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Daytime cafe serving vegan cuisine and organic wine. Menu offers a variety of choices such as teriyaki skewers, curry, gyoza, spanish omelette, and lunch of the day. At this 4th floor location since 2016 - prior to that it had operated as Slowfood Cafe Hippopotamus at Shinjuku 3-6-3. Open Wed-Fri 6:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Sun-Tue.
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77 Reviews
First Review by liasailor
edomt
Points +40
Amazing place - Edit
This tapas-style restaurant was one the best meals I experienced in Tokyo. The staff was very nice, there was a comforting, social vibe at the counter, and the food was absolutely amazing. The seitan teriyaki in particular shouldn't be missed! Price wise, the house wine is ¥600, 1 teriyaki skewer is ¥300, 4 gyozas are ¥500; perfectly reasonable for Tokyo in my opinion. There are about 10-15 tapas options in the menu. Location is on the 4th floor, the first 3 floors being the Doutor café.
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stackcats
Points +66
A little vegan nook - Edit
I found this place after arriving in Tokyo at 7pm and feeling the need to just eat and relax. Kiboko is on the 4th floor of a building over Doutor coffee shop, and you have to climb 4 flights of stairs, but it's worth it. It's a small bar overlooking a busy street, and most of the food is finger food intended for sharing, but as a solo traveller I found 2 plates to be a good meal. I had the seitan skewer and the coriander gyoza, plus an organic beer. The flavours were just wonderful, especially the skewer, which I don't recommend for sharing as you'll want to eat the whole thing! The staff are lovely too.
Read morePros: All vegan, Amazing flavours, Menu with English descriptions
Cons: 4 flights of stairs!
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DrVeg
Points +59
Very disappointing - Edit
The main dishes were all cold dishes, incredibles small. The venue is horrible - could do with a coat of paint!!
Read moreNo idea why the portions are so small - not a taps vibe
We were still hungry after meal
Pros: Good gyoza and spring rolls , Nice staff
Cons: Not worth the money - double what I have paid , Up 4 flights of stairs
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GrayHorwitz
Points +1761
Tasty and classy - Edit
Nice date spot and lovely overlook of the nearby area. I recommend the teriyaki!
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VegVidya
Points +298
Nice staff, small plates - Edit
TIPS ON HOW TO GET THERE
Read moreA lot of people say that this restaurant is hard to find...I believe the location via HappyCow is correct. If you follow the directions from there, and you see a big shop on the street corner called Doutor (font can be slightly hard to read, but the sign is big and illuminated, you shouldn't miss it) then you are on the right street. Doutor is just north of KiboKo. The signage for KiboKo can be easy to miss. If you walk down the street from Doutor, towards the location of KiboKo as indicated by HappyCow, look for a silver sign on the building's wall. The sign will be labeled for each floor of the building. The sign says that KiboKo is located on the 4th floor, which it is. Enter the building and walk to the 4th floor. The hardest part is finding the silver sign.
REVIEW
My friend and I came here and got three plates to share amongst ourselves. At the time they had a summer special on their menu, oben, which was light and tasty. We also got the chili con carne and the Spanish omelette. The staff was very kind to us and was happy to explain how they made the "egg" part of the omelette when I asked, and answered all of our other questions regarding the menu, (granted, we spoke to them in Japanese, so I cannot attest to their English abilities). They also have a good drink menu with vegan wines and kombucha.
Pros: Friendly staff
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mark_croc
Points +46
Small restaurant serving small, taps style vegan food. - Edit
Spent ages trying to find this place but eventually found it. Nice organic run business with very friendly staff. Menu is in English as well as Japanese. The food was nice, but just too expensive for what we got.
Read moreI love to see small vegan businesses do well, obviously, so I hope they can make it work.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Very friendly staff , You can see your food being prepared
Cons: Really expensive , Very difficult to find
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mchaza
Points +115
Good food, good wine - Edit
Top floor restaurant offering small dishes and quality vegan organic wine and beer. Went there Friday night and sat at the bar. Dishes are small but delicious. Served by two lovely ladies, which one knew little English. Nice place to relax after visiting the hustle and bustle of downtown Shinjuku.
Read morePros: Good wine, English menus
Cons: Small dishes, Pricey
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julifarn
Points +126
Relaxed vegan bar - Edit
A great informal vegan bar with a lot of small dishes to chose from. Me and my partner had quite many of them and shared all together. Also good wine and drinks - I can really recommend the kombucha cocktail if you like kombucha 😉 Friendly staff.
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materik
Points +105
Great place - Edit
Very small dishes so we shared and almost had every dish they had to get full, including dessert, but everything was very good. Nice wine too.
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KarappaOak
Points +49
Oasis in Shinjuku - Edit
This place was great! Our hotel was around the corner, and this made for a terrific place to hang out late at night, drink vegan wine, eat small plates, and plan the next day. Friendliest proprietor ever. Food was really nice, wine was super inexpensive (around ¥800 per bottle). Lovely tables with nice view. Close to the National Park, and quieter end of Shinjuku. Nice place to get away from the craziness for an hour or two.
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BramenDani
Points +59
Nice vegan restauramt - Edit
We had a nice (slightly expensive) vegan dinner here with lots of nice finger foods. They offer a variety of vegan wine and beer. The taste was great. Especially the vegan Yakitori and the soup were very nice.
Read morePros: Great taste, Nice location
Cons: Bit pricey, Small portions
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lindacz1
Points +173
Delicious - Edit
We really enjoyed the food here. All vegan menu. Small portions - i.e. 1 skewer ... You have to order a from the drinks menu, can’t just have water. The wine and beer were delicious though.
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elenaorrore
Points +34
Lovely - Edit
I loved the place which is on the 4th floor of a building in Shinjuku. The staff is so nice and also the chef. Everyone was so lovely.
Read moreThe food was incredible.
Pros: Nice position, Great food, Good wine
Cons: Small portions
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veggiesaurus_86
Points +4049
Bad muffin day - Edit
I visited this restaurant in April 2016 and unfortunately did not like the food. I had a rice dish with some Bolognese like sauce and a muffin which both were really not good. However the location was nice and the staff tried to be helpful although their English was practically non existant. I guess I just ordered the wrong things . . .
Read morePros: Staff was friendly
Cons: Taste of food
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davidyatesau
Points +93
Decent if desperate but could be better - Edit
Considering how hard it is in Tokyo to find food I had my hopes up with these reviews. Not much food options but OK. Would be better if they had more options but acceptable
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DogWhisperer
Points +17
KiboKo: Cozy, friendly, delicious vegan food - Edit
Stepped out of the cold (and up the 4 floors of stairs) for an early dinner, so early that I was the first customer of the evening. Loved my freshly-made dumplings, pasta, and wine. People have noted that portions are small, but 4 dumplings were perfect and the pasta was ample. I will definitely return. :)
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neekfan
Points +34
Amazing and unique - Edit
Delicious dinner (the soups!!) loved the soup, gyoza, and omelette. We didn’t end up eating the teriyaki “meat” as found it too soft and wet texture. Enjoyed the wine, atmosphere and experience!!
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BenoitGran
Points +599
Incredibly delicious - Edit
This is my favorite vegan restaurant in Tokyo. The beef yakitori made from ofu, the gyoza with coriander, the oden, and the dessert, were fabulous. The staff and owner are also very friendly. Vegan sushi and cheese on Monday, can't wait to try these!
Read morePros: Delicious, Nice place, Cool staff
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beveg
Points +69
Lucky to find KiboKo - Edit
Dishes are so good. Will come back next time I visit Tokyo.
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JacquelineShino
Points +47
Hidden spot for vegan dinner - Edit
Food was good but not extraordinary. I like the idea of eating vegan tapas but the portions were quite small. Staff was very friendly. Nice vegan restaurant for eating dinner with a kind of hidden entrance
Read morePros: Many vegan options
Cons: Have to buy one drink, Pricey
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LisaNastasi
Points +145
Amazing food but small portions - Edit
The menu said that the restaurant is tapas style so the portions would be small. We ordered the dumplings, teriyaki skewers and the pasta dish. Everything was at the very top delicious. But the pasta was more expensive than the rest so I expected a bigger portion. We had to eat something else later.
Read morePros: all homemade, cute atmosphere and window view, flavourful
Cons: small portions, only open Thursday to Sunday
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FRLL
Points +23
a Shinjuku favourite - Edit
Cosy atmosphere, friendly owner and a range of tasty food and organic wine. The gyoza are particularly great!
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UtopianGlow
Points +68
I wanted to love this place... - Edit
I wanted to love this place, but I didn't. Food was nice, but nothing spectacular. Portion sizes were small (intended for sharing like tapas). We were the only customers at 7pm on a Sunday, so the vibe was a little sad. Our meal came to ¥5400 for 2 people.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: You must order a drink (nothing under ¥500 availab, Expensive
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BeeJax
Points +321
Quaint vegan restaurant and wine bar - Edit
Lovely food, I was happy I could try vegan gyoza (traditional flavours) also had steamed season vegetables. Friendly staff, quiet and chilled atmosphere. Great for individuals or couples
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ViCao
Points +77
All vegan no worries - Edit
Cute little joint with limited seating. Felt like a typical small Japan bar setting where one chef cooks and you can watch if seated at the bar. It was good to get this experience especially when you can't get this in Piss Alley being a vegan. Food blew me away, very gourmet and amazing combinations of ingredients used. Highly recommend the tomato stew, pot of mushrooms and potatoes in warm oil and creamy pasta. For beverage, the relaxing tea was really relaxing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-05-13
Pros: Worth the cons as nothing like this in Tokyo
Cons: Waiting time, Small dishes, Pricey
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Sashiko
Points +16
If you go alone prepare for the bar... - Edit
If you go alone prepare for the bar, they will not let you sit at a table if you are alone... doesnt matter if ALL tables are open, you must sit at the bar. I guess its a rule.. would really enjoy sitting by a window, however it does not matter, you sit by the stove. HOT! If you go alone during summer prepare for the heat... Very good food, I am just bitter I cannot watch the view as restaurant is very quiet..
Read morePros: food
Cons: If alone, must sit at bar
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JulieKT
Points +13
Only opens at 5pm on Fridays - Edit
On Fridays it only opens at 5pm. On weekend days it opens at 1pm but not during weekdays....
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