The Asakusa area in Tokyo is one of Japan’s top tourist destinations, attracting visitors from all over the world. It’s no wonder the area has a diverse range of dining options, including more halal restaurants to accommodate Muslim travelers. Now, you can find everything from classic Japanese dishes like tempura bowls, sushi, and ramen to hearty hamburgers. “リュクスストレートバーガー,” Luxe Straight…

On Asakusa’s Denboin Street (also called Denboin-dori), which is constantly bustling with tourists, there’s a ramen shop that attracts long lines daily. That shop’s name is “Asakusa Nadai Ramen Yoroiya” (hereafter referred to as “Yoroiya”). The lines outside include not just Japanese locals but also many international diners, making it one of Asakusa’s most popular restaurants, attracting people from all…

Vegan cuisine, which excludes animal products like meat, fish, and honey, is sometimes perceived as bland or unexciting by those unfamiliar with it. However, a visit to “Cosme Kitchen Adaptation” in Shibuya, Tokyo, is sure to change that perception. Cosme Kitchen Adaptation’s signature dish packed with 20 Types of vegetables At Cosme Kitchen Adaptation, the must-try dish is the “All…

Sushi is almost always at the top of the list for international visitors wanting to experience Japanese cuisine. With time, we’ve seen more creative takes on traditional sushi, adding originality to the mix. In recent years, vegan sushi has developed as a new genre, and you can experience it at “Vegan Sushi Tokyo” in Shibuya. Vegan sushi with a focus…

An otherworldly experience awaits on the fourth floor of a multi-tenant building in Shinjuku at “NEO Shinjuku ATSUSHI.” NEO Shinjuku ATSUSHI’s interior NEO Shinjuku ATSUSHI’s dazzling interior: just like stepping into a cyberpunk universe As soon as the elevator doors open on the 4th floor, you’re greeted by an interior illuminated with vivid neon lights. Table seating is also available…

Harajuku, known as a birthplace of new culture, is also at the forefront of culinary innovation. Right in the heart of this vibrant district, just a short walk from the bustling Takeshita Street and the tranquil Meiji Shrine, lies “Vegan Bistro Jangara,” a restaurant dedicated to vegan cuisine. “グリルバーガー,” Grilled Burger 1,350 JPY (tax included) Originating from the Kyushu Jangara…

Roppongi, alongside Shinjuku’s Kabukicho, stands as one of Tokyo’s most lively entertainment districts. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Roppongi, however, is a sushi-lover’s destination unlike any other: “SUSHI Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu” (hereunder referred to as “SUSHI Gonpachi”). The restaurant offers a tranquil oasis with a picturesque interior inspired by Japan’s “Taisho Romanticism” during the 1910s and 20s in…

Born in Japan, the rice burger swaps traditional bread buns for rice, encasing delicious fillings. “Rice Burger Shop OKOMEDOKI,” situated in the trendy Shibuya neighborhood of Tokyo, stands out as one of the rare eateries dedicated to this hybrid creation, serving up these burgers which have a close affinity with Japanese cuisine. A burger with rice?! The “OKD Double Cheese…

Located inside the JR Ueno Station ticket gate, “T’s TANTAN ecute Ueno” (hereinafter referred to as “T’s TANTAN”) is a restaurant that offers vegan-friendly ramen. At T’s TANTAN, the signature dish is the “Golden Sesame Tantan” noodles. Tantan is a Japanese dish resembling ramen that is inspired by the Sichuanese dish Dandan noodles. “T’sセット（金胡麻たんたん麺、全部野菜の焼き餃子１２個）,” T’s Set Golden Sesame Tantan +…

Shibuya, with its globally famous Scramble Crossing in front of the station, is one of Tokyo’s premier entertainment districts. Photo of Scramble Crossing in Shibuya Although strongly associated with fashion and youth culture, Shibuya’s charm extends beyond that. It’s an area teeming with a variety of eateries including restaurants, cafes, and bars. From quintessentially Japanese ramen to exquisite wagyū beef…

Ueno Park is a great place in Tokyo where you can enjoy the changing seasons of nature in Japan. Fittingly located right in the park is “EVERYONEs CAFE,” which offers a menu incorporating local and seasonal ingredients produced in Tokyo. “ガーデンプレート（フィッシュ）,” Garden Plate (Fish) 2,200 JPY (tax included) EVERYONEs CAFE’s signature dish offers a bevy of fresh Tokyo-sourced ingredients With…

Restaurant operating with a partially revised menu. At Shibuya PARCO, located in the Udagawa-chō area of Shibuya in Tokyo, a wide variety of dining options are available, appealing to all kinds of culinary interests. Situated on the underground level of the shopping complex, Vegan Izakaya Masaka (hereafter referred to as “Masaka”) specializes in vegan cuisine. And no, we’re not just…