Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks
Japanese Shojin Ryori, Fully Vegan, Zen Breakfast
100% Vegan
Outstanding for vegans ★ 5.0 (76) · $$$ · Restaurant · Japanese, Shojin Ryori, Macrobiotic · Hours
Popular tips: "Book ahead as seating is limited to about four tables at an 8am breakfast only service"
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior
Saien serves a Shojin Ryori course breakfast prepared by a Buddhist monk in a 450-year-old traditional Japanese house. Dining here is a quiet, intimate experience, with only four tables, featuring seasonal homemade dishes served on ceremonial monk utensils. The mix of serene wood decor and the subtle complex flavors make it a special way to start the day, though advance booking is necessary owing to limited seating.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 8-10 AM
Monday 8-10 AM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8-10 AM
Thursday 8-10 AM
Friday 8-10 AM
Saturday 8-10 AM
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310 Miyanoshita, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0404, Japan
Vegan Friendliness
iOutstanding for vegans
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