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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · Mar 13
En Root is the gift that keeps on giving! Always reliable for delicious #vegan food! Loved the specials over the years #veganfood #londonvegan #veganlondon #Brixton #Peckham #Clapham
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South African cuisine in Braai Restaurant in Creeslough, Co. Donegal #Ireland - roosterkoek with dips, padron peppers; Braai broccoli with Asian dressing, Korean BBQ cauliflower, lentil babotie, spiced fries and baby potatoes! #veganfood #vegan #plantbased #vegansky #veganireland #irelandvegan
Braai broccoli with Asian dressing; Korean BBQ cauliflower, cape Malay carrot salad; spiced fries, and baby potatoes roosterkoek, baba ghanoush, harissa, olives padron peppers lentil babotie, apricot chutney, tomato salsa
December 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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#Vegan Christmas in #Ireland! A filling fry up to begin the day, followed by butternut squash soup, and a festive feast with nut roast, potatoes (roast & mash), broccoli, red cabbage, stuffing and Brussel sprouts. We then had two (!) chocolate tortes for dessert! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased
White pudding, Black pudding, Tomatoes, Beans, Bacon, Avocado, Potato farls, Hash browns, Toast Butternut squash soup w/ croutons Nut roast, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, roast potatoes, mashed potato, stuffing, marrowfat peas, carrots and parsnips, gravy Homemade chocolate torte (with biscoff base), and M&S vegan Indulgent Chocolate torte https://www.marksandspencer.com/food/collection-chocolate-torte/p/fdp60628378 Smooth chocolate ganache made with Belgian dark chocolate is layered on a crunchy cocoa biscuit base. Our rich Collection Chocolate Torte is then hand-finished with a dusted snowflake for an elegant festive touch.
December 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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We're in #Ireland! This is the #Vegan Full Irish from Mountain Top Diner in Letterkenny, Donegal! Scrambled tofu, bacon, hash brown, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, potato bread and brown toast (and I ordered some chips because...chips)! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganireland #irelandvegan
Vegan Full Irish from Mountain Top Diner in Letterkenny, Donegal: Scrambled tofu, bacon, hash brown, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, potato bread and brown toast + chips Vegan Full Irish from Mountain Top Diner in Letterkenny, Donegal: Scrambled tofu, bacon, hash brown, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, potato bread and brown toast + chips
December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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And now for the coziest of watches: the Winter Solstice at Newgrange in Ireland is now streaming! Grab a hot drink and a blanket, and tune in!
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#NewgrangeSolstice #WinterSolstice #SpéirGorm #
Winter Solstice Live Streaming - 21 December 2025
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December 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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A great start to the weekend of the winter solstice!
What a morning at Newgrange today.

The livestream link now available - be sure tune in on the morning of 21 December at 8:40am.
🔗 gov.ie/solstice 👈save it, share it, join in!

#ShareTheSolstice #NewgrangeSolstice #WinterSolstice
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Sun rising behind a large standing stone on a grassy landscape under a clear sky at Newgrange Monument. Sun rising behind a large standing stone on a grassy landscape under a clear sky at Newgrange Monument. Sun rising behind a large standing stone on a grassy landscape under a clear sky at Newgrange Monument.
December 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The #vegan market menu at mallow in Borough Market by London Bridge: starting with an olive pickle mix, festive-looking mojo rojo croquettes in saffron aioli, a moreish tahini chickpeas dip with crispy shallots & red shatta, served with pita #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan
mojo rojo croquettes, saffron aioli olive pickle mix mojo rojo croquettes, saffron aioli tahini chickpeas, crispy shallots, red shatta pita
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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#Vegan Christmas Dinner at Mildreds in #Camden! I had the Coconut BBQ Corn Ribs, followed by the Chicken, Bakon & Leek lattice (served with roast potatoes, carrots & parsnips, brussel sprouts, stuffing, cabbage, gravy, and a side of cauliflower cheese)! #plantbased #veganfood #vegansky #veganlondon
chicken, bakon & leek lattice creamy plant chicken and bacon with leeks and sweet potato, wrapped in golden pastry served with: roast potatoes, carrots & parsnips, brussel sprouts, carrot sweet potato puree, roast sweet potato & chestnut stuffing, creamed cabbage, gravy coconut bbq corn ribs sticky pepper glaze, chili coconut, coriander yogurt, mango chow A side of cauliflower cheese
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Wonderful #vegan Vietnamese food at Buddha Taste in #Blackheath www.buddhataste.co.uk/menu-1 Edamame Beans, Lotus Roots, Buddha Taste Slaw, Lemongrass Chick'n in Spicy Satay Sauce, Korean Katsu Bánh Mì, and the Taro Coco Mochi Fritters! #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan #veganfood #vegansky
S02. Buddha Taste Slaw – Nộm Châu Á Crunchy veg & green apple, Asian-style slaw seasoning & sesame oil S07. Edamame Beans In Pods – Đậu Nành Tươi Steamed Edamame Beans, Sprinkled with Rock Salt S24. Lemongrass Chick'n Spicy Satay Sauce - Gà Sả Sốt Sa Tế Cay Lemongrass Chick'n Served On Bed Of Bell Peppers, Onion, In-House Spicy Satay Sauce, With Baby Leaf. (Medium Spicy) V20. Lotus Roots - Củ Sen Xào Sliced Lotus Roots, Wood Ear Fungus, Mangetout, Onion, Dried Chilli Rings BM5. Korean Katsu - Bánh Mì ‘Gà’ Sốt Hàn Korean Fried Chick’n, Housemade Korean Style Sauce, Buddha Taste Slaw, Lettuce, Cucumber, Baguette BM5. Korean Katsu - Bánh Mì ‘Gà’ Sốt Hàn Korean Fried Chick’n, Housemade Korean Style Sauce, Buddha Taste Slaw, Lettuce, Cucumber, Baguette Buddha Taste Slaw – Nộm Châu Á Crunchy veg & green apple, Asian-style slaw seasoning & sesame oil Taro Coco Mochi Fritters Taro & Shredded Coconut Rice Cake Coated In Panko Breadcrumbs. Served With 1 Scoop Jude’s Vegan Ice Cream of Choice (Vanilla) & Caramel Syrup.
December 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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This is the #vegan Sausage Skrol from okja bakery on Toynbee Street #Spitalfields www.okja.co "Juicy sausage, crispy crust, and mustard sauce all rolled up in our irresistible Sausage Skrol. A flavor explosion in every bite!" Was delicious! #veganfood #plantbased #vegansky #veganlondon #londonvegan
Sausage Skrol Juicy sausage, crispy crust, and mustard sauce all rolled up in our irresistible Sausage Skrol. A flavor explosion in every bite!
December 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Had a weekend of Dungeons & Dragons! Forgon (level 5 dwarf cleric) helped fight off an army of orcs and some war trolls; and Tokizaru (level 3 barbarian) took out some "hostile" forest dwellers while escorting an ally back to their family, with @jackadimus.bsky.social! #dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #dndbeyond
Forgon, Ipo, Bilge and allies prepare for battle Bilge, Pup and Forgon vs the army The battlefield Tokizaru and party in the forest (at The Arcanist's Tavern in Hoxton / Shoreditch - thanks Serena for DMing!)
December 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Unbelievable Delights at Unity Diner, on Wentworth Street www.unitydiner.co.uk This is the Chard Savoy & Shaved Chestnuts, with Lava Lavash Kebab and Rosemary Salt Chunky Chips (+ Baconaise) - all #vegan! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon
Lava Lavash Kebab Shaved döner meat, hummus, shredded lettuce, pickled red cabbage, chillies, sumac onions, cucumber, tomato concasse, jalapeño sauce, garlic aioli crispy onions with freshly baked lavash bread or gluten free pita bread option. Feeling extra spicy? Ask for Unity’s ultimate spicy chili Chard Savoy & Shaved Chestnuts Coal roasted savoy hearts, brushed with garlic miso butter served with swede cream and topped with shaved chestnuts. Rosemary Salt Chunky Chips + Baconaise Triple cooked chunky chips dusted with aromatic rosemary salt. Lava Lavash Kebab Shaved döner meat, hummus, shredded lettuce, pickled red cabbage, chillies, sumac onions, cucumber, tomato concasse, jalapeño sauce, garlic aioli crispy onions with freshly baked lavash bread or gluten free pita bread option. Feeling extra spicy? Ask for Unity’s ultimate spicy chili
December 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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If they don't come to you, go to 'Where the Pancakes Are' in #Battersea Power Station! This is the Buddha brunch: two pancakes, avocado, kale & chickpea tabbouleh, squash, cherry tomatoes, pickles, tahini, bratwurst, and hash brown & ketchup! #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon
Buddha brunch two 3-1 pancakes, smashed avocado, kale & chickpea tabbouleh, roasted chilli squash & cherry tomatoes, onion-jalapeno pickles, nigella seed tahini, + vegan bratwurst, and hash brown & ketchup Cappuccino with oat milk Turmeric ginger oat latte Buddha brunch two 3-1 pancakes, smashed avocado, kale & chickpea tabbouleh, roasted chilli squash & cherry tomatoes, onion-jalapeno pickles, nigella seed tahini, + vegan bratwurst, and hash brown & ketchup
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Take a look at this behemoth! The Classic Christmas #Vegan Burger from Oowee: Crispy chick’n topped with thick slices of Camembert, smoky bacon, crunchy sweet slaw, finished with a festive stuffing mayo & cranberry sauce. #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan
The Classic Christmas Vegan Burger from Oowee: Crispy chick’n topped with thick slices of Camembert, smoky bacon, crunchy sweet slaw, finished with a festive stuffing mayo & cranberry sauce. The Classic Christmas Vegan Burger from Oowee: Crispy chick’n topped with thick slices of Camembert, smoky bacon, crunchy sweet slaw, finished with a festive stuffing mayo & cranberry sauce.
December 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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I had a #vegan banquet at Amrutha in Earlsfield! This is their Grande Selection, which contains a dish of everything from their menu. A great business to get behind - you can support them through the crowdfunder here! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/QWadBRbl #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon
Buddha Curry Our twist on a traditional dahl, this is a mild and creamy dish - a two lentil and coconut curry Seasonal Curry* A spicy fragrant Thai red curry with mixed veg. Basmati Rice Sesame Slaw Pickle Plate Daikon, gherkin, red cabbage Crispy Pakora Mushroom, aubergine and broccoli are coated in a golden batter with onion seeds and a mix of spices. Fried and served with our home-made peanut satay and sweet chilli sauces. Coconut and Tamarind Chutney Sautéed Mungbean sprouts Cashew Cheese Chef Special (Onion Bhaji) Beet Gazpacho Spicy, sweet and creamy, our beetroot and coconut soup has as many tastes as you can imagine! Gazpacho is a cold soup, ours is completely smooth and topped with a silky cashew and dill cream. Kale Salad Massaged kale with a creamy orange dressing. It is then garnished with figs, sunflower seeds and goji berries Buddha Curry Our twist on a traditional dahl, this is a mild and creamy dish - a two lentil and coconut curry Seasonal Curry* A spicy fragrant Thai red curry with mixed veg. Basmati Rice Sesame Slaw Pickle Plate Daikon, gherkin, red cabbage Crispy Pakora Mushroom, aubergine and broccoli are coated in a golden batter with onion seeds and a mix of spices. Fried and served with our home-made peanut satay and sweet chilli sauces. Coconut and Tamarind Chutney Sautéed Mungbean sprouts Cashew Cheese Chef Special (Onion Bhaji) Beet Gazpacho Spicy, sweet and creamy, our beetroot and coconut soup has as many tastes as you can imagine! Gazpacho is a cold soup, ours is completely smooth and topped with a silky cashew and dill cream. Kale Salad Massaged kale with a creamy orange dressing. It is then garnished with figs, sunflower seeds and goji berries Peanut Noodle Stir-fry Fresh wheat noodles stir-fried with roasted mushrooms, broccoli, sesame and chilli. Garnished with a crunchy peanut sauce and fresh herbs, each dish is made to order so we can adapt it to your tastes. If you don't like any of the ingredients or would like the spice levels adjusted, just let us know! Ice cream - 2 scoops: Creamy mango with orange syrup Peanut butter and caramel
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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We discovered the most wonderful bakery! Take a look at te cor gentil - vegan bakes, in Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵 This place does #vegan pastries, sandwiches, savoury and sweet dishes. Everything we ate there and took away was delicious! A must visit for vegans in Japan! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #tokyo
Almond croissant Croissant with gremolata Pizza Bread Melon Bread Their range of vegan goodies
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Our last meal before leaving Japan 🇯🇵 was T's Tantan in Terminal 1 of Narita Airport. We had the Golden Sesame Tantanmen Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, and Gyoza dumplings! #vegan #veganjapan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #tokyo #japan
Golden Sesame Tantanmen Ramen Special Gyoza 6pcs Shoyu Ramen Shoyu Ramen Golden Sesame Tantanmen Ramen Special All vegan menu!
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Light and spongy strawberry holiday shortcake from the vegan marshmallooow in Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
They do vegan sweets, treats, cakes and bakes - great for gifts for others, or just to spoil yourself a little! We really loved their #vegan selection! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganjapan #tokyo
The last slice of Strawberry Holiday Shortcake Strawberry Holiday Shortcake Strawberry Holiday Shortcake packaged with a fork, and a cooling pack so it stays ready to eat The selection on offer!
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Marugoto Vegan Dining Asakusa in Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵 offers some hearty, healthy homemade curries, and lots of other #vegan treats! dining.marugotovegan.com Their staff are super friendly vegans, who give great advice! It was a pleasure to dine there and support them! #veganfood #plantbased #vegansky
Tempura Topping Curry (Large) and rice A special dish where you can enjoy our popular Marugoto Vegan Curry and Tempura together! Assorted Seasonal Vegetable Tempura Battered only with chickpea flour! Enjoy the natural sweetness and umami of the vegetables in our Tempura. Mixed Green Salad with Homemade Organic Carrot Dressing Tempeh Topping Curry (Large) and rice Monaka ice cream Cute macaron-sized monaka Ice cream - enjoy three different flavours on one plate! Coconut milk Mulberry leaf and macha Chocolate
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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A restaurant dedicated to #vegan sushi in Tokyo 🇯🇵 It is imaginatively titled: Vegan Sushi Tokyo! They also serve tasty drinks (such as Yuzu Soda) and desserts (such as Doriyaki & Ice Cream)! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganjapan #japan #tokyo
Vegan Sushi Tuna Mayo & Vegan Caviar Vegan tuna mayo made from soy meat and vegan salmon roe with seaweed flavor. Scrambled Eggs Soy-based scrambled eggs - an unexpectedly addictive combo with vinegared rice Eggplant Tender eggplant accented with ginger and soy sauce. Avocado The best combination of avocado, soy sauce and mayonnaise. Tempura Fried vegan shrimp tempura and topped with original sweet chili sauce. King Oyster Mushroom The umami of the eringi mushrooms is accentuated by the yuzu pepper paste. Vegan Meat A vegan meat from Japan with original sauce and green onions. Japanese Ginger Myoga (Japanese ginger) pickled in sweet vinegar has a refreshing taste. Shiitake Mushroom Sliced shiitake mushrooms are slowly cooked to bring out their umami flavor. Kaba (Tofu & Yam) Kabayaki style made from tofu and yuba. Yam is added for a fluffy texture. Gari (Japanese Pickles) Thinly sliced ginger is pickled in sweet vinegar. Please enjoy it as a palate cleanser. Premium Set Our most popular set! A vegan sushi set (10 pieces of sushi + miso soup + pickled ginger) with a drink and dessert included! Yuzu Soda Doriyaki + Ice Cream Classic Japanese dessert consisting of two slices of pancake with red bean (Azuki) jam in between. Vegan and Gluten Free version is so rare in Japan! You can try this dream sweets only in Vegan Sushi Tokyo!!!! Vanilla Ice Cream on Doravaki, vegan versions of both are very rare in Japan.
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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We had delicious, inventive & creative #vegan dishes served by Monkey-san in Veganic Monkey Magic, Asakusa Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵
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We were so impressed - Monkey-san served us dish after dish, each one with a story! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #tokyo #japan #veganjapan
Sauteed Daikon steak, mushroom, radish leaves, shiso Monkey-san speciality: Deep fried maitake mushrooms with soba noodles "Subuta" using kurumafu, with Nepalese pepper Tempeh (from Nagano prefecture), with date & mustard sauce
November 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Ramen in the sun at Vegan Ramen UZU Tokyo 🇯🇵 This Miso ramen has a broth extracted from kelp and shiitake, colourful umami-rich vegetables, and medium-thick noodles made using Hokkaido wheat! We had Yuzu Sorbet & Matcha Ice cream to finish! #vegan #veganfood #plantbased #vegansky #veganjapan #japan
MISO Ramen Vegan UZU style Limited to Tokyo The soup is crafted from a broth extracted using Rausu kombu (kelp) and domestically sourced shiitake mushrooms, combined with oat milk that lends a subtle sweetness. To this base, we blend several varieties of Japan's unique miso, enriched with white sesame paste to create a special miso sauce. The flavors are further elevated with the aromatic notes of ginger and garlic. For toppings, we use a selection of umami-rich and colorful vegetables, such as tomatoes roasted to perfection in the oven to concentrate their flavor, and maitake mushrooms grilled to a delightful crispness. The finishing touch is a sprinkle of yuzu peel, adding a refreshing citrus aroma. Our homemade medium-thick noodles are made with Hokkaido wheat as the base, complemented by pesticide-free whole grain flour from Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, resulting in a rich flavor and a pleasantly chewy, smooth texture. This ramen is more than just a vegan dish. It incorporates Japan’s unique fermentation culture and umami, aiming to create a new style that can be loved by people worldwide. We take pride in offering a flavor that transcends conventional ramen categories, providing a truly unique experience. Menu MISO Ramen Vegan UZU style Limited to Tokyo The soup is crafted from a broth extracted using Rausu kombu (kelp) and domestically sourced shiitake mushrooms, combined with oat milk that lends a subtle sweetness. To this base, we blend several varieties of Japan's unique miso, enriched with white sesame paste to create a special miso sauce. The flavors are further elevated with the aromatic notes of ginger and garlic. For toppings, we use a selection of umami-rich and colorful vegetables, such as tomatoes roasted to perfection in the oven to concentrate their flavor, and maitake mushrooms grilled to a delightful crispness. The finishing touch is a sprinkle of yuzu peel, adding a refreshing citrus aroma. Our homemade medium-thick noodles are made with Hokkaido wheat as the base, complemented by pesticide-free whole grain flour from Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, resulting in a rich flavor and a pleasantly chewy, smooth texture. This ramen is more than just a vegan dish. It incorporates Japan’s unique fermentation culture and umami, aiming to create a new style that can be loved by people worldwide. We take pride in offering a flavor that transcends conventional ramen categories, providing a truly unique experience. Yuzu Sorbet and Matcha Coconut Ice Cream
November 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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We were as stuffed as these dumplings after our visit to Vegan Gyoza, in Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵 www.vegangyoza.com The gyoza were massive, and the set included flavours such as garlic miso, kimchi, shitake mushroom, green pepper & green onion miso!
#veganfood #vegansky #veganjapan #plantbased #tokyo #japan
Gyoza Set - 11 Flavours Pan-fried The 11 flavours in the Gyoza Set! Spring Valley Jazzberry Our full -fledged fruit beer, acclaimed for raspberry tartness, enlivened palate and rich ruby hue Gyoza Set - 11 Flavours Pan-fried
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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We had a luxurious #vegan meal in Tudore Tranquility, Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵 www.tudoretranquility.com Mamta and Cliff treated us to a decadent dinner - multiple courses and a variety of flavours! We were in good hands! #veganfood #vegansky #veganjapan #plantbased #tokyo #japan
The menu Jasmine tea, Barley toast, roast chestnut pate I am with friends Tofu and shimeji, lotus root, okra, nuts, dill and banana sauce I am healthy Soup Green pea soup, Smoked cashews
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Some of the best vegan food I've had was in Masaka - a #vegan izakaya in Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 The spicy Sichuan mala Karaage is just *chef's kiss*. We also had delicious gyoza dumplings, spicy potato wedges, rich mapo tofu, macaroni salad and rice #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganjapan #tokyo #japan
Karaage spicy Sichuan mala (4pcs) Karaage spicy Sichuan mala (4pcs) Macaroni salad Rice Mapo tofu Gyoza Dumplings 6 pcs Spicy potato wedges
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM