Vegan
Organic
Raw
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Open Dec 2017 a plant-based cafe that uses local seasonal vegetables to make healthy food and drinks. Reported closed December 2022.
28 Reviews
First Review by EmilyOCumming
SarahTurner77
Points +88
Cute place with lovely food - Edit
I had the burrito curry and it was really good.
Read morePros: Easy to find , Outside seating , All vegan
Cons: Expensive , Cash only
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sumasuda
Points +8
Best Burrito Bowl~ - Edit
My friends and I were intrigued by the name of this place and decided to pop in. We were delighted by the colorful atmosphere inside. The food was amazing. I loved the burrito bowl. The staff were extremely nice and friendly. I will definitely come back if ever in the area again. Thanks, Jimmy!
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Wuji_Luiji
Points +2722
Great vegan cafe - Edit
We enjoyed our Burrito Bowl and Tacos followed by a chocolate mocha raw tart. We also had coffee. The food was really tasty, the tart was especially delicious. Staff were lovely. The venue is charming. I would enjoy coming back to eat here again.
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Cheryldarestotravel
Points +90
Great - Edit
Owner was operating the shop alone that day. However, he served my group of 10 people within a reasonable waiting time of 20minutes. He was extremely polite and welcoming too. The food tasted extremely refreshing and fresh, portions were generous too. 100% would recommend.
Read morePros: Quaint shop with cosy setting, Fresh ingredients, Good service
Cons: Expensive , Small shop with limited seating
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stuartmunto
Points +48
100% Plant Based menu - Edit
Fantastic set menu, all 100% vegan. Food fresh and tasty, wonderful owners/staff, reasonably priced. What more can you ask for when in Japan?
Read morePros: 100% vegan, No single use plastics, Great owners
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sandraelaine
Points +23
Lekker :) - Edit
Ik heb het brood met avocado spread geprobeerd, dat was erg lekker en rijst met mango bananen curry! Ze werkten hard en daardoor hoefden we niet lang op onze bestelling te wachten. Je kunt ook nog een dessert krijgen. Verder is er veel keuze in smoothies. Ik had een soy latte en de koffie was echt heel goed!
Read morePros: Veel veganistische opties.
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ToraKo
Points +500
Delicious food, excellent service. - Edit
Very friendly staff and lovely, simple decor! I had the burrito bowl and a cold chai latte (with soy milk, of course). It was all delicious and promptly served. 100% recommended!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Reasonable prices, Super friendly staff
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ElviraMartinez
Points +156
Café vegano con muchísimo encanto - Edit
Acogedor café con un ambiente delicioso...música con encanto y comida sana. Cuidan hasta el último detalle utilizando pajitas de acero inoxidable.
Read morePros: Ofrecen varios platos originales
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lugano
Points +29
Nice atmosphere - Edit
The food is fresh and very tasty we ordered also the raspberry chocolate tart for dessert that was delicious. The owners are very friendly. Loved the atmosphere
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miamilly
Points +69
Delicious food & coffee, lovely atmosphere and people :) - Edit
We loved it here, I had the avocado toast with beet hummus & salad and my partner had the curry. The food was delicious and my coffee was great! We loved the atmosphere, the owners are so lovely and helpful with the local area. Would definitely come again!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Daily specials change , Lovely owners
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JohnHorne
Points +15
Excellent food. - Edit
Very tasty lunch in a relaxed atmosphere.
Read morePros: Fresh lovely flavours. A real treat anywhere. , Welcoming. Good local knowledge. British spoken!
Cons: None
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JudePiper
Points +123
Perfect - Edit
Avocado on toast was so good 💚husband had the burrito bowl and really enjoyed that too. If you’re in Matsumoto you should go it’s awesome
Read morePros: All vegan and delicious , English speaking
Cons: None
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VictoireThomas
Points +28
Repas délicieux ! - Edit
Nous avons été agréablement surpris de trouver un restaurant vegan à Matsumoto. Tout était très bon aussi bien les plats (curry et burrito bowl), les desserts (banana cinnamon muffin) que les boissons.
Read moreLe gérant est très sympathique et nous a réservé une table pour un peu plus tard car quand nous sommes arrivés le restaurant était plein. Il est possible de commander à manger jusqu’à 15h30.
Merci😄
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veganpankeki
Points +40
Super Delicious - Edit
Very tasty vegan lunch in the middle of town. Good location near market. I recommend the French toast and tarts.
Read morePros: Delicious, Good selection
Cons: Closed for dinner
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Jl95
Points +50
To be perfectly candid, just go! - Edit
Great owner which makes amazing vegan/gluten free food. All vegan, mostly GF.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. , Many of the vegan options were Gluten free. , Good price and great service.
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NathanielAltman
Points +290
A Great Lunch - Edit
Though not easy to find, Healthy Penguin did not disappoint. I had a delicious vegan bean curry and a beverage. The owner was friendly and service was fast. In a city with few vegetarian (let alone vegan) dining options, this place is a treasure.
Read morePros: excellent food, friendly service
Cons: limited menu, not easy to find
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Eileen17
Points +128
Un de mes restaurants préféré au Japon - Edit
L'endroit est cozy et décoré avec soin, le personnel est adorable et la nourriture, en plus d’être très bien présenté, est extrêmement savoureuse! Les plats sont vraiment préparés avec soin et cela se ressent! Je ne saurais que trop recommander cet endroit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-09-07
Pros: Cozy and elegant place, So yummy , Not too expensive
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Jeromedulis
Points +56
I love this place! - Edit
The food was lovely, the Scottish owner, who was a really great guy to talk to, obviously speaks English fluently, so thats also very pleasant. And I just loved the atmosphere here. Definitely recommend this place!
Read morePros: Great food, A really nice owner who speaks English, The wake-up call smoothie
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八巻クロイ
Points +204
loved this place. - Edit
Nestles in a back alley, in a very convenient area. Loved this place. A bit small so I can imagine it gets busy sometimes. Owner, a really friendly guy. Kept wanting to order more. Set meals, smoothies, cake, muffins? Choc truffle balls? Definately a place to drop by.
Read morePros: all vegan, reasonable price
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StacyL
Points +92
delicious! - Edit
The food was excellent. The owners were very flexible with our meal when they were out of an item and made sure we were happy. We had the Thai curry, garlic toast, smoothie and berry bowl. I wish this cafe was located in Tokyo so I could go all the time!!
Read morePros: all vegan
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KlaraLeVine
Points +40
what a delightful surprise - Edit
Intimate, friendly. Such a pleasure to have a native Anglo to speak with. Lovely presentation. I highly recommend going there.
Read morePros: food was tasty and filling
Cons: so far away from where we are staying
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MrMcBlaster
Points +44
Friendly place - Edit
Had a fantastic lunch here today with the gf. We got the burrito bowl and the curry. Very nice indeed! Such a nice atmosphere in here, fluent English and a nice vibe. Very healthy and delicious food with a large range of gourmet Aussie teas to make us feel like we were back home. I had a raw matcha and lime slice to finish off that was such a unique flavour sensation I highly recommend you try it! This is a real gem in lovely Matsumoto and I highly recommend it
Read morePros: Friendly, Super healthy, Fluent English
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V87
Points +47
Delicious! - Edit
Me and my boyfriend had a delicious lunch today at the cozy Healthy Penguin: sweet French Cinnamon Toast and the flavourful Burrito Bowl. Beautiful presentation and made with love and care. We took some sweet Orange Chocolate Balls to go and oh my, heavenly. We should have taken them all ^.^ Thank you so much for the great vibe, talk and attending to all my special dietary restrictions *.*
Read morePros: Great vibe & Personal attention, Food made with care, Lovely location
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CelineR.
Points +21
great restaurant with a very friendly owner. - Edit
Had a great vegan lunch in this Café. I recommend this place for every person. The owner was very friendly and gave me some tips. Thank you!
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BonoloRatshidi
Points +53
hearty meals, easy convo - Edit
I've eaten here twice. Great both times. I'd recommend taking extra cash(they only use cash and the ATM isn't near) for snacks. I've had to buy out their biscuits everytime I went so, I need to make sure I bring snack money.
Read morePros: friendly,delicious food and biscuits.
Cons: ATMs are a walk away: come prepared
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veganluv17
Points +82
Positive vibes and great food - Edit
This is a lovely small restaurant. It’s in a small backstreet just one step away from the ‘main’ street with all the little shops near the river. We had a delish italian tomato soup, just the way we like it. Not sweetened with loads of sugar. Together with some avo toasts. Came back the day after and had the Burrito Bowl which was very tasty, all fresh. The owner is from Australia so menu is also in English. If cake is on the menu, please make sure to order one! We had the snow carrot cake. It was so yummy. Owner is very friendly and prepares your food with loooove.
Read morePros: Delish food, Positive vibe, Clean and fresh interior
Cons: none
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jlohpez
Points +16
Excellent food - Edit
Vegan places in Japan seem to be uncommon so I was surprised when I came across the Healthy Penguin Cafe on a morning walk in Matsumoto. The food is here absolutely superb and the owners are very kind. Definitely worth a visit.
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