Vegan
International
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Daytime cafe serving vegan cuisine and organic wine. Menu offers a variety of choices such as teriyaki skewers, curry, gyoza, spanish omelette, and lunch of the day. At this 4th floor location since 2016 - prior to that it had operated as Slowfood Cafe Hippopotamus at Shinjuku 3-6-3. Open Wed-Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm, Wed-Sat 6:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Sun-Tue.
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78 Reviews
First Review by liasailor
Gnattus
Points +451
Cute bar/cafe - Edit
Nice selection of drinks. If you want food you need to make a reservation the day before, but you can have drinks/snacks. Cute space on the 4F and nice to look out over the street.
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PaoloSmith
Points +22
A night to remember - Edit
A very special experience with unique food and drinks that I did not get anywhere else in Japan. Our host Naoko was so lovely. We had an amazing pine needle liquor to start and the set plate of different organic dishes was delicious. We were able to explore the gallery exhibit and look out over Shinjuku. Definitely a special place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-29
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SvB1987
Points +200
Hidden cute spot - Edit
Very friendly staff and nice menu.
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kaus19
Points +942
Pricey experience - Edit
The food is fresh and delicious. Craftily curated and makes you full. Focused on organic food and veggies.
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cherrys
Points +23
Expensive and not very tasty - Edit
There is a seat fee of 750yens, and water is 300yens, it is free in many other restaurants. Food is rather expensive as well and not the best we tried in Tokyo
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KasperOsnes
Points +38
Tasty and healthy food - Edit
I came here after a long and interesting day in Akihibara, and I were met with the loveliest staff and atmosphere!
Read moreThe food was really tasty, good beer and probably had my favourite long chat in Japan with the cute staff🥰
I look forward to coming here again for my next visit to Tokyo!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-04
Pros: Staff, Food, Atmosphere
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bigasparagus
Points +458
nice! - Edit
expensive- the vibes were very nice though! the food & drinks comes in small portions which is great if you get taste fatigue easily😄
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BeryBoy
Points +47
Owerpriced - Edit
Nice place, smalt portion, owepriced
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NarayanDas
Points +279
Overpriced and not so great - Edit
Nice atmosphere but tiny portion of food, too simple and too expensive... Pity
Read morePros: Atmosphere - cozy, Hippo
Cons: Overpriced, Tiny portions, Bad info about open hours
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hotmilk993
Points +452
Cute, but unfortunately not worth it - Edit
Cute place with very friendly owners, but overpriced and I left hungry. The food was just okay.
Read moreI didn’t know until I arrived there, but to sit there you need to order an appetizer plate for 2200 yen and at least one drink. So you’re spending around 3000 before you think about what to actually eat.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-17
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meagabug
Points +335
Great place for drinks - Edit
Not so much of a food place as a drink place, imo. The food was great though! They require you to order a drink and appetizer. The appetizer is not a meal, so you can order more food if you want. Kind of an award amount for me since I went solo. However, the staff warmed up to me when I tried my best to speak with them in Japanese, and overall I had a great experience.
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Blackzebra
Points +104
Lovely experience - Edit
The whole atmosphere was great classy but not pretentious, food was tasty and wholesome, quite expensive for Japan but not extreme, wine was really good and the service was awesome. Would recommend as a place to go out for a date but not if you just want a quick cheap vegan meal. Not 5 star as just the price was a bit high
Read morePros: Great service , Awesome wine
Cons: Expensive
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EllenVanDamme
Points +147
Overpriced - Edit
I hate to leave a negative review. The staff was friendly, the food was good. But it was so overpriced. If it had been half the price, that would have been more in line with good price quality. It was our most expensive meal in Tokyo and for sure not the best.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, English speaking staff
Cons: Super expensive , Poor price quality
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hcbrit
Points +61
A lovely experience - Edit
Great food and wine! Wonderful people working there too. We had a good chat! The meals were delicious and I look forward to coming again on my next trip to Tokyo!
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George85
Points +407
Not worth it - Edit
I would give one star if I could, but the system won’t allow it.
Read moreThe food is overpriced, ¥2,200 charge for a cold plate of vegetables. They changed their menu and everyone needs to order the standard plate. The veggies are cold and cooked beforehand. The quiche tasted defrosted. I feel bad leaving such a negative review for a vegan place in Tokyo, but what they’re doing should be illegal. 100% will never return.
I recommend going to Wired Bon Bon or somewhere better in the area. You’ll save money and won’t be disappointed.
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Expensive, Defrosted food, Not good, small portions
Cliffvt
So weird - my hubby and I are here tonight and we think the food is fantastic! Will try your recommendation too - thanks a lot 🙏😀
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JasonIsaacPerez
Points +56
Great whole food plant based Japanese food. - Edit
The owner was so nice and the hospitality was great. Food was all whole food plant based. Really healthy, I had a great experience!
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Chachachacha
Points +68
So so yummy!! - Edit
Everything is always delicious! Love the way the chef turns all the great Japanese and other dishes into vegan. I had missed eating oden since I went vegan, and her version of it was really on point. Wish I lived closer to this place!
Read morePros: A variety of great vegan dishes, Super friendly and helpful staff, Reasonable prices
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Racy
Points +43
Went twice and was sadly disappointed twice 🥲 - Edit
The menu looks nice but we had to take the dish that is for charge and one drink which are pretty expensive. Because we had to take a dish already, we didn't choose other dishes otherwise it would have been too much.
Read moreI think the owner should better explain her system to avoid bad surprises
Pros: Not far from one of Shinjuku sanchome exit
Cons: Expensive for what it is, Forced to choose one dish and take one drink, Slow service
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Frana
Points +215
Best dinner in Tokyo - Edit
Love this place! Tasty japanese vegan dinner in a very nice and small restaurant.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Nice and kind staff
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theNumberOfTheBeast
Points +4929
The Vegan Vanguard of Tokyo - Edit
If you forget to look up, you might miss most of Tokyo and Kiboko too. Just a block from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden towering over Shinjuku-Dori Ave, if you tilt your head skywards, you may see the big green letters VEGAN in the window. You've found the top vegan restaurant in Tokyo! This place simply does it for me. I feel like I'm at home with family when I dine here. I absolutely love the vibe and the food. The pasta, the dumplings, the homemade seitan skewers, the condensation on the windows from the airborne flavor-- the conversation, all of it is magic. This spot is focused on the food, as every significant restaurant should be. And simply everything is delicious and designed from a Japanese palette with sensible, pre-restoration portions that encourage room for tasting all the flavors and not simply overstuffing and waddling home. Of the three homestyle vegan restaurants in town, this is by far my favorite. I'll save my yen during the week to indulge in the vegan pleasure of supporting Kiboko to happily bound up all four flights of stairs to arrive at this delightful diner. Never change.
Read moreBig like, Kiboko!
Pros: Truely Tokyo, terrific tapas, top times.
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dwmerlin
Points +896
Simple food, a bit expensive - Edit
The food is pretty simple like temple food and it’s a bit expensive for what it is
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, The food is good but not outstanding
Cons: Expensive
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KarlChatsinchai
Points +85
Small portions - Edit
I don't leave bad reviews typically but I felt I had to for this place. My partner and I went here 2 years ago and paid quite a lot for portion sizes that were very very small. It was about 40 Australian dollars for 2 small appetizers which were bread and soup and small bowl of hot oil with a few pieces of potato and mushrooms. When I say I few a few pieces, I mean in total there was probably a quarter of a potato. It was very disappointing and me and my partner had to go to 711 after to fill up.
Read morePros: Owners are lovely so it hurts me to leave a review
Cons: Expensive, Very small portions, Not a lot of options
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KeiraSweeney
Points +52
Female opened and operated, great food, and inclusive vibe - Edit
Kiboko is a small casual restaurant with great wine, small plates and slow service. Don’t go if you’re in a rush, but if have time the food is excellent. There’s a lovely view from the fourth floor, and there were several young gay couples dining there.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Female owned and operated , LGBTQ friendly
Cons: Slow service , Everyone must order a beverage
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gap
Points +32
Good beer and dumping - Edit
Lovely atmosphere
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Must order one drink per person
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Taddl
Points +35
Pricy, but tasty! - Edit
The people here were very welcoming and the atmosphere was beautiful. The food was great too, but a little bit to expensive in my opinion.
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HsienKo
Points +18
es una de los mejores restaurantes de shinjuku cada peso lo vale vengan vengan:) - Edit
very good come to this place the people are very nice and welcoming
Read morePros: muchas opciones veganas, tragos buenos , cada peso vale
Cons: nada en contra
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brebre
Points +83
Lovely cosy vibe and friendly staff - Edit
Had the best seitan I’ve ever eaten in my life here! Staff have limited English but are very friendly and accommodating.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Lots of vegan wine
Cons: Small bar
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