Ramen may have a reputation for being heavy on fatty pork, chicken or other proteins, but in Tokyo, you can find plenty of mouthwatering options that don't contain any animal products.
Restaurants make these primarily for vegans or people on plant-based diets — particularly foreign tourists, many of whom are expected to arrive in droves for the upcoming 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
Emika Iwata, a certified food analyst specializing in vegan food in Japan, has eaten over 100 types — who knew there were that many! — of vegetarian and vegan ramen across the country. These are her five favorite vegan ramen shops in Tokyo, places that serve ramen she believes will satisfy even nonvegan ramen aficionados without compromising on animal rights, health or the environment.