Yorokobinoma
Tue, 31/08/10 – 5:19 | No Comment

It is sad to admit that Japanese food is the most desired but the most difficult place for vegetarians to dine out. The chefs sometimes to give up their katsuo dashi (bonito stock), which is …

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South Park and the Japanese whalers
Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2009 – 6:52 | 2 Comments

The dolphin-killing and whaling issues get the South Park treatment this week. America can watch it on Wednesday. The rest of us can check it out online just after.

The vegetarian protein quiz
Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 22:35 | One Comment
The vegetarian protein quiz

Here’s a little quiz from fitsugar.com to test your knowledge of vegetarian protein sources. Think you know which foods are best? [Have a crack at it here]

Addis
Friday, 23 Oct, 2009 – 9:43 | One Comment
Addis

Metropolis has a review of Addis this week. The editor-in-chief invited me to join him for the meal, and it blew me away. The picture in the feature is pretty honest about how the restaurant …

Kuumba du Falafel
Wednesday, 21 Oct, 2009 – 9:31 | 4 Comments
Kuumba du Falafel

Here’s the best falafel in Tokyo. I hate hyperbole as much as anyone, but this really is the best falafel in Tokyo. The editor of Metropolis sent out a Tweet flagging his article about a …

Veggie online dating
Tuesday, 20 Oct, 2009 – 0:10 | One Comment
Veggie online dating

Veggievision dating is an online global dating site for vegans and vegetarians. It’s got a fledgling Tokyo section that seems pretty easy to use. Perfect for those of you who want to know someone’s age, …

vegan bakery?
Friday, 16 Oct, 2009 – 21:27 | One Comment
vegan bakery?

Ever since Meguro station’s Atre made a few new additions to their B1 food space in March, it’s been one of my favorites for a quick “to-go” lunch.  I first pick up some good ole brown …

Sabatini vegetarian course menu
Friday, 16 Oct, 2009 – 8:01 | No Comment
Sabatini vegetarian course menu

From Metropolis this week:
One of Tokyo’s best-loved Italian restaurants, Sabatini has just broadened its appeal by introducing a multi-course vegetarian dinner (one day advanced reservation required). The ¥5,200 prix fixe meal starts with a veggie-loaded …

Pink Cow Thanksgiving feast
Thursday, 15 Oct, 2009 – 6:56 | No Comment
Pink Cow Thanksgiving feast

The next vegan feast at the Pink Cow is on Tuesday Nov 17 and will have a Thanksgiving menu. [Check it here].
Start: 8pm
Price: ¥2,800
Place: Pink Cow, Shibuya
Menu:
Stuffed tofu
Creamed peas with soy milk
Mashed potatoes
Gravy
Sautéed veg
Waldorf salad
Rosemary …

Another Freshness Vegeburger
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 19:36 | 2 Comments
Another Freshness Vegeburger

Freshness burger has launched their second veggie burger (from Oct 10). Now you can finally get Portabello mushroom in Japan, the vegetarian menu item so common in the states and abroad.
It’s flavored with balsamic wine …

Vegan breastfeeders need their B12
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 2:53 | No Comment
Vegan breastfeeders need their B12

Foodconsumer reports a study that shows breatsfeeding vegan mums need a B12 boost:
A new case report suggests that vegan mothers who breastfeed their babies should take some vitamin B12 supplements.
The report, published in the Sept. …