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
SamanthaIngridHo
Points +3646
Brown Rice Cafe - Edit
Didn't plan to come but I was in Shibuya around 3pm and all the other vegan restaurant/cafe were already closed. This place is easy to find. Many foreigners here. The staff speaks a little English. I chose a set with "Today's Special" with a main course of tofu. The restaurant is very relaxing. It's big and with outdoor seating. If it wasn't that cold, I would have chosen to sit outdoor.
Read moreAs suggested by its name, the bowl of brown rice is really tasty. Surprisingly the lotus root is also delicious. I just don't like that their set isn't without any salad or vegetable..... Would appreciate to have more veggie.
Pros: Yummy brown rice
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MissJoJo
Points +387
gorgeous! - Edit
This is a beautiful place to have lunch, a calming retreat, with super helpful, polite staff.
Read moreI had the set lunch, which was nutritious, healthy & delicious. Will post photos.
I even got a discount voucher for the Neal’s Yard shop next door.
My favourite restaurant from my Tokyo trip.
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PaperMagpie
Points +31
Great food but a little expensive - Edit
Great food and a nice atmosphere. It was too expensive from my perspective but if a 1,700 meal is in you budget, then definitely go for it. Meals were 1,500 to 1,700JPY
Read moreI had the daily special and my partner had the curry. Mine came with two bowls of pickled radishes, two pieces of fried tofu, a bowl of something I couldn't identify (maybe a root vegetable), rice, and soup. The rice had some kind of salty topping that was delicious. The soup was ok but a little bland. The tofu was great, but I wish there had been more of it. Overall, though, a good portion size. This is the first time in my trip to Japan that I’ve felt completely full after eating out. If the price were lower, I'd love to go again.
Pros: Good food, Good serving size
Cons: Expensive
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KisaraVera
Points +78
Totally worth every cent. - Edit
Super freaking delicious! Friendly staff and such a cute location. This place is a must if you're hungry for really good vegan food. They have a pretty extensive menu to choose from and every dish was amazing. Loved this place!
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cultparty
Points +270
Amazing fresh meals - Edit
I went to Brown's Rice 3 times in my trip to Tokyo and I was thoroughly impressed every time. All the meals may look small but I always left feeling perfectly full. Every meal is so light and fresh and tastes amazing. It's a very trendy cafe and always busy, but not so in an annoying way. Completely recommend this for a very healthy lunch!
Read morePros: Good location, Very healthy and tasty meals
Cons: A little bit expensive
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Lionel Houri
Points +17
this is the best vegan place I know in Tokyo. - Edit
It’s just awesome. I go there several times a week. Number 1 in Tokyo for me.
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schonstal
Points +274
Delicious - Edit
This has been one of my favorite meals in Tokyo so far. I really like the variety.
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Megsriley_82
Points +84
Vegan in Tokyo - Edit
Went here for lunch with my Mum and it was a lovely expirence to not have to worry what was in the food. A lovely restaurant with a lively atmosphere, quite busy but not crowded. Great food, had bamboo steamed vegetables with rice, miso soup and pickled vegetables. Absolutely delicious and had tofu cheesecake for the first time, beautiful presented. Great expirence.
Read morePros: Great environment , Amazing food , Great presentation
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Sophiel
Points +420
Vegan menu and English waitress - Edit
I had a set for 1700 - tofu, rice , miso- was delicious. Waitress spoke fluent English so could help me with allergies. The restaurant had a really relaxed calming atmosphere- connected to a bath shop.
Read morePros: nice setting , ideal location
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Disappeared
Points +371
Chilled vibe, excellent cakes - Edit
Stopped off here for tea and cakes, as a break during a shopping trip in Harajuku.
Read moreIt has a chilled, relaxing vibe and it's just a really nice place to rest for a few minutes.
The cakes are not cheap but they really are delicious (and beautifully presented).
Pros: Greta place to stop off
Cons: Not especially cheap
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NicoNico
Points +215
Tasty curry - Edit
I had the red curry, and it was very fresh and tasty.
Read moreYou can enjoy your meal in a cosy restaurant.
Pros: Excellent food, Good value, nice vibe
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snowbunnykitchen
Points +28
beautiful, calm space, delicious food - Edit
This was one of my favourite restaurants in Tokyo.
Read moreIt is connected with Neals Yard (London based organic cosmetics and herbs brand + spa).
The interior is very naturalist, calm and cosy. You can see a garden and the Neals Yard shop through a large glass window.
The food was wonderful -obviously prepared with care, delicately seasoned, with a clean taste, very delicious - for me, perfect! filling but not heavy. If you like heavily seasoned, rich food, you might not be impressed, I personally dislike harsh seasoning and garlic/onion heavy things. So this was amazing for me.
I had the age tofu with miso ginger sauce special lunch set. There was a miso soup, brown sticky rice with black salt, the tofu, as well as a beautifully arranged colourful pickle dish and braised black beans side dish.
For dessert I had the chocolate ice cream made from tofu. It was very yummy, served with candied yuzu peel. I also bought a pack of puffed rice bars for snacking.
If I come to Tokyo again, this will be definitely somewhere I will go often.
Pros: delicious, beautifully presented food, peaceful space, cosy interior, lovely staff
Cons: pricey, portions rather small, a little hard to find
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rhiaro
Points +356
Decent food, nice space - Edit
Brown Rice is about a 5 minute walk from Commune246. They serve lunch until (last orders for food) 5pm, and are open til 6, so I squeezed in an early dinner here. They are all vegan, and have three main plates plus a special. I chose the curry, which was full of beans and pulses, and pretty good (1,300 JPY). It came with brown rice, and a drink (I had hojicha). I also had a pumpkin soup with mochi for dessert (700 JPY). The food was filling and the space is nice, but nothing to rave about.
Read moreThis review was originally posted at https://rhiaro.co.uk/2016/11/vegan-in-tokyo#brownrice
Pros: Good food, Nice space
Cons: Not cheap
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NatalieBlom
Points +116
perfect - Edit
The food was awesome, reasonable price, very nice setting!
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BecGatehouse
Points +24
Fresh and delicious! - Edit
Our guide took us here after our morning tour and it was great! Super fresh food and really relaxed vibe. Fairly traditional Japanese food, we had steamed vegetables, brown rice, miso soup and a few other condiments. Recommended!
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Fresh food
Cons: May be a bit tricky to find
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Jph71
Points +550
fantastic meal - Edit
Was looking for an authentic Japanese vegan meal and was really impressed with the brown rice cafe . Friendly and helpful staff . Reasonable prices .
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rhino matt
Points +76
The Best Vegetarian Place To Eat In Tokyo! - Edit
Fantastic food, great environment, lovely staff. I was really impressed!
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Kamel
Points +29
Fancy and delicious. - Edit
This came across as a fancy, up market restaurant - typical small, gourmet looking serves for a big price. The atmosphere is gorgeous, the food beautifully presented and a wonderful way to present traditional Japanese food but with everything vegan. We loved that there were no 'meat' surprises hidden in our order and the flavours were subtle and lovely. Our fussy 10 year old didn't like much on the menu but the rest of us were game to try anything. We enjoyed the experience very much, and the flavours - but didn't love how expensive it was, especially when we had to call by the bakery after for snacks as we were still hungry! I would recommend this restaurant, but it is more for a special occasion or treat than a quick cheap meal.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Watching the chef prepare your meal, traditional Japanese style cuisine
Cons: Price, it's pricey for the serving size you get.
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tokyofoodie
Points +21
Brown Rice Cafe - Edit
Good restaurant, good vibe and good food.
Read morePros: Nice food
Cons: Diversify menu
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thecholl
Points +117
Probably my favourite Tokyo place - Edit
I loved this place!!! My partner and I went for the set meal where you could choose the main dish and you get little side plates around it. Japanese style dining a la vegetarian awesomeness! Would go there again any day!
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infinitydolphin
Points +100
Beautiful food and great service - Edit
My favourite lunch spot in Tokyo! Gorgeous food with great attention to detail, fresh seasonal vegetables and good portion sizes. Meals are always delicious, healthy and beautifully plated at brown rice- I love taking non vegetarians here to introduce them to some of what vegan Japan has to offer :) The ambience in the restaurant is unmatched and the service is always impeccable. I recommend the katsu tofu, however eating here 7 times or so I've never been disappointed by what the menu has to offer. Highly recommended for a nice meal at a good price in a setting that feels like an escape from the bustle of Omotesando. Defiantly worth a visit (or several!).
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kateoc
Points +120
Fancy! - Edit
This restaurant is probably only for special occasions, it's very fancy. The food is great, very healthy - lots of tofu no mock meat. Bit expensive, but what you'd expect from somewhere like this
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aum
Points +39
Hidden gem in Ginza - Edit
This place is fantastic: courteous staff, pleasant ambiance, delicious food, great aesthetics. The lunch plate was amazing. They serve typical Japanese portions, but don't let that fool you. The lunch set left me comfortably full and very satisfied. As others have mentioned, I also liked the tofu the best. For those who have had the experience, this tofu is like tree ripened bananas. Tree ripened bananas are so heavenly good I literally ate nothing but bananas for a week the first time I went to Panama. Regular store bought bananas in the northern hemisphere are nothing to write home about. Good quality tofu in Japan is like tree ripened bananas in Central America. Brown Rice serves this kind of tofu. The price is reasonable considering its location in Tokyo. Even if you have to take a 30 minute train ride to get here, it is worth the endeavor.
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SP
Points +1455
directions - Edit
I wish I'd read enough of the reviews beforehand to read the ones with the directions, so in other words, I had a hard time finding the place based on only following the map on my phone. The cafe is part of "Neal's Yard", which might sound easy enough, except that the Neal's Yard complex stretches through to two adjacent streets! If you come to a place called "Neal's Yard Remedies" go through that shop and the restaurant will be in the back of it. If you happen to be on a street with a place called Crayon House, then you're very close!
Read moreGreat atmosphere inside the restaurant, and delicious food to go along with it!
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corrinalyon
Points +584
brown rice cafe - Edit
Brown rice cafe felt more upmarket than other cafes in line with suburb however still had a very casual atmosphere with friendly staff.
Read moreThe meals were delicate and delicious with more of a fresh take on traditional Japanese
Could be confusing to find as there is another vegetarian restaurant across the road so take note that brown rice is down a alley/footpath
Pros: great selection of meals & drinks
Cons: a little pricier than other spots but worth it
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sweetpotatosoul
Points +75
I want to go back! - Edit
I'm so glad one of my Instagram followers recommended this place to me. It's in a posh and convenient area near Shibuya, and a nice stroll from Harajuku.
Read moreThe restaurant is gorgeous. The staff is friendly and helpful (despite the language barrier), and the food is delicious.
This is one of the few restaurants I'd like to return to on this trip. I enjoyed the clean and well-balanced lunch set, which featured a miso soup, pickles, crave-worthy tofu, and steamed veggies. I left feeling nourished and energized.
Next time I'll order the curry. It looked so good!
Pros: Delicious and healthy food, Fair price, Beautiful restaurant and great location
Cons: Smallish portions (except for rice)
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dagny70
Points +320
I LOVE this place! - Edit
Brown Rice Canteen is located within the Neal's Yard complex in Omote-Sando, and as you can imagine (if you know the Neal's Yard brand) it is a beautiful, stylish 'canteen'. The interior is very calm and Zen (!) like a really nice spa. And the food is delicious. I've been here for lunch and dinner, and have always had the set meal, which comes with miso soup, brown rice (naturally!), and pickles. They always start you off with a piece of tofu in a delicious sesame & ginger sauce, and I can honestly say it's the nicest tofu I've had. I've tried the breaded, fried tofu and also the steamed veggie basket for my main meal, so delicious and filling (the tofu is my favourite though). For lunch, I've had the set meal which comes with various types of prepared tofu, lovely. I've also had a couple of the desserts, the tofu cheesecake is amazing, and the black bean soy latte is a great, tasty alternative to coffee. What I really like about this place, apart from the lovely food, is that I feel I'm experiencing Japanese dining, which is great. I don't want to spend my time in Japan just eating veggie burgers and pizzas! The portions are healthy, I'm always full, and I don't think it's expensive at all (but maybe that has to do with the current £ to yen exchange rate?)
Read moreIt's very easy to find, exit Omote-Sando subway station (Chiyoda or Ginza lines) at exit A1. The Coach store is on your left, there is a small side street between Coach & Hugo Boss. Turn left down this street, walk for about 3 minutes, you'll see Neal's Yard and Brown Rice on your right.
A quick word about the staff - they are some of the lovliest, helpful people I've encountered here in Tokyo, and that's saying something! One girl got chatting to me and pointed me in the direction of Natural Foods grocery store, just around the corner - organic,rather than veggie, but I was able to stock up on some good staples.
Pros: Great food, Lovely interior & atmosphere, Good value
Cons: None!
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