Vegan
Japanese
Multi-course meals and lunch bento box. Buddhist vegetarian food. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-3:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, Thu-Sat 6:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Wed.
69 Reviews
First Review by jasminetea
SakuraJennifer
Points +2954
MUST GO - Edit
This place is definitely a must go, even for non-vegetarians or vegans. The service is impeccable and the food outstanding and so delicate. We choose the 6000 yen dinner course menu. This was more than enough! We were definitely stuffed at the end, only with tasty and delicious food. The waitresses are so kind and hospitable. They change the menu based on seasonal produce which is amazing. The interior is also very cozy and you will sit in a private room, very special experience. Must. Go.
Read morePlease be aware: reservations are required and they only have 8 private rooms so I assume they fill up quite quickly. #Veganuary
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Mondpudding
Points +722
Highly recommended Kaiseki - Edit
The restaurant is placed in a traditional Japanese house. Very nice atmosphere and reminded me of Kyoto.
Read moreWe were seated in a private room and they served Fucha-Ryouri one by one (Kaiseki Style). Everything was delicious and the presentation on point. The amount was also more than enough for me.
For any Vegans visiting Tokyo and want to have a special experience I can highly recommend this place.
I think the Kaiseki dinner was 10.000¥ per person, but they also offer a lunch meal for 3000¥ that I want to try next time.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-16
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dangrossman
Points +155
An exceptional experience - Edit
Our first real vegan kaiseke in Japan - an incredible experience. A huge variety of dishes in a picture-perfect (private room) setting, provided by the kindest and most attentive staff. Each more delicious than the last. But, as in most good places in Tokyo, get that reservation early!
Read morePros: Delicious varied food, Beautiful traditional setting, Kind and attentive staff
Cons: Expensive (but only typically, for Tokyo)
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Oxman
Points +23
Brilliant experience and service, quite pricey but still worth it. - Edit
Beautiful serving and most of the dishes were tasty. All vegan, it seems. A little lower price would’ve made me give it 5 stars
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a7c
Points +513
Great experience - Edit
This is definitely an experience in a traditional Japanese setting. They bring out little dishes one by one. It didn’t seem like much at first but by the end we were all so full.
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DanielKunz
Points +26
It’s an experience. - Edit
I lack the words to describe this place and the food. It’s a philosophy, not just eating. This has a price - a very reasonable one.
Read morePros: Amazing, beautiful food, Super friendly staff, Wonderful place.
Cons: Not the cheap quick dinner - not a minus actually
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SharonR
Points +3374
Worth it - Edit
Bon serves Fucha Ryori, Buddhist temple food introduced from China during the Edo period. We only had better Fucha Ryori in Koyasan, in a 4.5 star temple lodging and were served by Buddhist monks. So, yeah, Bon was pretty amazing indeed.
Read moreFirst, you're led to a private tatami room. Walls are thin so hope you get good neighbors (ours were terrible, but experience was so great we didn't even care).
We chose the 8,000 yen even though we knew it was going to be a ridiculous amount of food because we wanted to try everything. Two people switched off serving us, each time delicately placing the food for us and explaining what was in front of us. In regards to this, Bon actually beat temple eating, where I felt rushed to finish. Here we were able to savor each moment with our dish.
The first two things we tried were the most puzzling, also because they hadn't started explaining yet, a little sweet cookie and the tea. I'm assuming the cookie was a palate cleanser, but I didn't particularly care for it. I honestly thought the tea was a watery soup until I re-checked the menu.
Standout items:
* The seasonal soup! Mushroom broth, very rich in flavor. After finishing the soup, the mushroom at the bottom were tender and still full of flavor
* Appetizer of chestnuts and mountain potatoes. Simple and delicious
* Sesame tofu, better like sesame for this one. They're not joking around when they add it on there
* Tempura, including taro, vermicelli noodles, and I believe sweet potatoes made to look like shrimp
Overall the whole experience was amazing, we left feeling very happy, well taken care of (and full).
Pros: Fully vegan, Friendly, Beautiful presentation
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foretnono
Points +19
Une expérience culinaire unique - Edit
Nous cherchions un restaurant végétarien permettant de vivre une expérience autant culinaire que sensorielle, et nous avons découvert Bon ! Niché dans une petite allée, caché derrière une devanture aussi discrète que charmante, c'est en poussant la porte que nous avons tout de suite été transportés dans un autre temps, un autre monde. Confortablement installés dans l'un des 8 salons privés, nous avons commencé notre voyage gastronomique par de petits mets exquis. Les propriétaires prennent le temps de vous expliquer chaque plat, dans un anglais très correct, avec un chaleureux sourire et une étincelle dans les yeux. Réservation plus que conseillée. N'hésitez pas à demander à la réception de votre hôtel. Je recommande pleinement de vivre cette expérience inoubliable lors de votre venue dans ce merveilleux pays qu'est le Japon.
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MaximeJuneau
Points +528
Great diner - Edit
The 6000 yens course is big enough for hungry cyclists. Enjoy!
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ThatDougGuy
Points +21
Exquisite. - Edit
I am at a loss for words to describe the experience of Bon. The setting, the food, and the service were all incredible. If you have the opportunity, dine here.
Read morePros: Vegan food in the fucha ryori tradition.
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sgina
Points +32
just wooow! - Edit
amazing place!! would recommend it for everyone! really delicious and extra ordinary flavours! a must try!
Read morePros: cozy
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vincenthoutman
Points +153
Beyond amazing - Edit
This place is a must visit in the life of any vegan.
Read morePure haute cuisine and true Japanese dedication to the perfection of the craft. Easily the best fine dining experience I’ve had since going vegan 5 years ago.
The food had flavours I never even knew existed. The menu was packed full of surprises, spins on classics and known classics.
Seriously, go here now.
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Paigecs
Points +906
An experience unlike any other - Edit
This tucked-away little restaurant in a traditional-style house offers a stately multi-course experience of shojin ryori, Japanese temple food. You (and your companion) are alone in a room and each course comes out as a small event unto itself. The food itself is not strongly flavored, but it is balanced, fresh, and utterly thoughtful. This is a unique place and a matchless experience.
Read morePros: unique, great shojin ryori
Cons: very expensive
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KarappaOak
Points +49
An experience, not just a meal - Edit
This was amazing - we headed here after wading through the crowd at the Asakusa market & shrine. A complete quiet oasis. The English menu card explains that the 12 (yes, 12!) courses are served in the fucha ryori tradition - a subset of shojin ryori (temple cuisine). Each party sits in their own tatami mat room. Food was delicious, each course bringing something different. Highly recommended!!
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_travel__
Points +550
Best vegan fine dining experience - Edit
That was the best vegan fine dining experience I have ever had. We had the lunch fucha ryori menu with exceptional flavors. You get to sit in a private, japanese style room with a lovely atmosphere and enjoy the food. We paid 5000 yen tax for a 12 course menu, which is incredibly inexpensive compared to what you get.
Read morePros: Tasty!
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BroT27
Points +157
Extraordinary - Edit
Dining at Bon is a unique experience! You will sit in a private room with tatami matts, the decoration and design is traditional and you will be served by friendly staff. The food is an exceptional, gourmet-like experience. Of course this location is not cheap. Check the website and know which menu you would like prior to your reservation call. The basic menu is perfectly adequate.
Read morePros: Extremely good food, Unique traditional atmosphere , Great people
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furumatsu
Points +56
If I had only one meal left, - Edit
I’d want to enjoy it here, at Bon. It is more temple-like than the vast majority of temples, and has more “wabi sabi” than most tearooms. The owner appears to have floated down to earth from some heavenly realm to spread light, love, and insanely delicious shojin ryori. Cannot recommend highly enough if you are looking for a unique and authentic Japanese Buddhist cuisine experience.
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AsiWind
Points +34
Awsome - Edit
My favorite vegan restaurant in Tokyo. Every time I am in town I always make an effort to go there. Amazing food, creative, healthy and just an overall great experience. Although it is on the expensive side I feel like it’s worth every penny or whatever coin you’re using
Read morePros: Superb quality food, Unique dishes , Amazing atmosphere
Cons: Expensive (but worth it), A bit far from the center
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azsunshine
Points +55
Best food I've have had in Tokyo - Edit
I've been to Bon several times. It is consistently incredible. Each course and *each item* of each course is thoughtfully prepared and equisitely displayed. While each time my temptation is to go for a larger course, I am always happier to go with the smaller one because even the smaller set courses are hearty. Given the care in preparation, the beautiful setting, and service, it is an *excellent* value. Reservations are a must.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-11-27
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Pips
Points +1690
Amazing Dining Experience - Edit
Two words- Blown away!!!
Read moreIf you want an authentic Japanese exquisite dining experience and you are vegan then this is the spot. Cost about 25,000 yen for 2 people, 10 course meal, with a beer and 2 serves of sake. Can’t wait to come back!!!!! Arigato gazaimas ❤️
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JonasJ
Points +116
Definitely 5 stars - Edit
We called the restaurant midday Saturday, and was able to book a table the same evening. Was served the 6000 yen menu, and it was fantastic! We loved everything we got served, and you could almost taste the effort and care that went into preparing the food. They even served us an extra dish not mentioned in the menu: tofu made like sea eel. Highly recommend this experience when in Japan. Be aware that the price is exclusive of service charge and tax (respectively 10% and 8%).
Read morePros: Very tasty food, Calm and quiet , Nice staff
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AnnaKarinBerggren
Points +28
A multi-sensory experience! - Edit
We had a multi course meal, it might have been 6 or 7 dishes plus two soups. It all tasted amazing, was incredibly beautifully presented and the staff were so friendly. The building itself is a piece of art as well.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious, Beautiful restaurant
Cons: None
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ericswaff
Points +33
amazing experience - Edit
Not just brilliant vegan food, but an amazing unforgettable experience.
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sp13490
Points +106
Delicious Japanese feast - Edit
The seasonal food was fantastic and the hosts talked us through all the food in English (they also took my reservation in English over the phone). It was incredibly beautifully presented and an opportunity to try lots of small unusual dishes.
Read moreThe room felt Japanese, we sat on cushions on tatami. The whole experience took around two hours and we left totally satisfied!
It isn't cheap but considering the experience and the quality and presentation of the food it is well worth the price.
Pros: Plant-based , Lots of food , Beautiful presentation
Cons: Reservation necessary
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DaisyYu
Points +64
Must go!! - Edit
If you are in Tokyo, must try and do to this vegan restaurant! Reservations must be made. Very nice environment and service, most importantly incredible food!
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surrealpistachio
Points +34
Best shojin ryori we tried - Edit
When we arrived, the staff were waiting for us and showed us our private room. It was so cute and the atmosphere very nice. The traditional Japanese setting was impressive; it seemed like we entered another era. The service was fast and the staff very friendly. It was wonderful because they spoke English very well and they could explain every dish to us.
Read moreSpeaking about the dishes, they were some of the best we had in our life. All the little details in the presentation and the unique flavors of the dishes was mesmerizing. We had the opportunity to taste plenty of seasonal ingredients including plenty of sakura flavored dishes. There was too many wonderful food that we cannot decide our favorite.
It was the best way to finish our honeymoon to Japan and we definitely wish to return someday.
Pros: nice setting and atmosphere, amazing food and presentation, friendly and english speaking staff
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curiosity3
Points +103
Spectacular (but not for everyone) - Edit
Executive summary: beautiful ambience of a Ryoutei, attentive service and exquisite cuisine. But shojin ryori is not for everyone.
Read moreEach party is assigned their own room. The rooms are all in classical Japanese décor, and normally one sits on tatami. Ours had a rug on the tatami, and a low table with low chairs placed on top of it, presumably to accommodate the gaijin. At first this was quite comfortable but after two hours I was getting sore and antsy (given the mismatch between my frame and the size and shape of the chairs and table). We took the big dinner course, consisting of 11 items. I lack the vocabulary to describe most of the food but there were various sansai (mountain vegetables), sashimi, tempura, various tofu items, a potato potage, rice and miso, and desert (sherbet and fruit compot). Everything vegan. It was exquisite, sophisticated, of the highest quality. Many of the items obviously require a great deal of preparation by an experienced and sophisticated kitchen. At 10,000 yen per person this was a steal. It wasn’t so much any particular item that delighted us but rather the way everything works together, much like in a symphony. We had beer and sake with our food, and tea of course.
This was one of the best dinners I’ve had in Japan, vegan or otherwise. Still, it’s shojin ryori which means that it’s not for everyone. Either you have already acquired a thorough appreciation of Japanese flavors and nuances, or you are the sort who can instantly appreciate any cuisine at the top of its game anywhere in the world. Otherwise, this may be a mixed bag for you. I am the former type, having lived in Japan for 17 years now. I doubt I would have appreciated this when I first set foot on these shores. And I am pretty sure that this will not work for most kids.
Apparently they get quite a few gaijin guests and can take phone calls for reservations in English. Most days one must be there before 19:00 and Sundays before 18:00 in order to be served the 11-item course. Reservation required.
Pros: Beautiful ambience, Perfect food
Cons: Seating slightly uncomfortable, Shojin ryori not for everyone
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