Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly] 12 Popular Sushi Restaurants for Foreigners in Tokyo

As a typical Japanese food, sushi is popular among foreigners.
Many people use it to entertain guests from abroad.
However, the number of sushi restaurants that cater to vegetarians and vegans, which have many overseas supporters, is limited.
Therefore, when it comes time to find a restaurant, you may ask

“Which restaurants can I introduce to my vegetarian or vegan customers?”

Which sushi restaurants can serve English-speaking customers?”

Many people may be wondering, “Which sushi restaurant can I introduce to my vegetarian or vegan customers?

In this issue, we introduce 12 sushi restaurants in Tokyo that are vegetarian, vegan, and English-speaking.

We will also explain the “Special Sushi Experience Plan” that you cannot experience at a regular sushi restaurant, so please check it out.

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Six vegetarian and vegan sushi restaurants

To begin with, vegetarianism refers to veganism, which is divided into several types. Vegans, also known as “complete vegetarians,” do not eat honey, eggs, dairy products, or any other animal-derived foodstuffs.

Vegetarians and vegans are still not well known in Japan, but many people overseas are taking up the cause as a way to protect animals and the environment, for beauty, and for other reasons. Here are six restaurants that offer vegetarian and vegan sushi.

Vegan Sushi Tokyo

Vegan Sushi Tokyo opened in June 2024 as Tokyo’s first restaurant specializing in vegan sushi. It is operated by a company that supports vegan diets. The owner is a vegan himself, and the restaurant is thoroughly designed so that even “vegans,” who are still not well known in Japan, can enjoy Japanese food and sushi.

In addition to vegetable sushi, the restaurant offers vegan sushi using plant-based meats (vegan meat) and other ingredients that are both tasty and visually appealing. By asking in advance, the five pungent roots (gokun, chives, garlic, etc.) that some vegans avoid can also be removed. The restaurant is attracting attention not only from tourists visiting Japan but also from vegan supporters in Japan.

address (e.g. of house)2F Nono Building, 1-17-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone numbernashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta)
Business Hours11:00-16:00
Official Sitehttps://vcook.co.jp/vegansushitokyo/jp
regular closing daySunday
Vegan Sushi Tokyo Official

Asakusa Sushi Yu

Asakusa Sushi Yu is a famous restaurant frequented by celebrities. The restaurant uses only natural products, and is thoroughly particular about its ingredients, for example, avoiding air conditioning and using floor heating throughout the restaurant to keep the ingredients from drying out. Vegetarian and vegan meals can be accommodated by making reservations in advance.

The restaurant recommends eating sushi with bare hands instead of chopsticks. This is a new experience for foreigners who are familiar with Japan, as they can enjoy the “original way of eating Edomae Sushi,” which has become rare in recent years. Reservations are required, so please inquire as soon as possible.

address (e.g. of house)3-16-8 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Phone number050-5303-5011
Business Hours18:00 – 24:00
Official Sitehttps://sushi-yu.foodre.jp/
regular closing daySundays and holidays (by appointment only)
Asakusa Sushi Yu Official

SUSHI GONPACHI Shibuya

SUSHI Gonpachi is a sushi restaurant famous for being used in the “Izakaya meeting” between former U.S. President George W. Bush and former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, which was a hot topic at the time, and in scenes from the movie “Kill Bill. The restaurant has several locations in Tokyo, and from February 2024, the Shibuya branch will be offering an original plate of vegetable nigirizushi and tempura as a vegan-friendly menu.

Non-vegan menu items are also offered, so non-vegans can dine together with non-vegans. In addition to nigiri sushi, foreign customers who have been to regular sushi restaurants will also enjoy the hand-rolled sushi, which they can make themselves.

address (e.g. of house)E・Space Tower 14F, 3-6 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone number050-5443-0491
Business Hours17:00~26:00
Official Sitehttps://gonpachi.jp/sushi-shibuya/
regular closing daywithout a holiday
SUSHI Gonpachi Official

Sushi Cho, Shirokanedai

Sushi-Tsoro, located in Shirokanedai, is a famous restaurant run by an owner who has been devoted to sushi for more than 50 years. Sushi using vegetables is so famous that it is said, “Vegetable sushi is what Sushi-Tsoro is all about! Vegetarian and vegan customers are also welcome. The restaurant has many fans among vegetarians and vegans, as well as non-vegetarians.

In addition to vegetarian and vegan options, you can rest assured that your allergies and food preferences will be met in detail. In addition to the counter, there is also a private room that can accommodate 10 or more people, so you can use it for different situations.

address (e.g. of house)Ad Shirokanedai B1, 5-15-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone number03-5793-3555
Business Hours11:30 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 23:00
Official Sitehttps://www.shirokanedai-sushicho.com/
regular closing dayMonday
Sushi Cho Shirokanedai Official

Ein Sof Ginza

Ein Sof Ginza is a vegan-friendly restaurant with a patisserie on the first floor and restaurants on the second through fourth floors, although sushi is not the main attraction. All meals are vegan-friendly, so vegetarians and vegans can enjoy their meals without hesitation.

Vegan sushi is served as part of the dinner course, along with seasonal salads and desserts. The restaurant’s stylish interior and non-sushi menu and desserts are sure to please diners with different tastes and preferences.

address (e.g. of house)Ad Shirokanedai B1, 5-15-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone number03-5793-3555
Business Hours17:30 – 21:00 (separate lunch and tea time hours available)
Official Sitehttps://www.ain-soph.jp/ginza
regular closing dayWednesday through Saturday (separate lunch and teatime hours available)
Ein Sof Ginza Official

Senkawa Sushi

Established in 1956, Sengawa Sushi is a popular restaurant with an at-home atmosphere that has been loved by locals for many years. Because it offers carefully selected ingredients at reasonable prices, the restaurant is sometimes fully booked on certain days.

The main course is fish sushi, but a seasonal vegetable sushi plate can be served by prior request. In addition to the counter, the tatami room can accommodate 2 to 20 people. It can also be used for meals with a large group. The menu also offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes, so you can enjoy dishes other than sushi as well.

address (e.g. of house)4-9-3 Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo
Phone number0422-44-5443
Business Hours11:30-14:30/17:00-22:00
Official Sitehttp://www.sengawa-sushi.jp/
regular closing dayWednesday
Sengawa Sushi Official

For dining with foreigners! 6 Sushi Restaurants with English-speaking staff

Next, for foreigners who want to “enjoy sushi without hesitation! For foreigners who want to enjoy sushi without hesitation, we will introduce sushi restaurants where menus are written in English and customers can be served in English. All of them have a high-class atmosphere and are popular among foreigners.

Sushi Oishi

Located in Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Sushi Oishi is a rare restaurant where you can enjoy not only the finest sushi, but also the owner, who himself can serve customers in English.

After working at a sushi restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in Japan, the owner thought that “from now on, it is necessary for chefs to speak English,” and trained himself in Singapore for about two years. Therefore, the owner, who is also a sushi chef, will answer your questions in English.

The restaurant is spacious enough for each individual to feel at home, and the relaxed atmosphere is sure to stimulate conversation.

address (e.g. of house)Tange Building 1F, 2-11-2 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone number03-6432-0149
Business Hours18 : 00 – 23 : 00
Official Sitehttps://sushi-oishi.com/
regular closing daySundays & Holidays
Sushi Oishi Official

Sushi Karaku

Sushi Karaku is a long-established restaurant specializing in sushi and wine. The restaurant has been featured in foreign media and attracts many foreign tourists, so the menu is fully equipped with English writing. The rooms are designed to convey a “special” feeling to customers, with private rooms and counters.

Sushi and wine pairing courses are available. The owner, who is a certified sommelier, has prepared a selection of wines that go well with sushi and are popular even among wine connoisseurs. If you are looking for a place to treat your wine-loving guests, this is definitely the place to go.

address (e.g. of house)B1F Nishigobankan, 5-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number03-3571-2250
Business Hours【平日】17:30~22:00
【土】17:30~21:30
Official Sitehttps://ginza-karaku.com
regular closing daySundays & Holidays
Sushi Karaku Official

Sushiya Shinkichi Shimbashi

Sushiya Shinkichi, operated by a company that has developed a number of fish restaurants, is a sushi restaurant where the staff personally visit the fish market to purchase and serve the best fish of the day.

The menu is written in English and Chinese, and there are staff members who can serve customers in English. The restaurant is visited by many families, making it a perfect place to dine with foreigners who want to “enjoy a meal at an everyday Japanese restaurant.

Counter, table, and private rooms are available, and the restaurant can also be rented out depending on the number of people, making it suitable for a variety of situations.

address (e.g. of house)6F Eatus Shinbashi, 3-13-4 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone number03-6809-1415
Business Hours17:00-23:00
Official Sitehttps://www.shinkichisan.com/locations-shinbashi/
regular closing daywithout a holiday
Sushiya Shinkichi Shinbashi Official

Sushi Katsu

Sushi Katsu, with a restaurant in Chiyoda-ku, is a historic sushi restaurant established in 1970. With the hope that more people can enjoy Edomae Sushi, the restaurant has been making efforts to cater to foreign customers by writing in English on its menu.

The British and Belgian embassies are located nearby, and the restaurant is regularly visited by many foreigners and business people, making it a safe choice for business entertainment. A la carte dishes other than sushi are also popular, and banquets are also accepted, so it is recommended for those who wish to enjoy a variety of dishes with several people.

address (e.g. of house)9-20 Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Phone number03-3237-7456
Business Hours【平日】11:30~13:00/16:30~21:30
【土・日・祝日】16:30~21:00
Official Sitehttps://sushikatsu-tokyo.com/
regular closing daynon-scheduled holiday
Sushi Katsu Official

Sushi Hasegawa Nishi-Azabu

Sushi Hasegawa in Nishi-Azabu is a sushi restaurant where you can enjoy sushi and kaiseki cuisine, as well as Japanese-style dishes and the restaurant’s appearance. Many of the restaurant’s dishes are made by famous ceramic artists, which will be appreciated by foreigners who are interested in traditional crafts.

All rice used in our dishes is grown in our own rice fields and serves as the foundation for our sushi, making the ingredients stand out. The menu is available in English, Chinese, and Korean. In addition to the counter, several completely independent private rooms are also available for those who wish to enjoy their meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

address (e.g. of house)2F Kasumi Heights, 1-7-11 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone number03-5775-0510
Business Hours17:00-23:00
Official Sitehttps://www.sushi-hasegawa.com/nishiazabu/
regular closing daySunday
Sushi Hasegawa Nishi-Azabu Branch Official

Beef sushi Kinitan

If you are dining with a meat lover, we recommend “Beef Sushi Kintan,” which has a restaurant in Ginza. The restaurant specializes in “beef sushi,” which is rare among sushi restaurants, and offers a new combination of meat and seafood. The menu is also written in English for your peace of mind.

More than 20 different parts of beef are used, and the carefully selected fresh meat is served raw or cooked with exquisite heat. All of these dishes can only be found here, and are sure to be enjoyed by foreign customers who have had fish sushi before.

address (e.g. of house)2F Kasumi Heights, 1-7-11 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone number03-5775-0510
Business Hours18:00-23:00 (individual hours available for lunch)
Official Sitehttps://www.kintan.restaurant/shop/ginza-niku-kappo/
regular closing dayYear-end and New Year holidays (closed for lunch Monday through Wednesday)
Beef Sushi Kinitan Official

If you are entertaining foreigners, you can have a special experience related to “sushi.

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When entertaining foreigners with sushi, some of them may say, “I have already been to a typical sushi restaurant,” or “I want to treat them to something more special! There must be some people who have already been to ordinary sushi restaurants and want to treat their guests in a more special way. In such cases, how about treating them to a “sushi related experience”?

Motenas Japan, which specializes in hospitality for foreigners, can tailor plans to suit your preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options. Here is an example of a “sushi related experience.

Make your own sushi! Sushi Chef Experience

Most foreigners as well as Japanese have probably never had the experience of making sushi by themselves. A cooking class where a professional sushi chef gives a lecture on how to make sushi is recommended for party demonstrations and team-building workshops.

By preparing special ingredients for vegetarians and vegans, even those who are limited in what they can eat can choose their own ingredients and enjoy sushi. The experience of eating sushi made by the participants themselves will surely stimulate conversation and provide a good opportunity for social exchange.

Motenas Japan also offers a “Culinary Training Plan” to showcase the appeal of Japanese cuisine. You can set up the ingredients for sushi as well as the contents of the dish and the environment in which you will eat it. Please see below for details.

Click here for details on the Culinary Training Plan for Japanese Food Appeal.

Learn how to eat sushi! Japanese Food Manners Experience

Many foreigners find Japanese food manners, such as how to use chopsticks and etiquette, “difficult. So, how about an experience where you can learn Japanese food manners while eating traditional Japanese food such as sushi?

By learning beautiful manners, you will be able to feel the Japanese spirit more deeply, including the Japanese way of dealing with “food” and “ingredients. Of course, vegetarian and vegan options are available. Even foreigners who are familiar with Japan will surely discover something new.

Enjoy sushi in a private space! Business Trip Sushi Experience

As a hospitality option for foreigners, you can invite a professional sushi chef to dine in a private space. In a private space, wealthy foreigners and VIP guests can enjoy sushi in a relaxed atmosphere.

Sushi for vegetarians and vegans is also available. Because the sushi is prepared in front of your eyes, you will be able to enjoy sushi from a different perspective, with professional techniques and knife work.

We can also provide a “sushi chef experience” in a private space. In a private space, you can have the experience with small children or an intimate community without worrying about your surroundings.

Let’s entertain foreigners with sushi!

In this article, we have introduced some sushi restaurants in Tokyo that are recommended for entertaining foreigners and that serve vegetarian, vegan, and English-speaking guests. All of the restaurants introduced are popular, so we recommend that you contact the restaurant and make a reservation before visiting.

Sushi is not only a representative of Japanese food culture, but is also an ideal meal for foreigners to experience Japanese aesthetics and hospitality. We hope this article will help you entertain your guests with sushi.

Also, if you are having trouble with hospitality for foreigners, please contact Motenas Japan, which specializes in hospitality for foreigners. We can provide comprehensive assistance with sushi-related experiences and spatial presentation.

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