Looking for vegan or vegetarian food in Fukuoka?
From dedicated plant-based cafes and restaurants with vegan-friendly menus to local Fukuoka favorites adapted for plant-based diners, here are some of Fukuoka Now’s picks for eating vegan and vegetarian around the city.
Menus and dietary accommodations may change. If you have allergies or follow a strict diet, please confirm ingredients and preparation methods with the restaurant when ordering or making a reservation.
AIGNON
At popular Fukuoka bistro AIGNON, classic French technique is put to work creating serious vegan cuisine. Everything is made in-house, from a dish that explores mushrooms in several forms to a plant-based burger made with beans and cauliflower, along with desserts prepared entirely from plant-based ingredients. Since conventional French dishes and vegan cuisine are served under the same roof, AIGNON is also a good choice when dining with people who have different dietary preferences. Advance reservations are recommended for vegan dishes and courses.
- Cuisine: French
- Options: VEGAN OPTIONS / PLANT-BASED / RESERVATION REQUIRED
- Address: Takagi Bldg. 1F, 1-15-14 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
- Web: http://aignon.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aignon2008/
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Plant-based Cafe NICE
This 100% plant-based cafe uses no meat, fish, eggs or dairy products. The menu includes burgers with chickpea-based patties, vegetable lasagna and its original soy milk ice cream, “NICE CREAM.” What stands out is that the emphasis is not simply on being vegan. Flavor comes first, making NICE equally appealing to diners who may not normally seek out plant-based food.
- Cuisine: Plant-based cafe
- Options: VEGAN / VEGETARIAN / PLANT-BASED
- Address: Le Blanc Kego 1F, 3-13-35 Kego, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
- Web: https://www.nice-plantbased.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nice_plantbased/
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Umenohana Tenjin
Umenohana is known for Japanese dishes built around soy products such as yuba and tofu, together with seasonal vegetables. Alongside its regular kaiseki cuisine, the Tenjin restaurant offers a vegan kaiseki course and vegan lunch prepared without animal products, including the dashi. For anyone wanting to experience plant-based food as a full Japanese course in a calm, traditional setting, this is an especially appealing option. Reservations are required for the vegan menus, so mention your dietary requirements when booking.
- Cuisine: Yuba, tofu and Japanese cuisine
- Options: VEGAN OPTIONS / VEGETARIAN OPTIONS / RESERVATION REQUIRED
- Address: Ayasugi Bldg. 1F, 1-15-6 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
- Web: https://www.umenohana-restaurant.co.jp/
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Sushi Shima
Sushi Shima is a traditional sushi restaurant with an unusual addition: a reservation-only vegan lunch course centered on a tonkotsu-style ramen made entirely from plant-based ingredients. The rich-looking broth is made from soy milk and vegetable stock, accompanied by seasonal small dishes and other plant-based items. It offers vegan diners a rare opportunity to sit at the counter of a serious sushi restaurant while companions can enjoy the restaurant’s regular seafood courses. Be sure to request the vegan lunch set when making your reservation.
- Cuisine: Sushi / Japanese
- Options: VEGAN OPTION / RESERVATION REQUIRED
- Address: Daini Dohi Bldg. 1F, 2-10-3 Minato, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
- Web: https://sushi-shima.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sushi_shima_fukuoka/
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Hakata Hiiragi
A good stop during a walk around central Fukuoka, Hakata Hiiragi specializes in taiyaki, the familiar fish-shaped Japanese sweet. Its homemade chunky red bean paste is made with Hokkaido-grown azuki beans, while the simple wheat-based batter contains no eggs or dairy products. Even the small amount of oil used for cooking is corn oil. Slowly baked until crisp on the outside, this is an easy and distinctly Japanese snack that vegan and vegetarian visitors can enjoy too.
- Cuisine: Taiyaki / Japanese sweets
- Options: VEGAN / VEGETARIAN
- Address: 2-4-38 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hakata_hiiragi/
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Nagahama Udon
Here, one of Fukuoka’s everyday comfort foods can be enjoyed with a plant-based broth. The shiitake udon uses dashi drawn from dried shiitake mushrooms from Oita and kombu from Hokkaido, topped with thick shiitake mushrooms simmered in a sweet and savory seasoning. Full of umami without relying on the fish-based dashi commonly used in Japanese cooking, it offers a different way to experience local udon. Only 30 servings are available each day, so arriving early is recommended.
- Cuisine: Udon
- Options: PLANT-BASED OPTION / VEGETARIAN OPTION
- Address: Minato Bldg. 102, 2-5 Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nagahamaudon/
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OREC green lab FUKUOKA
Operated by agricultural machinery manufacturer OREC, this cafe brings together the themes of agriculture, food and craftsmanship. Rice and vegetables feature prominently, with items such as germinated brown rice onigiri, rice-flour pizzas and hot sandwiches among the casual offerings. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available, making it a useful cafe for groups with different dietary preferences, while the focus on rice and agriculture gives the menu a character of its own.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Options: VEGETARIAN OPTIONS / VEGAN OPTIONS / GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS
- Address: 1-13-1 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
- Web: https://www.orec.co.jp/greenlab-fukuoka/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenlab_cafe/
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Evah Dining Macrobiotic Deli – Hakata Ippin-dori
Evah Dining has long been part of Fukuoka’s macrobiotic food scene, with brown rice and seasonal vegetables at the center of its cooking. At its Hakata Station shop, a selection of vegan-friendly bento and deli items is available for takeout. Located inside the station, it is particularly convenient for travelers looking to pick up a plant-based meal before boarding a Shinkansen or other train.
- Cuisine: Macrobiotic / Deli / Bento
- Options: VEGAN / VEGETARIAN / PLANT-BASED / TAKEOUT
- Location: Hakata Ippin-dori, Hakata Deitos 1F, JR Hakata City
- Web: https://evahdining.com/
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Vegan Deli Iwataya
Located in the basement food hall of Iwataya Main Store, this deli by Evah Dining offers bento and side dishes centered on brown rice, vegetables and soy products. Familiar Japanese flavors appear in plant-based form, including dishes using ingredients such as soy products and kuruma-fu, a traditional type of wheat gluten. Right in the heart of Tenjin, it is an easy place to stop for a takeaway meal and especially convenient for travelers looking for something to bring back to their hotel.
- Cuisine: Vegan deli / Bento
- Options: VEGAN / VEGETARIAN / PLANT-BASED / TAKEOUT
- Location: Iwataya Main Store, Main Bldg. B2F, 2-5-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
- Web: https://evahdining.com/
- Fukuoka Now article: Gourmet Plant-Based Dishes for Food Enthusiasts
Find More Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Fukuoka
This guide focuses mainly on restaurants and shops that Fukuoka Now has visited, researched or featured over the years.
For an even broader selection of vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants, the following official resources from Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City are also useful.
Fukuoka Prefecture: Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants
The official Fukuoka Prefecture tourism website, Crossroad Fukuoka, provides information on vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants around the prefecture, with listings that can be searched by area and dietary requirements.
https://www.crossroadfukuoka.jp/vegetarian-muslim
Fukuoka City: Restaurants Catering to Diverse Dietary Needs
Fukuoka City provides information on restaurants catering to a range of dietary cultures and requirements, including vegan and vegetarian diets.
https://www.fuk-univ.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/