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Asakusa Station (Tobu/Toei/Tokyo Metro)

Creative Shojin Cuisine

injoy

All veganSome allium-free
¥2,000〜¥4,000〜
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Etsuno (悦納, injoy) is a rare restaurant in the Asakusa area that serves shojin (精進, Buddhist vegetarian) cuisine and Oriental vegan cuisine without the "five pungent roots" (Chinese chives, garlic, leeks/onions, asatsuki / chives, and rakkyo / scallion-like onion). The name "injoy" means a pure joy that wells up from within - one's true inner self - and the philosophy is to bring joy to the heart through food and service. It is supported by Buddhist practitioners who avoid the five pungent roots and by guests with a stricter vegan orientation.

— Stricter than vegan

The signature is shojin and Oriental vegan cuisine that uses none of the "five pungent roots" (Chinese chives, garlic, leeks/onions, asatsuki / chives, and rakkyo / scallion-like onion). In Buddhist training thought, the five pungent roots are believed to disturb the mind and hinder spiritual practice, and people who avoid them in daily life are called "Oriental vegans." Etsuno's cuisine has a stricter standard than typical "vegan" food, made as a way to settle the heart through eating. Kung Fu tea (茶藝, Chinese tea ceremony) is also served, so guests can enjoy traditional Taiwanese tea culture. The restaurant also hosts cooking classes such as "Oriental Vegan Chimaki Making," functioning as a place for international cultural exchange. The name "Etsuno" (悦納, "injoy") expresses pure joy from one's true inner self and the act of accepting that joy.

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2025.11.28

“Chinese Tea and Shojin — A Hideaway in Asakusa”

A shojin cuisine restaurant where you can enjoy Chinese tea and oriental-vegan meals, 1 minute on foot from Asakusa Station and 6 minutes on foot from Sensoji's Kaminarimon. ✅ No animal-derived ingredients ✅ No gokun (five pungent vegetables) ✅ No alcohol You can enjoy tantanmen, bibimbap, pasta, and more. This time I ordered the shojin bibimbap (2,550 yen). The spice level is restrained and no gokun is included — a gentle flavor ☺️ The meal comes with Chinese tea as a set 🫖 With wonderful tea-ware, I enjoyed a relaxing, luxurious tea time ✨ The shop is spacious, but seating is limited, so on very busy days you may be asked to share a table…! If not reserved, visiting in groups of 2-4 is recommended. Private rooms can be rented for an extra fee, useful for gatherings or events. The shop is on the 3rd floor, but the elevator goes up, and from there it's a spacious step-free area — easy to enter with a stroller! They also support international exchange events, making it a popular spot for travelers too ✈ When visiting Asakusa, please give it a try 😊
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体調不良をきっかけに、3年前より菜食生活を心掛けています。IgG(遅発型アレルギー)で卵乳NGです。 料理が出来ないので、身体にやさしい美味しいお店を見つけるのが趣味です🙌🌱 皆さんに知って欲しい素敵なお店をシェアしていきたいと思います☺️どうぞよろしくお願いします✨

  • 🙋 Myself
    • ⚗️Food Intolerance & Sensitivity: Lactose Intolerance
    • 🌱Vegan / Vegetarian
    • 🛡️Food Allergy: Egg、Milk