Ovo
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Udon and typical Japanese food. Has digital English menu. Reported that kitchen will use a plant-based soup broth for vegan noodle and make vegetable tempura without egg and in a clean pan. Many of the dishes can be made vegan friendly so please clarify vegan with staff. Uses produce from local regions. Sells reusable cutlery set. NOTE: Reported to be under new ownership March 2022. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm. Closed on the last day of the month.


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123 Reviews

First Review by ConorD93

ellaclen

Points +218

Vegan
23 Nov 2024

Great udon

I had a soy milk dandan ramen and it was delicious. Nice rich broth.
Had koji on top which I didn’t see on the reference picture and I am not a fan of so be mindful of that.

Only complaint are that the udon were slightly overcooked and kept breaking apart when picking them up with chopsticks.

Pros: Great broth , Side of tofu for protein , Good portion for a fair price

Cons: Overcooked udon

EmilyRaydar

Points +25

Vegetarian
20 Nov 2024

Glorious vegan food

Had tempura sweet potato and shiitake mushrooms, plus tofu udon. One of the best meals I've had during our time in Japan so far!

Pros: Lots of vegan options!, Very friendly, Great t-shirt merch!

Cons: QR code for English menu didn't work

jessbates

Points +647

Vegetarian
12 Nov 2024

Amazing

Food was delicious and there were so many options. Highly recommend

Lautje

Points +401

Vegan
09 Nov 2024

Nice place & many vegan options

What a lovely place! The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance, and the staff are not only friendly but also speak excellent English. There are plenty of vegan options available, and many of the dishes can be made vegan upon request.

We tried the sweet potato tempura, a salad, and the udon noodles with tofu, all of which were delicious! I did find it quite a challenge to eat the noodles with chopsticks, though. 😅

I would definitely recommend this spot! We arrived just after opening (around 5:30 PM), and by half-past, the place was fully booked with people waiting outside. It’s clearly a popular choice!

JetGroenendijk

Points +16

Vegan
04 Nov 2024

Best udon

Very clear vegan menu with different options for Udon. Even for their daily recommendations they listed the options that can be made vegan. Had the soy milk ramen: incredible!! We also had the mushroom tempura and the Japanese fried aubergine from their daily recommendations, both were delicious. Very nice restaurant and kind staff. Would definitely recommend to go here!!

involvednut

Points +16

Vegan
27 Oct 2024

Incredible udon

Incredible vegan options and a good price. English menu, quick and great service. Best food I've had in Hiroshima

ausveg

Points +161

Vegetarian
19 Oct 2024

Delicious vegan options

With the limited vegan options in Hiroshima, we liked Taiko Udon so much we went back the following night! The soy milk udon noodles were delicious, as were the tempura vegetables and mushrooms, tried on separate nights. The staff speak English, have English menus and special boards, and veganism is very clearly understood. Highly recommend!

Yasmin14

Points +45

Vegetarian
11 Oct 2024

Very good and unexpected taste

Really loved the vegan dandan noodles with soy milk. It was such an unexpected wonderful taste and combination of spices. Something I didn't taste before! I personally didn't like the sweet tofu that I ordered as a side dish.

Pros: Dandan noodles , Kind people , Nice restaurant and good atmosphere

MáireUíBhrádaigh

Points +219

Vegan
03 Oct 2024

Lots of choices

Near Peace Blvd. Quite a few vegan options. Staff very helpful and will provide access to an English menu. Opted for the Sweet Tofu Udon.

Pros: Stylish dining, Helpful staff, Good food

Cons: Need phone to access menu via QR code

PlantChomper

Points +95

Vegan
03 Oct 2024

Great Udon even better broth

Had the Udon in the soy milk miso broth. The broth was very creamy and full of umami. Every sip was better than the one before. The Udon were also great. Very long and slurpable ;). Toppings also did not dissapoint. You also get a tiny apron to slurp the Udon without worrying about your clothes!

Staff was very friendly. English menu was available via QR code. Everything was clearly labeled. You also order from the menu on your phone. Very convenient.

Pros: Soy milk miso broth, English labeled menu, Toppings

fie302

Points +275

Vegan
25 Sep 2024

Great food, various options for vegans

You can order your food via a qr code that leads you to an English menu.
They have a few options of vegan udon and toppings.
The staff is very nice and the food was great.
The prices are fair and you can pay with credit card.

suzifreeworldinjapan

Points +29

Vegetarian
25 Sep 2024

War gut

Ein Stern Anzug, weil das Fleisch von meinen Mann etwas trocken war. Vegane Variante 5 ⭐️.

Pros: Vegane Optionen, Auch für alles Esser geeignet, Schnelle Bedienung und saubere Umgebung

Cons: Fleisch war etwas zu zäh

JoaquínVelaSánchez

Points +56

Vegan
20 Sep 2024

09/2024

Still a lot of vegan options. Some regional stuff as well (e.g. the apple juice I had)

Menu available in English (all via QR Code)

10/10

Pros: Vegan options

alysmsmith

Points +229

Vegan
20 Sep 2024

5-Star Rating for the Vegan Food

The vegetable tempura and fried tofu udon were amazing! Really impressed with how well the tempura was made and the variety of the vegetables. The udon was a generous portion and had great flavor.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Food was outstanding, Staff was friendly

Gwenne

Points +25

Vegetarian
18 Sep 2024

Delicious tempura

The tempura veg was really fresh and the batter beautifully crispy. It was very tasty.
The crispy tofu udon was delicious and easy to eat!

Pros: Easy ordering using QR code, There were specials too, Good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes

Cons: It’s popular so had to wait outside in the heat

Manu1105

Points +28

Vegan
12 Sep 2024

Very Good option for vegan food

Restaurant has an English menu with plenty of vegan options listed separately. Loved the food, service was nice and friendly! Highly recommend to go there!

pemasaskia

Points +330

Vegetarian
23 Aug 2024

Delicious udon!!

Half empty at 7.30 on a Friday night - no queue at all! Ordered vegan udon noodles and the veg tempura. Felt the tempura was overpriced (¥1400) given it was not big enough to be a main, but the udon noodles (same price) were amazing and I loved them. Staff were very friendly and spoke English well, explaining about English menu and providing a specials board in English as well. Recommend this place to anyone! 🍜

EllieBrownlow

Points +37

Vegetarian
14 Aug 2024

Beautiful spot with delicious food

Has a decent amount of vegetarian options, staff speak English and prices reflect portion sizes well.

Pros: Vegetarian udon , Vegetarian tempura , Cute interior

MicciM

Points +1882

Vegan
14 Aug 2024

So good

The food is rally good, you can tell the high quality of the ingredients. Plus, the stuff is really knowledgeable about veganism and they have clearly labelled vegan option.
Highly recommended.

ppcologne

Points +20

Vegan
02 Aug 2024

Excellent for carnivores and vegans

Friendly little place, great service! Had vegan vegetable tempura and udon noodles, both delicious. The beef my friend had apparently was both tasty and tender.

Pros: Choice, appearance and taste of food, Service and open kitchen, English menu (QR code)

kaichevannes

Points +48

Vegan
02 Aug 2024

Great broth

Very nice restaurant, has a vegan and english menu. Will make non-vegan options vegan if requested.

sarumi

Points +87

Vegetarian
05 Jul 2024

so good! I cannot recommend this place enough

The restaurant is not entirely vegan, but there is a separate menu full of amazing vegan option. I wish I could have try more food.

We got the vegan Dan Dan noodle and the Vegan udon and both were delicious.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-03

TheEHRNerd

Points +34

Vegan
26 Jun 2024

Quality Choice in Hiroshima

As I’m writing this I’ve been in Japan for two weeks, and I can count on one hand the number of restaurants I’ve found with a vegan menu - it’s not common here. So finding Taiko while in Hiroshima was a pleasant surprise. They have a vegan section of their menu, and many other items can be made vegan if you ask. The staff largely speaks English and they take credit cards (both things that make life a little easier for a traveler from the States).

Pros: Good food , Great staff, Inexpensive

Sonja116

Points +67

Vegan
24 May 2024

Good udon, good tempura

Very nice staff. English menu available. Daily specials are available in a vegan option as well.

GemmaVC

Points +17

Mostly Veg
15 May 2024

Delicious vegan options

First time trying udon and it was delicious. Boyfriend eats meat and also enjoyed his

Pros: Tasty, Very accommodating , Nice ambience

paulosag

Points +13

Vegetarian
08 May 2024

Restaurante com boas opções Vegetarianas/Veganas

Possui uma parte do menu dedicada às opções vegetarianas/veganas.
Atendimento muito bom e comida muito saborosa.

Plantos

Points +3269

Vegan
30 Apr 2024

Just perfect 🍜

Easy ordering - QR-Code & English Menu
Clearly Labeled - 11 Vegan Mains 4 sides

🍜 Vegan soy milk dadan Udon (1298¥)

Really nothing to complain about. Everything was great from start to end. Can recommend. 🌱




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