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Fusion
Vegan restaurant featuring plant-based Japanese fusion meals and seasonal desserts. This branch est. 2013 is located in Shinjuku-ku District, and has party space available for rental. Last lunch order is 3pm, last dessert order 4pm. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Sun 6:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm.
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337 Reviews
First Review by BlisterBlue
scarletdev
Points +1093
Delicious brunch - Edit
Came here just to try the fluffy pancakes and were super satisfied! Do not expect the classic fluffy pancakes, they remind more of a very spongy cake, anyway they were super delicious. I also got the matcha latte with soy milk which was very good.
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downunderdave
Points +155
Great menu. Good service. - Edit
A very varied menu, and even pancakes and vegan ice cream! Loved it. Great lunch spot.
Read morePros: Great menu , Good service, Excellent vegan ice cream
Cons: None
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totalfilth
Points +469
Yum - Edit
So good all around. Everything was excellent. The Karage was very juicy.
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ChanelleRodeka
Points +719
Very nice - Edit
I came here two days in a row.
Read moreQuite a large place over 3 levels. Casual relaxed atmosphere, and free wifi so nice for dining solo.
On first visit I had pancakes and the karaage “chicken” both delicious, especially the chicken!
On my second visit I had the soy cutlet, also very nice.
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saraha01
Points +43
Vegan and gluten free options!! - Edit
I had the strawberry gf pancakes and they were yummy 👍🏻
Read moreSoy latte was a little small for the price.
Would definitely go back
Pros: Strawberry pancakes , Friendly staff
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joseyg
Points +325
Great deserts - Edit
Lovely food, with a range of non-Japanese choices. Western food and deserts.
Read moreTakes card, contactless and cash.
Pros: Vegan options
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bquon21
Points +88
Great vegan option! - Edit
Service was quick and great! Food was really simple and tasty. We tried the oil mushroom appetizer, the chicken teriyaki, and the chicken cutlets. 4.5 stars because they didn’t have the amazing chicken sandwich we tried in the Kyoto branch.
Read morePros: Good food, Quick service, Great location
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terezaswetikova
Points +258
Ok - Edit
It was ok but I am not sure what the hype about the pancakes is. They are good but not excellent.
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EddyNumb
Points +471
Incredible Pancakes! - Edit
Quaint and intimate spot in Shinjuku that just so happens to have the most delicious pancakes on the globe. Menu also features faux meat, rice dishes and sizable drink options. Friendly bilingual staff and a dazzling array of Brit pop music pumps thru the speakers.
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luigurl7
Points +328
Yummy fluffy pancakes and more - Edit
A rustic and homely little vegan restaurant in Shinjuku. Reservation is a must. There are set and ala carte options, sweet and savoury. I ordered the soy teriyaki rice meal with a side of their soup of the day, and my husband got pancakes with a rum and raisin ice cream. My savoury dish was delicious but the pancakes were excellent for me - they were light and fluffy. For dessert, we got creme brulee which was good, not too sweet. But also, you can pick up your Tokyo vegan/vegetarian map and guide from here which were helpful and informative.
Read morePros: Yummy food especially the pancakes, Great service and atmosphere
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M3lu
Points +68
Definitely worth it! - Edit
We really enjoyed the food, it was yummy and in great quantity.
Read moreA bit expensive though, but as all vegan food in Japan.
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MariaSpb
Points +277
A lot of people, but worth waiting - Edit
After walking around the Akihabara district, we decided to have lunch at this cafe, there was a small line at the door, after about 10 minutes of waiting, we were seated at a pleasant table on the second floor. We ordered a set with soy meat and rice, corn soup, tofu quiche and ginger ale. All the dishes were very tasty, the service was fast enough, all the staff were polite, a very positive experience.
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helena2201
Points +56
Heavenly pancakes - Edit
A must try sweet dish in Tokyo. So fluffy with real taste vanilla ice cream.
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hwing
Points +1286
Scrumptious vegan pancakes! - Edit
Had made a reservation in advance online for the Shinjuku location for 12pm for a Sunday but the restaurant was nearly empty when I arrived so I could have been seated immediately as a walk-in. That said, by the end of my meal, the restaurant was filling up.
Read moreOrdered the following:
- Heavenly Pancakes: LOVED these pancakes paired with cream, a scoop of ice cream, and berries. Would be enjoyed a third pancake (as it only comes with two) and more fruit to provide more freshness to the sugary plate, but otherwise wouldn’t change anything.
- Sweet Potato Mont Blanc Pancakes (seasonal): also delicious pancakes paired with a very sweet caramel-like sauce. This was too sweet for my taste but my partner actually preferred this version of the pancakes, so it’s up to your personal preference and sweet tooth cravings.
- Tofu Quiche (side dish): A bit bland as it has a very mild and subtle but pleasant taste. Could use more seasoning. Decent portion size for a side dish. Appreciated something savory to balance out my palate with the sweetness of the pancakes.
- Masala Chai: Refreshing although make sure to thoroughly stir because the first sip was a bit pungent. Heavy on the ice cubes which meant less actual chai for the price so that was a bit disappointing.
Overall, I’d totally eat at AIN SOPH again next time I’m in Japan, especially knowing there are a few locations available!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-19
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sau_boo
Points +31
Cute little place with nice food. - Edit
There was a good spread of options across appetizers, mains and desserts. I tried Hayashi rice and Quiche, both were very good. Must try.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Music
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VegaNapoletano
Points +1225
Must-Try Place - Edit
This vegan restaurant, with multiple locations, offers an amazing Japanese fusion menu. I absolutely loved it: it was my first lunch and my last dinner in Japan. Every dish was delicious, from the starters to the omelettes, and from the main courses to the desserts. The price is slightly higher than average, but it’s well worth it.
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KyleVannoy
Points +84
A must stop for us - Edit
One of my partner and I’s favorites. A must stop while in Tokyo
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN
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hdashbrook
Points +29
Yum! - Edit
Pancakes with latch ice cream!
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amarok3
Points +29
Cozy place - Edit
Staff was great. Teriyaki was kinda salty but rich in every way. Brownie with ice was incredible! I was gonna visit for a second time for a different desert but they were closed.
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jalapenohands
Points +536
Great - Edit
After reading such mixed reviews of all the Ain Soph restaurants, I really wasn’t expecting much, but I did really enjoy it! I had the Mushroom Ajillo (no picture, 9/10), the Teriyaki Deep-fried Soy Chicken on Rice, and two scoops of Ice Cream (Rum Raisin and Matcha). Loved all of it except the brown rice under the chicken. Also tried the Gluten Free pasta, the Gateau Chocolate, and the Cheesecake and all were great as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-23
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blahblah
Points +122
Consistently decent - Edit
Came here seven years apart and it’s still mostly the same menu and STILL the best pancakes on planet earth. 😹
Read moreCan’t speak much for the rest of the menu since I just eat their pancakes all the time but everything on the menu looks pretty great too as far as I can tell.
P A N C A K E S
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-19
Pros: pancakes, Everything else looks good too, airy atmosphere, good vibes
Cons: Busy and popular, booking recommended
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ausveg
Points +161
Cute venue, good food - Edit
We enjoyed several dishes at Ain Soph including the Karage, soy cutlets and curry. The savoury dishes were good but not amazing. The desserts on the other hand were excellent! The crème brûlée particularly was delicious. Very cute hole in the wall restaurant with lots of steps, low lighting and a lovely atmosphere.
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Pixelanomalie
Points +267
Loved it - Edit
This restaurant was a bit on the pricier side and had many "western" options. Not exactly what I was looking for but definitely worth the visit.
Read moreThe staff was friendly and the food delicious. Exactly what you need after walking 20.000 steps a day.
You can also buy some packed cookies.
Pros: Everything is vegan , Various choices, Clean and welcoming
Cons: A bit pricey - still cheaper than in Germany , Few typically Japanese dishes
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Broom15
Points +24
Delicious - Edit
Came for the pancakes. Fell in love with the soup and salad. Must stop for any vegan visiting Tokyo.
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highlandmoo
Points +272
Great pancakes - Edit
We ordered pancakes with matcha and rum ice cream and they were excellent. Served with vegan whipped cream, nuts and raisins. Very recommended. The pancakes are freshly made each order.
Read moreThe matcha latte was great, but a little cold.
Kinda pricey (around 2200 for pancakes only) but good as a special treat.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-30
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SarahAlice
Points +339
Come for the Pancakes - Edit
I normally go here for the Pancakes, which I can highlye recommend. The Karaage is also really good. Last time I had the Hiyashi Rice and the Hamburg Steak, which both were good, but I had better. Prices are okay, vegan food in Japan is always more expensive.
Read morePros: Pancakes and Karaage
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SimonPitts
Points +250
Great vegan food in Tokyo - Edit
The food was so good we ended up dining at Ain.Soph Journey twice during our stay in Tokyo.
Read moreIt's quite a big place compared to other vegan restaurants we visited but the service was still quick and friendly.
The food was really tasty - over the two nights our favourites were the Hayashi Rice (we added extra soy meat), the nutty dry curry and the creme brulé (one of the best I've had).
The prices were very reasonable as well.
The restaurant is a little rustic and basic, but it's clean and bright so not an issue, as far as we were concerned.
Highly recommended.
Pros: The food, Creme brulé , Service
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