50+ Vegetarian Japanese Recipes

Japanese cuisine is naturally rich in vegetarian-friendly ingredients like tofu, miso, seaweed, and fresh vegetables—making it one of the more approachable global cuisines for plant-based eaters. That said, hidden dashi (fish stock) and other seafood-based seasonings can sneak into dishes that seem vegetarian on the surface. Fig has done the legwork to bring together Japanese recipes that are genuinely meat-free, so you can enjoy the depth and elegance of Japanese cooking without the guesswork.