Vegan-friendly
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Japanese
Take-out
Honey
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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
EddyMaya
Points +868
Nice little place but served me a non-vegan dish by mistake - Edit
Ippuko Tea House is a nice little place serving a range of Japanese dishes. There's a good selection of vegan options so I was excited about visiting. I was really enjoying my meal... and then I bit into an onigiri rice ball & found it was filled with tuna rather than pickled plum! I was obviously very upset about this error but they were very apologetic about it. It nonetheless really spoilt the experience for me. Would I return? Probably as it's a small business that's worth supporting. Just make sure you have got what you ordered before tucking in.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Tasty food
Cons: Delivered non-vegan dish in error
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SaffronSummer
Points +713
delicious - Edit
authentic japanese food with plenty of vegan options and oat milk, the food was just amazing and it’s clearly a popular place as it was fully booked from opening!
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Jemmyd
Points +46
Very cute & tasty! - Edit
Quiet & quaint tea shop. The tables were full when we went so we took some cakes and a tea away - it was hard to choose as most options were vegan! We ended up having Yuzu chocolate cake and Matcha blondie - such unique flavours!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Unique Japanese inspired flavours, Recyclable takeaway packaging
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thegreenjazzmonster
Points +299
Amazing little traditional Japanese tea house - Edit
Absolutely loved this quiet little tea house just around the corner from the Minister & just up from the main shops; an ideal location. Most options were vegan on the mains menu, nearly all drinks could be made vegan & most of the cakes on the daily cakes board were also vegan...so many options it was hard to choose! I got the tofu teriyaki mayo donburi bowl (with miso soup of course!) which was super tasty & a really good size portion, then I couldn't resist a vegan matcha blondie, which was yummy, although I think you'd have to be a bit of a matcha addict like me to appreciate it. Will definitely be going again.
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Was super excited to hear they were doing a Veganuary 3 course set menu & it did not disappoint! For a very fair £20, we had the most delicious traditional Japanese food unlike anything else I've ever tasted. For mains I had the Umami spaghetti; was better than any Italian pasta I've ever had! And for dessert the matcha zenzai, which was so bizarre to me, but really nice (though as in my previous review, I'm just a teeny bit biased towards matcha things!) Would definitely recommend & actually they're running the Veganuary menu into March so still plenty of time to try it!
Updated from previous review on 2021-12-09
Pros: Mostly vegan & lots of options, Delicious, high quality, traditional food, Good value
Cons: Not fully vegan, Limited seating (recommend booking)
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Saracen
Points +127
Gorgeous food - Edit
There is plenty of vegan fare here - it feels like a vegan place that does meat if you insist (unlike most places that are omni but will include a vegan dish or two on sufferance). Beautifully presented, really tasty
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great helpful staff, Everything well presented
Cons: Not fully vegan
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kirsty.g
Points +76
Lovely Japanese food! - Edit
We had a really nice, simple meal here! Loved the gyoza and miso soup
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grgi
Points +129
Beautiful Authentic Experience - Edit
I ordered the Teriyaki Tofu Teishoku dish and wasn’t disappointed, in my opinion the best dish to order if you want a variety of different taste experiences. The aesthetic of the restaurant and cafe is extremely welcoming and has an authentic & home cooking vibe. I also ordered a flat white which was equally as delicious I just regret not choosing some tea to have, they have a super wide variety of tea to choose from! Overall, easily one of my favourite places visited in York.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan options, Home comfort atmosphere , Attentive staff
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JemSiobhan
Points +48
Amazing food - Edit
The food way amazing, so many vegan options! Even as a picky vegan I managed to have plenty to choose from. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area and don’t mind a non vegan place. Staff didn’t seem as friendly though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-23
Pros: Lots of vegan options
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LinneaFröbergIdling
Points +58
Sooo good - Edit
Cost place, really good food.
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oh.olivia
Points +834
Amazing Japanese food! - Edit
So great and to be honest I’d give 5 stars despite them serving meat if I could. Delicious food, really nice little place with lots of vegan options and a whole dessert board full of vegan options too! Staff were lovely and you could book ahead of time which is useful since I was coming from out of town. COVID conscious too.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options especially desserts , Nice atmosphere , Friendly staff
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veggiemer
Points +32
delicious!! - Edit
i have been to ippuku twice and thoroughly enjoyed both of my visits, the staff are really friendly and the menu is varied. the teriyaki tofu is so good and comes with a bunch of sides. the gyoza are also fantastic and their iced coffee is great. they used to have a vegan curry on the menu which i really miss because it was so tasty, i hope they bring it back! the prices are really reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get, really want to visit again soon and would recommend to anyone :)
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, big portion sizes , friendly and welcoming staff
Cons: difficult to get a table at busy periods
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MaxFrVegan
Points +1210
Amazing food - Edit
I really appreciated the taste (except the choclate mousse which could be imrpoved).
Read moreOtherwise the plate was really well presenting.
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leandra_heather
Points +300
Loved it! - Edit
Great atmosphere and the food is great! My matcha latte was perfectly done as well.
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Knitasfuck
Points +62
Japanese love - Edit
I'd give them 5 stars if I could.
Read moreWe had our 3rd date here not long after they opened and have been back to visit many times since. The food is lovely with lots of vegan choice. I love tofu and there's so many tasty ways to eat it here. We love sitting out back in the courtyard although last time we went they were having work done outside so we sat in the restaurant. The restaurant is super clean and the staff very friendly. Go try their great selection of tea! Ooo and the cocktails, the delicious cocktails.
Pros: Yummy food, cute location, friendly staff.
Cons: None
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ChristopherDutton
Points +24
Fantastic, affordable Japanese food - Edit
I love taking friends and family to Ippuku, fantastic service and friendly staff. Their set menu is fantastic and offers a decent amount of choice. I really recommend the Teriyaki tofu!
Read morePros: Great choice of traditional teas , Cosy, Deliveroo
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spearb
Points +178
Favorite Restaurant in York - Edit
I WISH I could rate this 5 star (or even higher, but due to that being reserved for fully vegan restaurants the app would let me). Ippuku is one of the BEST places you could visit. The staff are some of the friendliest people I've ever met and are so willing to help adjust just about anything on the menu to make it suitable for vegans. There is a large variety of drinks and cakes if that's what you're in the mood for or a full range of dishes and sets for lunch/dinner. You couldn't go wrong with anything ordered here.
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spicyloli
Points +20
Lovely food and staff - Edit
I went here the other day after being recommended on google. The majority of options seem to be fully vegan and the ones we had were delicious. The staff were lovely and the decor is very welcoming. Will definitely be going back!
Read morePros: Mostly vegan options, Good atmosphere, Good prices
Cons: Not fully vegan
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KatieWear
Points +22
Amazing! - Edit
Thoroughly enjoyed my experience here! Beautifully decorated with lots of little details, friendly staff, good coffee and tasty food! Lots of vegan options (I ordered Yasai Maki from the specials) at decent prices. Can’t wait to come back to York to go again!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great atmosphere, Friendly staff
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deadpledge
Points +13339
A Taste of Japan - Edit
Myself and the family had a lovely evening meal here. The staff were very friendly and the service and ambience were excellent. There are lots of vegan optons including specials and we decided upon the teriyaki tofu, veg gyozas and zaru soba noodles to share. All the dishes were beautifully presented and flavoursome. The tofu being my personal favourite. We also ordered a refreshIng kuromamecha non-caffeine tea and a delicious peanut butter chocolate crunch to bring an end to a lovely meal. I highly recommend.
Read morePros: Excellent food , Friendly staff, Ambience
Cons: Advisable to book table
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kathrynsara
Points +72
Great choice and flavours - Edit
The menu is great, I was very excited to try lots of things, including different teas. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Love that you can buy some ingredients from there too.
Read morePros: Lots of choice
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GhostyEm
Points +215
Fantastic! - Edit
Don't be fooled by the name - there's a lot more than just tea and cakes! Really good vegan selection and lovely meal combos that were full of flavour and different textures. Small cosy room and friendly staff.
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Puffinclaire
Points +34
Delicious food, lovely venue - Edit
Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu, it was lively to have so much choice. The food was absolutely delicious and the venue is small and cosy with a lovely atmosphere a d friendly, helpful staff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Lots of gluten free options, Really good value
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richtaylor76
Points +149
Wonderful Vegan Japanese food! - Edit
Fantastic food and really good service. Just great!
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douglasplant
Points +42
Wonderful - Edit
This place felt like an escape from normality. Beautiful tea house with authentic tasting Japanese food and a calming aura. Would give 5 stars if I could. They so clearly understand veganism and their dishes are very aesthetically pleasing all round.
Read morePros: Lots of well priced vegan options , Vegan set menu , Vegan cakes and parfait
Cons: None whatsoever
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aikor
Points +58
Deserves 5 stars! - Edit
I understand why HappyCow reserves 5 star ratings for vegetarian and vegan restaurants, but this place is seriously GOOD! They serve authentic Japanese food (a lot of comfort food, like home cooking, but they have fancier dishes too) that is very hard to find anywhere in the UK.
Read moreLots of vegan and vegetarian options, and unlike most Japanese restaurants, they fully understand what we do and don’t eat. No sneaky bonito when they say it’s veggie!
Food can take a while to be prepared, but to me this is a good thing. It’s lovingly made for you and that comes through.
Portions are satisfying, service is friendly and, as you’d expect from a Japanese restaurant, polite. :)
Long live Ippuku Tea House!
Pros: Excellent food, Good value, Calming decor
Cons: None
Guest
MrBanquet
Points +461
Delicious Japanese food! - Edit
We had a wonderful time here today: vegan mayo Teri Tofu Don, ginger tofu box and two iced matcha oat milk lattes with vegan whipped cream yum!! The cocktails were DELICIOUS too
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options, Lots of choice, TASTY
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Dansweeney
Points +35
Great - Edit
Great food, best Japanese I've had
Read morePros: loads of vegan options
Cons: the tea was a bit cold but I think it was supposed
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