Read morePros: Sooo many choices!!, Super delicious, Cozy feel
Cons: A little out of the way
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greenskyyin
Points +13
Peaceful and cute place - Edit
Very nice vegan place with stunning food.
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KatieFowler
Points +23
Very cute venue! - Edit
The owner was so sweet and made an effort to talk to me in English. The food was so yummy!
Read morePros: Good venue, Delicious food
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Piwi
Points +168
Organic & Vegan = Heaven - Edit
Super delicious food, went there for lunch and got the full lunch set. Two bento boxes and a main, absolutely great!! Food had a great taste, they don’t use sugar so much which I really liked. Also the dessert had just the natural sweetness from the rice flour.
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Pros: ORGANIC, VEGAN, friendly owner
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thomasdbrennan
Points +50
Great Vegan Japanese - Edit
I got what was probably the biggest item on the menu. Looked like two bento boxes put together on one tray. Maybe 8-10 small dishes of brown rice, tofu, veggies and pickles. I told the owner I didn’t want the dessert, so she swamped it out for another tofu dish — unprompted. So you’re treated quite well here, and the food was very good. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Ample portions for the meals I ordered, Tasty food, Very gracious host who deserves our support
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MarjolaineMercier
Points +79
Fantastic restaurant - Edit
Delicious meal, small place but very warm and cordial.
Read morePros: Each plate is delicious, Small portions so you can taste everything , Exceptional menu overall!
Cons: You have to make a reservation for dinner
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Ruzha
Points +3161
Incredible food and atmosphere - Edit
One of my favorite restaurants I have ever visited. The owner was so incredibly kind, and the food was delicious and prepared with a lot of care and love. We had the dinner set and loved every single dish. Truly amazing!
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az60
Points +28
Nourishing In Every Way - Edit
What a delight!
Read moreWe entered to an amazing little room that has no hard corners. Then we met the wonderful owner who was nurturing in her attitude to life and food. She radiated true inner beauty.
Our lunch was delicious and we brought along a non vegetarian friend who was so impressed that he has been back with another friend.
Pros: All vegan, Great surroundings , Lovely owner
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susa-sann
Points +100
Definitely a happy place 🤗 - Edit
Place has all you wish for - excellent organic food incredibly well tasting prepared, friendly stuff and a cosi location - we will definitely go there again. We had the dinner set that comes with a soup, a pre main course, main and desert - can not say what was best because I loved it all
Read morePros: Organic, healthy and super tasty, Family business with very friendly stuff, Quick - if you are starving 😋
Cons: Nothing to mention here :)
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NickBurns
Points +99
Authentic delicious food, worth the price! - Edit
This is a higher end vegan restaurant with delicious authentic Japanese food. I had a delicious meal and dessert. It's on the pricier side but worth it, for sure!
Read moreThe staff was friendly and the place was cozy and quaint.
Pros: Delicious , Authentic , Atmosphere
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LorenaH
Points +84
Wonderful - Edit
I asked my hotel to make a reservation. They warned me to get there by 4:30. So we took a taxi to be there on time. Yes. Well worth the effort. It was a great meal, the place was relaxing, the owner very gracious. So happy that the food is all organic, vegan, local and in season. And very tasty.
Read moreI would vote for this as my favorite veg. restaurant in Hokkaido, especially after the delicious soy-based cheesecakes for dessert.
Pros: all vegan, local, organic., delicious, good dessert
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miliberlin
Points +640
Delicious Japanese cuisine - Edit
I really wanted to try this place during my time in Sapporo, because I love Japanese food and flavours. We went here for lunch and dishes were around 1000-2000 yen. We all got a middle-sized one for around 1500 yen and were very satisfied and full (in a good way) afterwards. The set menus includes many small dishes so you can try a bunch of stuff and enjoy different flavours. The staff was very attentive and always brought the next dishes in perfect timing. I loved this place very much and it deserves 5 stars for the food, but a few points that I explained below made me give them only 4.
Read morePros: Many little dishes and flavours, Very calm and relaxed space, Nice and attentive staff
Cons: No water, No English menu (we went at lunch), Small selection of dishes
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Jasmin Aplin
Points +78
Loved it! - Edit
This place was so cute! Great service and yummy vegan Japanese-style cuisine. Definitely warmed us up on a snowy winter's day!
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Jessfox
Points +32
Traditional Japanese food - Edit
I loved the Japanese and vegan mix here. It was great to see the owner (I presume, a lovely lady) cooking my food fresh. The restaurant itself felt very rustic and the ambiance was very relaxed. The highlight for me was the amazing banana ice cream at the end, so tasty!
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Clartho
Points +17
perfect - Edit
stille und angenehme atmosphäre. essen liebevoll und lecker zubereitet.
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CMSDE
Points +126
A Japanese-style gem - Edit
We visited Itadakizen after spending a morning walking around nearby Maruyama Park. It was a cold winter day, and we were so happy to arrive in such a cozy and inviting little restaurant. I am an American who loves Japanese food, but being vegetarian, I often get to enjoy only a small range of it. So I was delighted by this restaurant. I probably would have given this restaurant a five-cow rating except that during the same week I had the pleasure to enjoy two vegetarian special-occasion meals that were specially prepared for me. This restaurant is good, but falls short compared to my friend's mom's cooking (as does most food).
Read moreWe were there for lunch, and there was a choice between two set menus. I'm not sure whether the food would exactly fit the definition of kaiseki-style (because I don't know exactly what the parameters are), but it's at least kaiseki-like: many small dishes, carefully prepared. All were good, and a couple were great. While I'm sure we could have found a cheaper lunch in the area, I thought the price was very reasonable for the value.
The dining room is small and though the restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, it was completely full by the time we left. We didn't plan to arrive slightly ahead of the lunch rush, but it turned out to be a good thing that we did.
One last thing: the woman who served us mentioned that they are scouting locations for a new branch in San Francisco!
Pros: Good value for price, Near Maruyama Park
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podcastgirl
Points +94
Traditional Japanese - Edit
The owner was exceptionally kind. We went there for lunch and wanted to try one of the dinner sets and she obliged. Pretty presentation of the food.
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Tiggy
Points +13886
A very pleasant experience... - Edit
I found this place easily with directions from the Happy Cow website and came here for both lunch and dinner. It is a cute space with a warm, rustic interior and soothing music playing. The staff were very friendly, asked me if I was vegan and how I knew about the restaurant. (Happy Cow of course, which they appreciated.) I was brought tea and utensils and an English menu with two lunch options and I chose the Kanseihan Tanno set for lunch and for dinner the sushi course for dinner. I won't go into individual details of the food, but I will say it was mostly delicious and always interesting and beautifully and intricately presented and served. With the number of courses and the preparation involved, it is a slow process. I was here on a very rainy day, so it suited me well. In the evening I sat at the table, drinking organic beer, enjoying the atmosphere. It is not cheap but if you want the dining experience it is not outrageously overpriced either, what you would expect to pay for three courses and drinks in a typical restaurant.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Intricately prepared food, Friendly service
Cons: Not cheap
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peter_nishi
Points +13
In deep gratitude - Edit
Whether a vegan or not,the refined food served at itadaki Zen leaves one feeling replenished,light, and energetic.
Read morePracticing alternative healthcare nearby,I've been gratefully taking out their lunch boxes for over a year. My favorite is the pan-fried rice ball brushed with a savory four-year-aged soy sauce:it is nutritionally-balanced,substantial,and convenient when on the go.
Located in Maruyama,one of western Sapporo's scenic commuter towns,river rocks welcome you into their stuccoed peaceful snug.
Adopting East Asian traditions and the macrobiotic diet,with perhaps a dash of oriental medicine,their cooking remind me of dietary heritage from Buddhist monks:simple,wholesome,and yet not bland.Variety of flavours,colors,and textures served in small portions are festive and should whet anyone's appetite.
Needless to say,the dishes are prepared with skill and care,putting togather fresh,seasonal,locally grown,and organic produce available;they must consciously balance food energy and the vast array of nutrients,too.Along with the staff's courteous service,itadaki Zen has a harmonious ambience for dinning-all in all adding up to a kind of spiritual experience.
So smack your lips over uplifting cooking.Positive vibrations put into each dish will restore your health and make you feel satisfied on a deep level.Are we not all in need for such food to stay calm,centered,and well?
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Den28
Points +331
Amazing atmosphere - Edit
They say that while traveling, you should always eat in the same place to make friends with the staff. I tried this theory during my 3 day stay at Sapporo. The first time I was really late but went to check if it was still open. It wasn't, but they opened the door anyway and sold me a bento box. They were really nice and talkative.
Read moreOn my second night I went back and had a delicious Japanese-Vegan set. I was alone but talked a lot with the cook. On the third night she offered me cheaper options but I ended up spending the same amount of money because everything was really delicious. The theory was truth, I ended up exchanging mails with the cook and we still write to each other.
The place is cozy, with mud walls the owner made herself. They play really nice relaxing music.
Pros: English speaking staff, Beautiful and traditional atmosphere
Cons: Won't speak Japanese even if you do, lol, Tiny from the outside, hard to find
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