Cafe-style vegan restaurant in the Chabara Complex shopping mall, underneath the train tracks, next to the UDX building, and close to Akihabara station. Est. since 2013. Offers simple shojin ryori (temple cuisine). Order from the menu (has English), or choose from a small selection of the day's dishes. Rice and miso soup re-fills come with purchase of meal. Dessert options include ice cream and shaved iced. Reservations are highly advised and must be made for more than four people. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-7:30pm. Last order for lunch 1.30pm.
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8-2 Kanda Neribeicho Chiyoda-ku (at Chabara Complex), Tokyo, Japan, 101-0022
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262 Reviews
First Review by syrupofipecac
CandyLee
Points +402
Hidden gem - Edit
My japanese friend brought me here and I had to come back for second time because the food was so amazing. The restaurant is located inside a delicacy store close to Akihabara station so it was a bit hard to find.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-12
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kikapetrovic
Points +150
Temple cuisine - Edit
(Updated Feb 2025)
Read moreI liked the food this time and travelling with a 5 years old was easy to give him some ramen for dinner.
This time the food was really good, they don’t force you to buy a drink.
The food here was tasty but for me wasn't that special. Maybe I was expecting something different.
You have to purchase a drink with your meal, which is not right, in my opinion.
The portions seems small but they were enough for dinner (the large plate) and miso and rice are free to refill.
Not cheep, so I don't think will be back.
Updated from previous review on 2017-03-02
Pros: Good food, Very particular, Very tasty ramen
Cons: Not cheep
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LOliva19
Points +391
Veggies! - Edit
Greasy but more vegetables than anyplace we've seen. We were craving something besides dried fruit and granola bars while being cooped up in the hotel room sick. 🤧
Read moreWe had curry with all the sides and miso soup. Everything was tasty, veggies were SO greasy I had to pay them dry. ☹️
Pros: More veggies than anywhere we've looked. , Take out option , Variety
Cons: Greasy!!
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WinstonSmith35
Points +161
Good Shojin option near Akihabara - Edit
If you’re into Shojin food or you wanna try it this is a good place.
Read moreThe Karaage and the Kirian-Fu crispy chicken are tasty.
Weekdays for lunch the menu has a really good price-quality balance.
Pros: Weekdays menu, Ambience, Filling
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Sofiewika
Points +35
Best udon noodles i’ve tried - Edit
Very good udon noodles and broth. Vegan omurice were also really good
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SenaCanoglu
Points +34
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
Great vegan restaurant to survive Japan as a vegan! Very polite workers. Food it tasty, no complaints.😄
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yungveg17
Points +1355
Nice option near Akihibara station - Edit
We ended up eating here twice (the 2nd time after just missing last order at Cafe Tarot). It's relatively simple but we thought it was tasty and reasonably priced. I'd return for sure if I was in the area
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Harrshha
Points +215
Delicious but pricer than I was hoping for. - Edit
Great food, well presented with an opportunity to try a variety of flavours.
Read morePros: Komaki set menu, Desserts
Cons: Small portions , Bit pricey
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Ani.ta1470
Points +75
Totally vegan restaurant - Edit
We liked the menu and the food come in small portions. Our first authentic food experience in Tokyo. Staff was really nice. We liked it there and would recommend it!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Tasty food
Cons: Bit expensive
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mapogoma
Points +49
Budget Shojin - Edit
Food was nice, but the sesame tofu was disappointing
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kelseyjaynex
Points +3211
Nice & simple lunch - Edit
We found the place easily with Google Maps, I thought it would be downstairs/underground after reading “under the train lines” - but it’s actually on ground level, near the entrance to the Chabara Shopping Mall. We arrived at midday on a weekday and there were lots of tables.
Read moreMy partner and I both had the karaage set meal for ¥1430 each. It was nothing mind blowing, but a simple, tasty, traditional meal. Included soy meat karaage with mayo, salad, brown sticky rice, pickled veg, pickled ginger, and miso soup. The big chunks of karaage were crunchy and yum.
Satisfying lunch while we explored the arcades and shops of Akihabara area 😌 #Veganuary
Pros: affordable & tasty set meal, quick service , clean and tidy restaurant
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NoikoGnocchiko
Points +132
Delicious - Edit
Great soy meat, fast service! #Veganuary
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anajatol
Points +44
Yum - Edit
I thought it was good food, not life-changing but yum!
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Pie_Coroner
Points +62
Amazing food tucked away in a quiet corner of Akihabara - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious and an excellent value. We'll definitely be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-30
Pros: Curated set meals, Plenty of options, Great value
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FartGang
Points +78
Calm and beautiful arrangement - Edit
I ordered one of the smaller sets because I had eaten a few desserts before coming here, but the taste still came through!
Read moreI enjoyed all the small dishes—especially the tofu block with wasabi 💛 and I recommend the small portion of rice if you’re on the fuller side upon arriving :’)
Sadly, couldn’t try the desserts, but really should have saved my stomach for them!
I came here to find the restaurant before my reservation date and I couldn’t find it! The store is inside another store called Chabara and it doesn’t open until 11am, so you have to go somewhere else to wait. Otherwise, if it’s open, you just need to walk straight and you’ll see the name SHOJIN on the entrance :)
The reviews say to reserve, but when I came at exactly 12pm, only one other party was there! However, by 12:30pm, it was getting packed…
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-19
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Anilynn
Points +104
Nice experience - Edit
This is a lovely little place. We got the kitsune udon and a larger meal set. The udon was tasty, and we enjoyed the variety of textures and flavors the small dishes provided.
Read moreSince the place is small, I imagine it can get fairly busy. But we got there a few minutes before they opened on a weekday and were seated right away.
Pros: Friendly staff, Quiet
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MariaSpb
Points +277
Really good soy meat - Edit
The very first vegan cafe we visited in Japan, it was a dinner time. At the entrance, a very nice girl led us to a table, we chose a fairly large set with soy meat and two types of sake. There were a lot of small plates with various delicious contents in the set, soy meat with sauce turned out to be very tasty. One kind of sake was better than the other, credit cards are accepted. It was nice to have quite a few guests from all over the world.
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hwing
Points +1286
Pricy and small portions but good-tasting food - Edit
Was initially hard to find the restaurant. It’s located inside the Chabara (small shopping center) underneath the train line.
Read moreHad made a reservation in advance but there were plenty of tables when I arrived early evening on a Friday. Fully English menu available.
Ordered the Kitsune Udon — the broth was a bit bland but the mushrooms and tofu were delicious. There were only two pieces of tofu provided, so I ordered extra tofu for 330 yen.
Ordered the Chocolate Mousse (including one scoop of vanilla ice cream) which was petite but flavorful.
Overall, the meal was pretty good overall but the portions were small for the price. Was left still feeling a bit hungry.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-15
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VegaNapoletano
Points +1225
Perfect Lunch - Edit
Found with Happy Cow, this place offers a complete vegan menu based on the Shojin-Ryori cuisine, typical of the Buddhist monks for whose it is forbidden to kill animals. I selected a larger menu, which included small tastes of each meal. The food was surprising and the Super service. Happy ending with delicious chocolate dessert. Jump if you're around Akihabara.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-09
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MarcosAbdallah
Points +249
Awesome experience - Edit
Lovely place! We had udon and a set meal with their tofu and karage. Everything fully vegan and delicious.
Read moreHad to wait about 30-40min in line, so reservation is a nice thing in case you're on a schedule.
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jalapenohands
Points +536
Komaki Shokudo - Edit
I had the Karaage Set. The karaage and the miso soup were good, but everything else was just okay. Vibe was a bit weird and I was forgotten about at one point and had to re-order.
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Doogh
Points +13
Could be better - Edit
The food is okay at best. They don’t use onion or garlic, which is really weird. Those are some of the go-to flavors for vegans, so excluding them seems like a mistake.
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djlayton4
Points +21
Vegan but Still Normal Japanese! - Edit
This place was excellent. So many vegan options in Japan are macrobiotic, which isn't really my thing. This restaurant is more of an affordable Shojin Ryori place, and I wish there were more like it. Highly recommended!
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SeanDavid
Points +582
Yummy karage - Edit
Cute little restaurant with tasty nibbles. The karage was particularly delicious, as were the desserts.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-19
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blahblah
Points +122
‘Temple’ food - Edit
Nice staff and atmosphere.
Read moreFood was probably fine, not to my taste but there was nothing wrong with it except perhaps the price.
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KlausMurasaki
Points +160
Traditional Japanese Food, Vegan! - Edit
We made an advance reservation for 12 people and they fit us in two tables. We pre-ordered all our food and desserts and they were very accommodating - I don't think they are used to serving such big parties all at once, but we had a great experience.
Read moreWe ordered almost one of everything on the menu (unfortunately I don't have pictures of them all) and I think everyone enjoyed their food. The curry was a little spicy by Japanese standards (but I thought it was delicious). We had one person (non-vegan) who ordered the Kitsune Udon and she absolutely loved it. Like other reviews mentioned, the omu-rice (omelette) was a bit strange - the omelette was more like a pancake.
Of the desserts, the berry mousse cake was the best by far (in my opinion) and the matcha cheesecake was a bit underwhelming. The matcha parfait was a fun dessert!
Pros: Ichiju Sansai Traditional Japanese Cuisine
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YoshikoTakeuchi
Points +485
Komaki Shokudo Kamakura Fukushikian - Edit
The restaurant offered a variety of vegan Japanese set meals - choose main dish and rice ( you can choose size and type of rice like azuki brown rice or regular rice) and traditional Japanese side dishes
Read moreGreat place to enjoy Japanese traditional meal and sweets, you can make it healthier if you opt brown rice
I went to lunch which is cheaper but dinner has more selections of dishes and also dessert!
If you want to eat dessert ( I wanted to eat grilled dango which you can grill at the table ) you need to book!
For the complete dining experience, visit my blog; https://cookingwithyoshiko.com/shojin-ryori-cuisine-in-tokyo-komaki-shokudo-kamakura-fukushikian/
Pros: Great way to try traditional Japanese meal, Menu available in English, Lunch set is quote affordable
Cons: Dessert needs to be BOOKED beforehand (lunch only)
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