OVERVIEW

SOJO Esperanto-Vegana Kafejo is a cozy, culturally rich vegan café tucked near Waseda University, just a short walk from Waseda Station. Since opening in April 2017, it has enchanted guests with its fusion of Esperanto flair and compassionate cuisine. The café’s modest size — seating around 8–14 people — and decorative touches (Esperanto texts, plant-based paraphernalia) foster a uniquely welcoming, homey atmosphere.

All menu items are entirely plant-based and crafted with care by the owner-chef, who is fluent in Esperanto. The café embodies two green philosophies—Esperanto and veganism—a pairing that emphasizes equality, harmony, and inclusivity.

THE RESTAURANT

SOJO delivers home-style vegan fare with rotating daily menus, presented in Esperanto:

• Menu of the Day – Includes hearty vegetable plates with brown rice, soup, and salad (~¥1,000)

• Chickpea Curry Plate (~¥800) – Served with brown rice, soup, and vegetable sides; generous portion and comforting flavor

• Other Dishes – Variants like yuzu salt ramen, vege potato ramen, gyoza with veggie-soy filling, soy “chicken” bowl, and tofu scramble add variety

The café also features a small in-site library (“Veggie Library”) stocked with vegan literature and Esperanto materials that visitors can browse or borrow.

DINING & RECOMMENDATIONS

SOJO offers comforting and budget-friendly meals:

• Menu of the Day: ~¥1,000 (3-course experience)

• Chickpea Curry Set: ~¥800 (hearty and satisfying)

Highly recommended are the Chickpea Curry and the Menu of the Day for their warmth, flavor, and exceptional value. Reviewers praise the generous portions, the welcoming host, and the thoughtful cultural touches — like the Esperanto decor and friendly multilingual service — as highlights.

WHY VISIT?

SOJO Esperanto‑Vegana Kafejo offers more than just meals—it’s a cultural haven where Esperanto meets veganism in a genuine, soulful way. With its homestyle dishes, multilingual atmosphere, vegan friendliness, cozy reading corner, and proximity to Waseda University, it’s perfect for anyone seeking nourishment, connection, or a meaningful pause in Tokyo.