Vegan
Japanese
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Beer/Wine
Take-out
Little cafe tucked away in the back streets serving lunch and dinner. Offers salads, fried soy meat bowl, a vegan plate that changes according to the season, burgers, and other Japanese dishes. In the afternoon there's high tea with cakes. Sake, beer and wine available. Chef owned, English is spoken. Lunchtime can be very busy, so reservations are advised. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm, Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm.
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150 Reviews
First Review by Stella774
Mei-be
Points +86
A hidden gem - Edit
I visited with my family in February 2019 and we arrived on a day they were closed for a private class (vegan chocolate making!). The owner kindly let us in, then called her partner to cook on his day off! It was one of those singular experiences and the best vegan karaage I have ever had, bar none. I became obsessed and am still trying to recreate the amazing flavor. Thank you so much to Onwa for making my kids’ day in Nara mean more than just petting deer.
Read morePros: Delicious karaage, Kind and accommodating staff, Family friendly
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Kosherinveggieout
Points +39
Hard to beat - Edit
This place was a wonderful surprise in Nara, located near the train station. We loved every aspect of the place. Yoseke (I think that's how you spell it), who made everything, was very friendly and speaks English because he lived in New York City a number of years. And he aims to please. The food was delicious and nutritious. The atmosphere was fun. Place is also very clean.
Read morePros: Every dish was a winner, Clean and quiet, Yoseke is a pleasure to talk to
Cons: 4% charge on credit card
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elishafrst
Points +30
Lovely cafe - Edit
Found this beautiful cafe whilst in Nara. Only a 10 minute walk from the station. Excellent way to start off a busy day. Lovely interior and friendly, English speaking owners.
Read morePros: All vegan food, locally sourced, cooked fresh.
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12dam
Points +72
100% recommend - Edit
Great and affordable place. We had the burger menu, it was devine! This is the best vegan place I’ve tried in Japan so far. Also the owner is very sweet and welcoming and I got some cooking-tips on the way out. The café it self is light and beautiful.
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J8373
Points +34
Delicious Vegan Food Near Nara Station - Edit
This is a wonderful little place a short walk away from Nara station. The fried soy (karaage) bowl was absolutely delicious and the vegetables served were extremely fresh. The owner prepares everything himself and it feels like he puts a lot of love into his dishes. The decor is lovely, the music is fantastic and the owner is really friendly and speaks English well. Very highly recommended!
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SimoneSif
Points +785
mostly bad - Edit
waited for almost an hour. the vegan plate was good. owner then came upstairs with three muffins and apologized for the waiting time and asked which muffin i would like. i thought it was meant as an apology for the waiting time, but no, i had to pay for it. the muffin was extremely dry as well. decided to buy a scoop of matcha gelato to go. the taste was nice, but sadly the ice cream was icy and has crystallized badly.
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solanya
Points +164
Cozy, tasty vegan café - Edit
Very cozy café that serves excellent vegan food. The owner is very nice and speaks English well. English menu also available. Great, authentic experience. Dankeschön!
Read morePros: Hidden treasure, Great desserts, Nice atmosphere
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youmeus
Points +45
One of the best vegan restaurants in Japan - Edit
Before I visit, I was wondering how come almost every commend said it’s the best meal in Japan. After I visited, I would say.....it is the best meal we’ve had in Kansiai area!!!
Read moreThe owner is nice, and friendly. The environment is awesome and the food is terrific!!!! Though it may take a while for the meal.
Must try it if you are in Nara area, the place won’t disappoint you!!!!
Pros: All vegan
Cons: None.
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MoChengFei
Points +54
Great place - Edit
Tasty food (burger!! 😋), cosy place, helpful and kind staff.
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MylesCampbell
Points +33
Fantastico - Edit
Excellent meals and well presented. Meals feel like they're made with love. Very nice
Read moreCons: Only a small selection of meals
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BenoitGran
Points +599
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Great experience: nice cook, healthy and tasty food, beautifully presented, for a fair price.
Read morePros: Delicious, Healthy, Fair price
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矢橋まこ
Points +17
Amazing Big burgers - Edit
I’m always checking about eating American food in other countries but these burgers were so nice, one of the best vegan burgers fries I’ve had anywhere. The place is cozy and cool and the food tastes very fresh. The buns are big and patty is taste like meat. The lettuce and tomato are fresh. I would highly recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-12-22
Pros: excellent food, frendly staff
Cons: none
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AmeliaWood
Points +20
AMAZING - Edit
This place is the cutest! The guy who runs it is so lovely and puts his heart and soul into the food. My boyfriend and I had the vegan bowl and the kaarage bowl - both were delicious! Hands down the best soy meat I’ve had in Japan. The owner does all the cooking and service and it’s literally like being at a friends house - every dish receives some loving. Definitely worth a visit! If I had more time in Nara would eat here everyday!
Read morePros: Atmosphere really cute and pleasant, The owner is a amazing and super lovely, Food absolutely amazing!
Cons: Absolutely nothing!
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kaimele
Points +16
quality food - Edit
this little restaurant is so special. menu is limited but food superb and served w such care. the chef/owner is a true artist!
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mrtn
Points +40
Lovely. - Edit
Cosy little cafe tucked away in a backstreet in Nara not too far away from JR Nara station. Super-friendly owner. Not many options but he runs this on his own. And the food was nice.
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amymorgana
Points +11
Like being at someone's home - Edit
This is not the place to go for fast service but we felt like we were at a friend's for dinner and had some of the best food we had on our entire trip to Japan!
Read morePros: Fabtastic food , Friendly atmosphere, Good levek of English
Cons: A little slow
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trisarahtops18
Points +97
Beautiful food, exceptional service - Edit
This was one of the best meals of our entire trip to Japan! We both had the lunch plate, which was served with two onigiri, and it was so beautifully presented that I almost didn't want to eat it! Everything was delicious, and the owners even treated us to some vegetable tempura afterwards. We had a great chat with them about British music and their experience of setting up the cafe, and they made us feel so welcome and at home. We took away some of their matcha and tea ice-creams, which were delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone who visits Nara- it's very close to the JR station, and well worth sacrificing a bit of time with the deer to enjoy excellent vegan food in a great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Great food, Kind staff, Convenient location
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KasiaStankiewicz
Points +22
Incredible! - Edit
Onwa is a really lovely and cozy cafe with a wonderful food. Each dish is composed very carefully with amazing care. The owner is welcoming and warm. I couldn't recommend it more!
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Excellent food, Good atmosphere
Cons: A little bit pricy
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VeraVerra
Points +13
Nice food, vibes and owner - Edit
We had a lovely lunch at Onwa. It’s a bit on the outskirts of touristic spots but worth the walk if you want to enjoy a healthy, fresh vegan meal in a nice atmosphere with good music. The owner is super sweet too. Oh and try the Hojicha (roasted tea) ice cream, it’s incredibly good !
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laurachiara
Points +543
Amazing little place - Edit
The food is amazing quality. The owner did everything by himself so the service was a bit slow but absolutely worth the while! Kara age (japanese fried chicken) was unbelievable. The koicha ice cream is something I have never tasted before. It is super bitter even for a matcha lover! The owner speaks some english and there is an english menu. The place is a little bit difficult to spot because it has a very narrow entrance. Inside is super cozy but with very little room. It is a very well cared for little cafe with a lot of heart! 💚
Read morePros: Food’s quality, Super friendly service, A lot of heart
Cons: Small
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Solmaz
Points +20
A cute place - Edit
A very cute place. The food made with local products is really great. The owner was really kind to us :)
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BeatrizCalderon
Points +20
A must - Edit
This is a place worth finding in Nara. Fabulous star plate: "Vegan delight", absolute feast of flavours! The owner was great and his music too. Cosy, friendly, inexpensive and tiny. We were treated to taste a delighful plum wine home-made by the owners partner. A highly recommendable experience ♡
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-08-13
Pros: Food, Price, Friendliness
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Stravaigfaodail
Points +69
Such a happy experience - Edit
THE EXPERIENCE: Came into Nara today to visit the wild roaming deer and thought I'd give this restaurant off the beaten path a try... what a gem! They had just opened for the day when I arrived so I had the whole place to myself and got to speak with the owner (speaks English well) about music, food, and drink, just casual conversation and I got a tour of the place. The upstairs has two private rooms great for entertaining large parties with sliding door balcony access. The owner and his sister work together and they are so friendly and generous. THE FOOD: ordered a fried soy meat veggie rice bowl that was so delectable! Made fresh on the spot and very filling. Then I finished the meal with a matcha vegan gelato that was the perfect answer for these hot summer days. Can't remember the last time I had vegan ice cream~ so good. Entire meal cost under 1500¥ so very affordable. Highly recommended, looking forward to my next visit!
Read morePros: Very tasty food including 4 gelato flavors, Great atmosphere, music, and friendly staff , Unique selection of sake and other alcohols
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vegantron
Points +78
Best vegan cafe in Nara - Edit
Really love this cosy and lovely local cafe that serves vegan fare from the heart. Everything is made from scratch from the owner. Please support this place even though it is a tad “out of the way”. Close to JR Nara station, worth the visit for all vegans!
Read morePros: Great salads and Japanese style dishes, Excellent tea selection, Yummy sweets
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greenturtle
Points +33
Healthy bowl of goodness - Edit
Visited this place cause it was close to nara station ! You can easily pass this place if you don't look closely, my friend and I had to use google maps to find this tiny place down an alleyway.
Read moreWhen we entered we were greeted by a lady and man. They spoke pretty decent English and I ordered the Buddha bowl and my friend ordered the Kara aged bowl. Tbh the wait approx 30mins and we were super hungry :( but time passed by as my friend and I spoke about our day at nara :)
The lady left halfway and the man did most of the cooking. The presentation of the bowls were beautiful and very colourful but small ! We demolished the bowls quickly - they were fresh, light accompanied by fried mushrooms and mock meat (made out of soybeans).
He was nice enough to give us an additional side of tofu and pepper. They paired really well with our bowls. You can think of it like eating a poké bowl.
It was a bit overpriced for our proportion, I was a bit full but later my friend had to buy sushi from a convenience store to fill her up (she has a big appetite tho) !!
After we finished eating he told us that this place was opened 6months ago and that they were not as busy as they would have liked. He said that he himself is vegan and that he found it strange why ppl don't eat vegan food and why they aren't many places in nara - he wanted to make vegan food a pleasant experience for everybody. He basically wanted to spread the word of vegan food and that it was nutritious and tasty if you cook it well :) totally agreed with what he said and I hope he has more customers through the door.
Overall, very nice simple and nutritious meal. Please support his little business, would defs recommend if you come by at nara after a long day and want a healthy and hearty meal ;)
Pros: Very fresh , Delicious
Cons: Long wait cause he's the only person there
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JonasJ
Points +116
Cosy cafe with good food! - Edit
As the former reviews have stated, this is a very good restaurant! Lovely owner that explained everything on the menu and recommended two dishes that we got. Really felt like authentic Japanese food, and was very tasty.
Read morePros: Cosy cafe, Good food, Nice owner
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ClaudiaLeana
Points +22
Amazing - Edit
The food was really good and so was the matcha tea! The owner was really sweet and like other reviews said spoke English. I don’t usually review places but my experience here made me want to. The atmosphere of the restaurant was homely, I think because it is slightly away from the temples and everything so not as much foot traffic. Very close to Nara station though. Highly recommend and if it in Nara again I will definitely go back :)
Read morePros: Good food , Amazing service
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