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. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm, 6:00pm-7:00pm.
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445 Reviews
First Review by kat.ross
guytp
Points +119
Western Comfort Food - Edit
I had the burger, a side of Japan fried chicken and the ice cream sundae for desert. Food was average Western comfort food. It hit the spot for what I was looking for - but was far from amazing. That being said in Japan this was a rare visit on my travels and the JFC was good. I’d definitely visit again if in Kyoto. Friendly staff, quick service, very good central location.
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PaigeLawton
Points +22
Pancakes to die for!!! - Edit
I would do absolutely anything to eat the strawberry pancakes forever! Massive thank you to the kitchen team for making these up for us after they'd sold out!!! You made my day 🥰
Read morePros: Great service, Delicious burger, Pancakes!!!
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indorock
Points +292
The pancakes are amazing - Edit
Never did I think that you could veganise super fluffy Japanese pancakes, but they do an amazing job here. So damn good. I could go back here many times and try everything on the menu.
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pacey
Points +20
Delicious Vegan Options - Edit
I tried the vegan ultimate cheeseburger and it was great!
Read morePros: Fast service, Great food, Multiple vegan options
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benshacklady
Points +62
Tasty burgers and good atmosphere - Edit
Had a fried seitan burger, was simple but done well and tasted really good. Nice smooth beer too. Located in a nice spot just off Shinkyogoku shopping street in Kyoto. Cozy vibes and friendly staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-23
Pros: Tasty and nutritious burgers , Cool, rustic cozy vibe with lots of seating, Located in a good area
Cons: Sides came well after the mains, Very salty fries, a pro if you like salty fries
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samgehrke3
Points +54
Not bad! 3.5* - Edit
Inside the cafe was really cute and the service was lovely too! I thought the food was pretty good but honestly nothing super special, and a bit more pricey compared to other options available in Kyoto so it didn’t feel super worth stopping in. The matcha latte was great though!!
Read morePros: Matcha latte
Cons: A bit pricier than other options
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SandraMirey
Points +21
Los mejores pancakes de Japón - Edit
Comimos en varias ocasiones allí, el camarero Jun nos explicó la versión de los platos típicos que han versionado.
Read moreMuy recomendado el probar el Kara Age (soja jugosa con dashi vegetal rebozada en almidón y frita) y los heavenly pancakes.
Pros: Buenas porciones, Jugoso y sabroso
Cons: Precio alto (precio con y sin impuestos en carta)
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cristianac
Points +90
Limited menu but decent - Edit
The cutlet burger was good, didn’t love the teriyaki soy chicken. Pancakes were very good - not too sweet but more of a bread consistency than I expected (I don’t typically love pancakes but I liked this about them). One of the pricier meals we’ve had in Kyoto
Read morePros: Service, Pancakes lived up to the hype
Cons: Pricey , Limited options
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woutergm
Points +187
Good menu and service - Edit
Tasty vegan fastfood. The place fills up quickly. Excellent servicd
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lgal
Points +51
Fave meal in Kyoto - Edit
Favourite meal in Kyoto. They have a couple of GF options, namely the salads and they have a tofu based omelette. My salad had the omelette and chicken style nuggets which were tasty. Fries were also vegan and GF. We went at lunch and no queue.
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ErinJordanna
Points +406
American style vegan food - Edit
I went for the matcha pancakes but they were sold out 😢 I did enjoy the heavenly pancakes though! We tried the soy cutlet burger (was yum) and fries. Could miss out on the karaage as it's not the best soy meat I've had - I recommend adding mayo for dipping sauce. The creamy soda was so good! If you're from Australia, it is like a "spider" drink.
Read morePros: All vegan, Quick service, Filling
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LangdonAlger
Points +39
Warm atmosphere, beautiful food - Edit
We first came to Ain Soph Journey in 2018, and it really hasn't changed at all, much to our delight! Unfortunately, some of the menu items I remember loving (i.e. the pancakes) are unavailable right now due to limited access to ingredients, but honestly, there's enough deliciousness on the menu to make up for the absences.
Read moreWould strongly recommend the Green Curry and Brown Rice, it was so wholesome, very filling, and made me feel so much better after a gruelling flight from Aus! My partner had the Ripple Cheeseburger, which was also amazing, for those who love a burger/fries combo.
Also, PLEASE try the cream soda, it really is next level delicious.
Atmosphere and service are both amazing as well, the service ladies are always happy to help, and speak some English.
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LaureDeprez
Points +69
Good but not unmissable - Edit
The food is good (although I wouldn't recommend the karaage), we had the katsu-like burger. The cream soda is delicious. It's a good quick meal but not the best burger ever.
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quirk666
Points +222
A bit disappointing - Edit
A lot of the menu was unavailable due to restricted access to ingredients which isn’t necessarily their fault but it made the menu feel quite small. I got the ripple cheese burger which was very underwhelming. It was just a V2 patty, bun was dry and there wasn’t much sauce. Flavour was lacking a lot. The chilli fries were small, undercooked and only had a subtle flavour. The reason for three stars was the chocolate cake and whipped cream. Absolute redeeming moment of the meal. Whipped cream was so light and fluffy, the cake dense and dark. If you’re looking for a burger go elsewhere or choose something else on the menu.
Read morePros: Chocolate cake and whipped cream, Atmosphere
Cons: Burger very underwhelming, Small menu due to restricted ingredients, Pricey
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CA89SS
Points +2114
Bangin’ burgers - Edit
Both burgers were incredible. Beers were lovely and cold. Cheesy fries were sooo good and actually tasted like cheese. Karaage was not the best we have had in Japan but still good. They needed some sort of sauce.
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TabithaA
Points +4690
Very good - Edit
Friendly service
Read moreQuite busy but quite fast
Plenty to choose from, however they are having issues with desserts so don't expect them at the moment
Good burgers
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trashbaby
Points +230
Great burger - Edit
This place gets packed so we had to get there about 5-10 mins before it opened for dinner to get in line, because anyone arriving later got turned away as they were full. Can only comment on the burger but it was really good. Slightly pricier than some of the other places we ate at during our trip to Japan
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BeanByrne
Points +64
Avoid - Edit
I was excited to visit Ain Soph after reading so many great reviews. When we arrived a sign outside stated No Burgers were available. Disappointing, but ok. When we were given the menu, there were many post it notes stating items weren't available. That's ok, we chose what was. When we ordered we were told the coffee machine was broken... ok... we chose other drinks. Then we waited, and waited. We could see the kitchen from where we were sat. We could see three or four people working in the kitchen. Two staff waiting on tables. To our surprise we started to see burgers coming out of the kitchen. The sign and post it notes said they were out of stock! After a long wait two of the side dishes we ordered arrived. But no mains. We waited for the mains, but they didn't appear, we decided to eat the side dishes... they were greasy and bland. After another 20 minutes my food arrived but not my partners. We asked the server, she apologised and said it was on its way... I ate my food as it was going cold. It was ok, not worth the wait. After 45 minutes of waiting we gave up waiting for my partner's food. The waitress apologized saying they they were just starting to make it!!! Terrible service. Bland and non existent food. Avoid this overhyped establishment. Oh I gave it one star, but happy cow wouldn't allow that and added another.
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tofucourtney
Points +358
Lovely lunch - Edit
We went for lunch and while there were some things missing from the menu, I suspect a supply issue. Everything we got was delicious, I had a taco salad bowl and my partner had a fake meat bowl (can't remember the name) and we also got chilli cheese fries. I had a soda float which was delightful too!
Read moreLovely staff, fairly quick service
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AliceRobinson
Points +28
Limited menu available - Edit
On the day I visited they were unable to do burgers (I arrived near dinner opening time however it was a public holiday, possibly impacting deliveries). On top of this, they also have several menu items listed as "coming soon", particularly dessert options.
Read moreEnded up ordering the teriyaki karagge bowl which was quite oily but the rice and avocado was nice.
Pros: All vegan , Friendly staff, Quirky atmosphere
Cons: Limited menu , Oily faux chicken
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pdog1
Points +20
Meh - Edit
Out of 1/2 of the menu and flavor was lacking. I had the soy cutlet burger. Slaw was Mayo heavy and fries were soggy.
Read morePros: Good service, Friendly staff, Cute atmosphere
Cons: Out of menu items , Blah food
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EmiliaLouers
Points +785
a little disappointed - Edit
We had come for the pancakes but there was none, there were a lot of things missing. What we ate was still good but we are a little disappointed
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kylijshaw
Points +592
Yummy - Edit
Ain Soph had been on my list of must visits on our trip - the pancakes were what I was really after. At the time of our visit (September 2023) they were out of the pancakes 🥲 I think they were having a supply issue or possibly changing the recipe (at least I think that’s what their Instagram said) Just bad timing on our part!
Read moreI had the taco salad which was much more substantial than it looks at first glance. My sister had the ripple cheese burger and she enjoyed it as well. For dessert we had the chocolate banana parfait and oh my god. So good!! The chocolate ice cream was so silky smooth and paired with the whipped cream and bananas it was 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Hoping to make it back one day to try the pancakes!
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mysticsonic
Points +776
American influenced food done well - Edit
The Ripple burger was yummy! Despite this being a menu with more western influence, the amount of fries that came with the burger was a cute Japanese portion size haha! Probably a good lesson for us in the west! I was happy to be a patron a fully vegan restaurant (especially after seeing some horrible and upsetting things at the "seafood" stalls in Nishiki market).
Read moreOne drawback was the interior design - it was pretty spartan and a little dark on the lower floor where we were seated, but it was not an overly uncomfortable setting. I am just offering this knowledge as a heads up to those that put more importance on these things!
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Zerp
Points +25
Incredible food!! - Edit
Everything was delicious staff were lovely!
Read morePros: Tiramisu , Soy chicken , Chill space, great music
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JeremyFenton
Points +23
Delicious vegan burgers - Edit
Absolutely amazing, fully plant based restaurant.
Read moreWe each had different burgers, and all thoroughly enjoyed them, even the meat eater!
Pros: Delicious food, Great atmosphere, Fully vegan, no hidden surprises (like elsewhere)
Cons: A slight wait for food, but well worth it!
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Osnati
Points +44
Delicious and comforting Western cuisine - Edit
Generous, tasty and satisfying dishes. In the dessert section, there was only one dessert - a very soft and delicious chocolate cake
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-31
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