Tsukiji Market
Location: Chuo City, Japan
“This is an outdoor market in Tokyo. It’s a very cool stroll even if you don’t find something to eat. There is a lot of fish and seafood, so I don’t recommend it if you have severe allergies to those things. Otherwise, most food stands sell only one or two things, so their prep areas are actually pretty safe. I was a fan of the honey-covered sweet potatoes, char-grilled calamari, and hot sake! Also, Japanese candy is phenomenal!”
@allergytravelr, who manages celiac and peanut, tree nut, shellfish, fruit, milk, soy, and wheat allergies
Komeda is □ – Higashi Ginza branch
Location: Chuo City, Japan
“This vegan restaurant has a lot of allergy-friendly foods. They do use a lot of soy, so if you have a soy allergy, it may be difficult. Delicious vegan bread with soy butter or red bean paste is a free add-on. Great main menu items and nice drinks. It’s a bit of a diner feel.”
@briiii, who manages peanut, tree nut, vegetable, egg, and sesame allergies
Gluten Free Kushiage Su
Location: Chuo City, Japan
“A 100% gluten-free karaage spot. Limited seating, so you need to make a reservation in advance. The chef is super kind.”
@gfreebasicb, who manages celiac
Passage Coffee Nihombashi
Location: Chuo City, Japan
“No food sold here, just delicious coffee and all safe for nut allergies!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Pizza Slice Commissary
Location: Chuo City, Japan
“Nut-free and surprisingly good pizza! We were exhausted and jet-lagged and wanted an easy dinner to eat at our hotel. This was perfect!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Tsujita Tsukemen Ramen Ginza
Location: Chuo City, Japan
“Delicious Tsukemen ramen with very friendly and helpful staff! All allergy information is on their website, and they are completely nut-free! So so good!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Oreno Yakiniku Ginza 4 Chome
Location: Chuo City, Japan
“Great spot in Ginza. Once I shared my allergy card, the staff shared which sauces I couldn’t use. Everything was prepared to grill with just salt and pepper.”
@shosbein, who manages celiac
Ichiran Shimbashi
Location: Minato City, Japan
“I had the katsu ramen, their main dish. Ate safely with peanut and sesame allergy. They have an allergy menu in English online to reference.”
@nickrh, who manages peanut and sesame allergies
The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon
Location: Minato City, Japan
“The bar at the Edition has the best Earl Grey gin cocktail. So refreshing! Not sure about the food, but the cocktails are on point.”
@gfreebasicb, who manages celiac
Sushi Garyu Azabu Flagshipstore
Location: Minato City, Japan
“The staff took my card and made me creative vegetarian sushi! There is also a sushi-making class. I felt safe eating here!”
@atrabucchi, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
Location: Minato City, Japan
“Amazing tea experience. I gave the server my celiac card, and they were able to modify some of the small bites, and one of the teas to be gluten-free; one of the teas has soy sauce.”
@gfreebasicb, who manages celiac
Otsuna Sushi
Location: Minato City, Japan
“Was so relieved to come across @allergytravelr’s review of Otsuna Sushi after I went down a Reddit rabbit hole of hidden allergies in some soy sauce, teriyaki, and udon around Japan.
Otsuna Sushi was an incredible restaurant with beautiful decor and ambience. They were established over 130 years ago and boast one of the most famous inari in Japan! And once you try them, there’s no question why. The texture and flavouring are so special, the hostess assured us there were no nuts in the restaurant, and this was a wonderful experience. For 12 pieces, hot green tea, and soup, we paid about $13 USD.”
@nutfreefun, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu
Location: Minato City, Japan
“This izakaya was the inspiration for the famous fight scene in Kill Bill. Slightly touristy, but excellent food, and it was the easiest restaurant to communicate/make reservations with from the US. I exchanged multiple emails with the restaurant informing them of the nut allergies, and they wrote back asking for clarification on the allergy (if it was peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame). I said no sesame and they said they would make our visit safe. I don’t believe they have any nuts. Couldn’t identify any prior to making the reservation, and never saw anything containing nuts on the menu. Despite my email conversation, I still shared an allergy card, translating the severity of the allergy that I purchased from Select Wisely, with the waitstaff. Great experience and super fun environment!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Afuri Roppongi Hills
Location: Minato City, Japan
“My first meal after landing in Japan. I showed my card, and they said the vegetarian ramen was safe and it was incredible!”
@atrabucchi, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Pizza 4P’s Tokyo
Location: Minato City, Japan
“The waiter took my card to ask the chef about my allergies. He didn’t speak English but would use Google Translate and was helpful. My pizza had a green sauce, which always makes me nervous with nuts, but he came back with a Google translation of the ingredients, making me feel safe! It was an awesome meal—Italian/ Japanese fusion!”
@atrabucchi, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Japanese Fine Dining Yamazato
Location: Minato City, Japan
“Went here one night since it was in our hotel, and we were exhausted. I got a vegetable udon soup, and the waitress took my card back and confirmed with me that everything was safe, even confirming they left something off, so I felt very safe. It was very good but also pricey.”
@atrabucchi, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Gluten Free T’s Kitchen
Location: Minato City, Japan
“If you’re gluten-free, you can’t go to Tokyo without eating here! 100% gluten-free restaurant that has all your favorite Japanese foods but gluten-free: takoyaki, tempura, fried chicken, gyoza, okonomiyaki, and beer. I was in heaven. Everything was super tasty!”
@gfmeg, who manages a gluten intolerance
Marger Burger
Location: Shibuya, Japan
“Chef was great! We communicated about my allergens and cross-contamination via Google Translate, and she was very patient and understanding. Served my burger without a bun to be extra safe, which I appreciated!”
@clarekirch, who manages peanut, egg, and milk allergies
Shimbu Sakiya Ramen
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“Gluten-free ramen AND fried chicken?! Now that’s gluten-free heaven. Check out this ramen shop in Tokyo—they use brown rice noodles, and their menu is labeled with the gluten-free options. You order at the kiosk outside, then give the staff your ticket. They seat you, and then your food is ready shortly after. This was such a warm, comforting meal my first night in Tokyo.”
@gfmeg, who manages a gluten intolerance
Strawberry Fetish
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“I got the strawberry tanghulu here and it was lovely! They only have fruits (strawberries and grapes) and marshmallows there, so no allergy problems! The staff understood my allergies, and I definitely recommend it!”
@issariver, who manages tree nut allergies
Oxomoco
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“Made a reservation online prior to our trip. They specifically asked about allergies when doing so. When we arrived at this small counter restaurant, the chef immediately acknowledged the allergy and asked if sesame was okay. The chef spoke perfect English (he was not Japanese) and said they have no nuts. The menu is very small, but delicious. This is the Tokyo location of the Michelin-starred Brooklyn restaurant. Very good understanding of allergies and very good service!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu Harajuku
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“Allergy aware.”
@steamy, who manages shellfish allergies
7-Eleven Harajuku Takeshita-dori Store
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“Great place to grab lunch or a snack. We ended up eating a snack here because a lot of the food stalls in Harajuku were not safe, or people didn’t speak English or Japanese, so our allergy cards were ineffective. Allergens are all listed in English for hot food and can be translated via Google Translate for packaged ones.”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Miyashita Cafe
Location: Shibuya, Japan
“I was so excited to find safe soft serve! I got vanilla soft serve with a strawberry on top. It’s definitely a richer and creamier soft serve, which was really interesting to try, and they have very limited/no products with nuts.”
@nallergy, who manages tree nut allergies
Long! Longer!! Longest!!!
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“No nuts of any kind here! We felt very safe ordering from here, and it was delicious. I recommend the butter soy sauce flavor! Some locations also have very tall ice cream, which we didn’t try, but looked safe for nut allergies.”
@issariver, who manages tree nut allergies
Cat Cafe Moff Cute Cube 原宿店
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“Super cute cat café that is very clean and only serves drinks! No nuts!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Candy A Go Go!
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“Tons of candy, both packaged and in bins. We only focused on packaged because we generally can’t buy anything out of bins due to cross-contamination, but everything we Google translated was safe! I didn’t see anything nutty either. Lots to choose from!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Café Mori no Terrace
Location: Shibuya, Japan
“Maybe we were just dying of thirst, but this place was great. I didn’t see a single nut, and the employees made sure to compare my allergy card with all their labels. I had the seasonal mint chocolate ice cream, which was pretty good, and a sip of the sparkling mint and lime beverage, which is super refreshing and a must-have in the heat. There’s most likely something safe for anyone, and it was not a bad experience!”
@issariver, who manages tree nut allergies
Chiku Chiku Cafe
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“We were walk-ins but still managed to get in, but I recommend showing up early and booking a time slot to avoid any stress. They had zero food, so no allergy problems! They had coffee and tea (oolong and green) and water. The hedgehogs were adorable, and you got to hold them! I definitely recommend this place!”
@issariver, who manages tree nut allergies
Mipig Cafe
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“This mini pig cafe in Harajuku was fun, and they only serve pig-shaped donuts. I emailed them prior to our visit and was provided with a list of allergens. They contain almonds, egg, milk, wheat, and soy. Almonds aren’t an issue for us, and you have to order the donuts, so easy to avoid them altogether if allergic.”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Sweet XO Good Grief 原宿竹下通り店
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“Safe cotton candy!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
My Bánh Mì by Gluten Free Tokyo
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“A gluten-free banh mi restaurant in Harajuku! I’ll be honest—the food wasn’t great, but it was at least safe and super fresh. Definitely recommend if you are in need of a gluten-free meal!”
@gfreebasicb, who manages celiac
Pico de Gallo
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“Small 4-seat Mexican place. Small menu and English-speaking owner. Noted my sesame and peanut allergen and said everything was fine. Enjoyable meal. Got the quesadilla.”
@nickrh, who manages peanut and sesame allergies
Ricehack Gluten-Free Bakery
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“100% gluten-free bakery with the best pizza, savory pastries, and bread. Located in Harajuku.”
@gfreebasicb, who manages celiac
Koffee Mameya
Location: Shibuya City, Japan
“The best coffee we had in Japan. Such a cool coffee shop in Harajuku. No food.”
@gfreebasicb, who manages celiac
Tencups Cafe & Cocktail Bar
Location: Shibuya, Japan
“Such an awesome place! They all speak fluent English and are from the States—which made it super easy to communicate. Awesome food and cocktails, and super friendly staff. You can order stuff to your liking here as well.”
@cassiejo, who manages peanut, tree nut, coconut, milk, and sesame allergies
Brasserie Vicky’s
Location: Shinjuku City, Japan
“The service was very proactive and attentive. They fully understood what to do once they saw my allergy card, and the kitchen was one of the cleanest we’ve ever seen. There was a menu with several images of dishes, all of which were very accurate. Everyone in my family ordered vastly different dishes, and they were all delicious. I safely enjoyed the Club Sandwich with chips. I’m excited to come back for breakfast!
Edit: We came back for breakfast. Very diverse buffet with plenty of options! Everything was labeled for about 20 allergens, and I was able to safely have a hotel pastry for the first time. One of the best breakfast buffets we’ve ever seen!”
@issariver, who manages tree nut allergies
Cooking Sun Tokyo
Location: Shinjuku City, Japan
“Cooking Sun teaches cooking classes. I emailed them prior to our trip to make sure they don’t use any nuts, and they asked if sesame was okay, and assured us that no nuts are used there. We took a 3-hour sushi-making class. Our family was with four others, and they asked the group about any food allergies again, so something they take seriously. This was one of our favorite activities, and they couldn’t be nicer there. Totally recommend!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Sushi Mon Shinjuku
Location: Shinjuku City, Japan
“Waitress changed her gloves for me!”
@clarekirch, who manages peanut, egg, and milk allergies
Savoy Kaminarimon
Location: Taito City, Japan
“Very simple menu— probably the best Neapolitan pizza I’ve ever had.”
@atrabucchi, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Shochiku-en Cafe
Location: Taito City, Japan
“Great vegan cafe. My son loves the rainbow cake! They do have nuts in food here, but my son was able to eat without issue. The rainbow cake contains soy.”
@briiii, who manages peanut, tree nut, vegetable, egg, and sesame allergies
Hatoya Asakusa
Location: Taito City, Japan
“Amazing strawberry matcha latte. Prepare for a long line, but it is so, so worth it! Also has oat milk!”
@floatingr0ck, who manages a milk allergy
Benitsuru
Location: Taito City, Japan
“This is THE spot for gluten-free fluffy pancakes in Tokyo, Japan. They are made from rice flour, so there is no gluten. You can choose different toppings for your pancakes and watch as they make them in front of you. It tastes just like the real thing—my family (who is not gluten-free) loved them! Make sure to get there before they open to make a reservation (it requires a deposit) and then return for your scheduled time.”
@gfmeg, who manages a gluten intolerance
Yansando Yakiniku Ueno-ekimae
Location: Taito City, Japan
“Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ); ask for meat with just salt, no marinade. Use a separate grill from other diners to avoid cross-contact. Not sure if the salad dressing or side dishes are gluten-free (I’m intolerant, not celiac, so I was ok). I recommend asking the server. My mom is Japanese, so she communicated for me.”
@gfmeg, who manages a gluten intolerance
Suzukien Asakusa Matcha Gelato
Location: Taito City, Japan
“Different levels of intensity of matcha ice cream, plus some other flavors. No gluten or nuts in matcha levels flavors.”
@gfmeg, who manages a gluten intolerance
Nakamise-dori Street
Location: Taito City, Japan
“This outdoor market in Asakusa has lots of food vendors and souvenir shops. You just have to ask about specific allergens. They have allergens written in Japanese!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Yohei
Location: Taito City, Japan
“This place is considered a Japanese confectionery shop. We tried these small soy buns on a skewer and these blue drinks topped with ice cream. Used our allergy card to make sure all was safe, and it was nut-free! Fun little snack in Asakusa market!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Taco-Taco Asakusa Koromo Brothers
Location: Taito City, Japan
“Staff carefully examined our allergy card and checked with the kitchen to ensure everything was safe. We ordered the beef potato rings and bean paste croquette. SO delicious!”
@lbedwell, who manages peanut and tree nut allergies
Ginkado
Location: Taito City, Japan
“Such a cute strawberry stand! I got strawberry and vanilla swirl soft serve in a cup with strawberries. There are nuts in the cookie they usually put on top, so make sure to ask for that to be removed. The staff was very helpful, though—the girl making my ice cream remade it three times to make sure that it was safe for me!”
@nallergy, who manages tree nut allergies
Mino Sushi
Location: Taito City, Japan
“We were the only customers in this tiny sushi shop for chef’s choice omakase before we went to the Tokyo Dome for a baseball game. The chef prepared the nigiri right in front of us and understood my allergies with no problem. So delicious!”
@noella, who manages peanut, tree nut, and coconut allergies
