A reservation-only restaurant that offers a variety of vegan dishes. Uses organic and naturally farmed vegetables as well as traditional fermented seasoning in the cooking. The menu is a chef's choice set, so individual items cannot be ordered. Reservations need to be made by 3pm the day before via https://forms.gle/MfDYoydzhyzX37oJ9. Open Thu-Sat 7:00pm-10:30pm, Fri 12:30pm-3:30pm, Sat 12:00pm-2:30pm. Closed Sun-Wed.
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Oyado Matsumura, 2-27-16, Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan, 111-0032
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Last update on 18 Jun 2024 by HappyBrownMonkey
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42 Reviews
First Review by NashVegan
Höhle
Points +36
Wonderful experience - Edit
A fantastic vegan menu with many different dishes. Put together with lots of love by the chef.
Read morePros: Variety of Dishes, Cosy atmosphere , Sake tasting
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PlantChomper
Points +95
One of the highlights of my Japan trip - Edit
We had a great experience dining here. As Monkey san was on vacation, Cat san🐈⬛ was preparing the food for us. She was a great and funny host explaining every dish, what it is and how she prepared it. Every dish was very unique and delicious.
Read moreThere is no menu to order food from as you will be served a fixed course of different dishes freshly prepared by Cat San.
Besides the food the drinks were also very nice. In had the salted lemonade which was quite the experience.
Do not get intimidated by the wonky google forms based reservation and the advance payment! It is well worth it.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-23
Pros: The food, Cat san🐈⬛, The atmosphere
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evilempire13
Points +63
This monkey's gone to heaven - Edit
Monkey-Chan is on a sabbatical due to the Tokyo heat, so Cat-Chan has taken over. They must be related as they look similar! This is an amazing intimate vegan dining experience that was one of the culnerary highlights of out trip. Don't miss out!
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8044
Wonderful Experience - Edit
Made my reservation, paid, then ventured out to Veganic Monkey Magic for what would be a great experience. There were six of us in the entire restaurant dining. I ordered a sale flight which was good. Then, 9 courses came out one by one. The host, Cat San, did a wonderful job explaining each dish and keeping us entertained. Something I really loved about this restaurant is that they keep a map and ask customers to mark on the map where they’re from. I highly recommend this place for an excellent Japanese dining experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-17
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AmyWoods-Ryan
Points +342
Amazing experience - Edit
We had such a fun night here. Very tasty food! Make sure to check a few weeks early to book in advance!
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singaporelor
Points +362
I will give this place all the stars possible - Edit
An absolute delight to enjoy a night out slow dinning in a cosy and intimate setting. Food was delicious and flavourful. Monkey-san retreated from the summer heat so Cat-san was there to serve out the dishes. Cat-san is a wonderful cook and host. Cat-san is friendly, and speaks good English. Best experience I have in Japan and I think it is possibly the best way to conclude my 3 weeks trip in Japan. Thank you!
Read morePros: Cat-san!, Every dish
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KyleMacyHall
Points +318
Uniquely Eccentric Only in Tokyo Experience - Edit
Join a talented vegan chef dressed in monkey attire as she provides an intimate experience for just a few couples with reservations. If you’re lucky, she may just sing a famous Italian song for you, all while in her chosen monkey wardrobe. Excellent food
Read morePros: Excellent introduction to Japanese cuisine , Uniquely eccentric , Japanese radish is excellent
Cons: One dish deep fried
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FrankHpunto
Points +699
Amazing experience - Edit
This cute place with this amazing chef is a 100% recommendation! She is so passionate, the food is freshly prepared and tastes amazing. Had a great evening:)
Read morePros: Unique personal dinner, Small and cozy location, Everything is wonderful
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andyjng
Points +5359
Fun, Quirky, and Personal Experience - Edit
Veganic Monkey Magic is one of the most unique plant based experiences that you're going to find here in Tokyo, and well worth the money.
Read moreReservations must be made at least a day in advance via their Google form. Each person was ¥5000 for a wonderful vegan kaiseki experience inside a tiny bar that sits 8 people. Once a month, they offer a vegan sushi menu so if you're lucky to be in town for that, I'd definitely aim for that dining experience.
During dinner, you are served a number of kaiseki style courses that lasts for about 2 hours. It is expected that you order 1-2 drinks while dining.
We had some amazing vegan Japanese dishes with some of the highlights being the fried maitake mushroom and this wonderful miso soup to end dinner. Throughout the meal, the chef dressed in a monkey suit will continue to entertain and connect with you as customers.
I absolutely adored the experience and am so glad to have had this opportunity to feel the monkey magic.
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RyanHagel
Points +242
Come here if you can!! - Edit
We loved our time with Monkey. All ingredients are locally sourced and hand made by the Monkey. She is super sweet and spoke great English. She walked us through all the ingredients and where she sourced everything from. We got to meet her wonderful partner as well. We’ll see you next time Monkey. Pricey, but worth it and happy to support this awesome business. Definitely buy her a beer. She LOVES Beer
Read morePros: 12 course dinner
Cons: Pricey but worth it
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EvwJones
Points +28
Must Visit! - Edit
What an experience! If you're a vegan in Tokyo, or anyone who just loves good food, it's a must visit.
Read moreFood is served by the best monkey chef in the world with a passion for vegetables and beer.
Buy Monkey a beer when you're here!
Pros: Monkey chef, Food is served by a monkey, The monkey cooks amazing food
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CA89SS
Points +2138
Best experience in Tokyo - Edit
We booked into the monthly 12 course sushi menu for our last night in Tokyo of our honeymoon and ✨ D A M N ✨ that was a great idea. Chef is a one monkey kitchen/bar/social superstar. We were blown away by the whole experience. The food was phenomenal and chef talked us through the traditional methods used and which region each dish originated from. We asked chef to suggest sake for us and they did not disappoint. We tasted 9 different sakes each and floated out into the bright lights of Senso-Ji Temple. I highly recommend this culinary experience.
Read moreThank you chef - we will be back next time!
Pros: The host was delightful., The food was incredible and fresh. , Traditional experience.
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Coweos
Points +594
Incredible experience - Edit
There is only 8 seats in the whole restaurant and the cook is dressed as a monkey. She brings and presents dishes one by one. She is very kind and speaks English!
Read moreEverything was delicious although some of them might be challenging for some western people.
Pros: Original , Generous, Cheap considering the service and quality of ingre
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HermanoGranger
Points +346
Let the Monkey cook - Edit
Having lunch at this place was a real treat. What made it even better was that there were only five of us there, including yours truly. It felt like a small, cozy gathering rather than a crowded restaurant.
Read moreThe cook, dressed up as a playful monkey, added a fun twist to the whole experience. Singing, dancing, and introducing each course in character brought a unique charm to the meal.
We had a variety of small dishes served throughout lunch, and what I appreciated most was that before each one, the chef would take a moment to tell us about the ingredients and why they were chosen. It made me feel more connected to what I was eating.
The presentation of every dish was top-notch, and they even let us pick our own chopstick holders, which was a nice touch. I chose the Bananas.
While not every dish was a perfect match for my taste buds, most of them were pretty darn tasty. You could tell that a lot of thought went into creating this special experience.
As we wrapped up, our friendly host surprised us with a Japanese parody song, adding a warm personal touch to the goodbye.
They let me mark my visit by putting a dot on their world map, which was a fun little gesture.
And to make it even cooler, we could scan a QR code and get a sticker set of the monkey chef for LINE, which I thought was a neat bonus.
Some standout moments from the meal included the crispy fried maitake mushrooms, a croquette filled with a rich curry simmered using just vegetable juices (no extra water), a delightful vegan mascarpone, and tangy vegetables paired with crunchy onions that gave a tasty zing to the whole meal.
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mcallavera
Points +178
Great experience - Edit
Hassle-free reservation by website. You need to book at least one day in advance. We were the only two people for dinner, so we got to talk to the owner a lot (she is incredibly nice and an interesting person). We got to try a great variety of local vegan food and the host explained the ingredients.
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tbfnz
Points +936
An opportunity not to be missed! - Edit
We were lucky enough to get a reservation here during our stay in Tokyo. It was a fantastic experience of wonderful pairings of flavour and textures, great conversation (in English), an expansion of awareness regarding language in Japan, culture and sake😄Definitely do the sake tasting (and ask about favourites!).
Read moreWe were very thankful for this opportunity and absolutely recommend Veganic Monkey Magic for a well-rounded dining experience. We were also stoked to be the first Kiwi's here!!
Pros: Beautiful, tasty food, Excellent, genuine friendly experience, Lots of varied, yummy sake!
Cons: Nothing - it's fantastic!
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JasonOvalles
Points +38
Best vegan food I've had in Tokyo - Edit
This was an amazing experience from beginning to end. The host greeted us with a chilled towel (a wonderful respite from the heat outside!) and welcomed us in. We were the only two guests there for lunch and we were treated to an entire 12 course meal. The dishes she served were authentic Japanese dishes that were naturally vegan and the host even explained where many of the ingredients came from locally in Japan. There were even a few interactive elements (we ground our own sesame seeds for a topping, chose our own chopstick holders from her collection, and mixed our own tofu soup) and a lot of very entertaining moments! Even at the end, the host walked us to the door where we said our goodbyes and thanked her for the amazing experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-06
Pros: Food was delicious, Authentically Japanese, Host was very entertaining
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happyhappyhippo
Points +212
Great experience with excellent food - Edit
I came here on a Friday for a sushi lunch and was really happy with the experience.
Read moreAlthough on the pricey side (¥4500), I would say it's worth the money to enjoy really excellent seasonal ingredients prepared right in front of you by none other than Monkey Chef! She is friendly, funny and speaks decent English.
The place itself is super small and makes for an intimate experience (I went alone but still had a great time!)
The food differs every time she cooks, and I was lucky to get to try her sushi lunch. There were 6 sushis, miso soup, salads and a beautiful tapas style plate. I was super full by the end of the 2 hour lunch.
I also got the carrot juice (you have to buy a drink with your meal) and I surprisingly loved the flavour.
The lunch was a great way to appreciate tasty seasonal Japanese food done elegantly. She really highlighted the flavours of the ingredients perfectly with each dish.
Highly recommend (make sure you book a few days or weeks in advance with her online form! You also have to pay in advance)
Pros: Thoughtful and delicious Japanese food, Friendly and fun monkey chef! V unique , Beautiful space
Cons: Pricey but worth it!, Small venue so you can't go with a big group, Need to reserve in advance and pay online
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darleen92
Points +115
Amazing sushi - Edit
The food was all amazing, you won't find better vegan sushi in Tokyo.
Read moreIt's a bit difficult to find and the door will be closed — you can just walk in though. We were a bit too late because we were waiting outside.
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff dressed up as a monkey, Cozy vibe
Cons: Reservation required
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JuliaSantos7
Points +1369
Awesome experience - Edit
The monkey lady is very kind and the food was delicious and interesting. We had a great time and enjoyed the beers and sake selection.
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ejlcc
Points +44
Delicious - Edit
Delicious Ramen, great service. Must experience while in Tokyo.
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moreveganthanyou
Points +43
Wonderful Experience - Edit
This is one of the best and most fun meals I’ve eaten in my entire life. Everything is made fresh right in front of you by Monkey-san, the owner and only person working in the small restaurant.
Read moreThe food was delicious and very fresh, and it was such a fun experience to chat with Monkey-san during our meal. I don’t remember how many courses were served. 5 or so. Every single thing she served was amazing. All the ingredients are fresh, much of it is local. It’s also really inexpensive for the quality of the food and the experience. Not sure where else you’ll find an amazing prix-fixe meal for so little money.
You need to make a reservation by filling out a form on her website by 3pm the prior day AT THE LATEST. The link on the inn’s website doesn’t work, the actual website for the restaurant is https://veganic-monkey-magic.business.site/ (at the time of writing). Once you make a reservation, you’ll get a confirmation email. You’re asked to prepay for the meal over PayPal, and also to order a drink or two when you’re at the restaurant.
Pros: Delicious food, Fun and memorable experience, Low price
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p87
Points +37
Great experience - Edit
The owner was amazing with a great personality. The food was amazing, as well. You have to reserve ahead.
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MFoster
Points +36
素晴らしかったです！ - Edit
雰囲気、お食事、お酒、全部素晴らしかったです！
Read moreお食事の量は多かったし、お野菜はフレッシュで美味しかったし、値段は良かったです！
また行きたいと思います✨
(お食事は日によります)
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-05
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FoodieAtsuko
Points +15
Satisfied body and soul！ - Edit
A little monkey is the owner chef ! LOL
Read moreIt's a small resutaurant where one person does everything.
Although it is small, the Japanese architecture is very comfortable, and it is the best that time flows slowly.
The owner chef's spirit of hospitality is wonderful and impressive.
The owner chef can speak a little English, so she will do her best to speak in English.
I think they are very reasonably priced considering that they use the best ingredients for all their dishes.
Among the vegan restaurants in Japan, the quality of the ingredients is definitely the highest.
You can enjoy the goodness of the ingredients in every dish, and the fermented seasonings in particular give it a savory flavor that leaves a lasting impression.
I love it so much that I can't stand to go there once a month!
Pros: nice vibe, very delicious, friendly
Cons: Not suitable when you are in a hurry, hard to find place, When I think of it, I can't just go
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chocopunk
Points +1246
special collaboration lunch with Mr & Mrs Konno going fast - Edit
I was very lucky to get a seat for a special collaboration lunch with Mr & Mrs Konno, who are both experts in vegan sweets.
Read moreThe chef Hitsujicchaman (sheep), pretending to be a different personality, but seems to be Sarucchaman the monkey's summer version, offered us a beautiful plate of dishes full of flavours and nutritions.
I especially loved a huge piece of crispy-juicy maitake mushroom and miso soup that you complete by dissolving two types of miso paste into broth with your own chopsticks, and fully understand why the chef recently stopped using soy meat.
She is really excellent at bringing out potential of vegetables.
The couple's dessert presentation was also amazing - lemon zest at the last minute was so refreshing and perfect for a hot and humid day, and I truly enjoyed crispness of biscuits, coolness of creamy jelly and ice cream, and sweet and spicy aroma as a whole.
Currently a lunch reservation is a must and there are 3 time slots for Fridays (either Soup Curry or Ramen every other week): 11:30, 12:30 and 13:30, and on Saturdays you can have a special course lunch starting at 12:00.
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小川晃一
Points +26
食材、調味料全てがハイクオリティ。 - Edit
お店の空気感が素敵。
Read more世の中に出回ることが少ない調味料が味わえる。
シェフがニンゲンではない。
Pros: 農薬、肥料不使用の食材, 天然菌を使った調味料の数々, 古い施設だけれども、隅々まで清掃されていて心地良い
Cons: 人気ゆえに予約がなかなかとれない。, 営業日が少ないので、予約がなかなか取れない, 美味しいすぎるので、忘れられない店になってしまう
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