Serves meat, vegan options available. A simple "mom & pop"-style family restaurant, providing traditional Japanese food. Has a separate vegetarian menu with vegan options. You can either sit on tatami mats at a low Japanese-style table, or at the counter where you can watch Hiroshi prepare your meal. English spoken. Max. capacity 12 persons. Tables max 4 people. Reservations via website. Open Mon 11:30am-12:30pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-12:30pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Last orders 8:00pm.
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Last update on 23 Oct 2024 by HiroshiFuruta
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Added by Dean on 09 Nov 2011
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122 Reviews
First Review by Dean
Jan-WillemWijnolts
Points +103
Best food during our trip - Edit
This was such a fun experience it felt like eating at the restaurant of your long lost Japanese uncle and aunt. The food was delicious and we had so much fun eating and having talks with the couple that owns the place. They are passionate about what they do and the people they host. They had a separate vegetarian menu with creative twists on traditional Japanese dishes.
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Alodia
Points +139
Se merece 10 estrellas como mínimo - Edit
Es difícil de explicar esta maravillosa experiencia. Nos sentimos como en casa desde el primer momento. Este matrimonio no puede ser más agradable y atento. La comida es, simplemente, espectacular de principio a fin. Las raciones son más que generosas y hacen que puedas disfrutar de delicias japonesas libre de crueldad animal, todo un lujo en el país nipón. Si vienes a Takayama no olvides para aquí. Tendrás que reservar 1 o 2 días antes para asegurarte un sitio.
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GabrielaAnnina
Points +106
Would give it five stars if I could 😊 - Edit
Delicious vegan food! We had a wonderful evening, enjoyed our meal very much and had a lovely chat with the owner of the place. One of our culinary highlights in Japan!
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Friendly service and good humor, Location and atmosphere
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jettepet
Points +37
I want to give 6 stars!!! - Edit
I had a lovely dinner tonight. We felt very welcome. The cook and his wife make a great and very friendly team together. We got a very clear menu especially for vegans and vegetarians. It hasn’t been easy to find nice meals in Japan, but this was wonderful. Maybe not cheap but value for money I think as it included several rounds, a drink and a desert. There are several choices you can make so to me it was perfect. I finally felt seen as a vegetarian.
Read moreAt first we thought it was booked full but when we went there this afternoon there was a sign saying that there was still a place available at 7.30 due to a cancellation. We immedietly went online to reserve that spot. I can’t give more than 4 stars as that is the max but I would like to give it 6. When the owner heard in which hostel we are staying (about half an hour walk) he immediately got his car and dropped us off. Thank you so much!!
You cannot go here without a reservation (you will get a secret password that you need to get in).
In the restaurant itself there is only a squatting toilet, but there was a sign that the owner will show you a store nearby with a regular toilet if wanted.
Meat is served in this restaurant too and there is only one kitchen. They use separate knives and cutting boards etc. The owner asked me immediately if that is a problem for me. I like that kind of honesty.
Overall a very pleasant experience!!
Pros: The owners are so kind and welcoming, Lovely food, Clear menu for vegans and vegetarians
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Cookie2017
Points +81
Best dinner in Japan! - Edit
I would give 5 stars plus, but this is not possible due to Happy Cow restrictions. It’s a very special atmosphere and best service we had in Japan so far on our trip! All courses are incredibly delicious, vegan is no problem and there are several choices for the main course. I’m so happy that our reservation was successful, because you have to book in advance and the location is very small. I love this place!
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SharanHeer
Points +28
Best Food in Japan - Edit
I was unable to give this 5 star due to app restrictions, but Hiroshi and Naoko were the most accommodating hosts. Heianruku requires a reservation in advance and when you arrive you understand why. It felt like a hidden speakeasy when providing a password for entry! Husband and wife providing amazing food for their guests, it felt so personal, they accommodated for every dietary requirement and really understood! It’s the best vegan meal I’ve had during my trip to Japan. The set menu cost 3500 ¥ but didn’t disappoint, included a number of starters, a very large main (choice of rice and noodle options) and then a soy milk pudding! I cannot stop recommending, very close to the station and my best experience in Japan!
Read morePros: Amazing Vegan Feel, Home stay feel, Hospitality from the owners
Cons: Nothing , I wasn’t able to go a second time as fully booked
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Laurencowp
Points +47
Vegan and gluten free - Edit
This was a really incredible dining experience and the best veggie food I have had in Japan so far! We booked the day before and the owners were so lovely and hospitable. The food was so delicious but the highlight for us was interacting with the owners. This shouldn’t be missed if you are in Takayama!
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EClayt
Points +316
Couldn’t recommend this highly enough - Edit
This meal was the highlight of our trip to Japan. The owners are husband and wife, and are so passionate about food and providing a friendly service. They have a very vegan friendly menu and can make other things vegan on request. They are very knowledgeable about veganism and take it seriously. Aside from this, they are genuinely some of the nicest people we ever met and they were so keen to hear our stories and where we came from. They even brought out a world atlas and asked guests to sign. The food was amazing, it was an authentic Japanese dining experience. Booking is necessary, however we only booked the day prior and was still able to get a table. They give you a secret password to say at the door. All very fun!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Lovely people, Authentic Japanese dining
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ptait
Points +206
Wonderful experience - Edit
*Best to make reservations the day before or the morning before dinner service*
Read moreThe husband and wife chefs/owners were absolutely amazing.
We ordered from a set vegan menu. Each dish was explained to us in English and their hospitality was second to none.
The portion sizes were perfect - started with 5 'welcome' appetisers (baby potatoes, local spinach, zuchinni and eggplant, tofu & shitake mushrooms), followed by an entree of Gyoza, a main course of your choice, finished with a vegan panna cotta.
We ordered curry ramen, sweet sour tofu, fried rice with tofu, and the red ramen for our mains - all dishes (from the starters to dessert) were delicious.
The hosts were wonderful, the kind of people who make your holiday that much better. The restaurant has a traditional Japanese home-style feel to it - we ate at the counter and had lovely conversations with the hosts.
100% recommend.
They even made an extra tofu and cabbage stir-fry for our teenage son, because they thought his main wasn't going to be enough for him 😊 - incredibly sweet couple.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-29
Pros: Both hosts (wife & husband), Meal variety & taste, Atmosphere (homely)
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RonsonH
Points +13
Cutest Dinner ever - Edit
Amazing food and a lot of vegan choices - but the best of all - the cutest couple I have ever seen. If you are around here, don’t miss this out. You need to reserve a table atleast a day before!
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AladinSteinzer
Points +53
Super essen und ein tolles Erlebnis - Edit
Sehr nettes Lokal. Die Betreiber sind super freundlich und herzlich. Das essen war köstlich und der lokale Sake war ausgezeichnet. Es gab reichlich. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-10
Pros: Freundlich, Lustig, Familiär
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rosaaaa
Points +180
Good, clearly marked vegan food with lovely owner - Edit
The owner was so lovely! The food was also good, though not out of this world. The items are clearly marked as vegan. Also, although this is advertised as a Chinese restaurant on Google and their website, it isn't really Chinese (the menu holds gyoza and ramen). There are two options: a set menu or a gyoza menu.
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veganamy20
Points +203
Family friendly - Edit
What a delight! Delicious vegan menu ( including dessert). Must make bookings ( ideally day before) the husband and wife duo are lovely. The wife is very warm and her english is fantastic. She was so lovely with my 2 year old. She even took him out to her garden whilst we had 5 mins to eat by ourselves! If booking with just one young child, make sure you book 6pm, it will give you 30 mins with resturant to yourselves. I recommend the mabu tofu and tofu and cabbage miso ( divine).
Read morePros: Wonderful service , Thought out vegan menu, ambience is beautiful
Cons: Nothing
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Ashliebe
Points +351
Fantastic experience - Edit
I was very nervous since the store is so small to visit. The couple were soooooo so so kind! They appreciate any amount of Japanese spoken but speak very good English. We got the vegan set for 2. The welcome meal was very yummy, gyoza was so hot and good, and then we got miso ramen which was one of my favorites! We also had the fried rice and mabo tofu, which was a little spicy. The black sesame soy pudding was super yummy! Overall the experience was so lovely. And I loved sitting on a traditional mat with a heater.
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Happysoiboi
Points +1190
If I could give 5 stars, I would. - Edit
This has been one of the best experiences, food wise in Japan so far! The food is just absolutely delicious. Every bite was just amazing. They explain in detail what everything is too which I loved. The service here was the best we have had in Japan, wife and husband duo. Both such beautiful people. No stress about vegan options at all. Honestly would come back to takayama just to eat here again. I could cry just thinking about how cute the woman is who runs the place 🥹🥰 love her.
Read morePros: The best service ever. So friendly and funny!, Amazing food , Detailed vegan menu and knowledge!
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GMarsilla
Points +31
MUST VISIT! - Edit
MUST visit if you are in Takayama. The only thing better than the food is Naoko san and Hiroshi san's hospitality! We are vegetarians and really enjoyed the food, especially the tofu with cabbage and gyozas. Everything from the food to the experience was fantastic and couldn't recommend it more.
Read morePros: Exceptional hospitality, Local food, Plenty of veggie and vegan options
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MylesP
Points +20
Incredible experience - Edit
Couldn't recommend Heianraku more if I wanted to.
Read moreMy partner and I visited here for dinner in December of 2023, and found a wonderful menu with a myriad of vegan options. The hosts spoke really great English, and were very impressed with our average smattering of Japanese, so there were no communication issues whatsoever.
The food was incredible. Each dish, from the small Welcome Dish, to the Fried Rice, Curry Ramen, and little treats after dinner, would have been the star of the show at any other restaurant. Here, with everything we had altogether, I have no choice but to say this was one of the most special dining experiences of my life.
I think it is absolutely crucial to support businesses like these, those run by no more than a husband and wife, because they are the lifeblood and backbone of their communities. They reaffirm my love for food, and people too.
Pros: Food, Rapport and customer service, Atmosphere
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JuliaStamato
Points +22
Excellente cozy food - Edit
The food was amazing, especially the gyozas. Has an entire vegan menu with lots of options. It is owned by a very welcoming couple. They speak english
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BeagleLondon
Points +313
Friendly & cosy - Edit
Wonderful vegan options by a super friendly couple😄Such a lovely little place to be, and they really made us feel at home.
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PatriciaLauper
Points +23
Very friendly and welcoming - Edit
We were so happy to find Heianraku because it has very delicious vegetarian options! The reservation was very easy to make (we did it on the same day as we ate there). The owners are very welcoming and interessted in their guests. The food is absolutely delicious and if we had one more night in Takayama we would come back for sure! :)
Read moreThank you for the awesome evening! - we would give 5 stars!
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-20
Pros: The vegetarian Gyoza, The interest from the owners for their guests, The cozy atmosphere
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KelseyGardner
Points +90
Make a reservation! - Edit
Our last night in Takayama was spent in this cozy restaurant eating delicious food that was obviously prepared with pride and love. My partner had pork gyoza, the red ramen (non-vege) and I had the veggie gyoza and the veggie red ramen - I had a massive food baby afterwards! The hospitality from both husband and wife that ran the shop was top-notch and their knowledge of all ingredients that went into our food was outstanding. Would highly recommend coming here, but make a reservation as they only seem to seat one booking every half an hour, which is fair because it is only the husband that cooks and the wife that serves and does drink orders ^_^
Read morePros: Amazing food, Amazing hospitality, Cute restaurant space with tatami or bar seating
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doivx
Points +97
Best good I've had - Edit
The food was the best I ate in Japan. The two owners were great to chat with.
Read moreThey have a very good English and fully understand what vegan means.
Their menu is really clear
Pros: The owners, The food, Atmosphere
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RotemZeitak
Points +77
Fantastic!! - Edit
The owner/server was so kind, and there are many vegan/veg/gluten free/meat options. We took the set menu with mapo tofu which was sooo tasty and came with many side dishes at such a small price! Highly recommended!!!
Read moreBtw, signs outside showed reservation only but we waited a few moments and the owner came out to greet out and let us in...so dont be discouraged by the signs
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DanielSchroppe
Points +353
Just awesome. - Edit
Everything was just great. Vegan/veggies food options and taste, hospitality, English language skills, very detailed explanations on ingredients etc. Highly recommended for a relaxed nice dinner, book in advance!
Read morePros: Many choices., Restaurant ambience, The hosts and hospitality
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TanLC
Points +111
Best Restaurant in Takayama - Edit
My husband and I visited this beautiful place twice during our stay in Takayama. The owners are such a delight, who love people and food! Their passion for food is evident in the creative dishes they create, and how well they share their knowledge of food with their customers. Not only are the owners beautiful, but the food is beautiful too. Beautiful to look at and to eat! The best vegan / veg options we have had during our stay in Japan! We would highly recommend this place to all who visit Takayama! They have options for everyone, and even cater to dietary requirements! Thank you to the hosts, we wish you all the love and luck this universe has to offer, and we hope to see you again soon. Love your Aussie friends, Tania & Tristian. P.S. Your food is oishī.
Read morePros: Cater to dietary requirements , A huge range of vegan / veg , Hosts are amazing
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tober888
Points +20
Best vegan food!! - Edit
The best vegan food I've had in Japan, and possibly anywhere!! Hosts are also really friendly and speak English very well. Managed to get a table without reservation but it seems like a popular place so would recommend making a reservation. If there's one restaurant in Takayama you go to, please make it this one
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veganbrianna
Points +281
I’d give it 5 stars if I could! - Edit
Owners were sooo friendly! Restaurant was very cosy and cute. Felt very genuine & traditional. Food was amazing too! Lots of vegan options. We are glad we booked a reservation.
Read morePros: Friendly owner, Amazing food, Vegan options
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