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Small Taiyaki place with clearly labeled vegan choices (red bean paste and sweet matcha). Everything is freshly made to order. Also has the option to make own taiyaki. A range of Japanese taiyaki. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm.


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11 Reviews

First Review by Biancajakon

Lsimd

Points +988

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

Freshly home-made Taiyaki

Lovely small place which sells freshly made Taiyaki.
Has two vegan options clearly labeled, the traditional taiyaki filled with red bean paste and a sweet matcha one, both amazing.
During the summer they have seasonal taiyaki, made with chestnut and white bean paste, it was delicious!!
The owners really nice.
They also offer a course to learn how to make them yourself.

ilse.kolmanshotmail.

Points +24

Vegan
07 Sep 2024

Lovely experience

A lovely small place and really nice people. Taiyaki is freshly made. We tried both vegan options, the matcha and red beans, both were delicious. Recommended place for a little break and something sweet.

lyndsi.licona

Points +206

Vegan
11 Jun 2024

Very fresh

They make it on the spot, so it’s really fresh. I had the matcha one, which was good

LéonieMengjuChang

Points +1507

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Satisfying desserts

Both matcha and read bean were good. The black tea was also good but only half cup...

capypig

Points +315

Vegan
19 May 2024

Cheap snack in Asakusa

Only 500 yen for two taiyaki! The red bean and matcha flavors are vegan, and the menu is clearly labeled. I wasn’t a fan of the matcha flavor, but the red bean was delicious.

Pros: Red bean flavor, Cheap

Cons: Matcha flavor

Ruzha

Points +3645

Vegan
15 May 2024

Vegan Taiyaki

I was really happy to see vegan-labeled taiyaki, especially in a popular touristy area.
We stopped by during cherry blossom season, and even their sakura taiyaki was labeled vegan. We were happy to order a seasonal version, but unfortunately later on, we found that it was not actually vegan. A friend informed me that she was suspicious because of the pink color and asked to see the ingredients, and it turned out that the sakura one did indeed contain cochineal - too common for any pink Japanese sweets. So, once again, lesson learned. We can't always trust the stores, even when they label something vegan.
The regular two vegan-labeled taiyaki are safe, so stick to them, and avoid anything pink.

Tsukimi

Points +5144

Vegan
07 May 2024

Nice treat option in Asakusa

Vegan taiyaki is rare, so options are appreciated. But for me personally, it was too sweet. Also, the crust was very thin.
I like the vegan taiyaki in Kamakura or Ebisu better.
The location is very cute tho.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-07

sasham

Points +4704

Vegan
02 May 2024

Vegan taiyaki in Asakusa

Two of the taiyakis are vegan : plain (red bean paste) and matcha paste. Very sweet and filling, so you only need one.
Hassle free and easy to order with English speaking staff. They also host taiyaki making class (around 3000yen, gives you six taiyakis included) which might be fun for foodies.

pinkcatmints

Points +198

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Fresh, Warm Taiyaki

The vegan options , red bean paste and matcha, are both delicious!

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-11

Pros: Clearly marked vegan items, Super cute shop, Lovely indoor and outdoor seating

ivanchr

Points +23

Vegetarian
02 Mar 2024

Una piacevole scoperta

Un locale minuscolo, con saletta per gustare le deliziose carpe ripiene di patate dolci, fagioli o crema pasticcera. Mancava il sale in quelle alle patate dolci. Quelle alla crema veramente buone

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-02

Pros: Gentilezza

Biancajakon

Points +318

Vegan
20 Jan 2024

Amazing Taiyaki!

Delicious and fresh taiyaki in a small little shop. Only 200yen per piece. The vegan options are amazing we had the red bean paste. Definitely go here if you have the chance 😊




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