Its first restaurant est. 2010 is located in Ginza near Higashi Ginza station. Re-opened 2016 after refurbishment, the ground floor now houses a vegan patisserie and Truberry cafe serving cold-pressed juices and smoothies. The second to fourth floor is the restaurant where fine, plant-based Japanese fusion lunches are served 11:30-3pm (last order 2:30pm), then tea time 2:30-5pm (dessert only), then dinner from 6pm. With reservation sushi will be available. Patisserie on the first floor is open until 7pm. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-5:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm, Sun 11:30am-5:00pm.
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240 Reviews
First Review by jacqui2
BabouGreg
Points +16
Really expensive - Edit
Ain Soph is really expensive and bland. There are so many better options, go somewhere else. Try Mos Burger vegan burger, really cheap and good, try Kura Sushi for cucumber, daikon, natto sushi.
Read moreAin Soph are also pretty dirty shops in my opinion, which is crazy for Tokyo. Their desserts are okay though.
Pros: Desserts
Cons: Dirty, Expensive, Bland
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joannathevegan
Points +112
Well overpriced - Edit
Vegan pancakes are not pancakes, they taste more likeshortbreads. We had to wait for the food for more than an hour and it didn't arrive all together as we asked. Waitress forgot about our bento box and we didn't even get any discount because of their mistake. It is well overpriced for the quality of the food you get there. There are better places.
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jazcole
Points +99
Great food for brunch & lovely presentation - Edit
Everything was great. Loved the variety of selections.
Read moreUnfortunately, I'm allergic to almonds, so I couldn't try the fluffy pancakes since they're made with almond flour, but everything else was delicious, and my husband said the pancakes were amazing.
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-23
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MarleyTyler
Points +1075
A very special experience - Edit
We went all out and had the set course with 9 piece bento. Began with a delicious salad. Then tomato soup. Then the bento box. Then 3 vegetable sushi. And finally vanilla and chocolate soy ice cream. Came with coffee or tea and cookies at the end. Expensive but worth it. I was so full.
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Kenzie23
Points +72
Amazing Pancakes - Edit
My partner (not vegan) and I both got the pancake sets and agreed it was the best pancakes we've had! They came with a lot of fresh fruit, jam, syrup, and ice cream that was some of the best vegan ice cream I've had!
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plantyhila
Points +100
Cozy place with healthy food - Edit
A small, cozy and hidden full-vegan place with amazing vegan food. Try the vegan cutlet and the corn soup.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-02
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LucidLuna21
Points +23
3.5 stars - Edit
Place was good but not somewhere I would look forward to going back to. Soufflé pancakes aren’t airy like you’d expect, reminded me more of a fluffy biscuit or soft cookie type of pancake.
Read moreYou walk into the small shop & order. Then they ask you to walk up to whichever floor is available for seating. Because of this layout, you do have to wait a while if you need a water refill. Once you’re done eating you walk back down to pay.
Portions are small which is expected in Japan but it’s definitely been my most expensive meal of the trip at $44 for a bento box, extra order of karage(5pcs/$4), and single order of pancakes(2 palm size pancakes 2tbs of ice cream).
Pros: Matcha ice cream, it’s less sweet so I loved it, Small hummus like side in the bento box, Dressing on salad
Cons: Some items like tofu omelette were lacking flavor
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AngèleNaudin
Points +55
best treat - Edit
If you want a truly memorable vegan experience, this place is a must! While the Heavenly Vegan Pancakes with seasonal fruits and soy whip are delightful, my absolute favorite was the bento with 9 different exquisite dishes accompanied by a delicious little soup. Every item was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor.
Read moreThe seasonal vegetable salad and the 3 kinds of vegetable sushi are also fresh and vibrant. Perfect for a celebration or treating yourself- the food is as lovely to look at as it is to eat. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a thoughtful, delicious vegan meal!
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hazelanne
Points +258
Get the dinner bento box! - Edit
Make a reservation well in advance so that you don’t miss this hit in Tokyo. Everything was so delicious. Portions are small so don’t skip lunch but nevertheless, delicious and I highly recommend.
Read morePros: Setting, 12 course bento box + sushi
Cons: Small portions
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GwenMarlattVela
Points +91
Delicious! - Edit
It was tasty and fresh! We had the deep fried soy. And a box of 9 vegetable dishes. The salad was perfect.
Read morePros: Tasty, Fresh , Fast
Cons: Not a fan of the tofu omelette
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KubaSli
Points +18
Fresh and tasty - Edit
The food was good and fresh and the waiting time wasn't too long.
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OllyL96
Points +46
Pancakes are tasty but not similar to “fluffy pancakes” - Edit
Definitely make sure you book a table if you want to go here, it’s small inside, you go in to a small counter on the ground floor and then wait for your table on one of the upstairs floors.
Read moreWe both got the “fluffy” pancakes, one with fruit and cream and the other was the seasonal pancakes with matcha cream and mochi. The pancakes are not at all similar to fluffy pancakes, they’re more similar to a scone (British definition of a scone), which isn’t a bad thing because they were really tasty especially with the toppings! Just don’t go in expecting wobbly, fluffy pancakes.
We also got matcha lattes with soy milk which were quite tasty, but did have better elsewhere. Overall, I’d either get the matcha pancakes if I wanted something sweet, otherwise I’d definitely get the bento box because this looked really cool and is only available at the ginza store.
Pros: Tasty, Vegan friendly
Cons: Expensive, Need a booking
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lost_21
Points +436
Fanciest Pancakes I’ve Ever Had - Edit
I don’t think I’ve ever had pancakes as fancy as I did here. It came with a salad as well as an assortment of fruit and sweets to go with it. The flavors were amazing!! I also got a seasonal dessert that was super good
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michiri
Points +39
You must go! - Edit
This was the best food I had in Japan, hands down. I dined alone and savored every bite. It was cozy and warm atmosphere, and the server was so kind. I daydream about returning someday.
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TomRajagopalan
Points +646
Great food but limited in comparison to other branches - Edit
I really like Ain Soph in general, but to me this one felt limited on options and more expensive. It's also really difficult to get any seating unless you reserve well ahead.
Read moreWith a busy schedule that was fairly fluid to allow for last minute changes/improvements, the only time we found to reserve was for lunch.
There were very few options, most of which were very expensive in comparison to most areas and other branches of Ain Soph.
The staff were polite and friendly though, so at least there's that!
I'd definitely recommend looking at some of the other branches in case you can go to a cheaper one or find one that can take walk in meals.
Pros: Good food, Friendly staff
Cons: Too expensive, Limited options
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KadiHarmon
Points +9886
Beautiful Bento! - Edit
I’m so glad I made the reservation. The space is small, and if you don’t reserve your food choice ahead of time, the menu one you arrive is limited. Totally worth it to have such a lovely experience, and everything tasted great. I think my favorites in the box were the omelet, the ribs and the radish. Sushi, salad and soup were all delicious too..
Read moreI will say though, even though the pancakes were good.. I felt they were actually donuts since they were def fried. I’m a huge pancake lover and with the rave reviews I was so psyched to try them. Still good, but too heavy and just not what I pictured.
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Rebeli
Points +161
Excellent Food, but very pricey - Edit
The food was absolutely fantastic and well presented. The customer service was excellent. The atmosphere was lovely. The only complaint was that it was very pricey. We were able to find great vegan food in Tokyo for much much less. However, the food here can't be beat.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-23
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service
Cons: Very pricey
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Parmgill
Points +33
AMAZING!!! - Edit
One of the best fluffy vegan pancakes I have ever had!!! I’m not a big salad eater but their salad was amazing too! This is a must try for any vegan lovers out there!
Read morePros: Pancake, Seating, Cozy
Cons: Pricey
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giovern
Points +499
Delicious and adorable - Edit
Such a cute little establishment with incredibly fresh food. The bento box was so fun! Make sure you check this place out on your trip to Tokyo.
Read morePros: Fresh food, English menu, Sweet staff
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JörnEickholt
Points +202
Quick to find in a nice location - Edit
I reserved for the same day at the restaurant (wasn’t possible online for the same day). The service was superb.
Read moreI had one of the set menus, but in the restaurant I saw that they had as special offer Creme Brûlée, so I ordered that as a dessert. However, the top was a bit charcoaled.
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AllyKnight
Points +387
High Quality Yum - Edit
High Quality service, ingredients, food, and just overall outstanding! A little pricier, but still a must visit. Fluffy pancakes just melted in your mouth 🤤 Reservations recommended
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Garry_Evans
Points +279
Amazing - Edit
Best vegan I’ve had in Japan. It’s not cheap for dinner (set menu was ¥8,000 a person). But you get what you pay for. I can’t believe they produced vegan ikura. And the chicken karaage was outstanding. All in a pretty room and very relaxed atmosphere.
Read morePros: Tasty, Beautifully presented, Relaxing atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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VeganCyborg
Points +225
Heavenly - Edit
One of our favorite vegans restaurants in Tokyo, and since we were staying in Ginza the location was just blocks away.
Read moreThe heavenly pancakes are to die for, and the bento boxes and curry are delicious and full of flavors. This is a whole food vegan restaurant as well so every bite is healthy and guilt-free.
There was confusion with the hours and the 30 minute grace period of when they take the last order so be wary of that.
Pros: Pancakes , Curry, Matcha
Cons: Time confusions from what is published
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magda_dz
Points +154
Amazing crème brûlée - Edit
We had a very nice quick matcha break here. The cheesecake with strawberry ice was very good and not too sweet but the crème brûlée was next level.
Read moreMinus one star for a too sweet matcha.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-14
Pros: Great crème brûlée, Lots of options, Cozy
Cons: Matcha was too sweet
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charlie-bird
Points +1469
Good bento, but a bit pricey - Edit
We've visited a few times now, and the food is very good,we like the variety of the bento box and the originality of the sushi. Food is seasonal as the main ingredients are vegetables so you'll get a different meal during different seasons. But the full meal is a bit pricey.
Read moreStill a good place to visit in Tokyo!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-12
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Sjade
Points +36
Was Ok - Edit
The desserts were good, scoop portion size was small but overall good experience.
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peripateticvegan
Points +243
Delicious food in a spare, minimalist environment - Edit
The food is delicious and beautifully presented. I had to try the pancakes which are spoken about so highly and they were delicious, with freshly made blueberry compote, a syrup, whipped cream and ice cream to put on them. Appetizers of a small green salad and carrot soup were served and my dinner was followed up with a couple cookies.
Read moreNote that reservations with partial payment are required and you have to choose what you're going to eat at the time you reserve. Some have mentioned that the food is pricey, I do not think the price is out of line. Tokyo is the largest city in the world, one that is not extremely vegan friendly, and the food is great; prices here are less than what a comparable meal would cost in say, New York City
Pros: It was delicious, Each item was presented beautifully
Cons: None!
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