Cotonoha Kitakamakura

If you're looking to savor a meal of fresh, vibrant vegetables in one of Japan's most picturesque locations, then Cotonoha is the perfect spot for you. I have nothing but praise for this restaurant. The salads were incredibly fresh and crisp, the curry boasted a delicious richness of flavors, the soy meat was incredibly juicy, and I can't stop thinking about the creamy topping on the chocolate banana cake. I wholeheartedly recommend this place - it's a dream come true!

I ordered the curry for 990 yen and it was filling and delicious. The restaurant is conveniently located near the station and stays open until 5pm, making it a great option for a meal before heading back to the city. I will definitely return here in the future. The restaurant is spacious, which was helpful for maintaining social distancing. I do wish they provided napkins with the food as I had to ask for them. They also offer take-away bento for 770 yen. I suggest they consider adding a drink + dessert set to their menu. I also left a review on Google Maps.

The restaurant has a lovely outdoor seating area for nice weather and multiple tables indoors. My dining companion and I enjoyed a Buddha bowl, a curry takeaway, two slices of banana bread/cake, a soy latte, and a blueberry soy smoothie with coconut ice cream while we waited about 10 minutes for our takeout order. The bentos were quite similar, but the curry option came with a small container of curry sauce. I appreciated the fresh ingredients used in the dishes, including the surprisingly tasty hijiki seaweed. The smoothie was delicious, and I look forward to trying the strawberry flavor next time. The only disappointing aspect was the latte, which tasted more like black coffee with a splash of soy milk. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and even offers jewelry for sale. The cherry blossoms lining the street outside were stunning. I did notice they were using real leather coasters, possibly from when the restaurant was not vegan before switching over in February. I will definitely return in the future. Highly recommended.

The restaurant is an indoor seating area with four tables and an outdoor deck where you can eat with your dog. Indoors you must take off your shoes. It is conveniently located about a five-minute walk from Kitakamakura Station. Recently the restaurant has changed its menu to 100% vegan and organic food. I think they have taken a big step in the right direction. The food is now a modern, Japanese, vegan cuisine. Soy-meat, mock eggs and other vegan food are blended with vegetables. Even the sweets are vegan. Unfortunately they don’t have an English menu yet, but it is coming soon. The staff is friendly and helpful, but they don’t speak English. Take out is available.

If you're looking to savor a meal of fresh, vibrant vegetables in one of the most beautiful settings in Japan, then Cotonoha is the place for you. I have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant. The salads were crisp and fresh, the curry was bursting with flavor, the soy meat was the best I've ever had, and I can't stop thinking about the creamy topping on the chocolate banana cake. I highly recommend this place!