Vegan places to eat around my uni

     My university is located near Omotesando station, just a station away from Shibuya. Although our cafeteria has a wide range of options to choose from, sometimes it’s also nice to take a short walk outside and see what the restaurants around the campus have to offer as well. This specific blog will focus on the places that serve mainly plant-based meals. To be clear, I myself am not a vegan, but this blog is aimed at anyone looking for vegan places to eat, or those who are looking to expand their culinary experience. 

    A restaurant close to my university that sells vegan food is a chain called Guzman Y Gomez, also known as GYG. They have a few more locations in Shibuya and Harajuku, and all of them serve Mexican food such as tacos and burritos. What makes them vegan is that they have the option to put veggies or shredded mushrooms inside your order instead of beef, pork, fish, or chicken. They also have toppings of more vegetables and double salsa. The prices remain the same even if you change from meat to vegetables, so I personally would not make that decision. 

    Another place I found was a ramen restaurant called the Tokyo Vegan Ramen Center. It's about a ten-minute walk from the campus, located in a small space away from the bustling main street of Omotesando. They put emphasis on their completely vegan, organic ramen. Their bowls, which also have the option to be gluten-free, are filled with veggies of different shapes and colors, and are pleasing to see as much as they are to taste. (Photo from Tokyo Vegan Ramen Center's Instagram @tokyo.vegan.ramen.center)

        Finally, another vegan restaurant in this area is Mr. Farmer Omotesando. It may be difficult to find, as it is in a much deeper area of Omotesando. It is a cafe chain, but what makes this spot stand out from others is the completely vegan menu unique to this location. Their fresh vegetables are from contract farmers, and they also collaborate with local health services to promote healthy eating. On the menu they have everything from salads to sandwiches, to even vegan carrot cake and lemon baked cheesecake. They have to-go options as well, so customers can enjoy their veggie meals from the comfort of their homes.