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Mumokuteki Vegan Cafe
2F 261 Shikibucho Nakagyoku ~ : +81-752137733
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Japanese, Take-out, Fusion -- Additional Info: Vegan restaurant and cafe serving a large menu of Japanese specialities such as ramen, katsu lunch sets, omurice, curry, cake, parfaits, and more. Located on the Teramachi-dori covered shopping street. Enter through the Mumokuteki lifestyle store and go up to the 2nd floor. Has table, counter and armchair seating, plus a spacious area for families with children. Lunch is served all afternoon. Last order is 1 hour before closing. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:30am-7:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

UNO RAMEN - Sanjo
155 Okikucho, Sakyo Ward ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Asian, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Est. March 2025. Fully vegan & fully gluten-free sushi & izakaya style restaurant. The second store of "Gion Soy Milk Ramen Uno Yukiko" and is located in a renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse that is approximately 100 years old. Relax while eating in a tasteful space that retains the Japanese garden. Offers a variety of carefully prepared Japanese cuisine, including the signature soy milk ramen, vegan sushi that is exclusive to this store, and a house-made tofu experience where the tofu is made in store. Also has set menus that combine gyoza, shumai, sushi, tofu making, ramen and more. Hosts a "Yoga and Breakfast" experience event every Wednesday morning from 8am. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

AIN SOPH.Journey
538-6, Nakanocho, Nakagyo-ku ~ : +81-752511876
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Japanese, Organic, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Fusion -- Additional Info: Kyoto branch of Ain Soph vegan restaurant from Tokyo, opened here in 2018. Features plant-based fusion cuisine. Sample dishes such as mushroom hayashi rice, taco rice, and green curry with brown rice. For dessert try matcha pancakes, creme brulee, vegan cheesecake, or ice cream soda. Lunchtime food is served till 4pm. Note that a minimum is required for card payment. Often closed for dinner various days of the week so check their Instagram for details or call in advance. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Sun 6:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Ajiro - Maybe closed
Ukyo-ku, Kyoto Teranomae-cho, 28-3 ~ : +81-754630221
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: Shoujin ryori (Japanese Buddhist cuisine) and Japanese style seating. At 京都市右京区寺の前町28-3, JR Hanazono, or Kyoto bus stop before Myoshin 61,62,63. NOTE: Maybe closed May 2025 - please send updates to HappyCow. Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ayasai - 采菜
16-3 Nishinokyo Nagamotocho, Nakagyo Ward ~ : +81-7089401831
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Est. March 2025. Fully vegan restaurant near Nijo Castle. Offering different kinds of ramen with obanzai vegetables. Japanese sake is recommended. Tue-Thu 12:00pm-2:30pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Sat 12:00pm-2:00pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Bien - ビアン
6 Chome-583-62 Gojobashihigashi, Higashiyama Ward ~ : +81-9056589225
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Asian -- Additional Info: Vegan café near Kiyomizu Temple serving Japanese dishes and sweets. Menu items include two types of ramen (tonkotsu soy milk or kombu soy sauce), sushi, vegan egg sandwich, matcha chocolate cake, ice cream, coffee, lemonade and house special coconut matcha. Card payment only. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:00am-5:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Gallery Sun 燦
673-6 Suhamachō, Shimogyo Ward ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Small contemporary vegan cafe offering pastas, sandwiches, salads, cakes, coffee and specialty teas. Bookings via https://autoreserve.com/en/restaurants/fnbV2LT8Re3wv7xHk4Vn. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sat 6:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Planet
447-4 Kajiicho (at Kamigyo Ward) ~ : +81-755854868
Moderate -- Vegan, Pizza, Italian, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Fully vegan restaurant featuring pizzas and desserts, opened by the owner of Choice cafe. Cash only. Mon-Tue 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Ren - Kamigyo
28-217 Masuyacho ~ : +81-753848112
Moderate -- Vegan, Chinese, Taiwanese -- Additional Info: An all-vegan casual restaurant specializing in Taiwanese cuisine, in particular herbal dishes and hot pot. No onion or garlic used. Has other locations. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Ren - Nakagyo
12-7 Mibubōjōchō, Nakagyo ~ : +81-754968182
Moderate -- Vegan, Chinese, Taiwanese -- Additional Info: Casual restaurant specializing in Taiwanese cuisine, in particular herbal dishes and hot pot. Food is all vegan, no onion or garlic used. Mon-Sat 11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Vegan Terrace
44-21 Bishamonchō, Higashiyama Ward ~ : +81-757462188
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Western, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Vegan café in Gion offering ramen, soy burgers, curry, mochi, yuba yuzu ramen, vegetable curry, mitarashi dango and others. Previously vegan-friendly, reported November 2025 to be fully vegan. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

CHOICE
89-1 Sanjo Street, Ohashi-cho, Higashiyama-ku ~ : +81-757621233
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Pizza, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Western, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Gluten-free vegan restaurant located a short walk east of Keihan Sanjo station. Menu items include fermented vegan cheese (also for sale), veggie burgers, soups, brown rice risotto, organic pasta, quiche, pancakes, raw cake, smoothies, hot drink. No fried food. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 9:30am-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 9:30am-8:00pm, Sun 9:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Da Maeda & Lapis
36 Tamayachō, Kamigyo Ward ~ : +81-754655258
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: A vegan sushi restaurant. Has a several course fixed menu which includes sushi and other Japanese dishes. Reservations required three days in advance. NOTE: Please verify if still fully vegan. Reservations: https://select-type.com/rsv/?id=WHMAdJ-BFpg Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon 12:00pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 5:30pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Daitokuji Ikyu
20 Daitokuji Mae, Murasakino, Kita-ku ~ : +81-754930019
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: Daitokyu offers vegan Shojin Ryori. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市北区紫野大徳寺下門前町20. Reservations required. Mon-Sun 10:00am-4:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Fune Ethical Lifestyle
717-1 Fukuyacho, Nakagyoku ~ : +81-757462067
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Japanese, Organic, Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Casual vegan cafe serving porridge, fermented vegetables, raw cakes, matcha, tea and coffee. Menu is healthy, mostly organic, and probiotic-focused. Located on the ground floor of a traditional Kyoto-style Machiya townhouse, with an event space for rent on the second floor. Has a small retail section offering hand-made hemp clothing, vegan-friendly goods, and Japanese interior items. The business concept is “Born on earth, return to earth.” Last cafe order is 5PM. NOTE: Reported that retail section is vegetarian and not vegan. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-6:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Gen 玄
127 Keikaincho, Kamigyo-ku ~ : +81-8024009659
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Western, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Takeaway vegan shop offering biscuits, traditional cakes, doria, latte, pie, and lunch foods like sandwiches and pasta. Food is gluten-free. Location west of Doshisha University. -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Hachidori Table - ハチドリTable
438 Hachijocho, Minami Ward ~ : +81-752010083
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: Vegan restaurant and shop with vegan products. The menu changes each week. Check Instagram for updates. Examples of dishes offered may include jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce), udon in soy milk & sesame sauce, curry udon, soy meat cutlet rice bowl and vegetable curry with rice. Reported to be fully vegan July 2025. Dinner is available by reservation only from 5-9pm. Reserve by 3pm the day before via phone or Instagram DM. Reservations required. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Haku Un An
30 Yonbokatsu, Gokasho ~ : +81-774320700
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: Traditional Japanese buddhist zen cuisine (shojin ryori). Affiliated with and located opposite the Manpukiji temple and set in a picturesque zen garden. Serves set course meals in the fuccha ryori style. Reservations may be required. Reservations required. Mon-Tue 11:00am-4:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Hanbey Fu
433 Shōninchō, Higashiyama Ward ~ : +81-755250008
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: A fully vegan restaurant offering a set menu with various kinds of fu. Mon-Tue 11:00am-4:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Hobodo Cafe
Sakyō-ku, Shōōjichō, 452 ~ : +81-8073253697
Inexpensive -- Vegan, International, Japanese, Fusion -- Additional Info: 喫茶ホーボー堂 cafe and book shop serving Japanese dishes with international influence. Menu changes frequently. Meal sets service starts at 11am and includes miso soup with assorted little salads and tofu dishes. Serves Japanese sweets and coffee. Accepts credit cards. Fri-Sun 11:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Ichimonjiya Wasuke
69 Imamiya-cho, Murasakino, Kita-ku ~ : +81-754926852
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Take-out -- Additional Info: Est. around 1965. Shop selling only aburi mochi. Small pieces of mochi on skewers, grilled & served with a sweet white miso sauce. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Tue 10:00am-5:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Itadakizen
199-1 Nibancho, Kamigyo Ward ~ : +81-9060375692
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegan Japanese restaurant with branches in Japan and UK. Serves Japanese classics like grilled onigiri, vegan sushi, noodles, and tofu-steaks. Hours fluctuate so be sure to call ahead. Reservations recommended. Accepts credit cards. Wed 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kanga-An
278 Shingoryoguchicho, Kita Ward ~ : +81-752562480
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese, Buddhist -- Additional Info: A fully vegan Shojin-ryori cuisine restaurant serving traditional Japanese dishes and Shojin-ryori cuisine. Is tucked within a quiet temple with a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by picturesque & unique scenery of the four seasons in Japan. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-1:00pm, 5:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kitten Company
Karasuma St, Gojostreet 294-1 ~ : +81-753441591
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: Tea house also offering vegan cake and light food. No coffee or smoking. Sells hand-made art. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

KOKU Vegan Ramen Kyoto Ginkakuji
Kubotacho 16-3 (at 16-3 Kitashirakawa Kubotachō, Sakyo Ward) ~ : +81-7043421826
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegan ramen shop offering options like Premium Shoyu Ramen and Rich Sesame Ramen. Other available food items are Mushroom, bean, and vegetable gratin, Kyoto miso and soy meat rice bowl, Chunky vegetable soup (with pickles), and Fruit-packed acai bowl. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Wed 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Komorebi Kitchen
Kuenin Maecho, 673-1, Nakagyo Ward ~ :
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: Fully vegan fine dining menu. Ingredients are gathered from local farms. Collaboration with zero waste kyoto. Serves an 8-course menu filled with Japanese flavors and ingredients. Relocated from 128-91 Shimogamo Miyazakicho, Sakyo Ward. Fri-Sat 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Kousagisha Cafe
Kino building 113 Jodoji Kamibambacho, Sakyo-ku ~ : +81-757617707
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic -- Additional Info: Serves contemporary vegan Japanese food, drinks, and dessert in a light-filled, modern setting above an art gallery. Menu options include a generous sampler plate, pickled vegetables, curry, rice balls, tofu cake & ice cream, tea, coffee, sake, wine, beer. Operated by the owner-chef of the traditional yuba-don restaurant Hale in the Nishiki Market, it's a welcoming vegan alternative in northern Kyoto, not far from Kyoto University & Kyoto Art & Design College. Food served until 3pm. Wed-Sat 11:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

KU-KAI Cafe and Deli
695 Higashikawarachō, Higashiyama Ward (at Chishakuin) ~ : +81-755253181
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Indian, Macrobiotic, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, British, Brazilian -- Additional Info: A vegan Japanese restaurant. Serves curry, hot pot dishes and carrot cake; popular even among non-vegans. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:30am-9:30pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-6:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

L'atelier de Mie - ラトリエ ドゥ ミィ
214-10 Chojo Higashimachi, Kita Ward ~ : +81-9078805099
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Deli and cafe in a Kyoto traditional house serving Japanese bentos and sides for takeaway or dine-in. Offers vegan bentos with soy cabbage nuggets, chickpea spring rolls, soy meat patties & oatmeal patties with various side dishes and brown rice, as well as a vegan & gluten-free quiche and cookies. Gluten-free vegan bentos can be made upon request. Address in Japanese 京都市北区鞍馬口新町東入る下る長乗東町214-10 京町家OriOri. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Little-Heaven
8-29 Saganohirakichou, Ukyo ~ : +81-757772500
Expensive -- Vegan, Pizza, Japanese, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Fusion -- Additional Info: Upscale vegan restaurant located minutes from Katabiranotsuji station on the Arashiyama line, or 10 minutes from Uzumasa station on Sanin line. Single lunch is open Wed-Sat. Course meals Wed-Sun only. Closed for lunch when offering cooking course. Open with a reservation system for course meals during autumn months (October to December). Course menu includes an appetizer, soup, house-made natural yeast bread, salad, main course, seven pieces of vegetable sushi, dessert, and an after-meal drink. Reservations are required and can be made up to one month in advance. Make reservations through their website reservation page. Reservations cannot be made by phone. Limited to one to two groups per day. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Lu Cocon Ikuri
30-30 Shichiku Kamihorikawacho, Kita Ward ~ : +81-754943343
Moderate -- Vegan, Organic, Raw, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Beauty salon and vegan brunch cafe offering salads, soups, buckwheat noodles, burgers, raw cakes, tarts, sourdough toasts, and smoothies. Address in Japanese: 北区紫竹上堀川町30番地. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 9:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

MERCY Vegan Factory - Kyoto Station
Shimogyo Ward, Kamayacho 3, Elite Inn Kyoto Station B1F ~ : +81-7022842124
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Fully vegan restaurant est. Sept 2024. Serves vegan karagge (fried "chicken"), sushi rolls, kimpa, baked goods and desserts. Franchise location of MERCY Vegan Factory from Osaka. Located on B1F of the Elite Inn Kyoto Station hotel. 10 mins walk from JR Kyoto Station. Accepts credit cards. Mon 8:30am-5:00pm, 6:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Thu 8:30am-5:00pm, Wed-Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 8:30am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

MIMI - Vegan Sweets & Restaurant
361-14, 18-chōme, Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward ~ : +81-7093946168
Inexpensive -- Vegan, International, Japanese, Organic, Western, Take-out, Fusion -- Additional Info: Est. June 20, 2025. Fully vegan restaurant using organic ingredients. Serves pizza, hayashi rice, teriyaki "chicken", Bolognese, and sweets.' Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Mokumoku
87 Hoshinochō, Higashiyama Ward ~ : +81-757548805
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Western, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Vegan café and art gallery . Menu includes lunch sets, gluten-free sweets and drinks. Reported September 2025 to be fully vegan. Tue-Sat 8:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Natural Food Village
202 Shirakawa St ~ : +81-757123372
Moderate -- Vegan, Indian, International, Organic, Take-out, French, Fusion, Pan-Asian -- Additional Info: Est. 2001, the oldest vegan restaurant in Kyoto. Vegetables are purchased from nearby farmers. Music events and live performances. Has an English menu. Address: 左京区一乗寺築田町95 第一メゾン白川202. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, Tue-Sat 6:30pm-12:00am -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Padma
8 2-1 Shimotsutsumicho, Sakyo Ward (at Emisu Building Second Floor) ~ : +81-757087707
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Kyoto-style Japanese organic restaurant at 恵美須ビル, near Jingu Marutamachi Station. Serves vegan meals plus sake and herbal refreshments. Hosts music and events. Reported fully vegan January 2025. Cash only. Tue-Wed 12:00pm-7:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Pettirosso
Izumo Rate Honmachi 108-95, Kita Ward ~ : +81-755855455
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Vegan cafe offering Mediterranean and Japanese pre-fix menu, soft drinks, natural wines, sake, beers and spirits. Also offers house-made vegan cakes and desserts to take away and hosts monthly vegan events. Uses seasonal vegetables from local farmers. Fully vegan as of May 2023. Previously located at Tominokōjidōri Shimogyō-ku 92-2. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Rire Lien
64 Nishiirukagiyamachi Marutamachidori Nakagyoku ~ : +81-9058992688
Moderate -- Vegan, Italian, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Located south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Fully vegan restaurant serving seasonal vegetable food, Italian, Japanese, omakase course, Italian pasta gratin, kamadaki gohan & others. Drinks include natural wine, beer, tea. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-9:30am, Wed-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Saishoku Ryouri F - Vegan Restaurant F
327-2 Kagiyacho, Shimogyo Ward (at Enter Kagiyacho-dori Karasuma West) ~ : +81-757086978
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Western -- Additional Info: Adults only vegan restaurant serving a combination of fusion courses. Located a 2 minute walk from Gojo subway station. Reservations required. Wed-Sun 11:30am-1:30pm, 6:00pm-7:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Silver Backs Cafe
Higashiyama Ward, Tokiwacho, 459-15 ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Est. Dec. 2023. A cafe located two streets from Kiyomizu Dera. Casual vibe with a friendly, warm owner who can speak a little English. Offers traditional Kyoto style Obanzai set, vegan grilled meat set, nachos, Vietnamese pho, and more. Vegan desserts too including parfait and fried banana. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Wed 11:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-7:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Stardust
41 Shichiku Shimotakedonocho, Kita Ward ~ : +81-752867296
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Japanese -- Additional Info: Food is all vegan. Good ambiance though not suitable for large parties. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 11:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Stope. Vegan Cafe
Kamigyo Ward, Itchome, 855-3 ~ : +81-9011742072
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Western, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: 100% plant-based cafe offering both savory dishes and a wide selection of desserts, with gluten-free options available. The menu features meals like a 'Cheese Burger' (vegan), 'Curry', and a 'Buddha Bowl'. Also offers various cakes, parfaits, and ice cream, many of which are provided in gluten-free versions. Accepts credit cards. Wed 12:00pm-8:30pm, Thu 9:00am-6:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-8:30pm, Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm, Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Tardes - /タルジス
Yoshida ~ : +81-8047031667
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Vegan wine-bar that serves food such as mixed platter, dumplings, tofu-stew, chocolate cake, and more. Also serves tea and coffee. One drink per customer minimum. Cash only. Mon 3:00pm-11:00pm, Wed-Sun 3:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Tenryuji Temple Shigetsu
68 SuzukinoBaba-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku ~ : +81-758829725
Expensive -- Vegan -- Additional Info: Vegetarian food (Shojin Ryori) located inside Sogen Garden of the Tenryu-ji temple, Arashiyama. Garden admission fee is 500 Yen. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場68. Reservations required. Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Kind
2 Chome-84 Honmachi ~ :
Inexpensive -- Vegan, International, Organic, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegan cafe and health food shop. Offers mushroom & hummus on toast, plant-based eggs on toast, lentil soup, chia pudding, coffees and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 8:30am-11:30am -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Tofu Restaurant Seigen-in - 西源院
13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo Ward ~ : +81-754624742
Expensive -- Vegan, Buddhist -- Additional Info: Tofu restaurant serving yudofu (boiled tofu with vegetables and seven herbs). Located inside the Ryoanji Temple area, in the Seigenin building (a minor temple attached to the main temple and situated by the Kyoyoike pond- a 1000-year-old Koi pond). English menu available. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市右京区龍安寺御陵ノ下町13. Secondary number: +81-75-4622216. Mon-Tue 11:00am-3:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

TOVIRA – トビラ
38-6 Takano Shimizucho, Sakyo Ward (at Kawabata St) ~ : +81-8030683003
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Organic, Raw, Beer/Wine, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin, Brazilian -- Additional Info: Vegan restaurant with the concept of 'imaginary tribal cuisine.' Offers meals, raw sweets, house-roasted organic coffee, Brazilian Amazon fruit shakes, post gyoza & pastel, Eastern falafel, raw cakes and more. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

TU CASA -Zero waste & Plant based-
414-4, Miyagawasuji 8-Chōme ~ : +81-7054381488
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic, Beer/Wine, Gluten-free, Korean -- Additional Info: Small restaurant serving vegan Korean and Japanese fusion food, house-made drinks and dessert. Uses organic and local vegetables. Also has a zero-waste store on site. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 1:00pm-4:30pm, Thu-Sun 1:00pm-4:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Uno Ramen - Kyoto Station
901 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, 10F (at Kyoto Station Building) ~ : +81-757083387
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Take-out, Asian -- Additional Info: A plant-based ramen restaurant situated within the Kyoto Station Building. The kitchen specializes in 100% vegan and gluten-free soy milk ramen dishes. The menu features various ramen styles, including "Basic Dandan Noodle" (Tsuki), "Basic Soymilk Ramen" (Hana), and versions compatible with Jainism or Oriental Vegetarian diets (avoiding the five pungent spices). Other offerings include steamed gyoza, shumai, okara croquettes, and brown rice with soy milk cheese. Gluten-free beer and cola are also available. The restaurant maintains a strict policy against bringing in gluten or animal products. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Uno Yukiko - Gion Soy Milk Ramen - ぎをん豆乳らーめん うのゆきこ
40 Kameicho ~ : +81-755513954
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Additional Info: Fully vegan ramen restaurant serving three different kinds of ramen with a soy milk base. Has many allium free dishes. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Veg Out
west side of Shichijyo-Bride of The Kamo River ~ : +81-757481124
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Western, Fast food, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: River facing restaurant directly across the bridge from Shichijo urban rail station. Serves breakfast until midday, lunch from 12-3pm, cafe menu 3-6pm with last orders at 5:30pm. All vegan starters, mains, desserts, alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks. Check Facebook in advance as they will sometimes close early if sold out. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Vegan Izakaya Masaka (ヴィーガン 居酒屋 真さか)- Kyoto
446-1 Kichimonjichō, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-756002979
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Kyoto branch of a Tokyo-based vegan izakaya (Japanese pub or bar) tucked away in a side street. Menu consists of vegan fried chicken, gyozas, cold dishes like potato salad, rice and mapo tofu. Serves alcohol and some vegan beers. Mon 12:00pm-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Vegan Izakaya NIJIYA 虹屋
287, Minamikurumayacho Nakagyo ~ : +81-757417411
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Additional Info: Traditional vegan Japanese restaurant operated by Vegan Farm, which specializes in ochazuke, a simple Japanese dish made by pouring green tea, dashi, or hot water over cooked rice. Accompany dishes may include stewed shiitake mushrooms, house made Nijiya seaweed, and nama-fu, grilled gluten in a vegan dashi stock. Address in Japanese: 中京区南車屋町２８７ 木屋町会館１階. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 5:30pm-8:00pm, Tue-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Vegan Ramen Towzen
13-4 Shimogamo Higashi Takagicho, Matsugasaki ~ : +81-757035731
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Ramen maker established since 2004 and is fully vegan since 2018. Does not use the five pungent spices. Offers a few flavors of ramen, eggplant-sushi, cakes for desserts, and complimentary tea. Reservations for dinner are recommended, guests should use LINE app - no inquiries by phone. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:30am-2:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 6:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto
Nakagyō-ku, Umenokichō, 146 ~ : +81-8076036106
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Asian -- Additional Info: Vegan ramen restaurant. Also serves sushi, salad and appetizers. Reservations receive priority and are recommended. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Vegan Sushi Kyoto
Higashi-Kiamachi Bldg., Shimokoriki-cho, Chukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Japanese Traditional Style Obanzai-gozen and Sushi Set -- Additional Info: Est. March, 2025. Sister store of Vegan Sushi Tokyo. Fully vegan restaurant serves Obanzai-Gozen and traditional sushi set using vegetables and other ingredients unique to Japan. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-3:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

VeganLife SoiSoi
44 Shin-Mito Kurochi, Kyotanba-cho, Funai-gun - 船井郡京丹波町新水戸黒地44−番地 ~ : +81-9012213693
Moderate -- Vegan, International, international cuisine -- Additional Info: Est. April 2023. A vegan restaurant in nature in the countryside. Serves lunch, sweets and drinks. Has an international cuisine of the month, including Indian, Greek, Chinese, etc. (Difficult to find. If you need help, DM. Please send HappyCow an update if you know their hours.) Reservations required. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Vegginy
611 Tachibana-cho, Nakagyo-ku -京都市中京区橘町611番地 バインオークトゥエルブ地下南側, (at Northwest of Sanjo-Kawabata) ~ : +81-757464222
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Take-out, Asian -- Additional Info: Restaurant with a selection of sandwiches, burgers, and sweet treats. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-3:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Zirael Vegan Restaurant
Higashiyama Gionmachi Kitagawa 313-7 ~ : +81-5058734845
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Uses only 100% plant-based ingredients, with a focus on carefully selected Kyoto vegetables from producers all over the country. Gluten-free choices are available. The lunch menu changes every day but could include salads, soups, dumplings, desserts and drinks. Address in Japanese: 祇園町北側313-7. Mon-Sat 12:30pm-7:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)