Popular tips: "Try the vegan hemp curries featuring locally sourced ingredients."
"Try the vegan hemp curries featuring locally sourced ingredients."
"Visit during dinner hours; note that the venue may close briefly between lunch and dinner."
"Enjoy the live jazz music events held upstairs in the bar area."
"The staff are able to customize dishes for dietary restrictions such as no egg and no five pungent spices."
"The sparkling yuzu drink pairs well with the curry dishes."
Must-try: curry, pasta, salad
curry — popular (×11)
pasta — popular (×3)
salad — fan-favourite
dessert — fan-favourite
Praised for: friendly service, beautiful interior, good value
friendly service ×14
beautiful interior
good value
cozy atmosphere ×4
lively atmosphere ×2
Hemp Heart specializes in vegan and vegetarian Japanese curry dishes infused with hemp seeds from local farms near Mt. Konpira. The restaurant features a cozy, jazz-themed setting often highlighted by live music and friendly, multilingual staff who personalize dishes including gluten free and egg-free options. Prices for mains and sides generally range between ¥1000 and ¥1600, making it accessible for most visitors seeking a relaxed dinner or lunch spot in Kotohira.