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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43 Reviews
First Review by FruitMonstar
Cecilypopplewell
Points +55
Traditional Japanese Food - Edit
Such a cute spot. I wanted to like the food but the flavours and textures were a bit too Japanese tasting for me. Great for an adventurous foodie. But the atmosphere and desert were lovely.
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IronJuice
Points +1261
Great vegan spot near Nagoya station - Edit
Ordered takeout: curry, teriyaki, that chicken nugget looking dish, and some cookies.
Read moreAll dishes tasted good for the price they charge, the curry was light on salt, but not too light to be bland. Chicken nugget and teriyaki used the same soy chunk which was a let down. The cookie was great.
Btw, keep your shoes away from the shelf for cookies. (see my 3 line haiku below)
Pros: Good taste, Fair price
Cons: Cookies glass jar, dropped by the waitress, A glass shard pierced my foot
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TomRedgrave
Points +16
Fantastic food - Edit
Wife and i on honeymoon, and in Nagoya for ghibli Park. Came here, and it was the best food we've had after 2 weeks in japan. The starter of the evening set menu was particularly phenomenal.
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Jollu
Points +42
Delicious - Edit
Full japanese experience sitting on the tatami and the food was extraordinary. The staff was also really nice and smily.
Read morePros: Food, Japanese experience
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CHENTS
Points +25
Vegan來名古屋必訪 - Edit
非常用心的私廚料理，現點現做。晚上為套餐，獨家特色前菜，沙拉 素食炸雞或水餃，主菜有六種，我們選牛丼，拉麵和漢堡，都相當用心與獨特，無動物性肉，無蛋，無海鮮。最後來一個點心做結尾，很滿足。服務員很可愛也很細心，會講英文，可去蔥蒜。位置在名古屋車站或則武之森附近，但在巷子裡的小巷子裡，注意招牌走進來即可。價位雖然偏高，相信這樣的餐點值得，在名古屋是唯一。下次來名古屋，一定會回來享用支持。
Read morePros: 素食牛丼, 拉麵, 前菜
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Painted.Twine
Points +145
Vegan allium free friendly - Edit
Delicious vegan eatery that can cater for an allium free vegetarian diet. Their food is really good and dinner is a set meal type only, we really enjoyed their dishes and the staff are lovely.
Read morePros: Great food , Lovely service, Allium free friendly
Cons: Dinner require reservation
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SuperChipmunk
Points +404
Delicious okacon meal - Edit
I ordered their okacon (which includes a bbq dish made of okara and konyaku) set meal. The bbq dish was so good, it felt like it melts in your mouth. I also like the sashimi made of nata de coco. And I like that it includes a dessert of your choice (I highly recommend the gennmaidango). Everything in the meal was really delicious. And the service was also good (the chef is vegan :)). And the place was so nice and cozy. It was a great experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-28
Pros: Food, Service, Ambience
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Regan_J_Smith
Points +52
The BEST vegan meat I’ve ever had. - Edit
I came here for lunch and had the set with the Okacon Kabayaki - a vegan ‘eel’ made from Konnyak. I’m not usually a fan of faux meats but this blew my mind. It was by far the best texture I’ve ever experienced in a a faux meat and was immediately sending photos telling my other vegan friends about it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-16
Pros: Okacon Kabayaki, Friendly service, Healthy variety
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MartinBaumeister
Points +565
Yummy vegan deliciousness - Edit
This is a neat little place that you wouldn’t expect to find behind these walls. Very friendly service, passionate owner and chef, and good food. Be aware that it’s Japanese seating style where you sit on the floor. That’s not for everyone. Recommend to have the matcha soy latte iced.
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SandraAnanos
Points +289
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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sixfootglass
Points +124
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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FruitMonstar
Points +1135
Sanitation issue - Edit
I had hairs in my plate, 3 times in a roll from this restaurant. I mentioned to the owner but she didn’t seem to care.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-06
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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 +52
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 +157
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 +2509
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 +1882
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 +4526
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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