Brown Rice Tokyo Omotesando
Vegan
Brown Rice is a fully vegan restaurant tucked down a quiet lane just off the main Omotesando strip, operated by British skincare brand Neal's Yard Remedies. Open since 2003, it follows a macrobiotic, whole food approach rooted in traditional Japanese home cooking. The menu is small and seasonal, centered on ichiju sansai style set meals: brown rice, miso soup, pickles, and a rotating selection of vegetable dishes. Everything is organic, made in house, and served on handmade pottery from local artisans. The interior is calm and minimal, designed by Shinichiro Ogata, with a leafy terrace that makes it feel removed from the Omotesando crowds. It runs on 100% renewable energy.
Good to Know:
- The bamboo basket steamed vegetable set is the signature dish, with over ten types of seasonal vegetables and two homemade dipping sauces. The seasonal vegetable curry is also a staple. Weekday lunch sets start around ¥1,700; weekends add an appetiser and a surcharge of roughly ¥400 to ¥500, pushing sets to ¥2,700 to ¥3,000.
- Pricing is a common point of feedback. It's above average for a Tokyo lunch, and portions lean toward the refined rather than generous. The organic sourcing and the setting account for some of that, but it's worth knowing going in.
- The desserts are all vegan and gluten free. The tofu lemon cheesecake and soy ice cream are frequently mentioned.
- Reservations are recommended. Without one, expect a wait of 20 to 60 minutes during the lunch rush. There's an online virtual queue system, but reviews note it can be inconsistent.
- The restaurant is accessed through the Neal's Yard Remedies shop, which can be confusing on a first visit. Two minute walk from Omotesando Station, exit A1.
- Hours are 11:30 to 18:00. This is primarily a lunch spot; it closes earlier than most Tokyo restaurants. Closed the first Tuesday of every month.
- English menu available. Staff speak English. The crowd skews toward a polished Omotesando demographic, more ladies who lunch than backpacker casual.
More details
- Address: 5-chōme-1-8 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
- Google rating: 4.5 from 777 reviews
- Last updated: March 31, 2026
- Official website