Restaurants and shops in Tokyo are really starting to embrace the vegan trend, adding veggie snacks plant-based ramen and more to their menus. It’s not so hard to find meatless burgers and 'fried chicken' in the city now, but vegan versions of some classic Asian dishes are still comparatively rare. Japan’s self-described ‘food tech’ company Green Culture has launched plant-based xiaolongbao soup dumplings this month that look and taste exactly like the real deal.
Best of all, you don’t even have to leave your apartment to sample these veggies delights – you can purchase them online via the company’s official website. Each bag costs ¥1,501 (plus shipping) and comes with 20 frozen dumplings, which need to be steamed for eight minutes before serving.
Instead of minced meat, you’ll find plenty of veggies including cabbage, onions, bamboo shoots, ginger and garlic, plus beans and rice. It’s tasty on its own but a drizzle of soy sauce and chili oil will complete your home izakaya experience.
You can have your order shipped anywhere within Japan, and it’s worth checking out Green Culture’s other vegan foods and ingredients, too – the company has been producing plant-based products since 2011.
There’s plenty more vegan food in the city – check out Tokyo’s top vegan takeout options.
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