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Organic kitchen in a shop that makes takeaway hot lunch boxes, wraps and sandwiches that are always vegan. The dishes and soup change depending on what's available. Note that the shop sells some non-veg products. Previously at 2-1600 Mackay Rd. Take-out only. Open Mon-Tue 9:30am-4:00pm, Wed-Sat 9:30am-6:00pm, Sun 9:30am-4:00pm.
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2828 E Hastings St Ste 102, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5K 5C5
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Last update on 16 Jan 2026 by tonyakay
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Added by vegancookbookaddict on 24 Aug 2015
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15 Reviews
First Review by vegancookbookaddict
scocasso
Points +336
Tasty Authentic Organic Homestye Japanese Food (restaurant review) - Edit
Tama organic is a family-run store and a restaurant/cafe. On the store side, there are many fresh locally grown organic fruits and vegetables, as well as some packaged food and household items, some of which I've never seen anywhere else before. Plus, in-house-made Japanese food items from miso to gyoza, wow, amazing.
Read moreThe food is great. we have had many very interesting and tasty meals here, including a memorable natto burger. I honestly couldn't taste any natto in the delicious patty, but I was assured that it was in there. Actual Japanese people work here, unlike many many many Japanese food restaurants I've been to. We usually get the bento box, which is traditionally a wooden box where the food is separated by different sections; the modern versions are made of more easily washable plastic. So, with the natto burger for example, the 'bun' part of the burger was made from rice, and somehow they pressed and cooked it into the shape of patties. Other sections contained various vegetables, fruit, onion pancake, etc. The service was very good. We also had a nice conversation with the people sitting across from us.
I never did make it to their other location in North Vancouver before they closed it, but this place is located diagonally across Renfrew from the PNE on Hastings.
Updated from previous review on 2017-06-11
Pros: tasty food, organic food, nice staff
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gingerplummy
Points +5240
Great place for vegan options/supplies - Edit
I noticed it's more like a grocery store with vegan options and a small dining area for two (with no elbow room to wiggle while dining). It's not a vegan restaurant. They also sell fish and chicken in the freezer so it’s not even a vegan grocery store. We ordered a bento box to eat in. The contents of the bento change daily, so we took a chance today. It came with bibimbap (Japanese version) and tea. Good food and good grocery store. The place is not really ideal for enjoying a meal, but it meets the minimum level of comfort. By the way, must try their Tempea chips! Be prepared as these tempeh chips are dangerously delicious! 😉
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-19
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ABeanz
Points +1353
Great Japanese Gem - Edit
The owners are so lovely here and this is a great place to acquire difficult to find Japanese ingredients. The fresh food is delicious too.
Read morePros: Authentic Japanese, Lovely owners and employees
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tonyakay
Points +4144
What a gem! - Edit
Was on the east side today and stopped into this gem and am so glad I did! Everything they make is Ⓥ and organic, however they do sell frozen fish in the market shop. Heads up. They have a small kitchen and counter service with two bar seats at the window to dine at. They gave us our order to go but we actually wanted to dine in. The food is so good! Huge Japanese cuisine fan here. I had the Bento Box and Rainbow Roll gf. Couldn’t help but buy all their dried natto and fresh natto in the shop - that’s hard to find! They are a gem and I’m absolutely going back any time I’m near the neighborhood! #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-05
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MarcyReimer
Points +18
Great service - Edit
Service was fantastic. Food was great as well. They really care and it shows
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ArianaRoach
Points +540
Sweetest customer service, very healthy food - Edit
I ordered the bento box (which came with shepherds pie) and there was such a beautiful, delicate selection of foods included. It really felt special knowing how much work was put into it.
Read moreBut with that being said, I honestly didn’t enjoy the food too much. I know they’re good is super healthy, so I might just not be the right demographic, but I probably wouldn’t go back again.
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vegoutvictoria
Points +833
Slow service but worth it - Edit
Love this little vegan cafe situated in a non-vegan green grocer on East Hastings. The bento box is a must. It’s handmade to order and always has a unique main, brown rice, and salad. The food tastes lovingly prepared.
Read moreGive yourself at least 30mins if you go at lunch hour to receive the food. The soup is also good. This and Harken Coffee’s Tomoko Takara are my go-to for vegan Japanese.
Pros: All vegan Cafe
Cons: Can be slow on weekends if you don’t order again
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whippetgood
Points +80
Uniquely tasty - Edit
Loved my bento box featuring potato croquettes. There’s a small counter to eat at. Otherwise the store is filled to the brim with household goods, produce, frozen foods and baked items. Fascinating yet a tad overwhelming.
Read morePros: Good value, Unique flavours, Nice food presentation
Cons: Cramped space
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angel.eyez
Points +38
Great food - Edit
Food is amazing and clearly made with care. Entire menu is vegan. They do sell some animal products in the grocery aisles so if that's not your thing be aware.
Read morePros: Food is amazing and all vegan, Menu is different everyday, Small local business
Cons: $$$, Sells animal products in freezer
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StefanShinVeda
Points +27
It was quite good. - Edit
We had the daily menu and the rainbow wrap. The food was a bit bland but still good. A negative surprise was the meats they are selling in the freezer, e.g. local free range chicken and other meats.
Read morePros: Sells organic groceries, as well as organic fruits
Cons: Sells meats in freezer.
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SamanthaKTeng
Points +1469
Love this place! - Edit
This place is sooooooo adorable!
Read moreThey sell fresh produce, dry goods, sauces etc and all types of cute handmade things like unique slippers handmade by Japanese seniors.
They also have a vegan menu that you can eat in or take out.
I tried the rainbow wrap, it was honestly SOOOO delicious. The sauce they make and put in it...so fresh and flavourful. Plus all the veggies in the wrap were organic and the wrap itself was gluten free and house made. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu.
The owner and employees are so friendly. Such a cute place, I love it here.
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Mdrutz
Points +286
Bento box - Edit
Enjoyed the bento box at lunch. Generally tasty, but several of the items were quite bland. Bought dried fermented ramen to take home. The proprietors are friendly and gracious.
Read morePros: Parking, Variety of products, Gracious proprietors
Cons: Some bland food, Meats, dairy for sale
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Zo
Points +207
Authentic - Edit
Tama organic makes vegan lunch and different specials bento boxes everyday. Super healthy organic and fresh vegetables as they are also a grocery store. Amazing service by the ladies there, always taking good care and doing their best to provide great service.
Read morePros: super healthy, delicious flavours and verity of meals, , masterful presentation
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LindseyElizabeth
Points +865
Great vegan Japanese meal options - Edit
The owners seem to make mostly vegan (though not always - good to double check if not marked) macrobiotic meals to eat in store or to take out. Always healthy and usually very creative and Japanese style. Vegan bentos are a specialty! Their homemade natto (fermented soybeans - an acquired taste for some) in the freezer section is the best I've ever tried. You can also usually find Vegan Pudding Co. puddings in their fridge. Great choice for local produce as well.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options for meals, Great homemade products that are great quality, Friendly staff
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vegancookbookaddict
Points +167
Beautiful presentation - Edit
The food at Tama is tasty, healthy (local and in season) and always something different. I really appreciate the presentation and the work that goes into making the food look so beautiful. The portions are quite large and I always take some leftovers home with me.
Read morePros: Inexpensive, Large portions, Friendly staff
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