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Vegan-friendly
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Non-veg
Serves fish, vegan options available. Macrobiotic restaurant a few minutes by walking from Terukuni shrine, also very close to Tenmonkan. Only one plate has fish, otherwise food is vegan. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-5:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.
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Last update on 03 Nov 2019 by Guest
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Added by SaayaM on 01 Mar 2017
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37 Reviews
First Review by SaayaM
Haymehhker
Points +129
Great place, nice people - Edit
Great place to have available a vegan lunch in downtown Kagoshima.
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Luckyboi
Points +150
An absolute vibration - Edit
This was one of the most delicious meals I’ve had. Ever. Beautiful jazz playing. Such a cozy place. Don’t miss out.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-16
Pros: Vegan set
Guest
SLei
Points +1008
Very delicious vegan plate! - Edit
The vegan plate and the tea were so good! We also had the banana cake, also good. Friendly owners and cozy location.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-01
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PhilMargetts
Points +91
Very good - Edit
I went for the vegan plate with four veggie dishes. Very lovely staff and setting. Delicious food. They did slip a fish cake onto the plate with best intentions. So definitely count the number of dishes you have compared to what you ordered.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Staff, Good
Cons: Sneaky fish cake
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Genery
Points +107
Very good food in cozy atmosphere - Edit
Really kind owners and really nice decorated and artsy restaurant. We had the vegan set and all parts of this dish were very tasty.
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mangomaalen
Points +31
Precious little gem - Edit
Lovely owners, tasteful dishes, felt right at home! The vegan menu is quite light but very tasteful.
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AnitaDollar
Points +5814
Gorgeous!! - Edit
Vegetus Sara is such a charming little place in Kagoshima - I enjoyed the macrobiotic plate, a chai latte and a fried mochi a lot! Everything seems made lovingly and the owner is very nice and even gave us some pin badges with art made by his wife :3
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harrisonfm
Points +1274
A little overrated but cool - Edit
I stopped here after seeing unanimous positive reviews but left unimpressed. Although the environment was cool and the hosts charming, I found the food a bit lacking for the price. Decent for Japanese style cooking but expect to leave hungry unless you’re on a diet.
Read moreCons: There was also a living bug crawling in my food.
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deidden
Points +156
Very cozy and hospitable - Edit
This cafe was a gem. Very cozy, the staff were warm and hospitable, and they provide vegan set menus. Worth a lunch or dinner here before or after visiting Terukuni Shrine.
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aSwiss
Points +76
Cozy dinner - Edit
I had a wonderful dinner at this very cozy restaurant. It feels like visiting your artist grandparents. The entire menu is organic and with the best seasonal vegetables. Everything is vegan, but there is the option to add fish to the set menu if you or your travel companion need it.
Read moreFrom the setting, to the menu and the shared table, I had a wonderful experience. While waiting I was able to read some local magazines while admiring the ceramics and other art in the restaurant. Unfortunately, on a Friday night they had no dessert left. So I will definitely be back.
Pros: Cozy restaurant, Delicious vegan set menu
Guest
Travelinga
Points +105
Cosy, special & tasty - Edit
Fantastic place with living room atmosphere and delicious food. Run by a friendly old couple. Loved the vegan set lunch (1300 yen). Definitely worth a visit 😍
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pacsaldamien
Points +28
excellent you have to test it - Edit
great little restaurant, very typical. The atmosphere is very peaceful and we travel back in time. I loved this authentic simplicity.
Read moresmall welcome tea the couple who works are charming. 20 meters away there is an incredible bonsai shop.
Pros: spagetti, vegetarion meal, miso soup
Cons: nothing but.too discreet, don't miss it
Guest
Stollrak
Points +19
Veganes Essen - Edit
Wir hatten Sarahs Vegane Platte und die Pilz Spaghetti, beides war sehr lecker aber der kick zu mehr Sternen hat gefehlt. Dazu gab es unter anderem Grünen Tee.
Read morePros: Freundliches Personal , Leckeres Essen, Ambietene
Cons: Könnte kräftiger gewürzt sein
Guest
Tsukimi
Points +8106
Love on a plate! 💚 - Edit
I’ve been there in July 2019, so my review is very old, but it was very delicious!
Read moreMust go, if you love macrobiotic food!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-08
Guest
valveg17
Points +30
Absolutely delicious - Edit
Amazing and cute place. Elder couple that knows how to do what they do. I got the Sara’s Vegan Set and was one of the best things I’ve ever tried. They are 99% vegan. Only one option of fish. Highly recommended
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BunnyChipperPink
Points +26
Refused to serve - Edit
They refused to serve us, told us they were closing and later let in a Japanese couple. Second stablishment this happened to us in kagoshima.
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daniel__ka
Points +1005
Nice unique traditional restaurant. - Edit
We had an interesting experience at this restaurant. Inside it looks more like a house, with just 3 table and a lot of random antiques.
Read moreFood was really nice. Most of the menu was vegan expect for an option which fish which wasn’t available, so they day we went, everything was vegan, yay!! 💚✌🏻
The vegan sets were really nice with a lot vegetables, a miso soup and some rice. Some people in out group ordered mushroom spaghetti and thought it was a bit bland, but I didn’t try it so I can’t say.
The service was really slow, they prepare 3 plates at the time so if you be aware of this when you go. It’s an elderly couple taking the orders and cooking.
Nice and interesting experience overall. Recommend.
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Angie_
Points +646
Great lunch set - Edit
The café was a bit a hard to find but definitely worth it!! We tried the vegan set which comes with miso soup and rice.
Read moreBe warned that the service is a bit slow though, the place is run by an elderly couple who take their time with the orders 😉
Pros: Menu almost fully vegan, Good food, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Slow service
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frankiodi
Points +46
Kind and good - Edit
The couple who run this restaurant are charming and it's a pleasant place to be. 95% of the menu is vegan.
Read morePros: 95% vegan, Organic
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RhysJones
Points +768
Must visit if in Kagoshima! - Edit
We visited on a Friday evening and had no trouble getting a table, even though there aren't very many seats. Immediately we felt welcome in the charming restaurant which felt more like an extension of a home than a restaurant, which was lovely.
Read moreAll the menu choices are vegan, except one which is the vegan set menu plus a side of fish. We had Sara's vegan set menu which was one of the best vegan set menus we've had in Japan. Each of the piles of veg tasted slightly different and the flavours were interesting: one like the sea, one more earthy, one sharp and citrus-like. The miso soup was lovely and had little cubes of tofu in the broth, and the sticky rice was exceptional as expected. Make sure you add the black salt on top as instructed by the owner!
We also had some vegan banana cake and brown rice tea for dessert which was a nice addition. If you're staying in Kagoshima you have to come here!
Pros: All vegan apart from one thing, Friendly and welcoming hosts and setting , Miso soup was fabulous
Guest
AmandaSakiye
Points +3358
Go here. - Edit
It’s cute and homemade. It’s got old Japanese vintage vibes. Most of the menu is vegan. It’s all delicious.
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MelonCrumble
Points +305
Great retro cafe - Edit
The only non vegan item on the menu when we went was the option of milk for the chai tea.
Read moreHad the spaghetti dish and a ice coffee, both amazing. Seasonal ingredients used. Lovely husband and wife, English on menu, cash only.
Guest
cbegley1808
Points +388
Cute place with good food - Edit
Cute little restaurant owned by a sweet couple with great English. Lovely peaceful and rustic vibe from the restaurant and also very close to Shiroyama park. I went twice and each time the food was delicious!
Read morePros: Good selection of vegan options , Lovely atmosphere
Cons: They didn’t have any desserts
Guest
Piwi
Points +168
Great food, lovely place - Edit
Went there for lunch and got the vegan set. Super tasty veggies in different flavours.
Read moreLovely old couple running the place.
For all the people complaining about the little portions here...JUST ASK!! You can get a rice fill up for example for just ¥150.
Pros: nearly all vegan, fair price, rice fill up for ¥150
Guest
keistaszmuo
Points +91
The best vegan restaurant in Kyushu so far - Edit
This vegan-friendly restaurant with a very lovely staff was everything I needed on my last day in Kagoshima to later praise this city as one of my favourite ones in Kyushu.
Read moreI had a vegan set and I was satisfied with how it looked and tasted, as well as the amount and price. Most of the options are vegan.
Pros: Sufficient portions, Healthy and yummy food, Wonderful vibe
Cons: Non-vegan "Vegan set with fish" sounds oxymoronic
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Thank you for this helpful article!
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cgrvld
Points +157
Cutest place with lovely staff - Edit
The vegan meal set I ordered here, as well as the staff were both lovely.
Read moreAlso, I loved the interior design! It was a little bit quirky, but cosy at the same time - like something straight out of a Ghibli movie.
Definitely stop by if you're in town.
Updated from previous review on 2019-10-13
Pros: Lovely staff, affordable, authentic Japanese food
Guest
PennyRodie
Points +46
Home-cooking in a lovely setting - Edit
A quiet and lovely restaurant with delicious home-cooking style food.
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