Vegan
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Take-out
Organic cafe & dining. Uses traditional Japanese grains as the main ingredients. Offers rice bowls, tofu dishes, veggie burgers, and cakes. After 5pm reservation is required. Relocated from 2-26-1 Taisho. Open Wed-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Open 2nd and 4th Sat of the month.
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56 Reviews
First Review by KrystalOpie
Lelu
Points +914
That meal 🥰 - Edit
Small traditional shop with tatami floor.
Read moreThe selection is large, I opted for a set.
Everything was really tasty, but the karage, sooooo delicious!
Pros: Friendly staff
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carolvegan
Points +4851
OMG what is this place - Edit
Staff is waaay friendly, food is sooo delicious, portions are big, price really reasonable, ambiance is perfect, typical Japanese seating restaurant (this kind of experience was also in our bucket list!). The bear parfait is so beautiful, had to take courage to eat it - be careful that is pretty big, 2 people can easily eat it, maybe 3! The lunch set was amazing and full of flavour, so filling!!! We were so happy at the lunch time that we came back in the evening for dinner!!!
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Legato
Points +21
BEST FAKE MEAT EVER - Edit
The staff is so nice, just wonderful people
Read moreThe layout of the room is really cozy and welcoming, you feel right at home.
The food is just exceptional, one of the best vegan dish I ever had. They have their own subsitute meat that taste so good, it's juicy and crispy, truly amazing.
Also it's quite filling, you get a copious amount of food for the price. I do recommend the little extra for the dessert ice cream bear, well worth it.
You MUST go there if you're ever in Nagoya, you won't regret it.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-24
Pros: The staff, adorable people, The fake meat, so unique, The quantity
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vegesquarian
Points +28
Worth eating! More delicious than you imagine! - Edit
This restaurant is a little gem in Nagoya. It’s tucked away down the side of a little building but there is a sign so you know where to go. It’s very traditional (sitting on the floor to eat) but the food is absolutely delicious 🥰 Me and my non vegan friend had the lavish meal and we were both extremely satisfied with the taste, presentation and how filling it was. It’s also very reasonably priced (in my opinion) 😊
Read morePros: Taste, Presentation , English menu (friendly staff)
Cons: Sitting on the floor (personal preference)
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InmaMartínezManso
Points +35
Best fake meat ive ever tried - Edit
Creamy, juicy, it almost melts in your mouth at the same time of having a perfect biting texture
Read moreThey make a fake meat out of the left overs of the soy used for soy milk, and a special root (konjac?)
If any meat eater tried this i doubt they wuld choose meat again
Pros: "beef" and rice, Appetisers of "okara?"
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VincentLEMERDY
Points +64
Best vegan food in Japan period - Edit
After 6 months of road trip through Japan, we found our champions.
Read moreThe soy meat is just out of this world, cooked to perfection with nice balanced dishes.
We came with no reservations and they kindly get us in no problem.
The Japanese setup and the food authenticity makes this place so special. Also not too pricey compared to other restaurants in the area.
Just go there
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-01
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jtyburski
Points +1266
Lovely food and setting - Edit
Grains is a small place (a couple sit-down tables), thus the reservation requirement. But you can do this online and it’s very easy.
Read moreMy friends and I had sets, which included several smaller plates of pickled veggies, soup, and delicious karaage. Everything tasted great and the setting was quiet and cozy.
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knm73
Points +62
Authentic Japanese style food - Edit
Japanese style vegan food has been hard to find but Miho's kitchen Grains was really amazing. The actual location is a tiny bit tricky to find, with the entrance off the street.
Read moreThey use okara (soy pulp) to make in-house "meats" which they cook in a variety of delicious ways.
Dinner is a set menu with 2 entrees, main and dessert for ¥3300 (a bit pricey) but they do take out for cheaper.
We had the Miso-katsu 味噌カツ and Miracle gyu-don ミラクル牛丼
100% recommend and go back to try different menu items.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-24
Pros: Amazing authentic Japanese food, Cosy traditional tatami dining area
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SvB1987
Points +242
So kind so good! - Edit
Loved the food. For dinner a set menu was the only options. A choise from different mains and desserts combined with a starter and a salad. Meat replacement is homemade. Must visit when in Nagoya.
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Vegan_Taster
Points +734
Nice spot - Edit
Fully vegan, great for Nagoya! Plenty of options on the menu, lunch and dinner menus separate. Opening times and days are limited so check that first. I had their “a lavish meal” and it was lovely set meal.
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totalfilth
Points +885
😋 - Edit
Very good option in the Nagoya area. Everything was very delicious.
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Scrongus
Points +16
Recommend! - Edit
The food was great, nice people too :)
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OmriGoldberger
Points +92
Just WOW! - Edit
The food is super unique in a good way, words can't describe how good the food was. The best vegan place we've been at Japan so far by a mile.
Read moreI truly recommend this place :)
Note: No reservation is needed!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-07
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eam
Points +373
Amazing, best mock meat I’ve had in a while - Edit
I got the “beef” (I don’t actually remember what it was listed as, option #1) and it was so well seasoned and cooked, without actually tasting like it was meat. My sister got the chicken which was also good. Lovely vibes and the portion was a good size too.
Read moreNote that signage calls this place “Miho’s Kitchen Grains” not just “Grains”
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Cecilypopplewell
Points +64
Traditional Japanese Food - Edit
Such a cute spot. I wanted to like the food but the flavours and textures were a bit too Japanese tasting for me. Great for an adventurous foodie. But the atmosphere and desert were lovely.
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IronJuice
Points +1445
Great vegan spot near Nagoya station - Edit
Ordered takeout: curry, teriyaki, that chicken nugget looking dish, and some cookies.
Read moreAll dishes tasted good for the price they charge, the curry was light on salt, but not too light to be bland. Chicken nugget and teriyaki used the same soy chunk which was a let down. The cookie was great.
Btw, keep your shoes away from the shelf for cookies. (see my 3 line haiku below)
Pros: Good taste, Fair price
Cons: Cookies glass jar, dropped by the waitress, A glass shard pierced my foot
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TomRedgrave
Points +16
Fantastic food - Edit
Wife and i on honeymoon, and in Nagoya for ghibli Park. Came here, and it was the best food we've had after 2 weeks in japan. The starter of the evening set menu was particularly phenomenal.
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Jollu
Points +42
Delicious - Edit
Full japanese experience sitting on the tatami and the food was extraordinary. The staff was also really nice and smily.
Read morePros: Food, Japanese experience
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CHENTS
Points +25
Vegan來名古屋必訪 - Edit
非常用心的私廚料理，現點現做。晚上為套餐，獨家特色前菜，沙拉 素食炸雞或水餃，主菜有六種，我們選牛丼，拉麵和漢堡，都相當用心與獨特，無動物性肉，無蛋，無海鮮。最後來一個點心做結尾，很滿足。服務員很可愛也很細心，會講英文，可去蔥蒜。位置在名古屋車站或則武之森附近，但在巷子裡的小巷子裡，注意招牌走進來即可。價位雖然偏高，相信這樣的餐點值得，在名古屋是唯一。下次來名古屋，一定會回來享用支持。
Read morePros: 素食牛丼, 拉麵, 前菜
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Painted.Twine
Points +154
Vegan allium free friendly - Edit
Delicious vegan eatery that can cater for an allium free vegetarian diet. Their food is really good and dinner is a set meal type only, we really enjoyed their dishes and the staff are lovely.
Read morePros: Great food , Lovely service, Allium free friendly
Cons: Dinner require reservation
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SuperChipmunk
Points +688
Delicious okacon meal - Edit
I ordered their okacon (which includes a bbq dish made of okara and konyaku) set meal. The bbq dish was so good, it felt like it melts in your mouth. I also like the sashimi made of nata de coco. And I like that it includes a dessert of your choice (I highly recommend the gennmaidango). Everything in the meal was really delicious. And the service was also good (the chef is vegan :)). And the place was so nice and cozy. It was a great experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-28
Pros: Food, Service, Ambience
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Regan_J_Smith
Points +68
The BEST vegan meat I’ve ever had. - Edit
I came here for lunch and had the set with the Okacon Kabayaki - a vegan ‘eel’ made from Konnyak. I’m not usually a fan of faux meats but this blew my mind. It was by far the best texture I’ve ever experienced in a a faux meat and was immediately sending photos telling my other vegan friends about it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-16
Pros: Okacon Kabayaki, Friendly service, Healthy variety
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MartinBaumeister
Points +612
Yummy vegan deliciousness - Edit
This is a neat little place that you wouldn’t expect to find behind these walls. Very friendly service, passionate owner and chef, and good food. Be aware that it’s Japanese seating style where you sit on the floor. That’s not for everyone. Recommend to have the matcha soy latte iced.
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SandraAnanos
Points +319
Lovely place - Edit
One of the best meals I've had in Japan, rich flavors and interesting textures.There's only one person taking the orders, cooking and serving the food so service can be slow if it gets too crowded. It can be a little pricey compared to other options in Japan at 3,300 yen for the multi course dinner but it's absolutely worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-05
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LigeiaSmith
Points +614
Hours Changed - Edit
Hello, I'm not sure how to adjust the hours on Happy Cow, so I thought I'd leave a comment to let our community know that according to google maps, Grains is closed Saturdays-Tuesdays.
Read moreTheir opening hours for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are:
11am-3pm
5-9pm
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Snowfly
Points +19
Very authentic - Edit
People were very friendly and the food very good!
Read morePros: Authentic
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caramellic
Points +21
Good cozy place - Edit
The meal sets have good portions. The burger was good, and the desserts were even better. The environment is cozy, you sit on the floor so there are cushions instead of regular chairs.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good portions, Good desserts
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