Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Est. 2019. Vegan izakaya serves typically two main dishes of kara-age and gyoza. Does not accept reservations. Between 12-3 pm, only lunch sets are served. May stop accepting customers during busy days if maximum capacity is reached. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm.
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15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya PARCO (at Basement level), Tokyo, Japan
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Added by Tomo Okabe on 24 Nov 2019
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456 Reviews
First Review by Tomo Okabe
Prady
Points +265
Deep fried stuff. It's going to be good. - Edit
The fried stuff is good and tasty. The cold soysauce soba noodles were like rubber. Mapo tofu had 0 spice to it, still tasted okay but I was expecting it to be much spicier.
Read morePros: Waiter is a manga fan
Cons: Had to wait in line for well over an hour
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ttsita
Points +15
Pésima experiencia. - Edit
Le daría 0 estrellas. Tuvimos que esperar dos horas, siendo que había espacio para comer adentro. La persona que atendía era extremadamente lenta y cuando queríamos ordenar estaba casi completamente agotado el menú (y llegamos temprano, a las 6pm, una hora después de que el restaurant abriera). La comida no era buena, éramos tres personas y nos llegó todo en un mismo plato, con una porción pequeña de ensalada en el centro para las tres. El plato de champiñones estaba muy salado, tuvimos que dejarlo porque tenía muy mal sabor.
Read moreCuando estábamos esperando, después de dos horas, pusieron un cartel que decía que ya no permitirían a más personas dentro. Le quisimos preguntar a la persona que atendía y en vez de escucharnos nos puso el cartel en frente de la cara. Le dijimos que estábamos en la lista hace dos horas y nos aceptó.
No contaban con servilletas, las mesas eran incómodas.
Pros: Las papas fritas estuvieron bien
Cons: Excesivo tiempo de espera , La comida es muy salada, Estaba agotado el menú casi completamente
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andyjng
Points +5975
It's Fried, So It Must Be Good? - Edit
Masaka (meaning 'no way!') is a great name for a vegan izakaya. Who would've thought that there'd ever be an entirely plant-based Japanese pub? That alone gives it its flowers, but looking beyond the name or concept, I think there are better spots in Tokyo for the vegan diner.
Read moreLocated in the B-1 floor of Shibuya Parco, Masaka is a tiny shop that seats 4-max to a table, so it's really best for smaller parties. The menu is found online by scanning the QR code and along the wall.
On my recent visit, we noticed that a LOT of items on the walls were written as sold out. So instead, we opted for two types of karaage (teriyaki and regular), fried mushrooms, and two beers. The karaage is all homemade and admittedly were quite juicy, albeit extremely salty. I would say the same for their mushrooms as well. Everything was quite salty and without any rice to cut the sodium, you'll leave wanting more water.
Afterwards, we got our bill which was roughly ¥5000, which felt really off considering we only ordered three dishes and two drinks. Turns out that they also tact on a service fee (similar to most izakayas) so we ended up paying quite a lot for what I felt was cheaper food.
Although their homemade karaage was really good, the lack of diverse options as well as the weird pricing means I'm unlikely to return to recommend it as a 'must-eat' spot for vegans. I am happy this exists but there are other vegan restaurants in Tokyo that will probably offer better value for money.
Pros: The concept of a vegan izakaya itself is great
Cons: Long waits, Many items seem constantly sold out, Lack of diversity in food
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jerojeri
Points +152
It’s ok - Edit
Really just ok food - unless you really like deep fried vegetables. We tried 5 or 6 items including the soy balls and the tofu noodles. If there’s a line eat somewhere else because it’s not worth it. We were 2nd in line for 45 minutes, but stuck it out because of the reviews.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-13
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: Long wait, Mediocre food
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ToraKo
Points +500
Worth the wait! - Edit
Delicious food and very nice staff! I was really looking forward to the gyoza, but actually the karaage was the star of the show! Delicious mapo doufu as well. I definitely want to come back and try everything on the menu!
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DeanoWilso
Points +50
Amazing - Edit
Despite the longish wait, it was well worth it! The food was fantastic.
Read moreYou order through your phone after scanning g a QR code. There was limited options on the night we went but what was available was fantastic!
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AnieBananie
Points +82
Yum! - Edit
B1 of the Nintendo/Pokemon store building!
Read moreMy meat-eating partner who never enjoys even the most amazing veggie places we visit actually complimented this one so that says so much!
Very protein heavy which was lovely since most of the V restaurants we’d been to so far seem to lack it.
We went on a weekday from around 5:30-6 and it was quiet. We just ordered a bunch of small plates to share, it was really yummy and of course the karage was the star ⭐️
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-03
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Hayden5780
Points +176
Long wait to get in but delicious food - Edit
We went here twice - the first time was good and the second time was amazing. It's worth mentioning we first went here on New Year's when they were only offering one set lunch meal.
Read moreWe came back on our last night in Japan and regret not coming much more. The karaage was arguably the best we had on our trip, the maitake mushrooms were amazing, and all sides were delicious, especially the pickled veg. May be our best meal in Japan.
As others have said, there is a wait. We got here at 6pm and were third in line and waited an hour. We heard other groups complaining about the wait, so I wouldn't risk coming if you're in a rush. I would definitely recommend arriving for 5pm opening as we walked past this place a few times during our trip and there was always a queue. Once seated though, our food came out really quickly. It seemed that they may have been short-staffed or people were staggering their orders and taking a long time. Regardless, highly recommended eating here.
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Mondpudding
Points +722
Huge Vegan Karaage - Edit
This retro flair Izakaya is so fun to go because it's entirely vegan and you don't have to worry about what food you can choose.
Read moreI tried their Gyoza and Yaki-Onigiri before, but my favorite is definitely their Karaage!
They are honestly huge, which we didn't expect for the price and come with various different toppings. For me the best one until now was classical lemon.
Definitely going back to try more.
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meagabug
Points +335
Amazing food. All vegan. - Edit
Nothing else to say. I doubt there’s a single menu item I wouldn’t like 😋
Read moreCons: Small place so there’s often a wait
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tracy18
Points +31
Really Delicious but the staff is a bit slow. - Edit
Very delicious food. the teriyaki soy meat and the maitake mushroom are exceptionally prepared. But we were waiting quite a while. The place is small yes, but there are quite a few staff (4 people) and no one move fast to clean the table for the next customer to be able to enter
Read morePros: Delicious food, Portion is just nice
Cons: Most of the main dishes sold out
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MicciM
Points +2267
Nice and quite good - Edit
We had a pleasant time. The green brand tempura is really good. Unfortunately most main dishes were sold out.
Read moreUpdate : We came back and tried other options, really good indeed!
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-15
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Shira_Botzum
Points +68
Cheap and delicious - Edit
Overall recommend this place! Food is cheap and really good, fun to have a vegan izakaya experience. Make sure you get there at least an hour and a half before closing, maybe ideally 2 hours - we got there the first time too late and they had run out of food. Karaage was a little on the oily side, make sure to get some of the pickles and salads too.
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xavierkt
Points +93
Great all vegan Izakaya in central Shibuya - Edit
Small shop in the basement of Shibuya Parco with friendly staff and decent prices. Lots of dishes in a Izakaya style. We came for an early dinner, but I can imagine later in the evening it would be a great Izakaya experience for vegos/vegans with drinks flowing.
Read morePros: Delicious fake chicken (huge range too!), Friendly staff, Central location inside Parco
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bumibonbon
Points +92
Cozy and delicious. - Edit
A cozy spot underneath a mall, their 'chicken' karaage and their dumplings were delicious. The service was quite slow though but thats ok😄
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Vegan.honey
Points +964
Amazing karage - Edit
I’m so glad I came here!
Read moreI ordered the gyoza and the karage.
The gyoza was good but the karage was amazing!!
Definitely try this! It was very heavy and filling but every bite was delicious!
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Points +27758
Izakaya Masaka - Edit
OMG, the karaage with spicy sauce and mayo was so delicious my non-veg dining partner was blown away and continued to talk about it days later. I can’t wait to eat here again. Another notable item was the tofu noodles dish, which was incredible but was overshadowed by the karaage. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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ejtrittonhalls
Points +295
Great local place - Edit
Tiny place with no reservations but worth a wait
Read morePros: All vegan
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Cherryboi
Points +133
Great amount of variety and vegan options - Edit
Found this place while I had been walking around Shibuya, and while it is tucked away I was most impressed with the large range!
Read moreOrdered karaage with the soy mayonnaise and teriyaki flavour, cold soba, Gyozas and meatballs, which were each fantastic. The karaage sauces were a little overwhelming and definitely benefited from having the cabbage it came with, and cold soba to mitigate the intensity. Even with this I found everything to be great, and the Jasmine highballs that we ordered complimented the meal. Would highly recommend, especially as you can order a few individual dishes so you can pick and mix your meal.
Pros: Great range and variation, Friendly staff
Cons: Overwhelming sauces on karaage
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MonicaJane
Points +489
Soooo good - Edit
Had the tartar, teriyaki and spicy Szechuan karaage. Plus gyoza, rice, soup and pickles.
Read moreThis has been my favourite place in Tokyo so far the food was amazing.
Highly recommend the karaage js delicious
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silliestlittlecow
Points +164
so delicious omg - Edit
soy meat teriyaki out of this world
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marshuck
Points +226
Enjoyed my visit - Edit
I enjoyed my visit! I am not into soy meat and was able to avoid the oily karaage with no problem. I enjoyed cold soba salad, Japanese-style pickles and veggie goyza! Also had a delicious soju beverage with fresh grapefruit juice. Friendly host, good service. 4 stars for basic ambiance.
Read morePros: Fully vegan restaurant!, Cocktails and beer, Friendly staff
Cons: Small portions, Many menu items have soy meat
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ricobabyface
Points +390
🥰🥰 - Edit
perfect vegan karaage i fell in love 💎
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AngelaFaragasso
Points +480
Fulfilling - Edit
Nice Chinese-Japanese restaurant with many options but a bit oily! Price it’s normal compared to other vegan restaurants in Japan which tend to be pricey!
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice price !, Friendly staff
Cons: Oily, Heavy cooking
cico
Too much oil i agree
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midoribakerph
Points +196
SIMPLY THE BEST - Edit
Had dinner here together with my non-vegan friends and they LOVED IT! Surprisingly way better than normal Izakaya food. Tried more than half of the menu options and they were all super good especially the Vegan Karaage. Price was surprisingly very affordable as well despite it being in Parco Shibuya. I cannot recommend it enough. A must go!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Affordable food with good volume, Fast serving and accessible place
Cons: Usually full on normal days, No reservation option
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Lanakoi
Points +73
Delicious, perfectly vegan izakaya - Edit
Everything is delicious and vegan. They change the menu from time to time but keep customer favorites. I recommend the Niku moyashi and the new manchurian cauliflower for sure :)
Read morePros: All vegan options, All delicious , Reasonable prices
Cons: Sometimes a really long wait
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Trying2B1
Points +57
Good, but... - Edit
Spring Roll was very oily but karage tasted awesome!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: I know spring roll is deep fried but it was Oily
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