Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers Buddhist style set vegan meals on traditional local lacquer ware. May included pickled veggies, seaweed, beans, tofu vegetable tempura, miso soup with vegetables and rice. There's also a veggie burger platter on the menu, tea coffee, sake, desserts (ovo-lacto). Has picture menu with prices. On the main boulevard leading to the Hachimangu shrine, on the ground floor of the Kamakurabori Museum, a five-minute walk from Kamakura station. The museum shop sells examples of the same lacquer ware used in the cafe; customers will get a small discount on the upstairs gallery entrance fee. Staff speak some English. Closed Monday.
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19 Reviews
First Review by Nancy Cadet
krissysch
Points +1618
So delicious - Edit
We didn't had a reservation, came for Lunch and directly got a seat. The vegan Set Menu was soooo good, it was nice to experience all the different flavors and it was made with so much love since everything was arranged in so many details. I especially liked the Tofu, the nice lady also explained to us how it is cooked and what makes it so special. The set was also inexpensive for the amount of food and the high quality.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-18
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Tsukimi
Points +4614
Very good - Edit
Very good option in Kamakura.
Read moreWe had the Koya tofu lunch which doesn’t need a reservation like the other shojin teishoku lunch.
A bit pricey for the amount.
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RhysJones
Points +753
Solid Buddhist set meal - Edit
We were struggling a bit for food in Kamakura as a lot of places seemed to be closed or had incorrect opening hours, so we were glad to get in here shortly before it closed.
Read moreThe vegan set meal was quite expensive compared to others we had later on, but the quality of the food was very high and the staff were very attentive.
I think we were mainly just glad to find somewhere open for us.
Pros: Accurate opening hours, Friendly staff
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yorke
Points +367
Great vegan lunch! - Edit
Beautiful lunch, and the waitress speaks English well. A real recommendation for a Buddhist meal in a Buddhist town.
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flow08
Points +569
Airy place with friendly server - Edit
The lunch set with dessert was perfect sized and all the it's were very tasty.
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megu_o
Points +44
鎌倉掘りでいただくお食事 - Edit
鎌倉駅からすぐ近くにある、鎌倉彫資料館の中にあるカフェです。
Read more鎌倉掘りの食器でお食事をいただくことができ、口と目で日本文化を楽しむことができます。
私が頼んだとき御膳は食後にデザートがつきます。
この日はシフォンケーキ、抹茶プリン、コーーゼリーから選べました。
しかし、上記はヴィーガン仕様では無いため
ヴィーガンである場合は店員さんにきちんとお伝えする必要があります。(動物性のものを取りたくないんです、とお伝えしたら、コーヒーゼリーの生クリーム無しを出してくれました。)
お吸い物のお出汁は、昆布とシイタケから取れたそうですがとても深みがあって美味しいお味でした！
Pros: 精進料理が食べられる, 鎌倉掘り食器で食事を取れる
Cons: お値段が割高, 食後のデザートがヴィーガン仕様では無い
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kristienna
Points +618
Tasty Traditional Vegan Japanese Food - Edit
Located right outside Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine makes Cafe Guri convenient as well as delicious. As soon as we walked in, the staff asked if we were vegetarian and showed us the vegan meal option. There’s only one choice, but it’s a delicious one! All the food is served on traditional Japanese lacquerware that they sell in the store. We had fresh vegetables and some of the tastiest tofu I’ve ever eaten. Although the selection isn’t large, the location can’t be beaten.
Read morePros: Convenient location., Traditional Japanese food made vegan., Staff were accommodating and spoke English.
Cons: Only one option.
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rachaelmelville
Points +30
Great Japanese vegan food - Edit
The vegan set here is a great way to try Buddhist style Japanese food for a decent price. Staff were friendly and you can check out some of the local craft as well. Tasty and healthy!
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NarayanSubramanian
Points +15
Nice veg food - Edit
Have few options for vegetarians but options are tummy filling and doesn't disappoint the taste buds too.
Read moreVegetarians are handled with extra care. Why ll it be bad for you to get treated well when you are unique veggie 😉
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ForAnimalsJapan
Points +5140
A great experience - Edit
English below 👇 鎌倉駅から歩いて5分程の所にある『カフェ具利』に行ってきました。
Read more広々とした明るい店内で、とても良い雰囲気でした。
この店の精進料理『刻御前』を頂きました。
料理が来る前に、この店のウリのひとつでもある“鎌倉彫り”のパンフレットを頂きました。それから間も無く料理が並べられました。
この店の料理はお盆から小鉢まで全て鎌倉彫りの器に入って出てきます。手触りがとても良く、目の保養にもなります。
また、物販コーナーで鎌倉彫りの器を買うことも出来ます。高価なので、お財布と相談してご検討下さい(笑)
料理の方も、器に負けず劣らずの見た目にも綺麗な美味しい料理ばかりでした。価格も1500円と手頃なのでおススメです。
食後のお茶もまた美味しく、湯のみの美しさに暫く見とれてしまいました。
絶対お勧めです！是非一度お試しください！
We’ve found that shoujin ryouri (traditional Buddhist vegan cuisine) is a hit with visitors to Japan. Even the most hardcore meat eaters seem to truly enjoy this uniquely Japanese cuisine.
So when three of our friends came from the US to visit, we opened up Happy Cow to look for a place to take them to lunch, and found Cafe Guri. This restaurant is located about five minutes from Kamakura station and is on the way to a major tourist attraction, the Tsurugaoka Hachinangu shrine.
Cafe Guri can be found inside the Kamakurabori Museum, a small museum dedicated to showcasing Kamakura-style lacquerware. All of the dishes used in the cafe are Kamakurabori, which is also sold in a small shop inside the cafe. The cafe is wide and airy with a nice, modern atmosphere.
Now, on to the food! We got the vegan Toki Gozen set for 1500 yen. This meal was as delicious as it was beautiful. The tofu was quite possibly the best I’ve ever had in my life. Even my three decidedly non-vegan friends seemed to truly enjoy it. Afterwards one of them said, “I ate all that food and I don’t feel heavy or anything!” Yeessssss. 😙
The service was very nice, with English spoken, and they even brought out green tea for us at the end. I recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly, to both residents and visitors of Japan.
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LauraWagner
Points +110
Good, healthy - Edit
Good cold vegan ramen, beautiful and not too expensive !
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VickiNewMath
Points +758
Sophisticated and delicious - Edit
Tried the cold noodle bowl, and worth it! Flavorful and beautiful atmosphere.
Read morePros: Very few vegan options
Cons: Serves meat
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HanakoOkada
Points +35
Amazing Japanese vegan food served using traditional carved wooden lacquerware. - Edit
One of the best vegan dishes I’ve ever had. They use seasonal local produce to create authentic Japanese “Buddhist” food that is balanced and flavourful. The owner is super friendly and is happy to offer advice on the area. The owner can speak some English and even offers an English menu. They serve their food using traditional carved wooden lacquerware (kamakura-bori) an art form which originated from this kamakura region. The chopsticks, bowls, trays etc are all sold in a store section inside the building at an extremely reasonable price considering the craftsmanship and cost of materials needed to make these items. There is even a small museum on the third floor which for a small entry fee (you can get a discount if you show your receipt from eating at the cafe) you can see more kamakurabori works which date back centuries. This place is a must if you truly have an interest in learning and experiencing the rich culture and history of the kamakura region.
Read morePros: Extremely friendly staff, Delicious and authentic Japanese food, Amazing price for quality of food
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Liezzi
Points +20
Mikaku - Edit
Very “Mikaku” !!!! Tasteful food in rustic Japanese surroundings. Definitely a visit and worth your money.
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TheoD.
Points +125
Japanese vegan food - Edit
We had a nice Japanese style lunch here. It was very diverse and tasty. Friendly staff and they speak good English. We had so much complementary tea that I could not have any anymore :-)
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Tasty vegan platter
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fabiennedemmer
Points +449
Nice vegan set. Friendly staff. - Edit
Nice place, friendly staff. Spoke english really well. They offer an all vegan set lunch menu. Traditional Japanese food. Tasted really nice.
Read morePros: Nice staff, Glutenfree, Good food
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mamabean69
Points +414
Yummy noodles - Edit
The waitress was very helpful showing us which meals were vegan. The noodle dish we had was delicious and very different to others we have had in Japan.
Read morePros: Helpful staff. Delicious food.
Cons: None, except lacquerware in museum was too expens
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Joepanther
Points +94
fantastico - Edit
Ho mangiato a pranzo set cucina dei monaci buddisti
Read moreMolto buono anche la birra artigianale alla spina
Il tutto servito in piatti e bicchieri di legno tradizionali
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Nancy Cadet
Points +876
Shoji Ryori lunch - Edit
A five-minute walk from Kamakura Station, Cafe Guri serves a vegan Buddhist -style set lunch for $15. The cafe is on the ground floor of the Kamakurabori Museum (exhibiting and teaching the traditional art of lacquer ware) , and the meals are presented on typical lacquer trays and bowls. A veggie burger set is on the menu too --I didn't try it ---but the lunch set I had was flavorful , with adequate portions, quickly prepared and served with a smile. Various teas, coffee, sake and other drinks are on the menu, as well as sponge cake and non-vegan sweets.
Read moreNo reservations are necessary for the lunch service that starts at 11:30AM. The museum and cafe are closed on Mondays. Many casually dressed customers were there for lunch or cakes and tea/coffee.
Location : on the boulevard leading to Tenmangu Shrine, in the modern building "Kamakurabori Assembly Hall." Also has a sign in English "Kamakurabori Museum."
Pros: No reservation necessary, Vegan , traditional Japanese dishes , Friendly and quick service
Cons: Lunch only, Closed Mondays
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