Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants in Niseko
Go green in Niseko with nutritious and yummy vegetarian and vegan food.
Niseko is not only famous for powder snow and breathtaking summer views, but amazing food too. And while Japan is not always easy for vegans and vegetarians, Niseko is a much more friendly place for those who don't eat meat. Here's our list of the best places for vegans and vegetarians.
Musu
Located in the centre of Hirafu on the second floor of Odin Place, Musu has a beautiful interior with floor to ceiling windows, offering lovely views over a meal or drink. For a vegan brekky, try out their fluffy pancakes which come with a choice of toppings, a freshly made croissant, a hot muffin or one their incredible avocado on rye toast. They also serve fresh fruit salads.
Address: 2F Odin Place, 190-13 Yamada, Kutchan Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
Hours: Year-round (closed temporarily between winter and summer).
Kumo Restaurant
Kumo Restaurant serves a fantastic breakfast buffet including fresh fruits and seasonal vegetables making it perfect for vegetarians. At lunch-time, their Pan Fried Tofu is served with seasonal vegetables, quinoa, salad, soup and pickles. They also have different vegetarian options in their 'Anytime' menu like triple cooked chips, seaweed salad and fried tofu salad. And for vegans and vegetarians, their dessert menu is maybe the best in town. How does gluten free, vegan chocolate pudding with ice cream sound?
Address: Skye Niseko, 204-7 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun
Hours: Breakfast ~ 7:00 - 10:00 / Lunch ~ 11:30 - 15:00 / Apres ~ 15:00 - 17:30 / Dinner & Bar ~ 17:30 - 23:00
Green Farm
Green Farm is located in the Shiki building and serves amazing coffee and a number of delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes. The restaurant use local and organic produce and serve it up fresh to its customers. Their Grilled Sweet Potato, Mino Farm Beets and Soy-ed Up Noodle Stir Fry are highly recommended. Green Farm also stock tempeh from Pura Tempeh Co., a locally-made soybean product traditionally from Indonesia.
Address: 190-4 Aza-Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun
Hours: Breakfast ~ 7:00 - 10:30 / Lunch ~ 11:00 - 17:00
Taj Mahal Kutchan
Taj Mahal is located in Kutchan and is an authentic Indian restaurant. If you are looking for some Indian food like naan bread and biriyani, then this is the spot for lunch or dinner. They have a variety of halal curries and meats and plenty of options to choose from on their menu. Their vegetarian options combine many amazing spices and flavours with fresh Hokkaido produce.
Address: 222-8, Aza Takasago, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun 044-0076
Hours: 11:00 - 22:00
Graubunden
Open early every day, Graubunden is the perfect place to grab a snack, lunch or a coffee. This place is famous for its delicious sandwiches and cakes and has a good number of big-portioned vegetarian options in their menu too.
Address: 132-26 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, 044-0081
Hours: 8:00 to 19:00 (LO 18:30) / Closed on Thursday
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