Vegetarian Options in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto [merged threads]
Aug 30, 2007, 6:12 am
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I'd like to plug for this restaurant in Kamiyacho...
http://www.vaou.com/viewRestaurant.do?objectId=245
the lunch buffet at 1100 yen is probably the best value lunch in central tokyo. its crowded, therefore go before 12 or after 1330.
http://www.vaou.com/viewRestaurant.do?objectId=245
the lunch buffet at 1100 yen is probably the best value lunch in central tokyo. its crowded, therefore go before 12 or after 1330.
Sep 9, 2007, 6:07 am
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They also have a set menu "B" that includes seafood and is a bit more expensive (around 5300 yen), as well as a 'special dinner menu' that has 2 fewer courses (with a choice of starter and main dish) and is cheaper at around 3700 yen. You can also order a la carte.
Sep 9, 2007, 11:29 am
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I went to Chaya this weekend and had their vegan menu (set menu "A") and was quite impressed. It comprised of an amuse-bouche, a soup, starter, a couple of main dishes, brown rice or bread, your choice of dessert, and a drink (tea, coffee, rice/soy milk). The quality was high, and the quantity was sufficient. Good value. I'd definitely go back.
They also have a set menu "B" that includes seafood and is a bit more expensive (around 5300 yen), as well as a 'special dinner menu' that has 2 fewer courses (with a choice of starter and main dish) and is cheaper at around 3700 yen. You can also order a la carte.
They also have a set menu "B" that includes seafood and is a bit more expensive (around 5300 yen), as well as a 'special dinner menu' that has 2 fewer courses (with a choice of starter and main dish) and is cheaper at around 3700 yen. You can also order a la carte.
Sep 9, 2007, 9:15 pm
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Sep 12, 2007, 9:29 pm
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Tokyo, Shinagawa - inexpensive Vegan
Macrobiotic curry lunch sets for under 1,000yen (from 600yen up) at
http://www.little-maman.jp/
Queen’s Isetan, Floor 3
Atré Shinagawa (at Shinagawa Station)
2-18-1 Minato Minami, Shinagawa-ku.
Tel: 03-5462-1551. Open daily 10am-8pm.
Options include a soup, curry, brown rice, veg and piece of focaccia(sp?) bread set
And a cutlet, tofu, grilled vegetables and brown rice set (680yen)
Other foods available include vegan ice cream (350yen) and vegan cheesecake or moonroll (380yen)
It's part of a macrobiotic deli, so this should be a safe place to be adventurous.
Seem to be associated with this Macrobiotic mail order company:
http://mamans.jp/
No meat, fish, egg, dairy products, refined sugar, chemical additives, preservatives, artificial colourings nor Genetically Modified ingredients are used here.
Food photos;
http://tanyan.at.webry.info/200607/article_13.html
http://tanyan.at.webry.info/200604/article_5.html (Take out option)
http://www.little-maman.jp/
Queen’s Isetan, Floor 3
Atré Shinagawa (at Shinagawa Station)
2-18-1 Minato Minami, Shinagawa-ku.
Tel: 03-5462-1551. Open daily 10am-8pm.
Options include a soup, curry, brown rice, veg and piece of focaccia(sp?) bread set
And a cutlet, tofu, grilled vegetables and brown rice set (680yen)
Other foods available include vegan ice cream (350yen) and vegan cheesecake or moonroll (380yen)
It's part of a macrobiotic deli, so this should be a safe place to be adventurous.
Seem to be associated with this Macrobiotic mail order company:
http://mamans.jp/
No meat, fish, egg, dairy products, refined sugar, chemical additives, preservatives, artificial colourings nor Genetically Modified ingredients are used here.
Food photos;
http://tanyan.at.webry.info/200607/article_13.html
http://tanyan.at.webry.info/200604/article_5.html (Take out option)
Last edited by LapLap; Sep 13, 2007 at 11:18 am
Sep 12, 2007, 9:42 pm
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Omotesando, Shirokane Takanawa, Shimo-Kitazawa stations
Maman Macrobiotic Bento meals (photo of example) can be bought at the following stores;
Natural House Aoyama shop:
Closest station/Ginza Line and Hanzoumon Line Omotesando Station B4
&
Natural House Shimo-Kitazawa shop:
Closest station/Odakyu line and Keio Inogashira Line Shimo-Kitazawa station West Exit
www.naturalhouse.co.jp
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and also at
Queens Isetan Shirokane Takanawa shop:
Closest station/Toei Mita Line and Nanboku Line, Shirokane Takanawa Station
Shirokane 1-17-2
http://www.queens.jp/shops/tokyo/15_shirogane.html
Look for a concession called 'Little Maman Corner' at these stores.
Natural House Aoyama shop:
Closest station/Ginza Line and Hanzoumon Line Omotesando Station B4
&
Natural House Shimo-Kitazawa shop:
Closest station/Odakyu line and Keio Inogashira Line Shimo-Kitazawa station West Exit
www.naturalhouse.co.jp
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and also at
Queens Isetan Shirokane Takanawa shop:
Closest station/Toei Mita Line and Nanboku Line, Shirokane Takanawa Station
Shirokane 1-17-2
http://www.queens.jp/shops/tokyo/15_shirogane.html
Look for a concession called 'Little Maman Corner' at these stores.
Last edited by LapLap; Sep 12, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Sep 12, 2007, 10:02 pm
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Yes, thanks LapLap. I bought their 880 yen bento at the Nature House Aoyama a couple of weeks ago. It comprised of about 9 items, all of tiny portions, cold, and a bit on the ordinary side. Pretty good for lunch, but not enough for dinner.
Sep 12, 2007, 10:35 pm
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Upmarket restaurant near(ish) Naka Meguro/Daikanyama stations (Tokyo)
Merleau Pannonica (designer's page)
(Meguro Ward) Aobadai 2-10-11 Saijo Mt. space 1F
Tel: 03-3464-0100 - MAP
open:18:00 - 22:30
Articles with photos:
http://powerlife.exblog.jp/5305368/
http://nishioya.exblog.jp/5812104/
http://tomoslohas.blog16.fc2.com/blog-category-5.html (top 6 photos)
http://macrobiotic.at.webry.info/200604/article_25.html
Vegetable dinner course is around ¥4,300
(There may be Sunday Brunch at ¥1,600 to ¥3,000, not sure)
Only seats 17, so best to reserve in advance - don't expect fast service
It's also possible to walk here from Shibuya Station (approx 15 mins) Map showing restaurant in relation to Shibuya Station
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I saw this article:
http://www.childrenofthecarrot.info/...ne_review.html
Although I wouldn't doubt that this place can offer vegetarian food, it's probably best not to assume that everything on the menu is vegetarian.
(Meguro Ward) Aobadai 2-10-11 Saijo Mt. space 1F
Tel: 03-3464-0100 - MAP
open:18:00 - 22:30
Articles with photos:
http://powerlife.exblog.jp/5305368/
http://nishioya.exblog.jp/5812104/
http://tomoslohas.blog16.fc2.com/blog-category-5.html (top 6 photos)
http://macrobiotic.at.webry.info/200604/article_25.html
Vegetable dinner course is around ¥4,300
(There may be Sunday Brunch at ¥1,600 to ¥3,000, not sure)
Only seats 17, so best to reserve in advance - don't expect fast service
It's also possible to walk here from Shibuya Station (approx 15 mins) Map showing restaurant in relation to Shibuya Station
---------------
I saw this article:
http://www.childrenofthecarrot.info/...ne_review.html
Although I wouldn't doubt that this place can offer vegetarian food, it's probably best not to assume that everything on the menu is vegetarian.
Last edited by LapLap; Jun 16, 2008 at 1:05 am
Sep 12, 2007, 10:59 pm
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Can anyone recommend an upscale Japanese vegetarian other than Ukai? I was taken there once and the experience left me tofu-intolerant. A have a visiting friend who is persistently and annoyingly vege- rather than pesce-tarian and have no idea where to take him apart from to Italian restaurants. Seems a shame as he is schlepping half way across the world. I may just take him to Kujira-ya and tell him it's soy.
Sep 12, 2007, 11:15 pm
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Kichijoji (on the way to Takao San) - West Tokyo
Base Cafe
http://www.organic-base.com/topic/index.htm
MAP - Kichijoji Station
Haven't seen this in any English websites, opened March 2007.
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Kichijoji seems to be a really good place to go for Vegetarian Cafes and quirky restaurants.
It's on the Chuo Line West of Shinjuku and a visit to Takao Mountain could be combined with a stop here.
Monk's Foods - http://www.bento.com/rev/0966.html
Soybean Farm - http://www.bento.com/rev/1113.html
not vegetarian, but there's a Thai Approved place for Thai cuisine place here: http://www.peppermintcafe.com/
http://www.organic-base.com/topic/index.htm
MAP - Kichijoji Station
Haven't seen this in any English websites, opened March 2007.
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Kichijoji seems to be a really good place to go for Vegetarian Cafes and quirky restaurants.
It's on the Chuo Line West of Shinjuku and a visit to Takao Mountain could be combined with a stop here.
Monk's Foods - http://www.bento.com/rev/0966.html
Soybean Farm - http://www.bento.com/rev/1113.html
not vegetarian, but there's a Thai Approved place for Thai cuisine place here: http://www.peppermintcafe.com/
Last edited by LapLap; Sep 13, 2007 at 10:49 am
Sep 12, 2007, 11:23 pm
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The only one that I have been to myself is "Bon," near Iriya station. I found it to be a great experience. But I think its unsuitable for tofu intolerant people - I think you're likely to get some tofu and yuba in a shojin ryori meal...
When you say "tofu intolerant" are you talking about an allergy?
Sep 13, 2007, 4:21 pm
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Sep 26, 2007, 7:16 am
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Merleau Pannonica (designer's page)
(Meguro Ward) Aobadai 2-10-11 Saijo Mt. space 1F
Tel: 03-3464-0100 - MAP
open:18:00 - 22:30
Articles with photos:
http://powerlife.exblog.jp/5305368/
http://nishioya.exblog.jp/5812104/
http://tomoslohas.blog16.fc2.com/blog-category-5.html (top 6 photos)
http://macrobiotic.at.webry.info/200604/article_25.html
Vegetable dinner course is around ¥4,300
(There may be Sunday Brunch at ¥1,600 to ¥3,000, not sure)
Only seats 17, so best to reserve in advance - don't expect fast service
It's also possible to walk here from Shibuya Station (approx 15 mins) Map showing restaurant in relation to Shibuya Station
(Meguro Ward) Aobadai 2-10-11 Saijo Mt. space 1F
Tel: 03-3464-0100 - MAP
open:18:00 - 22:30
Articles with photos:
http://powerlife.exblog.jp/5305368/
http://nishioya.exblog.jp/5812104/
http://tomoslohas.blog16.fc2.com/blog-category-5.html (top 6 photos)
http://macrobiotic.at.webry.info/200604/article_25.html
Vegetable dinner course is around ¥4,300
(There may be Sunday Brunch at ¥1,600 to ¥3,000, not sure)
Only seats 17, so best to reserve in advance - don't expect fast service
It's also possible to walk here from Shibuya Station (approx 15 mins) Map showing restaurant in relation to Shibuya Station
Sep 26, 2007, 7:30 am
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Sizzler
On Monday, I had a nice salad bar dinner at the Sizzler located at Shinjuku's Mitsui Building, next to Royal Host, not far from Hilton and the old Century Hyatt, which is in process of rebranding or turning into something else? First I went to the other Mitsui Building near Nishi-Shinjuku subway station, but luckily the hostess at the Bellini Cafe there told me where the Sizzler was.
The salad bar buffet costs 2,180 yen, and it is a better version of the US and Bangkok ones. Interesting beverages (including sweet & sour plum iced tea), desserts (chocolate fountain, soft ice cream, almond tofu, chocolate mousse, aloe with strawberry yogurt), and decent breads. Lots of fresh produce, and even some fresh fruits (yummy pineapple, pear, & grapefruit slices, plus lichees). The soups are supposedly non-veggie, with meat stock. Some of the deli salads have meat or stock, as do the couple of hot dishes. But overall, there were more than enough to feed the hungriest vegetarian.
I even enjoyed the food better there than at the Park Hyatt New York Grill Sunday brunch, which costs over 3 times and doesn't even have any fresh fruit in the appetizer/dessert buffet lineup. OK, so they give you one glass of good champagne.
The Sizzler was very busy, and the manager seemed stressed and overworked and reluctant to answer my questions about which dishes were veggie-friendly. He kept disappearing and leaving me alone, but I wouldn't give up, and he finally checked and came back to tell me what dishes to avoid. He wasn't rude, but by Japanese standards, he did not provide good service.
By the time we left at 8pm, there was a queue to get in.
I think there are 2 other Sizzlers in Tokyo: Aqua City in Daiba and Tokyo Dome Hotel in Suidobashi. Any others? Do they all basically have the same salad bar?
The salad bar buffet costs 2,180 yen, and it is a better version of the US and Bangkok ones. Interesting beverages (including sweet & sour plum iced tea), desserts (chocolate fountain, soft ice cream, almond tofu, chocolate mousse, aloe with strawberry yogurt), and decent breads. Lots of fresh produce, and even some fresh fruits (yummy pineapple, pear, & grapefruit slices, plus lichees). The soups are supposedly non-veggie, with meat stock. Some of the deli salads have meat or stock, as do the couple of hot dishes. But overall, there were more than enough to feed the hungriest vegetarian.
I even enjoyed the food better there than at the Park Hyatt New York Grill Sunday brunch, which costs over 3 times and doesn't even have any fresh fruit in the appetizer/dessert buffet lineup. OK, so they give you one glass of good champagne.
The Sizzler was very busy, and the manager seemed stressed and overworked and reluctant to answer my questions about which dishes were veggie-friendly. He kept disappearing and leaving me alone, but I wouldn't give up, and he finally checked and came back to tell me what dishes to avoid. He wasn't rude, but by Japanese standards, he did not provide good service.
By the time we left at 8pm, there was a queue to get in.
I think there are 2 other Sizzlers in Tokyo: Aqua City in Daiba and Tokyo Dome Hotel in Suidobashi. Any others? Do they all basically have the same salad bar?
Sep 26, 2007, 7:54 am
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On Monday, I had a nice salad bar dinner at the Sizzler located at Shinjuku's Mitsui Building, next to Royal Host, not far from Hilton and the old Century Hyatt, which is in process of rebranding or turning into something else? First I went to the other Mitsui Building near Nishi-Shinjuku subway station, but luckily the hostess at the Bellini Cafe there told me where the Sizzler was.
The salad bar buffet costs 2,180 yen, and it is a better version of the US and Bangkok ones. Interesting beverages (including sweet & sour plum iced tea), desserts (chocolate fountain, soft ice cream, almond tofu, chocolate mousse, aloe with strawberry yogurt), and decent breads. Lots of fresh produce, and even some fresh fruits (yummy pineapple, pear, & grapefruit slices, plus lichees). The soups are supposedly non-veggie, with meat stock. Some of the deli salads have meat or stock, as do the couple of hot dishes. But overall, there were more than enough to feed the hungriest vegetarian.
I even enjoyed the food better there than at the Park Hyatt New York Grill Sunday brunch, which costs over 3 times and doesn't even have any fresh fruit in the appetizer/dessert buffet lineup. OK, so they give you one glass of good champagne.
The Sizzler was very busy, and the manager seemed stressed and overworked and reluctant to answer my questions about which dishes were veggie-friendly. He kept disappearing and leaving me alone, but I wouldn't give up, and he finally checked and came back to tell me what dishes to avoid. He wasn't rude, but by Japanese standards, he did not provide good service.
By the time we left at 8pm, there was a queue to get in.
I think there are 2 other Sizzlers in Tokyo: Aqua City in Daiba and Tokyo Dome Hotel in Suidobashi. Any others? Do they all basically have the same salad bar?
The salad bar buffet costs 2,180 yen, and it is a better version of the US and Bangkok ones. Interesting beverages (including sweet & sour plum iced tea), desserts (chocolate fountain, soft ice cream, almond tofu, chocolate mousse, aloe with strawberry yogurt), and decent breads. Lots of fresh produce, and even some fresh fruits (yummy pineapple, pear, & grapefruit slices, plus lichees). The soups are supposedly non-veggie, with meat stock. Some of the deli salads have meat or stock, as do the couple of hot dishes. But overall, there were more than enough to feed the hungriest vegetarian.
I even enjoyed the food better there than at the Park Hyatt New York Grill Sunday brunch, which costs over 3 times and doesn't even have any fresh fruit in the appetizer/dessert buffet lineup. OK, so they give you one glass of good champagne.
The Sizzler was very busy, and the manager seemed stressed and overworked and reluctant to answer my questions about which dishes were veggie-friendly. He kept disappearing and leaving me alone, but I wouldn't give up, and he finally checked and came back to tell me what dishes to avoid. He wasn't rude, but by Japanese standards, he did not provide good service.
By the time we left at 8pm, there was a queue to get in.
I think there are 2 other Sizzlers in Tokyo: Aqua City in Daiba and Tokyo Dome Hotel in Suidobashi. Any others? Do they all basically have the same salad bar?
It would seem there are 8 Sizzlers in Japan which are run by Royal Holdings (aka Royal Host).