Vegan
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Vegan Japanese restaurant with branches in Japan and UK. Serves Japanese classics like grilled onigiri, vegan sushi, noodles, and tofu-steaks. Hours fluctuate so be sure to call ahead. Reservations recommended. Open Thu-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, 6:00pm-9:30pm.
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83 Reviews
First Review by kat.ross
petethefrog
Points +113
Worth the trip here - Edit
The food was incredible. A mix of daily specials and the existing menu. Cash only so make sure to bring cash. The ginger tea was delicious and the setting is a beautiful traditional house.
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Nameless_Demon
Points +312
Excellent, just make sure to make a reservation - Edit
There is really nothing negative to say about Itadakizen. The food is great and worth the price in my opinion, the service is professional, and the vibe is classy. It does require reserving at least 3 days in advance, so make sure to do so.
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KnarV
Points +25
Delicious food for the soul & eye - Edit
When you stay in Kyoto and are looking for a good restaurant, look no further. The ambience is as nice as the amazing food!
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amelia_r
Points +108
a must go - Edit
this was kind of a treat yourself meal, as you need a reservation and it’s a little bit pricier than most places, but well worth it. i ordered the dolsot bibimbap, tofu steak, ginger tea, and their ice cream with plum sauce. ambience was there, flavors were there, service was there. really a nice experience!
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yumchadong
Points +5559
Lovely - Edit
Had a lovely dinner here and I was generally pleased with our order. However, the hot stone bibimbap didn’t meet my expectations as the stone wasn’t hot enough to crisp the rice at the bottom. Additionally, I think that a bit louder music would have enhanced the ambience which was somewhat awkward with everyone listening in to each other’s conversation.
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NarayanDas
Points +279
Very calm and place - Edit
Nice place, atmosphere, staff...it was not overcrowded.
Read morePros: Place, Staff, Food
Cons: Not so many choices, No ramen (broth) just veg soup
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SimonPitts
Points +230
Perfect Japanese dining experience! - Edit
We booked this restaurant after reading the reviews and we weren't disappointed.
Read moreThe restaurant a traditional wooden Kyoto 'house' in a quiet residential area. The interior is beautiful - understated and elegant (and the choice of background music was perfect too).
The menu is somewhat limited but like many people there we decided to order a variety of side dishes and one main rice bowl.
All dishes were delicious and flavourful. We particularly loved the fried courgette, smoked tofu, and the rice bowl.
Highly recommended if you want to enjoy fantastic Japanese food in a traditional Kyoto setting then this is the place to go.
Pros: Everything!, The restaurant
Cons: Menu is a little limited
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AngeVP
Points +138
An absolute masterclass 🤝 - Edit
Je ne regrette absolument pas d'y être allé la veille de mon départ, c'est une adresse à ne pas louper ! Sûrement l'une des meilleures à Kyoto d'ailleurs !
Read moreIls ont un restaurant à Paris également que je n'hésiterai pas à tester lors de mon prochain passage à la capitale.
PS : Le bibimbap est délicieux !!!!!
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XsecretlightX
Points +54
Amazing atmosphere - Edit
The place is tucked away in a little machiya and was so cool. The food was also great. The seasonal broccoli dish was my favorite. I also loved the bibimbap and emmen. The black sesame pudding was also incredible.
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JakubNadolny
Points +286
Great and delicious - Edit
Delicious and beautifully served meals.
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AlainaVince
Points +667
A Great Stop - Edit
At the recommendation of other reviewers, I went to make a reservation for dinner at this spot. On the website, it only offered a 13:00 time, so we reserved that for lunch. When we stopped by, we were surprised that there was nobody else there. So, not sure if it was an off day for them, or if their reservation system wasn't updated?
Read moreRegardless, the food was lovely. The emmen noodle bowl had a great savory flavor and more veggies than expected. The bibimbop was a little smaller than we would have liked (or are used to with our own American cooking style), but it was still densely packed with rice and thinly sliced veggies. This was the first time in a while I felt nearly full after a meal while traveling. Would definitely come here again.
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Merover
Points +135
Perfect stop, eat, enjoy and take your time. - Edit
We didn't bookmark it at first but we came across this little gem. If you want to eat here you need to get a reservation but this is insanely worth it, one of the best vegan menus I've eaten in Japan 🤌
Read morePros: Great choice, Classical ambiente , Great Service
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chappersandtheveg
Points +70
Beautiful food - Edit
The staff here are warm, welcoming and English speaking.
Read moreThe menu is small but interesting Japanese food.
Be aware that food can take some time as I believe there is a small staff who cook everything to order - but that was not a bad thing to me when the food is so delicious and beautifully cooked as it was. We enjoyed it so much that we asked to make another reservation a few nights later so we pretty much tried the whole menu over the two visits and everything was great.
I recommend you make a reservation because this restaurant is small.
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NickTustin
Points +1126
Great - Edit
- noodles in creamy soup - excellent!
Read more- olive shiso soy sauce ramen - great
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blueyes
Points +16
Best vegan springrolls - Edit
Service, food was the best. I love how everything is fresh..
Read moreThe ginger ale was made with fresh ginger and not bought store..
We were there on opening at 6pm on a Sunday night, no one else there so the service was great
Be mindful that the menu is in Japanese so we used google translate, which wasn't an issue for me..
I am staying in Kyoto for another 4 days so will be going back!!!
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anna2468
Points +64
1.5 hour wait - Edit
The food was tasty and fresh, but nothing unusual or unique. We waited almost 40 minutes for appetizers and almost an hour and a half for the main entree. I’m surprised that this place got so many good reviews as the service and exceptional wait time were not acceptable during my visit.
Read morePros: Fresh, tasty food
Cons: Long wait time, food wasn’t unique or special
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Hillian
Points +26
Just 1 word: delicious! - Edit
Great place, sweet people, delicious food and sake too. Also really versed in English, so easy to communicate with the friendly staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-31
Pros: The food was the best we had in 3 weeks Japan, Atmosphere: friendly and cosy, Very friendly staff
Cons: A lot of foreigners eating here.
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azuki_monster
Points +906
Good food in a touristy place - Edit
The food here is good, we shared a lot of tapas between two people. Just be prepared that this does not seem to be a place that locals frequent. The location is really pretty.
Read morePros: It's good to be in a all vegan restaurant
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CA89SS
Points +2138
Incredible sake menu - Edit
Cute little place but unless you are very lucky, you need to book. Only seats about 14 and on the night we went there were people already queuing to get in. Food was traditional and delicious. Lighting was very conducive to a romantic dinner. Sake menu was extensive and wonderful.
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jukaaa
Points +46
The best?? - Edit
Probably best vegan ramen so far. Good choice of food variety and perfect english speaking waiters, very comforting.
Read morePros: Ramen/food, Interieur design , English skills
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Aliceadeux
Points +49
Good - Edit
The food was excellent and the atmosphere was good. I'd definitely recommend getting a couple more dishes than you think you'd need because for me they were a bit small, especially for the price tag. We also had to wait longer than usual for our meal.
Read moreHowever, I'd still recommend going just because of the taste alone.
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Cue
Points +63
Rundum gut - Edit
Alles super! Von Essen über Personal bis Ambiente.
Read morePros: Alles vegan, Entspannte Musik, Sehr angenehme Bedienung
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Aussietraveller
Points +575
Amazing!!! - Edit
Delicious amazing vegan food. Had the sushi, fried tofu and eggplant dish. So good!
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TanLC
Points +111
Deliciously CLEAN! - Edit
Really nice vibes at this beautiful restaurant. We loved the vegan food, it was so fresh and clean. A great detox from all the heavier food we have consumed in Japan. On the pricier side, but worth it. Also best to make a booking.
Read morePros: GF options , Vegan , Organic and fresh
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Giovanni_beton
Points +652
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
Really good food in a traditional house. They have seasonal specials and many interesting teas/drinks. Plus they had a playlist with Aphex Twin.
Read morePros: Great food and atmosphere , Seasonal dishes
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mikyjoint
Points +130
I migliori! - Edit
Locale con atmosfera fantastica, chef e servizio di prima qualità! Prezzi ottimi e cena indimenticabile
Read morePros: Total vegan
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alexrrr
Points +237
One of the best restaurants I have visited in my life - Edit
The food was delicious, the presentation of the food was amazing. The staff is extremely nice and welcoming. The environment is so peaceful that you'll enjoy your meal even more.
Read moreI loved it so much I went twice while I was in Kyoto only a few days. It's that good!
The food may take time to prepare, but why wouldn't it? It's so carefully prepared ☺️ it's worth the wait. Please be patient, you'll be thankful once you eat the food.
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