Vegan-friendly
Japanese
Non-veg
Serves fish, vegan options available. The noodle items are the only non-vegan items as they contain fish stock; does not use meat, egg, or dairy. Around 80% of the menu is vegan, including all desserts. Staff is vegan aware. NOTE: Please verify if fish stock is still used. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm. May close earlier on ocassion - call ahead.
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32 Reviews
First Review by heurcules
mxijyx
Points +520
all vegan - Edit
Only one lunch set, delicious, truly japanese experience
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Vegangirl7777
Points +672
WOW! - Edit
A must for vegans coming to Naoshima. From my understanding, everything is vegan on the menu now. We had the lunch sets and delicious desserts and coffee. The interior is stunning too. Highly recommend, one of our best meals in Japan.
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aujamist
Points +18
So good! - Edit
Everything perfect! And everything vegan😍
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emkoi
Points +2734
Best lunch I had in Japan - Edit
We had to wait quite some time before being seated but it was so worth it! The vegan lunch is absolutely delicious and the rice is some of the best I’ve ever had (my friend and I got the large portions, maybe it was a bit too much in the end 😂).
Read moreThe plum drink I had was also really nice and refreshing.
Highly recommend this place, it deserves 5 stars!
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debzee
Points +65
Now all vegan & gluten free! - Edit
My vegan set was so delicious! I told them that now that they are all vegan, they need to update their listing. So this deserves 5 STARS
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AnitaDollar
Points +5797
Lovely vegan set - Edit
There was no menu when we went, but you could pick the size of the rice in your set. I really loved everything, mostly local veg and the dessert was lovely!
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paigenysy
Points +43
Great matcha rice cake - Edit
Simple menu -- just the lunch set and some dessert. Feels very traditional and authentic. The bento was alright. The rice cake was the highlight for me. They seem to use locally sourced ingredients
Read moreAlso loved that you could surrender your Naoshima Island Map once you are done with it so they can reuse it.
Pros: Warm and accommodating service, Matcha rice cake dessert, Environmemtal-friendly
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GrogPappy
Points +41
Refreshing on a humid afternoon - Edit
1000yen for a delicious refreshing set vegan lunch. Delicious rice and cold tofu. Great sake. Especially the yuzu.
Read morePros: Yuzu sake, Price
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Marionashe
Points +95
Bento vegan - Edit
Très bonne adresse pour manger un bon repas vegan entre 2 musées. Service rapide et agréable.
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MegD
Points +481
On Naoshima Island and caters for vegans and vegetarians. - Edit
Very good food beautifully served. When I was there they were only serving the vegetable option and it was delicious.
Read morePros: Flavour combinations were great, Beautifully served, Friendly staff
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RhysJones
Points +753
Solid vegan set meal on Naoshima - Edit
We arrived shortly before the end of the lunch service and thankfully were able to order a pair of vegan set meals. We sat on the floor but there was a table available too.
Read moreThe rice was especially good, and was perfectly glutinous and salty. Given there aren't many options on the island, this was a perfect lunch and we really enjoyed it here.
Pros: Salty glutinous rice
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ch1996
Points +20
Cillian - Edit
Delicious vegan set lunch meal. Great value and good service and atmosphere.
Read morePros: Food, Price, Atmosphere
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emmalovesanimals
Points +751
would give 5 ⭐️ - Edit
Delicious, nurturing, satisfying vegan set meal. The only option was a vegan lunch set (not sure if they still serve fish, but it seemed like it’s all vegan from my perspective). You just decide if you want to pay an extra 100 yen for more rice. We lucked out and we were seated right away around 12pm. Others had come earlier for reservations. It would have been worth waiting if we had to. There’s an English menu available. Lots of drinks on offer as well as desserts. (We didn’t try any, and not sure if they’re all vegan too…but they do have soy ice cream!)
Read moreHighly recommend visiting before or after visiting the art houses while on Naoshima!
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-18
Pros: Delicious
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hotmilk993
Points +502
Would give 5 stars - Edit
1,000 yen for a really nice lunch right in the middle of all the art house projects and near the bus stop. Kind staff and nice interior. Just be aware the wait can be a bit long so put your name on the list before you go browse some art.
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Riceball
Points +46
Fine, limited menu options atm - Edit
Was only one menu option when we visited (think they have reduced business due to COVID). It was nice, though I found the tofu too slimey. Actually open, unlike most vegan places on the island ATM, which was a huuuge plus and the only hot meal I got when I was there. No complaints.
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Humus_Erectus
Points +231
Guesthouse stay - Edit
Arrived in the evening once lunch had stopped being served but the staff saved us a lunch set and put it in the fridge at the guesthouse so we could warm it up in the microwave. For breakfast, onigiri and some other small dishes were left out in the kitchen for us. Simple but tasty, and convenient considering the lack of options in the island (when practically everything else was closed). The staff member we spoke to on the phone was really nice but the person who showed us around was oddly cold for some reason.
Read morePros: Convenient if staying on the island , Simple but tasty meals, Fairly nice guesthouse
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JackieJans
Points +1228
Lovely lunch set - Edit
Wonderful, healthy, fresh food! Perfect midday lunch in honmura before hitting the other side of the island
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catherine_rout
Points +232
Lovely place - Edit
We came here while visiting Naoshima because of the great reviews it already has and we really enjoyed the rice set menu, particularly all the different veg, the mushroom tofu, and the soup. It cost 1000/1100 for more rice when we visited in December 2019. The little sweet tofu part was amazing!
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mchaza
Points +144
Delicious vegan food on a beautiful island - Edit
If you happen to be visiting Naoshima your limited in your options as a vegan but this place is a must visit. Located among the Art Houses of the Honmura district of Naoshima island. Their lunch is fully vegan and is to die for. Easily the best rice and tofu I have had so far visiting Japan. The setting is traditional Japanese in a beautiful building which is a plus.
Read morePros: Vegan Lunch, English friendly, Traditional
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HistoricalMarkers
Points +230
Unexpected treasure - Edit
Bring vegetarian is challenging in Japan, and we often settle for uninteresting food because there are no other options. This place was a rare find - delicious, beautiful setting, Japanese-style food and presentation, and vegan! There was only one menu option - a vegan set meal of many small plates, which you could get with a regular size or large size serving of brown rice. Long wait to get in but service was fast.
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brooklynwitteman
Points +85
Good deal - Edit
I got the set meal for lunch at 1100 yen and it kept me full until 8pm! Super yummy and the staff is chill
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HelenD123
Points +93
Yessssss - Edit
This place is doing everything right. Don't miss if you're on naoshima!
Read morePros: Delicious, Great atmosphere, Good price
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EDJ28
Points +350
Best food on island - Edit
Seriously delicious, I was battling a cold when I went to have lunch at Aisunao, and their lunch set really warmed me right up. The vegetables were cooked to perfection, and the brown rice was beautifully sticky. A lovely place to visit :)
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cultparty
Points +270
amazing traditional meal - Edit
I always really like going to restaurants that use vegetables in a very traditional Japanese style, and this restaurant is perfect at it!
Read moreAll the portions are perfectly sized together and i was left extremely full at the end.
Their house-made fermented brown rice with red bean was unlike any rice i've had before, was extremely tasty!
Pros: extremely tasty meal, good portion sizes
Cons: I wish the noodle dish was vegan!
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meldy619
Points +18
wonderful - Edit
Arrived at 3 and the signs said closed. We approached the door anyway to see if that was even the correct place and were greeted by a lady who said they were closed. I showed her that this says open until 5 and she let us in. Severed us a delicious animal product free meal. We left satisfied and received excellent service. 😊
Read morePros: Delicious, Beautiful garden, Nice music
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japansakuratour
Points +36
Best Vegetarian in Naoshima - Edit
Good lunch set, not expensive and friendly staff. Difficult to find better in Naoshima, or in the Japanese countryside as well.
Read morePros: Good food, Not expensive
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SamanthaJordyn
Points +15
Such good food! - Edit
Very cute restaurant. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and helpfull. They have english menu and some staff spoke english. Highly reccomend!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan/ Vegetarian options., Not too expensive.
Cons: We went in the winter so the hours were different.
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