Zen - Japan

Very friendly host and very courteous for us vegetarian; clear English menu (with a special section for vegetarians/vegans) and he explained very well what we c... read more Very friendly host and very courteous for us vegetarian; clear English menu (with a special section for vegetarians/vegans) and he explained very well what we could order without fish/meat and thathi (fishing). it was good eating and more than enough! we sat at the theke so we could experience the preparations and we had nice interactions with local customers and the chef.

Okinomiyaki is absolutely delicious, there is a vegan option and many vegetarian options. it is a small, picturesque restaurant with very friendly staff. read more Okinomiyaki is absolutely delicious, there is a vegan option and many vegetarian options. it is a small, picturesque restaurant with very friendly staff.

The staff is not very warm. eat ok. not really worth going unless they are in the opposite and really hungry! omni bf but enjoyed it! read more The staff is not very warm. eat ok. not really worth going unless they are in the opposite and really hungry! omni bf but enjoyed it!

Amazing place and experience from the moment that we stepped in to the food that was served at the table my wife is vegetarian and finding a Okonomiyaki place t... read more Amazing place and experience from the moment that we stepped in to the food that was served at the table my wife is vegetarian and finding a Okonomiyaki place that not only has vegetarian and vegan offerings, but makes the process oh so simple is a rare find English menus are available and the staff begins with noting down your allergies and dietery restrictions. The tomato Okonomiyaki we ordered was delicious. So was the beef one and grilled chicken. Very helpful and fun staff, generous helping, reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

We just finished kayaking for 3 hours. We missed our stop on the train trying to find another place. It was cold and we were in a tight spot because our friend... read more We just finished kayaking for 3 hours. We missed our stop on the train trying to find another place. It was cold and we were in a tight spot because our friend was vegan and there aren't many vegan restaurants in Japan. We found this place, Zen through a quick search. We got to the door and knew it was amazing. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We took out time ordering and they didn't rush us at al. The sitting is a unique in the back section. The table is in the center and raised on a platform. You have to leave your shoes at the base of the platform. The table has a grilling plate heating food. The menu clearly identified what was vegan, vegetarian, and contained allergens. The portions were huge and the atmosphere was cheerful. Something to note is that smoking is allowed in side. Many restaurants in Japan allow smoking inside. Please make sure to check on a website or call ahead if you can't tolerate it.