Ovo
Japanese
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Staff understands the difference between vegetarian and vegan. Ask for udon noodles with soy sauce (no soup broth) with fried tofu or fried vegetable tempura mixture or both. Open Mon-Tue 10:00am-4:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed Wed.
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- Outdoor seating
- Cash only
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 06 Feb 2023 by AnnChee
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30 Reviews
First Review by Fresus
JasmineBailey-Rogers
Points +13
Fantastic - Edit
Fantastic clearly marked, they will make you a veggie ramen with udon so tasty and delicious. Lovely setting you can sit outside surrounded by woodland or inside which is cosy.
Read morePros: Tasty, Cheap
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EmilyClara
Points +24
Enjoy your ramen with the deers - Edit
Small but very busy shop with vegan udon noodle options. Eat inside or outside with the deers. Make sure to not let them eat your food as they cannot tolerate this and will get sick.
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florine21
Points +68
Really good udon noodles - Edit
I had only udon noodles with broth (they said that tempura were not vegan). The noodles were really tasty and I had no regrets to try it.
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Moodiees
Points +242
Soup hits - Edit
Visited on a rainy day and this spot hittttt ❤️🔥
Read moreAsked the cashier/ staff member if we were able to get no fish broth and he said they could easily substitute with veggie broth.
He said that the "seasoned fried tofu" soup option, was not modifiable because the seasoning has fish in it, so we opted for the edible wild plants soup and the rice crackers soup.
Both were soooo good.
Happy he told us about the tofu option not being vegan friendly :)
Pros: Options , Deer watch you from outside
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krissysch
Points +1752
Loved this place - Edit
This place is just wonderful! It's a nice traditional looking house surrounded by some huge trees. The inside is really cozy and the outside seats are traditional seats. You can see the deers Walking around in the area and enjoy nature. When we visited this place wasn't really crowded and it was a wonderful place for a little break. The Veggie options are clearly labelled. The Udon was really good. The soup broth wasn't that flavourfull, but still good and the tofu was delicious. I really enjoyed the meal.
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Simon.1990s
Points +38
Vegetarian option available - Edit
In the huge park you can find this restaurant where you have vegetarian option
Read morePros: Vegetarian option, Tasty
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cristianac
Points +90
Really good / NOT cash only - Edit
They have a vegetable broth for udon and ask to have the tempura fried in soybean oil as well. Very helpful staff and extremely quick service. They offer hot/cold water and hot/cold green tea for free as well. Lovely place in a very cute area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-03
Pros: Service , Good English , Food
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aliciamouragil
Points +62
Vegan option is nice - Edit
Great location, staff and price but not the most amazing ramen I’ve tasted. Happy to have the option but My udon with tofu had nearly any vegetable or amazing flavour.
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LaureDeprez
Points +69
Would give 5* if I could - Edit
Great location, quick service, amazing staff. They have a vegetable broth, just ask for it. A hearty, filling meal while walking through Nara park.
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luciatazp
Points +1784
A quiet forest pitstop - Edit
This was such a lovely place to relax after walking around Nara park! It’s udon can be had cold on a hot day, and the vegetable tempura and fried tofu are great toppings!
Read morePros: Outside seating, Affordable, Free green tea for customers
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InêsDIniz
Points +53
Maravilhoso udon - Edit
Várias opções vegetarianas. Ótimo
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-14
Pros: Udon super saboroso , Espaço aconchegante, Preço justo
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vandermost
Points +1236
5 stars ⭐️ - Edit
Conveniently located in the park, this restaurant serves wonderful udon and sweets. Watch out for the deer though, they are cheeky enough to go in for your food when seated outside!
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steffneptune
Points +71
udon, bäume und wind - Edit
mitten in nara im wald steht dieses süße Häuschen und bietet heißen und kalten grüntee und vegane udonsuppe mit Frühlingszwiebeln und frittierter tofuhaut an. wir saßen draußen und haben unter raschelnden bäumen unsere Suppe genossen, es war so idyllisch und lecker! total unerwartet bei so einer touristenattraktion.
Read moreedit: why did i write this in german?! i dont know, just fyi, it was great!!
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-21
Pros: gute, sättigende und günstige suppe, freundlicher und hilfsbereiter service, super idyllisch
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VegoChouffe
Points +840
Easy, tasty and convenient options - Edit
Perfect for a quick bite to eat in a super convenient location in the park. Staff speak English and understand vegan requirements very easily. Inexpensive and tasty.
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tolovetolive
Points +697
Nice udon options - Edit
We came across this restaurant whilst exploring Nara Park and the Kasuga-taisha Shrine. We had lunch here, with five vegan options available. Just be sure when asked by the waiter (who speaks good English) to not have fish sauce added. Food was quick, tasty, and filling.
Read morePros: English menu & English-speaking staff, Range of options, Convenient location in the park
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fiu
Points +187
Satisfying udon noodles - Edit
In the middle of nowhere this bistro suddenly appears. Fried tofu udon noodles will fill you up just enough to further explore Nara. The staff understands what the word vegan means and will gladly advise you on your choice.
Read morePros: Staff, price, taste
Cons: Only few vegan options
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Just-Becca
Points +36
Delicious. Friendly. - Edit
Fried tofu udon was not vegan, but oh well! It was delicious.
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hitachi20
Points +42
Delicious Udon with 5 vegetarian options - Edit
Had the fried tofu with Udon noodles - staff were very friendly and were happy to accommodate no Dashi in the soup. Other vegetarian options include deep fried vegetables, edible wild plants, mushroom and rice crackers. Beware the deer if dining outdoors!
Read morePros: Reasonably priced and delicious Udon
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AnnChee
Points +427
Oriental Vegetarian (Allium-free) - Edit
Mizuya Chaya 水谷茶屋 a cozy restaurant that serves Oriental vegetarian options. The udon was really nice but it's a bit too salty. Love the vibes. The staff can communicate in English and was able to understand when we request to remove allium😄Personally prefer the vegetable and mushroom udon over rice cracker and tofu udon
Read morehttps://www.facebook.com/mizuyacyaya
https://www.facebook.com/pages/%E6%B0%B4%E8%B0%B7%E8%8C%B6%E5%B1%8B/203310096360275
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SakuraJennifer
Points +2417
Kind staff and cozy spot - Edit
This is a nice place to have lunch when you’re exploring Nara. Staff is very friendly and the atmosphere in the forest is calming
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Nikachu
Points +380
a cute place for taking a break on a hot summer day :) - Edit
this place is located next to the forest near kasuga taisha. they have udon and several vegan sweets available. the staff is kind and understands what vegan means.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-14
Pros: vegan options available , relaxed atmosphere , traditional Japanese sweets
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ForAnimalsJapan
Points +5229
A welcome place to take a break - Edit
English 👇 朝から奈良の観光スポットを巡り、寒さと空腹に悩まされましたが水谷茶屋で九死に一生を得ました(笑)
Read more春日大社内にある、小さなうどん屋さんです。緑色のシールが貼ってあるメニューは、鰹出汁をどんこ（しいたけ）出汁に変更する事で、ヴィーガン対応になります。
きつねうどんはシンプルであっさりしており、とても美味しかったです。その後食べたぜんざいも美味しかったです。店員さんもとても親切で、鹿が外を歩き回る森の中でうどんを食べるのは気持ちよかったです😍超おすすめですよ✨🦌🌳
After a jam-packed morning touring the sights in Nara, we were cold and hungry. Mizutani Chaya to the rescue!
This is a small udon shop located inside Nara Park. Look for the menu options with a green sticker— that means these items can easily be veganized by swapping vegetable (shiitake) broth for the fish one.
Our kitsune udon was simple, light, and DELICIOUS! The zenzai was a great dessert, too. The staff were very friendly, and it was nice eating udon in the isle of a forest, with deer roaming around outside 😍 Highly recommended! #Veganuary
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MakoCl
Points +13
Hermoso! - Edit
Bonito, acogedor. La comida llegó muy muy muy rápido! Ideal para tomar un descanso😄
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LauraMogridge
Points +103
Delicious udon - Edit
We had the tofu udon and it was delicious. The staff were very kind.
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Rosebuda15
Points +189
Great tofu soup and maltose drink!! - Edit
I had the tofu soup with wild vegetables on top, delicious. But the best part was the maltose drink, definitely a must for people that like sweet stuff!
Read moreGreat landscaping around it, definitely check it out!
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sarinapr
Points +57
Great food, great vibes - Edit
I had the mushroom Udon noodles and they were delicious. The place is surrounded by trees, the owners speak english and are really sweet. They had around 5 veg options. Highly recommended!!!
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timothybirkl
Points +62
Basic and fast - Edit
Food was decent. A good option to fill you up on your travels.
Read moreHas 3 vegeterian udon noodle dishes that they can make vegan. I had wild vegetables and my partner had fried tofu. The vegetables were good and the broth was probably the best part. The tofu wasn’t that good imo.
If you’re just looking to get your stomach filled it’s a hit, if you’re looking to enjoy your food it’s a miss.
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