Japanese
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. 民荟食事 family-style restaurant using local produce. Vegetarian options stated on menu, most of these are vegan suitable but check with staff. The vegetarian hot pot is vegan. Some English spoken. Open Mon 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Last orders 2pm and 8pm.
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29 Reviews
First Review by lavender25
XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3051
An OK place for vegans in Takayama - Edit
The vegetarian hot pot is vegan by default. It comes with an abundance of vegetables and konjac noodles and tofu - however, rice and noodles are not included. Staff are very enthusiastic. Prices are reasonable. The only downside for vegans is that the ventilation is not that good and you will smell the fumes of grilled meat quite intensely...
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san_mariee
Points +51
Delicious veg heavy food! - Edit
Had a wonderful unique dining experience, ordering the hot pot and a meal cooked with charcoal right on the table😄it was nice to feel like I was experiencing local cuisine while still eating my dietary preferences! The food was filled with vegetables and tofu. The staff were very friendly and also comfortable communicating with non-Japanese speakers. There was a wait outside but the line moved along quickly. Would recommend!
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Laurencowp
Points +30
Delicious vegan hot pot - Edit
We tried the vegetable hot pot for 2 people and added noodles/rice which was delicious! The staff were so friendly and the restaurant is lovely inside. They do tend to have large tourist groups here which can make the queue long. We got there for lunch at 11.30 and got a table straight away.
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Yawei
Points +29
Great local cuisine - Edit
Hoba miso vegetables were extremely tasty and spectacular dish. Served on a small stone 'grill' on a hoba leaf, definitely worth checking out, even if the queue can get pretty long. The hot pot was more mild (i'd say it lacked a bit of salt), but also quite tasty. The staff was extremely nice and hospitable.
Read morePros: Unique local dish, Great taste, Extremely nice staff
Cons: Queue can get long
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Mooloobooloo
Points +1314
Come hungry, leave happy - Edit
Excellent dining experience in Takayama. A few vegetarian/vegan main dishes on the menu, as well as some appetizers. Staff are attentive (without being too much), and super friendly. I had the vegetarian hotpot with udon noodles added, along with an appetizer of different pickles. I needed help finishing everything - it was all super yummy, as well as filling! Good selection of sakes and other drinks too.
Read moreA reviewer below posted about a negative experience. It doesn't reflect my experience at this restaurant at all. (Perhaps she had unrealistic expectations for mid-afternoon dinning in a country where it is typical that restaurants shut down for a few hours been lunch and dinner rushes.)
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kavinj
Points +13
Worse experience in Japan in the last 2 weeks - Edit
We’d the worst experience in Japan in this restaurant. It was the loudest restaurant we’ve been in Japan. Full of tourists who came in buses and the Japanese waiters who even louder than them (unlike any Japanese we’ve seen). Before we entered the place they did tell us that they will shut at 2:30. While our little son was eating at 2:30 they told us to stop eating and leave the place. That we thought was so rude and so not hospitable. Food wasn’t bad but be ready to take an unauthentic Japanese experience in this small town.
Read morePros: Decent food, Just a good show out up for tourist, Cant think of any
Cons: Full of group tourist, Not interested in solo or small family , Loud, noisy and very rude
Mooloobooloo
Hmm. You were told ahead of time that the places closes at 2:30, and you're upset because ... the place closed at 2:30 ? It's not uncommon in Japan for restaurants to shut completely for an afternoon break. Staff go home, and/or are otherwise no longer working. Based upon what you write above, it seems to me that the issue is a tourist's sense of entitlement - not the restaurant and its hard working staff.
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Marcel76
Points +23
Veggie choices available - Edit
Small choice of vegetarian dishes available. Good food and friendly staff.
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GayaBenSira
Points +52
Loved this place! - Edit
There were 2 vegan options for main dishes, I took the nave option. It was large, filling, very delicious.
Read moreThe host is one of the most charismatic and lively people we’ve met.
There will be a line outside probably, be prepared.
Pros: The food, The atmosphere , The staff
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maxgarciau
Points +40
you CAN make a reservation! - Edit
NOTE: this is not a review about the food! Just a tip for other travellers!
Read moreWe were told that we couldn’t make a reservation on their website/google, but you definitely can - we went and they were fully booked out and a bunch of tourists had made the same mistake as us. Try their Japanese website instead of their English one for more up to date info. Especially on weekends/busy nights.
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Theo74130
Points +84
Meilleure expérience en restau de ma vie - Edit
Accueillant, drôle, humain, rapide, délicieux. Toutes les cases sont cochées pour ce restaurant atypique. Le cadre, le personnel, les plats, vous êtes totalement coupé du temps et passé un excellent moment de découverte. J'ai pris le plat végétarien et je n'ai pas cherché à savoir s'il y avait du poisson ou non dans le bouillon. Ça fait une semaine que je n'ai rien mangé de correct, je laisserai ce combat pour quelqu'un d'autre. Quoi qu'il en soit je vous la conseille. Si il pleut et que vous attendez dehors, pensez à un parapluie car l'abri est un peu de fortune haha
Read morePros: Personnel, Plat, Cadre
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Annanascomosus
Points +37
Delicious! - Edit
Food was tasty, healthy and quick! Owners are super friendly. Well worth the wait!
Read morePros: Tasty, Friendly
Cons: 30 min waiting time
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Happyerica
Points +21
Excellent food and great atmosphere - Edit
Just great! Was able to have dinner with my family (half is vegetarian half is not) and we all got good Japanese food which is a rare thing in Japan. I enjoyed the hotpot and my daughter the veggie & tofu miso roast. Atmosphere is great; staff is really engaging. All in all: definitely recommend.
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glickmd
Points +152
Delicious local cuisine - Edit
Hoba miso and wild vegetable soup were both delicious. Not common to find vegan versions of these local dishes, so it was nice to be able to try them here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-16
Pros: Local, fresh cuisine, Nice portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Limited vegan options, A little pricey
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AlexBates
Points +42
Beautiful atmosphere and lovely staff - Edit
One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. The staff were so lovely and accommodating and the food was delicious. A really exciting and traditional eating experience for any foodies.
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BrianPak
Points +630
Hot pot on cold day - Edit
Very filling meal on a cold day. Staff were very friendly and accommodating to my vegan needs. No Dashi!
Read morePros: Vegetarian/vegan options
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VernaAu
Points +54
Delicious, friendly experience - Edit
The restaurant was able to accomodate us at an early time slot as they had tour groups for the evening from 7. We were able to pre-order and had Vegetarian Yaki (vegan miso). Would love to go again!
Read morePros: Vegan options, Great atmosphere, Helpful friendly staff
Cons: Limited menu options
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Hanna3933
Points +1072
I like Hoba-miso!🌿 - Edit
They're kind staffs and tasty Takayama foods!✨
Read moreHoba-miso was good and I like those smells!
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DeanneFerguson
Points +145
All round a wonderful experience - Edit
The owners were super lovely and the food amazing, I highly recommend going here if your in Takayama.
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brrrandl3s
Points +335
Delicious MISO! - Edit
No dashi and staff understand veganism! I love this restaurant because it’s one of the only places in Takayama where you can eat more local/traditional dishes. Plus the staff are so super friendly and always offer to take your picture while your miso is cooking over the little fire.
Read moreBecause we were there during an off peak time and because of COVID the city wasn’t as busy as it usually is, because of this we think restaurant times aren’t accurate so I would call before arriving.
Pros: Staff understand veganism, Great flavour, Local cuisine
Cons: Menu could be slightly more clear IMO
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Nana123
Points +418
No dashi! - Edit
Lovely little place with a few vegan items on the menu. The staff are knowledgeable and dashi can be switched out for a vegetarian option on request (which is even mentioned on the menu). The atmosphere was cosy and they explained all the components of our meal to us. Would definitely recommend it.
Read morePros: Knowledgeable, helpful staff , Dashi-free options
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Floor86
Points +17
Friendly & cozy place - Edit
Cute little restaurant. The food was good, not too fancy but good. The staff is very friendly and even knows a few words in your country’s language to make you feel at home.
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Rombout67
Points +121
Nice atmosphere, friendly, but very small portions - Edit
Very warm welcome, friendly accommodating staff. The vegan/vegetarian options are little and what’s more, very small portions
Read morePros: Friendly
Cons: Too small portions for us
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Kirtana
Points +32
Fun traditional Takayama restaurant with vegan options - Edit
We had a blast at this place. Service was excellent! We weren’t ravenous so the two dishes we shared were perfect. We had the vegetarian miso soup which you boiled at the table filled with mountain vegetables and tofu and the vegetables and tofu atop miso paste that you grill on top of a leaf. It came with one side of rice and a tiny bit of edamame. If I went again I would maybe ask if I could pay for more tofu added. Definitely recommend for a fun traditional experience. It also wasn’t smokey when we went but people are grilling meat so that might bother someone.
Read morePros: Fresh local vegetables , Friendly service , Fun experience
Cons: Meat heavy restaurant
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LizSwinton
Points +135
Fabulous food experience - Edit
We dined here in the depths of winter and very much appreciated the cosy atmosphere, interesting decor and warm, inviting environment. This is a traditional style Japanese restaurant and the majority of the dishes are cooked by the diner, at the table. The English speaking waitress was very helpful in guiding us to the vegan options in the menu, and suggested adding noodles to the hotpot as well as the mound of vegetables. We were pleasantly surprised at the freshness of the vegetables on offer, considering the season. We chose edamame, French fries, vegetable hot pot with in house veggie based miso and a bbq style veggie plate. It was all delicious. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Great food experience cooking at the table, Vegan options, Charming and English speaking staff
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Fresus
Points +122
Very nice staff, good takayama experience - Edit
It's a typical japanese restaurant, with a very friendly staff.
Read moreI had the vegan nabemono (some veggies and tofu cooked on the table in a broth). It included "edible mountain plants", so basically some green veggies I never had before. It was good, but not exceptional.
They also serve Hida beef, so it's a good place to go in Takayama if you're with non-vegs who want to try it.
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PaulaDadic
Points +13
Good traditional food for meat eaters who are travelling with vegies - Edit
They were able to cater for all. The food was very tasty and felt authentic. Surprisingly the vegie dish on a leaf was very tasty too. The staff were friendly.
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sp13490
Points +106
Delicious vegetable hot pot - Edit
I believe I paid about 1400 yen for a personal vegetable hot pot. It was really delicious and the staff were very helpful with explaining everything and ensuring we were happy! The novelty of cooking at the table was exciting. My non veggie companions also enjoyed their meals but some dishes were pretty expensive.
Read moreWe sat at a traditional Japanese table a little bit out of the way of the main restaurant, a lot of the rest of the restaurant was taken up by a big tour group so we were grateful for the peaceful alcove.
Pros: Helpful staff , Nice atmosphere
Cons: Limited options , A little expensive
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