Eat & Drink

Sustainable restaurants, cafes and other savory eateries in Japan!

Brown Rice by Neal’s Yard Remedies

Brown Rice by Neal’s Yard Remedies

WHAT WE LIKE Utilizes seasonal ingredients to match the body's exposure to the season. Collaborated with craftspeople to provide tableware. Promotes Japan's superfood, brown rice. ENV 1★: Ensures high-nutritional valued vegan food. (About Sustainability Impact score)...

AIN SOPH.

AIN SOPH.

WHAT WE LIKE Constant invention of dishes that brings the best out of vegan meals. Columns and recipes educating about veganism in Japan. Low entry barrier welcoming even for women and non-Japanese. ENV 2★: Promotes veganism among its customers (About Sustainability...

TowZen Ramen

TowZen Ramen

WHAT WE LIKE World's first vegan ramen, with strong following among vegan fans in Kyoto. Offers food based on a philosophy of World Peace. Also acts as a focal point for community building. SOC 2★: Open source recipe for the purpose of spreading "peace" ENV 1★: Vegan...

Taco Rice Lovers

Taco Rice Lovers

WHAT WE LIKE Doesn't need to qualify. As long as it's a child, they are entitled to get a free meal. Ticket buyers can share encouraging words with the local children. Fast growing, highly supported by Okinawan businesses and media. SOC 3★: Fast-growing, scalable...

Veg Out (Kyoto)

Veg Out (Kyoto)

WHAT WE LIKE Hearthy vegan food that is bound to satisfy. Sustainable cafe that is also zero waste certified. Created circular systems within Veg Out’s operations. SOC 2★: Benefits local communityENV 3★: Active promotion of Zero Waste system for allCircularity:...