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TOFU - Vegan, Vegetarian & Healthy Living
TOFUAN KONDO
Naramachi Lunch
¥2,600
DESCRIPTION:
Nestled in a picturesque corner of Naramachi, Tofuan Kondo serves creative tofu dishes made from 100% domestically grown soybeans in the tranquil setting of a traditional machiya, which has been registered as a tangible cultural property
MENU
Enjoy a variety of dishes that highlight the natural flavors of tofu, such as oboro tofu and fresh yuba sashimi. The English menu also comes with an explanation of the dishes and instructions on how to best enjoy your meal.
ACCESS:
Located in Naramachi, a 10 minute walk from our facility.
Address: 44 Nishinoshinyacho, Nara, 630-8334
Tel: 0742-26-4694
Hours: 1
Lunch: 11:00 - 15:00
Dinner: 17:00 - 21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
Closed: Irregular
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Tofu in a 180-year-old listed building
DESCRIPTION:
Kitamachi Tofu is a tofu shop located by Todai-ji Temple's Tegai-mon Gate. This cute little shop offers a variety of handmade tofu products, made with different types of domestic soybeans. They also deliver their tofu on a vintage bicycle
MENU DETAILS:
Their lineup includes soy milk, okara (tofu byproduct) donuts, and more. They even sell tofu in the traditional way, directly on the streets. Outside the shop, there’s a vending machine stocked with many of their popular items.
ACCESS:
Located to the north of the city center, a 17 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
Address: 75 Higashikanenagacho, Nara, 630-8286
Tel: 0742-27-2711
Hours: 9:30 - 21:00
Closed: Wednesday
KITAMACHI TOFU
Traditional handmade tofu
Tofu Donut
¥120
DESCRIPTION:
​Popular with locals and tourists alike, Koushi offers hearty meals centered around the rich flavours of freshly made tofu. The interior is warm with a wood-like feel, including some of the most unique wooden chairs you've ever seen.
MENU DETAILS:
Several of the main dishes can be arranged to suit vegans, vegetarians or meat eaters. They offer a variety of tofu-based dishes, including tofu hamburgers, tofu croquettes, tofu gyoza, thick fried tofu with spicy cod roe, crispy grilled "Kawachi-age" tofu, yuba sashimi, fresh yuba scoops, and more. We also have a selection of local sake.
ACCESS:
Located on a side road just off Mochidono-dori Street in Naramachi.
A 3-minute walk from our facility.
Whole-fried
Tofu Combo
¥2,500
Address: 23-2 Nishiterabayashicho, Nara, 630-8372
Tel: 0742-26-0617
Hours: 11:00-15:00 & 17:00-20:00
Closed: Tuesday
KOUSHI
A cosy wood-themed hidden gem
Ume Lunch
¥2,200
DESCRIPTION:
Ume-no-Hana is a popular up-market restaurant with locations all over Japan. They specialize in traditional Japanese ingredients like yuba (tofu skin) and tofu as the foundation of their menu and combining them with seasonal ingredients to create innovative kaiseki cuisine.
MENU DETAILS:
The menu includes options such as oboro tofu, yuba sashimi, and tofu shabu-shabu with seasonal ingredients. For those seeking a more indulgent experience, they offer premium courses featuring black wagyu beef and crab shumai. A vegan-friendly course with creative tofu-based dishes is also available.
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ACCESS:
From Kintetsu Tomio Station, take a bus heading north to Gakken Kita-Ikoma Station along the Tomio River for 7 minutes. Get off at Kasugabashi bus stop. A shuttle bus is available for groups 15 or over.
Address: 1 Chome-2378 Nimyo, Nara, 631-0072
Tel: 0742-53-5501
Hours:
Lunch: 11:00 - 15:30 (Weekdays)
Dinner: 17:00 - 21:30 (Weekdays)
Lunch: 11:00 - 16:00 (Weekends)
Dinner: 17:00 - 22:00 (Weekends)
UME-NO-HANA
Exquisite tofu kaiseki restaurant
