Serves meat, vegan options available. A simple "mom & pop"-style family restaurant, providing traditional Japanese food. Has a separate vegetarian menu with vegan options. You can either sit on tatami mats at a low Japanese-style table, or at the counter where you can watch Hiroshi prepare your meal. English spoken. Max. capacity 12 persons. Tables max 4 people. Reservations via website. Open Mon 11:30am-12:30pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Wed 11:30am-12:30pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-12:30pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm. Last orders 8:00pm.
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Last update on 23 Oct 2024 by HiroshiFuruta
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Added by Dean on 09 Nov 2011
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114 Reviews
First Review by Dean
ptait
Points +206
Wonderful experience - Edit
*Best to make reservations the day before or the morning before dinner service*
Read moreThe husband and wife chefs/owners were absolutely amazing.
We ordered from a set vegan menu. Each dish was explained to us in English and their hospitality was second to none.
The portion sizes were perfect - started with 5 'welcome' appetisers (baby potatoes, local spinach, zuchinni and eggplant, tofu & shitake mushrooms), followed by an entree of Gyoza, a main course of your choice, finished with a vegan panna cotta.
We ordered curry ramen, sweet sour tofu, fried rice with tofu, and the red ramen for our mains - all dishes (from the starters to dessert) were delicious.
The hosts were wonderful, the kind of people who make your holiday that much better. The restaurant has a traditional Japanese home-style feel to it - we ate at the counter and had lovely conversations with the hosts.
100% recommend.
They even made an extra tofu and cabbage stir-fry for our teenage son, because they thought his main wasn't going to be enough for him 😊 - incredibly sweet couple.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-29
Pros: Both hosts (wife & husband), Meal variety & taste, Atmosphere (homely)
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RonsonH
Points +13
Cutest Dinner ever - Edit
Amazing food and a lot of vegan choices - but the best of all - the cutest couple I have ever seen. If you are around here, don’t miss this out. You need to reserve a table atleast a day before!
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AladinSteinzer
Points +53
Super essen und ein tolles Erlebnis - Edit
Sehr nettes Lokal. Die Betreiber sind super freundlich und herzlich. Das essen war köstlich und der lokale Sake war ausgezeichnet. Es gab reichlich. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-10
Pros: Freundlich, Lustig, Familiär
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rosaaaa
Points +160
Good, clearly marked vegan food with lovely owner - Edit
The owner was so lovely! The food was also good, though not out of this world. The items are clearly marked as vegan. Also, although this is advertised as a Chinese restaurant on Google and their website, it isn't really Chinese (the menu holds gyoza and ramen). There are two options: a set menu or a gyoza menu.
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veganamy20
Points +203
Family friendly - Edit
What a delight! Delicious vegan menu ( including dessert). Must make bookings ( ideally day before) the husband and wife duo are lovely. The wife is very warm and her english is fantastic. She was so lovely with my 2 year old. She even took him out to her garden whilst we had 5 mins to eat by ourselves! If booking with just one young child, make sure you book 6pm, it will give you 30 mins with resturant to yourselves. I recommend the mabu tofu and tofu and cabbage miso ( divine).
Read morePros: Wonderful service , Thought out vegan menu, ambience is beautiful
Cons: Nothing
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Ashliebe
Points +343
Fantastic experience - Edit
I was very nervous since the store is so small to visit. The couple were soooooo so so kind! They appreciate any amount of Japanese spoken but speak very good English. We got the vegan set for 2. The welcome meal was very yummy, gyoza was so hot and good, and then we got miso ramen which was one of my favorites! We also had the fried rice and mabo tofu, which was a little spicy. The black sesame soy pudding was super yummy! Overall the experience was so lovely. And I loved sitting on a traditional mat with a heater.
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Happysoiboi
Points +1049
If I could give 5 stars, I would. - Edit
This has been one of the best experiences, food wise in Japan so far! The food is just absolutely delicious. Every bite was just amazing. They explain in detail what everything is too which I loved. The service here was the best we have had in Japan, wife and husband duo. Both such beautiful people. No stress about vegan options at all. Honestly would come back to takayama just to eat here again. I could cry just thinking about how cute the woman is who runs the place 🥹🥰 love her.
Read morePros: The best service ever. So friendly and funny!, Amazing food , Detailed vegan menu and knowledge!
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GMarsilla
Points +19
MUST VISIT! - Edit
MUST visit if you are in Takayama. The only thing better than the food is Naoko san and Hiroshi san's hospitality! We are vegetarians and really enjoyed the food, especially the tofu with cabbage and gyozas. Everything from the food to the experience was fantastic and couldn't recommend it more.
Read morePros: Exceptional hospitality, Local food, Plenty of veggie and vegan options
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MylesP
Points +20
Incredible experience - Edit
Couldn't recommend Heianraku more if I wanted to.
Read moreMy partner and I visited here for dinner in December of 2023, and found a wonderful menu with a myriad of vegan options. The hosts spoke really great English, and were very impressed with our average smattering of Japanese, so there were no communication issues whatsoever.
The food was incredible. Each dish, from the small Welcome Dish, to the Fried Rice, Curry Ramen, and little treats after dinner, would have been the star of the show at any other restaurant. Here, with everything we had altogether, I have no choice but to say this was one of the most special dining experiences of my life.
I think it is absolutely crucial to support businesses like these, those run by no more than a husband and wife, because they are the lifeblood and backbone of their communities. They reaffirm my love for food, and people too.
Pros: Food, Rapport and customer service, Atmosphere
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JuliaStamato
Points +22
Excellente cozy food - Edit
The food was amazing, especially the gyozas. Has an entire vegan menu with lots of options. It is owned by a very welcoming couple. They speak english
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BeagleLondon
Points +285
Friendly & cosy - Edit
Wonderful vegan options by a super friendly couple😄Such a lovely little place to be, and they really made us feel at home.
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PatriciaLauper
Points +23
Very friendly and welcoming - Edit
We were so happy to find Heianraku because it has very delicious vegetarian options! The reservation was very easy to make (we did it on the same day as we ate there). The owners are very welcoming and interessted in their guests. The food is absolutely delicious and if we had one more night in Takayama we would come back for sure! :)
Read moreThank you for the awesome evening! - we would give 5 stars!
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-20
Pros: The vegetarian Gyoza, The interest from the owners for their guests, The cozy atmosphere
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KelseyGardner
Points +90
Make a reservation! - Edit
Our last night in Takayama was spent in this cozy restaurant eating delicious food that was obviously prepared with pride and love. My partner had pork gyoza, the red ramen (non-vege) and I had the veggie gyoza and the veggie red ramen - I had a massive food baby afterwards! The hospitality from both husband and wife that ran the shop was top-notch and their knowledge of all ingredients that went into our food was outstanding. Would highly recommend coming here, but make a reservation as they only seem to seat one booking every half an hour, which is fair because it is only the husband that cooks and the wife that serves and does drink orders ^_^
Read morePros: Amazing food, Amazing hospitality, Cute restaurant space with tatami or bar seating
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TeKiLa
Points +69
Best good I've had - Edit
The food was the best I ate in Japan. The two owners were great to chat with.
Read moreThey have a very good English and fully understand what vegan means.
Their menu is really clear
Pros: The owners, The food, Atmosphere
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RotemZeitak
Points +77
Fantastic!! - Edit
The owner/server was so kind, and there are many vegan/veg/gluten free/meat options. We took the set menu with mapo tofu which was sooo tasty and came with many side dishes at such a small price! Highly recommended!!!
Read moreBtw, signs outside showed reservation only but we waited a few moments and the owner came out to greet out and let us in...so dont be discouraged by the signs
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DanielSchroppe
Points +329
Just awesome. - Edit
Everything was just great. Vegan/veggies food options and taste, hospitality, English language skills, very detailed explanations on ingredients etc. Highly recommended for a relaxed nice dinner, book in advance!
Read morePros: Many choices., Restaurant ambience, The hosts and hospitality
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TanLC
Points +111
Best Restaurant in Takayama - Edit
My husband and I visited this beautiful place twice during our stay in Takayama. The owners are such a delight, who love people and food! Their passion for food is evident in the creative dishes they create, and how well they share their knowledge of food with their customers. Not only are the owners beautiful, but the food is beautiful too. Beautiful to look at and to eat! The best vegan / veg options we have had during our stay in Japan! We would highly recommend this place to all who visit Takayama! They have options for everyone, and even cater to dietary requirements! Thank you to the hosts, we wish you all the love and luck this universe has to offer, and we hope to see you again soon. Love your Aussie friends, Tania & Tristian. P.S. Your food is oishī.
Read morePros: Cater to dietary requirements , A huge range of vegan / veg , Hosts are amazing
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tober888
Points +20
Best vegan food!! - Edit
The best vegan food I've had in Japan, and possibly anywhere!! Hosts are also really friendly and speak English very well. Managed to get a table without reservation but it seems like a popular place so would recommend making a reservation. If there's one restaurant in Takayama you go to, please make it this one
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veganbrianna
Points +273
I’d give it 5 stars if I could! - Edit
Owners were sooo friendly! Restaurant was very cosy and cute. Felt very genuine & traditional. Food was amazing too! Lots of vegan options. We are glad we booked a reservation.
Read morePros: Friendly owner, Amazing food, Vegan options
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RhysJones
Points +753
A wonderful experience - Edit
We had the most amazing time here when we visited in April. We emailed the day before to book a table which I think is just about the only way to get in, and we arrived to find a tiny space filled with about 6 other people. We sat at the bar and watched the friendly owners cook right in front of us which was such a privilege. They state clearly that it is simple food, not fancy food, with a Chinese influence.
Read moreI had the egg fried rice and my girlfriend had mapo tofu. Both things were delicious and came as generous portions. We also got some wonderful gyoza and there were a variety of other dishes handed to us throughout the meal.
At the end of the meal we added our names to the guest book atlas, which is a brilliant idea and in keeping with the thought and care that goes into running this restaurant.
If you are in Takayama I'd recommend making every effort to come here.
Pros: Welcoming owners, Simple tasty food, Gyoza
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VeganLien
Points +56
Great food and friendly owners - Edit
A very nice place to go for dinner in Takayama! The food is prepared in front of you (when you sit at the counter) but there are also Japanse style seats. The food is delicious! I especially liked their welcoming dish, cabbage with tofu and the tofusteak. Above all the cook and hostess are so friendly! I'll definitely recommend this place.
Read moreIt is necessary to make a reservation, because the seats are limited and the place is popular.
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NielsdeWinter
Points +150
One of the best dinners we had in Japan - Edit
We loved dining here in the cosy home style restaurant that offers a range of vegan options. Our hosts were very thoughtful and we had some lovely conversations. Food was of very high quality and to top it off we had a sake tasting from local breweries. An evening to remember!
Read morePros: Home style personal service, Food made while you are watching, Tasty and varied dishes with bold flavors
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Ceressu
Points +13
Magnifique - Edit
Très bon, le couple qui tient le restaurant est adorable et savent ce qu’est un plat vegan / végétarien ! Je recommande 1000 fois. Par contre il vaut mieux réserver à l’avance vous pouvez envoyer un mail !
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FrankRietkerk
Points +33
Great food, friendly hosts - Edit
Very homely, small restaurant that has extremely kind staff. The food was great and definitely not too expensive. Lots of options for vegetarians/vegans. Be sure to reserve (a day or two ahead), because it fills up quickly.
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SonyaSkennarCadden
Points +26
"Can't miss" vegan food. - Edit
Simply the friendliest and best restaurant we have eaten at in 2 trips to Japan. The hosts are amazing and have a full understanding of vegetarian and vegan foods. Full English menu and guaranteed great times. A "cannot miss" in Takayama.Qa
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-11
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shawnkissil
Points +31
Amazing place with great vibe - Edit
Super great place to eat as a vegan with non vegans. You don’t miss out on the experience of the food. Also really understanding of vegan / vegetarian / gluten free
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KateBrosnan
Points +31
Incredible food and wonderful hosts - Edit
This restaurant is run by a lovely couple who clearly cared a lot about making dining there an enjoyable experience for all their customers. The food was a mix of Japanese and Chinese cuisines, and vegetarian/vegan menu items were clearly marked. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious! Would thoroughly recommend going to this restaurant, you will struggle to find food as delicious and in such a welcoming setting!
Read moreI think they only take bookings - we did this by scanning the QR code outside the restaurant and booking online.
Pros: Lots of vegetarian/vegan options, Options for other allergy suffers (Inc. gluten), Fabulous hosts
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