vegan veggie joga

Vegan Veggie Joga (嫦娥, named after the Chinese moon goddess Chang'e) is a fully vegan Chinese restaurant on Kotto Dori in Minami Aoyama. It opened in June 2022 and is run by a chef with over 20 years of experience running a Chinese restaurant in Ueno. The menu reimagines classic Chinese dishes using only plant based ingredients, with a focus on yakuzen (medicinal cuisine): carefully sourced mushrooms and herbs from mainland China, no chemical seasonings, and no additives. All dishes are free of the five pungent vegetables. The signature is the Green Mapo Tofu, made from a puree of seasonal green vegetables like bok choy with soy crumbles, no artificial coloring. The interior is modern and artistic, with a painting of Chang'e, imported Chinese tableware, spacious table and sofa seating, and a calm atmosphere that feels more refined than a typical Chinese restaurant.