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Vegan cafe est. 2018 near Nara Park. Serves ramen, hikyaku lunch, fermented germinated brown rice lunch plate, burger, curry, pizza, cake and dessert, natural yeast bread, and lunch box to go. Also has vegan soft-serve. Everything except ramen can be prepared as take-out. Also operates a vegan soba restaurant called Ramusa. Open Mon-Wed 1:00pm-4:00pm. Closed Thu-Sun. Hours are subject to change - check Instagram for latest hours.
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 28 Apr 2026 by 井上道子
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Added by VivianAnimalrights on 09 Oct 2018
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199 Reviews
First Review by NatAdcock
Hana.lycoris
Points +28
Ghibli vibe - Edit
Its a really cute vegan restaurant, where a elderly person cooks on her own. So it might take some time but its then even better. A real recommend if you are near
Read morePros: Cozy place, Good food, Good drinks (i recommend blood orange)
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onurkimchi
Points +261
Patience is key - Edit
Cute little where time basically stands still. It would be wise to be there maybe a little before the place actually opens up. Only a few tables and it takes a while, after qaiting in line..ordering and actually getting the food. But as a vegan, its a very nice experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-26
Pros: Pine needle tea, Salad, Fermente rice
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Schnapsnessy
Points +363
Liebevoller kleiner Spot - Edit
Ein sehr liebevoll geführter kleiner Laden mit viel Persönlichkeit. Man merkt sofort, dass hier alles mit Herz gemacht wird – vom Essen bis zum ganzen Ablauf.
Read moreDas Essen selbst war wirklich gut und perfekt als kleiner Stopp in Nara. Besonders schön ist die entspannte, fast schon familiäre Atmosphäre.
Man sollte allerdings etwas Zeit mitbringen, da die Besitzerin alles alleine macht und es dadurch zu längeren Wartezeiten kommen kann.
Insgesamt ein sehr authentischer, persönlicher Spot, den man eher wegen der Herzlichkeit besucht – nicht wegen Schnelligkeit.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-20
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Myss89
Points +824
Magical - Edit
It is a very small place with just 4 tables inside, but outside has 5 more.
Read moreIt is a really special place, the owner is a sweet woman that prepares everything on her own, it's a place to go and just enjoy.
Bring cash ❤️
Pros: Chill atmosphere, Homemade food, Unique
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aleinmaga
Points +177
Hogareño - Edit
Un lugar muy acogedor, parece una extensión de la casa de la propietaria (además puedes encontrarte a su gatito). La comida muy rica y orgánica , recomendadísimo.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-06
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casrobins
Points +325
Good fresh food - Edit
Quaint little place ran by only one woman. The soft serve was delicious and all food was freshly prepared. We arrived at 1pm and was done and paid by 2pm so not too much of a wait but we did arrive 10 minutes before opening - so plan accordingly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-09
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HugoIan
Points +914
Lovely place - Edit
I came back here after one time in 2023. The place is really lovely and the food is good. Spicy ramen was delicious but personally I would have liked it better a little more solty. The hamburger is a little tiny but very good.
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BoogieBoi
Points +95
Super wholesome and tasty - Edit
You enter through a small wooden door and step into a tiny room studded with cat figurines and wooden furniture.
Read moreA nice lady greets you and shows you the seat. The menu is fully in englisch, as is the reminder, that this is, in fact, a one person restaurant and ahe does things as fast as possible, but doesn't rush. This is not fast food. However it is probably the best vegan food I have eaten since staying in the Osaka region.
After a while you will maybe need to go take a leak and ask for the toilet.
The lady points the way towards a door in the back leading around the house and to another tiny door. I just found that so charming.
All in all that is the word I would use to describe this place: charming.
A big plus for me was, that no children are allowed, so you can enjoy your lunch in peace. (Babies are ok apparently but they at least don't run around)
It however is a bit chilly in there but that is a very small minus, together with being cash-only.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-14
Pros: delicious Food, Nice lady, beautiful charming interior
Cons: cash only, a bit chilly in the winter
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Helolo
Points +39
Awsome food - Edit
I ate here a few times during my visit to Nara. Besides the food being wonderful and extremely tasty, the lady does everything herself (from service to cooking and handling the payment), which is very impressive. I highly recommend it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-05
Pros: Bentô
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luisffuc
Points +37
Great food! - Edit
Very good vegan restaurant! And very nice place
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-03
Pros: Tasty , Cozy , Kind
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izvrsni_direktor
Points +26
Sublime - Edit
Cozy little place. Everything was so delicious, noodles, burger with nuggets, miso soup..
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SarahD.
Points +368
Yummy sandwich in a cosy cafe - Edit
The cafe itself looked so cute and the atmosphere was very nice. There are places outside to sit. I think it was just one woman doing everything as the other comments said but we got our food within 20 mins. The tuna sandwich was so good and I loved the bread.
Read moreI also took a bite of the falafel burger and salad, also both really nice.
The soy milk soft cream was also nice and had a quite big portion size
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-06
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Pepperann
Points +102
Delizioso - Edit
Posto delizioso e caratteristico, cibo ottimo!!!
Read morePros: Location caratteristica, Proprietà cortese, Cibo ottimo
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ElinGranath
Points +272
Cute shop, good food, good prices - Edit
A good vegan option when visiting Nara Park. I've seen some reviews saying it can take a long time to receive food. For me it only took 10 minutes, but there wasnt a lot of people in the restaurant.
Read moreGluten free options are limited. I ordered the dandan rice noodles, but they have soy sauce in them.
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munnsy20
Points +46
Good tasty food - Edit
The freshness of the food and some dishes that I haven't often seen on vegan menus in Japan make this place worth seeking
Read moreThe falafel burger salad combo was lovely. Homemade bread and delicious salad dressing stood out
Lady running the place is lovely
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nahiaz
Points +42
In love with the food and the place - Edit
The restaurant itself is charming and I was in awe of the owner, by herself she managed to take orders, prepare the food, clean the tables and charge the people as they left, and the place was PACKED, and even so it took less than 20 minutes for the food to arrive, I was impressed. The food was delicious, I had the Karaage bento and the tofu nuggets, they were both super good. There’s a sign that says that they don’t accept children though, just so you know. I guess it must be difficult to manage taking into account all else that she has to do. But that makes the place nice and quiet.
Read morePros: Karaage bento, Tofu nuggets, Cozy
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i1arie
Points +916
Best food in Nara - Edit
We went there 10min after opening and it was busy. Make sure to be on time otherwise you will wait a very long time. We waited about 40 min. The food was worth the wait. Absolutly amazing
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fatini
Points +246
yummy homemade food - Edit
food served in the owner/cook’s home who does the cooking, serving and billing. can take time if there are a few tables waiting so be patient. the karaage bento and the fermented rice soft serve were the highlight!
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DanielAdari
Points +35
Must visit! - Edit
Wow. Just wow.
Read moreThe BEST food we ate in all of Japan.
The food, the atmosphere, the staff, all just right.
The place is right near the park, just a short walk, entering a small sweet restaurant that feels just like home.
Pros: Heavenly food, Feels like home , Cute and kind staff
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julka-kulka
Points +52
Cute, nice and delicious - Edit
Unfortunately was only open on two days per week, but we've been lucky and had a delicious meal in familiar surrounding
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amimo
Points +62
Après une bonne balade, le réconfort ! - Edit
Probablement l’une de mes adresses préférées, tout y est vegan, et nous sommes enveloppé dans une ambiance si chaleureuse (la déco est composée à 99% de chats). La cuisine est ouverte, de ce fait on peut aisément voir la gérante préparer avec soin chaque repas. L’assiette hamburger vegan était délicieuse, aux multiples saveurs. Nous avons passé un si doux moment, qu’il me tarde d’y retourner. Les tips aident à sauver les chats errants.
Read morePros: Large choix de plats, Lieu calme et reposant en dehors de la ville, Aide les chats
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csimpson
Points +50
Unwilling to seat a large group - Edit
Unwilling to seat a large group, even when the group offered to split into two four-tops. Made an excuse about other guests waiting, though we had waited outside before opening and before other guests arrived.
Read moreCons: Refused to seat us
井上道子
当店は1人で営業しておりますので4名以上は対応出来ないと表記しています。他の客が待っているなんて言ってませんし、ゴリ押しされても、接客から調理、配膳、会計まで1人でするには4名が限界です。小さな店に予約もなしに9名で来られても、ほとんどのお店は対応出来ないと思いますよ。ここに文句言うのは勝手ですが、気に入らないならさっさと他の店に行かれたらいいだけ、うちにはうちの方針があります。
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PaigeStrudwick
Points +237
Sweet place - Edit
Decent sized menu, food came quickly and I think it’s just the owner working alone. Good size portions and nice flavours. Especially enjoyed the bread on the burger. Slightly out of the way from the main shop area but a nice walk up the hill to get there.
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vjeranc
Points +83
Lovely place - Edit
Such a cosy restaurant, owned by a passionate vegan woman.
Read moreThe food was visibly prepared with care and tasted excellent.
Similar to some other vegan restaurants where 1 person does everything, the whole place screams of their personality.
Ice cream is lovely.
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3429
You must visit this hidden gem in Nara! - Edit
This restaurant is a hidden gem, located on a quiet street a short walk away from the main sights in Nara. It's a great place to relax and wind down for lunch after a morning of exploring Nara Park. The ambience is very quiet, peaceful, and traditional. There's a small outdoor seating area. There is only one lady who doesn't speak English who runs the place, so service was a bit slow, but I enjoyed that it allowed time for relaxation.
Read moreYou MUST get the cutlet burger plate!! The burger patty itself was crispy and delicious, as was the burger bun (which kind of reminded me of the texture of steamed buns). It came with generous sides: green salad, pickles, potato salad, fried eggplant, vegetable tempura, spring roll, and a skewer of fried goodness (not sure what it was).
It was a bit pricey, but that's to be expected for a touristy area and it's totally worth it for the tasty food and peaceful experience. Please note that they accept cash only.
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ndamato
Points +58
Great vegan food near Nara park :) - Edit
Cute and cozy restaurant a short walk away from Nara Park. My wife and I both got the Karaage bento which was delicious!
Read moreThe owner cooks and serves the food all by herself, and was very kind. We arrived right at opening time, and it reached capacity quickly.
I highly recommend Vegan Cafe Ramuna😄
Pros: Cozy atmosphere, Delicious food, Friendly owner
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SamForbes
Points +123
One woman show with a love for cats! - Edit
This was one of my favourite spots in Japan—a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Nara. It’s a small, cozy café run by a single woman with a love for cats.
Read moreThe fully vegan menu was fantastic, and our meals were perfect—no complaints at all.
Since it’s a one-woman operation, arriving early is best, or be prepared for a wait.
The café is cash only. If you have any spare change, consider donating to the collection box near the register, which supports a cat rescue.
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