Vegan Izakaya Masaka in Shibuya: vegan gyoza inside Shibuya PARCO

Looking for a vegan izakaya in Tokyo? Vegan Izakaya Masaka is on B1F of Shibuya PARCO, at 15-1 Udagawacho in Shibuya. The shopping centre’s official listing describes it as a vegan izakaya and highlights vegan gyoza and karaage. This guide brings together the exact address, the published description, opening hours and indicative average spend, while separating verified information from details to check on the day.

We checked the information on 29 September 2026, starting with Shibuya PARCO’s shop page and hours notice, then comparing them with GO TOKYO’s 2026–2027 restaurant guide. Alex Peretto visited the venue and supplied two of his photos as visual references for the cover; the article itself remains a public-source guide, not a full review of the current menu. The photos show dishes seen during that visit, but do not confirm what is available or which ingredients are used today. Even when a venue is listed as vegan, ask the staff for current details if you have allergies or specific dietary requirements.

Where Masaka is and how to read the map

Enter this address in your map app: Shibuya PARCO B1F, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. The Japanese address is 東京都渋谷区宇田川町15-1, 渋谷PARCO B1F. The restaurant is inside a commercial building, not at a separate street-facing entrance. Once you reach the building, look for the basement level marked B1F and the restaurant signs.

The pin on our map marks the Shibuya PARCO building, using the OpenStreetMap building feature. It cannot show the restaurant’s vertical position or the exact entrance inside the basement, so the page also gives the floor and street address. If your navigation app takes you to the complex, the outdoor route is complete but you still need to find the venue indoors; follow the signs to B1F.

PARCO presents Masaka as a vegan izakaya and its official description mentions vegan gyoza and vegan karaage. It also describes lunch sets featuring gyoza or karaage, with small plates and drinks in the evening. This gives a useful sense of the format: a casual place for sharing dishes rather than a restaurant focused only on formal traditional cuisine. The actual availability of each preparation can change, so confirm what is being served.

What PARCO says the izakaya serves

For visitors who want familiar flavours in a plant-based form, gyoza and karaage are the clearest dishes highlighted by the shopping centre. However, the public listing does not provide a complete, current menu with ingredients, sauces and possible substitutions. We therefore cannot present fillings, marinades, coatings or side dishes as confirmed recipes. Check the menu displayed at the venue or ask which preparations are available that day.

The distinction between lunch and evening service can help you choose when to go. The reference to lunch sets suggests a more structured meal, while small plates and drinks in the evening may suit a longer, shared outing. Do not treat these categories as a guarantee of particular hours or availability: set contents, drinks, portions and service can change. The current menu is more useful than an old photograph saved on your phone.

Shibuya PARCO lists the shop’s hours as 12:00–22:00. GO TOKYO’s 2026–2027 guide also gives 12:00–22:00 and lists a 21:00 last order, but PARCO’s notice still asks visitors to check the last order directly and notes that hours may change. Before travelling on a public holiday or arriving late, check the centre’s current listing and call if the exact closing time matters.

Hours and last order: check again before you go

How much should you budget? GO TOKYO publishes indicative average spending of ¥2,000 for lunch and ¥3,000 for dinner. These are guidebook averages, not fixed menu prices, a set-course price or a guaranteed bill. Your order, drinks and menu updates will affect the total. If you need to stay within a specific budget, check the displayed prices or ask before ordering, especially about meal sets and alcoholic drinks.

Indicative prices and budget

The shop listing also gives the telephone number 03-5422-3020 and notes twenty seats. These details are useful if you want to confirm opening, last order, a dish’s availability or arrangements for a group. We could not verify a clear official rule saying that reservations are always possible or required. Contact the venue directly if you are visiting with several people or during a busy period.

The word vegan is a helpful starting point for finding a meal without animal ingredients, but it is not a medical allergy protocol or a complete technical specification for every dish. PARCO’s public page does not list a full allergen matrix. Sauces, broths, coatings and seasonings can matter, so do not assume from the venue’s name alone that every allergen or risk of cross-contact is excluded.

Ingredients, dashi and allergies: what to ask

It is also worth asking about dashi in Japan: broths and seasonings that appear plant-based can contain fish or other animal-derived ingredients. JNTO’s official vegetarian guide highlights the need to check how dishes are prepared and what ingredients are hidden in them. If you have an allergy, state the allergen and ask about the specific dish you plan to order. If staff cannot confirm, choose an option that is safer for you.

You can show this question in Japanese: 「この料理の原材料とアレルゲンを確認できますか。動物性のだしや、調理器具の共用はありますか？」 It means: Can you check this dish’s ingredients and allergens? Does it contain animal-based stock, or are cooking utensils shared? For a serious allergy, add the allergen name in Japanese or show a translated card prepared with medical advice; this phrase is not a professional assessment of risk.

Masaka can be a practical stop while exploring Shibuya: it is inside PARCO and the official profile describes an izakaya format with plant-based dishes and drinks. Plan it as part of a commercial building visit: check the centre’s hours, note the B1F floor and leave a few minutes to find your way around. The site map takes you to the building; the indoor signs complete the route to the restaurant.

If you are planning a day with more than one meal option, compare this listing with our Where to Eat guide and other Tokyo venues already covered in the Journal. A verified alternative can help if Masaka is full, temporarily closed or does not meet your dietary needs. Still recheck that second choice as well: restaurant hours, seasonal menus and availability in Japan can change before an external directory is updated.

Frequently asked questions about Vegan Izakaya Masaka

Is Masaka fully vegan? PARCO lists it as a vegan izakaya and highlights vegan dishes, but its public listing is not an independent audit of every ingredient and does not provide a full allergen matrix. What can I eat? The listing highlights vegan gyoza and karaage, lunch sets and small plates in the evening; check the current menu. Where is it? Shibuya PARCO B1F, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Is it open every day from noon until 10 pm? Those are the hours shown in the sources we checked, but PARCO warns that they can change and recommends confirming the last order. How much does it cost? GO TOKYO gives averages of ¥2,000 at lunch and ¥3,000 at dinner; these are not guaranteed prices. Can I reserve? PARCO publishes 03-5422-3020, but ask the venue directly about reservation conditions.

Vegan Izakaya Masaka is a useful option to consider if you are looking for plant-based gyoza and karaage in Shibuya, with its address and floor clearly identified. The practical rule is simple: use published details to plan, then reconfirm hours, last order, menu and allergens before setting out. Separating official information from details that can change makes this guide more useful than presenting dishes or prices as permanent facts.

To keep exploring, the Journal links below this guide lead to other Tokyo vegan dining features, including ramen and plant-based sushi. Pair them with the directory and map to compare areas, access and visit conditions. These internal recommendations can help you build an itinerary with alternatives; they do not imply that different venues have identical menus, ingredient standards or operating arrangements.

Editorial check and sources

Editorial check: 29 September 2026. We checked the name, address, floor, description, telephone number and hours against Shibuya PARCO’s pages. The average spend and last-order reference come from GO TOKYO’s 2026–2027 guide. JNTO is cited for general context on broths and ingredients to check. The cover is an AI-generated editorial restaging based on two original photos Alex Peretto supplied after his visit. It reflects the dishes and atmosphere shown in those references, but is not a documentary photograph of the venue or proof of today’s menu. The map pin marks the PARCO building, not a separate entrance at basement level.