Vegan
Japanese
Serves vegan Japanese traditional foods including broth dashi, sweets and puddings, and fermented foods. Uses spicy roots like ginger, garlic, and onion. Est. August 2020. Relocated from 12 Mochiidono-cho and previously called K&M Vegan Kitchen Nabi. Open Mon 12:00pm-5:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm. Closed Thur.
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Last update on 18 Feb 2024 by Naramachi_Vegan_Nabi
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Added by Naramachi_Vegan_Nabi on 28 Jul 2020
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61 Reviews
First Review by greenbean.
canyounot
Points +25
Very nice restaurant - Edit
Lovely little restaurant close to Kintetsu-Nara. It’s quite small and has four seats only, but take-out seems to be available.
Read moreThe staff is very nice and speaks English too.
We had lunch including desert for a fair price and it was delicious. Really made us enjoy our trip to Nara 😊
Naramachi_Vegan_Nabi
Thank you for visiting us & 5-star-rating!
Read moreWe're glad to hear you enjoyed our meal.
It encourage us so much.
If you have a chanse, please visit our new location!
Guest
JJTsk
Points +15
May they continue to prosper! - Edit
I would give 6 stars if I could.
Read moreEverything is vegan, gluten-free.
Came here in Aug. 2022. They had been in business for 2 years. A seriously amazing, understated place.
Popped in as soon as we got to Nara around 5pm on a Sunday, an hour before their closing time. The only meal food they had left to serve was the chirashizushi. Bento and lunch plates had sold out, duh.
So much care, thought, patience went into that dish. Impeccably prepared. Delicately plated. Fresh ingredients. With the dish came a piece of paper detailing all ingredients. The top layer is assorted lightly pickled or fresh raw veggies. All green, oh my! My eyes were as pleased as my tongue 😜
Underneath are more goodies: yam, こんにゃく、corn, and soy meat prepared with green peppers... The yuzu sushi rice has ancient rice grains mixed in, presenting a gentle fuchsia colour.
I had to brace myself to not inhale everything in a storm. Because I ate slowly and it was rather nutritionally dense, I felt quite satiated by the chirashizushi. Nonetheless, I got two of their gluten-free muffins: edamame cheese muffin and koji lemon. They also have coconut muffins and fermented azuki muffins, the latter of which had sold out. Muffins are 250 each, heated up and served with a flower of whipped cream if eaten in. They are tiny but big yum!
You really taste the quality and dedication in every food.
The owners are two sisters. One is the soft-spoken chef, the other more the boss, managing the front. She speaks good English and is very genuine and hospitable. The current rental space is reserved for startups and on a 3-year limited lease, so they will have to move in a year's time. I was advised to check their website, which is regularly updated, for the new location.
The joint is rather small, tucked under the shotengai next to the Kintetsu station. Around 5-8 minutes on foot if you go there straight from the station without much browsing. It only seats about 4 people, all counter seats. So if you plan to eat in during meal hours on a weekend or holiday, you may not get seated right away.
They also have a shelf of cat stuff for sale.
Would have been back for lunch the next day if things had lined up on our end. But I'll definitely try eating here again next chance I get.
Thank you for the experience and best of luck in shop space hunting!
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-22
Pros: Amazing food, nuanced taste, Creative cuisine, Quality ingredients
Cons: Tiny shop but it will change soon, nothing else
Naramachi_Vegan_Nabi
Thank you for updating your comments!
Read moreWe're so glad that you enjoyed our meal.
Please come to see at our new location.
We're looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Guest
KaFraMi
Points +408
Postponed lunch - Edit
Small and cozy place right in the main shōtengai/shopping street with roof. Easy to find. Only can serve 4 at the same time. Number of lunch plates is limited (10 in and 10 take aways), so reservation can only help. Lunch was delicious (on a smaller side), dessert is also served (11:30-14:30). Probably best hōjicha ice cream i ever had. I came in the middle of cooking class, so they asked me politely to come back or have take away. I returned and didn’t regret :).
Read morePros: Very tasty lunch - one plate with dessert, Small and cozy, easy to find, Nice and helpful staff
Naramachi_Vegan_Nabi
Thank you for coming back to us & posting nice pictures and comments.
Read moreWe're very glad that you enjoyed our lunch.
Please visit our new location soon!
Guest
irisheyes317
Points +997
Convenient bite while shopping - Edit
I would've preferred a more extensive menu
Read moreNaramachi_Vegan_Nabi
Thank you for your visit and comment!
Read moreDuring the year-end and New Year holidays, we offer a special menu that is different from our regular menu. We decided to offer something warm that we don't usually serve, and this time we decided to offer ramen.
We have now returned to our regular menu, and we hope you enjoy it.
We are sincerely looking forward to seeing you so soon.
Guest
Shrinivas
Points +13
Good people…Good Food - Edit
Nice people and good option for vegans…they serve good vegan Japanese food 😊
Read moreGuest
Shinya
Points +15
Delicious cafe tucked away in Nara - Edit
A sweet little cafe hidden in Nara. I ordered the lunch bento set and smoothie, as the full lunch set had to be reserved in advance.
Read moreThe lunch bento was absolutely amazing - full of delicious, healthy vegan Japanese food. One absolute plus is that it had a variety of food in it, from pumpkin to shiitake mushrooms and more. One of the best vegan meals I had in Japan. The two ladies there are very friendly and even chatted with me, they know a little bit of English! Definitely recommend it to everyone (:
One thing would be you should call ahead to reserve the full lunch meal if you wish to try it. It looks even more delicious than the bento set I had and I wished I could try it.
Guest
greenbean.
Points +338
Really cute little spot - Edit
Very cute little spot tucked away just off a main shopping street in Nara. Look out for their outdoor sign to find it.
Read moreThe two ladies who run it were so welcoming and friendly and recommend me what to try. Had their noodle special for the day which was so fresh and tasty. As it’s quite cosy, the kitchen set up is behind the bar where you eat you could see fresh dishes being made that smelled so good!
Pros: Good value , Really friendly staff
Naramachi_Vegan_Nabi
We're so glad see you again on Happy Cow website!
Read moreWe really appreciate for writing the first review.
Come and see us so soon!
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