Vegan Treat & Indian Food Uguisu: Fuefuki City (Vegan)

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Vegan Treat & Indian Food Uguisu is a bit different from your average Indian curry place. After living in India and experiencing the simple yet delicious spice of Indian home cooking, owner Ms. Yuki Takagi returned to Japan with a desire to recreate that same taste. Her curry offers a simple yet exquisite taste that would be hard to find almost anywhere outside of India.

When asked about her own history with vegan/vegetarian food, Ms. Takagi said her number one influence was a television character named Lisa Simpson. For those who are unfamiliar with this American cartoon, Lisa is a character who is an intelligent young girl passionate about social justice, one being animal rights which turned her vegan. To Ms. Takagi, this was one of the most inspiring things she had ever seen in her life. And from that day forward, she started her vegan lifestyle.

However, most of her customers are not vegans nor those of Indian descent, but rather locals with a desire for a simple yet spicy, healthy meal. The restaurant’s goal is to use only the most organic and natural ingredients, while also supporting the local community. Most of their vegetables are sourced from Enzan, made by farmers they know they can trust.

Although the restaurant focuses more on vegan dishes, most menu options are halal as well, except for some desserts that use rum.

Ms. Takagi can speak English and there are English menus at her restaurant. Stop by her restaurant today, just a 15-minute walk from Isawa Onsen Station!