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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. Open Fri-Sun 11:30am-4:00pm. Closes random days.
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Added by SusanRoberts on 11 Jun 2018
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50 Reviews
First Review by SusanRoberts
Birgit
Points +2027
Peaceful deliciousness - Edit
The lovely people running this new favorite place made us the most delicious, organic, fresh, filling lunch set ever. The sitting area is filled with books all around and the 60ties feel of the seating area is cute. I had the brown sugar ginger soy milk and it was delightful. Our lunch set came with rice and miso soup and gyoza. There were many small dishes on the plate: eggplant, salad, sweet potato, pumpkin, a veggie pattie etc. All so good!!!! For dessert we had Ohagi, sweet rice balls filled with bean paste and covered one with roasted green tea and the other roasted bean powder. Delicious. We loved the whole slow food experience.
Read morePros: Organic food, Peaceful place, All credit cards and Apple Pay accepted
Cons: No English restaurant sign outside
Guest
FlorianEvingar
Points +34
Super tasty take away rice cake - Edit
They look like mochi, but are rather a heap of rice with a yummy topping. Highly recommended!
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JohnGernon
Points +192
Hidden gem - Edit
This place is a hidden gem in Kyoto. Located on a small street outside of the city center. This small restaurant packs in the flavor with large portion for a great price. First of all the soy milk ginger brown sugar drink is next level goodness. The dumpling leaving you thinking about the theft time you will be able to enjoy them. The lunch set is full of flavors and fills you up! Some days I have to remind myself I need to try new places but I just keep going back.
Read morePros: Nice getaway from city center, Food is made with love and you can taste it, Reasonable price especially for amount of food
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linahrichiger
Points +512
Lovely - Edit
Very lovely place! The interior is so beautiful, I really loved the vibes.
Read moreThe staff doesn‘t speak much English, but is very friendly.
I had the changing lunch set, and it was absolutely beautiful - tastewise as well as aesthetically. For the quality of the food, the price is fair as well.
Also had two of their sweets (hazelnut and roasted soy flour). They were very tasty as well! :)
Pros: All vegan, Nice interior, Good quality food
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Mellifluoust
Points +807
Beautiful bento - Edit
Cute little place serving high quality vegan bento, curry and lunch sets. We ordered the bento for around 1000.
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tokyonick
Points +274
LOVE this place - Edit
The food is excellent, the room is cute, the people are super nice. Don’t miss the ohagi balls.
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Marnix
Points +15
Wow! - Edit
What a welcoming place! A bit hidden but a real gem.
Read moreWe enjoyed the vegan set menu which was really from a high level. Everything on our plate was fresh, well prepared and absolutely delicious. The best vegan menu we had in Kyoto for a price that can't be beaten. While waiting we were listening to some good music from The Pascals, a Japanese band with outstanding musicians. I never heard of them but the 2 owners were very enthusiast about this group. me too know.
Find out for yourself what a great place this is and on top get to know some Japanese music!Make this place known, they deserve it!
Pros: Great food!, Nice ambiance., Cheap for what you get.
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LoanaDamianiMartinez
Points +27
Amazing vegan set!!! - Edit
We try a vegan set of the day, the presentation was so acurate and the flavors and dishes were perfect.
Read moreWe left our bag in they restaurant with the keycards of our hotel and they come to our hotel and return it to us!
Thx a lot!!!
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BlairGabrielHirst
Points +16
Lovely little cafe - Edit
The cafe itself has an indie feeling and is very cosy with books lining the walls. Though there was only one member of staff there when we went she was very friendly and polite and cooked our food quickly. I had a curry and soup, and my mum had the miso soup with vegetable dishes. The presentation was beautiful and each dish was brought out to use at just the right time so we could enjoy them separately. The price was very reasonable considering how brilliant it tasted. We left feeling full but not stuffed. Overall, it was thoroughly enjoyable to eat in this charming little cafe.
Read morePros: Lovely, friendly staff , Unique, cosy space, Delicious food with beautiful presentation
Cons: Absolutely nothing
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m@earthville
Points +9964
Tasty, cozy, friendly & affordable! - Edit
Hobodo is a delightful, intimate cafe with character, warmth, delicious food at great prices, and sweet and friendly service. Wonderful!
Read moreThere’s an English version of the menu.
Enjoy!
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wanderingalpaca
Points +19
great, fresh, vegan food - Edit
I've been in Kyoto for a month now and the vegetable-focused food was a nice break from all the tofu and rice I usually get. The food is excellent, and the cafe has a nice vibe as well. Great value for the amount and quality of food (for reference, I ate a large and filling lunch for 1000yen).
Read morePros: good value, friendly staff, nice vibe
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drifio
Points +21
Delicious!! - Edit
Delicious food! Cozy environment, good service.
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shaunthesheeplalalala
Points +28
Delicious! - Edit
Very delicious food, homely atmosphere, super friendly staff! Has traditional japanese food, wide variety of little dishes so you can explore the japanese cuisine in just one meal. Would definitely recommend going there!
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VSmile
Points +49
Best vegan cafe in Kyoto - Edit
Amazing food, delectable, delicate, elegant, interesting, wonderful friendly cute owner couple, chef, joy to the tastebuds, ever changing adventure, seasonal, organic, local, pretty, innovative, unique flavour combinations. Good price. Welcoming. I have eaten here many times over the years and it still is the best vegan cafe in Kyoto for me. Eco! Real oshibori. No plastic.
Read morePros: Wonderful set meal and lovely staff.
Cons: seating
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lemurcat
Points +389
Great Japanese food - Edit
Seasonal menu with curry or lunch set or lunchbox to take away. I recommend hazelnut ohagi if they have it! Good and interesting drinks too.
Read morePros: Many small dishes , Delicious, Affordable
Cons: On north side of street (map slightly off)
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bloodshot
Points +34
Unable to find - Edit
I couldn't find this place at all even with Google Maps app on my phone. :(
Read morecafe.hobodo
For some reason, our map was not accurate. We are sorry for the inconvience. We have now sorted out the problem. We look forward to seeing you next time!
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Nancy Cadet
Points +1042
Cosy vegan cafe In Higashiyama - Edit
Location: On the north side of Niomon-dori, a block west of Higashioji-dori.
Read moreThis small cafe has a book filled interior, 2 Western-style tables for four and additional counter seating, and offers a lunch set ( soup, rice, tasting platter ) a veg curry bowl , coffee, teas , vegan dessert . The tasty lunch set served on attractive ceramic dishes included eggplant, lotus root, carrots and several other little plates in a mix of marinades and flavors. This was a bargain at 1000 -1200yen. The day’s dessert was a selection of flavored rice balls: green tea, mugwort, etc.
Small places like this often have limited amounts of food prepared and when we stopped in on a different day an hour before closing time , we were apologetically told they had stopped serving!
Plan accordingly.
Pros: Comfortable , Delicious vegan food, Reasonable price and portion size
Cons: Open only Fri-Sun , Not open for dinner
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laurametron
Points +124
Delight for the tastebuds - Edit
They are only open Friday through Sunday, but it's worth seeking out this cozy little cafe. I had the lunch set, and it was totally delicious. There were flavors I had not experienced before. The menu clearly states that everything is vegan, and the menu is in English and Japanese. A lot of vegan restaurants in Kyoto have a Western-influenced menu, so it's nice to find a vegan restaurant where you can experience a more traditional Japanese style of food. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: delicious, good portions, exotic flavors, cozy, quiet, relaxing, friendly owners
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Eileen17
Points +128
Nice place! - Edit
Nous y sommes allé après être allé à Choice et comme nous étions déçus et encore sur notre faim nous y avons pris un dessert rapidement avant un rendez vous. L'endroit est cozy et le personnel vraiment adorable! Dommage que nous n'ayons pas mangé là à la base!
Read moreLes desserts étaient pas cher et très bons!
Pros: Cozy place, Personnel très agréable, Bon et pas cher
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brrrandl3s
Points +335
Great food, great atmosphere - Edit
This restaurant is my favourite kind of place to get food. It’s easy to relax, there are many books around so you can flick through a book while you have a coffee or wait for your meal. The food was super delicious, no complaints at all. They asked me if I was okay with 梅 (pickled plum) which was thoughtful(I happen to love it so was happy it came with my rice).
Read morePros: All vegan, Cozy , Delicious food!
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Cuthien
Points +53
Hidden gem - Edit
Amazing little cafe. One of Kyoto’s hidden gems. The lunch set was an explosion of flavours so every bite was a new taste. They use local, seasonal products so each time you go the menu is a little different. There was a lot of food for a really cheap price, and the owner’s were so friendly and kind. I went during Kyoto’s heat wave and their ice cream sandwich was just perfect for escaping the heat. There are also many classic books and manga for customers to read as they relax and eat. I highly recommend!
Read morePros: Cheap, Local food , Cosy atmosphere
Cons: None
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Hardatthepleather
Points +89
So effin cute - Edit
Bloody adorable little spot, had to trek a little to get there but glad we did. Food tastes as good as it looks. Recommended.
Read morePros: Vegan, Heaps cute, Serves beer
Cons: None
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SusanRoberts
Points +998
A hidden little gem - Edit
This is such a lovely little place! The food is very well prepared, arranged artistically, and every bite is a delight. I love that there are so many different flavors and spices used in the set selection, not all of them traditionally Japanese. To list a few, caramelized nuts on top of pumpkin, holybasil in the tiny spring roll, and veggies with cheesy sauce placed on a kind of leaf that adds flavor to the dish. For such nicely prepared and presented food, as well as a good amount, the price of ¥1,000 is really incredible. The menu changes frequently, but there is always a set selection and another entree or two (curry, etc.). There are also Japanese sweets and coffee, and some other options—I just head straight for the set. This was my second time visiting and the items included were different but equally satisfying! The owners are a very friendly couple, and though not a lot of English is spoken, it does not seem difficult to order.
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