Hareto-Keto Raw Chocolate & Detox Cafe

Absolutely beautiful shop. The owner was so charming and she went above and beyond to help me try to get a Sim card. The teas were beautiful. We shared the dessert which was beautiful. It was stunning, I loved the cocoa nibs as the base. The chocolates were spectacular and so beautiful. Do not miss visiting this hidden gem. Once again thank you for helping me..

This charming machiya townhouse café exceeded all expectations. The vegan karaage with rice was phenomenal - crispy outside, tender inside, and perfectly seasoned. I paired it with their sake tasting set and raw chocolate, which was an unexpectedly delicious combination. What makes Hareto-Keto special is their commitment to local ingredients and honest preparation. The raw chocolate (their specialty) has incredible depth without being overly sweet. The preserved traditional architecture creates a peaceful atmosphere that feels quintessentially Japanese. Perfect respite after castle exploring, with food that's both nourishing and indulgent. A must-visit in Hikone!

I am from the United States, however, the owner of the cafe provided smoothies and chocolates during a Kyoto Yoga Teacher Training Retreat that I attended a few months ago. Each day we had a completely different flavor of a beautifully delicious smoothie that was made from fruits or vegetables! Her creativity and passion for good tasting, healthy food is obvious when you talk to her about her food and the quality ingredients she uses! While I did not visit her cafe, I intend to next time I am in Japan. I would highly recommend visiting her to try her chocolates as well! Her chocolates have the cutest shapes and are made with nutritious ingredients.

A lovely little oasis hidden away from the busy tourist street. The building is beautiful and owner is really lovely and friendly. We had the vegan karaage with cacao salt, and the berry&chocolate cake which were both absolutely delicious. Even my non-vegan dad loved it.

As I am not a vegan, I was rather skeptical initially but I was blown away by their Acai bowl. It was not only visually pleasing, the taste was amazing. It was served cold. You have to try their chocolate cake as is hand made and not found elsewhere. The taste is just unique. The owner is a very friendly lady but the shop is tucked away from the bustling street so you may think you are in the wrong direction. It is rather hidden but if you are a vegan, you will love it, even if you are not, you will find the desserts good.

A superb experience in very traditional surroundings. The curry was unbelievably rich in taste and the desserts were amazing. The owner was lovely as well and she obviously knows how to do amazing things with chocolate.

Friendly staff. Quiet setting with nice views of the garden. I ordered the vegan lunch set (soup curry and raw chocolate cake/brownie). The main dish was a bit salty for my taste but the vegetables were fresh. The desert was ok, not too sweet. I also ordered the raw hot chocolate. Has a hint of spice. If you like cocoa and dark chocolate, I recommend to try. It was creamy but cannot be consumed too quickly. The portion sizes could have been bigger.

The food was excellent, delicious and well-presented, with local produce. (Gratefully, they don't use the five pungents). The ambience and vibe were absolutely lovely. The owner and staff were friendly and kind and interesting. Easy location. Can't recommend it enough.