Tokyo Dining

Choices for dining out in Tokyo are nearly limitless. You can eat your way around the world and dine on almost anything humans consider edible (even the most questionable) here in Japan’s capital. One type of cuisine that has seen a recent boom is vegetarian and vegan food. Although many establishments offer meatless options, they may still include things made from egg and milk in the ingredients, which may not agree with some diets. However, finding vegan food is just a matter of getting informed; you can even find options in any convenience store if you know what to look for. An App for That First off, there are some options to help guide your choices. Chances are you’re already used to tapping through your smartphone to figure out dining options in your home country. Many apps you’re already using will likely have Tokyo area restaurants listed. Specialized apps like Happy Cow have you covered. My primary weapon when showing my vegan friends around town is simply Google Maps. You can find many places that don’t advertise much in Japanese through crowdsourcing, let alone in English. If you’re using an iPhone, Apple Maps sources its locations and reviews from Japanese…