Vegan
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Natural cafe located in the tiny street near arcade in Kintetsu Nara station (3 minute walk). All items are vegan. Specialises in food therapy. Please make an appointment before visiting. Confirmed open March 2024. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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A-2F Inoue building 5-1 Minami-machi, Higashi-muki, Nara, Japan, 630-8216
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Last update on 28 Oct 2024 by KURURU
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149 Reviews
First Review by Tsaoling
ldd_happy
Points +581
Quaint place, calm atmosphere, lovely food - Edit
We had the seasonal curry and mushroom ‘pasta’ which were both delicious, flavoursome and beautifully presented. They also have an extensive list of herbal teas which is a win in our opinion. The owner lady is very friendly and attentive. The cafe is on third floor - you need to take a lift to get there.
Read morePros: Good tasting vegan food , Play classical music , Friendly, attentive service
Guest
ach
Points +357
Delicious and filling - Edit
This is a charming little restaurant on the upper floor of the building. I had the rice balls which were delicious and filling!
Read morePros: Delicious, simple food, Served quickly, Great service
Cons: Expensive
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jorblian
Points +118
Great food and hospitality - Edit
It's a little hidden but the food is worth it and the restaurant has a very calm atmosphere which is a nice break from the busy streets below.
Read moreThere were 3 vegan dishes, all of them gluten free as well.
Worth visiting, although a little more expensive than a standard restaurant, but you get 3 separate dishes so it feels like good value.
There was only one person working when we were there, she did both the serving and cooking. We were the only ones there so it was no problem, the service was very quick, but other reviews mention it can be slow when others are there, so maybe try and time it to avoid the typical lunch hours.
Pros: Multiple vegan options, Easy communication, Great location
Cons: A bit expensive
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allie04
Points +20
Cute, good food, nice people - Edit
I had the curry. It was tasty and kept me full for a long time. I communicated that I was vegan and the woman working told me why I could eat. Easy :)
Read morePros: Good communication, Nice owner or worker, Good food
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Twill
Points +123
I loved the curry! - Edit
I stopped here for just as they opened at 9:00, on my way to see the shrines at Nara. It’s a short walk from the train station. When you spot the sign from the street, take the elevator to the third floor and enter the Natural Cafe door.
Read moreI had the seasonal curry with rice, currently a black bean curry. Really delicious meal, with lots of flavor. It came with a wonderful miso soup too. The woman working there was really nice.
Pros: All vegan, Delicious food
Cons: It took a little while to get our coffee
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zazu
Points +107
Can be improved - Edit
Although the place and staff were really calm and friendly ,the dish we ordered (mushroom noodles) had a sauce that was too liquid and had almost no taste.
Read moreAlso a bit on the overpriced side.
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kajis
Points +17
Great restaurant - Edit
It was tasty, delicious, staff was friendly and they speak english very good. Love this place!
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant
Cons: More expensive
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LauraWagner
Points +110
Wonderful - Edit
Delicious vegan food in a beautiful café ! The staff is absolutely kind !
Read morePros: Good beautiful handmade and vegan food !
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aweg
Points +13
Enttäuschung - Edit
Wir waren leider sehr enttäuscht. Das Ambiente ist nicht sonderlich schön (sehr laute Musik, unbequeme Stühle) und das Essen leider sehr überteuert. Die Portionen waren recht klein.
Read moreGeschmacklich war es okay. Die Bedienung war super nett.
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JRuzi
Points +21
Very good - Edit
Place really quite and very good food. The owner is really kind!
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chrissietravel
Points +16
Good simple lunch - Edit
Enjoyed a warm greeting, relaxing environment and a delicious hearty curry.
Read morePros: Yummy set lunch.
Cons: Only two set menu choices
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Ereschkigal
Points +33
Etwas schwer zu finden aaaber es ist es wert - Edit
Das Essen ist echt lecker
Read moreDie Besitzerin (nehme ich mal an) war extrem freundlich
Der Preis rund 1700 Yen für das Hauptmenu (veganen Burger) war mehr als angemessen
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lucindass
Points +23
waste of time - Edit
we went here for lunch because of the great reviews and were disappointed - the whole dining experience felt weird. there is one lady trying to serve and cook and it doesn’t work. we waited 45 mins for our food because there was a couple that had just ordered before us, so she made their food then ours. once the food came it was presented nicely but tasted really bland. we ate quickly because we needed to get to the train station and we stood up waiting for her to get the message that we wanted to leave, after a few minutes of standing she came out and gestures for us to sit back down. so we did, she then spent 5 minutes making drinks for the other couple, also heard her taking a photo of the said drinks before bringing them out to the other couple, she then went back into the kitchen to get our bill and finally we were able to get out of there! the place is pretty dingy and unorganised so i don’t quite understand the hype in previous reviews.
Read morePros: provides vegan food, nicely presented, sweet lady working there
Cons: slow, bland tasting, need more employees
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hairylily
Points +136
Eh - Edit
The women running the place were very sweet and the cafe itself was very cute and cosy with a very calming atmosphere. The meal itself wasn’t anything amazing and on the plainer side. Somewhat overpriced too, but I guess that’s what you pay to support small businesses with macro organic concepts like this.
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eanaira
Points +20
Wonderful food and friendly staff - Edit
This is definitely one of the best food experiences I've had on my travels since going vegan. I had the tofu burger set which tasted really nice and the vegetables were very fresh. They also had the best vegan miso soup I've ever tried.
Read moreI went here with my dad and my boyfriend who are both non-vegan, and they really enjoyed their meals as well. The staff was super friendly, and even gave me some type of fruit since I had a bad cough and hoped I would get well soon. If I ever go back to Nara I would definitely come eat here again.
Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious, All vegan and allergy-friendly
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SilviaDevi
Points +13
Healthy japanese restaurant - Edit
Easily find near the train station. One of healthy vegan food restaurant. Beautiful presentation and kind staff. A bit pricey but you can get a fresh food.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan option
Cons: Expensive
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Manon34
Points +17
Great dinner - Edit
Really nice place to have lunch or dinner in Nara. Great quality food and the service is lovely.
Read moreI recommend!
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EDJ28
Points +350
Loved it, super good tofu patty - Edit
After a wonderful day at the deer park, I was in desperate need of some food to get reenergised. Kururu was the best place I could’ve have found, the staff were so friendly and kind, and the food was DELICIOUS. I had the tofu patty set meal, and there was not one single side dish that I didn’t like - I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy with a teishoku (set meal)! 10/10.
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Sharpey09
Points +156
Great Lunch in Nara - Edit
After a busy morning feeding the deer we headed to this place for some lunch.
Read moreIt's run by a lovely old lady who is passionate about veganism and eco-living. There was an English menu and plenty of choice.
The food was wholesome, filling and tasty. Service was excellent.
Pros: Vegan values, Good choice, Kind owner
Cons: None
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BenoitGran
Points +599
Delicious vegan food and nice owner - Edit
Great Japanese tofu hamburger with a lot of salad and vegetables. Can't wait to try the daikon gyoza and the mushroom soy cream pasta!
Read moreLarge choice of coffee and herb tea in a cozy place.
Pros: Tasty, All vegan
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TaleeshaKira
Points +62
Great food, lovely owner - Edit
Lovely owner, very quiet small place but our meals were great! Curry & the tofu burgers were so great. It's so lovely how many owners of cafes are there doing it all, taking orders, cooking what can only feel like an amazing home cooked meal in a lovely little cafe.
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LaurenPedersen
Points +20
Kind, compassionate, wonderful owner. Great food and experience of harmony here! - Edit
Kind, compassionate, wonderful owner. Great food and experience of harmony here!
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mlecram
Points +24
Delicious and beautiful - Edit
Found this place through the Nara visitor. About five minutes walk from JR Nara station tucked in a side-alley off the upper aracde pathway (opposite path leads to Naramachi). It's a small place on the upper floor of a multi-establishment building so lookout for a sign (not a storefront) when locating it. Run by two sweet Japanese women who- although they do not speak much English themselves- offer an English menu. I had the vegan cream pasta which was like a a mushroom soymilk alfredo. They served it with miso soup, salad and soy sauce. It was amazingly delicious, absolutely what I needed after wandering around Nara on a chilly late November day. It's medium range in terms of pricing (~1600 for my meal, forget exact amount) but well worth it in terms of food quality, presentation and taste.
Read moreOne possible con- I think they prepare everything as you make it, which means that the food is extremely fresh and delicious, however, it DOES take a while to prepare since there is just one women cooking everything so if you're in a hurry to catch a train or whatever then you might want to consider a different option. But if you've got an hour, it's well worth the wait! (particularly since the restaurant itself is such a pleasant atmosphere)
Highly recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2018-11-25
Pros: Delicious; all vegan + organic, Easy to find, close to Nara station, Affordable
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AnnBrowning
Points +37
Very Kind Service:) - Edit
This place had very kind service and was a bit pricey, but I ordered the Onigiri plate, which all told was ¥1490, which all told wasn’t that bad considering that I would have given a pretty big tip if I had got that in the states. It wasn’t super organized but the staff was so nice!
Read morePros: Kind Staff, Vegan Miso Soup!
Cons: Brought orders out one by one, Slightly disorganized
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EmmaCohen
Points +735
Cute, small cafe - Edit
Had the curry lunch set, which comes with a side salad and miso soup for about ¥1580. The curry was delicious, very flavorful and filling, as was the soup. There was only one older woman working there and she was very sweet and friendly, however it did take a long time to get our food, and it was not crowded. If you are not in a rush, and are looking for a quiet place to relax and eat, I’d definitely recommend coming here! The ambiance was very nice and there was beautiful piano music playing on the tv.
Read morePros: Delicious curry, Larger portion size
Cons: Pricey
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Knoxblood
Points +26
Cocooning place - Edit
Un charmant et reposant petit restaurant tenu par une petite dame tout aussi charmante et prévenante. Les plats sont bons sans être trop chers et en plus c'est sain. nous y avons déjeuné a 14h en fin de service.
Read moreAttention ne prenez pas l'escalier extérieur, rentrez dans l'immeuble et prenez l'ascenseur ou l'escalier intérieur.
A cute restaurant . the owner is a Nice and prevenant lady. The meals are great and tasty and not expansive. You can go there to relax and enjoy your break.
Pros: 3 plats differents au choix, Petit coin epicerie,produits locaux et vegan
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CheeLeongLee
Points +225
Nice small place for lunch and dinner - Edit
Very friendly, although choices is not much. Good taste.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Slightly high
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