Vegan-friendly
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Yamaneko, meaning "mountain cat," is an artsy cafe by the water. Directions: On the road by the river, south of the Shopping Arcade, beside the Royal Hotel. From JR Onomichi Station south exit and walk east along Route 2 (the street in front of the station) for 15 minutes, turn right at second traffic light and walk past the covered shopping arcade street to the street on the river. Also known as Wildcat Cafe. NOTE: Reported to only offer vegan cake October 2023. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:00am, Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.


19 Reviews

First Review by Ika

veganandvr

Points +116

Vegan
16 Mar 2024

The best vegan cheesecake ever

Wow, incredible lemon vegan cheese cake (soy-milk base), beautifully packaged and presented too - a perfect package to set us up for a big cycle on the nearby island route. After we took one mouthwatering bite, we went back to get a second for the road!

Note: it doesn’t seem to stock any of the actual lunch food that others of the pictures here show, but still with a visit!

Pros: The cheesecake, The cheesecake, Did I mention the cheesecake?

veganandvr

16 Mar 2024

(Note, it’s a definite 5* cheesecake, just you can’t give 5* on Happy Cow to places that sell non-veggie products!)

KarieP

Points +71

Vegan
23 Mar 2023

Went here and all they had was 1 vegan cake. ☹️

Make vegan food. Very disappointed.

Cons: Not vegan

JackieJans

Points +1228

Vegan
03 Oct 2021

Perfect after the Shimanami Kaido!

Definitely recommend making sure you have some time in Onomichi to try this cafe! Great decor and the staff were so kind to make me the vegan set even after lunch time had passed. It was wonderful!

Ewelina_In_Tokyo

Points +607

Vegan
09 May 2021

I was too late to go in

May 2021 - it appears to have one vegan bento box, to take away only at the moment. See photos for details.

Veganbea

Points +150

Vegan
13 Aug 2020

4*

Tasty vegan lunch set. The croquette, pickles, and salad were really nice but the tofu dish and burdock were pretty average.
The restaurant has a great atmosphere with lots of cute and artsy decor.

Cons: Only one vegan option

SunnyBlack

Points +26

Vegan
17 Mar 2020

Best cafe for vegan in onomichi

This place is the best in onomichi for a hungry vegan, great food good music and lovely staff menu in English going to return and have cake too!

Pros: Great little cafe , Vegan meal set awesome

Cons: Only 1 vegan meal set

SpoonTachibana

Points +48

Vegan
26 Feb 2020

Tasted great but too expensive

Tasted great but too expensive

CharlotteKeulen

Points +37

Vegan
06 Nov 2019

The best dish I had in weeks

Sweet baby Jesus, the vegan Japanese plate was absolutely delicious, and I had the dessert too. Super fresh, you can tell they put their heart into their food.

kimmendoza

Points +33

Vegetarian
22 Oct 2019

Fun restaurant

We all loved this place. Wholesome and satisfying food - enough for the vegans and the vegetarians...they also serve some meat. Great vibe, trendy but still felt cosy. Fab pickles.

Pros: Easy to find, No problem for a large party

Cons: It’s not cheap. But worth it.

ImogenHibberd

Points +354

Vegan
15 Sep 2019

Would give 5 stars if I could!

Such a cute and cozy cafe!!

One of the only options in Onomichi, so were a bit apprehensive, but the food was Incredible!

Only 2 vegan options but the food is so good it doesn't matter. We had the dinner set which was ¥1600 including a drink (alcohol/soft/tea/coffee). Good value for the amount you get!!

Honestly some of the best Japanese food I've had as well!!!

Pros: Delicious food, High quality, Good value

Cons: Only 2 vegan options (but AMAZING)

AmandaCramer

Points +294

Vegan
05 Jun 2019

Oiishi! So delicious

Everything was fresh, delicious, and big portions. A tad expensive, but you get a lot of bang for your buck. Easy to recommend

veganboi69420

Points +188

Vegan
29 May 2019

The best food in all of Japan

A bold call I know. I've travelled Japan three times now and have never had a meal as satisfying as the vegan dinner set I had at Yameneko cafe. Every element was perfect, the pickled vegetables the best I've ever had (and I love pickles!), and the potato croquettes were to die for. Spiced similar to an Indian samosa and crispy and perfect. The tofu steak is unique and in a flavourful broth, unlike anything I've eaten before.

Travel to Onomichi. Even just to eat here. If you don't think it's worth it I'll eat my hat.

I'll definitely be back.

ChloéBr

Points +67

Vegan
27 Mar 2019

Great adress in Onomichi

We had the vegetable lunch (vegan) and the vegan cake set. It was really tasty and worth the price. The 1000 yens menu includes rice, soup, a salad, two sides, a main and a drink. Great atmosphere and convenient location.

Updated from previous review on 2019-03-27

Pros: Price, Food, Atmosphere

Cons: None

seagullmcguire

Points +44

Vegan
09 Feb 2019

Outstanding

This place was absolutely incredible! We went back twice it was so good! They had a really delicious set meal that came with a tofu steak type thing and a little crumbled potato ball. They also had a really delicious coconut and banana cake that I would recommend! It’s also an amazing spot with some super groovy music if that’s what you are into!

katherineanderson9

Points +22

Vegan
05 Oct 2018

Lovely spot

The staff were lovely were happy to make the vegan option from lunch for me at night time. The meal was one of the tastiest I've had in Japan, definitely planning to go back again tomorrow.
I had the banana + coconut cake for dessert which came with mango sorbet – also very delicious.
Loved the atmosphere and the mix of Japanese funk + jazz they were playing too. Very stoked to find such a cute spot :)

Pros: Delicious vegan food, Lovely staff, Great music

Cons: Not too many vegan options, Not too cheap - paid 1,728 yen for the set lunch

BelleVueRendezvous

Points +61

Mostly Veg
02 Jul 2018

Unexpected delight

A real find in one of my favourite towns in Japan.

Pros: Very tasty offering , Good combinations, Friendly atmosphere

Cons: Slightly off the beaten track

FoxxSau

Points +266

Vegan
16 May 2018

Very good!

We came between the lunch and dinner times, so we only got to eat some appetizers, but the spicy French fries were delicious! We also each had a slice of vegan strawberry cake that was really yummy. This cafe is super cute and cozy! The staff is friendly and helpful. Although their English was a bit limited, we had no trouble getting vegan food here. They also had the new Jimonolive CD, which is really good.

freesiaoriental

Points +149

Non Veg
03 Apr 2018

Good meal but a little too sweet

The one vegan choice on the lunch menu is good and reasonably priced, but everything in it was either sweet or slightly sweet.

Pros: Delicious, OK price

Cons: Everything a bit sweet

Ika

Points +251

Vegan
20 Nov 2017

Yummy vegan cake

I visited the cosy cafe located on the basement floor and ate a vegan cake (I did not find it in the menu, but asked for it). It was super delicious and nicely arranged on the plate. The staff knew basic English and was very friendly. I liked the artsy atmosphere. Next to the cash desk they sold some bits and pieces like towels with lovely kitten imprints.

Pros: Vegan cake




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