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If you are a vegan that is interested in fine dining then you may have been short of options down the years, whichever major city you happened to be in.
Since veganism has increased in popularity, as a lifestyle choice and a fresh diet, cities like Tokyo have increased their range of vegan restaurants.
Whether you plan on visiting Tokyo in the near future or find yourself in the city and have recently switched to veganism, you will want to know your options.
Here are some noted vegan restaurants you can visit in Tokyo that have been awarded with at least one Michelin star.
FARO
As well as a Michelin star, FARO also has a Michelin green star awarded for its gastronomy combined with sustainability par excellence.
Not only is the restaurant popular with vegans, but all diners as a renowned fine dining restaurant in Tokyo.
Part of the appeal is down to the menu which offers a unique blend of fun Western creations with the tradition of Japanese cuisine.
Along with some stunning vegan food, the restaurant also has a gorgeous interior design that beautifully involves elements of the sea, sky, and the earth.
The design is well worth admiring as an authentic, yet relaxing environment that goes out of its way to celebrate Japanese culture.
Even for those diners who do not profess to be vegans, the food is still highly rated, as you may expect. Many visitors have enjoyed the versatility of the menu and the range of delicious dishes that are available.
Specifically, their blend of Italian cuisine prepared with Japanese traditional cooking styles has gone down exceptionally well.
The restaurant’s range of vegan plates excels for fresh, premium ingredients which blend the traditions of Japanese and Italian cuisine.
For the brand, FARO has shown a commitment to creating stylish dishes that are sustainable for the planet in their creation.
With a Michelin green star to its name already, the restaurant also has a goal of encouraging its customers in focusing on alternative food options that are sublime while preserving the planet.
Business Details
- Website: https://faro.shiseido.co.jp/en/
- Telephone Number: +81-3-3572-3911
- Business Hours: Lunch 12: 00-15: 30, Dinner 18: 00-23: 00
- Regular Holiday: The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays, and has a summer break from mid-August as well as a New Year break from the end of December to early January
- Access: A five-minute walk from Shimbashi Station based on the Toei Asakusa Line
- Address: Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building, 8-8-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Daigo
With two Michelin stars to its name, Daigo is another vegan restaurant in Tokyo you may want to try.
The restaurant is located at the bottom of the stunning Mount Atago and you may want to take your time sampling their Japanese garden.
This is the ideal restaurant for a relaxing, intimate, and fabulous dining experience.
Daigo includes private rooms which may be ideal for just you, you and your loved one, your family, and friends to enjoy.
Such a serene environment only enhances your enjoyment of the food, the range of which is rich and diverse.
While their set menus include a mesmerizing number of dishes, you can enjoy each one while viewing their garden amid the change of the seasons.
With two Michelin stars already, Daigo is not resting on its laurels and is pushing forward.
Despite being well established since it opened in 1950, the restaurant does not see itself as inherently linked to tradition.
That equates to enhancing their standing in creating the very best that vegan dishes can offer that stand out for their color, nutritional value, and taste.
If you are someone curious about veganism, you may never go back after visiting Daigo.
The restaurant also has a mission statement for sustainability.
The Michelin green star is one thing but Daigo is committed to helping organizations and charities that are involved in deforestation, water conservation, and environmental protection.
This means regular donations and spreading the word via their exceptional food.
For an unforgettable vegan meal that you know has been created with all the right, sustainable, commitments, you will struggle to better a visit to Daigo.
Business Details
- Website: http://www.atago-daigo.jp/
- Telephone Number: +81-3-3431-0811
- Business Hours: Lunch is served from 11:30 to 14:00 and then dinner is served from 17:00 to 20:00
- Regular Holiday: A short break over the New Year
- Access: A three-minute walk from Toei Onarimon Station
- Address: 2F, Forest Tower, 2-3-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo
EdiTion Koji Shimomura
In the center of bustling Tokyo, you can find Édition Koji Shimomura. The vegan restaurant has been awarded two Michelin stars and it is easy to see why you may want to pay them a visit.
Though included in this list, Édition Koji Shimomura is not technically a vegan restaurant.
The restaurant is particularly inspired by the very best French cuisine while also incorporating Japanese tradition.
The key is how they cater to vegans and vegetarians to provide a dining experience that they will not forget.
Make them aware of your dietary requirements before visiting, and a specific menu suitable for vegans and vegetarians will be prepared and presented.
Few restaurants can boast such an extensive and delicious range of vegan food.
So if you belong to a group with individuals that need their dietary requirements met, this is a restaurant that can fully commit to it.
As expected for a restaurant that has been awarded two Michelin stars, you can expect absolutely everything on the menu to look so sumptuous you may take a moment before diving in.
Alongside the vegan plates, you will find various seafood and meat dishes that the restaurant has gained a reputation for.
That reputation extends past Michelin to the wider public for creating delectable, vivid, and stunning dishes.
Even one dessert which was created to mark the COVID-19 pandemic. With that one dish alone, you should be tempted to seek the restaurant out.
If you are taking in the city of Tokyo and decide to visit a Michelin-starred restaurant that can please vegans, vegetarians, and the rest of your party’s dietary requirements then few can beat Édition Koji Shimomura.
Business Details
- Website: https://www.koji-shimomura.jp/
- Telephone Number: +81-3-5549-4562
- Business Hours: Lunch 12:00-15:00, Dinner 18:00-22:00
- Access: At Roppongi Itchome Station (the Nanboku Line) take West Gate and then go toward Exit to Roppongi T-Cube bldg. Once you are there, they are on the first floor along Roppongi-dori St.
- Address: 1F, Roppongi T-Cube, 3-1-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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