Jain restaurants in tokyo
In Tokyo, pure “Jain-only” restaurants are not really there, but a few Indian / vegetarian places are known to prepare Jain food on request:
1. Nataraj (Indian Vegetarian) – multiple branches
- 100% vegetarian Indian chain in Tokyo.
- They explicitly mention that Jain meals can be prepared on request. ( jainknowledge.com)
2. Veg Kitchen Tokyo (Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan)
- Fully vegetarian/vegan restaurant serving Indian food.
- Their description clearly says they serve Jain and vegan food. ( vegkitchentokyodotcom.wordpress.com)
3. Nirvanam (South Indian)
- Indian restaurant (several branches in Tokyo).
- Known to be open to Jain requests if you ask in advance (simple curries, rice, etc. without onion/garlic and roots). ( getset4japan.com)
4. Govinda’s (ISKCON Tokyo)
- Temple kitchen / restaurant, no onion and no garlic by default.
- Often can adjust closer to Jain (avoid roots etc.) if you explain clearly. ( getset4japan.com)
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How to ask for Jain food in Tokyo
Wherever you go, clearly say (or show on paper):
- No onion, no garlic
- No potato, carrot, radish and other root vegetables
- No mushroom
- No egg, meat, fish
- No alcohol, no mirin (sweet cooking wine), no sake
- No fish stock / dashi / katsuobushi
Most Jain travellers in Japan rely on Indian vegetarian places + clear instructions, and sometimes cook themselves. ( risingdestinations.com)
For a simple Jain-friendly Japan food guide (including Tokyo), you can read more here