Vegan
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Natural cafe located in the tiny street near arcade in Kintetsu Nara station (3 minute walk). All items are vegan. Specialises in food therapy. Please make an appointment before visiting. Reported open July 2025 but only for reservations. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
152 Reviews
First Review by Tsaoling
EmmaCohen
Points +853
Cute, small cafe - Edit
Had the curry lunch set, which comes with a side salad and miso soup for about ¥1580. The curry was delicious, very flavorful and filling, as was the soup. There was only one older woman working there and she was very sweet and friendly, however it did take a long time to get our food, and it was not crowded. If you are not in a rush, and are looking for a quiet place to relax and eat, I’d definitely recommend coming here! The ambiance was very nice and there was beautiful piano music playing on the tv.
Read morePros: Delicious curry, Larger portion size
Cons: Pricey
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Knoxblood
Points +26
Cocooning place - Edit
Un charmant et reposant petit restaurant tenu par une petite dame tout aussi charmante et prévenante. Les plats sont bons sans être trop chers et en plus c'est sain. nous y avons déjeuné a 14h en fin de service.
Read moreAttention ne prenez pas l'escalier extérieur, rentrez dans l'immeuble et prenez l'ascenseur ou l'escalier intérieur.
A cute restaurant . the owner is a Nice and prevenant lady. The meals are great and tasty and not expansive. You can go there to relax and enjoy your break.
Pros: 3 plats differents au choix, Petit coin epicerie,produits locaux et vegan
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CheeLeongLee
Points +225
Nice small place for lunch and dinner - Edit
Very friendly, although choices is not much. Good taste.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Slightly high
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LaureTaylor
Points +15
Lovely experience but overpriced - Edit
Beautiful little place with the afternoon sun shining through. The lady serving us was so sweet and hospitable.
Read moreWe had the curry and the tofu burger patty. The curry was delicious, the tofu burger was pretty bland.
The dishes were quite overpriced for Japan however they were a good size and full of healthy ingredients.
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DanielaCasillas
Points +100
Flavorless and overpriced - Edit
I feel bad leaving only two stars because the lady who served me is so sweet but I want to be honest. I ordered the tofu burger plate which was over 1500 yen and it came with only soy sauce which was the only thing with flavor. It was extremely bland and I am upset with the price I paid for it. Definitely my least favorite meal so far. Although the atmosphere and staff are nice.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere , Friendly staff , Opens early
Cons: Bland food, Extremely overpriced
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snewy
Points +100
Excellent. - Edit
Great time, nice lady let us in before she was actually open. Worth the effort to find.
Read morePros: Very nice lady, let us in before she was open. , Good choice. , Great service
Cons: Bit hard to find on 3rd floor. But worth it.
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PawelLuczak
Points +30
Very average, expensive for what you get and the service is UNBELIEVABLY slow. - Edit
Average, expensive
Read morePros: Good miso
Cons: Slow service
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TomMcVey
Points +35
👌🏻 - Edit
Everything is run by one woman and she does a great job. Our food was really tasty (curry plate and a tofu hamburg steak) and the ambience was very relaxing. We were given a little glass of Japanese tea and some black beans before our meal which were surprisingly tasty. Also close to the station so convenient if you’re on a day trip to Nara!
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JenniferAC
Points +238
Substantial and healthy vegan meal - maybe not the most delicious - Edit
Lovely staff, little English. Meal felt very fresh and healthy; refreshing change. Wasn’t our favourite meal though and everything was insanely pricey
Read morePros: Several vegan meal options, Cozy atmosphere , Staff very friendly
Cons: Expensive
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Meiqiu89
Points +18
Nice vegan spot in Nara - Edit
We had a lovely evening in this cafe, trying the tofu burger and curry. Recommended for a healthy alternative to other Japanese cuisine. The lady running the place was very welcoming and despite limited English, tried to communicate the different options to us. The food was all tasty.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Tasty food, Relaxed, quiet atmosphere
Cons: Slightly slow service, Limited menu options
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staz
Points +40
A meal which soothes the soul. - Edit
The food and the place gives out what a Myazaki's movie feel. Not that you would find any reference to it, but the atmosphere and the kindness of the staff definitely reminded us of My neighbour Totoro or Chihiro. A good and quiet place with fresh vegetable, salads, noodles and a large choice of herbal tea.
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AndrewLewis
Points +26
Very lovely authentic lunch. Much easier to find than the listing suggests. - Edit
Delicious freshly prepared food with warm, welcoming service. Picture menu available to support languages. Wonderful soothing ambiance.
Read morePros: Great for vegans.
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AnJ123
Points +36
Excellent service and hospitality! - Edit
The cafe is very pretty with a welcoming atmosphere. The ladies working there helped us pick from the menu, knew English enough to explain what we needed. The various meals are plenty for a person with normal eating habits, but you can always order more if you're still hungry. I personally was quite full. I had the 🍛 curry and my friend had the tofu meals. Very fulfilling! You should also try the plum (if I'm translating correctly) juice on ice. I will most certainly go there again when I visit Nara again.
Read moreありがてうございました！
Pros: Understand English, Multiple choices for vegan/vegetarian, A taste of Asia
Cons: Smaller when compared to western locations
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adelwarth
Points +13
Good experience - Edit
The welcome was very friendly, and the food was well-presented. The owner was careful to show the different items on the menu. In the end, we ordered a noodle plate and a curry plate, both which were tasty and fairly filling. Despite the owner's working alone, the wait was not too long (about 20 minutes).
Read morePros: Friendly welcome, Tasty food
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michelledesu
Points +195
Lovely owner, beautiful and tasty food - Edit
This restaurant was a highlight for our trip. The owner went through the menu in English for us and we chose the hamburger and the curry sets. Both were absolutely delicious and came with some free tea. We had a smoothie each for dessert which were also beautifully presented. Please try this place if you want to leave full and smiling.
Read morePlease note that the stairs don't go to it, there is an elevator to the third floor behind the sign.
Pros: Vegan restaurant, Small grocery section(we bought lollies and curry), Nature video playing in the background
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dickensyiu
Points +11
Delicious - Edit
Fantastic food, cosy environment and nice service. Veggie burger is recommended
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caketinfairy
Points +21
So, so yummy and such great service! - Edit
I'd had a really hard day and was greeted with such warmth. I had the mushroom noodle ramen and it was one of the yummiest meals ever. They also make their own interesting vegan miso soup! There is an elevator so good for people with accessibility issues although actual cafe is quite small so they may have to move things around. Everything tasted so fresh and vibrant and the set meals were reasonably priced for how much food there was; I was almost rolling out! So so good, so healthy and such nice staff. Thanks again!
Read morePros: interesting yummy meals respectful staff
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thsurmeli
Points +40
Good food, homely atmosphere - Edit
We really enjoyed the visit. Visiting with three kids, we would have liked to have the food prepete a bit quicker, we waited for about half an hour.
Read morePros: All vegan (at least lunch) menu
Cons: Waiting time
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Benji6688
Points +44
Nice little lady - Edit
Nice little lady and good Japanese food. English menu.
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mak2886
Points +17
Nice and cozy place - Edit
It helps that this place is Nara.If you aren't already happy with the weather and the vibe of this town, you will be definitely be satiated after visiting this place.
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sayer
Points +45
Lovely healthy food in a cafe type vibe - Edit
Nice cafe type place, serving healthy food and drinks. Everything seems to be at least veggie with most things also being Vegan. We went for the tofu burger, which was lovely, but all the options seemed good (Noodles, curry, pasta, and rice balls).
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, small cosy space
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mararie
Points +49
Vegan food in Nara - Edit
Cosy restaurant. The curry was tasty and came on a beautifully prepared plate. The owner speaks some English.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, relaxing place, sweet owner
Cons: somewhat expensive
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edmonddantez
Points +65
Like a meal with that grandmother that fussed over you... - Edit
This is well worth checking out. The restaurant seems to be owned and run by a lovely lady who runs the restaurant by her self. The menu is fantastic, and she fussed over us as best as she can with her limited English. Yes it’s a little pricey but worth it for the experience.
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SabrinaNizeti
Points +180
Great wholesome food - Edit
Cozy spot, good food and the lady who makes all the food is so sweet.
Read morePros: Entire vegan menu with English , Great hospitality
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PaulWicker
Points +15
Like having your Japanese Grandma make a meal for you. - Edit
Adorable place with simple but delicious all vegan food. Highly recommend. At the time we visited it was also called Natural Life on Google maps.
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ManonFurrer
Points +52
Très bon même si un peu cher - Edit
La dame qui tient le restaurant est adorable et ses plats sont vraiment bons, même si le tofu burger était un peu léger pour mon copain en terme de quantité. J'ai pris le plat de nouilles en sauce et c'était une merveille.
Read moreNous avons juste trouvé le prix un peu élevé, mais cela reste une très belle adresse à Nara.
Pros: Très bon, L'accueil
Cons: Un peu cher
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LouisEscoffier
Points +13
Awsome diner ! - Edit
We had a vegan dinner there, the place is really nice and the food delicious, if you're in Nara consider going there !
Read moreThe cafe is located at the 2nd or 3rd floor so it can be easily missed from the street.
Pros: Vegan, Nice place
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