YAMANOMA BREWERY & CRAFT BEER PUB — Restaurant in Nagano

Don’t be misled by the humble, pub-like appearance of this spot—it’s a hidden gem with a delightful selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes paired with craft drinks. It’s always refreshing to find such thoughtful plant-based options in Japan!

While it might not be the most extraordinary plant-based cuisine you’ll ever have, the dishes are homemade, fresh, and sourced with care. From artisanal tofu to organic vegetables and traditional miso, the ingredients tell a story, making the simplicity feel special. The tofu and the pickles are particularly delicious and worth a mention!

We hoped to try the hot pot for one, but it was already sold out—clearly a popular choice, so plan to arrive early if it’s on your list!

Above all, the owners are genuine and incredibly kind, making the visit even...

Fabulous! It can be hard to find whole food plant based menus in Japan, sure there's plenty of fried veg, but if you want really fresh, nutritious and organic whole food this place is heaven. I had the local peach beer, made with Nagano peaches, and the organic vegetable plate. It was absolutely fresh, delicious sauces, fresh crunchy salad vegetables, so perfect and beautifully presented. I'd be happy with this food every day. The chef was super welcoming, it was very full during the Golden Week weekend, but tonight was very laid back and cruisy. The chef was super welcoming and attentive, great service, they really care about their produce and food....

Excellent beer, excellent people. Definitely the best beer we drank on our 2 week trip in Japan. We visit a lot of breweries in the United States and I can confidently say that their beer is better that 90% of the offerings here. Crisp, clean, delicious. 'Grandpa' brews many styles that are hard to find and he nails every one. We also had fun with some of the food, ordering a traditional appetizer consisting of 3 types of bugs pickled and salted. We spoke to the owners for a while and found out that they lived in the US for 3 years only 30 minutes drive...