Vegan
American
Pizza
Japanese
Take-out
Vegan cafe est. 2018 near Nara Park. Serves ramen, hikyaku lunch, fermented germinated brown rice lunch plate, burger, curry, pizza, cake and dessert, natural yeast bread, and lunch box to go. Also has vegan soft-serve. Everything except ramen can be prepared as take-out. Open Tue-Thu 1:00pm-4:00pm. Open on Sundays if there is a reservation for 4 or more people.
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Last update on 21 Apr 2025 by 井上道子
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Added by VivianAnimalrights on 09 Oct 2018
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187 Reviews
First Review by NatAdcock
Pepperann
Points +102
Delizioso - Edit
Posto delizioso e caratteristico, cibo ottimo!!!
Read morePros: Location caratteristica, Proprietà cortese, Cibo ottimo
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ElinGranath
Points +268
Cute shop, good food, good prices - Edit
A good vegan option when visiting Nara Park. I've seen some reviews saying it can take a long time to receive food. For me it only took 10 minutes, but there wasnt a lot of people in the restaurant.
Read moreGluten free options are limited. I ordered the dandan rice noodles, but they have soy sauce in them.
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munnsy20
Points +42
Good tasty food - Edit
The freshness of the food and some dishes that I haven't often seen on vegan menus in Japan make this place worth seeking
Read moreThe falafel burger salad combo was lovely. Homemade bread and delicious salad dressing stood out
Lady running the place is lovely
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nahiaz
Points +36
In love with the food and the place - Edit
The restaurant itself is charming and I was in awe of the owner, by herself she managed to take orders, prepare the food, clean the tables and charge the people as they left, and the place was PACKED, and even so it took less than 20 minutes for the food to arrive, I was impressed. The food was delicious, I had the Karaage bento and the tofu nuggets, they were both super good. There’s a sign that says that they don’t accept children though, just so you know. I guess it must be difficult to manage taking into account all else that she has to do. But that makes the place nice and quiet.
Read morePros: Karaage bento, Tofu nuggets, Cozy
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i1arie
Points +888
Best food in Nara - Edit
We went there 10min after opening and it was busy. Make sure to be on time otherwise you will wait a very long time. We waited about 40 min. The food was worth the wait. Absolutly amazing
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fatini
Points +228
yummy homemade food - Edit
food served in the owner/cook’s home who does the cooking, serving and billing. can take time if there are a few tables waiting so be patient. the karaage bento and the fermented rice soft serve were the highlight!
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DanielAdari
Points +35
Must visit! - Edit
Wow. Just wow.
Read moreThe BEST food we ate in all of Japan.
The food, the atmosphere, the staff, all just right.
The place is right near the park, just a short walk, entering a small sweet restaurant that feels just like home.
Pros: Heavenly food, Feels like home , Cute and kind staff
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julka-kulka
Points +52
Cute, nice and delicious - Edit
Unfortunately was only open on two days per week, but we've been lucky and had a delicious meal in familiar surrounding
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amimo
Points +73
Après une bonne balade, le réconfort ! - Edit
Probablement l’une de mes adresses préférées, tout y est vegan, et nous sommes enveloppé dans une ambiance si chaleureuse (la déco est composée à 99% de chats). La cuisine est ouverte, de ce fait on peut aisément voir la gérante préparer avec soin chaque repas. L’assiette hamburger vegan était délicieuse, aux multiples saveurs. Nous avons passé un si doux moment, qu’il me tarde d’y retourner. Les tips aident à sauver les chats errants.
Read morePros: Large choix de plats, Lieu calme et reposant en dehors de la ville, Aide les chats
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csimpson
Points +50
Unwilling to seat a large group - Edit
Unwilling to seat a large group, even when the group offered to split into two four-tops. Made an excuse about other guests waiting, though we had waited outside before opening and before other guests arrived.
Read moreCons: Refused to seat us
井上道子
当店は1人で営業しておりますので4名以上は対応出来ないと表記しています。他の客が待っているなんて言ってませんし、ゴリ押しされても、接客から調理、配膳、会計まで1人でするには4名が限界です。小さな店に予約もなしに9名で来られても、ほとんどのお店は対応出来ないと思いますよ。ここに文句言うのは勝手ですが、気に入らないならさっさと他の店に行かれたらいいだけ、うちにはうちの方針があります。
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PaigeStrudwick
Points +237
Sweet place - Edit
Decent sized menu, food came quickly and I think it’s just the owner working alone. Good size portions and nice flavours. Especially enjoyed the bread on the burger. Slightly out of the way from the main shop area but a nice walk up the hill to get there.
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vjeranc
Points +83
Lovely place - Edit
Such a cosy restaurant, owned by a passionate vegan woman.
Read moreThe food was visibly prepared with care and tasted excellent.
Similar to some other vegan restaurants where 1 person does everything, the whole place screams of their personality.
Ice cream is lovely.
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3175
You must visit this hidden gem in Nara! - Edit
This restaurant is a hidden gem, located on a quiet street a short walk away from the main sights in Nara. It's a great place to relax and wind down for lunch after a morning of exploring Nara Park. The ambience is very quiet, peaceful, and traditional. There's a small outdoor seating area. There is only one lady who doesn't speak English who runs the place, so service was a bit slow, but I enjoyed that it allowed time for relaxation.
Read moreYou MUST get the cutlet burger plate!! The burger patty itself was crispy and delicious, as was the burger bun (which kind of reminded me of the texture of steamed buns). It came with generous sides: green salad, pickles, potato salad, fried eggplant, vegetable tempura, spring roll, and a skewer of fried goodness (not sure what it was).
It was a bit pricey, but that's to be expected for a touristy area and it's totally worth it for the tasty food and peaceful experience. Please note that they accept cash only.
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ndamato
Points +58
Great vegan food near Nara park :) - Edit
Cute and cozy restaurant a short walk away from Nara Park. My wife and I both got the Karaage bento which was delicious!
Read moreThe owner cooks and serves the food all by herself, and was very kind. We arrived right at opening time, and it reached capacity quickly.
I highly recommend Vegan Cafe Ramuna😄
Pros: Cozy atmosphere, Delicious food, Friendly owner
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SamForbes
Points +123
One woman show with a love for cats! - Edit
This was one of my favourite spots in Japan—a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Nara. It’s a small, cozy café run by a single woman with a love for cats.
Read moreThe fully vegan menu was fantastic, and our meals were perfect—no complaints at all.
Since it’s a one-woman operation, arriving early is best, or be prepared for a wait.
The café is cash only. If you have any spare change, consider donating to the collection box near the register, which supports a cat rescue.
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Croissance
Points +2930
great - Edit
you might wait a LONG time if you dont come immediately after opening, and even then you might wait a lot. the woman runs everything alsone. the food is tasty and healthy, tea is good, ice cream with mango great. props to the woman
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arii_teee1227
Points +56
it’s open! - Edit
super delicious food served by the sweetest person. she runs the shop alone so be prepared to wait a bit. very worth it! super cute atmosphere and the quaintest little shop.
Read morePros: food was amazing, quiet and cute atmosphere, lovely staff woman
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OZVEGETA
Points +36
Not Closed! - Edit
Happy Cow states this cafe is closed but my partner and I were so hungry we decided to inspect. We were so glad we did because it was a great experience.
Read moreThe setting is warm and cozy, the food was simple, affordable and delicious, and the lady who owns/runs the cafe is so sweet.
It is run by one staff member so expect a delay if it is busy. There were 2 tables seated, and we waited for 20 minutes but it was well worth it.
Pros: Affordability , Comfort, Taste
Cons: Understaffed
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kelseyjaynex
Points +3929
Oishii - Edit
Such a quaint, homely little cafe not far from the deer park. The burger set meal and Dan Dan noodles were so tasty and full of goodness. One of our favourite spots we’ve eaten this Japan trip.
Read moreCash only.
Pros: ethical vegan cafe, delicious wholesome food, fair prices
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marebear808
Points +18
Amazing - Edit
Such an incredible meal at Ramona. The vegan karaage was out of this world good and the vegan burger plate was right up there with it. Wish I was staying longer, would come back in a heart beat! The owner/chef provided kind, swift service. The space was so cozy and inviting. Highly recommend for vegans/non-vegans alike.
Read morePros: Food, Service , Ambiance
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hwing
Points +2363
Arrive early for this unique lunch experience! - Edit
I arrived about 5 minutes early on a Monday and was the first to arrive, but by opening time at 1pm a small line was beginning to form. Highly recommend you arrive early as this is a walk-in only lunch spot.
Read moreVegan Cafe Ramona is run by one woman. There are about four tables inside and three small ones outside. Very homey inside with cute trinkets and cat decore.
We tried the Karage Bento Box and the Dan Dan Noodles. Both of which were delightful. The Karage Bento Box was my personal favorite—this is how a bento box should be!! Perfectly fried tofu and lightly fried vegetable tempura with some additional sides.
Please go and support this local vegan cafe!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-11
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MarcosAbdallah
Points +311
Lovely place, good food near the Park - Edit
Happy to find this place near Nara Park.
Read moreWe got there 10 minutes before opening on a weekday and had no line, but it quickly started to form after opening.
Not sure if people know but there's more sits inside.
Good food! We had the burger and the bento box and icecream
Cash only
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-31
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jalapenohands
Points +652
Expect to wait - Edit
The wait was comically long (1.5 hours for only 3 groups/5 people in front of me), but the food was great and the owner seems nice. In the end, I’m not sure if it was worth the wait.
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ChiknPickle
Points +157
Be patient and you’ll be rewarded - Edit
Be prepared to wait for service here as it is one lady doing it all! We came when the restaurant was fairly full of patrons already and waited 30-40min to be seated, a couple people joined waiting behind us but I think gave up and left - however, im glad we stayed! All up waiting be seated, order and food to be cooked took just over an hour, but it was a reminder to slow down and be patient. The food was absolutely lovely, such a personal touch on everything, freshly cooked and delicate.
Read moreWe had the karaage set, burger sets and Dan Dan noodles. Burger set was a highlight, so many elements to try and all delicious. You could tell how lovingly hand crafted each element was, and it’s a miracle how fast that one lady works to prepare it all!
In terms of ambience, it’s a beautiful and homely little place tucked away on side street, gorgeous dining area out the front and very cute interior with lots of cat decor (and two cute cats sitting out the back garden to top it all off)
Must visit destination when in Nara
Pros: Burger plate , Decor and ambience , Exceptional effort from owner
Cons: Long wait if you’re in a rush (though worth it!)
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Deadly1Escape
Points +17
Un repas simple et délicieux - Edit
Nous avons pris notre repas dans ce café qui est délicieux, les plats sont préparés avec soin par la dame qui tient le café. Tout est fait maison dans un cadre chaleureux.
Read morePros: La cuisine , Le lieu, Le service
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Sebaahuenu
Points +17
Delicioso - Edit
Encontramos este pequeño café en Nara, una comida excelente, considerando que son muy pocos los lugares con opciones vegetarianas y/o veganas
Read morePros: La comida, Lugar, Bebidas orgánicas
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Eva0101
Points +335
Cozy little restaurant - Edit
Cute little restaurant with delicious food. It’s run by a lovely lady who’s doing it all by herself!
Read moreWe had bento, a noodle soup and ice cream - everything was delicious!
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