Komenoko - Tokyo

I recently dined at a vegan restaurant in Japan that prides itself on not using MSG or other chemical seasonings. However, I found the food to be quite bland. I... read more I recently dined at a vegan restaurant in Japan that prides itself on not using MSG or other chemical seasonings. However, I found the food to be quite bland. I ordered a Set Meal with half soy meat nuggets and half dumplings. The meal included a main dish, salad, miso soup, pickled veggies, mashed potatoes with cucumber and chickpeas, and brown rice. The soy nuggets had decent flavor but lacked crispiness. The dumplings were plain and lacked flavor. The salad was fresh and enjoyable, but the miso soup tasted more like an Italian minestrone with lots of vegetables. I would have preferred more pickled veggies as they were tasty but limited. The brown rice was bland, and the mashed potatoes were the most interesting part of the meal. Overall, the experience was mediocre, with some parts of the meal being acceptable but lacking overall. I believe vegan restaurants should strive for higher standards and not rely solely on the vegan label for a good review. I have had better food for less money and do not plan to return to this restaurant.

I always enjoy his cooking! He carefully selects his ingredients. read more I always enjoy his cooking! He carefully selects his ingredients.

My friend and I ordered the gyoza and Kara age teishoku. The teishoku came with a side dish and miso soup. Both the Kara age and gyoza were delicious! The meal... read more My friend and I ordered the gyoza and Kara age teishoku. The teishoku came with a side dish and miso soup. Both the Kara age and gyoza were delicious! The meal was balanced and tasty. I highly recommend it!

Food was really tasty. very cheap read more Food was really tasty. very cheap

I went to the location of this restaurant and couldn't find it, so I went into a nearby restaurant to ask for directions. It turned out that I had actually ente... read more I went to the location of this restaurant and couldn't find it, so I went into a nearby restaurant to ask for directions. It turned out that I had actually entered the right place. There was no English signage or menu, but the staff were very helpful in explaining that the restaurant was vegan and describing the menu items. I ordered a meal set with 'vegetable steak' as the main course, along with brown rice and miso soup. I opted for four side dishes. However, I was disappointed to discover that the 'vegetable steak' was just stir-fried vegetables with the side dishes providing most of the flavor. My companion ordered the soy meat main dish, which was tastier. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate ice cream, which turned out to be a small serving in a glass with some nuts. It was delicious but not enough for me. Overall, the effort of finding this place did not match the dining experience for me.