Il riccio is a charming, vegan cafe with a relaxing atmosphere and friendly service. It's a great choice if you are heading to Himeji Castle as it's located in between the Castle and Himeji Station. Keep in mind that the shop section may sell some non-vegan products, so it's best to check the ingredients and double-confirm with staff.
They offer 2 main lunch sets until 3:30, the monthly changing set meal and the baked Japanese taro soy milk gratin. I chose the latter which was served with bread and salad. The bake is creamy with soft Japanese yam and soy meat bolognese sauce inside, and it’s delicious when spread on bread. For desserts, they use organic flour from Japan and avoid using white sugar. You’ll find options like matcha flan, gateau chocolate cake and gelato .
