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Hakone Kappei
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Small sushi restaurant located between Chukoku-no-mori station on the Hakone Tozan line (the switchback train) and the Hakone open air museum. Offers several vegan options which are marked by colored dots in the menu, including: cucumber sushi, root vegetable sushi, inari, edamame, cold tofu, and cucumber slices with garlic miso paste. The staff appear to understand the meaning of the word vegetarian. Open Mon-Wed 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm. Hours reported to be irregular - call ahead/check website.
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35 Reviews
First Review by BrigidM
Emmalot
Points +44
Nice local place, good sushi - Edit
Nice small sushi place, helpful staff, quick service if you happen to be there at the right time (we were waiting at the door a couple of minutes before opening). Only two people working there as I see, so you might need to wait during busy times. Only a few options but good ones. We went there twice during two days in Hakone.
Read morePros: Clearly marked veg(etarian=vegan) options, Nice staff, Authentic athmosphere
Cons: Small place (may need to wait), Opening times vary if they sell out
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lillymeuser
Points +29
Veganes Sushi und Seidentofu - Edit
Kleiner Sushiladen in der Nähe com Bahnhof, englische Speisekarte vorhanden, vegetarische Optionen sind extra markiert. Super wenn ihr mit Nicht-Veganern zusammen essen gehen wollt. Wir haben Maki sowie Seidentofu bestellt und waren begeistert, vor allem von der Frische!! Wir haben nicht alles geschafft und der Koch hat uns freundlicherweise eine Takeaway Box zur Verfügung gestellt. Hinweis: ab 18 Uhr fahren nur noch Busse und es kann danach sehr schwierig sein, zurück zum Hotel zu finden. Der Koch war sehr hilfsbereit und hat uns ein Taxi bestellt
Read morePros: Frische Zubereitung, Vegetarische Optionen leicht erkenntlich , Freundlicher Service
Cons: Wartezeit (1h)
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jollieduck
Points +879
Great vegan sushi - Edit
One of the only places to get a vegan dinner in the area, and much appreciated. I got the Norimaki Mix which was six each of cucumber, dried gourd, and radish pickle rolls, and only for 810 Yen. Enjoyed watching sumo on the tv while I ate 😀
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rjmehra
Points +322
Actual vegan sushi! - Edit
Well this is rare. Actual vegan sushi.
Read moreThe chef knows that it's not just about taking out the fish. He specifically mentioned he does not soak the inari beancurd skins in fish dashi like everywhere else. He also uses vinegar that doesn't contain fish.
I had the veg maki set (that's fairly typical) and the inari set plus a side of silken tofu with grated radish (I eat a lot).
Very good all round!
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VickiNewMath
Points +599
Vegan sushi!!! - Edit
Not something I find often here in Japan and that is delicious vegan friendly sushi. Friendly mom and pop restaurant that accommodates vegans and Vegetarians. Order the 1, 3, and 5.
Read morePros: Vegan sushi
Cons: Carnist sushi
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jesslloyd23
Points +82
Inari! - Edit
Cute little sushi place right next to the open air museum. The Inari was insanely good! I also had cucumber maki which was yummy. There were a few other options too with clear markings
Read morePros: Inari was amazing
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Elyviere
Points +33
Best inari sushi in Japan! - Edit
Absolutely loved their vegan sushi! Would have given 5 stars if I could, despite the fairly limited options.
Read moreOn the plus side, everything vegan was clearly marked in the menu.
We had the miso cucumber starter, followed by the mixed sushi plate and mixed inari plate. It was all amazing sushi, but the inari especially was incredible! I'd say it's a must eat for anyone passing by Hakone. We returned the day after to eat there once more before leaving.
There were even two parking spaces outside the restaurant, which we weren't expecting.
Pros: The best inari sushi, Clearly marked vegan, Genuine japanese restaurant
Cons: Few vegan choices
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philip.s
Points +68
Delicious maki and inari - Edit
They have a set of vegetarian makis and inari which were delicious, probably the best we had this trip in Japan. Friendly service and nice atmosphere.
Read moreThey close as soon as they sell out their stock and have a fairly limited supply. If you want to be sure you get a meal then it's best to come Early.
Pros: Delicious vegetarian sushi
Cons: Closing time can be unpredictable
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Ayako
Points +110
Life saver !! - Edit
Small traditional cozy sushi restaurant. There are samples in front of the shop for take away it’s easy to order. They make fresh one after each order like eat inside.
Read moreWalkable from Gora station.
Pros: Using organic rice
Cons: I hope they have avocado sushi !
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Hellaleo
Points +17
Very good sushi, nice owners, next to trainstation - Edit
The menu had colored dots to indicate the veggie options, Kudos!
Read moreThe sushi we had were a mix of vegatarian dishes and fish dishes. Both were very good in terms of taste, and there were plenty of options to pick from.
The owners are typical Japanese: very kind, helpful and considerate. They also speak a good amount of English!
Ideally combined with a trip using the authentic Hakone Tozan train!
Pros: Vegatarian options marked in menu by dots, English menu and speaking owners
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buddhabecks
Points +126
delicious small sushi joint - Edit
cute little traditional japanese place, has no meat on the menu but obviously fish. vegan options marked with coloured dots, good amount of variety. was delicious! if going to the open air museum is a Must go.
Read morePros: delicious vegan sushi, clearly marked veg options , homemade/traditional
Cons: small place
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evieb
Points +24
Best Goddamn Inari - Edit
Inarizushi is kind of my thing and I’ve tried it it many places in and out of Japan, from homemade to convenience stores to restaurants, and this place has the. top. stuff. Superior to any other I’ve tried in every way. My friend and I ordered our meals including some of it, ate, looked at each other, and then ordered another set of six inari because they’re goddamn excellent. This place knows what they’re doing. Also the other food is great- the rice in all the sushi is noticeably good and the cucumber miso sauce stuff tastes awesome. Please treat yourself to this experience and then go enjoy the art museum next door.
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hokusai77
Points +13612
Good choice of vegan sushi - Edit
Large choice of vegan sushi, small but cosy place. We had kappa maki, inarizushi, and a large mix of vegetable sushi. Definitely recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-06-28
Pros: good choice of vegan sushi
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kitmits
Points +86
Totally fine, but not better - Edit
There are not a lot of options here, but there ARE options here, which makes it a safe bet.
Read moreCucumbers in miso are pretty good, the other vegan options are simple sushi rolls.
In a town of few options, this isn’t at all bad (also happened to be the only veg-vetted place open at 6:45 on a Sunday evening
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SophieNZ
Points +246
Tried to go here and it was closed - Edit
Walked here and it was closed at 1pm. No sign out or anything. Others have had the same experience. Maybe it's good but I wouldn't travel to get here as it might not be open.
Read moreCons: Closed for no reason
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Jessica Bailey
Points +176
Thank goodness for this place! - Edit
It is really difficult to get vegan food in Hakone so were so happy to come here. Very close to the open air art gallery and easy to find. Vegan options were all delicious. We had the selection of vegetable sushi, inari and cucumber slices with garlic miso paste (yum!) and tofu. Don't be put of by a cold block of tofu, this is nothing like tofu in Australia, it's actually delicious on it's own with a tiny bit of seasoning.
Read moreI'd rate it as 5 stars if I could.
Other than this place, in Hakone we lived on seaweed rice triangles with pickled plum from seven eleven.
Updated from previous review on 2018-10-06
Pros: Delicious vegan options, Good location, Nice ambience & staff
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BEF
Points +42
Sweet - Edit
The tofu sushi was too sweet for me, but the price was good and friendly staff. Meny with veg. marking and the staff will tell you if you ask.
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LaurenBaddeley
Points +20
just wow - Edit
would have put this as a five star but you can’t - incredibly nice simple food with the inari and miso cucumber being highlights for a very affordable price - was nice to get variation on just cucumber maki for a vegan sushi option (the inari was the best i’ve ever had and i’ve been living off it for a week)
Read morePros: great vegan food , inexpensive
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Gaston
Points +33
Delicious Sushi with AMAZING Owners - Edit
This sushi was a bright spot in an otherwise disaster of a trip to Hakone. I had planned out going for dinner to this restaurant since vegetarian options in the area were very limited. When we arrived, we were sad to find out the restaurant was closed due to the owner being at a town meeting. We were however invited in by the owners wife who opened the restaurant JUST FOR US. She was incredibly friendly and prepared a to-go order just for us. There were a few vegetarian options and the sushi was sushi was really incredible. If you’re in town please stop by for some great food and excellent people.
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veronicafreespirit
Points +76
Cheap and tasty food in Hakone. A must go to! - Edit
Amazing place with vegan options that saved our lives in Hakone:) I definitely recommend it to vegans and vegetarians, worth visiting (we went there 2 in 2 days!). Very friendly staff, easy to read menu with pictures and easy to find as it is just next to the open air museum:)
Read morePros: Cheap, Tasty, Easy to find
Cons: None
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Rinnn
Points +52
Delicious and cheap! - Edit
This is such a great find in Hakone. The veg options around town are very very limited, so this was a gem! 3 rolls (18 pieces) were only 750 yen! And 6 Inari for only 550! It tasted great and it’s located right next to the Open Air Museum. Menu has little indicators next to vegetarian items and you can even just get takeout if you want. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Cheap, Tastes good, Owners are very nice
Cons: Limited options
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SoyCapitan
Points +64
Charming and welcoming little sushi spot - Edit
We went here as it was virtually our only option for vegan food on our Hakone day trip and we were so pleasantly surprised. Out front are a variety of example meals for the takeaway options, with veggie options clearly marked in English and Japanese. Inside, the menu is a photo book, again with veggie options clearly indicated. It's also easy to point at what you want if your Japanese isn't too hot. The restaurant is very charming, and the staff were extremely kind and welcoming. The food took a little while to come as it was all being made fresh, but it was totally worth the wait, especially as it included the best inari I've ever had - sweet, rich and slightly caramelised. The prices are also extremely low for the quality of the food - my wife and I ate for ¥1250. You just walk up to the till when you're ready to pay. Highly recommended for anyone spending time in Hakone!
Read morePros: High quality sushi for a low price, Welcoming atmosphere
Cons: Service can be a little slow owing to the small sc
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AleBacho
Points +18
Cute, traditional place - Edit
There really aren’t that many options in Hakone but this place at least has some vegan options and some more marked as vegetarian. We were very happy with our food and options, even though they were quite limited.
Read morePros: Vegetarian food items are marked, Great service
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japansakuratour
Points +36
Nice small sushi resturant with vegetarian option - Edit
Very hard to find better vegetarian friendly option in Hakone. I tried to have lunch in another cafe but Kappei is probably the best one.
Read morePros: Vegetarian option easy to understand, Good quality
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barbicanben
Points +740
Clearly marked vegetarian options - Edit
The sign in the window mentions vegetarian items, which is unusual for this area. There are a couple of sushi options and tofu pockets filled with rice, all of which are really nice.
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HeatherLarson
Points +15
the truth about inari - Edit
Hate to break it to y'all, but inari is made using dashi (fish broth). It is neither truly vegetarian or vegan. :(
Read moreakaifreesia
Nah inari's good! It's just that sometimes they use it as flavouring in the rice, which is mostly only really a problem if you go to an upper end sushi bar. You just have to double check whenever you go anywhere that serves rice.
Read moreBelieve me, I'm hardcore allergic to fish and these inari were delicious; I would not be typing this comment if they had added dashi.
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adeenuh
Points +18
so good! - Edit
I'd give it 5 stars but it's not fully vegetarian so I'm not allowed? Stupid. Anyways, the sushi here was so good. I ate so fast because I couldn't slow down. I got a veggie mix, it's right under the cucumber roll on the menu. It's the same price and you get to try a variety. Edamame was so good as well. Also, it was my first time trying the tofu sushi but it tasted almost like a dessert. Loved every bite! The owner asked if we wanted water or green tea, and we opted for green tea (there's cups there is you want water too). It was a bit on the pricier side, especially for the meat eaters. My boyfriend wanted a variety but just one was about 1700 yen so he got some other things. Oh yeah, he also loved my rolls!
Read morePros: delicious , easy to find, authentic
Cons: pricy , more options would be nice but it's not bad
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