Vegan-friendly
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Japanese
Take-out
Honey
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese tea house and small shop selling a variety of Japanese foods and crockery. Offers a variety of vegan dishes on the a la carte menu. Non-dairy milk is available. Staff understand vegan requirements. Bright space with plenty of seating and no leather furniture in sight. Open Mon 10:00-17:00, Wed-Thu 10:00-17:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-17:00.
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55 Reviews
First Review by BigVeegs
Vegalisa
Points +190
Super top!!!! :) - Edit
So many vegan options to try and really approved! Tasty, unreal tofu and amazing vegetable gyoza. At least very delicious chocolate cake, love it!
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tofuflorence
Points +199
favourite restaurant in york - Edit
visited 10th june 2024
Read morethis place is amazing. they have many plant based options, i have been here a few times now and have tried different dishes, every one uses high quality and beautifully presented ingredients. a little slice of japan right in the centre of york.
Pros: incredible food, good location , many plant based options which are marked
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MollyRoseHartley
Points +267
Excellent! - Edit
I was looking for somewhere out of the way after leaving the train station and heading into York, popped into here just before 4pm and had an oat matcha latte and a brownie with miso caramel, absolutely gorgeous. Potentially the best brownie I've had. I will return as it's a lovely little place and staff are friendly, the food/drinks are great!
Read morePros: The brownie is divine
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LucyNorton
Points +280
Great food - Edit
Lots of great vegan options, delicious food and lovely staff.
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Dustysdad
Points +49
Fabulous lunch - Edit
We had a fabulous lunch at the Ippuku Tea House in York. Although they serve meat, there was plenty of vegan options- and as an added bonus, virtually every option on the menu was gluten free and the few items that were not GF were clearly marked. Great dessert options, all GF and vegan clearly marked. Charming and pleasant waitresses who were helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. I would definitely recommend this place for a delicious lunch, and it is great for vegans and coeliacs as well. Note that it is very small and, particularly if you want a table for 4 or more, you do need to book. There is a small outdoor area at the back for eating as well.
Read morePros: Lots of options for vegans, Almost everything is gluten-free, Lovely waiting staff
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staceythevegan
Points +652
Matcha pancake - Edit
A lovely little tea house with clear vegan options. The matcha pancake is fluffy and delicious. The added strawberry and biscuit on top were delicious. Matcha was very good and they have different milks.
Read morePros: Fluffy pancake was so tasty
Cons: Not all vegan
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_purpleperson_
Points +390
Delicious - Edit
Great little place. Vegan options are clear on the menu. At the start of the year, they also had veganuary specials that extended beyond January. The food is delicious, really wholesome and flavourful.
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J_eats
Points +172
Authentic Vegan Japanese! - Edit
Vibe: 4/5
Read moreCafe vibe is super cute. Great place for lunch or takeaway.
Food: 5/5
Ordered the vegan Shougayaki Set, Teriyaki Tofu Mayo Donburi Bowl and Garlic Miso Mushroom Yaki Onigiri tasted great.
Star of the meal: Garlic Miso Mushroom Yaki Onigiri
Dessert: 3/5
I got a vegan miso matcha blondie cookie.
Price: 3/5
Quite expensive for tofu on rice but taste and quality was really good so willing to go again.
Service: 5/5
Staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-30
Pros: Authentic Vegan Japanese Food, Staff
Cons: Price
Guest
PaulHildreth
Points +144
Popped in for quick bite - Edit
We explained we didn’t have much time so couldn’t really go for anything on the full menu and chose to go for the Onigri filled rice balls. We’d said we didn’t have much time and got very nervous about how long it was taking. When it arrived we had the throw it down our necks so couldn’t fully appreciate it but did enjoy it nevertheless, especially the pickled plum filling! Maybe I’ll just have to come back to try something else at my leisure. Staff were very friendly and pleasant
Read morePros: Number of vegan options
Cons: Time it took for a light bite to arrive
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LouiseMB
Points +343
Great place with lots of gluten free and vegan options. - Edit
Really lovely place with a very friendly host. Almost everything is gluten free and lots of vegan options.
Read moreCome here for a drink, cake and/or lunch.
Fabulous place!
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Lots of gluten free options, Friendly staff
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Jadexxx
Points +96
Great place - Edit
Great atmosphere and very much like the way a Japanese cafe runs- more peace and less loud chatting.
Read moreLovely drink options.
I didn’t get food though as I’m soy intolerant and there wasn’t an option that I could get for this.
I was told Japanese cuisine isn’t something I should go for due to that, but I use coconut aminos sauce at home instead of soy as it’s healthier and tastes even more nice in my opinion.
I would love for them to be able to cater well for soy free options, using coconut aminos and instead of tofu- use mushrooms for one option for soy free people.
Mushrooms are so diverse and there are even mock meats made from pea protein now that can be used.
Pros: Drinks, Staff, Atmosphere/ decore
Cons: No soy free vegan options , Not having coconut aminos on hand
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Caitlo
Points +176
Fave! - Edit
Went here everyday I was in York 5 years ago. Came back to town and was so happy to come back to this restaurant! All their food is divine and so beautifully presented. The staff are very friendly too :)
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Cbellison
Points +39
Amazing food and drinks! - Edit
We visited on a weekday on a whim and were really glad we did! The staff were so friendly and lovely. We went with a toddler and baby and they were really accommodating.
Read moreThe iced Matcha latte was so good and the Yaki onigiri was amazing. Definitely recommend. Wish we had found earlier…
Pros: Super friendly staff, Yummy food and drinks, Garden was really nice
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iblefuzz
Points +30
So yummy! - Edit
Tried Ippuku for the first time today and had a great experience. There are lots of interesting and unusual vegan options which are clearly labelled, including the regular menu, a set vegan menu, specials, drinks, and several desserts. Everything we had was delicious (especially the matcha blondie for pudding!). The food felt light and healthy, not too sweet, oily or artificial. The staff were all very friendly and the service was quick despite having a full house. The atmosphere was nice and quiet.
Read moreThe only downside is that it is very expensive (we spent £70 on lunch for 2 people). Note that you do need to call at least a day in advance to make a booking - we tried walking in on a Saturday right at opening time but they were already fully booked for the whole day, so we made a booking for Sunday lunch instead.
We will definitely go back and try more of the menu!
Pros: Delicious, healthy food, Quiet atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
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JaredRose
Points +76
Delicious food and drinks - Edit
Wish I could give this place 5 stars!
Read moreThe food is wonderful, the matcha is perfect, and the staff are lovely.
We have been a few times before, but yesterday we got their veganuary set menu, which I really recommend trying!
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Dressler127
Points +32
Delicious - Edit
2nd visit to Ippuku Tea House, last time was July 2022. Food was excellent again, with really helpful and knowledgeable staff. Would highly recommend.
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xskate-edgex
Points +1021
Delicious and delicate attention to detail - Edit
Superb authentic carefully prepared Matcha teas like no other in the region. Attentive and friendly staff. Intricate and delicately prepared dishes. Unique and delicious desserts (tofu caramel cake anyone?) and a cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.
Read morePros: High quality authentic matcha , Interesting and delicious vegan options, Lovely staff
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EmilyDarrall
Points +116
Very nice food - Edit
Cute cafe in York, vegan options on the menu and specials, as well as vegan cakes available at the counter. Food was really yummy, the tofu was especially delicious
Read morePros: Lovely food
Cons: A little pricey
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Rob-BFTI
Points +104
Good Japanese Veggie options - Edit
Lovely little place with authentic feel. Good selection of vegan options and largely gluten free menu. Food was very nice.
Read morePros: Good vegan/veggie selection , Lots of gluten free options , Authentic Japanese tea rooms.
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CatherinePalmer
Points +232
Top quality Japanese grub - Edit
Teeny tiny Japanese tea house in the heart of historic York. The food was so tasty and as always with Japanese food I felt good and healthy after 👌
Read moreI had the Teriyaki Mayo Tofu donburi with pickles and miso soup, AMAZING 🤤
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banananna
Points +391
Amazing - Edit
Possibly the best Japanese meal I've had! Everything was absolutely delicious, couldn't fault it! Would recommend to anyone and wouldn't miss it on a trip to York!
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ElinorYoung
Points +255
Lovely place and delicious food - Edit
Had a great meal here, there are nice vegan options and at least last year they had a whole veganuary menu!
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leilathomas
Points +18
Really good options - Edit
The food was delish, they could improve by adding more sauces available with tofu
Read morePros: Big food portions , A lot of vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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naomip123
Points +4723
Brilliant little find - Edit
Would give this place 5 stars if I could! Really tasty food, at least 50% of the menu is vegan all the time, loads of vegan cakes, friendly staff and a really authentic experience. You can also but Japanese products here.
Read moreWe have eaten the donburi before, which is very tasty. Today we went for cake and the chocolate and yuzu and raspberry and yuzu did not disappoint. A range of teas and coffees are also available (they even go so far as offering vegan whipped cream on the top of iced coffee).
To add to the uniqueness of Ippuku, downstairs there is a small library where you can borrow Japanese books.
Update: went back, had the tofu teriyaki mayo donburi bowl, which was delicious, and the chocolate brownie with a side of peach sorbet. Total YUM.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-07
Pros: Menu is at least 50% vegan, Friendly and knowledgeable staff, Delicious food
Guest
Cam
Points +2089
Back in Japan - Edit
Funny finding this place in the center of the very British York, it sent me back to Japan. Tasty food, all dishes have a vegan version.
Read moreLimited seating but nice staff.
Pros: Location, Service
Cons: Small inside
Guest
cjp_146
Points +53
Like visiting a Japanese tea house - Edit
Great choice of food
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-05
Pros: Great choice of vegan. Options and clearly labeled
Cons: Very busy - not always a bad thing!
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BGBAILEY123
Points +167
Wonderful authentic Japanese food. - Edit
This was a wonderful tea house with many things to offer. The food was wonderful and the staff are very friendly.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Authentic Japanese food, Friendly staff
Cons: a slightly small shop and restaurant
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