AIN SOPH. Journey Shinjuku: A Fully Vegan Restaurant Near Shinjuku-Sanchome Station
AIN SOPH. is a Tokyo-based restaurant group that describes itself on its official site as a vegan restaurant group, serving fully plant-based cuisine across its Ginza, Ikebukuro and Shinjuku branches. The Journey Shinjuku location sits directly in front of Exit C5 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station and is known for souffle-style vegan pancakes alongside savory dishes like hayashi rice and vegetable paella. Lunch service is reservation-priority and runs in a single seating, so booking ahead is recommended.
- Fully Vegan Western-Style Cafe & Restaurant
- Shinjuku
- ¥1,000–3,000
Last updated: 2026-10-10
Featured in Vegan and Vegetarian Dining in Japan: A Traveler's Guide →
Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Hours
- Weekdays: Lunch 11:30-16:00 (L.O. 15:30), Dinner 18:00-21:30 (L.O. 21:00); Weekends/holidays: Lunch 11:30-17:00 (L.O. 16:00), Dinner 18:00-21:30 (L.O. 21:00)
- Address
- Shinjuku Q Building, 3-8-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
- Nearest station
- Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Exit C5)
- Walk time
- 1 min
Last verified: 2026-10-10. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Vegetarian
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Yes Source: Based on the same official brand statement; a fully vegan menu inherently meets vegetarian criteria.
Last confirmed: 2026-10-10 - Vegan
- Yes
Halal, vegan, and vegetarian information here is not independently certified by this site — it reflects the source cited above. Always confirm current details directly with the restaurant.
What to Order
- Souffle-style vegan pancakes
- Hayashi rice
- Vegetable paella (menu items reported by multiple travel guides, confirm current availability in-store)
Location
Shinjuku Q Building, 3-8-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
Directly in front of Exit C5 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station, on the B1-2F floors of the Shinjuku Q Building. (Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Exit C5) / 1 min on foot)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to AIN SOPH. Journey Shinjuku?
- Directly in front of Exit C5 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station, on the B1-2F floors of the Shinjuku Q Building. (Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Exit C5) / 1 min on foot)
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