Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern style ramen restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan options which are labeled on the menu. Has two vegan ramen: soy ramen and zesty spicy ramen. Gluten-free soybean noodle and konjac noodles are available. Buy a ticket for the dishes you'd like: the vending machine accepts big notes. English spoken. Est. 2018. Relocated from Daizucho 400 2F, Shimogyo Ward. Gets very biusy and queues can be long. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Tue-Wed. Last order 30 minutes before closing.
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Last update on 18 Dec 2024 by 京都炎神
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Added by falafeldogs on 20 Jul 2018
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400 Reviews
First Review by Mooloobooloo
troutdancers
Points +102
Ok ramen, had to go get food afterwards - Edit
Maybe I'm a pig, but if I'm eating my dinner I'd like something else besides a soupy main, e.g. gyoza, however the ramen is the only thing on the menu...so we had to go get some fruit from the supermarket afterwards to fill up. The broth itself was delicious, but the noodles didn't taste dissimilar to a pot noodle if I'm honest. A few spring onions, but basically no veg in the ramen. I left feeling dissatisfied and agree with a number of reviews suggesting that this place is overhyped - shame. Also had to queue for about 30 mins.
Read moreFor really good (udon) noodles, I'd recommend Omen - I've been to the one near the Philosopher's Path, although I think there are a few more in Kyoto.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-26
Pros: A couple of vegan options , Soup itself is delicious
Cons: Expensive for what you get , Noodles are a bit crap; lack of veg, Left feeling hungry 🐖
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Rushifx
Points +106
For vegans - Edit
Very good ramen! Only 2 vegan options and the spicy vegan ramen option was VERY spicy, so be aware of that before ordering.
Read morePros: Delicious , Vegan options , Speaks English
Cons: Not many vegans options
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Magsik
Points +48
Amazing broth! - Edit
I had the normal vegan ramen, it is made by the Japanese chef in front of you who also loves to discuss in English with you. They opened 6 months ago but it is already reknowed and busy so expect a queue but the wait is worth it. Noodles are fresh and the broth is great, good choice of traditional toppings added to the ramen. Great staff, other all proud to show my friend people are working hard to put vegan options of traditional meals on their menu and it works.
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HannahMacadam
Points +555
nice ramen, long wait - Edit
got the zesty spicy ramen which was definitely more flavourful than other ramens i’ve had, however we had to queue for an hour and then wait another 15 mins once we were sat, for me the ramen was good but didn’t justify the wait. I think that was just a one of as the chef apologised for the wait a couple times, but i’m sure there are other great ramen places where you don’t have to wait that long, especially since there were no locals there at all.
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Prady
Points +259
Good ramen - Edit
Not the best I've had, but still very good. This place always has a line during opening and peak hours, so expect to wait about 30 mins
Read moreCons: long line
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kk1018
Points +211
Overhyped - Edit
I passed by this place multiple times and theee was always a huge line. I came here one day shortly after they opened and they didn’t have a wait so I ate here. The broth has a weird taste, this was the worst vegan ramen I had on my trip to Japan. It’s not inedible, but it’s not really tasty and I wouldn’t eat here again.
Read moreEveryone in this restaurant is a tourist, and you can tell it’s catered toward tourists.
Pros: Vegan options, Free WiFi
Cons: Long wait, Not very tasty
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Stylorism
Points +115
Awesome - Edit
It is not easy to find a nice and tasty vegetarian ramen in Kyoto. This one I would highly recommend. However, if you are oriental vegetarian who do not consume garlic and onions/green onions. Please highlight to the chef. Make sure you go there as early as possible, where it is always long queue and the space is tremendously constraint.
Read morePros: Got 2 choices of vegan meal options, Friendly staff who can speak English well
Cons: Long queue, Space constraint
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Chaitanya91
Points +25
Want to give it a 5! - Edit
Fantastic gluten free vegan ramen. Really loved it. Only wish there were more veggies in it, but it seems that pretty standard in Japan. Otherwise it was great having a GF option ready to go!
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BodhiBowl
Points +126
Amazing ramen! - Edit
Apart from the ramen being the best I have had the staff and owner are so lovely too!
Read morePros: Two vegan options, Great staff, Good sake
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LGJH
Points +21
Delicious creamy ramen - Edit
Very tasty. Would happily eat here again.
Read morePros: Great sake, Big portion
Cons: Spicy one was too spicy for me!
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96_leaves
Points +49
Tasty, friendly - Edit
Visited in November 22, Very friendly little place on the second floor of the building. The vegan ramen was delicious. If I am back in Japan I will for sure visit again
Read morePros: friendly, tasty
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kleintje
Points +98
Creamy Miso ramen, would love to eat it again 🤍 - Edit
We’re making a world travel to different Asian countries and if we could choose we would love to eat this miso ramen soup every week. Best vegan ramen in Kyoto, also the not vegan options are nice (if I may believe my friend who took the meat option).
Read morePros: Creamy and delicious , Made us fall in love with miso soup , Cute place
Cons: Busy, so come in time, Prize is a bit higher than average, but worth it
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SerinaRöben
Points +288
Ramen war gut aber Preis/Leistung stimmte nicht - Edit
Ramen war ok aber ich hatte schon oft bessere in Japan. Die Ramen war Cremig, die Gemüseeinlage bestand aus Lauchzwiebeln. Dafür waren 1400 yen einfach zu teuer.
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AlexBates
Points +42
Amazing ramen - Edit
The best vegan ramen I've had since I arrived in Japan a couple of weeks ago! Really friendly staff, a chilled out atmosphere and lovely food :)
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justjesskidding
Points +119
Delicious Ramen in the heart of Kyoto - Edit
If you're looking for some ramen in Kyoto ,Engine is the place to go. The staff are amazingly kind and the food was delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-16
Pros: Delicious vegan options, Friendly staff, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: They no longer serve gyoza
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Emmaj3
Points +38
One of the Most delicious Vegan Ramen going - Edit
Ramen very different than others , more creamy broth ( like chowder ) than the more water based other Ramen we have tried in Japan.
Read morePros: Well labeled English Menu , confident that vegan ., Friendly staff , Cool atmosphere
Cons: Limited seating but we got in .
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rkrueskamp17
Points +13
Delicious Ramen! - Edit
One of the best vegan ramens we’ve had! The broth was super thick and super creamy! The staff was also very helpful!
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roni27
Points +51
Delicious ramen - Edit
One of the best vegan ramen I tried in Japan. Staff were friendly and knew good English. They have only one vegan ramen, and it cost 1400 jpy. Good atmosphere.
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lenaaleew
Points +147
Loved it! - Edit
One of the best ramen I had during my 2 weeks trip through Japan so far. The broth is phenomenal and you really can tell that the chef cooks everything with dedication.
Read morePortions are filling, but not too huge - we could get some extra noodles with spring onion for an additional 100 Yen.
Surprisingly, there was not a big crowd when we arrived, so we only had to wait a few minutes outside.
Would definitely go there again.
Pros: Very tasty, High quality
Cons: A little more expensive than most shops
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hagi
Points +667
Good zesty ramen - Edit
I had the zesty vegan and it was very good. Most people who came in after me ordered the same thing, which makes me winder why there aren’t more ramen shops offering vegan dishes.
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SakuraJennifer
Points +2504
Best ramen I had - Edit
This ramen place was such a delight when we discovered it. The owners are friendly, the broth is decadent and velvety and overall it’s a great place on the 1F. You even get a bib to protect you clothes and I also got a hair tie when my hair was loose. Excellent service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-21
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coldbuckwheatnoodles
Points +7711
Amazing ramen!! - Edit
This place was great, they have two vegan ramen options, one spicy and one not. They could do with a little more vegetables but maybe that's not really a thing, the broth is delicious and so are the noodles. I liked both nonspicy and spicy, the staff is very friendly and they serve iced unsweetened tea throughout the dinner.
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vegface
Points +69
Great vegan options - Edit
Great to have 2 vegan options available at this popular ramen spot. We went on a Sunday night for dinner and had about an hour wait in line as it’s a small joint. Worth it though for the taste factor.
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VernaAu
Points +54
A must do! Scrumptious! - Edit
I ordered the zesty vegan ramen, made with a soy base for the soup. I could have eaten two because it was so delicious but I didn’t need to as it was very filling. Had a sale on the side. Sat at the bar and meet a range of people and chatted with staff. There are also tables and opportunity for quiet eating. we arrived at 6:30 and don’t need to wait for a table.
Read morePros: Menu options, Tasty, Chill space
Cons: Could get busy, Stairs if these are difficult
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Souha
Points +19
Best vegan Ramen - Edit
Very creamy and delicious vegan Ramen with lots of flavor.
Read morePros: Two creamy vegan Ramens
Cons: Limited places, need to wait a bit for a table.
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pareman
Points +28
Too delicious. Must visit - Edit
Soup, noodles, spice, the 調和、素晴らしい. Would definitely go again (and again)
Read morePros: Worth 5 stars. Too delicious, Soup, noodles, spice, perfect. , Good location. Open till 10 pm
Cons: Unable to give 5 star rating as it serves meat too, Only one branch. Japan needs more kyoto engines, Vegan stock is limited. Might get sold out early.
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HungerX
Points +43
Extremely delicious vegan ramen - Edit
I already came here twice within a week, just because the vegan ramen are so delicious. They have two vegan options: "Vegan zesty Ramen" and "Vegan spicy Ramen" which are both absolutely delicious. Price for a bowl would be around $9 (which is a bit more expensive than the non-vegan ramen) but in my opinion totally worth it. The staff is also super nice and you're sure to run into a lot of foreigners. Expect some waiting time after 8pm if you're more than one person.
Read morePros: Kind and helpful staff , Absolutely delicious vegan ramen
Cons: Kind of pricy but well worth it , Might need to wait since the shop is kinda small.
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