Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Est. 2019. Vegan izakaya serves typically two main dishes of kara-age and gyoza. Does not accept reservations. Between 12-3 pm, only lunch sets are served. May stop accepting customers during busy days if maximum capacity is reached. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm.
-
15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya PARCO (at Basement level), Tokyo, Japan
-
Loading...
-
-
Last update on 01 Feb 2025 by shjipstone
Update business info -
Added by Tomo Okabe on 24 Nov 2019
-
-
461 Reviews
First Review by Tomo Okabe
zoedec23
Points +135
amazing! - Edit
We had a very nice experience at Izakaya Masaka, the food was delicious. Personally, I am not the biggest fan of fried vegetables so I did not try these but everything else we had was very good! My non vegan boyfriend was amazed; almost more than me!
Read moreGuest
tombear
Points +101
Fantastic - Edit
Great food - Japanese & Chinese style - in a nice atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: The food!!, The friendly staff
Guest
Cocacate
Points +80
Yummy! - Edit
We shared Karaage (Yuzu pepper and Terimayo), fried broccoli and Mapo Tofu - all dishes were really tasty. Ordering via smartphone was very easy and the food came quickly. Staff was friendly, too. Will definitely go again to try other dishes.
Read moreGuest
SelIna2019
Points +74
Besser geht nicht 🫶 - Edit
Der Service und das Ambiente waren einfach super freundlich. Das leckere Essen noch dazu, das Sahnehäubchen 💚 Vor allem die Gyoza waren meine liebsten in ganz Shibuya 💪
Read morePros: Essen , Freundlichkeit , Ambiente
Guest
yungveg17
Points +1623
Izakaya option worth checking out - Edit
Seeing as there aren't a ton of vegan izakaya, I'd say this one is worth checking out. We liked the cucumber salad a lot. The gyoza and spicy karaage were just okay (I'd try a different karaage flavor next time as our was kind of dry). Reasonably priced and they'll also give you a 10% discount for their new branch in Kyoto (at the time of writing)
Read moreGuest
terezaswetikova
Points +258
Great little spot with japanese ambience - Edit
Bamboo, spicy kara age - delicious.
Read moreMapo tofu - ok if you like soft tofu
Cashew ice cream - divine (other flavours were also good, but I recommend trying this one even if this flavour wouldn’t normally intrigue you)
Was told that other types of kara age were also good but that the spicy one was the best
Guest
itsrinokt_
Points +6108
Fun experience - Edit
It reminded me of dining at a typical izakaya I used to go, but this time with a fully vegan menu to choose from.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-23
Guest
TinaLiasi
Points +1082
Love it - Edit
Amazing tasty foods, this small restaurant in the heart of Parco mall at Shibuya place. Offer a pleasant of choices, lot of vegetables, the famous miso soup and sweets. The staff was very friendly and helpful. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Tasty food , Cosy place, Friedly staff
Guest
mapogoma
Points +49
Amazing vegan karaage - Edit
Amazing vegan karaage and Mapo Tofu
Read moreGuest
matkong123
Points +85
Gas - Edit
Can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said
Read moreGuest
PlantBasedCooking
Points +62
Great little place, heavy on deep-fried - Edit
Great place. We are here right now, everything is delicious, even the non-vegan family enjoys it. We had the Mapo Tofu, Tempura green beans, deep-fried Shiitake mushrooms, spicy potato wedges, and Gyoza. Much of it is deep fried, but that's probably what kara-age is. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Great food, everyone enjoyed it , Quick service , Very central, in the heart of Shibuya
Cons: Too much deep-fried, Too much salt
Guest
NikalausChandler
Points +28
#japaneats - Edit
We tried the Kaarage Tartar and Yuzu Pepper, both were amazing! The sauces were decadent. Highly recommend both! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Fast, Delicious, Price
Cons: N/A
Guest
JoshWyatt
Points +18
INCREDIBLE Karaage! - Edit
I went for lunch and had a serve of 6 gyoza (¥800) and 4 Szechuan karaage (¥850), for a total of ¥1650 which I thought was justified given the quality of the food.
Read moreThere were a variety of other karaage flavours but I was feeling like some spice today and they certainly delivered with the Szechuan karaage! The karaage was super crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, had spectacular spices and flavour, and a lovely textured “chicken” inside (which I suspect is some variety of soy product). It came with a side of shredded cabbage (or perhaps it was lettuce?) to help wash down my tears of the delicious spiciness.
The gyoza was also exceptionally good, with a lovely slightly-charred bottom for a bit of crunch; the top was nice and soft to accentuate and complement the crunchiness.
If you’re even slightly interested in karaage, I can’t recommend this place higher!!
Food aside, the staff were very polite and professional. The dining area was VERY small, with roughly 8-10 tables in total so don’t sleep on this place?
Pros: Karaage
Cons: Limited dining area so might have to wait
Guest
Vegan.ginenGuåhan
Points +56
Best Shrooms I ever had - Edit
I love how the menu is so simple and delicious. I came here because of the highly rated food and they did not disappoint. I’m glad they opened a second location in Kyoto. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Deep fried Maitake mushrooms was my fave , Great customer service and staff, The whole menu is vegan!
TurnipForPlants
Oooh man, that’s good
Read moreGuest
LarsMueller
Points +478
Very delicious - Edit
Nice cute vegan izakaya! A bit pricy but everything was delicious😄
Read moreGuest
luigurl7
Points +458
Best Vegan Karaage I've had in Japan - Edit
This is nice to find after walking plenty in the busy streets of Shibuya. This is located in the Parco depato, in their chaos food court near the toilets (there is a map of the stalls on the east side if you get stuck). This is a small place, but at least you have an idea how long you might be waiting as you can clearly see inside and there is a waiting list by the entrance. They also have seats for those on the list. If you come in between late lunch and early dinner, you may not need to wait long. The downside is that a lot of the menu items were sold out when I went for late lunch. But I got to try their mapo tofu (which I've never had before). It was nice. I also had the fried mushrooms which was amazing, and of course, sichuan Karaage. It was sooo delicious! And the texture of the non-meat was great! I've tried a handful of Karaage at other vegan places and this is the best for me. Even after refrigerating.
Read morePros: The food, Clear expectations on wait time
Cons: A lot of sold out items for late lunch
Guest
paigebishara
Points +82
Worth going for the karaage - Edit
The karaage was absolutely delicious!!There are a few flavours to choose from, we ordered the teriyaki mayonnaise one. We also ordered the deep fried mushrooms, mapo tofu and green bean tempura. The tempura was pretty bland and the other meals were yummy but nothing spectacular - I wish we ordered more of the karaage!! Super great to see a fully vegan restaurant though!
Read moreCons: Long wait time - gets very busy
Guest
kelseyjaynex
Points +4912
The karaage 🤤 - Edit
On the basement level of Parco shopping mall in Shibuya, among a maze of other eateries. It seems super popular (for good reason!), we got there 10 minutes after opening and it was packed. It’s tiny and there aren’t many tables, but you can add your name to a book at the door and queue outside if it’s full.
Read moreMy partner and I tried the gyoza and a couple of the karaage dishes. The karaage with tartar sauce was incredible. Japanese style tartar sauce apparently has finely chopped egg and this vegan version was sooo legit! Dishes are cheap but small, I’d get more next time. Definitely recommend.
Pros: 100% vegan, humble & authentic izakaya vibe, very affordable
Guest
tofuflorence
Points +205
vegan izakaya in tokyo - Edit
visited on 28th march 2024
Read morenot a very large menu, but i was very grateful to be able to try traditional japanese izakaya dishes turned vegan. the food was good, not the best i had on my trip, but the environment was perfect and portions were good sizes.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-28
Pros: good atmosphere, convenient location, rare opportunity to experience a vegan izakaya
Guest
LAsagneRaiders
Points +67
I think about this place all the time now - Edit
I went here a few weeks back(two days in a row). The chili garlic tofu is absolutely incredible and is a must order. Only dish I would say to avoid is the vegan shrimp, the sauce is phenomenal but the vegan shrimp is bland either way. Try the sauce with anything else you order though. THE SPRING ROLLS. I'd move here if I could. I want one of the plates. If the owner reads this, I'd love a plate.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Amazingly priced
Cons: Vegan shrimp
Guest
perillaprincess
Points +74
LOVELY - Edit
I LOVED the spicy karaage here!! It was so savory, delicious, and umami-packed - pow pow hello flavor town!! Wasn’t a fan of the mayo lemon flavor but the spicy karaage more than made up for it. They’d sold out of the gyoza basically around opening time — fine, twist my arm I’ll go back 🤪
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Ambiance
Cons: Sold out of gyoza
Guest
vheegan2
Points +1164
One of my favourites in Tokyo - Edit
Went here a few years ago and then returned this trip. Was so impressed on both occasions. The karaage comes in different flavours and is delicious. The gyoza dumplings are top tier. A number of different vegetables have been used to create some gorgeous salads and side dishes. I’m certain I’ll be back here on any future Tokyo trips.
Read moreGuest
Blacktigerdog
Points +413
all day iyakaya at Shibuya Parco - Edit
Thought I’d try something new and went to Izakaya Masaka which has always been recommended to me.
Read moreIt was surprisingly crowded on a week day, and by a very young and loud crowd
I ordered the recommended black vinegar fried soy meat recommended by the shop and… Not what I expected…
Finished it up wondering if it was safe for a human to absorb that much condiment at a time. I LOVED tenzo's black vinegar flavored fried soy rice bowl, and expected something similar but nope, nothing close. Gyoza🥟 weren’t bad but better options in Tokyo.
Pros: all vegan, open all day
Cons: Tokyo has better tasting options, I dislike underground venues
Guest
Aavachan
Points +819
Great karaage, but lack of sake - Edit
Great Izakaya food for veg. People. The Karaage was really good! It's made with soy meat, so if you are not into that, I recommend the deep-fried mushrooms that tasted similarly. Fun to see so many vegan places nowadays in Japan, it wasn't the case back in 2009.
Read moreThey don't have too fun drinks, so if you want sake I recommend going to the Sake bar on the same floor!
Pros: Selection of food
Cons: Atmosphere is a bit noisy , Uncomfortable plastic chairs, No sake
Guest
KMR607
Points +410
No-frills izakaya - Edit
The karaage was good, we preferred the citrus topping, over the heavier mayo-based ones. Service is minimal, you order on your phone and only deal with staff when paying. Not a place to spend a long time.
Read moreGuest
highlandmoo
Points +343
Great Izakaya Experience - Edit
First time we came at 8-9 pm and they weren’t accepting any customers anymore, so next time we made sure to be there by 7pm.
Read moreWe had luck with no waiting time. We tried many different side dishes, because we thought they would be very small, but the portions were very filling👌🏻
A really nice opportunity to experience izakaya and try some vegan dishes.
Would totally recommend the gyoza, spring rolls, spicy vegan karaage and fried maitake mushroom.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-30
Guest
Araya_Purple
Points +34
Trop bon ! - Edit
C'était super bon !
Read moreNous avons pris des karaage, du mapo tofu et du tofu à la chinoise (bon, on les a mangé avant que je prenne des photos).
J'enlève une étoile car, nous sommes venus vers 19h30 et tout était sold out à part deux-trois plats...
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 99491 times.