RESTAURANTS, BARS AND CAFES IN AOYAMA
The Aoyama area is known for its wide array of organic and vegetarian dining options. Japan has not quite caught up with the rest of the world when it comes to natural eating, but Aoyama is the place to go for those looking for all-natural food options. Of course, there are plenty of other types of food to be found as well, including both international and Japanese cuisine.
Farmers Market at UNU
青山ファーマーズマーケット
On Saturdays and Sundays, just outside of the United Nations University, you can find many stalls and food trucks selling boxed meals, produce, handcrafts and other things one would expect to find at a farmers market. This is a very convenient option for vegetarians and live music is also occasionally performed here.
Address
5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
東京都渋谷区神宮前5–53–70
Hours
10:00-16:00 weekends only
Telephone
03-5459-4934
Garden Cafe
ガーデン カフェ
Close by Gaienmae station, Garden Café is run by a salon and spa called Sincere Garden, which is very popular with women living in the area. The cafe has a seasonal menu with curries, salads and Asian fusion dishes. The ingredients are all organic and while not all of the dishes are purely vegetarian, there are plenty of veggie items on the menu.
Address
3-5-4 Kitaaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
東京都港区北青山3–5–4
Hours
11:30-20:00
Telephone
03-5775-7375
Malay Asian Cuisine
マレーアジアンクイジーン
This is one of the best restaurants in the area, with delicious halal Asian food and friendly multilingual staff. At lunch time you order your main meal from the menu while soup, salad and tea/coffee is served buffet style.
Address
2F Sanwa Aoyama, 2-9-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
東京都渋谷区渋谷2-9-9 SANWA青山ビル2Ｆ
Hours
11:00-22:00
Telephone
03-3486-1388
Marzac
マルザック
This restaurant is known for its selection of grilled meats and red wines. It often seems to be filled up with a young, well-dressed crowd. There are many different wines to choose from, including French, Italian and American wines for around ¥500 a glass.
Address
2-2-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
渋谷区渋谷2-2-3 ルカビルⅡ1F
Hours
18:00 until late
Telephone
03-6418-5063
Muji Cafe
CAFE＆MEAL MUJI 南青山
This is a cafe run by the popular Muji company. They have a variety of salads, meats and other cooked dishes from around the world. You can get a set of 3 items with a side of rice for around ¥800. The food here is pretty good but probably won’t be filling enough for most people. There’s also a wide selection of baked goods by the entrance.
Address
5-11-9 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku
東京都港区南青山5-11-9
Hours
9:00-22:00, 11:00 – 9:00 on Sun.
Telephone
03-5468-2368
Nataraj
ナタラジ青山店
This is a delicious vegetarian Indian restaurant near Gaienmae Station. They serve different types of meatless curries using all kinds of vegetables and lentils. A basic meal of curry and rice or naan will set you back around ¥1500. Reservations can be made through their web site.
Address
2-22-19 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku
港区南青山2-22-19 三和青山ビルB1F
Hours
11:30-15:00, 18:00 – 23:00
Telephone
03-5474-0510
Natural House
ナチュラルハウス
This is an organic supermarket located on Aoyama-dori, shortly before the intersection with Omotesando. The prices are pretty outrageous, but organic supermarkets are actually quite rare in Tokyo so this is still worth checking out for those making an effort to eat organic.
Address
3-6-18 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku
東京都港区北青山3-6-18
Hours
10:00 – 22:00
Telephone
03-3498-2277
Pure Cafe
ピュアカフェ
For the health-conscious and vegetarian, Pure Café is a great choice for its soup, salads and sandwiches. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a nice selection of organic coffee, wine, sake and beer. A lunch set only costs around ¥1200 but a salad at dinner time can cost nearly as much.
Address
5-5-21 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku
東京都港区南青山5-5-21
Hours
8:30 – 22:00
Telephone
03-5466-2611
Sky High
スカイハイ
Sky High is a raw organic juice shop with sky high prices. The average drink costs around ¥1,000, but at least they taste delicious. There’s even a “liver detox” blend which might be useful after a long night out.
Address
Aoyama TN Bldg., 2-3-4 Shibuya
渋谷区渋谷2-3-4青山TNビル
Hours
11:00-20:00, 12:00 – 17:00 on Sun.
Telephone
03-6427-2717
Aoyama Zero Cafe
ゼロ アオヤマ
Zero is a small nightclub that functions as a cafe during daytime hours. They serve set lunches such as chicken rice, om-rice (rice inside of an omelette) and green curry. The space, conveniently located just off of Aoyama-dori, is also host to workshops and even yoga classes.
Address
1F Aoyama FM Bldg., 2-8-10 Shibuya
渋谷区渋谷2-8-10 青山FMビル1F
Hours
Check schedule
Telephone
03-3797-9933
