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9 Vegan Restaurants in Fukuoka You Have to Try (2024)

I spent a week in Fukuoka, Japan and enjoyed the vegan food. While Fukuoka doesn’t have as many vegan restaurants as Osaka or Tokyo, the vegan food options were plenty.

I also found that Fukuoka had more healthy dishes along with western cuisine options.

Here’s all of the vegan food and vegan restaurants I tried in Fukuoka, along with my reviews, tips, and costs for each vegan restaurant.

Plus, a list of vegan Fukuoka restaurants I didn’t get to, but would try next time!

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📖 Make sure to read my Essential Vegan in Japan Travel Guide (updated 2024).

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1. Evah Macrobiotic Vegan Dining

Another vegan lunch set from Evah Macrobiotic Dining in Fukuoka, Japan, with miso soup, brown rice, salad, a breaded patty, and side dishes including macaroni salad and seaweed.

Address: 3-1 Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0027, Japan

Hours: open daily, 10am-7pm

Price range: 1155 yen for lunch set ($7 USD)

Page + all locations: evahdining.com/shops

Evah Macrobiotic Vegan Dining is a vegan chain in Fukuoka, but only one location has a sit-down restaurant, located inside the Hakata Riverain Mall on the first floor.

A vegan lunch set from Evah Macrobiotic Dining in Fukuoka, Japan, featuring miso soup, brown rice, salad, breaded croquettes, and various side dishes.

This was a staple for me as it was walking distance from my stay. I actually ate here four times! The food was filling, good quality, and affordable.

Each time I got the lunch set that comes with rice, soup, vegetable sides, and a vegan protein. The other option is a pasta set.

Tip:

  • At each location you can buy vegan bento sets, which are discounted at night before closing.

I got vegan bento boxes to go for my flight back to Tokyo for around 3 USD.

A macrobiotic vegan bento box from Evah Dining in Fukuoka, Japan, featuring rice, tofu, vegetables, a patty, and a side of macaroni salad.

On the last time I went, they gave me vegan milk to go, which was so nice of them!

A person holding a carton of Alpro oat milk while sitting on the grass at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka, Japan.

2. Hakata Hiiragi Taiyaki

Two whole vegan taiyaki pastries shaped like fish, served on a white napkin in Fukuoka, Japan.

Address: 2 Chome-4-38 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0041, Japan

Hours: 10AM-7PM, closed on Sundays

Price: 180 yen each (about $1 USD)

Taiyaki is a fish-shaped pastry that’s typically filled with sweet red bean paste.

Close-up of a hand holding a partially eaten taiyaki, a fish-shaped pastry filled with red bean paste, in Fukuoka, Japan.

Taiyaki is usually not vegan, so it was great being able to try it for the first time! (If you’re visiting Tokyo, they also have vegan taiyaki at Taiyaki Hiiragi.)

Tip:

  • It’s better fresh and eaten on the spot. I walked 20 minutes, and they lost its crisp. I went again and ate it on the small bench there, and it was much better!
  • Their soft serve is not vegan, only vegetarian.

3. Rota Cafe Daimyo Honten

A colorful vegan lunch set from Rota Cafe Daimyo Honten in Fukuoka, Japan, including rice, salad, pickled vegetables, and a cup of coffee.

Address: Japan, 〒810-0014 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Hirao, 1 Chome−3−25 KyYakuin 1F

Hours: 11 AM–5 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Price range: 1700-2000 yen ($11-12 USD) for sets, around 600 yen ($4 USD for desserts)

Page: instagram.com/rotacafe_fukuoka

This all-vegan restaurant is located in beautiful cafe with plenty of seating.

I got the special Rota lunch plate with miso soup, vegan protein, rice, salad, and sides, along with coffee.

The vegetables were fresh, but for comparison’s sake, I preferred the similar lunch set at Evah’s as it had more flavor.

4. Sonu Sonu

A vegan cheeseburger with a side of fries and a cappuccino at Sonu Sonu restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan.

Address: Japan, 〒810-0001 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Tenjin, 3 Chome−6−29 1F

Hours: Opens daily at 8am, closing times vary

Price range: Around 1200 yen ($7)

Page: www.instagram.com/sonusonu_fukuoka

Sonu Sonu is located in downtown Tenjin, and is probably my 2nd favorite vegan restaurant in Fukuoka after Evah.

As other reviewers have said, service is just okay and the menu can be limited.

But the food was really good!

Close-up view of a plant-based cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese from Cafe NICE in Fukuoka, Japan.

I got the vegan cheese burger which was really flavorful and I enjoyed the latte.

Tip:

  • You scan a QR code and place the order on your phone, then pay after at the counter.
  • Their taco meat plate is another popular dish.

5. Plant-based Cafe NICE

A plant-based cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, served at Cafe NICE in Fukuoka, Japan, accompanied by potato wedges and a salad.

Address: Japan, 〒810-0023 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Kego, 3 Chome−13−35 ル・ブラン警固 1F

Hours: Closed on Mondays, opens at 11:30AM, closing time varies

Price range: Around 1300 yen ($8 USD)

Page: www.instagram.com/nice_plantbased

This all-vegan restaurant in Fukuoka is a burger spot with different burger topping variations.

I got the cheese burger for 1315 yen + sweet potato fries for 660 yen. Each burger comes with a really tasty side salad.

A plant-based cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, served at Cafe NICE in Fukuoka, Japan, accompanied by potato wedges and a salad.

The burger was good and filling with fresh ingredients. I did however preferred the other burger at Sonu Sonu.

Tip:

  • Ask for the English menu.
  • Seating is one big table, but it’s a nice cozy vibe and the owner/staff is friendly.

Day Trip from Fukuoka

Two wrapped Umegae mochi, a traditional Japanese sweet, held up in a bustling street at Dazaifu Tenmangu during a day trip from Fukuoka, Japan.
A hand holding a partially eaten Umegae mochi, a rice cake filled with red bean paste, wrapped in paper at Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka, Japan.

I also took a day trip to Dazaifu Tenmangu. The popular umegae mochi you’ll see at a lot of vendors is vegan! This mochi has sweet red bean filling inside but is grilled.

It’s best eaten warm and on the spot!

More Vegan Food in Fukuoka

These were the vegan restaurants and vegan food I didn’t try in Fukuoka, and would try on a next trip.

6. Vegan Shokudo Funadeya

Address: 3 Chome-17-12 Hiyoshi, Koga, Fukuoka 811-3106, Japan

Hours: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Food: Burgers, vegetable plates, desserts

I really wanted to eat here, but the opening hours didn’t work with my schedule. It’s located farther from center, but near Shingu beach, which I recommend visiting for a secluded beach!

7. Recell Kitchen

Address: Japan, 〒810-0021 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Imaizumi, 1 Chome−1−4 石松ビル1F

Hours: Open daily from 9AM-8PM

Food: Curry and raw desserts

When I went here, they were closed for a seminar sadly. Reviews online are just okay, but the food looks good!

8. Soy Stories

Address: Japan, 〒810-0022 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Yakuin, 2 Chome−2−24 チサンマンション第3博多 1F

Hours: Open daily from 11AM-10PM

Food: Vegan gluten-free donuts, waffles, and ice cream!

9. Bugoro

Address: Japan, 〒810-0044 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Ropponmatsu, 1 Chome−6−10 101 cobaco

Hours: 12PM-5:30PM

Food: Vegan ramen and desserts

This was the only place in Fukuoka that I found that serves a vegan version of the famous Hakata ramen, but they only have space for three people, so I try for it. Next time!

Each ramen set is 3,500 yen ($22 USD) which comes with a drink and vegan dessert.

Other vegan Fukuoka restaurants or vegan options to check out:

Chandan Cafe (Salads, curries, smoothies)

TOFFEE park (Soy milk drinks, right by the river)

Kafe Toruko (not vegan, but has vegan Turkish food)

CoCo Ichibanya (chain, serves a vegetable curry option)

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