Tane Vegan Izakaya – Japanese
This spirited vegan izakaya transforms plant-based ingredients into a symphony of Japanese comfort food, where the crackle of golden tempura and the steam from delicate gyoza create an atmosphere of lively celebration. From the smoky depth of charred brussel sprouts to the silky richness of agedashi tofu, every dish showcases a masterful balance of texture and umami that invites guests to linger over shared plates and warm conversation.
461, Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 https://www.tanevegan.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, halal, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, atkins, tlc, renal, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
The prelude.
- Miso Soup - $5: Kombu dashi, miso, shiitake broth Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Edamame - $7: Garlic oil, soy reduction Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $10: Pan-fried vegetable dumplings (six) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Da Bao - $14: Soy musubi patties (two), steamed buns, pickled carrots, daikon, jalapeños, cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, plum wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $10: Lightly breaded tofu, daikon oroshi, scallions, nori flakes, sweet sunomono, shoyu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shizen Shiitake - $12: Tempura shiitake mushrooms, shredded tofu, sweet soy reduction, matcha salt Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Eggplant - $8: Marinated cold eggplant, sea asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura - $14: Seasonal vegetables, matcha salt, daikon oroshi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel Sprouts - $14: Agave mustard, wasabi aioli, chili threads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Croquette - $13: Roasted sweet potato, carrots, celery, panko, katsu sauce, garlic aioli, scallions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Ribs - $15: Secret seasoning, ichimi Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Poke Salad - $16: Kale, mixed greens, age tofu, king oyster mushrooms, avocado, limu, scallions, cashew dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad - $16: Mixed greens, roasted beets, sliced orange, pickle mango, pistachio, yuzu dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Yakitori
- Grilled Mushrooms - $14: Eryngii, shiitake, enoki, yakitori Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito - $12: Japanese pepper Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Negima - $15: Marinated soy protein, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
The Classics
- Avocado Roll - $7: Avocado, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $10: Shredded tofu, avocado, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Futo Maki - $10: Age tofu, spinach, shiitake, kanpyo, inari, pickled radish Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobo Maki - $7: Burdock root, ichimi, sesame Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanpyo Roll - $7: Bottle gourd, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Maki - $7: Shiitake mushroom, sesame Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kappamaki - $7: Cucumber roll, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philadelphia Roll - $10: Smoked bean curd, avocado, cream cheese, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tofuna Roll - $10: Spicy shredded tofu, cucumber, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Roll - $10: Tempura sweet potato, sweet soy Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Rolls
The show stoppers.
- Manila Dune - $20: Tempura pumpkin, spiced burdock, shredded tofu, avocado crema, chili, renkon chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pacifica - $20: Tempura eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, yellow onion; teriyaki, garlic aioli, sweet soy, sesame Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Wedge - $20: Spicy tofu tempura roll, scallions, ichimi, sesame, chili threads, spicy aioli, sweet soy Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunset - $18: Spicy tofu, cucumber, avocado, spicy aioli, seaweed pearls, fire Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kailua - $20: Marinated shiitake, asparagus, ginger shoyu tomato, pickled mango, sweet wasabi mustard, rice cracker, and shiso, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Leahi - $19: Smoked beets, cream cheese, asparagus, avocado, sweet mustard, orange zest, roasted cashews, sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Moon - $21: Tempura sweet potato roll, smoked bean curd, pickled mango salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Point Reyes - $20: Marinated eryngii, avocado, spicy shredded tofu, pickled pineapple, pickled jalapeño, sweet teriyaki, habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ewa - $20: Tempura enoki, matcha salt, avocado, smoked beet aioli, yuzu seaweed pearls, truffle salt Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paradise Cove - $20: Tempura sweet potato, avocado, shiitake, eggplant, tomato, capsicum, mango shredded tofu, yuzu basil, seaweed pearls, sesame Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbers - $19: Smoked beets, spinach, avocado, soy strip, asparagus, rice crackers, seaweed pearls, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monterey - $21: Marinated king oyster mushroom, torched spicy aioli, cucumber, asparagus, avocado, habanero pearls Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri
Elegant and complex. Two pieces per order.
- Enoki Nigiri - $9: Garlic oil, ponzu, citrus Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Nigiri - $9: Smoked beet aioli, truffle salt, lemon zest Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Curd Nigiri - $9: Smoked, teriyaki glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Nigiri - $9: Saikyo miso, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobo Nigiri - $9: Sweet soy marinade, ichimi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Nigiri - $9: Pickled, citrus avocado crema, ichimi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Inari Nigiri - $9: Seasoned tofu skin, shiitake, bean curd Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra Nigiri - $9: Garlic oil, truffle salt Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Nigiri - $9: Roasted bell peppers, sweet mustard, sesame Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Nigiri - $9: Sweet soy marinade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Nigiri - $9: Ginger soy marinade, shiso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eryngii Nigiri - $9: Marinated mushrooms, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
Each ramen comes with bean curd chasu, bamboo shoots, sauteed mushrooms, seasonal greens, nori, green onions, fried garlic.
- Shio Ramen - $19: Light and delicate broth, bean curd chasu, bamboo shoots, sauteed mushrooms, seasonal greens, nori, green onions, fried garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen - $19: Umami and rich broth, bean curd chasu, bamboo shoots, sauteed mushrooms, seasonal greens, nori, green onions, fried garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen - $19: Bold and spicy broth, bean curd chasu, bamboo shoots, sauteed mushrooms, seasonal greens, nori, green onions, fried garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $19: Earthy and complex broth, bean curd chasu, bamboo shoots, sauteed mushrooms, seasonal greens, nori, green onions, fried garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Vegan Butter Corn - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Katsu Add-on - $5
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- Ramen Kowa — Japanese
- Kitchen at Palo Alto — Japanese
- Teaspoon — Japanese
- Junbi — Japanese
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