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Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe on the 2nd floor offering food and drinks as well hosts international language and friendship events. Air-conditioned with view of the shopping streets below. Advertises a 'vegetarian tourists welcome' sign. Has 4 items on its vegetarian menu, written in both English and Japanese. Vegans specify and staff will assist. Near the Atomic Bomb Dome. Confirmed closed, Dec 2018.


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81 Reviews

First Review by kylaah

AilynCronau

Points +22

Vegan
12 May 2019

Great food and amazing service :)

The staff was amazing, so friendly and welcoming. There are plenty of vegan oprions and the food that we had was extremely delicious. We tried a burger and had some cake for dessert, both of which were delightful.

Pros: Very good service, Tasty vegan options

LissyBurton

Points +52

Vegan
08 Dec 2018

Great Experience!

Lovely little cafe, full of cute messages. The owner has obviously put a lot of love into it! We ordered the vegan "chicken" karaage (which was very yummy), the vegan BLT (which was good, though I would have loved a little more "bacon" in it for extra flavour), and the banana spring roll (which was amazing). If we were in Hiroshima for longer we definitely would have visited again!

Pros: Many vegan options!

Cons: None.

LucyWilkie

Points +137

Vegan
07 Dec 2018

Delicious food, beautiful cafe

I came for dinner one night and had the set dinner with fried tofu and it was delicious! Lots of flavour, and just enough room left for dessert! I had the banana spring rolls and there were amazing! I came back next morning for a coffee and to also try the chocolate cake and it was so good haha couldn’t recommend highly enough, staff are lovely and friendly, can speak English.

Pros: Very vegan friendly, lots of options

KarlaHolswich

Points +58

Vegan
01 Dec 2018

Nice vegan options, great service.

Good selection of vegan options, they were open to changing a couple of things for us and catered to our tastes. Service was great, lovely hosts.

GinaGN

Points +73

Vegan
21 Nov 2018

Vegan options not as vegan as they say...

Last night I arrived to Hiroshima and I decided to have dinner in one of the places I found using Happy Cow called Art Cafe ELK. Since I'm the kind of obsessive person who wants to make sure about things beforehand, I started asking questions to waitress. First one about the bread in the vegan burger set cointaining milk products or not (told her I was allergic): she didn't know for sure so she called who looked like the owner/boss. She had to check the package of the bread cause she didn't know for sure either... and BINGO! She said it contained "just a little bit" of milk products. WTF?! I told them this is not vegan... I ended up eating there the tofu set asking about milk, fish, gelatine, etc. telling them I cannot eat any of those things, so I hope it was safe, but I honestly didn't feel comfortable nor safe eating there... I just wanted to warn you, since they have other supposedly vegan options and desserts (vegan ice cream and brownie) that I'm afraid might also contain milk derivates or other animal products. They seemed nice people but, I had to inform you since it is unacceptable for vegans and seriously dangerous for intolerants or allergic people. If you go there, please, ask questions, tell them "this is not vegan" so they might fix their mistakes.

Cons: Supposedly vegan options containing animal product

JenniferAC

Points +226

Vegan
19 Nov 2018

Lovely little cafe

A few vegan options, including dessert. Nice vibe. My husband really enjoyed the udon noodle dish.

Pros: GF options , Vegan ice cream

Cons: No vegan pancakes

Nameuser

Points +181

Vegan
24 Oct 2018

Awesome BLT burger

Really tasty vegan burger! Nice and relaxing atmosphere

Pros: Great burger

Cons: Pricey

Tamars

Points +52

Vegan
20 Oct 2018

very good salad!

fresh, filling and yummy salad with an original carrot dressing. and really lovely staff!

NickBurns

Points +99

Vegan
18 Oct 2018

Really good, unique food!

I had a spicy udon noodle bowl. It was delicious, although very spicy! I really enjoyed the vibe there. It was a few months back, but I believe vegan options were pretty clear and staff understood veganism.

Updated from previous review on 2018-10-18

Pros: Taste!, Cool staff, Nice vibes

cultparty

Points +270

Vegetarian
16 Oct 2018

really tasty meal!

I ordered the yakiudon and it was really delicious! Much more homely than other foods, it was dense and full of rich flavour, definitely not 'healthy' like other Japanese vegan meals, but this is sometimes what you need after eating so well on holiday!
The staff were extremely nice and the restaurant was a nice space! The other vegan dish, the rice dish, looked delicious as well, and seems to be the lighter and healthier alternative to the yakiudon.

Pros: tasty meal, great service

RandRwander

Points +12

Non Veg
04 Oct 2018

Delicious food in a fun location

A great place to relax after a day touring Hiroshima. Great gluten free options and very helpful staff. Gluten free pancakes were especially good😄 My husband and I wrote a full review on our blog randrwander - feel free to check it out! Lots of vegan options as well.

Pros: Gluten Free, Vegan

Knauji82

Points +2358

Vegan
03 Sep 2018

What a surprise!

Very cool cafe! Good menu. The owner is very nice and speaks good English. She uses ingredients I never saw before. I don’t live in japan maybe that’s why hehe I had the plate set with ‘chicken’ and the chocolate cake. With a drink I was looking at 3400 yen. Ooops a bit pricey but excellent food and service!

Pros: Excellent food and service, Nice chatty lady

Cons: Cash only, A bit expensive

gealbertson

Points +37

Vegetarian
20 Aug 2018

Wonderful service with delicious food

What great customer service! We felt very welcome and comfortable in Art Elk Cafe. My father (non-veg) and I (veg) both commented positively on the taste and presentation of the meal. I only wish I could have had space for one of the delicious-looking desserts.

Pros: Service with a smile, Good portions, Convenient location

SheidaAskari

Points +25

Vegan
12 Aug 2018

Relieved vegan eating

I was so shocked that a vegan restaurant was in Hiroshima! We went there before going to the peace memorial and boy were impressed! I ordered the yakiudon,amazing thick noodles with the most amazing sauce! I loved it! My boyfriend got the grilled tofu platter and it was amazing! The miso soup was incredible, everything was amazing. The place is so cozy and played some nice songs i knew. Highly reccomend for anyone that is vegetarian or vegan and in Hiroshima!

TheNinjaAlchemist

Points +72

Vegan
11 Aug 2018

Very close to Peace park.

Nice place on 2nd floor. Clearly marked vegan options. Food was very good. Many options, we actually ordered too much food. 😬 As a bonus we sat next to the window and could watch shoppers hurrying along.

rachmac

Points +42

Vegan
24 Jul 2018

Stress Free Vegan Eating!

I was so relieved to find a place with both vegan and non veg options so close to the Hiroshima Memorial. Delicious food and extremely accommodating staff!

Pros: Vegan Options in Hiroshima, Accommodating Staff , Dietary Requirement Friendly

Cons: A little pricy

fabiennedemmer

Points +445

Vegan
20 May 2018

Nice vegan and gluten free options!

As a vegan who is allergic to gluten it’s hard to eat in Japan. I was really happy to find this place!

Pros: Gluten free options

EmmaTillett

Points +38

Vegan
09 May 2018

Saved my ass!

When I walked in I was a little nervous because my friend and I have a lot of allergies (gluten, dairy, egg, soy, nuts) but art ELK was SO accommodating. The owner listened to us and presented an option of stir fried veggies, fruit, and rice. The food was delicious and neither of us got sick. So thankful to have people who truly understand and care, would go here again!!

Pros: Gluten free options, Mostly vegetarian menu , Very accommodating and careful

Cons: Many options were not vegan (watch out for egg)

FoxxSau

Points +266

Vegan
08 May 2018

Very cute and cozy 2nd floor restaurant!

HappyCow won’t let me, but I would rate this restaurant five stars if I could. The staff was very friendly, and the food was delicious!

Pros: Many vegan options, including deserts, English-speaking staff

Cons: Not 100% vegan, Portions could be a little bit bigger

japansakuratour

Points +36

Mostly Veg
02 May 2018

Many Vegan option in a fancy place

Good location and nice place, very organized. Good quality and service.Maybe a bit expensive, but in Hiroshima not so many option.

Pros: Good quality in a serene atmosphere, Friendly staff

JoannaWatts

Points +401

Vegan
20 Apr 2018

Great vegan food!

This cafe is a little hard to find - hiding in plain sight - in the main shopping centre because it is up on the second level. Food was great! Had the Japanese plate which was very substantial and tasty. Some of the vegan options looked great but weren’t cheap. The desserts looked great too and these seemed reasonably priced for vegan options but I was too full to try them!

Pros: Great vegan options, Lovely atmosphere , Good value

Cons: Some main dishes are expensive

VegOut.Josh

Points +30

Vegan
16 Apr 2018

Delicious Cozy Vegan Spot

Great little spot for vegos in Hiroshima. The platters were huge. The BLT was a bit on the average side in terms of flavour (maybe a but too much mustard & ketchup). Overall great food.
BE CAREFUL: The chicken on the vegan platters is real chicken NOT faux. This is a little misleading. Thankfully the staff made us aware & we didn't order it.
Overall, great food, good spot & nice atmosphere.

Pros: Delicious vegan selection, Big portions

Cons: Not the cheapest, Meat options listed on vegan menu makes it a bit c

SophieChippindall

Points +15

Vegetarian
09 Apr 2018

Delicious!

We had the vegan platter and tempura, it was delicious! The people running the place were lovely but there are only two of them so you need to be patient, the food will be worth the wait! P.S. Loved the chocolate brownie!

VeganBec

Points +832

Vegan
03 Apr 2018

Vegan Japanese Delights

Yes yes yes. Great Vegan options. We had the soba noodles and the Japanese Platter. It was worth every Yen!! Upstairs and off the street.

Pros: great food, clean bathroom, vegan food galore

vegalicious68

Points +77

Vegan
01 Apr 2018

lovely vegan food!!!

Great little cafe! Super friendly service and staff speak some English. Their separate vegan menu is helpful too. We tried the vegan noodles, the burger, the excellent vegan Japanese platter and the chocolate cake - all super delicious!!!

Pros: great food at a good price and well situated

Cons: none

Jantheman

Points +16

Vegan
01 Apr 2018

really good restaurant 5/5 if it was possible

I had the udon noodles for 980 yen. I think it is a fair price for the size and good taste of the meal. I can also recommend the chocolate cake and banana spring roles 😍
The restaurant has 3 sides with vegan dishes which feels like a rarity in japan.

Pros: 3 Menu Pages of vegan meals, good taste, fair price

WeezexC

Points +30

Vegan
23 Jan 2018

Fabulous Japanese Vegan bento

Super friendly service, menu in English, staff spoke English - options labelled clearly. Food was so tasty, huge, fresh Japanese plate. I’d been walking in the snow all day and warmed up quickly with a hot ginger tea.
Felt stuffed but had to try the vegan chocolate cake. Absolutely delicious, warm, goey and made by the waitress serving me.
It’s opposite the ‘yellow submarine’ shop near the bridge by the A bomb dome. Go!




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