"Shojin Tan Tan Men" for 1680 yen is a must-try at this restaurant. Location/Ambiance/Menu: Located just a 1-minute walk north from Asakusa Station, on the 3rd floor of a building with a Ministop. The restaurant, called "Etsuna," caters to Oriental Vegans by not using any five pungent roots like leeks, garlic, and onions. Lunch can be enjoyed without a reservation, but dinner requires one. The atmosphere inside is calm and spacious, making it easy to savor the flavors. The friendly staff adds to the pleasant experience. Food Review: I ordered the much-anticipated "Shojin Tan Tan Men." The presentation in a deep bowl was beautiful. The soup, surprisingly mild for an Oriental Vegan dish, had a rich and sweet flavor profile. The aroma of peanuts and white sesame, combined with a gentle spiciness, created a delightful balance. The noodles were smooth on the surface and chewy inside, complementing the soup perfectly. The green sauce, made from Chinese mountain vegetable "Xiang Chun" and cucumber, was full of fragrance and umami. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes and shredded chili added a nice touch. The crunchy pickles revealed the sweetness of the vegetables when bitten into. The tea served was also delicious, with a strong sweet taste and lingering aroma. The unlimited refills made it even better. Overall, the warm and inviting atmosphere, along with the delicious Shojin Tan Tan Men, made for a delightful dining experience. Etsuna 1-9-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 3rd floor of Asakusa Ekimae Kitaguchi Building, a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station.

I have been wanting to visit this place for a while and finally my wish came true. It was a bit hard to find from the Asakusa Line exit, but it's on the 3rd floor of a Mini Stop so I didn't have to wander around. When I entered the restaurant, I was surprised by the luxurious and spacious interior, reminiscent of a high-end Chinese restaurant. I ordered the Vegan Tantanmen for 1,680 yen, and even though I ordered the large size, I found out it was free of charge, lucky me! This high-quality vegan ramen is made without any animal products or alcohol, and it's one of the best I've had. The thick noodles and the soup were excellent, and the minced meat was so good that I even questioned if it was really meat. I will definitely visit this place again when I'm nearby.

Hello everyone who loves vegetables and loves to eat♪ Today's Meat-Free Monday video features a vegan restaurant in Asakusa that I was curious about - Etsunou. It used to be the location of Kaemon (another oriental vegan restaurant). I chose the tomato sauce lunch course from the three options available, as I love tomato sauce. I went with a vegetarian friend who selected the udon lunch course. It was a luxurious lunch experience and the food was delicious. We also tried the Genki tea served in a pot, which is said to be good for improving health, and bought some as souvenirs. Additionally, we bought some vegan mooncakes available in flavors like date, matcha, and white kidney bean. They were not greasy like store-bought mooncakes and had a satisfying taste. For more details, please check out the video: https://youtu.be/X25KxqLvoRM. Enjoy!

I found out that there is a vegan restaurant in Asakusa, so I decided to go there with a friend. The building, although not very old, had an elevator that seemed a bit run down. However, when we reached the third floor and entered the restaurant, the space was spacious and open, creating a good atmosphere. The owner was Chinese, and I initially thought the cuisine would lean towards Chinese vegetarian dishes, but it turned out to be a mix of vegan creations from both Japanese and Chinese influences. The spinach soup appetizer had a base of shiitake and kombu dashi with a coconut flavor, which was a unique taste. The "salmon" appetizer was actually made of carrot-colored konjac, with the texture made from soy milk. It was interesting how vegetarian cuisine can mimic the appearance of meat so closely. The main dish was tofu wrapped with dried shiitake mushrooms, drizzled with a sauce that had a mix of Western and Chinese influences, providing a satisfying meal. The konjac "fried chicken" appetizer that resembled salmon was also included. For dessert, we had a combination of Japanese mixed rice and a Chinese-style steamed soup (including summer grass flowers). It was a curious combination. Despite the many unfamiliar flavors, the vegan dishes did not leave us feeling unsatisfied and were quite intriguing. Lunch and tea do not require reservations, but dinner does. They do not use any high-end ingredients, but organic vegetables are expensive and require a lot of effort. The 5,000 yen course menu may not appeal to those who prioritize cost-performance.

I found out about a vegetarian restaurant called Etsuna on Facebook and decided to visit with my family. Due to the ongoing pandemic, we have been getting takeout every weekend and it had been months since we last dined out as a family. I had thought that vegetarian cuisine was Japanese, but it turned out to be Chinese. It made me realize that since Buddhism originated from China, vegetarian cuisine must have also originated from there. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of a building with a Mini Stop on the 1st floor, and we had the entire place to ourselves. We opted for the 5000 yen course menu, which included a delicious potato and spinach soup, a variety of appetizers such as konjac sashimi, fried eggplant, baby corn, mushrooms, and okra, a sesame tofu dish, steamed taro and mushrooms, a plum enzyme drink, vegetable tempura, herbal soup, and mixed rice. The meal was both enjoyable and filling, and at 5500 yen per person without any service charge, it was quite reasonable. The original vegetarian cuisine is truly fascinating and deep.

Actually a teahouse. The vegetarian lunch was so-so.

The restaurant is stylish and the tantanmen is very delicious.

Everyone who loves vegetables, everyone who loves to eat, hello♪ good evening(ﾉo・ω・)ﾉ♪ Today, on January 11th, Angel Number 111, the day of Kagami Biraki (traditional Japanese ceremony of opening a Kagami mochi), and the day of the snake of the zodiac, I am posting a happy article. The first article of the year is of course... a Vegetarian Osechi (traditional Japanese New Year dishes) ( ´艸｀)ﾑﾌﾟﾌﾟ I ordered the "Fuku Osechi" one-tier osechi box from Etsunou-san, a restaurant where I have previously enjoyed lunch. The price was 11,880 yen (including tax) and shipping was 950 yen. Etsunou-san is originally a vegan oriental restaurant, so I ordered the osechi as it was. The osechi included: - Eight treasure rice (lotus seeds, natsume, kumquat, peanuts, raisins, pine nuts, Job's tears, Okinawan black sugar) - Chinese-style pickled vegetables roll - Vegetarian kimbap - Directional sushi roll (made with soy meat, spinach, aburaage, carrot, cucumber, bean sprout namul) - Vegetable tsukudani - Banana spring roll - Yuba spring roll - Enoki mushrooms in chili sauce - Organic tempeh with aromatic breadcrumbs - Shiitake mushroom simmered in star anise flavor - Vegan imitation crab miso stuffed - Mini tomato and fig sandwich - Avocado with plum enzyme homemade tofu with gold leaf - Black soybeans simmered The video with my thoughts is available for those interested. (Link provided)