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Jain food in Tokyo
18 places in Japan serving pure veg and customization-friendly no onion, no garlic Jain food — from fully-Jain kitchens to spots with confirmed options. Always confirm prep details with the restaurant when you order.
Vege Herb Saga Ueno
Masala Bites マサラ バイツ
Veg Kitchen
Vegan Eat Tokyo
Pizza Bar on 38th
T's Tantan
Gonpachi
Hatoya's Vegan Fruit Sandwiches
Jangara Ramen Harajuku
Jikasei MENSHO
VEGAN GYOZA
Ain Soph
Ain Soph
Komaki Shokudo Kamakura Fushikian
Senjou Gyoza
Sensō-ji
Vegan Bistro Jangara
Vegan Sushi
What you can eat in Tokyo
The 18 places listed here span 10 cuisines. Jain-friendliness varies more by kitchen than by cuisine — what matters is whether the base gravy or stock is made fresh.
Eating Jain in Tokyo
Can you get Jain food in Tokyo?
Yes — this directory lists 18 places in Tokyo, Japan that either serve Jain food or will cook without onion, garlic and other root vegetables on request, including 7 with a pure vegetarian or fully Jain kitchen.
What kinds of food can Jains eat in Tokyo?
The places listed here cover japanese, indian, ramen, asian, bakery. Cuisines built on onion and garlic bases usually need a request made before cooking starts rather than a modification afterwards.
How do I order Jain at a restaurant in Tokyo?
Say it before the dish is started, not after: no onion, no garlic, no potato, no carrot, no beetroot, no radish and no ginger. Ask whether the base gravy or stock is made fresh — that's usually what decides whether a kitchen can do it at all. 8 of the places listed on this page have notes from other diners on what they actually managed to order.
More on this in how to order Jain food at any restaurant, or what counts as Jain food if you're explaining it to someone else.