Cafe Ren - Nakagyo

Vegan Taiwanese Hot Pot, Fully Vegan

★ 4.4 · $$ · Hours

LunchDinnerTakeoutFamiliesRelax

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan eel bowl for a unique and delicate flavor" "Try the vegan eel bowl for a unique and delicate flavor"
"Order the daily set meal for a variety of fresh, flavorful dishes"
"Enjoy the curry steamed bun and Chinese dumpling hot pot"
"Make a reservation or arrive early to secure a seat during busy lunch and dinner times"
"Take advantage of takeaway bentos for convenient meals"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  hot pot, seitan steak, fish side dish hot pot — popular (×5)
seitan steak — popular (×5)
fish side dish — popular (×4)
eel bowl — popular (×4)
smoothie — popular (×4)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  many vegan options, friendly staff, affordable many vegan options ×5
friendly staff ×18
affordable ×3
beautiful interior
healthy options
 

Cafe Ren is a cozy, casual vegan restaurant specializing in Taiwanese cuisine with a focus on herbal dishes and hot pot. The all-vegan menu is praised for its unique flavors, generous portions, and authentic home-cooked feel, with standout dishes like the vegan eel bowl, soy meat cutlet, and curry steamed bun. While the atmosphere is intimate and staff friendly, the small space can get warm during peak times, and some dishes like steamed dumplings received mixed reviews.