Vegan restaurant est. 2018 in Jiyugaoka. Offers Japanese vegan cuisine with focus on vegetables and mushrooms. Choices include individual dishes of katsu, soba/noodles, curry, vegan eel and as well as bento sets. Serves vegan sake and wine, pancakes, ice cream, and cheezecakes. Has menu in English. Last orders 2pm for lunch and 10pm for dinner. No walk-ins, reservation required. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-2:00pm, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm, Thu-Sat 6:00pm-8:00pm. Closed Wed. Last orders 7:30pm.
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Added by marukochan on 18 Sep 2018
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234 Reviews
First Review by Humus_Erectus
stephceballos
Points +16
Amazing food with amazing taste!!! - Edit
Experience was amazing, they were welcoming and taught us the background of how this place came about. The food was delicious would come back again and definitely will recommend to anyone! Can’t get over the taste and the deserts, they are to die for yummmmm
Read morePros: Lots of amazing vegan options , Welcoming , Food was delicious and price range was good!
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JakeFountain
Points +17
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
Friendly staff and atmosphere. Great unique food at good price. Highly recommended. We went for our anniversary and it was perfect.
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YukariIwamoto
Points +18
美味しいヴィーガンラーメンとうな重！ - Edit
美味しかったです！五葷ぬきなのも嬉しい。
Read morePros: カラフルでヘルシーなヴィーガンラーメン, ヴィーガンうな重, フレンドリーな店員さん
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Niesz
Points +29
Very special! - Edit
To find the entrance to Saido, I had to walk through a welcoming plant display. The intriguing entryway was a great introduction to the special touches found throughout the set lunch meal I chose (I won't ruin the surprises!). The meal included a drink, small soup and salad (both very well presented), a main course, and dessert.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good number of options, Great space
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dans126
Points +16
Best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to - Edit
Not only is this the best vegan restaurant in Tokyo, it’s also the best restaurant I’ve been to period.
Read moreThe food and service is on par with that of a 5 star dining experience.
The presentation and creativity of each dish was amazing. And the staff and chef eagerly explained the complexities and ingredients of each dish as they arrived.
I had the pleasure of starting with the vegan cheese salad combination, which was amazing and well balanced with a beautiful smoky flavor (which I truly enjoyed, I find that rare for a vegan cheese), well done. And the yakitori grilled “chicken” skewered bbq. Amazing, amazing, amazing to say the least. A must have if you’re eating here.
The main course was the “eel” bento box which was out to this world. Truly amazing and delicious. Huge congratulations to the chef, this was truly the most delicious vegan meal I’ve ever had. Well done. They also surprised me with a persimmon tempura which balanced sweet and salty perfectly and a fried “oyster” which amazing tasted just as advertised. Delicious.
For dessert I enjoyed the blueberry cheesecake, which came presented in a tiny flower pot with ground up nuts on top with a single “sprouted” mint leaf, complimented by a tiny shovel as a spoon. Ingenious, very creative, delicious and rich.
If you’re in Tokyo you must visit this restaurant at least once, and even that will not be enough as there are so many other dishes on the menu I need to try. Definitely coming back during my stay.
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MartyFoster
Points +16
Best restaurant in Tokyo - Edit
Saido never ceases to amaze me. It is hands down not just the best vegan restaurant in Tokyo, but the best restaurant in all of Tokyo.
Read moreFirst of all, the staff are consistently wonderful. Whether it be the manager, the owner/chef, or a part-timer, they always make sure that everything is to your liking, and are more than helpful in explaining any questions you might have. There is also an English menu if you don't read Japanese.
Now for the food. After trying I think every main dish on offer at Saido, the only problem you're going to run into here is what you should order, because everything is beyond delicious. While it is slightly on the pricey side (now 2000 yen for a set menu including a drink), it's worth every single yen. There's also an extensive wine, beer, and Japanese sake menu if you're so inclined.
Saido is a must visit, it is worth the train trip from wherever you may be in Tokyo.
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ChinamiKato
Points +17
My favorite restaurant ！ - Edit
ここの料理はハズレがありません！
Read more何を食べても想像を超える程に美味しい。
Sido のつけ麺はどこのお店よりも美味しくて味がしっかりしていてお気に入りですー。
あと、焼き鳥も最高です！
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HappyOtter
Points +309
What a feast! - Edit
Went for lunch with a friend. For 2000jpy, a really creative three course meal with a nice drink (nonalcoholic sparkling wine was an option!) is amazing value.
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eleconte
Points +48
Meilleur restaurant vegan - Edit
Super restaurant, tout est fait maison. Le meilleur restaurant vegan que nous avons pu faire au Japon. Nous nous sommes régalés et nous avons partagé un super moment avec les propriétaires.
Read morePros: Tout est vegan, Super ambiance
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dfordivam
Points +22
Amazing delicious vegan food - Edit
Great ambience, most courteous service and above all great food. A lot of options and all of it delicious
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swamprat
Points +16
A not to be missed experience - Edit
Genuine vegan food. Amazing presentation and creative dishes. Waitstaff are very accommodating and friendly. Full English menu and English speaking staff available
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HannahCatherineAkman
Points +113
Amazing traditional Japanese food - Edit
This restaurant is so delicious! They have amazing attention to detail and everything tasted so good. They were very nice and helpful in picking what to eat and drink.
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KanoaJade
Points +13
Amazing service and food - Edit
I’m actually not a vegetarian or vegan but my friend from America came and recommended this restaurant. I was amazed by the service and the quality of food!
Read morePros: Hospitality, Quality of food, Experience
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AdrianaRobles
Points +8
Amazing food and service! - Edit
I’m not a vegan and I absolutely loved this dinner experience. Food is tasty and perfect to share with a group. Service is so above anything I’ve experienced. I’m so glad I came here and experience something new.
Read morePros: Great variety , Amazing service , Beautiful ambiance
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Ehiatt
Points +13
Worth the trip! - Edit
Echo the other reviews- delicious, creative, and wonderful staff. We got the buns, mapo don and enagi. These and the seasonal dinner appetizers were delicious. The overall neighborhood also had some of my favorite shops/souvenirs from our trip - very charming and a highlight area of our visit.
Read more料理は素晴らしくて、おいしかったです。
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-01
Pros: Great food, Reasonable price , English menu
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stekttofu
Points +13
Great place! - Edit
Really nice vegan japanese food! The staff is very friendly and helpful. I especially recommend the yakitori which was really juicy and tasty,
Read morePros: Well made dishes, Wide selection, Friendly place
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AlisonVellas
Points +18
Very nice food and atmosphere! - Edit
The croquette and steamed buns at Saido were delicious. I enjoyed the atmosphere as well!
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itslizmiu
Points +346
WORTH TRAVELLING FOR!! Delicious lunch with a bit of surprise theatre! - Edit
The food at Saido is incredibly delicious and well prepared. Amazing presentation too which makes the meal that little bit more special!
Read moreWe got the lunch-set which had so many options to choose from. I got the Katsu-ju and my GF partner was able to get the Yaki-soba because they have gluten-free noodles too (a little extra charge, but worth it!).
Highly recommend!!
Pros: Service , Fun presentation , Amazing food
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zjiang
Points +17
Absolutely great experience - Edit
Absolutely great experience at Saido. Perfect for families with children. Cosy and the food was awesome. impressive attention for the small details in both food and service. One of the best vegan dining experience.
Read moreEspecially when we are vegetarians who don’t take onion and garlic. The first restaurant that has a full menu where we can have anything :)
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kiyoshijoo
Points +19
Excellent vegan food - Edit
We enjoyed the ramen and unagi don very much - both were tasty and well-executed. Highly recommend to try it out. Definitely worth the trip to Saido.
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HansBobànovits
Points +179
Be ready to be amazed! - Edit
Woa, totally recommend the unagi and the other rice dishes. The yakitori is mental. On the pricey side, but oh so worth it. Maybe worth calling ahead, it's a small shop.
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LennonAndrades
Points +70
Best vegan restaurant ever - Edit
I've never been to a place where I've wanted to try all the options on the menu. This is like a Michilen style restaurant with down to earth prices. The best vegan restaurant you will probably be to in Japan if not the world. Everything is pure class. It will go down in my books as the best vegan restaurant I've ever been to in my life. If your vegan and in Tokyo don't miss this opportunity for some vegan fine dining 💚🌱💚
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Cons: None
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cindyhkim
Points +48
Fantastic meal! - Edit
What a gem of a place! Tucked away in a quiet alleyway, this cozy place serves up amazing vegan Japanese dishes. Everything we had was delicious - french fries to start, the unagi and katsu for mains, and the blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The complimentary appetizer was refreshing. The staff are incredibly friendly and speak great English. If you're in Tokyo, this place is a must! Do not miss out! So glad we made the trek here.
Read morePros: All vegan, all delicious
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ClaraMorrison
Points +18
Delicious! - Edit
Authentic Japanese food made vegan, food was amazing with lovely, friendly staff :)
Read morePros: Reasonably priced , Authentic, Nice & quirky location
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Charberto
Points +61
Delicious - Edit
Amazing food and service. English spoken which was great as i am from Australia! I would recommend!
Read morePros: All vegan menu
Cons: None
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itadakihealthy
Points +37
very tasty Japanese and vegan restaurant! :) - Edit
Very tasty Japanese, vegan restaurant with a lovely atmosphere!
Read moreThe Japanese is authentic, like the "real deal", but all vegan!
Pros: everything vegan and healthy!
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Fabio96
Points +19
Best Vegan Meal In My Life 😍 - Edit
The restaurant is located in a very relaxing & quiet area in Jiyugaoka (自由が丘), surrounded by plants 🌱
Read moreI ordered 3 plates; the vegan cheese salad with genovese sauce, vegan yakitori (grilled chicken), and the FAMOUS vegan eel over rice. All were delicious! As a recently turned vegetarian, I never thought that I would able to eat eel (one of my favorite foods) again. It exceeded my expectations; the flavor & texture were exceptional. I highly recommendation trying this dish.
The service was excellent & the staff super friendly😄I recommend this restaurant to everyone who visits Tokyo!
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