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Vegan
International
Japanese
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Vegan restaurant featuring plant-based Japanese fusion meals and seasonal desserts. This branch est. 2013 is located in Shinjuku-ku District, and has party space available for rental. Last lunch order is 3pm, last dessert order 4pm. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Sun 6:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm.
404 Reviews
First Review by BlisterBlue
KateGM
Points +637
We love Ain Soph - Edit
Such a reliable chain of restaurants. This visit we had the taco rice, a burrito, a crème brûlée and the strawberry pancakes. We left stuffed full and very happy.
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charlie.b-p
Points +299
Heavenly desserts - Edit
I opted for two desserts, because they looked so good. And they were. The Dessert Plate had a scoop of ice cream, a waffle, whipped cream underneath fruit in a glass, and gluten free chocolate cake. These were full of flavour and mouthwatering. Then came the special strawberry pancakes. I don't have words to describe how delicious this was.
Read moreLong story short, if you are in Tokyo and looking for something special, I think you need to try this place.
They have seating upstairs too. Friendly, English speaking staff, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Pros: Everything!
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PinkYukata
Points +75
Friendly and hip - Edit
Went there for lunch, the heavenly pancake set was very good.
Read moreThe soup that day was corn and onion, not their tomato speciality like the menu advertised. We were disappointed when it was served, but the first sip changed our mind!
The salad parfait was intriguing: you eat the top part first while dipping the cooked root veggies in fresh japanese miso, really yummy. Then you empty the remaining content in a plate and add the dressing.
The pancake plate was brought while we were still working on the salad, which is fine as we’ve noticed that we eat a lot slower than locals. The pancakes were very tasty. The soy ice cream had all but melted, made for a good dipping sauce!
The set includes a drink, we picked herbal tea. They don’t let you choose one, they bring you a cup already prepared. It smelled like linden-mint, I think ^_^
As the lunch hour went by, the place became very loud with people talking.
Pros: all-vegan menu, fresh ingredients
Cons: loud place
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gerrardould
Points +6225
Really nice restaurant - Edit
Small but great selection of food. Relaxing setting
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tinybatparty
Points +44
Perfect Location for a Shinjuku Outing - Edit
After really adoring the Ikebukuro location, I decided to try the Shinjuku location. It's only a few minutes walking from Marui & Marui Annex and is right next to the Shinjuku-sanchome station entrance, which is quite ideal if you are lucky enough to get caught in a wet snowstorm like I was today. The food was great, but honestly I would absolutely return here for the convenient location alone.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-05
Pros: Great location, Cozy atmosphere, Plenty of seating
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Alexramirezw
Points +256
Awesome - Edit
I love everything about this place
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-23
Pros: Variety , Location , Service
Cons: Hard chairs 🪑
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nmepani87
Points +174
Tasty food - Edit
Really good food, some dishes tasted exactly like the Kyoto branch. The only thing they could improve on is the state of the downstairs seating, the ceiling definitely needs painting, looks very dirty.
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RiceT
Points +1523
Awesome pancakes & vegan food - Edit
I have tried Ain Soph in Tokyo and Kyoto. Always will arrange to dine here at least once if I come to Japan
Read morePros: Tofu quiche, Rice sets!, Hamburg (new)
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leowong
Points +57
素食餐厅 - Edit
食物都很棒，我们是不吃五辛的，里边都有无五辛的选择。棒！
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CharlotteEllinas
Points +104
So Good We Went Twice - Edit
Came first thing after landing. Delicious salad plate. The food and atmosphere was so good that we came back towards the end of our stay in Tokyo. Had delicious vegan pesto salad set and karage. Kyoto branch was even better.
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kaus19
Points +942
Place for Special occasion - Edit
Pricey vegan fine dining restaurant. The menu is diverse and fancy, they make it pretty decent too. Liked the karage and pasta, and also a special celebration platter at the end.
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cyle
Points +869
The Karaage is Amazing - Edit
The karaage is really juicy and quite delicious. I had that and the kinoko hayashi rice for lunch, as well as a black sesame latte, which I also enjoyed. I'm still not acclimated to Japanese portion sizes but this amount of food gave me the perfect level of fullness. I unfortunately wasn't the biggest fan of the hayashi rice, although it wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything to write home about. The service staff was very kind and indulged me with my beginner/intermediate Japanese the whole time even though they spoke perfect English, which I appreciated.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-10
Pros: Karaage, Friendly employees , Accept credit card
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Jessica.b
Points +68
Overpriced and overrated - Edit
We were looking forward to eating in this place after seeing generally good reviews, but we were really disappointed in the food we ordered which was very bland and had an unpleasant taste to it. My boyfriend couldnt finish his meal which is very rare, if you end up going here dont order what we got. The walls was covered in black fungus which was kind of disgusting. And on top of this the prices were really high compared to anything else we have eaten in Tokyo. Smoothie was good though, but i wouldnt recommend this place, as there are better alternatives nearby.
Read morePros: Smoothie
Cons: Taste, Walls, Toilet
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MeatieVegan
Points +40
Other locations are better - Edit
They don't do the iconic pancakes at this location. Lavk of decor was noticeable. They have great black sesame pancakes were great. Everything else was painfully average.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-25
Pros: Pancakes were nice.
Cons: No heavenly pancakes
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Ruthy
Points +233
Nice enough but overrated - Edit
They weren't serving the classic pancakes and it seemed like they haven't for a while which was disappointing as it was why I booked. My husband got a faux beef wrap and I got the same in a salad. Both were tasty enough but served cold and the wrap was cling wrapped - felt like something to grab from a bakery rather than a dinner. We split 2 desserts which looked good but weren't very sweet. I wouldn't visit again as I've had much better tasting and value vegan food in Japan, including at non vegan restaurants.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-21
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CA89SS
Points +2568
Funky loft style cafe - Edit
Mushrooms were our highlight but beware they are very hot and in oil! Our server did warn us about this which was lucky. Taco salad was very healthy and light. Cutlet that we added on was nice but small. Quiche was a bit funny texturally for me but the ham flavour was there. Food was nice but a little over priced compared to the other wonderful things we have found around Tokyo.
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EmiEats
Points +1196
Fine Dining - Edit
We booked here for fancy dining so it is no doubt expensive. The hayashi rice’s stew can be a tad salty if you don’t eat it with the rice. The green curry was aromatic. Kara-age was decent and the tiramisu was the highlight of my dining experience! The coconut berry smoothie was delicious!! You are also able to tip here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-14
Pros: Food presentation , Great selection of food, Friendly customer service
Cons: Expensive , Have to book online, Tight space to walk upstairs
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anneso146
Points +183
Main courses were boring - Edit
We only had mains and those were quite bland so we found the restaurant overrated and overpriced . Which is a shame because it was so good to find a vegan restaurant in Beijing
Read moreThe soufflé pancake the nwighbour hung table us looked nice.
Pros: Vegan , Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Basic quality of food , Expensive
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nandinim
Points +55
Must visit vegan hideout - Edit
Well presented food with choice of either a set lunch menu or ala cart
Read morePros: Vegan , Presentation , Taste
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nmarlow
Points +44
Not just for pancakes! - Edit
The pancakes were out of this world, definitely the best vegan pancakes that entered my esophagus. I ordered the sessional black sesame pancakes fyi. My partner and I also got the two curry options which were so deep and flavorful. The vegan karage was absolutely delicious. They were both moist and flavorful. We took the vegan quiche to go and it was fantastic cold. Oh and their smoothie was so yummy!!!
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Dancinglemming
Points +803
Great quality food but a bit expensive - Edit
I ordered a mountain salad and green curry, not realizing the portion sizes were very large. Good quality food nonetheless.
Read morePros: Good quality food, Central location, Good service
Cons: Black mould on the walls upstairs!, Quite expensive
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marshuck
Points +226
Great vegan option - Edit
I enjoyed my lunch here- had the mushroom curry with a fake cutlet on the side. The salad dressing was especially fresh and tasty. I also enjoyed an iced mint tea as the day was sweltering.
Read moreThe restaurant was easy to pass on the street so be mindful. It’s street-level.
Was a bit disappointed the pancakes were not available, but the supply chain is affecting some ingredients.
Pros: Fresh veggies, Good portion, Friendly service
Cons: Pancakes not available
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SumnerNichols
Points +111
Excellent food and service - Edit
A strong 4.5, but I reserve my 5s for those very special places!
Read moreFood was just excellent, many things were sold out (didn't get to try the pancakes). It is a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion. The vegan creme brulee was overly burnt in my opinion and just kind of a cold mess underneath, only disappointing thing I got there in my two visits. Super highly recommend the tiramisu!
Building was a bit weird, walls seemed dirty/moldy a bit, but not distracting unless you are a detailed oriented contractor like me, probably.
Pros: Food, Service
Cons: Atmosphere a little lacking (just paint those wall, Creme brulee
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ceszilla
Points +2109
Hearty vegan comfort food, cozy setting - Edit
I enjoyed my lunch here. The place is nice and cozy. I had their Hayashi rice - mushroom tomato stew, and a side of vegan karaage (love). And super enjoyed their matcha tiramisu.
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JakezC
Points +16
Cute Little Vegan Restaurant - Edit
What a treat! So nice knowing that whatever we ordered would be vegan. Plus, It was delicious! It is a short walk from the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. I would wholeheartedly recommend eating there.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Delicious, Friendly Service
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ChrissirhC
Points +17
Very tasty and a bit expensive - Edit
The vegan food at this place was delicious with enough options to choose from.
Read moreIf a bit higher prices are no problem for you, then you should definetely try this restaurant!
Pros: Food
Cons: Rather expensive
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KaFraMi
Points +513
Pretty nice, but for the price? 🤔 - Edit
We tried the full course dinner. Several plates later, we found highs and lows, but overall experience was good.
Read moreRestaurant plays “the expensive” cards, but inside is quite neglected, sorry to say. Mostly state of walls etc.
In the other hand, service was superb and quick!
A loved the cup salad idea :).
Pros: Luxurious course dinner, Fun detailes, Quick service
Cons: Quite expensive, Inside needs maintenance
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