Serves meat, vegan options available. California casual restaurant, art bar and funky space. Several, clearly marked vegan/vegetarian choices on menu. English is spoken. English menu. Accepts bitcoin for payment. Previously at 2-7-5 Bright Bldg B1, new address reported Feb 2020. Reported last food order taken at 10:30pm. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-3:00pm, Mon-Sat 6:00pm-11:30pm.
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Minato-ku Akasaka 2-7-5, Bright Bldg B2, Tokyo, Japan, 107-0052
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Last update on 29 Feb 2020 by thepinkcow
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Added by 95perceent on 24 Jun 2014
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18 Reviews
First Review by frbou
veganblyatcat
Points +2256
Very cute western like place. - Edit
Very cute, small, cozy and western like restaurant with mexican-american cuisine. It is located in basement of the Building (B1). The staff is super kind, english speaking and knows what vegan means. Super relaxed living room like atmosphere.
Read moreAs a starter I had chicken style tofu and vegan chilli cheese quesadilla. As a main I tried vegan black bean vegetable enchilada. Everything was delicious.
Perfect spot if you crave for other cuisine than japanese.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-09
Pros: Chilled atmosphere., Super nice english speaking staff., Cash, card and bitcoin payment.
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Natbar
Points +1151
Cool atmosphere and good food - Edit
The place looks really cool and has a quirky but cosy atmosphere. The guacamole and vegan burrito were pretty good too! The staff is nice and speaks English!
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Laura.tnc
Points +26
Delicious Food - Edit
My friend and I were there yesterday. We had tortilla chips, potatoes und burritos. All vegan. It was delicious.
Read moreThe waiter was really attentive and super friendly!
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kaus19
Points +942
Recommended! - Edit
Good find for vegans and vegetarians. The Vegetarian Enchilada was really delicious. Serving size is also big enough to make you full.
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sasham
Points +4907
Takes crypto payments :-D - Edit
Tons of vegan options on the menu, so it is really easy to come here and enjoy the place. The owner is so cool and chill and I really enjoyed talking to her. Her artwork is hanging on the walls, and this is such a unique place. This restaurant has a history of doing a lot of vegan events for over 15 years.
Read moreThe vegan dishes/plates are lovely and chefs put a lot of love and energy into the food. I was amazed that the plate had so much food, so that was very appreciated.
If you have a hard time finding this place, you have to go down the stairs of the building to locate the entrance.
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cbegley1808
Points +388
Jimichanga - Edit
Cute little place with a vegan option for everything! Good portion sizes, delicious food, nice art and jazz music.
Read morePros: Affordable , Good portion sizes , Cute decoration and jazz music
Cons: A little difficult to find
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MaksX
Points +99
Delicious place! - Edit
It was really unexpected to find this place.
Read moreBurito is so good and delicious.
Almost everything could be made vegetarian/vegan.
A little bit pricy ~1500 yen for a meal (but meals are huge!).
Pros: A lot of vegan options, Really tasty food
Cons: A little bit pricy, The place is in the basement without windows
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thepinkcow
Points +32
Handmade California Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Edit
Cozy California living room with original artwork decor and handmade, original recipe food & drinks including House Specialty CBD cocktails.
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drlj
Points +628
Delicious Californian Mexican food in cosy relaxed atmosphere - Edit
We went to the Pink Cow on my first night in Tokyo. It was the perfect choice. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere, colourful decor, friendly and helpful staff. We had potato wedges, vegan fried chicken, aubergine on Crostini and Chimichangas. Everything was full of flavour - the wedges were really well spiced with great aioli. Portion sizes were just right. Several craft beers on tap incl Yo-Ho brewery.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options,well labelled, Tasty, well flavoured food, Relaxed, friendly atmosphere
Cons: Serves meat
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bmiklosey
Points +70
perhaps the hippest place in tokyo!!! - Edit
this is a setting i’d expect to find in san diego (OB) or asbury park, yet even better than i’ve ever found in either of those hip locations. it’s a small lounge with a comfortable feel. rather than going with a burrito or enchilada, which I now regret although entirely happy, I opted for small plate options such as eggplant and french fries. I certainly will make a return visit on my next trip to tokyo!
Read morePros: plenty of vegan options, great small plate and full entree options, great atmosphere, music, comfort
Cons: zero downside
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D.Flo
Points +1491
Cozy vegan friendly place for relaxed evenings - Edit
The new Akasaka venue is smaller, but cutier and cosier than the previous Roppongi one. It would be perfect with windows, but the underground location makes this impossible.
Read moreApart from that, the food I tried during a vegan meetup event was good to great across the board. I especially loved the bean salad, the guacamole, the stir-fried vegetables dishes, and the banana cake.
Recommended, especially for those great vegan meetups!
Pros: Cute, Good food, Great vegan events!
Cons: A bit expensive., No windows.
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ReiAmber
Points +3177
bad experience - Edit
I went once to their old location in Roppongi for a party. The building they used to be in was old and run-down and the vegetarian food seemed really meat-like, but I told myself I was just being paranoid.
Read moreSince they moved to Akasaka, I thought I'd try again. I went and their new building seemed quite run-down and depressing. Still, the inside of the restaurant was nicely decorated. It was nice that the drinks offered with lunch were only 100 yen, even if there were only soft drinks and black coffee.
I ordered a vegan chimichanga lunch set, and again, I was confused. It had really realistic cheese in it- spoke to the waiter after eating half- and he apparently thought I ordered a "beef" chimichanga instead of a "vegan" one. Was so disappointed and felt so sick. I don't know if my Japanese pronunciation was too poor, but I pointed to what I wanted in the menu and could have sworn he repeated it back.
I paid quickly and then left feeling nauseated and disappointed.
I think the menu could be redesigned as the type is so small that even when you're pointing at the word "vegan," apparently the waitstaff can't tell.
Would not, ever, ever return. I prefer Kyushu Jangara Ramen down the street where the vegan option is printed separately on the menu so there's no chance of making an ordering mistake.
Pros: restaurant interior nicely decorated, lunch set drinks are cheap
Cons: was mistakenly served beef
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gluay
Points +16
No longer accept bitcoin - Edit
The main reasons we went to this restaurant were that (1) they are vegan-friendly and (2) they accept bitcoin. Sadly, they told me that they no longer accept bitcoin for payment and it seems the bitcoin ATM is gone too. They are still vegan-friendly though.
Read moreThe service was pretty good and it is a good place to go if you have a mixed vegan/omnivore crowd. If your party is all-vegetarian or vegan, there are better places to go.
Food is a bit pricy for what you get (e.g. 1600 yen burrito) but not totally outrageous and reasonably tasty.
Pros: Vegan-friendly menu with items clearly marked, Tasty food
Cons: Pricey, Kitchen seemed a bit slow
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egnirysbust
Points +88
Make sure you specify that you're vegan! - Edit
I've eaten at the Pink Cow twice, before becoming a vegan and recently after making the transition. The first time I went, I had the samosa burrito, which was absolutely incredible. The price is right for the size of the food and atmosphere. I went again recently and ordered the taco salad with a friend, which is labeled on the menu as "vegetarian and vegan ok." I didn't specify when I ordered because I wrongly assumed that the dish would be vegan. Unfortunately, it came with cheese on it. The staff was totally understanding and kind when I explained my misunderstanding and promptly made another dish for me and replaced my silverware. My vegetarian friend could finish the non-vegan salad for me so it wasn't that big of a deal. The food is incredible, just please specify that you want the dish to be vegan even if it doesn't prompt you to on the menu!
Read morePros: Reasonably priced, delicious, strong drinks, conve
Cons: Menu can be misleading, atmosphere can be off-putt
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melodymixa
Points +64
Vegan Buffet!! - Edit
I went here for a vegan buffet with the tokyo vegan meetup group, and it was killer... the counter fully lined up with all kinds of food, massive variety, good vibes and even live music...
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iokan
Points +1946
Good restaurant, bad neighbourhood - Edit
When in Roppongi, the Happy Cow always recommends the Pink Cow as the place to go. But when I went there, it looked rather uninviting. It's located below street level in a dark shady ally. It's surrounded by drinking establishments which aren't exactly my thing. In fact, the whole neighbourhood looks dodgy. The fact that the Pink Cow also serves meat doesn't help either. So I never decided to actually eat at the Pink Cow.
Read moreThis changed when I was invited by a vegan society in Tokyo which has its monthly dinner at the Pink Cow. And again things looked rather unattractive. At the door a perfectly rude American man collecting entrances fees made it very clear that he felt vastly superior to the Japanese. He didn't want to stick to the Japanese customs, rules or regulations and did everything the American way. Still, I paid him to be allowed in to the vegan meeting.
The theme this month was "Cinco de Mayo", so vegan Mexican food was being served. And after one bite my opinion about the Pink Cow changed. The food was wonderful and the chef really knows how to make vegan food taste right! The buffet offered a huge variety of flavours and just about every traditional Mexican dish was available in vegan style. Never did the chef use too much oil or fat to create the taste, so it was healthy as well. Even the dessert was great!
On the way back home, late in the evening the "watering holes" nearby seemed to attract an even worse crowd than before (there was even a fight on the street). It's a shame that such a great restaurant is surrounded by such bad people both inside and out, otherwise I would certainly be a regular at the Pink Cow.
Pros: good food, monthly vegan meetup!
Cons: bad neighbourhood, bad atmosphere, rude American personnel
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skatebambi
Points +173
Good simple filling food in cosy pub-like environment - Edit
Definitely more pub than restaurant, but having said that they offer many veg*n options.
Read moreI had bruschetta followed by veggie burger and was very satisfied.
Pros: Close to Roppongi metro Good, simple, filling food, English speaking staff
Cons: Small and tables not really reservable
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frbou
Points +66
I Love The Buffet Event ♥ - Edit
Once a month the Tokyo vegan meetup do a fully vegan buffet here. The food is amazing and there's really good variety, and it's a good chance to meet others. It gets booked up pretty quickly though!
Read more(You can find information on the meets at http://www.meetup.com/vegan-389/ )
I've been to the buffet twice so far but I haven't been to the Pink Cow on an ordinary day yet so I can't review the menu options but it's great that they do options !
(I'm not sure why my pros and cons are automatically capitalising every word btw ahaha)
Pros: Monthly Vegan Buffet, Delicious And Creative Food At The Buffet, Atmosphere And Design Of The Place
Cons: Not Fully Vegan On Other Days of Course ;(
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