Serves meat, vegan options available. Billed as a health food restaurant, whose owner also teaches cooking classes. Has vegan noodles at lunchtime and a wider evening menu. Ask for suggestions. Directions: from exit 7 at Marunouchi station, take the first street on the right towards the river. Restaurant is adjacent to a gas station. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-1:30pm, Tue-Sun 5:30pm-9:00pm. Last order 8.30pm.
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1-11-28, Marunouchi, Tanakayabiru 101, Nagoya, Japan, 460-0002
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55 Reviews
First Review by SamanthaIngridHo
Winterpret
Points +25
Would give 5 stars! - Edit
The menu is very clear what's vegan. There is enough choice, almost all of the meals have a vegan option. Staff is very friendly and helpful. And it is really delicious! Would definitely go back there!
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mayatalise
Points +811
Great place for vegan food! - Edit
Amazing food and friendly staff. We come here very often because is is so good!
Read morePros: Vegan options labeled well
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WesBates
Points +273
Our neighborhood spot - Edit
The owners here are so nice and really go out of their way. We love the mapo tofu and the yuba dish.
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VeganRox
Points +876
LOVE - best mapo tofu outside of China! - Edit
Although in Happy Cow it says this is Japanese food, it is more Chinese really. The chef is enthusiastic and really friendly and was happy to chat and talk about his food.
Read moreThere are vegan options for most of the dishes.
The mapo tofu has to be the best we've had outside of China (and we had a lot in China!), its so authentic tasting and full of flavour.
Would give 5 stars if I could!
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S!dovegan!e
Points +81
Best vegan tantanmen I ever had. - Edit
A small and cozy place with lots of vegan options.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very tasty food
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iokan
Points +1946
Come for the food, come back for the atmosphere - Edit
Going to a new city for the first time is always a bit of a gamble. Where can we get good food? HappyCow is here to change the odds in our favour, but still it's always a guess. Before travelling to Nagoya I checked the HappyCow website to make sure there is enough opportunity to eat. But when I actually arrived in Nagoya I found out I made a mistake: many vegan restaurants here only serve lunch, not dinner.
Read moreSo I was left with the list of "serves meat, has vegan options". These are places I only visit if there's nothing else available. Based on the pictures and reviews I choose Saizencyuka anzu. It's a 10 minute walk from Nagoya station and Google Maps will take you right to the doorstep.
The moment I came in I was welcomed with a warm and friendly smile plus the question "vegan"? Yes! Vegan! An English menu is available and the vegan options are clearly marked. While trying the make a choice the chef came for a little talk. Are you vegan? Where are you from? How long will you stay in Nagoya? I like it when the staff takes personal interest in their guests!
I ordered the tofu salad and mapo tofu (also known as "mapo doufu" or "mabo tofu"). The tofu salad looks so beautiful that it feels like a waste to eat. It's colourful, it's beautifully arranged and it even looks tasteful. And yes, it certainly is. A splendid combination of ingredients and a very tasty sesame dressing.
The mapo tofu is served so hot that it actually makes a sound. Saizencyuka anzu uses different spices for mapo tofu, but the result is the same: a tasty blend of soft tofu and spicy sauce.
While eating I overheard how the chef explained other guests what they were eating, where the ingredients came from and how he prepared it. And that's what so great about Saizencyuka anzu: the chef takes pride in his work and treats his customers like guests. That's why you come to Saizencyuka anzu for the food, but you come back for the atmosphere.
Pros: great food, warm, welcoming atmosphere
Cons: not cheap (but worth it), also serves meat
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JustJust
Points +267
One of the best ramen in Japan - Edit
Their vegan ramen is insanely good! A bit hot and very delicious.
Read moreThe restaurant has 12 seats and an ok selection of vegan dishes. The chef is a really nice guy.
Pros: Very delicious, English menu available
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רותם
Points +17
The best vegan food in Japan - Edit
There was a lot of vegan options in the menu. It was the best vegan food I had in Japan, even my carnivorious boyfriend enjoyed and praised it. The owner was very delighted to hear our thoughts and took a picture with us to hang on the wall.
Read moreIt's a small family restaurant and the hospitality was charming.
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torgerduranna
Points +42
Cute place with nice vegan options - Edit
The owner was very friendly and the menu had plenty of vegan options. I had some soy bites with salad and my non-vegan friend had the spicy noodle soup. We both loved the food!
Read moreThe ice-cream dessert was also very nice.
Pros: Plenty of vegan options.
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ElectricM
Points +159
Heartful place - Edit
We ordered sezhuan pickles for starter, stir fried vegetables, tofu and beans in spicy sauce and noodles. Everything was very tasty and a bit unusual. Chinese inspired health food with loads of flavors. The couple running this cozy little place seem very genuine about the food they serve. The owner was keen to know why we were vegan and what we think about the dishes he cooked us and about began food in general in Japan. He’s hoping more Japanese people will understand the health and environmental benefits there are to a vegan diet. I recommend a visit!
Read morePros: Healthy food , Heartful owner, Exciting menu
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DeiaFe
Points +38
Amazing vegan food in Nagoya - Edit
We had a great experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious and the chef and owner is so nice!He doesn't use GMO or refined sugar. The vegan options are indicated on the menu (English menu available) so it's really easy to choose. We had the vegetables with yuba (very tasty, our first time trying yuba) and the spicy Chinese dish (tofu and soy meat). Very tasty and fresh! I definitely recommend this place if you are in Nagoya!
Read morePros: Vegan options indicate at menu (English), Amazing food, Natural seasoning, chef and owner sweet person
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Arnou
Points +32
Fantastic noodles! - Edit
We hebben gedineerd en het was fantastisch. Ik had de salade met gember soya vlees en mijn vrouw de noodles, beiden veganistisch bereid. Het was echt fantastisch lekker! Ik kan het iedereen aanraden. De kok en zijn vrouw waren supervriendelijk en we bleven na het eten nog een tijdje praten. We hadden een super gezellige avond en zitten er sterk aan te denken om er morgen weer te lunchen voor we gaan.
Read morePros: Veel veganistische opties. , Supervriendelijke mensen. , Fantastisch lekker.
Cons: Geen.
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HelaniVithanage
Points +23
Amazing Vegan Food! - Edit
I prefer somewhere that can do both vegan and meat so my husband and I can both enjoy our meals. This place had the best vegan meals so far in Japan for us. The vegan crispy soy ‘chicken’ tasted amazing! The chef could speak some English and as we were the last ones in the store came and chatted to us. He gave us the complimentary dessert as well which was delicious.
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CFBL
Points +344
Best vegan food - 5 stars! - Edit
Would give 5 stars but happy cow doesn’t allow that for places that are non-veg. For me places that have both meat and vegan options are better as it suits both me and my husband who is a meat eater...
Read moreLovely little restaurant with clearly labelled vegan options. Kind staff (chef and his wife) who were very friendly. They gave us a free little dessert at the end of the meal.
Great food, and by far the best option for vegans in Nagoya. We will go back tomorrow I’m sure.
Vegan choices included fried soy ‘chicken’, soy ‘pork’ in black vinegar, vegan tantanmen ramen, mapo tofu with soy mince and some salad options that I don’t remember.
Just go, even if it’s a little out of your way! And if you do go and you like it, leave them a review on tripadvisor - they deserve every success
Edit: we ate here all 3 nights we were in Nagoya in the end! The mapo tofu and tantanmen ramen were my favourite dishes.
Pros: Cute place, Lovely staff, Low prices
Cons: Could stock cans / bottles of Japanese craft beer
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Rikkepagh25
Points +15
Amazing service - Edit
The restaurant is located about 20 minutes walk from the Nagoya Castle but is definitely worth the walk! The owner of the shop is so nice and it is really a nice and cozy place to eat. The food was really nice with a lot of vegan options compared to many other places in Japan. I can highly recommend it.
Read morePros: Amazing food , Formidable staff , Very cozy atmosphere
Cons: Not the best location, you have to walk a bit.
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huangalexc
Points +128
Best vegan food in Nagoya - Edit
This is hands down the best vegan food in Nagoya. The chef Hiroshi has an incredible amount of care and consideration for the customer, and it shows in the details like the vegan egg he created for the tantanmen, which incidentally is the best I've had in Japan. The black vinegar soy meat is also the best I've had. I will be stopping here in future trips.
Read morePros: great food, well labeled, friendly chef
Cons: none
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SineáMcCullagh
Points +72
Best vegan food in Japan!! - Edit
Had some incredible sweet, sticky soy meet and vegetables, which were even topped off with some cucumber butterflies and edible flowers. We also had the schezuan noodle soup which again was amazing. The chefs wife was lovely enough to bring out some coconut yoghurt pudding for us to try (it was so good!!). After we finished our meals the chef came out to chat with us about our trip to Japan. He and his wife are so lovely and we are super thankful to have eaten at their sweet little restaurant - might go back tomorrow!
Read morePros: food, atmosphere, service, price
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CeciliaGomez
Points +15
Wonderful - Edit
Amazing food, well-detailed menu, lovely atmosphere. And the friendliest service ever. Chef and his wife were super warm and attentive, made for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Great food, Service, Setting
Cons: Nothing
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FruitMonstar
Points +1162
five star ! - Edit
I would have given five stars for this restaurant but HappyCow would not let me as it is not a strictly veg restaurant .... :(
Read moreWe ordered quite a bit of foods and every single dish was spectacular! The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and the owner with her wife is passionate with what they create.
I normally don’t like eating oily and salty food as they make me feel bad after, but this place is different. They follow the science of food combination and use superior quality of ingredients.
Highly recommend this place!
Pros: delicious and healthy food, location, service
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ninhendo64
Points +57
Amazing Everything! - Edit
Me and my girlfriend came here on our first night in Nagoya and were amazed at the kindness of the staff (consisting of only husband and wife) and the amazing food. We loved it so much we went back a second night also considering we were only there for 2 nights! If I could give this place 5 starts I would! It is clear that the chef adores cooking and holds the customers feedback with very high regard which is so rewarding from a customers perspective. Highly recommend! Best food and service we have had the whole time we have been in japan!
Read moreIf we could we would probably just go back to Nagoya simply for this restaurant!
Pros: everything!
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daninhavegan
Points +198
Vegan ramen in Nagoya! YEAH! - Edit
I live here for a while and this restaurant is the first one which has vegan ramen.
Read moreAlso they have fried soy meat, mabo tofu, fried vegetables, etc.. all Chinese dish and vegan.
They have English menu and what is vegan has a green 'V' :)
Good price, friendly staffs and near from Nagoya station.
Enjoy!
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RichardWhittaker
Points +86
Worthy of 5 Stars - Edit
Plenty of vegan options here, which are clearly marked on the menu. Seems a fusion of hearty Chinese and Japanese cuisine. We had mabo tofu and vegan ramen. Both were the best vegan renditions of either dish I've had (and I had a lot of vegan ramen in Japan!). The waitress and chef were both super friendly and the chef even asked to take a photo with us. A gem in Nagoya.
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roosaloo
Points +60
5 stars - Edit
Damn delicious food and good range of vegan options. The clay pot tofu was a standout. Very impressed!!
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ToraKo
Points +498
Awesome!! - Edit
I'd give this place 5 stars if it was possible. Delicious food, amazing service, really good wine, healthy ingredients, good music... I had a great time, didn't want to leave! We tried as many things from the vegan choices as we could but I'd have to come a couple more times to try everything. Big recommendation, don't miss this place!
Read morePros: Many delicious vegan options, Big portions, Great service (speaks only Japanese), Location, Music, Atmosphere
Cons: Not many alcoholic drink options
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eleanorclaire
Points +40
Worth 6 stars - Edit
Incredible vegan ramen with a vegan egg! Similar to T's Tan Tan but I think it was even better. The owners are lovely and one of them is vegan. We chatted to them for a while and had a great time. We got given some complimentary moon cakes before leaving. I wish I was in Nagoya longer so we could go back!!
Read morePros: Friendly engaging staff Incredible food Reasonable
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Katek
Points +35
Just fantastic - Edit
Would do 5 stars, but the max for nonveg is 4.
Read moreThis place has more choices for vegans than some of the exclusively veg places in town. We had pickles, tofu salad with amazing sesame dressing, greens stir fried with yuba in a yummy sauce, and tantan ramen. There were 4 or 5 other things we could have ordered as main. We also got very nice cakes at the end. The quality of ingredients was really great.
Owners are very nice-- they chatted for a while and gave us good suggestions of vegan spots in other cities in Japan. When in Nagoya in the future, this is the first place we would go.
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_Alana
Points +57
Best Vegan food I had in Japan - Edit
We ended up going here twice in our two nights in Nagoya as it was so good. We tried a big portion of the menu and everything we had was perfection. The vegan ramen which I believe is a lunch time special was by far the best. The owner is so friendly and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back next time we're in Japan. Would give it ten stars if I could.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Friendly staff
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