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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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Japanese
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Beer/Wine
Take-out
Gluten-free
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Gluten-free restaurant reopened here Apr 2021 after move from 52 Kikuicho, Shinjuku. Menu includes 7 or so vegan dishes (daily plate, bowl, curry) and an entirely vegan dessert menu including waffles. Open Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm.
30 Reviews
First Review by dii
Littlebod
Points +71
Excellent vegan options - Edit
Excellent food and service and great for my celiac wife that all is gluten free.
Read morePros: Three grea vegan dishes , Friendly service , Homemade Gluten free bread to buy
Guest
ClaireE1010
Points +88
Range of Vegan Options - Edit
Located near Ghibli Museum. Staff were very friendly and brought us out bread to try, making sure to accommodate vegans. Lots of vegan options and well labelled. Food itself was okay.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Convenience, Healthy options
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umebossy
Points +324
Love the vegan rice bowl - Edit
How have I not reviewed here before! I love the vegan rice bowl and have it at least once a month. I love that they give you a little taste of their GF breads(these definitely benefit from being toasted). They also sell bread and muffins to take out. Lovely staff and fun decor too.
Read morePros: Fresh, quality ingredients
Guest
BreBre28
Points +75
Fully gluten free cafe - Edit
All gluten free and mostly vegan options. Had the vegetable everything bagel and the bread was so moist! They gave us a sample of all the bread which was so cute
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-12
Pros: The bread, The staff, Great vegan options
Guest
さくら（SAKURA）
Points +184
Vegan special — huge portions! - Edit
Loved the appetizers, and the gluten-free bread was amazing. ⭐️
Read moreEven non-vegans will love it!
Pros: Huge portion , Friendly
Guest
Annieseptic
Points +70
Nice place with good food. - Edit
It's a cute cafe with vegan meal and bakery options. What's not to like? The staff are kind and helpful. The muffins and green curry is delicious. I hope to visit again.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Ambience
Guest
Ruzha
Points +4323
Great Vegan Options - Edit
Fantastic spot if you're looking for great vegan options! We tried the vegan rice bowl, the vegan green curry, and the cucumber sandwich. Both the rice bowl and the green curry were absolutely bursting with flavor – seriously delicious. The cucumber sandwich was nice, though a little bland for my taste; I think the yogurt sauce could use a touch more acidity. Also, I'm usually not a fan of gluten-free bread as I find it too heavy, but theirs wasn't too bad at all. Definitely recommend checking out their rice bowl and curry!
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Fujifox
Points +245
Cute café - Edit
Nice little place for vegans and non vegans alike. The gluten free bread was had a good flavor and texture, and though the cupcake was a bit crumbly it also had a nice flavor. The coffee was also good.
Read morePros: Cute interior , Great for anyone with a gluten intolerance , Decent variety of vegan options
Cons: A bit crowded (tables very close together)
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strikeaposeandsmile
Points +39
Can't recommend enough! - Edit
Wonderful little restaurant close to the Ghibli Museum, perfect for lunch or dinner around your visit. Delicious vegan and gluten free savoury and sweet options available, plus food available to take away with you (fresh bread, cookies, and other sweet treats). Staff were very kind and accommodating. The perfect first dinner experience for our time in Tokyo.
Read morePros: Full gluten free menu, Variety of sweet and savoury vegan options, Located close to the Ghibli Museum
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Brent1982
Points +319
Fantastic find! - Edit
Great vegan options, lovely staff, a rare find for vegan options in Kichijoji.
Read morePros: Food choices , Lovely staff, Great prices
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Harryson
Points +82
Nice family owned - Edit
Great vegan food. I recommend to take some GF bagels home.
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VicvegFul
Points +120
Very yummy - Edit
Most foods are vegan and all gluten free
Read morewas very excited to eat their homemade gluten free bread vegan 🍞 very well made
Pros: For cat lovers 🐱 , Vegan, Gluten free
Cons: Can’t give full rating 5 stars, deserves it
Guest
Natbar
Points +1489
Would go again to try other food - Edit
The food is really good and the staff is lovely. Really nice atmosphere and quite a few vegan choices. Will go again!
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RainbowTrainy
Points +1702
Cosy place with good vegan food 🌱✨ - Edit
Stumbled upon this place kinda randomly since I had a spa session in the area. I had a rice bread sandwich with hummus and a coffee, and it was all sooo good. Happy that all the vegan options were clearly marked on the menu. The two employees were so friendly and welcoming ✨
Read morePros: Extremely friendly staff , Cosy atmosphere and venue , Clearly marked vegan options
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mikagilboa
Points +261
Fresh food in a cute place - Edit
The staff were so nice and helpful. Many vegan options, and everything was fresh and delicious.
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tokyoshachiku
Points +237
Excellent vegan selection - Edit
Great selection of vegan options, though I have always ordered their delicious vegan Thai green curry as a main so far, as I don’t know any other place in Tokyo that offers such a plate.
Read moreI believe all their desserts are vegan and they also make their own bread with rice flour (all meals are gluten free), the sample they gave us was very nice.
Pros: Multiple vegan selections, Nice atmosphere, Friendly owners
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Nattata
Points +365
Wonderful little restaurant - Edit
Such a cute little place. Only had a small meal here since I was saving room. Staff was really friendly, English support available. For fellow tourists: great place to grab a bite before or after the Ghibli Museum! We found the dog!
Read morePros: Very cute interior, Good options for either a small or large meal
Guest
luciatazp
Points +2488
Wholesome, hearty vegan options! - Edit
Where is a Dog is such a cute and cozy little cafe/restaurant. Their dishes are fresh and delicious, portion sizes are great, and the staff are lovely.
Read moreAnd we found the Dog!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Would give a 5 star if not for non vegan options, Wonderful vibe.
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cbegley1808
Points +388
Very cute place - Edit
Clearly marked menus (English and Japanese available). Very tasty refreshing menu I had the taco rice bowl, a side of falafel and then the waffles for dessert.
Read moreThe restaurant is decorated in photos of cats but there is one dog in the store. It’s the challenge to try and find it!
Staff were friendly and very talkative! Plus the place has a great soundtrack!
Pros: Lots of vegan options + English menus , Friendly staff , Great music, decorations and overall vibe
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sasham
Points +5239
Will come back for sure! - Edit
My first time at Where is a Dog. I had the vegan rice bowl which was very good! It was very filling and had carbs and protein (soy TVP granulates) and a great assortment of both veggies and fruits. The salad dressing on top was delicious, which is prob the reason I will return.
Read moreAll guests get a light tea water (although there is an extensive drink menu) and for dessert I had the vegan waffle plate, which was good. The waffles were gluten free, so if you are used to "regular" waffles, the taste is a bit different, but not bad. Food presentation was lovely too and staff were attentive and nice. All safety measures during Covid-19 were appropriate and good.
My friend found the dog, but we are not allowed to reveal where. :-)
Pros: Taste of food, Dish presentation was lovely, Free wifi
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AnitaDollar
Points +5797
Delicious and cozy - Edit
I found the dog! This cozy cafe is decorated with loads of cat pictures. Offers nice tea specialities, lunch, dinner, sandwiches and deserts - I tried the curry noodles (you get to pick a type of noodle) and a brownie - both were very yummy. Staff was really lovely too.
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ashuranoyaro
Points +15
Excellent - Edit
Simple and tasty, generous portions, charming place (not crowded). Lot of cats decorations but no actual cats ! Owners a very friendly and speak a bit of english.
Read morePros: almost all meals have a vegan variation, Sell vegan/no gluten home-made bread
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JustJust
Points +267
Nice little cafe - Edit
A quite nice little cafe with some vegan options and desserts. The staff is friendly and and the atmosphere is cozy. If you're scared of cats, don't go there!
Read moreThe upset was, that my partner and I ordred the same dish, which could be made vegan, where I got the vegan one and she got the same with chicken and cheese. The difference between the dishes was, they just didn't put chicken and cheese in my dish otherwise it was exactly the same - and so was the price...
Pros: Many vegan desserts , Good atmosphere
Cons: You pay the same for less if you order vegan, Medium-sized portions
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LuisGarcíaIslas
Points +18
Great place! Friendly stafd - Edit
Waffles are top!!
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KaraLeah
Points +162
So good! - Edit
Lovely staff, delicious food, modern, calming, earthy atmosphere, great food! (Would give it 5 stars if the app let me).
Read morePros: Great food. Loaves of vegan bread available to buy, Nice place , Great staff
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AlexandreGVermeil
Points +390
Spacious place and good food - Edit
I really loved the ambiance, and the people working there are very nice, patient, and helpful (my Japanese is awful xD). I quite enjoyed the asian curry I ordered and the 3 set menu items (although they were very small portions).
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raulek
Points +175
Gluten free and vegetarian - Edit
This place is regented by a charming couple that looks after their customers well. The menu had multiple choices for vegan and vegetarians and it was all gluten free, including the beer! It was not in a neighbourhood we were visiting but it was definitely worth the trip to get a good dinner
Read morePros: Very friendly staff, Well priced, Sells bread and other gf products
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