Vegan-friendly
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Asian
Honey
Sushi
A vegetarian sushi restaurant serving sushi, side dishes, drinks, and desserts. The desserts and drinks may contain honey, but no milk or egg is used. Reservations are recommended and can be booked online via the website. Please note that the last order for lunch is 2:00pm and last order for dinner is 7:00pm. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm. Last order for lunch, 14:00, last order for dinner, 19:00. NOTE: Due to circumstances, there is a possibility that hours will be shortened or closed temporarily. For details, please check the announcement on the official website.
19 Reviews
First Review by SotaroKawara
hwing
Points +998
Such fun creating your own sushi! - Edit
Secured a reservation in advance for a table for 2. Although there were still available seats when I arrived at 6pm on a weekday, the entrance said it was sold out so I’m glad I could snag a reservation. Seats about 10 people. Very serene and calming atmosphere. You take off your shoes and enter an all-wooden oasis of a space.
Read moreOrdered the Teori-sushi YOH and additional Black sesame tofu and seasonal tea set. Both dishes lended themselves to a really unique and fun way to eat delicious food! Really loved the concept of make-your-own-sushi! Very creative process. Also deceptively very filling.
The restaurant seemed to have been operated by one woman, who was also very nice!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-13
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mangomania
Points +121
Outstanding vegan sushi - Edit
Delicious fresh organic vegan sushi, with a warm welcome from the chef. Do not miss this creative and lovely restaurant!
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Kristinchikus
Points +154
One of the best places in Kyoto - Edit
This is one of the most interesting and delicious places I've ever been. It’s a place that truly allows you to get to know Kyoto. I’m honestly overwhelmed with emotion when I think about the fact that such a café exists. This is a unique spot that absolutely deserves a Michelin star. I’m grateful to the chef, who is probably also the owner—I’m not sure—thank you for this amazing experience. You are like a true artist, a creative individual who crafts works of art. Thank you for making it all vegan!
Read moreI was amazed that only one person works here, yet they manage everything perfectly. This deserves respect and admiration.
Let me describe it in order:
- To enter the café, you walk down a narrow path surrounded by beautiful greenery; it feels like something out of a fairy tale.
- The chef greets you, you take off your shoes, and put on comfortable slippers.
- Inside an old traditional Japanese house, everything is made of wood. It’s a beautiful minimalist interior with a Japanese garden and a view of lovely moss-covered stones.
- I liked the design of the menu; it’s well done.
- We were served a prepared set so we could make our own rolls. The nori paper was perfect, and all the ingredients were very tasty.
- We tried two desserts and cocktails. I wasn’t very fond of the drinks—they were too sweet for me.
I recommend this place to everyone. I would add it to the top of the best spots in Kyoto.
Pros: Sushi set , Desserts
Guest
leonmaj7
Points +44
What a great experience! - Edit
I loved everything about it. The whole atmosphere was amazing, starting with walking into the restaurant itself: There was a garden-like pathway.
Read moreThe food was so tasty and had many different flavours and colours.
Rice can be refilled for free.
I highly recommend to check this place out 😊
Pros: Super delicious and many variations in taste, Welcoming and caring staff, Easy online reservation and wonderful atmosphere
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Mariekevand
Points +11
Beautiful! - Edit
Tasted good, looked even better
Read morePros: Real Japanese taste, Varity, Hospitality
Cons: Low seats
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elbis
Points +36
Must go, incredible experience - Edit
Best dining experience I've had in Japan! Food is exceptional, every mouthful was delicious. Atmosphere of the restaurant is stunning too.
Read moreThe non-alcoholic beer I ordered was just a standard Suntory brand bottle (disappointed it wasn't something more special), but otherwise everything was exquisite.
Do not miss!
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itsrinokt_
Points +4475
BEST dining experience in Kyoto - Edit
My boyfriend and I recently dined at this place and were thoroughly impressed. The food was exceptionally delicious.
Read moreSeating is limited so make sure to get a reservation.
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flowtothesun86
Points +56
Best dining experience in Japan - Edit
Incredible, well worth booking this peaceful restaurant! The price is completely aligned with the quality and craftsmanship of flavour, presentation, and class of local ingredients. It’s so far out of the league, best fine vegan dining in Kyoto by far!
Read morePros: Taste, Presentation, Quality of ingredients
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DomOConnor
Points +20
Amazing food - Edit
Really great food and atmosphere. Seems to sell out quickly though to worth booking in advance.
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LauraGarcíaN
Points +141
Amazing food, Amazing experience - Edit
You totally need to book in advance. The experience is amazing and the food is mind-blowing. I truly love the concept and the taste of everything. A must in Kyoto.
Read morePros: The whole presentation, Tasty
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kylijshaw
Points +598
An experience - Edit
This was truly such a special experience. From the gorgeous entrance outside, to the cute low entrance door, slippers to change into, to the serene atmosphere inside and of course the food itself.
Read moreThe presentation was absolutely stunning and the flavours were so complimentary and unique (from a western perspective anyway.)
I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique experience and delicious food. Just remember to make a reservation!
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mysticsonic
Points +799
Truly unique, once in a lifetime experience - Edit
Visiting Japan all the way from Canada, this was a once in a lifetime dining experience for me.
Read moreThe entire event, from walking down the narrow path to get into the restaurant, to the ambiance of the interior, to the food itself was just a little odd and wonderful (especially for a tourist like me). The food was pretty much all completely esoteric, to the point I really didn't know what vegetable preparation I was eating - thank goodness the dinner came with a little "map" of what each item was. So much care was put into this food, it was all delicious.
Note: when we made our reservation, there was a section to note limitations. I did express that we do not eat honey, so I don't know how this impacted the outcome of our dessert. If you are worried about this, skip dessert.
At first I felt very intimidated to be in this serene, somewhat serious atmosphere eating food like this that requires you to assemble yourself - I didn't know if there were certain rules about the whole process. Don't be like me, just enjoy the process!
You must absolutely reserve your table well in advance, which was easy to do via their website - the place was sold out and only available to those with reservations the night we were there. Make sure you are reserving the Nishikiyamachi location, and not their other one as they serve meat there.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-01
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RainbowTrainy
Points +1232
Really great build-your-own sushi 🍣 - Edit
I had a wonderful time at AWOMB!
Read moreThe staff was super friendly and the venue was intimate and beautiful. The plating was amazing, and the taste was really nice.
The concept is that you get ready-made bites on a plate, that you yourself put in a nori sheet with rice. I ended up not doing that as much, but overall a good experience.
The flavour profile was quite neutral, and I wish the flavouring plate with wasabi, ginger, umeboshi etc. was bigger so that each bite could have more taste and depth.
Overall, a wonderful experience though and would absolutely go again 🫶🏻
Pros: Beautiful plating and venue , Very friendly staff, Tasty
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jbc94
Points +18
Amazing food and experience - Edit
Possibly the best food we have had in Japan so far!
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SJ738
Points +222
Incredible Make Your Own Sushi Experience - Edit
A unique make your own sushi experience that is a must-visit for Kyoto. Over a dozen different sushi fillings are beautifully presented, with unique combinations of veggies, fruits, and spices. Very reasonable price of ~$25 USD for the quality, but need to reserve in advance!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-19
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vegan.baddie
Points +875
One of the best meals of my whole life - Edit
I don’t even know how to write a review about this experience. If you can get a reservation, do it. We got the premium plate which was a little more expensive but so worth it. Everything was incredible. Service was lovely. The restaurant is beautiful. Sake offerings are perfect. This meal would easily be $100 pp or even more in many US cities. This was such a special meal that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Read morePros: Everything.
Cons: Nothing.
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Nattata
Points +365
A unique experience - Edit
Reservation required, you can do so on their website without much trouble, there is an English version. The shop is a bit hidden away. Definitely worth finding though, a sushi experience unlike any other. There is plenty of English support, including a menu that shows you how everything is laid out on the plate so you know exactly what each food item is. Try the dessert as well.
Read morePros: Unique culinary experience, Seasonally updated English menu
Cons: Reservation required, Last order comes quickly
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BettyWong
Points +181
Lovely Lunch - Edit
Had a lovely lunch here with my friends. Interesting diy hand roll concept. Each combination gives a different texture and flavor.
Read morePros: Lots of fresh vegetables, Tasty rice with quinoa , Reasonable price
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SotaroKawara
Points +21
fantastic vegan experience - Edit
It was my very first vegan restaurant experience, and absolutely satisfying. They have only one main platter on their menu, but it is like 15 finger food(ish) set with soup, sushi rice which has a hint of fruit flavour, nori-sheets in order to make your own sushi(Temaki-sushi in Japanese). The menu changes every month. It was impressively tasteful. Also it was quite fun to make Temaki-sushi with the unique materials. I think your non vegan friends also can be happy with it like I could.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-27
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-27
Pros: Nowhere else does this kind of sushi experience, Relaxing atmosphere , Tasty and beautiful
Cons: Visitors for only drinks or sides are not allowed, A bit difficult to find the place
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