San Bou - Koya

English menu but staff did not speak English. The mountain veggie rice pot was delicious, reminded me a bit of Hangawi in NYC. The whipped tofu over rice we did... read more English menu but staff did not speak English. The mountain veggie rice pot was delicious, reminded me a bit of Hangawi in NYC. The whipped tofu over rice we did not eat, it may not have been vegan and was just not appealing.

Location: across the street from Fugenin-in temple on Senjuin dori;one half block from Main Street of Koyasan . There are menus displayed in front of the entran... read more Location: across the street from Fugenin-in temple on Senjuin dori;one half block from Main Street of Koyasan . There are menus displayed in front of the entrance, that say vegetarian in English. Food: lunch only. Set meals with tofu,veggies, sesame tofu, barley rice mixture, rice bowls with veggies, or udon noodles. Moderate prices and quick service.if the Cafe Bon On Shya is closed or full, and you don't want to pay a lot for shojin ryori, this cafe is worth trying for lunch or a , coffee or tea break. Updated from previous review on Tuesday October 15, 2013

I tried the monk-style menu at this restaurant and it was fantastic. I inquired with the waitress about the broth, which was made with dried bonito. In addition... read more I tried the monk-style menu at this restaurant and it was fantastic. I inquired with the waitress about the broth, which was made with dried bonito. In addition to being delicious, the portions were generous and the prices were very reasonable (approximately 1400-2300 yen for a set menu). I highly recommend this place!

Located across the street from Fugenin-in temple on Senjuin dori and just half a block from the main street of Koyasan, this restaurant has menus displayed in f... read more Located across the street from Fugenin-in temple on Senjuin dori and just half a block from the main street of Koyasan, this restaurant has menus displayed in front of the entrance that say "vegetarian" in English. They serve lunch only, offering set meals with tofu, veggies, sesame tofu, barley rice mixture, rice bowls with veggies, or udon noodles. The prices are moderate and the service is quick. If Cafe Bon On Shya is closed or full, and you don't want to spend a lot for shojin ryori, this cafe is definitely worth trying for lunch or a coffee or tea break. This review was updated on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

The dining experience at this restaurant was nearly as delightful as at Fudoin. I made it a point to request in Japanese that my food be prepared without any eg... read more The dining experience at this restaurant was nearly as delightful as at Fudoin. I made it a point to request in Japanese that my food be prepared without any eggs or milk, and the waitress confirmed my request before placing my order. When I noticed that Katsuo-dashi was being used instead of konbudashi, I politely asked for the change, as recommended in a review I had read. The waitress seemed a bit perturbed by my request, but it didn't seem to make much of a difference in the end. While I couldn't say for certain, the ingredients didn't seem particularly fresh. The prices were a bit on the high side, but still reasonable for Koyasan.