There are a lot of Udon (Japanese noodle) restaurants in Mizusawa, between Ikaho and Shibukawa, of which Tamaruya is among the very best. It is always crowded, especially at Autumn leaf changing time. However, seats are plentiful and you won’t need to wait long. English menu is available.
Opening hours: 9:00-15:00
Closed on Wednesdays
Pricing: from ¥1,000
http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~tamaruya/menu.html
Awatama serves completely vegan course meals. All dishes are made with naturally grown, pesticide-free vegetables and organic, non-refined ingredients. The full course can be amended to accommodate most allergies. The calm and comfortable restaurant is made of wood and has a wood-burning stove.
Opening hours: 11:30-15:00 17:00-22:00
Reservation is mandatory and accepted up to 17:00 of the day before
Pricing: from ¥3,800 Course meal (w/o tax)
Mahaloha’s meals are 100% Vegan. They use only plant-based ingredients to provide delicious, healthy, and ethical food and sweets. They aim to be a restaurant that is kind to people, the environment, and animals.
Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 (Last Order 15:00)
Closed from Mondays to Thursdays
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended.
Pricing: ¥1,300 Lunch Plate
https://ameblo.jp/mahalohavegetablecafe/
Baimai is a small curry restaurant, situated in Moto-machi, Takasaki city, 20 minutes walk from Takasaki Station. It serves Thai curry and spice curry plates. Sometimes vegan curry is available. Check the website for this week’s menu.
Opening hours: 11:00-15:00 (Last Order 14:30)
Schedule varies. Check the website for updates.
Pricing: from ¥1,200 Curry Plate
Take Out (Bento Box) is available.
https://www.facebook.com/baimai88/
There are 3 Katsutetsu restaurants, 2 in Takasaki and 1 in Fujioka. Katsutetu serves set meals with Tonkatsu (Fried Pork in breadcrumbs), rice, miso soup and shredded cabbage. The rice, soup and cabbage can be replenished free of charge. Suitable for family dining.
Opening hours: 11:00-22:00
Closed on 12/31, 1/1
Pricing: from ¥1,500 set meal
Take Out (Bento Box) is available.
https://www.gunlabo.net/shop/?q=%E3%81%8B%E3%81%A4%E5%93%B2#search-result
Hocoro is an organic cafe with vegan-friendly selections. Dishes are imaginative, delicious and healthy. The seasonal set meals change every week. The cafe also offers meat and non-vegan dishes (e.g. containing shellfish, dairy, egg etc), desserts (no white sugar), home-roasted coffee and more.
Cooking classes are offered on the fourth Friday and Saturday of the month.
Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 (Wednesdays and Thursdays only)
Closed Friday to Tuesday
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended. There are no parking spaces, but the cafe is situated within walking distance of Fujioka Chuo Park.
https://www.facebook.com/hocoro.organic/
Naturellement serves organic cuisine including a vegan plate. It’s located in Kaneko-machi, not far from AEON Mall Takasaki. Naturellement uses locally grown vegetables for its organic lunch plate, which is available with chicken or tofu-based soy meat etc.
Opening hours: 11:00-15:00
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended.
Pricing: ¥1,500 Lunch Plate
Take Out (Bento Box) is available.
https://cafe-naturellement.com/
