Tōfu Chaya Hayashi

We came across Tofu Chaya Hayashi Nakamise by chance when we were at Yoshinoyama. Because I didn’t have a chance to eat at a famous tofu restaurant at Nara station, I decided to have a meal here. It was the best meal of the trip (caveat: I’m not much of a carnivore). I was so happy with the meal, from the thick unsweetened soya milk (like home made!) to the set lunch (everything was so fresh!) I ordered to the beautiful surroundings that is Yoshinoyama - I would come here again not only for Sakuras but also trek here to eat if ever I’m in Nara again.

Very nice 湯葉丼 (yuba don) MUST TRY! the Ageni outside the shop sold by the uncle taste really good too! Especially in the cold weather when i visited yoshinoyama today!

A must-visit cafe when in Yoshinoyama village! The tofu parfait is lovingly decorated by the owner and the presentation is impeccable. The lunch sets look amazing although we were too full to order. Best of all, you get to view the cherry blossoms when you sit next to the window.

Delicious, creamy yet delicate tofu. Enjoyed the mapo ramen on a cold day.

Top class service and yummy deserts. The soy latte was delicious and the parfait wonderful

Expect to line up for a bit, seam to this place is popular and is a waiting list. They do several preparation with tofu and all what we tasted was nice, service was polite and helpful. Is nice to skip meat and fish sometimes and this place is a nice option. Price was nice too and they have a variety on nihonshu on the menu.

Although it’s a tofu restaurant, the meal was pretty filling and yummy too. Price is okay, 1000-1300yen for a lunch set. We saw only Japanese names on the waiting list so was a bit nervous about communication. The staff’s english was not that good (they just spoke Japanese to us most of the time). Tho their attitudes and gestures were very polite. Food came surprisingly fast.

The Mapo Ramen was delicious, especially after a hike up the mountain and back.