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Sawa

Japanese Set Meal, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Pumpkin croquettenamed in 5 reviews

Try the pumpkin croquette and garlic tempura, popular vegan dishes.

4.9food Limited vegan options

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Good to know: Visit with groups of 3 or fewer due to limited seating and cooking capacity.
Ask for the vegan menu as it is distinct and not the default.

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Enjoy the vintage decor including original Mario video games to play.
Good to know: Confirm drink ingredients as some, like chai, may include milk by default.

Must-try

Worth ordering: Tempuranamed in 5 reviews
Worth ordering: Garlic tempura

People also mention platter, set menu and plum drink.

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Also porridge, set meal, sweet potato topping and yakisoba.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

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Also praised for good value.

Good to know

Lunch, dinner, quick bites

About

Sawa is a small izakaya-style restaurant with a vintage motorcycle and surfing theme and seating for about 10. The owner and chef, Shingo-san, prepares a daily vegan set meal featuring fresh produce grown on his own farm, including signature pumpkin croquettes and various pickled vegetables—all priced affordably around ¥850-1200. The cozy atmosphere includes nostalgic video games and a guest atlas, making it a casual spot with personal touches and friendly, English-speaking service.