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Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Name means "soy." Small vegan café near Waseda University with focus on two green concepts, esperanto and veganism. Offers a menu of the day (in esperanto) with brown rice & soup, chickpea curry, and small a la carte. Reported closed January 2026.
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Last update on 26 Jan 2026 by Ruzha
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Added by SAITO Yoshinori on 04 Apr 2017
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60 Reviews
First Review by Eriketo
hisashis
Points +2915
Very reasonable point campaign - Edit
(English follows Japanese)
Read more定食（Today's menu）を頼んでみました。大豆ハンバーグ、カレー、サラダ、豆料理などのセットでした。安くて、とても美味しかったです。
レストランはオーナー一人で回しておられて、ディナーの時間はかなりお忙しそうでした。注文をお願いするにもちょっと待たないといけなかったりしました。
最近ポイント・キャンペーンを始めたそうです。500円ごとに5ポイントもらえて、貯まったポイントに応じてお菓子や食べ物などと交換することができます。還元率が高くて、かなりお得なキャンペーンです。今回、定食とソイラテで1200円をお支払いして10ポイントを獲得できたので、ナッツバー2点と交換させていただきました。かなりお得です。このポイント・キャンペーン、かなりおすすめです。
I ordered the menu of the day, which contained a soy hamburg steak, curry, salad, beans, and so on. Tastes good.
The restaurant is operated by the owner himself, and he was quite busy in the dinner time, because there were several guests; that’s why I felt a bit uncomfortable.
Recently they started the new point campaign. If you pay 500 yen, you get 5 points, and you can get vegan snacks, instant noodles, etc. with the earned points. This is really a big bargain. I payed 1200 yen for the menu of yen day and soy latte, and earned 10 points, so exchanged them to nut bars. It’s very reasonable, so I recommend you to visit the restaurant and try this campaign.
Updated from previous review on 2021-12-02
Pros: Point campaign, Reasonable price
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Ramragish
Points +16
Nice Esperando experience - Edit
A must visit for vegetarians! We ordered set menu and it had variety of sides with Brown rice. It was really filling. Not very expensive . The biscuit they served with coffee was delicious😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-01-17
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iokan
Points +2253
Ideal - Edit
In Japan, most vegan restaurants are about idealism. By serving vegan food they want to improve the world by reducing animal suffering, causing less harm to nature and providing healthy food. SOJO Esperanto-Vegana Kafejo adds a completely new dimension to this: uniting all people by speaking the same language. Because SOJO Esperanto-Vegana Kafejo actively promotes the Esperanto language. Don't worry if you don't speak a word of it: the menu is in three languages (Esperanto, Japanese and English). The tables have big "cheat sheets" on them to learn some simple words in Esperanto while you eat. If you're not interested in Esperanto, you can simply ignore it all. The restaurant doesn't force this on the customers in any way.
Read moreWhen we visited, the menu offered two main options: plate of the day or chickpea curry. Also, there are many side dishes. Since we were there with a group, we ordered some of everything. The vegan spring rolls totally differ from what Chinese restaurants serve: at SOJO they have a crunchy outer layer. The dumpling were just fine.
The chickpea curry was rich, tasty, slightly spicy and huge! Never before had I such a large bowl of curry. Hours later I still felt full! The curry came with rice, a small salad and pumpkin soup. All very nice. Considering the low price (800 yen) I think this is excellent value for money. It is this low price that ultimately made me decide to reward SOHO Kafejo with 5 stars.
The plate of the day was even bigger, with a richer salad and some slices of gluten. It had the same rice and pumpkin soup as the curry plate. Again: great value for money.
If you want a big, filling meal for little money, SOJO Esperanto-Vegana Kafejo is the place to go. And they don't only improve the world by being vegan, as an extra bonus they unite the world as well by promoting Esperanto.
Pros: cheap, big portions, good food
Cons: limited menu (at least for lunch)
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DekelV
Points +29
Yummy and calm - Edit
The food was so good and there is a nice calm atmosphere. I had the banana ice cream for dessert, it was so good. I sat there for a while, wrote in my diary, it was so calm! Cheap, filling and tasty!
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JunkoHosoi
Points +28
安心できる心地よいヴィーガンのお店、ミニ図書館もある - Edit
オーナー/シェフが長年ヴィーガンの方なので安心できる（←大事！）心地よいお店。店内に「ベジ図書館」があってヴィーガン関連の本をいろいろ手に取って読めるのもうれしい、雑誌『Veggy』も創刊号から揃ってる。本は貸出もしてくれます！
Read moreお料理はいつもおいしく家庭的なほっとする味で、ボリュームも十分です。いつも日本のベジレスの量の少なさに不満があるのですが、Sojoは値段がお安いのにボリュームに満足できます。最近おいしいお菓子（グルテンフリーのクッキーやチョコレート）の販売を始められて、行く楽しみが増えました！
I love Sojo because it's a cozy place run by a vegan owner/chef. I feel safe and comfortable here unlike other places for money or trend that are run by a non-vegan owner or served by non-vegan stuff. Also, if you like to have a home-style Japanese meal at an affordable price, this is a place. The volume is satisfying. As you know, at other typical Japanese vegetarian/vegan restaurants, portions are so small (!), but at Sojo, you will feel very satisfied and filled at an inexpensive price, and the foods are healthy, nutritious, and delicious. I like the mini library here, too. You can also borrow books. Sojo started selling delicious gluten-free cookies and chocolate, that's another plus!
Pros: Excellent food, good value, friendly owner/chef, Library, 家庭的なお料理
Cons: None
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JuliusFuentes
Points +296
Cozy Cafe - Edit
You could tell the owner of this place is passionate about his food and Esperanto. The daily set meal was tasty and filling. I had a fried tofu which was firm and nice in texture with proper seasoning. He has a few organic ingredients listed on his menu, including wine and beer. Definitely worth coming out to Waseda to try.
Read morePros: Very reasonable, tasty, filling
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AlexandreGVermeil
Points +390
Varied and Inexpensive - Edit
I really appreciated my dinner at this little ecclectic looking restaurant. The set meal is varied and filling, and quite inexpensive (800¥), and the red wine bottle I had was sweet and decent. Meals changes from day to day which makes it an interesting experience each visit.
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hirshah
Points +28
Tasty food - Edit
You could have your vegan dinner in just 700-800 yen! A completely vegan restaurant.
Read morePros: Great vegan food at a very reasonable price
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MichaelYiasemides
Points +59
Best Vegan Restaurant in Tokyo - Edit
I went to a lot of vegan places while I was in Tokyo, and this was the best in almost every way! The food is lovely and only ¥700-¥800 for a good sized meal (and I eat more than the average person). The owner is so kind and friendly too. Just message before to make sure he is open. He replied to me pretty quick.
Read morePros: Excellent Price., Lovely Food., Very Kind Owner
Cons: Message before to check if open. Replies quick
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CiwanCano
Points +25
My favourite place anywhere, ever. - Edit
The food is varied, delicious, and cheap. The owner, whom everyone lovingly calls "Mastro", which means master in Esperanto, is a man with a passion. Unlike many other vegan places, he's really not in there for the money.
Read moreWhen I used to live in Tokyo, I would have dinner there almost every day it was open, and then order take away for breakfast the next day.
I particularly loved the fried spinach dish, absolutely amazing.
Pros: Diversity of dishes, Delicious, Cheap
Cons: Better to check if it's open on Twitter
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furumatsu
Points +56
Delightful owner and fare! - Edit
If you are vegan and in Tokyo, you owe it to yourself to visit this quirky and delightful restaurant - the owner, food, and ambiance will bring a smile to your face. Highly recommend the set lunch/dinner - delicious, healthy, and very satisfying. Don’t miss the taiyaki - it alone is worth the trip!
Read morePros: Owner is a joyful, ethical vegan, Delicious, healthy fare, Very (perhaps even too) reasonably priced
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oxymor
Points +16
Eat and Esperanto experience...must see - Edit
Awesome restaurant holded by a passionated and friendly guy. The food is amazing, and the price is surprisingly low. This restaurant worth a visit to Waseda if you are anywhere in Tokyo. You will also discover about esperanto, and maybe even get into it as I did...who knows;)
Read moreNedredebla restoracio, kies posedanto estas afablega pasiulo. La mangxo bongustegas kaj la prezo estas surprize malalta.
Unika loko, versajne la plej esperantista restoracio en la mondo. Kompreneble vi iru ;).
Dankon Saito!
Pros: Food, originality of esperanto, price, owner
Cons: None
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AmalieRA
Points +134
Cozy place! - Edit
I went here and got the menu of the day and it was lovely! I also got I cute little cake looking like a fish and everything tasted really good. The host was really nice, and it won’t be the last time I’m here!
Read morePros: Cheap, Delicious , Nice staff
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sasham
Points +5238
I want to go every week! - Edit
A very unique cafe in Tokyo and it must the only vegan Esperanto cafe in the world.
Read moreFood was great and set menu was 700¥. Also discounted drink menu when you order the set menu.
I learned a lot about Esperanto and owner introduced me to Esperanto music,
magazines and more. Esperanto is a language that fits in the vegan movement: They both represent freedom and inclusivity of all species.
Pros: Great food at great prices!, Esperanto!, Very nice and attentive owner
Cons: Nothing bad to say about this place.
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azsunshine
Points +55
Fabulous vegan food in Waseda - Edit
I love this little restaurant. It is owned by a highly attentive fellow who does all the cooking and waits on the tables. He is absolutely delightful and goes out of his way to make your experience wonderful. The menu has two set courses and a la carte options. All are vegan. All are delicious and fresh. The set courses are where you should focus your attention, especially the daily menu. It comes with 5-7 different items with healthy portions - so come hungry. I especially appreciate that the owner includes a healthy dose of protein with the meals - generally tofu and legumes. The restaurant serves beer, wine and nihonshu (sake) and is a BARGAIN.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-11-24
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KingOfGaming
Points +13
Great little joint! - Edit
perfect place that has both good food and affordable prices!
Read morePros: very cheap, great food, friendly owner and large portions
Cons: only open for dinner, none , none
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BenoitGran
Points +599
Delicious, cheap and large portions - Edit
I had dinner with a couple of Japanese friends who had vegan good for the very first time. All of us had a great time, we tried the chickpeas "hamburger" and the vegan curry, it was very tasty, with also many "okazu" (vegetables, tofu, etc.). Great quality and quantity for only 700 yens per person! We also had a very nice chat with the owner, himself vegan for 10 years as I remember. I will definitely go there again!
Read morePros: Delicious, Cheap, Large portions
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viacmenej
Points +15
Go for it! - Edit
A very original place run by a guy who is quite enthusiastic about veganism and esperanto - two things that do not have a lot in common at the first glance, but work out just fine. The food and service was flawess, the shop has a nice interior and a lot of stuff related to esperanto. I would have expected a fatter bill after the deliciousness we’d had, but we paid 1900¥ for two 定食 sets composed of various ingredients, plus drinks. We also received a neat vegan map of Tokyo restaurants plus a kind invitation to a vegan event in 代々木 park. Go for it!
Read morePros: Great taste, Price, Service and kind staff
Cons: If you dislike esperanto I guess. Otherwise none
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johnnam
Points +38
A Rare Find in Tokyo - Edit
Delicious vegan meals at inexpensive prices! The owner, who speaks some English, was very friendly and helpful in recommending other vegan restaurants in Tokyo.
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Jaimie
Points +19
Delicious, healthy food in a cozy atmosphere - Edit
I had dinner here with 2 friends who are not vegan and we all absolutely loved it! We all ordered set meals which were 700 yen a piece and we all left very full. The vegetable spring rolls were my favorite. The chickpea curry with brown rice was very good and came with sides of tofu, veggies and miso soup. The owner was very kind. All in all, it was a delicious, nutritious and filling meal for a very affordable price. I would not hesitate to go back and I would feel confidant that people who don't normally seek out vegan food would also leave satisfied.
Read morePros: Delicious, Affordable, Comfortable atmosphere
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lachy
Points +12
Finally affordable vegan food in Japan! - Edit
Offers both a la carte and 2 set meals. Spent 700yen on one of the set meals of the day. It came with 1 plate consisting of tofu and veggies, 1 bowl of miso soup, 1 bowl of brown rice, and a small plate of veggies. It was amazing. The portions are huge for the price. Very friendly owner. Will go back everyday for as long as I stay in Tokyo.
Read morePros: inexpensive, tasty, great owner
Cons: none
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mhale
Points +304
Really inexpensive good food! - Edit
My boyfriend is really into language learning so when we found out about a vegan restaurant that was also all about Esperanto we had to check it out. It did not let us down!
Read moreFirst off, the food was very tasty. We ordered the daily set meal (which was rehydrated dried tofu and onions plus all the side dishes), vege fried meat, vege spring rolls, and vege dumplings. Everything we ate was excellent, and it was only ¥1600 for all of it!
Secondly, the experience of speaking Esperanto with the restaurant owner and other patrons was really unique, and everyone was incredibly friendly. The owner of the restaurant was very kind and gave us lots of info about vegan groups and meetups in Japan. Even those who aren't into Esperanto or languages will still enjoy chatting with the owner though, as he also speaks Japanese and excellent English. Plus the food and prices are enough to make a visit worth it!
Pros: super friendly owner and patrons, delicious food, really inexpensive
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bdonovan
Points +114
Amazing - Edit
Love this place so much. Don’t know any Esperanto but that doesn’t mean the vegan food isn’t great. Owner is so nice and wholesome. Great atmosphere and very close and convenient to Waseda University. Just be sure to check opening times before going there.
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Jaime_HP
Points +118
Great vegan atmosphere right next to Waseda University - Edit
100% recomended, we will come back!
Read morePros: Really cheap, Delicious food, Very nice staff
Cons: Not many options on the menu
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niconiko
Points +663
Great vibe - Edit
Cheap, filling and a very interesting atmosphere! It's also not crowded, which is a plus. Also, the owner seems very kind and loves to chat. I'll definitely be coming back!
Read morePros: Cheap, Big portions, Friendly vibe
Cons: Not a lot of options in the menu
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KatsuyaSensei
Points +22
Esperanto and vegan food - Edit
Whether you are into Esperanto, you’d like to enjoy some home-like vegan food or you are just around Waseda and looking for a particular place, SOJO is what you are looking for. The owner is really into Esperanto and he is truly vegan. On top of that, he is lovely and very accommodating. What more? Cheap prices and abundant portions.
Read morePros: Cosy, Generous portions, Cheap, very cheap
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Klondike
Points +23
Great little place - Edit
Good food. Close to Hotel Chinzanso. Wife and I had the curry, large portions. Came with nice soup. Nice, friendly staff, spoke enough english to help us with the order.
Read moreWill probably be back tomorrow.
Pros: great food, nice staff, inexpensive
Cons: limited fixed menu
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