Vegan
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Western
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Little cafe tucked away in the back streets serving lunch and dinner. Offers salads, fried soy meat bowl, a vegan plate that changes according to the season, burgers, and other Japanese dishes. In the afternoon there's high tea with cakes. Sake, beer and wine available. Chef owned, English is spoken. Lunchtime can be very busy, so reservations are advised. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm, Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm.
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172 Reviews
First Review by Stella774
nooorah
Points +110
Delightful - Edit
Lovely atmosphere, great service, and good food. I had the vegan delight platter and Wakoucha Japanese black tea. I also took a slice of fig cake to go for later. Everything was really good!
Read morePros: Tea, Service, Flavours
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madveganfood
Points +1770
Best karaage - Edit
I've had karaage 3 times so far on Japan, this is the best place for me! The red peppers tasted delicious, unlike I've had before. The homemade cola was also refreshing and fragrant.
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chloérobert
Points +91
Sympa mais petite quantité - Edit
Le plat était sympa mais petite quantité. Le prix est un peu plus élevé que les autres restaurants qu'on a testé du même style. Saveurs trop subtiles à notre goût, peu prononcées. On n'y reviendra pas, mais clairement c'est une question de goût.
Read morePersonnel très sympa.
Pros: Jolie assiette colorée, Kombusha maison, Personnel sympa
Cons: Petites quantités, Rapport quantité/prix, Peu de saveurs hormis le tofu.
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cs_Lotte
Points +32
beinahe übersehen - Edit
Bevor man Tempel und Hirsche bestaunt erst einmal gut essen? Das hat hier gut funktioniert. Kuchen gab es auch 😃
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vyan
Points +228
Amazing Vegan Karaage! - Edit
Very juicy Karaage with satiating rice bed.
Read moreBoth the “Vegan Delight” platter (where you get a bit of everything) and the “Shojin Karaage Bowl” were great.
Although we think the Karaage was so good, we’d opt for that twice next time.
The interior of the restaurant is very cute and has a very pleasant atmosphere; but we took the order to go because they were closing up.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-28
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MESnyc
Points +621
Wonderful - Edit
What a lovely place. It is a bit out of the way but it was delicious and so relaxing. I had the karaage bowl, which was divine. The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming. Recommend!
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KathyAJ
Points +38
Little gem - Edit
Found this place on Happy Cow while staying in Nara. Having subsisted on a green burger and countless tofu sticks from 7-11, it was quite a treat to have a menu to choose from. I went for the veggie delight (a bit of everything) and it was truly delicious! Every element was freshly cooked. It is a small place with a compact kitchen, so each meal is cooked to order and might arrive at the table at different times, but that was part of its charm.
Read moreThere is a fridge full of homemade desserts to choose from along with a selection of parfaits and shaved ice. I went for the tarte au chocolat and my children has the watermelon and fig parfait (from the special menu) and everything was delicious.
The restaurant is a bit hidden away and accessed through what looks like a gap in the fence but Google maps finds it easily.
Pros: Cosy, relaxed vibe, Fresh cooked, tasty food, Delicious desserts
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YamaGory
Points +101
Little bit out of the way but so worth it - Edit
This place has a good vibe, friendly owners and above all the food was delicious. Especially the kaarage was the best I have had in Japan. Definitely a must visit.
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majka24
Points +480
A bit disorganized but cute - Edit
Nice cafe, the interiors are really nice. A bit small place but gives wonderful vibe. The entrance is hard to find and it is not located in picturesque area. The food is really good, and not that pricey, but the service seemed understaffed, overwhelmed. I was hoping to get Kakigori but I received just ball of strawberry ice cream and I was told that they have not started with kakigori yet (but no one told me about it when I ordered kakigori and it was only written in Japanese menu). (Ofc they cancelled my dessert, but this shows the level of miscommunication)
Read moreCons: Disorganized , Mistakes because staff does not speak English
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AndreMaki’sVeganLife
Points +890
Otimo restaurante de nara - Edit
Otimo restaurant. Muito satisfeito e espero voltar mais vezes.
Read morePros: Ótimas opções
Cons: Entrada dificil
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VeggiLulu
Points +4077
Nice restaurant - Edit
The Karaage and the Daikon-mochi were really good.
Read moreI personally have eaten better Karaage but this one was good and the sauce was very delicious!
The other things on the menu and the caked looked good too.
The restaurant is very small and kind of cramped but not in an negative way.
The service was very slow though.
Pros: Karaage sauce, Cute cafe
Cons: Rather slow service
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alyssabp
Points +185
Best Vegan Karaage! - Edit
Very cute spot in Nara and staff is super nice. Got the full set plate along with the karaage bowl and everything was soo good. Definitely a must try!!
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Patrickljaimes
Points +106
One of the best meals I’ve had recently in Japan - Edit
Very good taste, atmosphere, presentation
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
Cons: A tad bit expensive but worth it for the quality
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Betty.21
Points +72
Cute little place for great food - Edit
I came by here before taking the train back home from Nara Station. It is maybe a ten minute walk into a neighborhood. So you have to look for the sign as it will be kind of hidden. The ladies helped me make a choice between all the different food on the menu. It is definitely a healthy place that has lots of vegan & gluten free options!
Read morePros: Healthy food 🥰, Quiet place to relax after a whole day of walking
Cons: Little bit on the expensive side
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StephVHe
Points +561
Mega lecker! - Edit
Ein Muss wenn ihr in Nara seid. Hatten hier 3 Hauptgerichte, alle waren mega gut. Definitiv zu empfehlen.
Read moreHatten noch den Karottenkuchen mitgenommen, der allerdings etwas trocken war. Die anderen Kuchen sahen aber auch sehr gut aus.
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vegotanuki
Points +1450
Beautiful strawberry tart - Edit
Enjoyed the karaage but the definite highlight was the strawberry tart. The most expensive place we’ve eaten in Japan, but worth the money and the walk from the deer park. Also enjoyed sitting on the floor to eat!
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BedeRX7802
Points +14
Excellent service, excellent food - Edit
Came in after spending all day travelling from Naoshima Island, greeted with the biggest smiles, the best service and the most amazing vegan food I’ve had here. The plum wine is astounding!
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Dharmachanda
Points +160
Cute yet serious - Edit
Super-cute cafe with seriously good vegan food. After paying I noticed their gorgeous cakes so we sat down again and scoffed them before the bike ride back to the hotel.
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Tsukimi
Points +6984
Very good - Edit
Always a good option when in Nara. Easy access from JR Nara Station.
Read moreThe food is good, but I feel tho the quality decreased a bit over the years. I feel the plate is quite expensive for what you get now. The oriental plate had mainly fried stuff and mostly cold veggies. For the price of 2400yen, I would expect at least a soup. But it's a tourist spot, so it can't be helped.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-25
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DaniChalmers
Points +40
Incredible Vegan find in Nara - Edit
Such a delicious and great find in Nara. The dishes were perfect. An assortment of different foods to try that balanced really well. So nice supporting this cute little cafe. Don’t let the size of the cafe fool you it’s so cute inside and the ladies were so lovely! Must try when in Nara
Read morePros: Delicious food , Great service
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JuneOk
Points +344
good! - Edit
a lil $$ but good! very cozy spot right by nara station
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the_rusty_knight
Points +224
Cute cafe serving delicious food - Edit
A cute little establishment tucked away in a side road in Nara. I dropped by for lunch during my visit to the city. I got the vegan delight which was a platter with all the different dishes they have to offer. Everything was really tasty and the ladies who served me were lovely. I really wanted to try out a cake but I was full from the lunch. Maybe next time!🤩 #Veganuary
Read morePros: Vegan delight platter, Ambience and vibe
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csklar
Points +13
Excellent meal! - Edit
This is a wonderful little restaurant tucked behind a 7/11. The food is first rate- interesting blend of flavors, delicious chocolate mousse-type dessert, great organic ginger ale and terrific service.
Read morePros: Meal, Dessert, Service
Cons: None, None, None
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pixel_pusher
Points +82
Amazing little cafe - Edit
Onwa was one of my favorite restaurants during my recent trip to Japan. The owners and staff are really attentive and can speak some English. The food is delicious and there's such a wide variety too. I had the Vegan Delight which has a sampling of everything. I would have gotten a dessert too if I weren't so stuffed. They looked amazing. There's a little display at the front of the cafe to tempt you as you walk in. If I ever return to Nara, I'll definitely eat here again.
Read moreAlso, it may not be apparent at first glance but the entrance is on the right side of the fence. There's a small walking path that's covered by the fence and the ivy.
Pros: Delicious food, Staff is really friendly
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Konita
Points +273
Huge variety of vegan cakes 😋 - Edit
We tried the basque matcha cake and the chocolate one… They were really good. The staff super kind and friendly. We wish to come back soon. You must try it😊🌱🫶
Read morePros: The good selection of cakes, The flavor , The positive vibes
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Birgit
Points +2167
Local vegan food - Edit
Onwa is a 40 min.walk from the deer park and even if it seems long it’s worth it. We chose the taco lunch set and the oriental lunch set. Both were beautifully presented and came with all kinds of little morsels to enjoy. The hojicha tea and seasonal kombucha were refreshing and flavorful. For dessert we had the warmed baked apple cake ( the best I ever had ) and the basque cheesecake. The owner chef is so kind and accommodating and has all the talent needed to make her customers very happy. We were!!!!
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G.M.
Points +80
Nice place, awesome cakes and lovely staff - Edit
The place is warm and cosy.
Read moreI took the vegan karaaghe dish and it was very good. Their cakes are AWESOME. The banana-chocolate cake was my favourite. The staff is super nice.
Pros: Cakes, Staff, Place
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