Located a little away from the hustle and bustle of Uji, 'Yamaya' is a hidden café offering vegan cuisine. Blending into the lush green environment, it's a comfortable space where you can spend time healing both body and mind.
Yamaya's popular menu is a lunch plate lavishly using seasonal vegetables. With a variety of side dishes made only with plant-based ingredients such as tempeh teriyaki and fried gluten, it is colorfully arranged.
One bite will overturn your fixed ideas about 'vegan cuisine.' Despite its gentle seasoning, it offers a satisfying taste that will surprise you with its deliciousness made solely from plant-based ingredients.
After lunch, try the handmade baked goods. With cakes like apple and walnut cake and canelé, they offer a rustic yet addictively delicious taste. They are also available for takeaway, making them perfect souvenirs.
Yamaya is popular among both locals and tourists. It tends to get crowded, especially on weekends, so reservations are recommended. Reservations are usually made by phone, but on their days off (Wednesdays and Thursdays), they also accept reservations through Instagram DM.
Why not take a little detour during your Uji tour and visit this place? With body-friendly dishes and a tranquil space, it promises to create special memories.