Vegan
International
Japanese
Organic
Beer/Wine

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. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-6:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm.


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12 Reviews

First Review by Vegeiko

Kittybiscuit

Points +8638

Vegan
28 Oct 2024

Savoury porridge is interesting but ultimately not for me

They have a set option for lunch. It was savoury porridge with some sides. I really enjoyed the tofu side. They were interesting and the vegetables and pickles were great too. The savoury porridge was nice to begin with, but I wasn’t enjoying it at the end. That is on me though, not the cafe. I wanted to try foods that I don’t eat in Melbourne. The staff were really nice.

The cafe is cute and the staff are welcoming and kind.

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-28

Birgit

Points +1801

Vegan
22 Oct 2024

Peaceful Oasis

After a busy walking day in Kyoto this place offers a tranquil atmosphere. The seating area is small and in the same room you’ll find a selection of eco clothing ( designed by one of the chefs ) and organic cosmetics. The set menu comes with a big bowl of savory rice porridge and lots of side dishes. It was just a perfectly soothing meal for body, mind and soul. The pomegranate kombucha was served on ice which made it so refreshing. To end we enjoyed a small plate of raw dessert which was neither too sweet nor too heavy. The kind ladies working the shop made us feel very welcome with their warm politeness. Loved the ethereal music.

su-

Points +18

Vegan
25 Aug 2024

A very relaxing interior that seems to connect with the earth.

Food is so beautiful and delicious!
Goods and clothes that are good for the body and the environment.

We enjoyed eating, shopping, and relaxing!!

AngeVP

Points +138

Vegan
17 Aug 2024

Un moment relaxant et apaisant

Repas aussi dépaysant que délicieux. Le personnel est adorable et l'ambiance relaxante.
J'ai beaucoup aimé ce moment d'accalmie 🤝

p.skillz

Points +504

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Overall it was OK but we went to better places in Kyoto

I called in for lunch and tried their porridge set meal. I quite enjoyed the side dishes but wasn't overly keen on the actual savoury porridge dish. I tried one of their raw cakes and it was quite hard to eat as it was still frozen in the middle.

Overall it was OK but we went to better places in Kyoto.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-01

Pros: Friendly staff, Healty food

Goggin

Points +172

Vegan
24 May 2024

Gut friendly organic super food

To find vegan food in Japan is one thing but to find traditional organic Japanese food is another, this meets flavour, gut friendly, refreshing Japanese style food. 10/10 and reasonable price

Pros: Service , Cute shop, Food slaps

Lelolu

Points +248

Vegan
09 Feb 2024

Attention to detail 10/10

We loved our visit to Fune! Service was so friendly & food was a beautiful experience of flavour & presentation.

The rice pudding was a lot of fun, plus the sweet soup was a delicious treat.

We loved everything about this beautiful space.

Plus the tea was delicious 🤍

Pros: Japanese porridge

thiagoluis

Points +125

Vegan
25 Jan 2024

Perfection

This was my favourite dish so far. Completely, meticulously created and healthy too, just WOW!!! #Veganuary

Pros: Flavour, Presentation, Healthy

OanaValeriaSerban

Points +435

Vegan
04 Nov 2023

Japanese Poridge

They have 2 options for food : one sour and one sweet. The porridge was really good.
They also have nice desserts.

Pros: Super nice stuff , Food and beverage are good also

Tsukimi

Points +5144

Vegan
15 Jan 2023

Japanese traditional food at its best!🌱

I am a big fan of Shojin Ryori so I was curious when I saw it as NEW place on the map.
Unique flavours you can’t find anywhere else.
I wish there would be more vegan places like this which make authentic healthy Japanese cuisine!!
The staff was very friendly, explained the dishes and even presented me an organic mandarine!
The shop sells a lot of eco friendly products and clothing as well. And they play very chill meditative music, so you get a body and mind experience!

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-15

Pros: Healthy ingredients , Super friendly staff, Quite chill atmosphere

VegAroundtheWorld

Points +131

Vegetarian
02 Dec 2022

Vegan and Gluten Free

There is only one meal option available - porridge and vegetables for 1500 yen. It was very good! The staff was kind and helped explain what we were eating. They also sell beauty supplies and gift items.

Vegeiko

Points +3132

Vegetarian
25 Nov 2022

Cozy vegan oasis in Kyoto!

Had a most amazing vegan chai with cardamom water, if you love organic, natural, ethical products and amazing vegan sweets this place is a must-go!! Occasionally holds special exhibitions upstairs too!




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