The set also came with miso soup and a drink, making it a very filling option that’s definitely not bad for the price.īut what about the taste? In short, it was absolutely delicious. I was served a garlic and herb croquette, vegetable stir-fry, sweet potato wedges, organic green vegetable salad and brown rice. For 1, 350 yen (US$10.80) you can get the daily lunch set, which consists of a varied selection of dishes containing between 15 and 20 types of veggies. Now, onto the most important part the food. The focus here is on health and being kind to your body, so all the produce the kitchen uses are organic and there are no additives or artificial flavourings in any of their cooking. Their online menu states that they don’t use any meat, fish, or dairy, however strict vegetarians and vegans may have to ask about each specific dish as it also states that they do sometimes use katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) and other dried seafood, as well as eggs.
The interior decor is fairly simple, fitted out with wooden tables and a counter with a view into the kitchen, and there are some cute little ornaments and a few knick-knacks on sale which somehow give the restaurant a homey feel. Karan Koron Shokudo has a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere.
Today I’d like to introduce Karan Koron Shokudo, located right next to Yoyogi Uehara Station. There are, however, some vegetarian restaurants to be found in the capital, and I’m making it my mission to go around trying them all. Unlike in some countries, where even a steak restaurant will offer at least one vegetarian option, it can be difficult to find meat-free meals in Japan.