Indian Creator Shares List Of 40 Vegetarian Restaurants In Japan, And Frankly, It’s The Only Guide You Need!

For most Indian vegetarians, Japan sounds like a food struggle disguised as a vacation. The country is stunning, yes, but when even simple noodle bowls hide fish broth and “veg” often translates to “there’s only a little seafood,” anxiety kicks in. That’s why creator Niha Nahata’s viral guide of vegetarian restaurants in Japan has suddenly become every vegetarian traveller’s security blanket. 

The Viral Japan Vegetarian Restaurants Guide

 

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In her reel, Nehha Nhata opens with a line that instantly relaxes anxious food planners: “As a vegetarian travelling to Japan, this is the only guide you’ll need.” And she means it, because she didn’t just recommend a few “safe bets.” She put together a 40-restaurant verified list across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka that actually serves proper vegetarian meals, not just sad salads or emergency fries.

She also highlighted her top personal picks, and they alone tell you how solid the list is. Her favourite, T’s Tan Tan inside Tokyo Station, impressed her so much she went twice in three days for their vegan ramen. Then there’s Jikasei Mensho, a tiny basement ramen shop with a surprisingly rich vegan broth.

At Matcha House,she couldn’t stop talking about the earthy matcha tiramisu and Pizza Bar by the 38th, which is crowned the No.1 pizzeria in Asia-Pacific. Her final pick was Gonpachi, an iconic restaurant linked to Kill Bill that also offers vegetarian options. The point isn’t “vegetarians can manage in Japan,” it’s that they can enjoy it fully, deliciously, and confidently.

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List Of 40 Vegetarian Restaurants In Japan:

Vegetarian Restaurants In Tokyo:

▫ UZU (Parco) – Ramen
▫ T’s Tan Tan – Ramen & Gyozas
▫ Coco Ichibanya – Curry
▫ Kyushu Jangara – Veg ramen
▫ Afuri – Veg ramen
▫ Daigo Chao Chao – Gyozas
▫ Chaos Kitchen – All-vegan bistro
▫ Izakaya Masaka – Gyoza, Karaage, Mapu Tofu
▫ Jangara (Harajuku) – Plant-based
▫ Gonpachi Nishi Azabu – Plates & salads
▫ Zen Sakura Tei – DIY Okonomiyaki
▫ Tofuya Ukai – Tofu cuisine
▫ 2 Foods (Ginza Loft) – Burgers
▫ Ippudo Ginza – Veg ramen
▫ Ninja Tokyo – Veg-friendly
▫ TeamLab – Vegan + digital art
▫ Ain Soph Journey – Pancakes
▫ Tokyo Little House – Bakery
▫ Bongen Coffee – Coffee & vegan goodies
▫ Age 3 – Fruit/fried sandwiches
▫ HatoYa – Matcha & oat milk
▫ Ruru Shibuya – Water table
▫ Chiffon Cake – Cloud desserts
▫ Pizza Marumo – Italian
▫ Falafel Brothers – Middle Eastern
▫ Chao Thai Shibuya – Thai veg
▫ Premarche Alternative Diner – Multi-cuisine vegan

Vegetarian Restaurants In Kyoto:

▫ Matsugae – Tofu kaiseki
▫ Ren Horikawa – Veg classics
▫ Kyoto Engine – Must visit
▫ Chao Chao (Shijo) – Veg gyozas
▫ Gion Soy Milk Ramen Uno – Vegan ramen
▫ Vegan Ramen UZU – Must visit
▫ Ajiro – Buddhist cuisine
▫ Awomb – Vegan sushi
▫ Takasegawa Quilo – Veg-friendly
▫ Rokujuan – Tea house
▫ Amam Dacotan – Viral bakery
▫ Totaro – Japanese desserts
▫ Weekenders Coffee – Coffee & veg treats
▫ 2050 Coffee – Matcha
▫ Elk – Pancakes
▫ Matcha House – Tiramisu
▫ Gokago – Matcha spot
▫ Blue Bottle – Waffles
▫ Panel Kafe – Cute café
▫ Premarche – Vegan multi-cuisine
▫ Que Pasa – Mexican
▫ Pizzeria Da Ciro – Italian
▫ Nishiki Market – Street food & desserts

Vegetarian Restaurants In Osaka:

▫ Soba Takama – Michelin soba
▫ Oko – DIY Okonomiyaki
▫ Oko Takoyaki – Vegan
▫ Hajime – Veg fine dining
▫ Pivit Base (Dotonbori) – All-vegan
▫ Grandknot Coffee – Coffee
▫ 512 Café Chado – Vibes
▫ Rikuro Cheesecake – Jiggly cheesecake
▫ Obicà – Italian
▫ Pizzeria Da Tigre – Italian
▫ Pizzeria 8 – Pizza
▫ El Pancho – Mexican

Tip: Don’t miss Nishiki Market (Kyoto) for desserts & street food!

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Vegetarian travellers don’t need to fear Japan anymore. With this list in hand, you don’t just “find something to eat,” you explore ramen bars, matcha cafés, luxe dining rooms, pizza icons, and cosy local spots without compromise. Japan isn’t a challenge; it simply needed the right map. And thanks to Neha, now we have it.

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