Bagel Bagel - Himeji

The soft bagels at this restaurant are good, with the savory option of plant-based cheese and pepper being a bit sweet for my liking. I enjoyed the blueberry and maple walnut bagels. There are also other vegan options available such as cinnamon raisin, plain, soymilk edamame, and sesame. However, there are no vegan bagel sandwiches or muffins offered.

I was excited to try the vegan bagel sandwich with tomato, avocado, and lettuce that was advertised on the menu before catching a Shinkansen. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to find out that the restaurant no longer offers a vegan or vegetarian option for their sandwiches. Despite my request, the staff were unwilling to accommodate my dietary needs. It appears that some of the plain bagels are vegan, but even the savory options contain ingredients like sugar, maltose, and corn syrup. Additionally, every bagel is individually wrapped in excessive plastic packaging. This was not a suitable lunch choice for me.

I had planned to include the vegan bagel sandwich with tomatoes, avocado, and salad in the description of the restaurant before taking the shinkansen. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to find out that there were no vegan or vegetarian options available on the sandwich menu. The staff seemed reluctant to accommodate my request for a vegan option. While some of the basic bagels may be vegan, the more substantial options contained sugar, maltose, or corn syrup, and each bagel was individually wrapped in a lot of plastic. Overall, it was not a suitable lunch option for me.