Kinatei Xǐ Cài Tíng - Nara

A great lunch spot only a few minutes walk from the JR Station. Yoshiko welcomed us very warmly and we chose between the lunch plate (4 items soup rice), udon, or ramen. We chose the udon and ramen, and both came with a side of pickled vegetables and a little dessert plate tea afterwards (apricot, grapefruit, and mini dango). Yoshiko speaks excellent English and was happy to chat with us. The food was delicious and afterwards she kindly drove us to the Todaiji temple! We would definitely recommend this place.

We found this amazing vegetarian restaurant on our visit to Nara. The food was delicious and would recommend anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine. On top of that the hospitality was out of the world. We had a great time and will definitely visit again on our next trip to Nara.

English menu available. Asked if we were vegan or vegetarian. Excellent hospitality.

Started the day at Nara with brunch here. The udon and ramen were bursting with flavor so we opt to try the kaiseki (only with reservation) for dinner and I must say, it was well worth it!!!!! The food would keep coming up until you were satisfied. We got to try different dishes which normally wasn't on the menu and it really demonstrated how good the chef's skills were. I burnt my finger by accident from one of the soups and the owner went above and beyond to ensure I was ok. She even cut me a piece of aloe vera from her mini garden bed to help sooth the burn. She also offered to drive my fiancee and myself to the station to ensure we were home safely. Highly recommended to try her food!

What a great place. It's neatly tucked away in a neighbourhood, but it was very obvious a lot of foreigners visited this place for a good reason. I ordered the vegan ramen and the staff explained what everything was made out of. Not only was the ramen really good, she also offered me a free small dessert. I will return as soon as possible for more great food. One of the best experiences I have had in Japan!