Part of Neal's Yard Remedies shop and salon group, this is a more upscale kind of restaurant that offers a small selection of set meals and dessert. Has English menu. Located in Harajuku, in proximity to the Harajuku JR station, 1/2 block from Omotesando subway exit onto Jingu-dori: exit from Omote Sando station and go towards Harajuku station, walking on the left side, turn down the 1st alley on left, follow signs from there. Or Ginza line exit at Omote-Sando station, use exit A1, walk a few meters and turn immediately left into the small alley. Reported fully vegan April 2022. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-6:00pm. Last food order 4pm. Last drinks order Fri & Sat 8pm. Closed on the first Tue of every month.
172 Reviews
First Review by Baza
NicolePlunkett
Points +623
Delicious Healthy Vegan Food - Edit
I loved the soy meat & brown rice with with seasoning on top. Their outside patio is also dog-friendly 🐶
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-23
Pros: Dog-Friendly Patio, Healthy Vegan Lunch Set
Cons: Mosquitos in Patio Area
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johannamoller
Points +906
Finally a vegan additive free place! - Edit
So nice to find a place that is fully vegan AND wholefoods! I had the Bamboo basket set which was beautifully presented and came with several vegetables (FINALLY a place that gives you a decent size of greens and not just a tiny portion!), brown rice (also greatly appreciated, seeing how many places that simply serve refined rice), seaweed (yum!), miso soup and a few other small things. It was perhaps a little pricy, but worth it for a Japanese wholefoods meal. The staff were helpful and the owner really nice. Would have enjoyed to sit by a low Japanese table as well, but the area was nice despite reminding me of hip Western places. The only thing I really missed was that it wasn't open later (to 7 pm would be terrific) and that they didn't have sugar free desserts. Anyhow, I would gladly come back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-19
Pros: Wholefoods (and (partly) organic!), Fully vegan, Big portion of vegetables
Cons: Very few options, No raw vegetables (just cooked) , Slightly pricy (but worth it)
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revolver
Points +21
Great atmosphere, meh food - Edit
I love the atmosphere, and the dessert was good enough, but the food was rather meh. Some small tasty bits, but mostly bland. Healthy I’m sure, just not very tasty.
Read morePortion size quite small.
We were told that everything is vegan.
Pros: Great atmosphere , Nice dessert, All vegan
Cons: Mediocre food
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kuuuuu
Points +20
テラス席が気持ち良い隠れ家的なお店。 - Edit
優しい味付けで、店内は植物もあって、とてもリラックスできる空間。
Read morePros: テラス席が良い, オシャレ, 料理美味しい
Cons: ボリュームが少ない, 野菜の種類が少ない, スタッフ呼び出しボタンがないから呼びにくい
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maehwa
Points +13
一汁三菜が絶品です！ - Edit
一汁三菜のお膳とウーマンブレンドのお茶を飲みました。
Read moreとても美味しかったですし、満足感も素晴らしいです。
テラス席は自然が豊富で、ゆっくり出来ました！
Pros: ヴィーガンメニューが豊富, お手頃価格
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Minoria
Points +441
Tasty & healthy but overpriced - Edit
Came here with my non-vegan family for their very first vegan meal and all of us liked their food!
Read moreThey have 1-soup 3-dishes meal for which is Japanese traditional “healthy meal” set, and the menu is changed weekly.
Each dish is really good, small portion yet fulfils your mind. But for me ¥2,200 for this portion and quality is expensive. You could have better meal for cheaper price.
But having set meal for the whole afternoon and lovely service are good points!
Pros: Tasty food, all vegan , Good service
Cons: Expensive
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AnitaDollar
Points +5796
Relatively small portions for the price - Edit
Delicious, especially if you look for a more high end vegan restaurant in Tokyo, but the portions could be a little bit more generous.
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ScottNeilson
Points +44
A great one - Edit
Stylish design and outdoor seating, happy & helpful staff (in both English and Japanese). Fully vegan and the lunch menu was 100% wheat free the day I went. Very tasty and creative food. I will definitely go back.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, English speaking staff , Outdoor seating options
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EN5
Points +38
Good stuff - Edit
Great food on a limited menu, delicious but slightly on the expensive side compared to other vegan places!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good atmosphere
Cons: Slightly expensive
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kublicious
Points +83
Hidden place. ちょっと隠れ家。 - Edit
It’s hidden away from the main Omotesando road in one of the back alleys. For lunch, they offer three set meal options, I had today’s special and my sister had steamed veggies. They all tasted good but not much stood out and the portion was a bit underwhelming for the price (one set is around ¥1700).
Read more表参道のメイン通りから少し入ったところにあるこちらのお店。ニールズのお店ということで、ナチュラル感を意識された店内。席は少しぎゅっ、となっている感じ。ランチは３つの中から選べます。私は本日のおすすめ、姉は温野菜セットを頼みました。全体的に味は良かったですが、特別目立ったものは無く、値段の割には少し量が少なく感じました（1セットが約¥1700)
Pros: atmosphere, All vegan
Cons: Expensive, Small portion
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·X·
Points +28154
Brown Rice - Edit
Brown Rice Cafe is a very nice restaurant offering traditional Japanese food. While I appreciate healthy, creative food, I did not care very much for my meal. I got a set menu which came with very soft tofu that did not taste good at all. The rest of the food was mostly picked vegetables and miso soup. Overall, felt disappointed by this meal. I would not revisit this restaurant if I were to return to Tokyo. I rated it 3 cows because it wasn't awful, it was just very much not for me.
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LizzieWest
Points +474
Incredible - Edit
Absolutely adored our meal here. Had the set lunch with a beautiful herbal tea. The lunch consisted of miso soup, brown rice, various pickled veg, a tofu cutlet dish and some spiced potatoes. Each part was beautifully presented and cooked. Amazing atmosphere and ambience. Favourite meal in Tokyo so far.
Read morePros: All vegan , Amazing teas , Traditional Japanese
Cons: Slightly expensive but worth it
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dahliaface
Points +151
Absolutely amazing - Edit
The ambiance was lovely - it was simply decorated with lots of greenery and some Japanese touches. The food presentation was beautiful, and the entire menu is vegan and Japanese. The food itself was delicious and each dish offered a unique flavour. The dishes were clearly well thought out and created to perfection. The deserts were also very tasty. Overall it was a very positive experience and I would highly recommend it.
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epowers
Points +413
Beautiful meal, somewhat overpriced - Edit
The food presentation and atmosphere at Brown Rice are top notch. We sat in the backyard area which is at the entrance to an organic store of some sort. The store had essential oils diffusing and the patio of the restaurant was burning incense. I enjoyed both but a consideration for those sensitive to scents. I ordered the curry set lunch. The rice and veggies were excellent but the curry was just ok. My partner ordered the daily special set lunch which featured ginger tofu. It was quite good. Overall the food was light and clean but filling. The kabocha flan was subtle and not very sweet. Overall it was a very nice experience and tasty but pricey for the amount of food.
Read morePros: Vegan Japanese set lunch , Healthy food
Cons: Pricey
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bloep
Points +985
Very delicious! - Edit
Me and my boyfriend were here for lunch today.
Read moreThe menu is rather small, consisting of 3 sets (a curry, a steamed vegetable set and a seasonally changing set), a couple of drinks and a couple of desserts.
I had the steamed vegetable set which came with a miso soup, dipping sauce, rice and pickled vegetables.
My boyfriend had the seasonal set which currently is fried tofu on salad with a miso soup and rice with pickled vegetables.
Both of the dishes were insanely delicious. The staff was very attentive and they had an English menu.
I believe it was a bit pricey, but we were ok with that.
Would definitely recommend coming here, if you're in Tokyo.
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eszter.csapo
Points +1089
Wonderful food and atmosphere - Edit
This place has such a nice vibe, with high quality platn based food. They have 3 set menus you can pick from plus 5 desserts. Price is fair for the quality and portions. The lemoncheescake is very tasty, not too sweet and perfect texture. Staff is very kind and speak good English. Lovely outdoor seating if weather permits.
Read morePros: Love the set menu options, Atmosphere
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petal_in_shadow
Points +690
will definitively return - Edit
i had a wonderful time here. the staff is super friendly, the food very tasty and nicely arranged and the price is reasonable as well. i'll definitively come back to this place next time i'm in tokyo :)
Read morePros: daily changing dish, lots of desserts
Cons: last order is around 17.00 - keep that in mind
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zubora
Points +213
Great atmosphere - Edit
I went with my niece and nephew and we all loved the atmosphere. The drinks were good and the lemon tofu cake we all shared was excellent. Highly recommend!
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Celinesama
Points +185
Good and nutritious - Edit
The curry and the cheesecake were really nice! The stuff is also friendly and the location beautiful.
Read morePros: Healthy, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit pricy
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ValaBeneath
Points +1674
Good quality and fair prices - Edit
The location is really cool and elegant, we appreciate the service as well.
Read moreThey offers organic and healthy food with the same price that others restaurants but the food here is good and well prepared. I tried the curry with brown rice and the lemon tofu cake. I really enjoyed this place!
Pros: Good food , Good prices, Nice location and service
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cj81914
Points +621
Great location and delicious! - Edit
Great location in harajuku. Had the lunch set, an iced coffee, ginger ale and dessert. The homemade ginger beer was to die for!
Read moreBut other than that, all the portions were very small, tasty, but nothing life changing. Might return, but worth a look for good quality vegan food in harajuku.
Pros: Home made ginger ale!, Good location , Good quality ingredients
Cons: Expensive, Small portions
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JeffG
Points +38
Delicious and nutritious - Edit
We had lunch there after a walk down the Tokyo Champs Elysee. Food was delicious and felt super healthy as we ate it. Good value - highly recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Indoor - outdoor seating, Steps away from subway
Cons: Outdoor seats could be a little more comfortable, Service a little slow when busy
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midnightsurfer
Points +30
Amazing spot - Edit
Great hidden spot.
Read morePros: Set course , Good value, Originality
Cons: Portions small
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lewisjc
Points +308
Beautiful setting - Edit
Swanky place, food beautifully presented and wholesome with interesting flavours. They only offer three set menus, and we only tried one dessert (matcha tiramisu) which to be honest wasn’t to the wife’s taste.
Read morePros: All vegan , Presentation and quality, Well decorated
Cons: Only three set menus, Difficult to find
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benz888
Points +127
Great atmosphere and food - Edit
Definitely one of the best place to go in Tokyo.. Nice food and setting
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vivekraj108
Points +44
Amazing food and service - Edit
The food and service was awesome!
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ameliabanner1
Points +377
Incredible! - Edit
If you visit Tokyo you must visit Brown Rice. I had a delicious traditional meal from the lunch time set menu which featured seasoned brown rice, a little tomato salad, miso soup, fried potato, some pickled radishes with ginger, and fried tofu balls to be dipped in a soy sauce. For desert I chose the lemon tofu cheesecake. Beautiful food in a serene surrounding. I would love to come back.
Read morePros: Vegan menu , Friendly staff , Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Slightly pricey but well worth it
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