Karakoma (おやさい食堂カラコマ ) is a small but cozy vegan Japanese-style macrobiotic cafe in Morioka. It is a spot where those with a large appetite can feel satisfied afterwards. Not only is the food delicious there, but it is also healthy! Allium-free options (no onion, garlic, leeks, chives, or asafoetida) are available too.
About Karakoma
The owner, Miura-san (三浦 聖貴さん), has long studied Japanese cuisine and macrobiotic diet and is also a teacher of it. His cooking amazes those who have tasted it, showing that we don’t need chemical seasoning to make the food delicious!
Karakoma has a traditional appearance that is reminiscent of the old soba restaurant. The renovation completed to the former noodle restaurant makes the entire place brighter and more relaxing, reflecting Miura-san and his wife’s personalities.
Although they only speak Japanese, as long as you have a Translation App on your phone, ordering your meal shouldn’t be a problem.
The lunch set with several side dishes has a couple of mains that you can choose from, such as soy meat ginger pork stir fry (ベジミートの生姜焼き) or tofu steak (豆腐ステーキ). The ginger pork stir fry tastes similar to real pork!
The dessert there, such as tofu tiramisu, is incredible. A couple of takeaway snacks might also be available.
Tips:
☛ Reservation is accepted at Karakoma.
☛ Takeaway bento boxes are available.
Our Visit to Karakoma
We visited Karakoma on a weekday and were the first to arrive for lunch. By the time the restaurant opened, three groups of customers were already waiting around. The restaurant was full when our meals were served. Although the portion didn’t seem large, we were really satisfied by the time we finished the set meal. Each dish on the plate was adequately seasoned and went really well with the brown/multi-grain rice.
Several vegan seasoning and food packs were also sold at the counter. We even found an organic miso ramen pack! On our way out, we also noticed some organic vegetables placed on the shelf by the door.
Karakoma’s Business Hours and Access Information
- Karakoma is open from:
- 11:30 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm from Tuesday to Friday
- 11:30 am to 2 pm on weekends and public holiday
- From Morioka Station, take the city’s loop bus, Dendenmushi, and get off at Kaminohashi (上の橋) and walk for three minutes.
Over Vegan-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in Morioka
While Morioka is one of the biggest cities in the Tōhoku region, vegan options are still limited. So if you are strict with your diet, advance planning for your visit is essential.
To assist you with your planning, we have gathered the vegan-friendly spots in Morioka that are worth checking out in our Where to Find Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Morioka article!
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When you hear of Morioka, Wanko Soba and Morioka cold noodles are probably the two first things that come to mind. But the city isn’t just about food. It also has many cultural attractions, hot springs, nature and many more!
So refer to our Morioka article for ideas about where to stop by when visiting Iwate Prefecture’s capital city!
