In recent years, vegan and plant-based eating has become more accessible—even in Japan, where traditional diets often center around fish and meat. Whether you’re living here or just traveling, it’s now easier than ever to find vegan-friendly meals at popular chain restaurants.
In this post, I’ve put together a list of 15 well-known chains in Japan offering plant-based options you can enjoy casually. From burgers and ramen to curry and donuts—there’s more out there than you might expect!
⚠️ Please note: While all items were confirmed to be vegan-friendly at the time of writing, recipes may change. Always double-check allergen info or ask staff directly when ordering—especially if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.
☕ Starbucks Japan
Starbucks has been expanding its plant-based lineup in Japan! Most items are labeled as “plant-based.” You can also customize any drink with soy, almond, or oat milk for an additional fee.
☕ Doutor Coffee
Look out for this sandwich:
- Whole grain sandwich Soy meat ~Beans & vegetables stewed in tomatoes~ (【全粒粉サンド】大豆のミート ～豆と野菜のトマト煮込み～)
They also offer some lattes made with soy milk, perfect for a dairy-free coffee break.
🍝 Saizeriya
While it’s not a vegan restaurant, Saizeriya has some accidental vegan-friendly items:
- Peperoncino
- Penne Arrabbiata
- French Fries
- Bread
- Salad
Be sure to confirm at your local store, as menus and ingredients may vary.
🍛 Royal Host
Royal Host has a vegan-friendly menu item:
- No pork・No alcohol Vegetable curry with multi grain rice (NIKUVEGE ベジタブルカレー＆雑穀ごはん)
Please check for possible cross-contamination using allergen charts or consult staff.
🍛 CoCo Ichibanya
One of Japan’s go-to curry chains also caters to plant-based diners!
- Try the Vegetable Curry (ベジカレー)
- Top it with spinach, eggplant, mushrooms, and more.
Simple, flavorful, and filling.
🍕 Capricciosa
Capricciosa’s Italian menu includes dishes that can be made vegan upon request:
- Penne Arrabbiata (ask for no cheese)・ペンネアラビアータ
- Tomato & Garlic Spaghetti (no cheese)・トマトとニンニク
- “Capricciosa” Pizza (ask for no cheese)・カプリチョーザ
- Salads, potatoes, and more
Always confirm with staff or allergen guides before ordering.
🍜 Ippudo (Lumine Est Shinjuku Branch)
Ippudo’s plant-based ramen is available year-round at this location:
📍 8F, Lumine Est Shinjuku, Tokyo
Rich, comforting, and a must-try for ramen lovers.
🍜 Hanamaru Udon
At first glance, udon might seem like a safe choice for vegans and vegetarians — but many udon broths in Japan contain fish-based dashi, making options quite limited.
Thankfully, Hanamaru Udon offers one dish that’s truly plant-based:
Oroshi Shoyu (おろししょうゆ) — chilled udon noodles topped with grated daikon radish and soy sauce.
Unlike the standard udon bowls, this dish doesn’t use fish-based broth, making it a great choice for vegan and vegetarian diners.
🍽️ Bikkuri Donkey
Their Soy Curry Burger Dish (ソイカリーバーグディッシュ) is a vegan-friendly option for those craving Japanese-style hamburg steak—without the meat.
🍔 MOS Burger
Japan’s original burger chain offers a Green Burger <Teriyaki> (グリーンバーガー＜テリヤキ＞), made with a plant-based patty.
The patty is also available at some grocery stores and online!
🥣 Soup Stock Tokyo
This soup chain offers a rotating menu of vegan soups and curries, clearly marked in stores and online.
“Vegetarian” on their menu means no meat, fish, dairy, or eggs—perfect for vegans.
Ingredients like honey or sugar are listed on their official site.
🥯 Bagel & Bagel
Several bagel flavors are naturally vegan-friendly:
- Cinnamon Raisin
- Maple Walnut
- Blueberry Fruit
- Plain
- Sesame
They also offer a Vegetable & Hummus Sandwich—just confirm using allergen info.
🍩 Floresta Donuts
Known for natural ingredients, Floresta sells vegan donuts—including seasonal plant-based flavors.
They use canola oil for frying, and you can check vegan labels or ask staff in-store.
🛒 IKEA Japan
IKEA offers plant-based dishes at its in-store restaurants—perfect for a quick bite after shopping!
Menus vary slightly by location. Allergen information is available on-site.
🍦 Baskin-Robbins (31 Ice Cream)
Baskin-Robbins Japan has a few sorbet options that are plant-based, including:
- Orange Sorbet (regular item)
- Fruity Dew Sorbet (summer)
- Muscat Basket (limited-time)
🥩 Yakiniku Like
Believe it or not, you can enjoy a vegan BBQ experience at this popular grill-your-own-meat chain.
They offer plant-based meat from Next Meats, which you can also buy online if you want to cook at home.
Note: It seems that the plant-based option is currently available only at their Shibuya Udagawacho location and may not be offered at other branches anymore.
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