Located in the Ibaraki suburb between Osaka and Kyoto, Ocha Ohana Montblanc is a gorgeous all-vegan dessert cafe that you can't miss. Despite being a bit off the beaten path, it only takes around 30 minutes to reach from either of the major cities.
The food here is prepared to perfection with painstaking attention to details. The seasonal vegan parfaits are easily the stars of the show here. Meticulously constructed with countless layers of high-quality, vegan ingredients, these parfaits are works of art on a plate. The flavour rotates regularly, so be sure to check their social media for the current offering. This one I tried is a strawberry and sakura parfait. There are a total of 16 elements with contrasting flavours and textures like an edible sakura-flavoured leaf, matcha mochi and sakura chestnut montblanc.
Other than parfait, you’ll also find other seasonal desserts and savoury dishes like pasta and salad. I tried the tomato soup lotus root pasta dish which comes with a muffin and a vinegar soda.
The cafe is just as beautiful as the food. As soon as you step into the second-floor dining area, you're greeted by a breathtaking view of the entire ceiling covered in a kaleidoscope of dried flowers.
A few tips for your visit: the cafe only accepts cash, so come prepared. They have limited operating hours for dine-in, only opening two days a week at the time of writing. And due to the tiny size with just three tables upstairs, I’d highly recommend making a reservation for your visit. The online booking system requires a Japanese phone number. Given that you don’t have one, I'd recommend messaging them on Instagram to book.
