The ¡°Big Three¡± in veggie burger making are tofu, beans and mushrooms. Japan prides itself on tofu ¡ª and by extension beans ¡ª and mushroom varieties are a mainstay of the nation¡¯s cuisine. So it shouldn¡¯t come as too much of a surprise that Japan cooks up a variety of veggie burgers.
A quick internet search can reveal a fair number of options in Tokyo. DevaDeva Cafe in Kichijoji () apparently does a mean vegan burger, and Island Veggie in Hiroo () has an extensive list of vegetarian burgers on its menu.
Burger-craving moments often arise unplanned and can happen in any neighborhood, so luckily two large chain restaurants offer a veggie option.
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