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Immediately after I stepped into Saido, I knew this was going to be a restaurant that I had to write about. Nestled in a beautiful little garden corner, the entire theme of Saido is “plants”, and rightfully so.
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Saido is a completely plant-based restaurant located in the trendy neighborhood of Jiyugaoka.
Upon entering Saido’s gorgeous interior, you will be welcomed instantly by the lovely staff and feel right at home.
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How to get there:
From Shibuya station, take the red Toyoko line towards Yokohama. Jiyugaoka is on both the local and the express train. From Jiyugaoka station, it is about a 5-minute walk to this garden oasis. The entrance is just past a small flower shop.
What to try:
Saido has a beautifully curated Japanese vegan menu. It has different types of ramen as well as an unagi (eel) dish. At lunchtime, each meal comes with soup and a small amuse-bouche. The amuse-bouche is certainly amusing, with truly a creative display of the chef’s talent. As you open the top of your starter, smoke will pour out leaving you to try the “plant” that is within the jar. I have never seen anything quite like this display.
Following your starters, you have a pretty good idea of the style and effort you are going to receive in your main course. Personally, I have ordered the eel box and I was stunned. I have tried eel once many years ago, and if my memory serves correctly, the texture is spot on. This is quite difficult to perfect, so I was definitely impressed. The taste and texture of this meal were unparalleled to anything I have tried before.
With such a lovely environment and meal, Saido is definitely topping the list of the vegan food scene here in Tokyo. While it is a bit outside of the main sights and spots of Tokyo, it is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are many cafes and small shops to check out in this area as well, so it is worth a spot on the list.
Have you tried Saido before? What did you think? I would love to hear any thoughts and opinions!
Happy eating! ????
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