Taiwanese Vegetarian Restaurant
Food: 4/5
Price: 2/5
Described in the 2007-2008 Tokyo Vegan Restaurant Pocketguide as "a heaven for vegetarians" and I agree. I've made the long journey (about 70mins from my current place) to Chien Fu several times because I really like the place. The restaurant is fairly spacious with an extensive menu. They have vegetarian or vegan versions of pretty much any Taiwanese/Chinese dish imaginable. Items include anything from crispy chicken with cashew nuts, miso-braised pork, sweet & sour fish, spring rolls, gyoza, ramen and even Peking duck! Set dinner menus also available. Portion sizes were about average, but my boyfriend and I found them filling.
Pros: huge menu (available in English w/pictures), good food, many vegan dishes available
Cons: far from central (23-ku) Tokyo
on 7th floor of Gran Duo building next to JR Tachikawa Station
3-2-1 Shibasaki-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo
phone: 042-540-2296
open daily 11:00-22:00 (LO 21:30)
www.nakaichifu.jp
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
FAQ
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1. Q: Who are you?
A: I'm a 24 year old female living in Tokyo and teaching English. I'm originally from the United States, but I came to Japan in August, 2007 to study Japanese. I liked it here so I decided to stay.
2. Q: Why are you writing this?
A: Simply, as a hobby. I love going to restaurants and Tokyo has some amazing ones. (Don't believe me? Check out what the 2008 Michelin Guide had to say.) I'd like to help other people living in/visiting Tokyo find quality, vegetarian/vegan cuisine.
3. Q: Are you vegetarian/vegan?
A: Not entirely. While I eat vegetarian/vegan food about 90% of the time, I also eat some fish occasionally. Two main reasons for my interest in meatless dining:
-I hate the taste of meat.
-I enjoy the health benefits of a vegetarian/semi-vegetarian diet.
4. Q: Is it difficult to be vegetarian/vegan in Japan?
A: Essentially, yes. Depending on how strict you are and where you live in Japan, the experience can vary. Based on my experiences and the experiences of others, I think it would be VERY difficult to be vegan in Japan. Because of cultural differences, the percentage of vegetarians/vegans in Japan is significantly lower than in other nations such as Canada, UK, US, Australia, India, etc. and consequently the menus at restaurants reflect this.
1. Q: Who are you?
A: I'm a 24 year old female living in Tokyo and teaching English. I'm originally from the United States, but I came to Japan in August, 2007 to study Japanese. I liked it here so I decided to stay.
2. Q: Why are you writing this?
A: Simply, as a hobby. I love going to restaurants and Tokyo has some amazing ones. (Don't believe me? Check out what the 2008 Michelin Guide had to say.) I'd like to help other people living in/visiting Tokyo find quality, vegetarian/vegan cuisine.
3. Q: Are you vegetarian/vegan?
A: Not entirely. While I eat vegetarian/vegan food about 90% of the time, I also eat some fish occasionally. Two main reasons for my interest in meatless dining:
-I hate the taste of meat.
-I enjoy the health benefits of a vegetarian/semi-vegetarian diet.
4. Q: Is it difficult to be vegetarian/vegan in Japan?
A: Essentially, yes. Depending on how strict you are and where you live in Japan, the experience can vary. Based on my experiences and the experiences of others, I think it would be VERY difficult to be vegan in Japan. Because of cultural differences, the percentage of vegetarians/vegans in Japan is significantly lower than in other nations such as Canada, UK, US, Australia, India, etc. and consequently the menus at restaurants reflect this.
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