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These Shibuya eateries practice responsible delivery and takeout with multi-use packaging
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Shibuya in Tokyo is known for its vibrant atmosphere, youth culture, and an active nightlife. However, this popular tourist destination is also taking steps to become more environmentally friendly. One such initiative is a new test of the Megloo service, which will provide takeout and delivery in multi-use packaging to eateries in the area around the Shibuya Cast building near Shibuya Station.
The Megloo service is operated by Kaman Co., Ltd. Kaman will be working with food truck operator Workstore Tokyo Do and delivery service Wolt Japan to test the use of multi-use packaging for takeout and delivery from 19 restaurants and 5 food trucks in the Shibuya area from January 24th to February 23rd, 2023.
If you're currently staying or planning your trip to Japan with accommodations in walking distance of Shibuya Station and you care about the environment, you may be interested in knowing which establishments and food trucks are participating and where you can return the Megloo containers once you have completed your meal. Below, in this article, you'll find the list as well as a map, so you can make more informed decisions during your stay in Shibuya.
The Megloo cycle (clockwise from top left): Customers who order from participating eateries receive their food in Megloo multi-use packaging. They enjoy their meal, lightly rinse the packaging, then deposit it into a Megloo return box. Megloo collects the containers, and returns them to participating eateries, who wash them thoroughly and use them again.
A Megloo return box
Kaman hopes to build a system that will make it easy for customers to return used containers to participating restaurants and food trucks so that they can be used again. Through this trial, Kaman aims to further expand the number of participating establishments and make the reusable container infrastructure more widely available throughout Shibuya Ward.
Moreover, since awareness of environmental issues is rising among Japanese businesses and consumers, this initiative may continue beyond this trial.
Participating Shibuya eateries
Takeout with Megloo containers
Close to Shibuya Station
Contrail Shibuya | コントレイル渋谷
Marked Shibuya | Marked 渋谷
Food Trucks at Shibuya Cast Garden
Hanazen | 花ぜん
Harajuku / Omotesando Area
Marusei | まるせい
Yoyogi Area
Alishan Park Cafe
Wolt delivery with Megloo containers
Tip: If the establishment doesn't come up in Wolt when you search for it, use the Japanese name provided below.
ABURA NOODLE TOKYO RAIJIN | 油そば東京雷神
Torisoba Juban 156 Hiroo Branch | 鶏そば十番156 広尾店
Itadaki Malatang Shibuya Branch | 頂マーラータン 渋谷店
Mijuri | 味酒里
Spicy Tacorice Cafeteria “S” Omotesando
* an example of modern Okinawan cuisine, "taco rice" is taco-flavored ground beef served on a bed of rice, frequently served with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and salsa
WithGreen Ebisu Branch | WithGreen 恵比寿店
Return boxes
Map
All the locations mentioned in this article are shown on this map.
Please note that the information above is valid for the test period between January 24th and February 23rd, 2023. The establishments may continue their arrangements with Megloo beyond this time, but you should call in advance to be sure. Moreover, the establishments will begin the test on a staggered schedule within this period. If you read Japanese, you can also check Megloo's Twitter account for updates.