Cafe Banmari — Restaurant in Mishima

Cafe Bain Marie is a cosy but smoky French bistro/Japanese izakaya that has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options marked on the menu. The menu is in Japanese but there are photos and the friendly owner spoke enough English to explain them to us.

Portions are quite small so think of them more as tapas. We shared four things between two of us - a green salad, steamed vegetables in a casserole dish, a cheese pastry pie, and French onion soup.

We booked a table in advance by leaving a comment on their Facebook page, but I'm not sure if this was necessary (it...

5 star rating without a doubt!! This is a must-go restaurant for veggie lovers/vegetarians/vegans struggling to find a place to eat in Japan. (Scroll to the bottom for notes about reservations and payment. )

My mother ordered a vegan course, and I ordered a lacto-ovo course. Both were delightful experiences, with lots of local Japanese vegetables and hints of French cuisine techniques.

There are meat&fish menus too, so if you are vegan and your friends or family members are not, you can still enjoy the place together.

Just make sure to call early, because the owner runs this place alone and seats are limited. (Max. 12 seats)

⭐︎Notes: Lunchtime: reservations are highly, highly recommended!! (You might get a chance to slip in if you call before 12:00PM, but as I mentioned above, seats are limited. )

Dinnertime: same as above. Reservations are highly recommended, but if you must, call before 18:00PM to check if you have a chance.

Payment: Cash is best, but credit cards are accepted with +5% charge if you order more than...

Excellent food with vegan option, which is quite rare in Japan. They provide menu in English and Chinese too. Husband is very happy with his non-vegan meal too. Owner is very friendly and nice. Very cozy atmosphere. You need to reserve in advance on their website since it's a small restaurant with limited seats....