Beans, beans, beans everywhere. Cool Beanz lol. You can buy some mock (made from beans) "kara'age" here too. I come here for the lentils, but they stock a large variety of beans - chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, beans I don't even know the names of lol, etc etc. The shopkeeper is super nice and friendly, although I'm pretty sure he isn't vegan (he recommended cooking the beans I'd bought with meat, which I merely smiled politely at - I was busy and not prepared to get into a conversation about veganism). You might have trouble here if you don't speak Japanese, but nothing you can't get around without a little preparation beforehand - I'd recommend having your request written down in Japanese before you visit. Walking distance from Nishijin Station. Go to Nishijin Shōtengai (西新商店街) and look for Ueno Shōten (上野商店). Happy bean shopping!!
2 Reviews
First Review by giruja
Mgoldsmith
Points +85
Still there, Still great - Edit
Lentils, chickpeas and TVP. Also hijiki seaweed.
Read morePros: Friendly staff., Quiet and relaxed shop., Good location.
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giruja
Points +1251
Vegan protein! - Edit
Beans, beans, beans everywhere. Cool Beanz lol. You can buy some mock (made from beans) "kara'age" here too. I come here for the lentils, but they stock a large variety of beans - chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, beans I don't even know the names of lol, etc etc. The shopkeeper is super nice and friendly, although I'm pretty sure he isn't vegan (he recommended cooking the beans I'd bought with meat, which I merely smiled politely at - I was busy and not prepared to get into a conversation about veganism). You might have trouble here if you don't speak Japanese, but nothing you can't get around without a little preparation beforehand - I'd recommend having your request written down in Japanese before you visit. Walking distance from Nishijin Station. Go to Nishijin Shōtengai (西新商店街) and look for Ueno Shōten (上野商店). Happy bean shopping!!
Read morePros: lotsa beans, friendly shopkeeper, easy access (walking distance from JR)
Cons: none
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