VEGAN STORE: A Newly opened Specialty Convenience store in Asakusa

VEGAN STORE

VEGAN STORE combines a first-floor convenience shop with a second-floor family restaurant.
It was created in response to the growing awareness around health and environmental issues in Japan, as well as to cater to vegan tourists in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Vegan friendly goods

With all of its goods being vegan-friendly, you don’t have to worry about checking the ingredients list and can enjoy a meal knowing that no animals have been harmed in the process.

Vegan Certificate Mark

VEGAN STORE sells mostly vegan products that have been certified by the Japanese NPO “Vege Project”.
It was created in 2013 by Haruko Kawano, a Kyoto University student who wanted to make the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle easier in Japan.
One example is the Nutty Bavarian’s mixed caramel nuts, which have been certified by “Vege Project” and are for sale at the Vegan Store.

Nutty Bavarian’s mixed caramel nuts

Aside from the Nutty Bavarian’s mixed caramel nuts, the Vegan Store also sells a variety of other vegan products, some of which we’ll introduce below:

Natural Farmers’ Mayo Beans, Miso Mayo, and Soy Spread

This collection of vegan-friendly mayonnaise products are made without eggs and contain no trans fatty acids.
Fermented soybean milk from Akita prefecture is combined with Shirakami Kodama yeast developed using Natural Farmers’ unique recipe.
The Mayo Beans and Miso Mayo can be used as dips, as salad dressings or as sandwich spreads, with the Soy Spread also popular on bread.

Lovechock’s Organic Raw Chocolate

Launched in the Netherlands in 2016, Lovechock is handmade chocolate that’s vegan-friendly.
It contains between 80 to 94% cacao, which is sourced from Ecuador, and a low GI organic coconut sugar for added sweetness.
Rather than being roasted, the beans are ground at a low speed and low temperature to ensure their naturally occurring antioxidants and enzymes survive.

Riz Brun Plus’ Brown Rice Noodles

Made using brown rice that’s farmed without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, these thin noodles are easy to digest and gentle on the stomach.
They cook rapidly in hot water in just a minute, making them ideal for a weeknight dinner when time is at a premium.
Aside from their original noodles, Riz Brun Plus also creates a pumpkin-flavored version.

Mitoku’s Brown Rice Snacks

If you’re looking for a snack on-the-go, these brown rice crackers are lightly baked, then seasoned with tamari soy sauce and brown rice syrup.
They’re made without yeast, flour or preservatives and feature a hint of wakame for added flavor.
You can select between Sesame, Black Sesame and Sea Vegetable options.

Vegan Soft-serve Ice cream

One of the Vegan Store’s most popular products is their soft-serve ice cream, which is created in-store using homemade nut milk combined with crushed dates.
No additives or animal-based milk products are used in the ice cream, which has a light brown appearance and a mild flavor.

If you’re a sweet tooth, we recommend adding hibiscus syrup as a topping, as the ice cream isn’t overly sweet.
You can also opt to add mixed nuts and cacao nibs on top of your ice cream for 50 yen each.

Vegan Pork and Kimchi Rice Bowl

Vegan Beef Bowl

Once you’ve browsed the vegan produce on the first floor of the Vegan Store, head upstairs to the second-floor restaurant for a hearty vegan meal.
The menu includes items such as curries, beef rice bowls and pasta dishes, with most costing around 1,000 yen.
It’s also possible to purchase pre-made lunch boxes on the first floor, then enjoy them amidst the relaxed ambiance of the second-floor dining room.

VEGAN STORE

Opening hours:
6:00 am－11:00 pm

Regular holiday:
Monday (open if Monday is a public holiday, closed the next weekday)

Access:
･ 2 minutes on foot from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station
･ 7 minutes on foot from Ginza Line Tawaramachi Statio
･ 10 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station


N.B. There is a currency exchange machine in the store if you don’t have Japanese yen.

VEGANSTORE

Tokyo Taito-ku Nishiasakusa 2-25-9

【URL】https://www.veganstore.jp/

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