Vegan
Japanese
Fusion
Taiwanese

Est. Nov 2023. A vegan Taiwanese and Japanese fusion traditional restaurant. Centered around tea culture and vegetarian Taiwanese cuisine (which is plant based). Full vegan menu consisting of Taiwanese plates based on colorful vegetables, rice, onigiris and protein such as tofu. Open Mon 10:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm. Closed Tue & Wed.


Venue map for Isso
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6 Reviews

First Review by Cherie_Si

Interface

Points +170

Vegan
03 Nov 2024

Good Food! Perfect Ambiance!

Walked through here while touring temples in the North side of Kamakura. Isso is perfectly located right along the temple route if you start at Kita-Kamakura Station.

The restaurant is run by a lovely Taiwanese couple. I was fortunate enough to have the place to myself; and the vibe was absolutely charming. Very peaceful.

I ordered some dumplings and a tofu soup. Both featured subtle flavors and the soup was the star of the show. For dessert I had some douhua, which was good as well. Very unique dishes for someone who has never had Taiwanese vegan food.

Presentation was very good across dishes.

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The only con I can think of is that the bathroom isn't quite private enough. There is a 3/5 covered curtain seperating the open area from the bathroom. For anyone needing some extra privacy, this might be awkward. I think if they adressed this, the restaurant would be perfect.

The price was somewhat high, but this seemed typical for every place I ate in Kamakura; so I don't consider it a restaurant specific con.

I would definitely come back here if I was in Kamakura.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-03

flagellantti

Points +880

Vegan
12 Sep 2024

心静か食堂

A peaceful slow food restaurant. Wholesome flavours. Run by lovely people.

sasham

Points +4679

Vegan
27 Jun 2024

Please be quiet when you are here :-)

This is an intimate, small space promoting temple foods and zen atmosphere. This is not the place for loud gajins to use their screaming voices or for tourists to be loud and all over the place. So I would encourage people to use their quiet voice here or wait with the loud discussions so it is pleasant for everyone.

Really great experience! Had the Isso plate and it was beautifully presented and quite filling. Every detail is attended to.
It might be smart to reserve, it was full when we came here.

bettafrg

Points +2566

Vegan
23 Jun 2024

Delicious Taiwanese food

I had the isso course menu and it was amazing. The restaurant’s atmosphere is calm and the staff nice and friendly. I really recommend it!

Tsukimi

Points +5136

Vegan
16 Dec 2023

Authentic Taiwanese vegan food

The food, the old wooden building and the accommodating owners make this place very special!
The lunch wasn’t very filling, but very yummy! I liked the Taiwanese design details. The sour soup came in a cute little chicken pot. 🥰

Cherie_Si

Points +43

Vegetarian
08 Dec 2023

Hidden gem

絕對適合𣎴吃五葷的素食者。餐點精緻可口,別出心裁,使用時令食材,感受到老闆用心烹煮!環境雅致舒適。大力推介!

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-08




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