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Health food cafe offering a menu of puree soups, vegetable curry, salad with pancakes, pasta, fruits desserts, ginger drink, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. Removed honey in 2016. Last order 1 hour before closing. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-6:00pm. Closed Wed.
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Higashi, Shibuya-ku 3-25-3, Ebisu Lions Plaza 1F, Tokyo, Japan, 150-0011
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62 Reviews
First Review by MidnightSun112
FruitMonstar
Points +1200
Nice risotto and yurinchin - Edit
I had a February special, which was a cream mushroom risotto (delicious). It was not enough for me so I ordered a Yurinchin plate (delicious again!).
Read morePros: Delicious , Easy access , Friendly and beautiful staff
Cons: Small portion
Guest
Minoria
Points +441
Healthy, Tasty, Friendly! - Edit
Knowing about this place for a long time and finally came for dinner.
Read moreFood, service and atmosphere were all more than what I’d expected!
- You Lin Ji plate ¥1,100?
The Chinese sweet-sour fried chicken plate came with side dish, salad and rice.
The chicken had chewy texture and the source matched well with it. The sides and rice was also good.
Perfect portion for the price
- Seasonal plate ¥1,100?
The main was black vinegar fried soy meat with pumpkin and it was delicious! Other things were similar to the first one.
- Nachos ¥650?
The sauce was meaty and the spiciness was just on point! But the portion was not satisfying enough for the price compared to the meal plate. Also the chips looked pretty normal.
The music they play is also nice and staffs are friendly!
Pros: Healthy and cost friendly meal set, Fast and friendly service
Cons: They sometimes have private party
Guest
GrayHorwitz
Points +2106
4.5* quick cheap tasty and filling! - Edit
Great choice if you’re in the area (last order at 8:30 on a Sunday when I went), and if I lived nearby I’m sure I’d come here all the time. 4.5 because I don’t think they do anything particularly unique, and the ambiance isn’t anything special. But overall this place is a comforting and affordable option!
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VincentValdmann
Points +110
Interesting and fulfilling - Edit
Had lunch there today. Place is nicely decorated and staff very friendly. Had the pasta nuts dish which was a premiere for me to taste pasta together with nuts.
Read moreLots of different nuts and a nice creamy white sauce made the dish enjoyable and fulfilling. Taste could have been a bit more special with some more spice so I added salt and pepper.
Overall nice experience. Will come back to try other options.
Guest
taiwanesetexan
Points +13602
Just no - Edit
Vegan food should be just as or more delicious than non-vegan food to be able to motivate more people to choose it over less compassionate alternatives. Ko-So Cafe failed to meet that standard with its expensive pizza. The crust didn't resemble anything even close to what you'd expect of a pizza crust: it was thin but grainy and a bit too crunchy. The toppings were fine, and the vegan cheese that was an attempt to mimic a cream rather than a mozzarella cheese was tolerable. But for the price tag, I would never come back to this place. This is the kind of restaurant I picture when people complain about vegan food being "too healthy" or marketed to women who like cute stuff.
Read moreCons: not a good value, only tolerable food
Guest
whollyplanted
Points +83
Just perfect - Edit
On my trip to Tokyo and having a hard time finding plant based food this place really provided the nourishment i needed. The menu is creative and tasty. Really enjoyed it.
Read morePros: Their soy cheese on their pizza
Cons: My stomach not being big enough to try more!
Guest
MikiKashihara
Points +36
Vegan pizza - Edit
I ordered half vegan pizza which has vegan cheese and many grilled veggies. It was so good! I need to try pancake next time!
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JeffG
Points +38
Casual Italian Vegan - Edit
Great combination of vegan and Italian genres. Very casual restaurant with friendly and attentive service.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Italian choices with vegan “cheese”
Guest
itravelforveganfood
Points +1888
Modern Healthy Vegan Cafe 🌱 - Edit
Read the Vegan Tokyo Guide on https://itravelforveganfood.com/vegan-tokyo-guide/
Read moreKo-So Cafe is a modern vegan cafe in Ebisu. It has a nice selection of pasta, curry, desserts and more.
The soy milk coconut cream pasta is creamy and nicely seasoned with a coconut milk flavor. It would be better if the sauce is thicker and sticks more to the pasta. But overall the quality is good.
Kudos to the use of a stainless steel straw for the drinks. The detox brown smoothie uses banana, roasted brown rice flour and other ingredients.
Pros: All vegan, Stainless steel straw for the drinks, Nice environment and friendly staff
Cons: Pasta sauce is a bit watery
Guest
LinnHAE
Points +212
Delicious - Edit
Ordered 3 different pasta, all delicious
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Chloesutton92
Points +34
Best pancakes ! - Edit
I had the Buckwheat pancakes and three mint smoothie, both were so so nice and the best customer service :)
Read morePros: Good customer service , Best food , Nice environment
Guest
BenoitGran
Points +599
Amazing cakes - Edit
We just ordered two cakes, for dessert: the lemon soy milk tiramisu and the buckwheat flour millefeuille. Both were amazing, especially the tiramisu. Cannot wait to have them again, and I will very soon!
Read morePros: Delicious, Fair price
Guest
thsurmeli
Points +40
Great food - Edit
Very good Italian-style vegan dishes. Our son slept through our visit so we asked if you could take some food we left on our plate for him - which was not possible, for some odd reasons.
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PaulsBuffet
Points +3546
Worth the trip - Edit
Small cafe with lovely staff and great ambience. We went to have lunch, but ended up ordering most of their menu because everything was just so delicious. The buckwheat pancakes are really decadent and incredibly delicious.
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Fin
Points +42
Brunch spot - Edit
My friend and I travelled here to get breakfast - unfortunately it didn’t open until 11 which was our mistake for not taking note. The menu was changed over every day and not everything that is on their website is available to order this was disappointing as we had hoped for the pizza. I got the pancakes instead and they were delicious and very filling. Menu is not ok English and hard to decipher although it is all vegan so you’re safe in that respect.
Read morePros: All vegan , Price
Cons: Non English menu, Menu wasn’t very extensive
Guest
paulkates
Points +1878
Fresh, tasty, fast! - Edit
Was in the area and finally got the chance to pop in. Had the awesome Coriander Pasta Salad. Easy place to find and will definitely be back. 😎
Read morePros: All vegan, Fresh & Delicious, Close to the station & easy to find
Cons: Limited seating (counted 19 seats)
Guest
JoannaWatts
Points +429
Loved this cafe - Edit
We had a false start getting to this cafe - we tried on a Friday night when they should have been open until 9:30 but they had closed at 8:00 🙁. Undaunted we tried again the next day for lunch and I’m glad we bothered. The meals were filling with some great and different options for vegans. We added a salad and dessert slices to our meals and although portions weren’t generous for these items, it was all delicious.
Read morePros: Great food, Some interesting and different options , Good ambiance
Cons: Small serves for some things , Busy place so service might slow in peak time
Guest
electricpower
Points +23
great vegan eats. there is an English menu! - Edit
Cute and lively place 3 minute walk from the north exit of Ebisu station. This place now has an English menu. The roasted brown rice tea was good. Spring roll was tasty with some kind of yummy sauce in with the contents. I had the pasta verdura with vegetables. A helpful English-speaking patron helped me ask for it to be made spicy and it was really satisfying. I'd recommend this place to anyone. Thank you to the kind person who helped me!!
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ReiAmber
Points +3228
Would not go again - Edit
I went during the cafe time between lunch and dinner and I was the only person in the restaurant at first.
Read moreThe waitstaff politely asked me if I was okay with a Japanese menu.
I really wanted something fresh like a salad, but the menu seemed to have so many cream sauces...not my sort of thing. The waiter did offer to make a pasta salad into just a salad for me, which was kind, even though I didn't take him up on the offer.
I got a black carrot tea, coriander pasta salad (salad with a pasta on top) and half a vegan pizza.
The waitstaff warned me that the pizza might take a long time, but it was out before I even finished my pasta, which was great.
I steeped the tea for one minute and it was almost tasteless. I thought the waitstaff recommended one minute but I'd steep it much longer next time if I ever had it again....
The salad was pretty fresh. The pasta was a bit too oily and needed a bit more flavor in my opinion. However, once I got the pizza I appreciated the pasta more. The pizza didn't look like any pizza I'd ever had before. It was more like a very heavy flatbread. The vegetables on top were cooked unevenly-the one on the left was charred and the ones on the right weren't really cooked. The vegan cheese was really soft and I didn't find it appealing.
I finished all the pasta and tea, picked the vegetables off the pizza and ate them and left (except the charred one).
Unfortunately, I think dishes like the pizza give vegan food a bad name. It is the shape of something you remember eating before you were vegan, but the taste is totally different and, in my opinion, unappetizing. I wouldn't take non-vegan or vegetarian friends there to introduce them to vegetarianism.
I'll give it three stars as the pasta was not so bad.
Pros: Food came out quickly, Polite staff
Cons: Not a lot of fresh dishes, Some dishes cooked unevenly, Taste wildly varies between passable and bad
Guest
KamalSPrasad
Points +46
Very nice. - Edit
Had the coriander salad. Delicious!
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darjeelinq
Points +80
Precious gem - Edit
I was really happy to have such a great place near the airbnb I’m at in Tokyo. I’ve been there a few times and loved everything I’ve tried! Unfortunately half of the menu was sold out every single time I was there, I hoped to try more of their foods if I happen to go back during my last days in Tokyo. Great menu, friendly staff and a cute place!
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Rucri
Points +246
good option if you are near Ebisu - Edit
I am on biz trip in Tokyo and found this place near my meeting place. It was very good. I had a curry , taste was very good, it just was too soupy in a way, but again good taste. I had a smooth which was good and finally a dessert which was amazing( see the pic). I will definitely come back!
Read morePros: good atmosphere, good taste , lovely pancakes
Guest
DS-man
Points +46
Great food, friendly staff - Edit
Large selection of pastas, pizza, salads, desserts and smoothies. Everything is vegan and very tasty. Staff is friendly and attentive and the place is very cosy.
Read morePros: lots of tasty vegan food, friendly staff
Cons: can be hard to find
Guest
MonicaJane
Points +489
huge menu and delicious food - Edit
This place has a massive menu & everything is vegan.
Read moreThe food, dessert & drinks were all absolutely delicious.
Am going to go back for sure to try the pancakes!
Pros: huge menu, delicious food , close to train station
Cons: none!
Guest
AilieIsabelleBanks
Points +19
Yum! - Edit
Can recommend this place! Amazing curry, pizza, cocktails and dessert! Highly recommend the coffee/cream vegan cake!
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CharleySDG
Points +38
Amazing vegan food! - Edit
I went here twice during my month stay in Japan. The staff are so friendly & lovely. They have all of the enable customers treats at the end of our meal as a "Ladies Special." I would absolutely recommend this place.
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SandraVentura
Points +452
I loved it - Edit
I have been few times there and the food was always good !!
Read morebe carrefull, they close early sometimes.
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