Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Macrobiotic

A macrobiotic restaurant. Serves bento boxes including rice, whole grains, vegetables, and healthy food. Uses high high quality ingredients. Has one dish containing cheese. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-5:30pm. Irregular holidays are posted on the website.


38 Reviews

First Review by nnvcktr

JeremyEggar

Points +105

Vegan
21 Oct 2024

The cutest food and chef

Incredible refreshing, tasty and fresh food, served by a woman who is equally as cute and sweet.

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re very happy that you enjoyed the fresh and refreshing flavors of our food. And your sweet words about us made us smile.

Thank you for visiting our little restaurant in Arashiyama.

NataliaJuliani

Points +638

Vegan
20 Sep 2024

Fully vegan and fully kind

A restaurant that offers seasonal, healthy vegan food with a lovely, relaxing atmosphere and very kind staff. Highly recommended for those visiting Arashiyama. It's conveniently close to the JR station.
Cash payment only.

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review.

We’re very happy that you enjoyed the seasonal vegan food and the calm atmosphere of our restaurant.

Thank you also for recommending us to visitors to Arashiyama. We truly appreciate your visit.

so_phIa96

Points +17

Vegetarian
20 Sep 2024

Vegan Bento Box

They have a new bento box everyday and the staff was very nice and explained what everything was. One bento box costs around 2200 yen and you can only pay in cash.

Pros: Delicious and healthy food, Nice service , Right next to the station near Arashiyama forest

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review.

We’re very happy that you enjoyed the bento and found the explanation of each dish helpful.

Thank you also for mentioning our convenient location near Saga-Arashiyama Station. We truly appreciate your visit and hope you enjoyed your time in Arashiyama.

AnitaBhakta

Points +11

Mostly Veg
04 Sep 2024

Healthy and Welcoming!

We loved the food and service here. We received a beautiful bento box full of nutritious and delicious foods that nourished us after a hot morning of hiking. The pearl barley tea that was served was delicious too. I loved getting explanations in English about the various powers of the food that was being served. It made for more enjoyment and gratitude for the beautifully crafted meal.

Pros: healthy, delicious , meticulously prepared

Cons: decore is sparse

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.

We’re very happy that the bento and barley tea were refreshing after your hot morning of hiking, and that the explanations about the food added to your enjoyment of the meal.

Thank you also for noticing the care that goes into each dish. We truly appreciate your visit and your kind words.

JHWeller

Points +109

Vegan
31 Aug 2024

Delicious spot for lunch

We shared a bento box between the two of us and it was really good. Would have liked more options as it was all they had, however it was delicious

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you very much for your review.

We’re glad you enjoyed the bento and found it delicious.

Our menu is intentionally very small, as we prepare each part of the meal carefully each morning. Thank you for visiting us during your time in Arashiyama.

PepaAnt

Points +16

Vegan
21 Aug 2024

Very interesting place

Familiar and cozy place. They speak English and everything is very tasted and well cooked. There is a menu including tea as drink

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-21

Pros: Next to the JR station , Food, English spoken

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review.

We’re happy that you enjoyed the food, the cozy atmosphere, and found it easy to communicate with us in English.

Thank you also for mentioning our location near the JR station. We truly appreciate your visit.

ManuelV.A.

Points +16

Vegan
21 Aug 2024

Lovely place

The service was great and they speak english. A really homely place. They brought us a handmade tea and the bento food was impressive as well as delicious.

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re very happy that you enjoyed the homely atmosphere, the tea, and our bento. It means a lot to know that you found the meal both impressive and delicious.

Thank you for visiting us and for your kind words about our service.

DariaRoseK

Points +66

Vegan
19 Aug 2024

Delicious! Fresh! Filling!

Lovely Bento Box full of delicious things.
The addition of walnuts in the sushi were fantastic, the pumpkin and apple jelly were so yummy.
Lovely calming environment and service.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-19

Pros: Sushi, Service, Environment

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re very happy that you enjoyed the bento, especially the walnut sushi, pumpkin, and apple jelly. We’re also glad that the calm atmosphere and service added to your experience.

Thank you for visiting us and for sharing such kind words.

Marianmm

Points +36

Vegan
30 Jul 2024

Home cooking you can trust. Truly trustworthy.

I was surprised at the quality of the food. One bite and you'll know it's a very carefully made dish. I felt very happy while eating, and my body and mind felt good afterwards. The restaurant is quiet and peaceful, and the staff are friendly and willing to help you with any questions you may have. (If you don't ask, they will stay silent.) Their website explains the health benefits of traditional Japanese foods, so be sure to check it out.

Pros: Very healthy., The quality is amazingly high., Unique health benefit info http://www.msbeno.com

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you very much for such a thoughtful review.

We’re especially happy to hear that you could feel the care that goes into the food, and that you felt good after the meal. That means a great deal to us.

Thank you also for noticing the quiet atmosphere and for taking the time to look at our website. We truly appreciate your visit and your kind words.

Tonyx

Points +40

Vegan
30 Jul 2024

The healthiest food I've ever eaten

Vegan sushi comes with eight different side dishes. It's fun because there are lots of flavors . Very healthy and delicious. I felt great after eating it. The staff is very friendly and speak English. The restaurant is on the third floor and has nice view of the mountains.

Pros: The owner speaks good English., Their website is written in English., The info on the signs is written in English.

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

We’re very happy that you enjoyed the variety of flavors in our bento and, especially, that you felt good after eating it. That is one of the things we hope our meals can offer.

Thank you also for your kind words about our service and the mountain view. We truly appreciate your visit.

nnvcktr

Points +19

Vegan
09 Jun 2024

🙏🏻🙏🏻

Wirklich super lecker und mit viel Herz zubereitet!

Pros: Gastfreundlich , Liebe zum Detail , Fairer Preis

yuka32

19 Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review.

We still remember your visit very well. You were one of the very first guests to find us, and your warm response to our food meant more to us than you probably knew.

We’re especially happy that you felt the care and attention we put into each dish.

Thank you for finding our little restaurant and for sharing it with the HappyCow community. We will always be grateful.




This page has been viewed 9576 times.