Nara Prefecture, Japan Food Guide: 6 Healthy food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Nara

July 19, 2020 Marianna Hollaway

Discover Restaurants offering the best Healthy food in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Thirteen hundred years ago, Nara (then Heiju-kyu) was the imperial capital of Japan. "Old Japan" is still easy to spot here, from Great Buddha Hall to traditional ryokans and the serene Isuien garden. Travelers rave about walking tours of Nara, particularly in the historic Naramachi merchant area.
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6. Kana Kana

13 Kunodocho, Nara 630-8382 Nara Prefecture Cafe, Healthy Lunch, Dinner +81 742-22-3214 http://kanakana.info/access-kanakana
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4 based on 51 reviews

Kana Kana

Reviewed By Ali S

2 of the 3 in our party are vegetarians, meaning we eat eggs and dairy but not meat or fish. This restaurant was reviewed as being vegetarian friendly and having a good selection of vegetable dishes. It did not, in fact, offer any dishes without at least fish, since everything came with Miso soup with a fish base, and there was no way to ask for a substitution without speaking Japanese, since the waitress did not speak any English. There were only about 5 items on the menu (though there was an extensive (and expensive) drink menu. The special came with very good sides, in the Japanese style of several small bowls with a few bites of each food, but the main dish was fish tempura and there was no vegetarian substitution available. The atmosphere was good as long as you don't mind sitting on Tatami mats, and the prices were reasonable (1200 yen for the meal) as long as you don't want to order a drink (around 500-600 yen for a cup of tea or coffee). There was one vegetarian dish (aside from the Miso it came with), which was a rice-cheese-mushroom casserole. It was decent but small.As far as being hard to find, it did require going down some side streets. We came around from the back, which has a gravel parking lot with rocks and metal statues of children playing. The front had a small tree, some potted plants, and a stack of rocks.

5. Cafe Wakakusa

22 Higashimuki Kitamachi, Nara 630-8214 Nara Prefecture Cafe, Healthy, Deli, Street Food Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks, Brunch Takeout, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Table Service [email protected] +81 742-95-4554 http://www.cafewakakusa.com
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4 based on 43 reviews

Cafe Wakakusa

Variations of Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Try our 14 choices of Savory Crepes and 16 choices of Sweet Crepes :) You can enjoy Breakfast, Lunch and also Dinner here. Of course you can just sit and relax, have a nice little chat with our friendly staffs :)

Reviewed By hcoglon

We loved this cafe so much we ate here 3 days in a row. Serving the most delicious crepes, both sweet and savoury options, and yummy fresh salads, pasta and great coffee. The staff is lovely and friendly and very accommodating. I highly recommend this cafe for breakfast and/or lunch.

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4. onwa

3-23 Sanjo Omiyacho, Nara 630-8123 Nara Prefecture Healthy, Shojin, Dining bars, Japanese Fusion Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks, Brunch Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Takeout, Parking Available, Digital Payments [email protected] +81 742-55-2534 http://onwa.localinfo.jp
onwa

All Plant-based menu absolutely No animal products All local and organic ingredients used when possible, When choosing our products quality and good taste are most important to us and your health, This is the vision and concept of Onwa

Reviewed By supertraveltracy

Being a vegan is hard in Japan since so many sauces have meat of fish so I was thrilled to find onwa. A quick walk from the station - google maps was spot on. English menu listing all the ingredients - tasty and delicious! I had the teriyaki burger - the other options and the sweets looked wonderful but I was too full. Tasty nutritious food - well worth a stop off.

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3. Wakakusa Curry Hompo

38-1 Mochiidonocho, Nara 630-8222 Nara Prefecture Indian, Cafe, Fast Food, Asian, Healthy Drinks, Lunch, Dinner Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Accepts Credit Cards +81 742-24-8022 http://www.wakakusacurry.jp/
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4 based on 120 reviews

Wakakusa Curry Hompo

To find the shop, as you exit Kintetsu Nara Station, just walk a little south along Mochiidono-center-gai shopping arcade. Flavorful curry and curry bun made with plenty of vegetables and tasty spices. The varied menu runs from non spicy much items loned

Reviewed By deinanichus

Went here on a cold day after sightseeing. Their menu is amazing, with a lot of different styled curries (spinach, lamb, chicken, beef - and also vegetarian options!) and different levels of spiciness, ranging from sweeter, Japanese style curry to spicier ones. Their lunch set is quite good, paid 880 yen for a vegetarian curry cheese gratin, salad and some baguette. Portion size was perfect for me. For those who can't decide on one curry, they also offered a plate featuring four different kind of curries! Definitely coming back here soon!

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2. LBK Craft

5-1 Higashimuki Minamimachi 2F Inoue Bldg, Nara 630-8216 Nara Prefecture Japanese, Gastropub, Bar, Asian, Healthy Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Television [email protected] +81 70-4298-6119
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5 based on 280 reviews

LBK Craft

Reviewed By bretttravels123

Love this place after a morning of managing the golden week lines of Nara we stumbled across this place with great food, better craft beer & chilled

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1. Terakawa

42 Boyashikicho 1F Ishihara Bldg., Nara 630-8271 Nara Prefecture Japanese, Healthy Lunch, Dinner Non-smoking restaurants, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +81 70-4191-3923 http://terakawashokudo.business.site
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5 based on 275 reviews

Terakawa

Our website showing temporally close information as well between 13th and 25th in June. For visiting us certainly, It should be better booking in advance. We can take reservation by E-mail in English too. Best regards. ※Important notice ”If you will chang

Reviewed By rnbueno

Very good restaurant in Nara. It’s in a small hidden road, but definitely worth the detour. It’s a small restaurant and the chef works alone, so be patient and try to make a reservation. I had the 5 courses option and I was blown away, by the quality of the food and the kindness of the chef.Highly recommended!

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