Vegan
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Take-out

Organic cafe & dining. Uses traditional Japanese grains as the main ingredients. Offers rice bowls, tofu dishes, veggie burgers, and cakes. After 5pm reservation is required. Relocated from 2-26-1 Taisho. Open Wed-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Open 2nd and 4th Sat of the month.


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39 Reviews

First Review by FruitMonstar

CHENTS

Points +25

Vegetarian
26 Jul 2024

Vegan來名古屋必訪

非常用心的私廚料理,現點現做。晚上為套餐,獨家特色前菜,沙拉 素食炸雞或水餃,主菜有六種,我們選牛丼,拉麵和漢堡,都相當用心與獨特,無動物性肉,無蛋,無海鮮。最後來一個點心做結尾,很滿足。服務員很可愛也很細心,會講英文,可去蔥蒜。位置在名古屋車站或則武之森附近,但在巷子裡的小巷子裡,注意招牌走進來即可。價位雖然偏高,相信這樣的餐點值得,在名古屋是唯一。下次來名古屋,一定會回來享用支持。

Pros: 素食牛丼, 拉麵, 前菜

Painted.Twine

Points +126

Vegetarian
12 Jul 2024

Vegan allium free friendly

Delicious vegan eatery that can cater for an allium free vegetarian diet. Their food is really good and dinner is a set meal type only, we really enjoyed their dishes and the staff are lovely.

Pros: Great food , Lovely service, Allium free friendly

Cons: Dinner require reservation

SuperChipmunk

Points +383

Vegan
28 Jun 2024

Delicious okacon meal

I ordered their okacon (which includes a bbq dish made of okara and konyaku) set meal. The bbq dish was so good, it felt like it melts in your mouth. I also like the sashimi made of nata de coco. And I like that it includes a dessert of your choice (I highly recommend the gennmaidango). Everything in the meal was really delicious. And the service was also good (the chef is vegan :)). And the place was so nice and cozy. It was a great experience.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-28

Pros: Food, Service, Ambience

Regan_J_Smith

Points +52

Vegan
16 Jun 2024

The BEST vegan meat I’ve ever had.

I came here for lunch and had the set with the Okacon Kabayaki - a vegan ‘eel’ made from Konnyak. I’m not usually a fan of faux meats but this blew my mind. It was by far the best texture I’ve ever experienced in a a faux meat and was immediately sending photos telling my other vegan friends about it.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-16

Pros: Okacon Kabayaki, Friendly service, Healthy variety

MartinBaumeister

Points +508

Vegan
13 Jun 2024

Yummy vegan deliciousness

This is a neat little place that you wouldn’t expect to find behind these walls. Very friendly service, passionate owner and chef, and good food. Be aware that it’s Japanese seating style where you sit on the floor. That’s not for everyone. Recommend to have the matcha soy latte iced.

SandraAnanos

Points +289

Vegan
05 Jun 2024

Lovely place

One of the best meals I've had in Japan, rich flavors and interesting textures.There's only one person taking the orders, cooking and serving the food so service can be slow if it gets too crowded. It can be a little pricey compared to other options in Japan at 3,300 yen for the multi course dinner but it's absolutely worth it.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-05

LigeiaSmith

Points +614

Vegan
28 May 2024

Hours Changed

Hello, I'm not sure how to adjust the hours on Happy Cow, so I thought I'd leave a comment to let our community know that according to google maps, Grains is closed Saturdays-Tuesdays.
Their opening hours for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are:
11am-3pm
5-9pm

Snowfly

Points +19

Mostly Veg
03 Apr 2024

Very authentic

People were very friendly and the food very good!

Pros: Authentic

caramellic

Points +21

Vegetarian
22 Mar 2024

Good cozy place

The meal sets have good portions. The burger was good, and the desserts were even better. The environment is cozy, you sit on the floor so there are cushions instead of regular chairs.

Pros: Friendly staff, Good portions, Good desserts

miltoky

Points +700

Vegan
16 Jan 2024

Cozy vegan restaurant

I went for lunch and had a vegan burger and a cake for dessert. The burger was a good size, and the bun was really tasty. Overall, it was delicious and filling. The cake was sweet and flavourful. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommended!

Pros: Tasty food, Friendly staff, Good atmosphere

sixfootglass

Points +110

Vegan
31 Oct 2023

Simple and amazing

Lovely little family run place. It’s a small menu, Japanese style of sitting on the floor. Food takes time, so make sure you’re not in a rush.

FruitMonstar

Points +1127

Vegan
Owner
07 Oct 2023

Sanitation issue

I had hairs in my plate, 3 times in a roll from this restaurant. I mentioned to the owner but she didn’t seem to care.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-06

PlantEater8

Points +25

Vegan
28 Sep 2023

One of the best meals and desserts

One of the best meals and desserts I had in Japan.
English menu is not available.

ShynyMagikarp

Points +46

Vegan
25 Aug 2023

Warm Atmosphere and Solid Food

Grains is a bit of a different experience as it clearly isn't a purpose built restaurant. Grains is a converted home and for that reason, seating is on small cushions on a tatami floor. For most this probably isn't an issue, myself included, but for others, be sure you know how your seating will be! I personally enjoy the warm more homey atmosphere.

There's not a lot of seating either but they don't let it ever get too uncomfortable.

The menu is average in size with a choice of main dish and desserts that come along with a plate of various small sides. Overall the food is good quality and tastes fine, although I don't really think it's anything too special, save for one or two items like the "eel".

The side dishes I think are what hold Grains back as I don't think their miso soup is very good, but everything else was either fine or yummy!

I've been to Grains on a few occasions over a few years now, and the most recent was for lunch (picture attached), and this was typical.

But I have been here in the past where meal times were scheduled in blocks and it was a buffet style where you grabbed plates and went into the kitchen and selected what you wanted. I actually enjoyed this buffet experience more here, as it was very unique, but I don't know if they still do it or when they do. Maybe only on weekends? for which I do think you need a reservation.

All in all a nice place I'm glad to have in Nagoya, although I don't view as anything super special.

Pros: Warm Atmosphere, Solid Value

Cons: Side dishes, better ventilation

sabaideeka

Points +157

Vegetarian
22 Jul 2023

At home アットホーム

We had the buffet on a Saturday 土曜日のビュッフェを食べてみました It felt like eating in someone’s home まるで友達の家で食べているようで The food was all delicious 全部おいしかった My baby enjoyed crawling on the tatami うちの赤ちゃんも和室で楽しそうにハイハイしました

vegannomad2

Points +2367

Vegetarian
03 Jun 2023

Small restaurant with fresh tasty meals on a quiet street

Located on ground floor now. Easy to find. We ordered the weekly special which was a Buddha bowl served with wholesome miso and love. Also got the gluten free cookies - everything was fresh, tasty and modestly priced

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-01

Pros: Japanese pleasant all vegan, Well priced

hitachi20

Points +42

Vegetarian
10 Feb 2023

Delicious vegan food

Ordered delivery: had the Bento with karrage and the burger. Very delicious food and would definitely come back in again.

MicciM

Points +1645

Vegan
13 Jan 2023

So cozy!

The place is really cozy, thanks to a traditonal tatami room and to an informal atmosphere. The food is really good, I would recommend the karage and the Apple tarte tatin!

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-13

DecSpindler

Points +54

Vegan
13 Oct 2022

Best vegan food in Nagoya!

I was the only one present due to heavy, heavy rain, but they made me feel welcome nonetheless. The "eel" was absolutely amazing. I got the cake for dessert and the zangi "chicken" for takeout. Both were also amazing. I talked to the owner Miho and her staff about living in Sapporo and travelling to Nagoya. Very pleasant people!

Riho

Points +18

Vegan
10 Sep 2022

Everything was amazing

I ate the vegan kabayaki-don, soy-kara and the Japanese style parfait which were all nice and tasty! I love the okara konnyaku the most in all the plant based meats.

JMarszal

Points +83

Vegan
07 Jun 2022

Delicious Japanese-style food.

A walking distance from Nagoya Station and Noritake Garden, this tiny restaurant is a great find! It seems you need a reservation for dinner, but there is no problem with lunch walk-ins.

Pros: Entirely vegan, Reasonable prices, Easily accessible from Nagoya Station

長屋湧人

Points +40

Vegan
02 May 2022

どれ食べても美味い

お野菜も唐揚げもバーガーもケーキもアイスも本当に美味しい‼️
何食べてもハズレない!!
ヴィーガンレストラン迷ってたらとりあえず行ってみて🍀

Pros: どれも美味しい, 落ち着く空間, 駅から近い

Cons: 場所が分かりにくい, トイレが分かりにくい, 相席になるかも

itsrinokt_

Points +4156

Vegan
23 Jan 2022

Vegan buffet on a budget

Advanced reservation for vegan buffet is required.
I went to this cafe with my non-vegan friend, it was a great example to show her delicious vegan food!

Hanna3933

Points +1000

Vegan
10 Dec 2021

So good vegan restaurant at Nagoya.

This vegan restaurant is open from breakfast to dinner! (Not everyday.)
I can eat ramen only on Friday, so I would like to go Friday next time.🥰

Pros: All vegan!🌱, Kind staff.🤝💙

digitalmimi

Points +1909

Vegan
23 Sep 2021

Delicious food

All vegan Japanese cafe. Food was delicious. Only seating has several larger tables and some single window seats. Only has traditional tatami seating so you have to sit either cross legged or on your knees which was not the most comfortable.

Pros: All vegan, Delicious

Cons: Only tatami seating

creamychoux

Points +202

Vegan
30 Jul 2021

A favourite!

Really delicious and great value. They do amazing things with okara konnyaku! Recently they also offer a cheap breakfast set. Highly recommend!

Aiii

Points +372

Vegan
13 Apr 2021

They have relocated

They have moved to a bigger place where groups can sit on the tatami flower! Only 10 minutes walk from Nagoya station. I highly recommend okara-konjac meal. Definitely my favourite! All lunch comes with miso soup.

Pros: Good value

Cons: No longer have dessert menu




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