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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60 Reviews
First Review by KrystalOpie
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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miltoky
Points +700
Cozy vegan restaurant - Edit
I went for lunch and had a vegan burger and a cake for dessert. The burger was a good size, and the bun was really tasty. Overall, it was delicious and filling. The cake was sweet and flavourful. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly staff, Good atmosphere
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Rightaction
Points +136
Simple and amazing - Edit
Lovely little family run place. It’s a small menu, Japanese style of sitting on the floor. Food takes time, so make sure you’re not in a rush.
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PlantEater8
Points +25
One of the best meals and desserts - Edit
One of the best meals and desserts I had in Japan.
Read moreEnglish menu is not available.
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ShynyMagikarp
Points +138
Warm Atmosphere and Solid Food - Edit
Grains is a bit of a different experience as it clearly isn't a purpose built restaurant. Grains is a converted home and for that reason, seating is on small cushions on a tatami floor. For most this probably isn't an issue, myself included, but for others, be sure you know how your seating will be! I personally enjoy the warm more homey atmosphere.
Read moreThere's not a lot of seating either but they don't let it ever get too uncomfortable.
The menu is average in size with a choice of main dish and desserts that come along with a plate of various small sides. Overall the food is good quality and tastes fine, although I don't really think it's anything too special, save for one or two items like the "eel".
The side dishes I think are what hold Grains back as I don't think their miso soup is very good, but everything else was either fine or yummy!
I've been to Grains on a few occasions over a few years now, and the most recent was for lunch (picture attached), and this was typical.
But I have been here in the past where meal times were scheduled in blocks and it was a buffet style where you grabbed plates and went into the kitchen and selected what you wanted. I actually enjoyed this buffet experience more here, as it was very unique, but I don't know if they still do it or when they do. Maybe only on weekends? for which I do think you need a reservation.
All in all a nice place I'm glad to have in Nagoya, although I don't view as anything super special.
Pros: Warm Atmosphere, Solid Value
Cons: Side dishes, better ventilation
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sabaideeka
Points +191
At home アットホーム - Edit
We had the buffet on a Saturday 土曜日のビュッフェを食べてみました It felt like eating in someone’s home まるで友達の家で食べているようで The food was all delicious 全部おいしかった My baby enjoyed crawling on the tatami うちの赤ちゃんも和室で楽しそうにハイハイしました
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vegannomad2
Points +2778
Small restaurant with fresh tasty meals on a quiet street - Edit
Located on ground floor now. Easy to find. We ordered the weekly special which was a Buddha bowl served with wholesome miso and love. Also got the gluten free cookies - everything was fresh, tasty and modestly priced
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-01
Pros: Japanese pleasant all vegan, Well priced
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hitachi20
Points +42
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Ordered delivery: had the Bento with karrage and the burger. Very delicious food and would definitely come back in again.
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MicciM
Points +2016
So cozy! - Edit
The place is really cozy, thanks to a traditonal tatami room and to an informal atmosphere. The food is really good, I would recommend the karage and the Apple tarte tatin!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-13
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DecSpindler
Points +54
Best vegan food in Nagoya! - Edit
I was the only one present due to heavy, heavy rain, but they made me feel welcome nonetheless. The "eel" was absolutely amazing. I got the cake for dessert and the zangi "chicken" for takeout. Both were also amazing. I talked to the owner Miho and her staff about living in Sapporo and travelling to Nagoya. Very pleasant people!
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Riho
Points +18
Everything was amazing - Edit
I ate the vegan kabayaki-don, soy-kara and the Japanese style parfait which were all nice and tasty! I love the okara konnyaku the most in all the plant based meats.
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JMarszal
Points +83
Delicious Japanese-style food. - Edit
A walking distance from Nagoya Station and Noritake Garden, this tiny restaurant is a great find! It seems you need a reservation for dinner, but there is no problem with lunch walk-ins.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan, Reasonable prices, Easily accessible from Nagoya Station
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長屋湧人
Points +40
どれ食べても美味い - Edit
お野菜も唐揚げもバーガーもケーキもアイスも本当に美味しい‼️
Read more何食べてもハズレない！！
ヴィーガンレストラン迷ってたらとりあえず行ってみて🍀
Pros: どれも美味しい, 落ち着く空間, 駅から近い
Cons: 場所が分かりにくい, トイレが分かりにくい, 相席になるかも
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itsrinokt_
Points +5849
Vegan buffet on a budget - Edit
Advanced reservation for vegan buffet is required.
Read moreI went to this cafe with my non-vegan friend, it was a great example to show her delicious vegan food!
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Hanna3933
Points +1072
So good vegan restaurant at Nagoya. - Edit
This vegan restaurant is open from breakfast to dinner! (Not everyday.)
Read moreI can eat ramen only on Friday, so I would like to go Friday next time.🥰
Pros: All vegan!🌱, Kind staff.🤝💙
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digitalmimi
Points +1980
Delicious food - Edit
All vegan Japanese cafe. Food was delicious. Only seating has several larger tables and some single window seats. Only has traditional tatami seating so you have to sit either cross legged or on your knees which was not the most comfortable.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious
Cons: Only tatami seating
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creamychoux
Points +202
A favourite! - Edit
Really delicious and great value. They do amazing things with okara konnyaku! Recently they also offer a cheap breakfast set. Highly recommend!
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Aiii
Points +372
They have relocated - Edit
They have moved to a bigger place where groups can sit on the tatami flower! Only 10 minutes walk from Nagoya station. I highly recommend okara-konjac meal. Definitely my favourite! All lunch comes with miso soup.
Read morePros: Good value
Cons: No longer have dessert menu
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Rubber3
Points +96
Tasty and cozy - Edit
Took my son for lunch and we both enjoyed our meals. He had the kimchee ramen and I had the fried chicken set. The service was friendly and quick and we’ll definitely be back.
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itravelforveganfood
Points +1824
Sweet Little Vegan Cafe - Edit
Read more in this vegan Nagoya guide: https://itravelforveganfood.com/vegan-nagoya-guide/
Read moreThis vegan restaurant is near Komeno Station, which is a quiet neighborhood just one stop away from Nagoya Station on the Kintetsu Nagoya line. The restaurant is on the second floor and is small with only about 6-7 seats.
This cold tantan noodles has flavorful mince on top, with pickles, fried eggplant, kimchi cucumber, and other veggies. It’s a colorful and tasty dish.
The second dish is a hamburger. It has teriyaki sauce, tomato and lettuce. Simple but nicely made.
Note: they may close unexpectedly. On the day of the visit, the restaurant appears to be closed. But after messaging the owner on Facebook, she came out and greeted me inside. So if you plan to visit, messaging on Facebook in advance can be a good idea.
As they don't have an English menu, I've translated their Japanese menu here.
Pros: All vegan, Good quality food
Cons: May be closed unexpectedly (call or message on FB)
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mayatalise
Points +811
WOW - Edit
This is some of the best vegan food I’ve had in Japan. The burger and fries were delicious, as was the rice bowl/veggie dish I had. Very flavorful and delicious.
Read morePros: Good price , Lovely atmosphere , Delicious food
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iokan
Points +2098
Small restaurant, great food - Edit
What makes a restaurant great isn't the size of the building or the dining area. It's the quality of the food. What makes food even better, is a passionate chef. Meet "Organic Cafe & Dining". It's located in a residential area, about 20 minutes walking from Nagoya station. The restaurant has only two tables, a counter (maximum capacity of about 10 people) and a very enthusiastic chef.
Read moreThe menu is in Japanese only, but it does have photos to make things easier. I went for a bowl of rice, vegetables and tofu. This may sound simple, but the way the chef executes this recipe turns it into a great meal. The tofu comes in two flavours: fried and wrapped in a croquet. There's a wide variety of vegetables: broccoli, okra, tomato, lettuce, potato, daikon and even kimchi (Korean fermented lettuce). As a finishing touch a piece of heart shaped red daikon is placed on top. As the name suggests "Organic Cafe & Dining" uses organic ingredients only and it shows; all vegetables were full of flavour. The wide variety of ingredients made the meal nourishing. The sheer size of the bowl gave me plenty of energy for the remainder of the day.
As a side dish miso soup is served, which may well be the best miso soup I ever had. Rich in vegetables and with a tasty, not salty broth. This chef even knows how to improve on a Japanese standard that comes with almost every meal. That's what distinguishes this great and passionate chef from a regular chef. That's what makes this small restaurant a great experience!
Pros: high quality ingredients, tasty food, wonderful people
Cons: only serves lunch, no English menu (but does have photos)
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sherrymakiroll
Points +342
Fantastic food and Awesome Owner - Edit
This is one of the best vegan restaurants in Nagoya. Everything I've had here was fantastic, from the soymeat chicken, to the veggie burger, to the soups, to the blueberry soda. The owner is very friendly, and loves interacting with the customers. This restaurant is walkable from Nagoya station (15-20min) but is a bit hard to find because it's in a residential neighborhood, so let Google Maps be your friend.
Read morePros: Vegan burger, Healthy food, Friendly Owner
Cons: A bit hard to find
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DaniellaCrispi
Points +22
AMAZING! - Edit
One of our highlights from our 3 week trip to Japan. Both of our meals were delicious and the owner/chef is the loveliest, sweetest, most friendly lady ever - we had a smile on our face the entire time.
Read moreGreat value for money too, the portions were big and everything was at a very reasonable price.
We messaged on Facebook to make a dinner reservation - very simple.
A must visit if you’re anywhere near Nagoya!
Pros: Lovely owner, Great value for money
jhadley13
Awesome! I'll visit them tomorrow!
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