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Gluten-free restaurants in Shinjuku
Yes — we've eaten at 3 Gluten-free-friendly restaurants in Shinjuku and confirmed each in person, from AIN SOPH. Journey Shinjuku, marbre vegan, HealthyTOKYO CBD Cafe Shinjuku Marui Honkan. Below is every verified spot near Shinjuku Station, the hidden ingredients Gluten-free diners must check in Japanese kitchens, and the exact Japanese to order safely or show staff.
The world's busiest station and a 24-hour dining maze — strong for halal, with prayer space nearby.
Places we’ve confirmed
Every venue below is one our editors visited in person. Tap any card to see hours, the map and a booking link.
AIN SOPH. Journey Shinjuku
Heavenly Vegan Pancakes
The Shinjuku birthplace of the cloud-soft 'Heavenly Vegan Pancakes' that draw queues from vegans and non-vegans alike, with gluten-free options on the same menu.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Date
- Solo
marbre vegan
All-vegan cakes (several gluten-free) made with naturally-grown fruit
A small all-vegan patisserie-cafe a minute from Shinjuku-Gyoenmae specialising in plant-based cakes — many gluten-free and lower-sugar — using naturally-cultivated fruit. Every item is free of egg, dairy and honey.
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Casual
- Solo
HealthyTOKYO CBD Cafe Shinjuku Marui Honkan
Gluten-free vegan lasagna and CBD-infused vegan sweets and drinks
An English-friendly, 100% vegan cafe in the basement of Shinjuku Marui Honkan from CBD/vegan pioneer HealthyTOKYO — paninis, quiche, gluten-free lasagna and CBD-infused sweets, all free of meat, fish, egg and dairy. Easy for foreign visitors.
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Casual
- Solo
Recipes and preparation vary by restaurant, so this is a general guide. If you're ever unsure, please confirm directly with the venue before you order — they'll appreciate the heads-up.
FAQ
- Are there Gluten-free restaurants in Shinjuku?
- Yes. We've confirmed 3 Gluten-free-friendly venues in Shinjuku in person — AIN SOPH. Journey Shinjuku, marbre vegan, HealthyTOKYO CBD Cafe Shinjuku Marui Honkan. No wheat, barley or rye. The surprise in Japan: ordinary soy sauce (shoyu) is brewed with wheat, so teriyaki, dipping sauces, and most marinades aren't gluten-free unless tamari is used.
- What should Gluten-free travellers watch for in Shinjuku?
- The traps are the same across Japan: Soy sauce (shoyu) — brewed with wheat; ask for tamari / Tempura, tonkatsu, korokke, gyoza skins — all wheat / Soba can be cut with wheat flour (choose juwari = 100% buckwheat). Always confirm your specific dish with the staff.
- How do I order Gluten-free food in Japanese?
- 「小麦アレルギーです。小麦は食べられません。」(Komugi arerugī desu. Komugi wa taberaremasen.) — I have a wheat allergy. I can't eat wheat.
Show this card to staff
Gluten-free
すみません。食べられないものがあります。
Sumimasen. Taberarenai mono ga arimasu.
I cannot eat
- 小麦komugi · Wheat
- 普通のしょうゆ（小麦入り）futsū no shōyu · Regular soy sauce (contains wheat)
- 大麦・麦みそōmugi・mugi-miso · Barley (incl. barley miso)
- 天ぷら・とんかつの衣・パン粉koromo・panko · Tempura/tonkatsu batter & breadcrumbs
これらを使わずに作っていただけますか？よろしくお願いします。
Kore-ra o tsukawazu ni tsukutte itadakemasu ka? Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
Could you prepare my dish without these? Thank you so much.
This is a dietary need, not a certified-allergy menu — please let me know if a dish isn't possible.