Vegan restaurant est. 2018 in Jiyugaoka. Offers Japanese vegan cuisine with focus on vegetables and mushrooms. Choices include individual dishes of katsu, soba/noodles, curry, vegan eel and as well as bento sets. Serves vegan sake and wine, pancakes, ice cream, and cheezecakes. Has menu in English. Last orders 2pm for lunch and 10pm for dinner. No walk-ins, reservation required. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-2:00pm, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm, Thu-Sat 6:00pm-8:00pm. Closed Wed. Last orders 7:30pm.
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Added by marukochan on 18 Sep 2018
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243 Reviews
First Review by Humus_Erectus
Tomo Okabe
Points +831
A experience worth trying - Edit
I really enjoyed my lunch here. Their meals being so affordable and the experience is something worth trying.
Read moreEvery item on the menu is an unique interpretation of the traditional Japanese meal that you do not want to miss.
Pros: All vegan , Delicious
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IndigoSamurai
Points +15
Best vegan fried chicken - Edit
We ordered the vegan fried chicken and eel. It was some of the best vegan meat that I've ever tried. The staff is extremely friendly as well and we had an awesome experience. Must try if you are in Tokyo, I would definitely come again!
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frenchfry
Points +17
Tasty vegan Japanese food - Edit
Awesome place located in a lovely little garden/flower shop. Very friendly english speaking staff. The food is traditional vegan Japanese food and really delicious. Highly recommended!
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misovegan
Points +51
Get the eel! - Edit
Lovely and welcoming staff. Great food for vegans and non-vegans! Had the vegan eel and it tasted better than the real thing. A few complimentary appetizers was a lovely delicious bonus!
Read morePros: All vegan, Decent price
Cons: None
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CharlyEngland
Points +18
Just spectacular - Edit
I was surprised to see any restaurant with 52 reviews and a 5-star rating, but it is well deserved. We ordered the yakisoba and mapo -tofu. Our meal was a set and started with a delicious Smokey bean and lentil salad, with a broccoli mochi, it was sooo yummy! It was served on a glass plate with a dome over it, in which the smoke was trapped. Just opening the dome was an experience! This was served with a little miso style soup, which was mild, earth and fresh.
Read moreThen the main course, OMG, the presentation alone was amazing and was only enhanced by the tasty flavours. Both dishes were delicious and the vegetables were so fresh! I think they might be home grown!
The service was wonderful too, our waitress had a constant smile and was extremely patient with our terrible Japanese!
A wonderful experience of hospitality on all levels, a must see stop for all vegans, vegetarians or just people in general, who are visiting beautiful Jiyugaoka!
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annama94
Points +13
Excellent vegan food - Edit
We were really impressed by the variety of Japanese dishes, which are usually not vegan.
Read moreThe eel was spectacular as it was the ramen.
I would definitely come back again.
Booking in advance is recommended!
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keiichi1980
Points +22
関東でTOP3に入る満足度でした。 - Edit
今回、コースをお願いしましたが、全てのお料理が満足度が高く、見た目味ともに素晴らしかったです。関東でいろいろなVeganレストランに行きましたが、個人的にTOP3に入る満足度でした。また伺いたいと思います。
Read morePros: 見た目, 雰囲気, 味
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EmikoNakayama
Points +239
Reasonable price with great food - Edit
I had a mock eel and was very tasty. I also ordered cheese cake due to its presentation. It was nice but 500yen is a bit over price.
Read morePros: Cozy, tasty, not expensive
Cons: Sometimes restruant is full with reservation. , Better to confirm on the phone.
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oasisisao
Points +276
Great experience - Edit
Great cozy place surrounded by plants. The food was tasty and the presentation interesting. Cost and quality is great.
Read morePros: All vegan , Lovely quiet place, Innovation
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JackieJans
Points +1228
Holy (happy) cow!!! This place ❤️❤️ - Edit
This is definitely top of the list of must-go restaurants in Tokyo! I can’t believe how beautiful this place, their food, their presentation, and the wonderful owners are! They go above and beyond with their presentation of traditional Japanese food. There is so much love in their preparation! I 100% recommend Saido and their vegan unagi is PERFECT!!
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HonorRiley
Points +31
Fantastic vegan spot - difficult to find though! - Edit
A really lovely vegan restaurant in the Meguro area of Tokyo - the place is surrounded by plants and gardens and the staff are passionate about veganism and vegan food :)
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Good Japanese style food , Staff speak English and are extremely friendly!
Cons: Really difficult to find :(
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SergiiSamoilenko
Points +47
Great atmosphere and very delicious! - Edit
Great restaurant with delicious 100% vegan food! They serve free appetizer: filtered tomato juice and small snack 😋 Highly recommend to visit! Staff are very friendly and positive!
Read morePros: 100% vegan restaurant!
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AyleeC
Points +32
Delightful experience - Edit
I was in Jiyugaoka and torn between which vegan restaurant to go to but I am so happy I chose Saido! The staff are very friendly and the food is great fun to eat besides being tasty! Presentation is of Heston Blumenthal standard and yet the lunchtime set menu is very good value for money. I had the fake eel and definitely will come back to try the noodles or katsudon. Also had the cheesecake dessert which was super cute and delicious! Oh and everything is vegan!
Read moreAlso has an English menu.
店員も優しいし、食事も美味しかった。その上、食事の姿は面白かったから食べ方も楽しかった。食べ物だけじゃなくて、全部の経験はとても楽しかった。
Updated from previous review on 2019-07-20
Pros: Relaxed environment , Tasty food, Fun experience
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sunflow3r
Points +88
Combining modern and traditional - Edit
This restaurant is very cool. All the dishes themselves where a piece of art. The staff was extremely helpful and lovely. We had the “eel” and “cutlet” and it was very tasty. However, the best of the best was the dessert. Do not miss the blueberry cheesecake and strawberry sorbet! It was the best cheesecake I’ve ever had! Amazing!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Cool atmosphere , Lovely staff
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Human_Bean
Points +198
Amazing food, amazing presentation, and very friendly staff. - Edit
First, I showed up a bit before they opened. As I started to walk away, someone opened the door and invited me in early.
Read moreI ordered the eel bowl, but first they brought me soup and salad. And what a salad! It was a combination of beans, greens, and barley that was smoked IN CHERRY BLOSSOM SMOKE.
Then came the eel. Eel was one of my favourite foods before going vegan and I honestly never expected to have it again. I'm very glad I did. It was sweet, smoky, and had just a touch of "sea" flavour - just like real eel.
Definitely check this place out if you're in Tokyo.
Pros: Traditional Japanese Food, Great staff, Fair Prices
Cons: None
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SebastianZieliński
Points +13
Wow! - Edit
Very tasty and beautiful looking food. I warmly recommend!!😄
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sixvowels
Points +70
Vegan food made with heart - Edit
It’s very rare to find a place that serves vegan food, and this place serves vegan fare with heart. We had the eel, ramen and blueberry cheesecake, and we could taste the effort that went into creating these dishes. Definitely recommended, English and Chinese menus available as well.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Many options (rice & noodles), Dessert available too
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滄海一粟
Points +102
Amazing food! - Edit
The food is amazing. It tastes so good. The chef is very talented and they are very kind. I will surely recommend to my friend.
Read morePros: delicious, beyond expectations
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carotokyo
Points +32
Unajyu-tried it with a non vegan🤗 - Edit
Very nice staff, the food was delicious and according to my non-vegan friend the taste is almost the same as the real thing!
Read moreThe cheesecake-joke really got us(you’ll have to go there and try to understand what I mean)!
Anyway, success for the vege-team! Definitely will be back at night to try the nihinshu!
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ingakristina
Points +16
Fantastic food, friendly stuff and the eel and egg taste as if they are real. - Edit
Very good food. The eel was very authentic and the egg was like a real egg. I never tastes something so much like a real egg. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Will come back again.
Read morePros: All vegan, Not too pricy, Friendly staff
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freddy91
Points +21
Excellent - Edit
Really nice place. The staff is very friendly and the cuisine that they offer is awesome! There are a lot of vegetarian variations of Japanese dishes to choose from.
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vincenthoutman
Points +153
Super good, amazing staff - Edit
Lovely place. The building is fully covered in plants. It looks lovely and peaceful. The food is inspired on traditional Japanese dishes. It tastes magnificent. The vegan yakitori was better than the real thing (as far as I can remember anyway lol). There was a home made fake hard boiled egg on the soba which was so much like egg it could have fooled most omni’s.
Read moreBest part is the super friendly staff though. I initially showed up on a day that the restaurant is closed. The staff was just coming out and they handed me a coupon and a gift of their own brand of instant ramen. Of course I wanted to come back. When I returned on a later day the friendliness and hospitality continued. It was a lovely experience.
Pros: Vegan versions of Japanese dishes, Lovely staff, High quality
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AlžbetaKossuthová
Points +13
Amazing - Edit
The restaurant itself, serving, visual, and taste. Everything was more than amazing. Will keep coming back. It surely is worth travelling, in case you don't live close by. Recommend!
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TeddyWilkins
Points +35
The Best Vegan Ive had in Japan. - Edit
I dont want to spoil it, you have to find out for yourself 😏✨
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mnadendla
Points +22
Delicious Food, and Hospitable Service - Edit
What a wonderful experience. Not only did the owners let me in to the restaurant past their last order time, but they gave me a discount. In terms of hospitality, I was very impressed!
Read moreThe food, while being somewhat small portions, was delicious. The Tofu Skin appetizer had a very nice flaky pastry, and the Yakitori was a very nice balance of sweet and salty flavors. As the final course, the Yakisoba was really great as well, being garnished nicely.
The only reason I'm docking them is because of small portion sizes (of the appetizers paricularily) but otherwise this was an amazing find. Would reccomend.
Pros: All Vegan, Nice Presentation, Lovely Hospitability
Cons: Small Portions for the Price
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SrinathGovindarajan
Points +15
Great food and good ambience! - Edit
We tried the vegan ramen and the spicy curry set. Both were good. We also tried the cutlet which was crisp and delicious. Will recommend.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options available!, Has a cool sake display on tap
Cons: Slightly on the expensive side.
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homarcy5
Points +144
Really really good! - Edit
Super good all-vegan Japanese food at very reasonable prices. The ingredients are varied and excellent. The flavors the chef creates are amazing. The selection of vegan sake is outstanding. I’ve been vegan in Tokyo for 4 years and this is the best flavor for value I’ve found. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Super friendly , Excellent chef, Nice casual decor
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