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What is vegan ramen? Is it really worth it?
Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish. The name comes from the word “ramen”, which means “noodle” in Japanese. In Japan, ramen is usually served in a bowl or cup with toppings such as vegetables, meat, seafood, eggs, and cheese.
Vegetarianism is becoming more common around the world, especially in Western countries. Many people choose to go vegetarian because they want to eat healthier and save animals. For those who don’t want to give up their favorite foods, there are now some delicious vegan ramen shops popping up across Tokyo.
The vegan traveler is becoming increasingly popular across the globe. In fact, it seems like there are now more vegans than ever before. However, some people still think that vegans cannot enjoy themselves while traveling. This is simply not true. There are many restaurants that cater to those looking for plant-based food options. Here are three places you can go to eat delicious vegan food.
The first vegan ramen shop opened in 2016, but since then, there have been several other shops open at different locations around the city. So where can you find them? Let’s take a look!
T’s Tantan
We start our tour of Tokyo’s vegan ramen shops with Ramen Shop T’s Tantan. This is one of the most popular ramen restaurants in all of Tokyo. It has two floors, so be sure to go there if you want to try both levels of ramen options.
Looking for a tasty vegan bowl while in Tokyo Station? Then look no further than Tantan Ramen for an amazing and flavorful meal.
To get there, all you need to do is follow the address we provide to get to your new favorite Ramen shop quicker than ever. Your East-Nagoya neighborhood in the ramen pub is on 392 Tokyo JR Station. They serve the best traditional ramen with a vegan twist!
You will find many varieties of ramen noodles, including shoyu, miso, and tonkotsu. There are also lots of toppings like mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, sweet potato, corn, seaweed, and much more. They even offer vegan ramen for those who are looking to cut down on animal products.
We love ramen, and our favorite place to eat it is in Japan. But we had never been to this restaurant because we didn’t know it existed. And now, we’re obsessed.
This is the one places we’ve gone to twice in a three night stay in Tokyo. The ramen is amazing — authentic Japanese with a vegan spin. Make sure you don’t miss out on this spot.
The place itself is small and simple, but everything about it felt great. From the friendly owner, to the delicious ramen, to the unique setting.
We’re big fans of Japanese food, and ramen is our favorite thing about Japan. Ramen noodles are usually served cold, but here you get them hot. You can eat them with toppings like kimchi, spicy sauce, nori, etc. They also have delicious gyozas and curry as a side dishes. The staff speak English and are very nice too.
Last week, we went to this place again, without much expectation. But we were pleasantly surprised to find out that everything was just as good as it used to be. There are fewer dishes on the menu, but the ones that remain are really tasty. For example, the yakiniku skewers are great. And the prices are reasonable too. If you want to try something different, check out the “100 yen discount Monday”.
If you are looking for a good Japanese place near you, definitely give this place a try.
Vegan travelers tend to have a hard time in Japan.
Outside of Buddhist vegetarian cooking (Shojin Ryori), there’s never really been a strong tradition of vegetarians or vegans in Japanese society.
Most dishes contain dashi fish stock, and vegetarianism as lifestyle choice has not been well understood outside of major cities like Kyoto.
Tantan ramen is an Asian noodle soup made with broth and noodles. It’s served with toppings such as vegetables, eggs, meats, etc. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes including salads, curries, and soy meals, and it serves them in a grab ‘n’ go case. You can get this meal anywhere, but if you want to enjoy it more, you should go there!
東京駅改札内の「T‘sたんたん」で購入した、大豆ミートのサンドイッチと牛丼風のお弁当！ すごくない！？これ大豆なんだよ、めっちゃ近未来感あるわ。味は、かなり美味しかったです。このお店は全メニュー、植物性食材のみで作られているらしい???? pic.twitter.com/QyuJpxLuCv
— ポリー (@millavril) July 22, 2019
This amazing Vegan ramen shop is located on 1F FR Tokyo Station, Marunouchi, inside the station itself! So, it should be fairly easy to find if you can find Marunouchi fine. It’s on 1-9-1, Keiyo Street if that helps to narrow down the search!
Store Information:
Tel: +813-3218-8040
Business hours:7:00～23:00
Regular holiday: irregular holiday
Access: 150m from Tokyo Station
Address: Keiyo Street, JR Tokyo Station (inside station gates), 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Ikebukuro store
Tel: +813-5958-0375
Business hours:10:00-21:00
Regular holiday: no regular holiday
Access: 166m from Ikebukuro Station
Address: 1-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (Inside JR Ikebukuro Station)
3. ecute Ueno store
Tel: +813-5826-5618
Business hours:
(Monday-Friday) 7:00 to 23:00
(Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 7:00 to 22:30
Regular holiday: no regular holiday
Access: ecute Ueno on the 3rd floor inside the ticket gate of JR Ueno Station
Address: ecute Ueno 3F, 7-1-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Soranoiro Nippon
The restaurant is known for serving expensive sushi dishes, but what really struck us was how quickly the chef prepared each dish. He’d mix up the rice, vegetables and sauces, and within 30 seconds he’d put everything on a plate. Then he’d add some sashimi, and finish off the dish with a drizzle of soy sauce.
Ramen is a staple in Japanese cuisine, and while most people associate it with Chinese restaurants, there are plenty of options in Tokyo. For those who don’t want to eat wheat products, however, getting a bowl of ramen can prove difficult.
【ソラノイロNIPPON @東京ラーメンストリート】
ヴィーガン醤油＋スムージー????
昆布等の乾物とトマト????等の野菜で取ったベジブロスと、グルテンフリー醤油を使ったタレが合わさった1品????
見ても色鮮やかで大変美味しかったです❣
元旦????から素敵な1杯に今日も夢麺心地☺️????????
ご馳走様でした???????????????? pic.twitter.com/dmQhUty6Hb— よっしぃラーメン????＆ワンコ????大好き【】 (@eddy6486975) January 1, 2020
That’s why Soranoiro, a chain of ramen shops located throughout the city, opened up shop at Tokyo Station in December 2018. The restaurant specializes in ramen dishes made with brown rice flour, a product that doesn’t contain gluten.
The ramen dish offered at Soranoiro’s Tokyo station costs ¥1,300 (about $11), and it includes seven different toppings including chicken, pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, seaweed, eggs and vegetables. The broth is flavored with salt and soy sauce, and it’s topped with nori (seaweed).
If you’re looking for something lighter, Soranoiro also serves a variety of ramen dishes that include white rice flour noodles. You can choose from four types of soup base — miso, shoyu, dashi and shio — along with three flavors of toppings. A bowl of ramen starts at ¥500 ($4.50).
They have a machine where you order at before you sit and the two vegans options are outlined in green, one of them being the vegan bowl. They are delicious, it was peanutty goodness. The last couple slurps maybe a bit salty, but then there were tomatoes down there and the bites were heaven. There is no soy sauce option.
The menu is pretty simple: there are four types of ramen, each priced differently. You can choose how much vegetable broth you want, whether you’d like miso soup, nori rolls, etc. They even offer gluten free options too!
The thing about this place is that it’s very easy to navigate. There’s no menu board, just a list of items on the wall where you’ll find everything you need to know. The staff members are super friendly, speak English well, and are always willing to help.
If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, this is the perfect spot. It’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers plenty of seating inside and outside. If you don’t feel like eating indoors, there are vending machines nearby where you can grab something to munch on while you’re waiting.
■ソラノイロ東京@東京
ヴィーガン担々麺東京駅で朝ラーメン???? 辛さと痺れがほどほどに感じるヴィーガン担々麺。動物性食材未使用のヴィーガン。小麦未使用のグルテンフリーと何かと健康には良さそうな一杯でした????#ラーメンダイエット#今日の体重 81.9kg pic.twitter.com/BpGjhuJQPK
— ラーメンダイエット???? (@ramendiet2009) May 29, 2021
There’s nothing better than being able to sit down and enjoy some good food without spending a fortune.
Think ramen’s all meat or fish? Think again. Whether you’re vegetarian or otherwise, the vegetable noodles at Soranoiro Nippon in Tokyo Station’s Raman Street are sure to steal his heart.
Vegan ramen is hard to make. Soranoiro has achieved ramen perfection by using creativity and persistence. Their vegan tantanmen are based on sesame. They also offer vegan shoyu ramenn. But we think the vegan tantanmen bowls are better than other bowls. They offer carrot puree soba as well as gluten-free shio ramen.
This amazing ramen place is located close to Ichiban Underground Ramen Street, on 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, it’s hard to miss so keep those eyes peeled and you’ll be enjoying a brand new experience of vegan ramen before you know it!
You can find them on floor B1, 1-9-1, Marunouchi Street in the Blue building Unit, so it should be pretty easy to find! The address is downstairs from the underground itself.
Store Information
Tel: +813-3211-7555
Business hours:9:00-23:00
Regular holiday: no regular holiday
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Central Gate
Address: First Avenue Tokyo Station B1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
