Lounge Kado - Japan

This charming little restaurant has a limited menu, but offers vegan options, such as noodles without dashi (fish broth), which is uncommon in Japan. When I visited on a Monday, I had to wait until 7 o'clock to be served, but I enjoyed a drink while waiting.

We discovered this restaurant by chance, as it is only a few doors down from our house. The waitress was very helpful and pointed out the vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. We were happy to learn that the soup was made with vegetable and soybean broth, without any fish. The food was delicious, filling, and affordable (only 650 yen for a main dish). The atmosphere was lovely and the staff was very friendly. A hidden gem indeed!