Ovo
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Small gyoza and ramen shop. Has vegan appetizers, but the owner (although he doesn't speak English) will work with you to cook vegan dishes such as hot tofu Kyoto style and ochazuke with rice. Occasionally will have vegan gyoza. Last orders 30 minutes before closing. Non smoking. Open Tue-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm.


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29 Reviews

First Review by jasminer

MaryanneMalandrinos

Points +104

Vegan
02 Jun 2024

Great ramen and extremely accommodating staff

They had an assortment of options which was extremely rare in Nikko. Although the owners didn’t speak perfect English they clearly marked vegan options and were extremely accommodating towards vegans and vegetarians. Their food was also great and didn’t feel like an afterthought which is always appreciated. We had the spicy miso ramen and the soy sauce ramen and gyoza, all of which were amazing.

PatrickLey

Points +16

Vegan
29 Mar 2024

Very nice staff and extremely good gyozas

Clearly labeled vegan options and staff that are very nice and helpful.

lanasmom1993

Points +297

Vegan
15 Apr 2023

Delicious and clearly labeled vegan gyoza and ramen

I’m not sure if the menu has changed recently, but they now have a vegetarian section on their English menu that has gyoza (vegan) and soy sauce or spicy miso ramen (can be made vegan by subbing the vegan noodles). The vegan noodles are also gluten free but you cannot tell at all! They are delicious. There is a vegan person currently working there who speaks fluent English and Japanese who I think is helping them with the vegan options.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-15

KatherineWinter

Points +1404

Vegan
08 Apr 2023

Great gyoza

I was worried when I didn’t see a clear vegan option on the menu. However, luckily “vegan” is the same in Japanese. The wait staff and chef are friendly. If you are only getting only gyoza, I would recommend getting two orders. The fried gyoza is yummy!

Cons: Unclear menu

danchaplin

Points +26

Mostly Veg
05 Apr 2023

Tasty Veggie Lunch

Nice little place, tasty ramen and gyoza. All the staff very friendly, just pop your name on the list outside and wait for your turn!

Pros: Clearly labelled veggie options, Friendly staff

Cons: Very small so you might need to wait for a seat

joanfreeman

Points +33

Vegetarian
30 Mar 2023

Excellent vegetarian ramen & gyoza

After a cold walk at the lake & falls a hot bowl of ramen & gyoza was just what we needed and more

Pros: Very tasty, Ramen served in hot earthenware bowl , Friendly & will accommodate requests

Cons: As with everything in Nikko closes early

SerinaRöben

Points +288

Vegan
25 Jan 2023

Super leckere Ramen!

Sehr leckere Ramen. Die Besitzer haben ein Schild mit dem Sie fragen ob man vegetarisch ist. Unbedingt drauf achten zu sagen dass die Nudeln ohne Ei seien sollen, denn Sie haben Nudeln mit und ohne Ei.
Die Öffnungszeiten sind undurchsichtig.

Pros: Vegane Ramen und Gyoza

Cons: Haben nur selten offen

Chiko

Points +40

Vegetarian
13 Nov 2022

Delicious gyoza & ramen!

I enjoyed eating ramen for the first time in Japan. I lived in Japan for 10 years but was never able to eat ramen in a restaurant! My non-vegetarian Japanese husband also enjoyed the ramen broth and vege gyoza. The owner is friendly and his smallish shop has a pleasant atmosphere.

Pros: Provides a vege option of ramen & gyoza, Reasonably priced, Friendly

Hsiu

Points +25

Vegetarian
01 Nov 2022

Good service

There're some dishes for vegetarians. Such as Ramen , tofu , salad, Japanese dumplings , Yuba sashimi . The chef shows us how to taste piping hot tofu and blends sauce for Japanese dumplings. The soup of miso Ramen is very rich but not too salty. It's good for health.

Updated from previous review on 2019-11-14

SatiMiura

Points +61

Vegetarian
16 Nov 2021

The best lamen!

The stuff is very friendly and the lamen is very tasty!

AndreaOsmar

Points +1136

Vegan
25 Jul 2021

Ramen 🍜

A few vegan options, English menu, very tasty!! Definitely recommend a visit!! Super friendly and happy staff

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-25

EmmaDendler

Points +239

Vegan
04 Apr 2021

Update

Hours don’t seem to be correct any more. Arrived at 1730 and wasn’t open.

C36W

Points +135

Vegan
31 Dec 2020

So friendly and helpful!

The staff at the restaurant were so friendly. Although he didn’t speak perfect English the chef came and check with us what was okay. He asked about dashi in the sauce and if we just wanted soy sauce. He also asked about eggs. They even gave us an extra dumpling so that we had an even number to share. I would definitely go back and support them!

Pros: Vegetarian menu, Cheap price, Helpful staff

Cons: Small restaurant

kittymom009

Points +17

Vegetarian
21 Nov 2019

delicious and fast

Vegetarian part of menu. good prices. tasty!

ani507

Points +495

Vegan
22 Oct 2019

Great place! And Gyoza! 😍

Very tasty, they now have a vegetarian menue!
They have many many options and I wish I would have findout about them sooner :)
The gyoza was great and first vegan I found in Japan

Pros: Lots of options, Close at a ralatably late (for the area)

Cons: Not sure if they use special non-meat dishes

Hard

Points +246

Vegetarian
09 Oct 2019

Great gyoza and ramen

Cheerful place for ramen and gyoza, can be vegan or vegetarian.

Pros: Full English menu, Separate vegetarian menu

charlotteinjapan

Points +461

Vegan
17 Aug 2019

Delicious gyoza and good vegan ramen

It was great to have a vegan option in Nikko. The gyoza was truly delicious and the ramen was pretty good too. The owner was very welcoming, reasonably priced food and I’d definitely go back.

Pros: Delicious vegan food, Reasonable , Friendly

Geektesse

Points +84

Vegan
11 Jun 2019

Would give 5 stars if I could

The chef was super friendly, knew what vegan was and also was very helpful with the menu. Food was super delicious! Would eat it every lunch if I could

Pros: Delicious food, Kind Chef / Manager / waitress , Reasonable amount of vegan options

Cons: None other than also having meat on the menu

pinchy

Points +13

Vegetarian
04 Jun 2019

Lots of vege and vegan options

The owner is very helpful and friendly and the food was delicious. We had gyozas, yuba, hot tofu and Natto. The ingredients are written in English so it was nice to know exactly what was in everything.

Pros: Ingredients of gyoza listed in English , Friendly and helpful owner, Lots of vegetarian and vegan options

jane555

Points +51

Vegan
01 May 2019

Amazing

Amazing veggie food, designated menu - we stayed in Nikko for 2 nights and went both evenings!!

Pros: Vegetarian menu (just ask), Amazing food, Lovely chef!

Cons: None

jackdek

Points +54

Vegan
07 Apr 2019

Good stop after a Long walk

The best Gyozas ... ask for the Vegan versions. Brilliant!

Pros: Good Gyozas

Cons: Non

KaileeMandel

Points +93

Vegan
05 Apr 2019

Friendly and delicious

The chef was so kind and welcoming. I showed him my vegan card and he immediately pointed out what I could eat (there was a whole vegetarian menu) I had gyoza and miso ramen! He cooked it all from what looked like scratch. It was the cheapest ramen but rich in taste! Highly recommend! I do warn there was a mixup on how much food I ordered and some how ended up with three orders of gyoza. So if you are with multiple people, individually order!

Pros: Many options, Kind staff, Great taste

Cons: Slow (but because it is scratch made)

DaniMiller

Points +39

Vegan
24 Mar 2019

What a wonderful experience! Helpful chef too!

After traveling from small towns in Japan where vegan options didn't exist and 7/11 snacks were our only friends .... coming here where the chef brought out ingredients to make sure the pho he was going to make was okay and also made vegan gyoza- WOW.

If you ever make it to Nikko please visit this place. Amazing staff, awesome experience and incredibly affordable.

Would give 5 stars if I could.

Pros: Amazing chef, Accomodating

zenlove

Points +18

Vegan
15 Feb 2019

Amazing vegan options

Great vegan ramen and gyoza set.There is two choices for vegan noodle or egg noodle.
So you have to tell him.It’s good amount and amazing price and very tasty.

GeorgeR

Points +96

Vegetarian
11 Oct 2018

Great little place for gyoza and ramen!

We ate here twice while in Nikko. The owner's English was pretty good. Normally their gyoza comes with five pieces, but he gave us six because we were a group of three. The gyoza was very good, and the ramen was excellent! If we come back to Nikko, this place will be on our list of favorite restaurants in Nikko.

Pros: Delicious ramen, Great service, Friendly staff

Cons: Limited veggie menu

Eileen17

Points +128

Vegan
11 Sep 2018

Option pratique et pas cher

Vraiment super d'avoir ce restaurant sur la ville de Nikko (surtout quand Yasai cafe meguri est fermé sans raison!)
La devanture est en japonais, donc assurez vous de la repérer en avance.
Nous avons pu manger du riz et des gyoza pour pas cher du tout et c'était très bien!

DitaCarlita

Points +483

Vegetarian
28 May 2018

Helpful Chef

Came here after finding this place on HappyCow and that the staff would accommodate. The waitress knew what vegetarian/vegan was and so did the chef. He made us a plate of tofu, vegetable gyoza and plain rice. The place is very busy. It’s also easier if you know how to speak Japanese.

Pros: Understanding of veganism, Fast service

Cons: Busy




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