Vegan
American
Pizza
Japanese
Organic
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Vegan restaurant at 538-6 四条上る新京極通中之町中京区 serving burgers, pizza, pasta, salads, a few Japanese dishes, plus cocktails and drinks. Reported closed, Jan 2018.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
538-6 Shijyo Agaru Shinkyougoku Nakanocho Nakagyoku, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8042
-
Loading...
-
- Cash only
-
-
Last update on 12 Jan 2018 by teafour2
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business -
Added by tenshi_imo on 14 Apr 2012
-
-
126 Reviews
First Review by rabbits_nom
darjeelinq
Points +79
Loved it - Edit
One of the best vegan burgers I had! I’m usually not a fan of soy burgers (since in my city they’re all plain and boring) but it was sooooooo delicious, even my mom who usually hates soy loved it! It’s really flavory and it comes with tasty salad and fries. I’d definitely like to go back to try the dinner menu if I happen to have be nearby!
Read moreGuest
Apa
Points +164
Delicious Burgers - Edit
I liked the food at Matsuontoko Cafe so much that I ate there twice during my two day stay in Kyoto. They had delicious burgers. The portion size might look a little small but it was filling. The burgers came with fries and salad. I had the Miso Katsu Kyoto style burger and Teriyaki Fried soymeat burger. Both were very flavorful. The cafe is in Nishiki market but not visible from the main streets. I missed it a couple times even while using Google Maps.
Read moreThe second time I went to the cafe I reached there at 11:30 and was told that they were not open till 12. I am not sure if it was just that day or permanent change.
Guest
JanineBarthel
Points +310
Love this place - Edit
We really like Matsuontoko. I've been several times and always left full and satisfied.
Read moreTheir burgers and sets are good and our favorite is the Miso katsu burger. I tried their lunch set once and it was actually so much and really good.
The chocolate pancakes are my favorite dessert because the serving is actually huge! Perfect after the rather small burger set. The prices are reasonable.
It's not the typical Japanese place but definitely charming and comfortable.
Location and opening hours are really good too. Check their website to see when they're closed.
Pros: all vegan, cozy, delicious
Guest
lipkel
Points +33
blown away - Edit
So far the best vegan restaurant I have been to in Japan, ranks very well compared to restaurants back home in Melbourne, Australia. Friendly staff, great food and they play Ghibli movies on the projector while you eat!
Read morePros: great variety and quality, great staff, I could go on and on... just go here!
Guest
EmmaIn86
Points +75
Good food, small portions - Edit
We arrived here a little before 6pm and, despite the hours on here stating that it was closed between 3-6, it was almost full. The atmosphere was nice, I thought the staff were friendly enough and spoke a bit of English too. I saw that previous reviews mentioned small portions so I had a pizza and a burger with salad and fries because I hadn't eaten all day (it was lucky I did because the burger was very small). The food was really good but if you're hungry I would personally recommend ordering more than one dish.
Read moreEDIT: I checked the cafe's website and the actual opening hours are 11:30-22:00.
Pros: tasty western food
Cons: small portions
Guest
ClaudiaMoore
Points +50
Great food but unwelcoming vibe - Edit
My husband and I ate at Matsuontoko Cafe last night and we really enjoyed the food. I had the pasta, a delicious spaghetti dish with vegan meat sauce and mushrooms and my husband had the margarita pizza. Both were great, portions sizes were good and the price very reasonable.
Read moreWe will likely not be back due to an unwelcoming vibe from the wait staff. We don’t think this is a cultural issue as this is our second extended trip in Japan and we have always received very friendly service everywhere despite the language barrier and cultural differences. We really didn’t feel welcome in this restaurant.
Pros: Delicious food, reasonable prices, good location
Cons: Unfriendly vibe
Guest
agadinmar
Points +28
Eclectic dinner - Edit
This place had very filling comfort food. Some American style and some Japanese. I had the teriyaki pizza and it had a lot of fun flavors. Great place when you’re craving a bite after you go out for a drink.
Read morePros: flavorful, fun
Guest
Veganitin
Points +289
Not bad - Edit
Despite small portions, slightly inattentive service, and limited choices at lunch, this place is still worth visiting if you are in the area because it still offers decent food in a nice, clean environment just off a busy shopping street.
Read moreGuest
blueswirls
Points +61
Food is okay - Edit
Food options are quite extensive but found the portions a bit small. The taste was quite alright. But it's a good option to eat at when you're in the Nishiki Market area.
Read moreCons: a bit expensive, portions small
Guest
Marlasai
Points +54
Vegan bar - Edit
Well located, food is occidentaly inspired: we tried teriyaki pizza and a rice plate with veggies and soy balls.
Read morePros: Teriyaki pizza! Good atmosphere.
Cons: Portions can be small, depends on how hungry you'r
Guest
AnnaTiefenbacher
Points +42
BEST PIZZA EVER!!! - Edit
The pizza is like tarte flambée.. it is awsome!!!😁😁😍
Read moreGuest
koshma
Points +24
Tasty burger - Edit
The burger was very nice though a bit small so I took the soup as well.
Read moreBoth dishes were tasty.
Guest
blackZora
Points +65
Tasty Burger! - Edit
Portions are a bit small but the Burger and Soup tasted very good! We just did not get the difference between the Single Burger and the Burger Set (which was more expansive but just had Salat and Fries included as well). Location looks a little like a dive.
Read morePros: fresh and cheap food , friendly and fast staff
Cons: gloomy location
Guest
LoCrosby
Points +46
Great! - Edit
I was hesitant to go to this restaurant after reading some bad reviews but I found it to be really nice and even went back two nights later. I had the avocado burger which was delicious (albeit a smaller size than you would expect but very filling) and I had pancakes which were really yummy. Both excellent. I found the staff great, even if they didn't speak very much English - I think it's pretty pathetic to judge a restaurant in a different country on that.
Read morePros: Really good pancakes!, Quick service
Cons: None
Guest
yannickjo
Points +65
was okay - Edit
For fast Hunger it’s a good located place, the waitress was nice and polite, but there are better places! Food was good, satisfying
Read moreGuest
ErikvH.
Points +1612
More fast food than real restaurant. - Edit
This all-vegan restaurant serves food that is pretty average. We had a burger with fries and a pasta. It wasn't bad if you're looking for a quick bite, but Kyoto has far better spots for dining. The place looked like a regular pub and I wasn't feeling the vibe. There was a James Bond movie playing loudly on a huge tv screen above the bar. Why?
Read morePros: located in middle of shopping district
Cons: staff didn't speak English
Guest
eee135
Points +868
Great vegan hamburger - Edit
Restaurant has a great vegan burger served with avocado and fries. The restaurant was located about 25 minutes walking from my hotel but I returned multiple times during my stay in Kyoto. I highly recommend eating at here during your visit. Regarding some of the service complaints posted, I think it may be more due to cultural misunderstandings than "bad service".
Read morePros: Vegan, Great food
Guest
shenxi
Points +108
decent - Edit
the food was decent and the staff were just ok. There are better vegan places in Kyoto but this restaurant is convenient if you're wandering the shops.
Read moreGuest
ChrisMai
Points +73
Nice with kid and lot of choices - Edit
Nice place to eat with kid (area dedicated), lot of choices of vegetables.
Read moreService wasn't good (first time is Japan).
Pros: Kids area Lot of choices
Cons: Welcoming Service
Guest
TomerWald
Points +24
שירות גרוע - Edit
האוכל נחמד מאוד. בישראל ההמבורגרים הצמחונין בפער טעימין יותר. אבל מאוד נחמד. יש םה גם פיצה פסטות סלטים ועוד.. הגענו שעה לפני הסגירה כשאר כתוב בפירוש שעד חצי שעה לפני סגירה ניתן להזמין .. השאירו אותנו בגשם ואמרו לנו לחכות למרות שהיה מקום בקומה השנייה ( לפחות 3 שולחנות פנויים) אבל העדיפו להשאיר אותנו בחוץ בגשם.
Read morePros: הכל טבעוני
Cons: מלצר מגעיל
Guest
kelsiphung
Points +52
Excellent et riche de saveurs ! - Edit
Le personnel est très accueillant, le cadre charmant, le menu varié et ses plats excellents. Nous y sommes retournés plusieurs fois pour tester différents plats et nous n'avons jamais été déçus ! Leurs fromages véganes sont incroyables, leur assaisonnement teryaki est parfait ! (Que ce soit pour les burgers ou les pizzas)
Read morePros: - Tout est végan !, - Les assaisonnements de plats classiques comme le
Guest
katmcc818
Points +17
awesome vegan burgers! - Edit
Though I really wished this place had A/C, they had some amazing vegan burgers at a very good price! Definitely recommend this place for lunch.
Read moreGuest
HaileyPoLa
Points +1118
Nice food, a bit hot in the restaurant - Edit
I was a bit worried before I went since I had read lots of bad reviews about their service, but the service turned out to be just fine.
Read moreI ordered a burger with teriyaki soy patty, which was delicious even though a bit on the salty side. The combo came with fries, salad, and a drink. The soy latte with caramel was also really nice.
I'd definitely go back and try other stuff next time!
Pros: food is nice, location is convenient , portion size is good
Cons: a bit hot inside
Guest
HollyRoseRobinson
Points +70
not so bad... - Edit
We were nearly put off by some bad reviews on service but it was conveniently located so decided to brave it. Perfectly nice service. Sat upstairs- VERY hot. Food decent for that fast food type thing. I just feel happy when i have a few places to choose from, nevermind a whole menu! Had a vegan burger with avocado. Comes with a miso/gravvy type sauce i could've done without but i'm a ketchup lady at heart so others might appreciate it more. V moist burger.
Read morePros: convenient location, fast food
Cons: upstairs is super hot!, v strict on last orders/kick out time
Guest
YokeMunLim
Points +1011
Decent and cheap food but there are better places in Kyoto - Edit
I have mixed feelings about Matsuontoko because I do go there quite often since it is located at a very convenient location downtown, but the quality of the food and service is pretty inconsistent. Sometimes the staff are quite nice but sometimes they are inflexible and aloof. The burgers, basil rice and curry are probably the best items in the menu. although bear in mind the portions of the burgers are pretty small. Most non-vegans I've brought here did enjoy the burgers though. The cakes are usually dry and too sweet. I would recommend getting the pancakes or matcha parfait instead. I wouldn't say my experience here has been entirely bad like some reviewers have suggested, but there are many better places in Kyoto where you can enjoy fresher foods of higher quality and better service. Overall I would only recommend going there for the convenience of the location and decent vegan fast food. They sometimes close unexpectedly so check their Facebook page ahead of time.
Read morePros: Affordable lunch menu, Super convenient location
Cons: Inflexible staff, Small portions, Closes unexpectedly sometimes
Guest
knivmika
Points +18
great! - Edit
Nice, cozy, friendly staff! Try the miso burger!
Read moreGuest
sosand
Points +24
The least friendly staff in Japan - Edit
The worst service in all of Japan. We ate here twice because it was the only place open late. The staff were not friendly either time and acted like they were tired of doing their job. The food is not good. The only reason for the two stars was because my husband really enjoyed the teriyaki burger the first night (but not the second night).
Read morePros: All vegan menu
Cons: Unfriendly staff, the food is not good
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 0 times.