Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Chinese
Buffet
Fast food
Taiwanese
金壷食堂 Chinese buffet restaurant is located near Pottery Street and the Makishi Public Market (maybe a bit difficult to find though). Offers all-you-can-eat buffet priced per person. Most dishes are vegan but better to ask the chef to confirm on the individual dishes. Causal set up. Open Mon-Sat 8:00am-3:00pm, Sun 8:00am-12:00pm.
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26 Reviews
First Review by Rachelcooksvegan
FK123
Points +1435
Simple, delicious and simply the best - Edit
For 600 Yen, at the moment under 4€, you can eat all you can eat. Spices are minimalistic, but there are like 10 different things you can choose from. The owner is very friendly, you get to talk to people, that sit next to you, and even when its only 600 Yen, the owner gives a round of desserty crackers. Simply the best.
Read moreWhen we were there, only one dish was not vegan, because of egg in the salad. But the owner gave us a salad without the dressing. So kind and thoughtful to all the guests!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-22
Guest
Ruzha
Points +3646
Great Price - Edit
A very nice and cheap buffet with healthy local vegetables, tofu and noodles! The people running this restaurant were so lovely and provided a great home atmosphere! If you want to taste unpretentious delicious Okinawa food, this is the place to do it!
Read moreBut since we were staying at a hotel with a kitchen, I had already been preparing similar food myself pretty much every day, so I think I was looking for something a bit different.
Guest
B12mangel
Points +1115
Friendly hosts and good food - Edit
We had lunch at this place. Except 2 meals (with egg) everything else was vegan. They clearly understand "vegan/plantbased"!
Read moreThe hosts were so friendly and helpful (if you don't know a dish, they explain it to you).
Food was good, price is cheap, atmosphere nice. Recommend!
Guest
Doitsu232
Points +25
nice place you should visit when in naha - Edit
i tried the food in kintsubo shokudo today and it was delicious.
Read morei had the so called "viking" buffet (take what you like) and a chimaki - both was really good.
the owners are friendly, it is a small cozy place.
directions:
if you plan to come from kokusai-dori international street, walk down heiwa-dori and when you passed SHAKE HAND turn right on the next corner, you will see it on the left-hand side.
Pros: delicious food, cheap prices, chimaki
Guest
AlexNicholasBlakely
Points +90
Cheap and tasty - Edit
Great owner, points out what's vegan. Which on the day we went it was all vegan. He would come and give us dishes not on the buffet which was very nice of him.
Read moreSundays are takeaway only I'm sure.
Pros: Cheap, Nice owners , Usually vegan only
Guest
Pigzooka
Points +30
Great cost performance! - Edit
I’m a student on a budget and would have eaten here multiple times if I could have. For 600 yen it was all you can eat, including an especially delicious tofu dish. The owners were also very friendly. I will say, though, that the food hygiene was questionable - the dishes are not heated or refrigerated, and they were cooling a pot of soup with a fan. Still, I was fine!
Read morePros: Delicious, Crazy cheap, Friendly service
Cons: Might not be safe?
Guest
ValérieCatanzaro
Points +26
Simple but good restaurant - Edit
All-you-can-eat buffet restaurant with a really affordable price Almost everything is vegan, only one dish contains egg. Very friendly staff. The decoration is very simple and you cound even think it's not a restaurant from the outside, it's a place convenient for workers, local people...
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MaximeJuneau
Points +501
Good buffet for breakfast - Edit
Kind place. When we entered, they explained us that it was all veggie, except one salade that contained eggs. So you'll have plenty of vegan choice, and it is pretty cheap. Many vegetables and some good mock meat. Enjoy.
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AnthonyBravey
Points +667
Best value meal in Japan? - Edit
I went here for lunch and had an incredibly delicious and filling meal. The staff here were so friendly here and although they spoke limited English, they were able to show me the two dishes that contained egg, everything else was vegan.
Read moreThere were a few locals here and for good reason, as the food and price here is unbeatable.
Definitely a hidden gem of Naha, I recommend to all to visit and support this lovely family owned restaurant.
Pros: Delicious food, Lovely staff, Incredible price
Guest
impkokay
Points +156
Family style buffet. - Edit
Found this place on Happy Cow. Kind owners and good basic food. All you can eat with delicious soup and congee. Almost all dishes are vegan. Visiting on a cruise and this was great compared to ship good.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly owners, Tasty food.
Cons: Basic place with 4 larger tables.
Guest
Ruddegur
Points +1447
Fantastic - Edit
This place is really great. Nice owners/staff; has a family feeling. The food was great - especially the soup!! So good! Excellent value for money as well! Will definitely revisit.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan!, Inexpensive, Really tasty food
Guest
seijirasta
Points +124
onry 5〜6 dollar free refill - Edit
OISHI and good price
Read morePros: 一部卵白が入っている物もあるみたいなので要確認, some meny use egg（veg ham）
Guest
Nathan_Star33
Points +88
Excellent taste and value for money - Edit
Finding this place was easy to find on the map. A hidden gem close to Naha city! Highly recommended! Eat as much as you wish for 600 yen!
Read morePros: Lot of choices, Value for money and great taste, Friendly staff
Guest
KuaMinChuen
Points +1808
Simple food at an amazing price. - Edit
Situated near 国際通り，this place is a "rare" gem, selling nice Taiwanese style vegetarian food. Buffet style, eat all you can. Highly recommended for those on a budget. If you have a chance to see the boss wrapping rice dumplings, please give it a try, is really very nice.
Read morePros: Cheap
Guest
YokeMunLim
Points +1011
Cheapest meal you can ever get in Naha - Edit
I was on a budget while I was in Okinawa so this was a huge lifesaver! For just 600 yen you get an all-you-can-eat buffet selection with lots of flavorful vegetables and mock meats. I really liked their homemade rice dumplings which you can purchase separately for 250 yen. The eatery is small and a little messy but it has a down-to-earth vibe which reminds me of my country's Chinese eateries. The food is quite delicious but some dishes might be too sweet or salty. Remember to check with the staff and ask them which dishes contain honey or dairy. Overall I recommend this place for its value and taste.
Read morePros: Very cheap for a lot of food, friendly owner, convenient location
Cons: Some dishes might be too salty or sweet, Uses some honey or dairy
Guest
HappyOtter
Points +297
excellent value, simple food - Edit
tastes like home cooking, and for 600円 the buffet is great for having whatever size meal you need.
Read morePros: friendly people, cheap buffet
Guest
DennisD
Points +50
Great lunch for an amazing price! - Edit
The buffet actually cost 600 Yen! A great lunch for that price with relatively tasty food. Friendly owner whom can inform you of what dishes includes non-vegan stuff. For me it was only a sauce in one of the dishes.
Read moreVisited a few weeks ago and the current location on the map is correct...
Updated from previous review on 2016-12-04
Pros: Cheap, Good location
Guest
SamanthaIngridHo
Points +3620
Maybe they are too busy - Edit
It's a bit hard to find this restaurant because the google map is wrong... I went into the restaurant and no one serves me maybe they are too busy preparing foods. It's buffet with 10 kinds of food to choose from. You can also get rice or congee or miso soup there. The food is just so so. It's called Taiwanese food but I don't really think so. It's probably just some stir-fried veggie which looks like Taiwanese or Chinese. But Not really traditional Taiwanese food. (I am a hongkonger who has been in Taiwan for a few times). It's cheap after all.
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Tomo Okabe
Points +801
When you are looking for some breakfast. - Edit
A lot of vegan friendly restaurants in Japan open around lunch time.
Read moreBut this place offer breakfast buffet which was a life saver for me because I had to take a flight at 1pm.
You have the option of white rice or congee and some soup and the dishes laid out in front of you.
You can choose dumplings or spring rolls for the extra kick when you feel the side dishes don't seem too appealing.
Pros: cheap, delicious , lots of choices
Cons: a bit hard to find
Guest
happycowaccount
Points +31
Great buffet breakfast - Edit
We went to have breakfast at 8 AM and weren't disappointed. 600 yen all you can eat buffet. Everything was vegan on the day we visited but you probably should ask as they have different stuff every day. The lady working there spoke Mandarin and little English.
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Mango_monkey
Points +47
Affordable Taiwanese veggie/vegan friendlybuffet - Edit
600yen for a vegetarian/vegan buffet!
Read moreThere was only one dish that had eggs in it. They served us one veggie springroll each, had rice and congee on the side and served lots of different cooked veggies, tofu and beans. I give the food 3.5/5. You'll definitely leave full and satisfied.
Pros: Inexpensive, All you can eat
Cons: Closes around 3pm, Greasy
Guest
caroblume
Points +66
very suitable for vegans - Edit
I went there today with my boyfriend and we both liked the restaurant.
Read moreIt is a small place in a side street between Heiwa dori and the Pottery Street. We asked for it in one of the stores nearby and the woman that worked there showed it to us.
The food is taiwanese. We came for lunch which was a buffet. The owner didn't know the word "vegan", but after explaining that we are vegetarians that don't eat egg and dairy products, he confirmed that ALL of the dishes offered at the buffet were suitable for vegans.
There were a lot of vegetables, peas/beans and tofu. With the buffet comes rice, a soup and jasmine tea.
After eating a big lunch, we payed only 600 Yen for it all.
The staff was also very nice.
Overall, it is a nice place with good and especially cheap food. As the food wasn't outstanding though, I give four out of five stars.
Guest
Vegeiko
Points +3142
Little Taiwan in Okinawa! - Edit
Chinese vegetarian dishes at amazing 600 yen!! The owner was so friendly and he wanted to show me some rare Taiwanese vegan ingredients from his freezer. You should definety go if you are in that area, since Okinawa is NOT vege-friendly island, their traditional dishes are pork feet soup!!!
Read moreHow to get there: yes it's a bit hard, from famous Kokusai street at around center, there is Heiwa dori arcade (very ugly, old passage) enter there and walk to the end at about 10 min. When you see sun shine again, ask somebody if they know Kintsubo Shokudo, vegetarian (BEGITALIAN) restaurant. Should be very close. Only open until 3:00-4:00 pm.
Guest
JesseD
Points +832
New Cafe - Edit
This place has changed hands. It's now an alternative cafe offering a vegan curry for lunch for under 1,000 Yen. It's not open for dinner. The staff were very friendly, but as I don't speak much Japanese and they don't (yet) have a website or phone number I don't have all the information needed to update this, so it would be great if someone else could in the future. As far as I know the menu is mostly not vegan (as the advertisements for "village leather from Nepal suggest) but the delicious curry is still excellent value if you're in the Pottery village. It's just around the corner from the pottery museum.
Read morePros: delicious, inexpensive vegan lunch set, friendly staff, great location in the pottery village
Cons: no longer all veg (I think)
happycowaccount
Actually I think you accidentally went to Soi Cafe (https://www.facebook.com/soi.naha) instead of Kintsubo Shokudo. We visited Kintsubo Shokudo just recently and it was still a Taiwanese breakfast / lunch buffet.
Read moreJesseD
Thank you so much for letting me know. I would update my review but it would move it to the top, which doesn't seem right when I didn't go there.
Read moreSo please everyone take this as a warning to find the right restaurant! I'm disappointed that I didn't make it to Kintsubo Shokudo.
Guest
LiaTraballero
Points +1946
Simple, tasty, healthy - Edit
Perfect buffet, full of vegetables, soup, rice, udon, the, water. Almost everything was vegan, but I think the menu changes pretty much everyday, so, if you are vegan, just say it to the owner and he'll tell you what you can eat. Everything was delicious and very tasty.
Read moreThe place is small and very simple.
The location on the map is wrong, the right street is the one that runs parallel to the one signed. I took a screen shot on Maps when I was there and I'll upload it.
Pros: Lots of vegetables, Buffet, Vegan choices
Guest
Rachelcooksvegan
Points +20
Delicious! - Edit
Great buffet!
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