• Ueno Shoten

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Sells a large selection of beans and some mock meats. Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:30pm.


2 Reviews

First Review by giruja

Mgoldsmith

Points +85

Vegan
04 May 2025

Still there, Still great

Lentils, chickpeas and TVP. Also hijiki seaweed.

Pros: Friendly staff., Quiet and relaxed shop., Good location.

giruja

Points +1251

Vegan
13 Feb 2019

Vegan protein!

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!!

Pros: lotsa beans, friendly shopkeeper, easy access (walking distance from JR)

Cons: none




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