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A macrobiotic all-vegan cafe in Tenjin, est. in Aug 2016. Another branch in Nagasaki. Last orders 4:30pm. Relocated from 1-12-2 Daimyo, Chuo-ku. Open Wed-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm. Closed on public holidays.


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47 Reviews

First Review by SaayaM

hagi

Points +667

Vegan
07 Feb 2019

Go vegan in Tenjin

Went there quite a few times and it never disappoints. The “fish” burger is my favorite.

Pros: Many options

RichCarey

Points +399

Vegan
02 Jan 2019

Best vegan place in the Area!

Seriously number one in Fukuoka imo.
Amazing options to choose from and delicious. Really impressed! Great stylish interior too. Chill atmosphere.

Sikpirka

Points +11

Mostly Veg
13 Dec 2018

The details of opening hours.

Open 11am-6pm(L.O. 4:30pm)
[Fri&Sat 11am-8pm(L.O. 7pm)]

Closed Wed

*12/28(Fri),12/29(Sat),12/30(Sun)
Open 11am-6pm

New Year hours are as follows:
They are closed from 12/31 to 1/2.

Updated from previous review on 2018-12-11

CarlieMaddie

Points +150

Vegan
13 Dec 2018

Fabulous find in Tenjin

I came here as my first dining experience in Japan. I don’t speak Japanese but the woman was immensely friendly and helpful and spoke English well. The food was even more amazing! The brown rice was some of the best I’ve ever had and the vegetables were super fresh. Not to mention the matcha gelato was definitely made from a high quality matcha (for any enthusiasts out there) though it was a bit icy. I personally loved it and left feeling full but not weighed down so this place is a definite must for vegans!

Pros: Not too hard to find with google maps , Wonderful quality food, English friendly staff/English menu

RóisínF

Points +39

Vegan
26 Nov 2018

Business hours are wrong

Be warned the business hours are wrong and the hours on their website aren’t quite clear either. Went at 4:30 as it was advertised that they closed at 6:00 that day but they weren’t serving food so just managed to get a hot drink. I believe they serve food between 11:00 and 4:00 on weekdays and up to 7:00 on Friday and Saturday but probably worth checking in advance if you’re making a special trip over there!

Cons: Unclear hours

ashfromlondon

Points +13

Vegetarian
26 Nov 2018

Food not always available

Kitchen opens and closes at unpredictable times which are not published, so please be careful before making a long walk and arriving hungry. We came here three times after checking their website and managed to negotiate a burger on one occasion, but otherwise were disappointed.

miliberlin

Points +659

Vegan
10 Nov 2018

Love it!

Had the burger, lunch set, cake and parfait so far and I keep on coming back!
Reasonable priced and very yummy, also in a great location.
They sell some groceries in the store too and I recommend picking some of the instant ramen up, it’s great!

ryoko

Points +11

Mostly Veg
12 Oct 2018

Business hours are wrong!

Wednesday is a day off
Only Friday and Saturday are open until 8 o'clock.

KylaEmM

Points +18

Vegan
17 Jul 2018

Great vegan in Fukuoka City

Delicious all vegan right in an amazing shopping area of the city. Very light and healthy tasting, with spectacular desserts and coffee.

Pros: Great dessert options, Very healthy, Light

Cons: Low Food options

Peg-LamMa

Points +602

Vegan
19 May 2018

Very nice and taste really good!

Quiet, clean and cozy in the middle of busy area. We visited there twice within our 5 days’ trip. We tried curry, burger, set lunch, tofu cheese cake, chocolate cake and the fruit tart. They all tasted very good. We will definitely come when we travel to Fukuoka.

Pros: Convenient: Fukuoka Tenjin, Food: Taste good, Desserts: Not too sweet & nicely done

Cons: Operating hours: lunch serves from 11am to 4pm onl

Haymehhker

Points +129

Vegan
08 May 2018

Really good

Cosy and warm. Good serving sizes. The meal I had was rich and satisfying. Good prices. Freindly service.

Pros: Vegan, very tasty and the price is right!!

nihonscope

Points +38

Vegan
31 Jan 2018

SWEET

I love the sweets here, I have not tried anything else.

Pros: yummy

PhillipPark

Points +436

Vegan
23 Jan 2018

good atmosphere!

I had vegetable hashed soy meat with rice. The portion size was a little small so maybe order in larfe size if you are hungry! The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste but not bad!

RaadBimurto

Points +65

Vegan
27 Aug 2017

Surprise finding Vegan Cafe in Tenjin!

I was shopping around, and was pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant in the middle of Tenjin. They had a good variety of dishes, a pleasant ambiance, and a shop downstairs. It was also super healthy(non GMO, no sugar, all organic etc.) tbh I just needed it to be vegan, but all that's a plus haha. I had a seitan burger and it was very nice & juicy, came with some pickles - 7/10. And I also had a cheesecake which was very tasty, but not sweet enough for my sweettooth, still a good 6/10. But given how healthy & eco-friendly the whole restaurant was, and the extremely convenient location the I'd give the place 8/10. If you're ever shopping around Tenjin, vegan or non, you should definitely give this place a try. The only downside is that it's open only during lunch times, but apparently from August it will be open at night as well!


Updated from previous review on 2017-06-21

Pros: Convenient Location, Tasty, Healthy & Eco-Friendly

Cons: Only Lunch Time, Small Portions, Slightly Pricey

RaadBimurto

07 Aug 2017

I just went here again recently with my meat-eating Japanese friend. He very much enjoyed the food and said that it definitely changed his view of vegan food, which was wonderful to here. I had hayashi(hashed beef) rice, where the fake meat was wonderfully close to the taste & texture of beef -- lovely for people with any cravings -- while my friend had an plate with rice, veggies and a tasty hamburg -- again tasting very lovely compared to meat burgers. I also noticed the shop selling various vegan or health products on the first floor, I look forward to buying some things from there.

Sopipi

Points +51

Vegetarian
05 Jun 2017

bons burger

C'est le premier burger vegan que je mange avec un steak aussi ressemblant (le visuel) à de la viande c'était vraiment bon. le steak était aux légumes mais vous pouvez demander du steak au tenpeh et un autre aliment que j'ai oublié. Les plats sont meilleurs que les desserts.

Jalan333

Points +389

Vegan
25 May 2017

worth the trip. easy to find and delicious.

Closed on Wednesdays. Really nice and a lot of choice. Easy to find on side street off main strip.

FionaMackayJones

Points +70

Vegan
25 Feb 2017

Wonderful Vegan cafe!

We had the burger set, one Katsu and one Tempeh. They came with carrot soup and pickles. We also had lemon tofu cheesecake. Great sized portions and really yummy!

Lovely friendly staff and a great wee shop to buy some 'food souvenirs' downstairs.

Pros: Great price

Cons: None!

s3k2

Points +13

Vegetarian
01 Dec 2016

Rota Cafe, Fukuoka, Japan

I stumbled upon this macrobiotic restaurant today and was THRILLED after having to decline eating with friends because I couldn't even find the simplest vegetarian options on most menus! (I even asked for "noodles cooked in plain water" and was not accommodated.)
The food at Rota Cafe was tasty and light. I had a pureed sweet potato soup with a small green salad, a roll with salted olive oil for dipping, and some kind of barley flake crusted tofu (?) savory morsel. This was 700 JPY ($6.25). The service was sweet and efficient, as it is in all Japanese restaurants.
I LOVE restaurants where I can eat everything on the menu and not have to "worry".
Will definitely go back!

DennisD

Points +50

Vegan
08 Nov 2016

Loved the place!

Visited with two friends last weekend and we all enjoyed it! Affordable lunch options and it felt really good with a vegan place to visit. Totally agree with the previous review really...

Got a small soy milk ice cream for dessert which was awesome!

SaayaM

Points +76

Vegan
21 Oct 2016

Vegan Cafe in Tenjin!!

I've been waiting for an all-vegan restaurant to open in Tenjin! Even though it's one of the most popular shopping / food areas in Fukuoka, there were no macrobiotic or vegan restaurants after the original Evah Dining restaurant closed.

Rota Cafe is a very basic Japanese macrobiotic cafe. They sell some vegan products on the 1st floor, and you can eat outside on the deck or at the tables on the 2nd floor. It's stylish and clean, and there're many seats and one separate private room.

I visited them at 3pm, and was still was able to get lunch. All food looks delicious and it really was!
I ordered the Korean bibimbap and also dessert set. (+300yen). You can choose dessert on the menu, and the chessecake I ordered was mild and tasty. The price is moderate, and I'm pleased with what I got for the cost (1100yen for lunch and dessert).

You can also take out desserts such as cakes, muffins, puddings etc, and also their veg hamburger.

There was no English menu but you can easily find out what it's like from photos.

I'm sure I'll go back to this cafe when I'm in Tenjin!!

Pros: good value, easy to access, comfortable space

Cons: limited menu

DennisD

08 Nov 2016

Got a English menu when I visited this weekend! Loved the place! Go-to when I'm in Tenjin from now on!

SaayaM

08 Nov 2016

Wow that's good to know, DennisD! Thank you for your updating! :)




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