Shojin Ryori Daigo
Sample the all-natural, meat-free cuisine of historic Japanese Buddhism at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo's historic Seishoji Temple.
Restaurant Details
This Tokyo restaurant in Roppongi specializes in shojin ryori, which translates to “the food of the devoted.” This is the vegetable- and tofu-based cuisine which was developed in the Buddhist temples of Japan.
Since 1950, the menu at Shojin Ryori Daigo has stood testament to the incredible variety of this historic cuisine. Even more impressive is the fact that Daigo had a 15-year streak in which it held two Michelin stars. The World's 50 Best Restaurants once called it the "best shojin ryori on the planet," and one would be hard-pressed to disagree. Head chef Nomura Yusuke was also awarded the Michelin Green Star for sustainability in 2025.
There are four different set course meals to choose from, the exact content of which changes every three weeks to make the most of the seasonal produce. Regardless of season, guests can expect a range of vegetables like Kamo eggplant, corn and yam, as well as even Western vegetables like artichoke — thanks to Chef Nomura's extensive experience in overseas restaurants.
A sense of nature is brought to several of the dining rooms through views of the beautiful, mossy, temple-like garden which runs along the length of the building. All of the seating is in such private tatami rooms, which can accommodate groups of up to 58.
Situated somewhere between Roppongi and Ginza, Shojin Ryori Daigo is set at the foot of Mt Atago, the highest mountain in the Tokyo city limits (now dwarfed by modern buildings). It's a strange place for a temple, but the novelty of Michelin-starred dining in one of Japan's most famous temples in the middle of its most cosmopolitan districts simply has to be experienced.
Michelin Guide:
2008 - 2 Michelin Stars
2023 - 1 Michelin Star
2025 - 1 Michelin Star, Green Star
In an elegant private room, relax and enjoy Shojin cuisine during a casual lunch, featuring 9 courses.
In an elegant private room, relax and enjoy Shojin cuisine during a casual lunch, featuring 9 courses.
For those who are new to the Buddhist cuisine, shojin ryori, this 11-course meal is highly recommended as an introduction to the cuisine.
For those who are new to the Buddhist cuisine, shojin ryori, this 11-course meal is highly recommended as an introduction to the cuisine.
During this 13-course meal in a luxurious private room, enjoy Shojin cuisine to the fullest, tasting seasonal delicacies, vegetable tempura, and homemade buckwheat noodles.
During this 13-course meal in a luxurious private room, enjoy Shojin cuisine to the fullest, tasting seasonal delicacies, vegetable tempura, and homemade buckwheat noodles.
Orchid Kaiseki, Daigo’s most highly-recommended course, allows guests to revel in the Buddhist cuisine, tasting a variety of colorful, seasonal, and plant-based dishes. This deluxe 15-course meal introduces dishes such as Japanese-style mushroom risotto and a wide range of seasonal delicacies.
Orchid Kaiseki, Daigo’s most highly-recommended course, allows guests to revel in the Buddhist cuisine, tasting a variety of colorful, seasonal, and plant-based dishes. This deluxe 15-course meal introduces dishes such as Japanese-style mushroom risotto and a wide range of seasonal delicacies.
Shojin Ryori Daigo Remarks
A small amount of bonito flakes (katsuobushi) and eggs are used in some dishes, so the food at the restaurant is not entirely vegetarian by default.
To request a course meal that’s free of animal ingredients, guests are requested to inform the restaurant when making a reservation.
Shojin Ryori Daigo Business Days
Shojin Ryori Daigo Address
2-3-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0002
Shojin Ryori Daigo Access Info
Shojin Ryori Daigo is a 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, or a 3-minute walk from Exit A5 of Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line.
Shojin Ryori Daigo Phone Number
Shojin Ryori Daigo Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 72 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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We dined in a private dining room with a Japanese Zen garden outside. The 15 courses they served were all delicately displayed and delicious. We were impressed by how vegetarian food can have such ...read more
Recommended if you want to try some vegetarian/non meat cuisine even if you're a meat eater Service was great
The staff was absolutely wonderful and I was surprised at how good everyone’s English was. They were so kind and even walked me out through the garden after my meal. The food was absolutely delicio...read more
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