Updated Spring 2025: Most things remain the same since I first wrote this, with a few additions and updated prices.
After moving back to Japan, my childhood school friends got in contact and suggested meeting and having a catch-up over lunch. Being the only vegan in the group, I suggested going to Tokyo, a city home to many great cafes and restaurants. After a few suggestions in the group, we landed on Vegan Bistro Jangara as it’s easy to get to, close to Harajuku Station and vegan.
Vegan Bistro Jangara is a fully vegan restaurant in the centre of Harajuku. It opened in 2021 by a small ramen chain, “Kyushu Jangara,” and is now rated one of the top restaurants in Tokyo on HappyCow!
At a glance:
V/VO: Vegan
How to order: The Server will come and take your order at the table
Payment: Card and cash accepted- payment at the end
Reservation required?: No
The atmosphere of Vegan Bistro Jangara
Reading many reviews, it seems like the restaurant gets very busy, with people often having to wait to be seated, especially at the weekends. However, as we went for a very early lunch, we were the first ones in the restaurant.
The interior is painted in a calming green colour, giving it a cool and casual atmosphere. The restaurant has been decorated with modern and minimal tables and chairs, and there’s a long window on one side of the wall which lets the sun in.
They have quick and friendly service, free water like many Japanese restaurants, and card payments are accepted.
Vegan Bistro Jangara menu
At Vegan Bistro Jangara, they offer separate lunch and dinner menus. Both menus feature items like burgers, soy meat grill plates, curries, quesadillas, and ramen. The dinner menu includes a few extra options, such as salads and different side dishes like deep-fried soy meats (looks similar to ‘chicken’ nuggets) and chips.
If you’re in the mood for dessert, they have a couple of options, along with plenty of drink choices, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Plus, there’s a dedicated gluten-free section on the menu!
For their most up-to-date menu, take a look here!
The food
Gyoza | 餃子 + Buffalo Chicken | バッファローチキン
Gyoza: If there is vegan gyoza on the menu, you betcha I’ll be ordering it!
How much was it?
3 pieces ¥500 | £2.63 | $3.40
6 pieces ¥900 | £4.73 | $6.12
Buffalo Chicken: Tossed in spicy hot sauce and served with tartar sauce, they’re super morish!
How much was it? ¥1,250 | £6.57 | $8.51
Quesadilla | ケサディーヤ
Inside, you’ll find soy meat, homemade cheese, and sauces, all lightly baked to perfection.
How much was it? ¥1,400 | £7.35 | £9.53
Vegan Karabon | ヴィーガンからぼん
Karabon is Kyushu Jangara’s masterpiece – a rich, spicy tonkotsu ramen- and we got to try the vegan version. Be warned, it’s spicy, but I’m glad I got to try it!
How much was it? ¥1,450 | £7.62 | $9.87
Vegan Kobonshan | ヴィーガンこぼんしゃん
How did it taste?
An incredible-tasting plant-based tonkotsu ramen. The broth is garlicky, rich and full of flavour. The ramen is topped with red cabbage, nori seaweed, green onions and soy meat chunks.
If you have a craving for ‘dirty’ ramen, this is the dish for you! This dish, using garlic oil, is full of so much flavour and has a great texture from the soy meat – you just might not want to kiss anyone after with your garlic breath!
If you’re looking for another place to have vegan ramen in Tokyo, you might like Ippudo!
How much was it? ¥1,450 | £7.63 | $9.87
Grilled Cheese Curry | 焼きチーズカレー
Vegetable curry and rice topped with a nice layer of grilled homemade vegan cheese.
How much was it? ¥1400 | £7.36 | $9.53
¥1350 | £8.10 | $10
Champon | ちゃんぽん
No longer available
A vegan version of “Kyushu Jangara Ramen” – a traditional noodle dish from the Nagasaki region with plenty of vegetables.
¥1,080 | £6.50 | $8
Things that are close by
- Takeshita Street | 4 min walk
- Shibuya Crossing | 17 min walk
- Yoyogi Park | 3 min walk
- Meji Shrine | 28 min walk
- Omotesando | 7 min walk
- Cat Street | 7 min walk
- Galaxy Harajuku | 5 min walk
Restaurants close to Vegan Bistro Jangara
V = Vegan, VO = Vegan Option
- Nataraj Harajuku Omotesando | VO | 5 min walk
- Mominoki House | VO | 11 min walk
- Brown Rice by Neals’ Yard Remedies | V | 11 min walk
- Restaurant 8ablish | V | 16 min walk
- Mr. Farmer | V | 13 min walk
- AFURI Harajuku | VO | 5 min walk
- Kyushu Jangara Ramen (Harajuku) | VO | 1 min walk
- Fico and Pomum Juice Aoyama | VO | 15 min walk
How to get to Vegan Bistro Jangara
Address:
〒Jingumae 1-13-21 2F, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, 150-0045
Nearest station:
2 min walk from Harajuku Station
Open times:
11:00 – 22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
Phone:
03 3404 5572
Although Vegan Bistro Jangara is known for having delicious ramen, they have many other dishes, great for a group with different tastes. It’s in a wonderful location, serving meals at a fair price. It’s somewhere you’ll probably want to come back again to try something new, I know I certainly do!
If it’s vegan ramen you’re after and it’s super busy on the day you visit, head downstairs to their ramen restaurant with vegan options—Kyushu Jangara Ramen.
If you’re in need of a coffee break after all the exploring, then check out this list of places in Tokyo that offer plant-based milks!
