How to Order Vegan Food in Japanese: Essential Phrases & Tips
- VEGGIE SUSHI JAPAN
- 6月3日
- 読了時間: 2分

The language barrier is the #1 anxiety for vegan travelers to Japan. But with just a handful of key phrases and a printed dietary card, you can navigate Tokyo's restaurants with confidence. Here's your complete guide to ordering vegan food in Japanese.
The 10 Essential Phrases
# | English | Japanese | Pronunciation |
1 | I'm vegan | 私はヴィーガンです | Watashi wa viigan desu |
2 | No meat please | 肉なしでお願いします | Niku nashi de onegaishimasu |
3 | No fish please | 魚なしでお願いします | Sakana nashi de onegaishimasu |
4 | No eggs | 卵なし | Tamago nashi |
5 | No dairy | 乳製品なし | Nyuuseihin nashi |
6 | Is this plant-based? | これは植物性ですか? | Kore wa shokubutsusei desu ka? |
7 | What is the dashi made from? | だしは何ですか? | Dashi wa nan desu ka? |
8 | Does this contain bonito? | 鰹節は入っていますか? | Katsuobushi wa haitteimasu ka? |
9 | I can eat this! | これは食べられます! | Kore wa taberaremasu! |
10 | Delicious! | 美味しいです! | Oishii desu! |
The Easiest Solution: Choose 100% Vegan Restaurants
Here's the truth: at a dedicated plant-based restaurant, you don't need any of these phrases. Everything is vegan by default. Staff understand dietary needs perfectly. The menu is designed for you. This is why we always recommend dedicated vegan restaurants as your primary dining choice in Japan.
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