Guide to Food in Japan (also for Veg/Vegans)

For some, food in Japan is THE REASON to visit the country and we now know why! Even if you don't eat non vegetarian food there are plenty of options and local delicacies you must indulge in!

A. Vegan and Vegetarian:

Its a bit tricky with veg food in Japan, but I highly recommend printing out the vegan/veg card or making your version which doesn't exclude dairy (based on your preferences). Many dishes include dashi (fish broth) so best to be clear on your requirements with the staff and the cards help with that. Having said all that, here are some veg restaurant recommendations! 

Tokyo

1. Zen : best places to try veg okonomiyaki

2. T's Tantan - Gransta Tokyo : vegan ramen restaurant

3. Kyushu Jangara Ginza

4. Bon

5. Brown Rice by Neals' Yard Remedies

6. Coco Ichibanya Shinjuku

7. Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi Souhonten

Tofu cuisine Sorano Shibuya

Osaka

1. Kyushu Ramen Kio Dotonbori

2. Rikuro Daimaru Shinsaibashi

3. Rikuro's Namba

4. Yaekatsu

5. Mochisho Shizuku Shinmachi : daifuku mochi

6. Ichiho

7. Honmachi

Kyoto

1. Tousuiro Gion

2. Falafel Garden

3. Kerela Indian restaurant (if you crave Indian!)

4. Nishiki Market - various foods, check out this blog

5. Tenryu-ji's Zen Vegetarian Restaurant (located inside a temple)

6. Mumokuteki cafe and foods
   

   You can also find some great restaurant recommendations on Happy Cow and find a perfect fit for all your food cravings!

   B. Street Food

   
   We loved all the food in Japan! Like you can choose almost any restaurant and you'll get some amazing food! Anywhere with a line or crowd outside, you know its most likely worth it! This is a great street food blog article and we loved these:
   
   1. Takoyaki
   2. Rikuro’s Cheesecake

   1. Kobe Beef

   2. Okonomiyaki

   3. Melon Pan

   4. Korokke

      We have also listed some restaurants we visited on the guide so if you're unsure where to go you can pop into any of them!