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A small lunch-focused vegetarian restaurant a few minutes from JR Nara Station, run by a committed-vegan chef who uses pesticide-free and organic vegetables with no meat, fish or seafood — a reassuring option in a city where most cooking still leans on bonito dashi. Most dishes are plant-based and dairy-free; strict vegans should still confirm egg and honey when ordering. It is effectively lunch-only (around 11:00–14:30) and closed Mondays and public holidays, so plan around its hours.

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Vegetarian

私はベジタリアンで、肉と魚は食べません。

Watashi wa bejitarian de, niku to sakana wa tabemasen.

I'm vegetarian — I don't eat meat or fish.

  • この料理に肉や魚のだしは入っていますか?Does this dish contain meat or fish stock?

Details

Nearest station
JR Nara Stn
Cuisine
Vegetarian / vegan organic-vegetable cuisine
Price
¥¥
Signature
Seasonal set meals built from pesticide-free vegetables, rice and house seasonings

Last verified Jul 2026

Hours and details can change — please confirm before you visit.

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  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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