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Vegan restaurant at 538-6 四条上る新京極通中之町中京区 serving burgers, pizza, pasta, salads, a few Japanese dishes, plus cocktails and drinks. Reported closed, Jan 2018.
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538-6 Shijyo Agaru Shinkyougoku Nakanocho Nakagyoku, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8042
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126 Reviews
First Review by rabbits_nom
paulbelafonte
Points +64
Best meal in Kyoto - Edit
I had the chicken burger set, it was great and I was jet lagged af so you know it had to be good to impress me. We ended up going back a second time - it's so cozy and quaint, the atmosphere is worth going for alone. I don't recommend the spaghetti, it was not great but Japan ain't exactly known as a global pasta phenomenon.
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Ika
Points +251
Good vegan food - Edit
I went here several times and always enjoyed the food. In the menu the name of every dish is given in Japanese and English. More detailed descriptions are given only in Japanese, but the staff speaks english. All burgers I tried so far, were excellent, except for the avocado burger, which I would rate only average, because the patty was a bit dry. It was well flavored though. Both pizza, I tried, were yummy, although the tamatosauce was very sweet (like ketchup). I further recommend the fried soy meat, matcha ice cream and a salad with cheese-like tofu (don't know the name). Be aware that portion sizes are very small
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JessTravelsALot
Points +64
Fully vegan restaurant in Kyoto - Edit
This place is sooo good!! We went a couple of times. The burger sets are good value and the desserts were delicious. Highly recommend. It was our fave place in Kyoto.
Read morePros: Can eat anything in the menu
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Cam
Points +2089
Vegan option in the arcades area - Edit
Burgers, lunch/dinner sets, pasta and pizzas. I had the dinner set which was rice, fried soy cutlets, vegetables and a small soup plus a drink for 1500 yens. Small portions compared to other restaurants of this type in Kyoto.
Read moreFood was okay but not memorable.
Updated from previous review on 2017-06-18
Pros: fast, convenient location
Cons: Basic options, Nothing special
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MoshedPotatoes
Points +454
Beer, burger and pizza - Edit
I had high expectations of this place and while the food was delicious, the hospitality and vibe created by the staff was below par. Actually, it was awful. We ordered an hour before closing time and it seemed like it was all too hard for them. It was a shame as the food was really tasty, the burger and pizza that we ordered.
Read morePros: Simple western options, Cold beer
Cons: Poor service
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Juliaho
Points +27
very tasty and friendly - Edit
The food choices are great. I tried the avocado burger that came with French fries and a side salad. Very tasty and fresh. For dessert i tried the cake of the day, banana cake. The staff was very kind. I will definitely come again. Thank you!
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EmmaCebuliak
Points +1882
Not Bad But Not Great - Edit
Although the portions are on the small side, the food here is decent - I really like their whole wheat burger buns :) However.... the customer service is something I just can't get over. They really seem unhappy or something, as they are extremely ungracious and inflexible about all requests - even things like swapping potato chips for onion rings or paying the bill separately. I've been here twice in the past six months, and both times (even with my Japanese friend), it was the same. There are way better places to eat in Kyoto in my opinion.
Read morePros: Vegan burgers
Cons: Small portions, Bad service
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savtanee
Points +60
Ok - Edit
Food was OK, western style "burger"with fries. But it was a very hot day they put us upstairs and when we wanted to move downstairs they said they could not seat our party of three at an empty table which had six chairs. That table was empty the entire time we were there and we were sweating profusely over our food
Read morePros: Ok food
Cons: A little run down, HOT
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לימורברוך-אולמן
Points +26
Excellent - Edit
Very tasty food. Bin there twice, tasted lots of different things. Pizza & pancakes were excellent, burger very tasty, the Japanese desserts are very interesting. A plesent place also.
Read morePros: Tasty and Plesent , Very reasonably prices.
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AndreaJohnson
Points +30
Great little restaurant - Edit
A quaint and homely little restaurant serving a good choice of mainly western type food. Very tasty. Dessert was also good.
Read morePros: All vegan menu
Cons: Smallish portions for price
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RowanJohnson
Points +31
nice food, good atmosphere - Edit
Very much enjoyed the food here. Slightly smaller portions than back home (UK) but it's Japan so what can you expect? Still very filling and enjoyable food! Pretty good price too.
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Jessqi
Points +247
Sadly gone downhill - Edit
Update since 4yrs earlier:
Read moreThe main I ordered was poorly balanced. It was too sweet with little relief. The service was okay. The decor was rundown and not well cared for. The overall impression I had was of a lack of care. It's a shame because when it opened this was a great little cafe. I'm giving it 2 stars based on the meal I had (because I didn't like it). Other meals may be fine but I personally won't be returning because there are so many better options available in Kyoto.
Earlier review:
My friend and I went to this cafe for lunch and got the vegan croquette set. The cafe is lovely utilising the raw architecture of the space. I also loved the giraffe bonsai in the toilet. The lunch was good. The croquettes very crunchy and the flavours fresh and sharp. The onion soup that came with it was especially delicious. It seemed very crowded and popular. We got the last table and the burgers we saw looked yum. Also they had an extensive dessert menu for those with a sweet tooth. But we were too full from lunch to eat any.
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negevdirect
Points +28
Still Great - Edit
We've been coming here since it opened and it remains a great Vegan option. Convenient location and quick service plus great tasting food. It's our go-to place in Kyoto.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Great location
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free_piglet
Points +42
Big let down! - Edit
We were pretty excited to come here but from the moment we walked in, the staff were bordering on hostile. We were made to hurry up despite arriving over an hour before closing time. The food was okay but was overshadowed by the rudeness we experienced. The serving sizes were small and the prices did not reflect this. I would not be able to recommend this to a fellow vegan.
Read moreCons: food a bit tasteless
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vegantravel
Points +62
Disappointing - Edit
The food was ok, but the waitress let this place down for me. Hardly any acknowledgement given and spent her time on her phone. Would of got a dessert, but never got the menu.
Read moreRecommend the Choice restaurant which is close by and has much friendlier staff.
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rulie
Points +139
Meh - Edit
Food was pretty good but disappointing given the high quality of reviews. Maybe we went on a bad day...
Read moreFried Ice Cream dessert was delicious, but was not fried ice cream
Pros: Good location near Nishiki Market
Cons: Hit or miss food
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sjane88
Points +72
Good Burger - Edit
Small place that has a good selection on their menu, we had the veggie burgers and fries. People next to us had the pizza which also looked good.
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graceless02
Points +79
very good -- 美味しい - Edit
I got the teriyaki burger set and a ginger ale. The burger was small by US standards but not at all by Japan's. Everything was very good and filled me up even though I hadn't eaten all day. Service was very good. People who say they are ignored may not be used to Japanese restaurants. When you don't have buzzers you're supposed to say "sumimasen" when you need something. I didn't even have to do that though, as they came to take my order when they saw I was ready. When it's busier, definitely just yell for someone--that's what you're supposed to do.
Read moreFor me portion sizes were fine and the service was fine.
Pros: tasty, nice atmosphere , good location
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stackcats
Points +66
nice food - Edit
I went here once for dinner. Very good tasting food and reasonable prices. I had the vegan burger followed by the chocolate brownie which comes served with cream and ice cream (plant based but don't know exactly what kind). The food is very nice quality. Portions are small if you are used to Australian or US portions (but probably a more healthy size). The staff are friendly but not attentive. Other diners had to wave and call to get their attention, but personally I just got up and went to the bar to ask for the desert menu etc. Definitely give it a try but only if you can cope with slow service.
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CharlieEdwards
Points +71
Decent vegan joint - Edit
Went here twice as it was one of the only places open in the area (other vegan restaurants were closing at weird times or had functions on). Had one of the burgers the first day and a pizza the next. Both were tastier than I expected. Pizza was definitely better than the burger though. Got some side orders with both and they were good too. Was quite busy in the evening and there is limited seating, so make sure you get there just after it reopens at 5pm.
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ibuljat
Points +62
Yummy food and cozy vibes - Edit
Loved the food here! Had the 4-cheese pizza and was honestly so worried that it wasn't vegan because the cheeses were spot on! Loved the overall vibe of the place, was very moody and cozy. Also loved the fact that they had a movie playing on a large screen above the bar - Harry Potter to be exact! Will definitely be visiting this cafe/restaurant on my next visit to Gion :)
Read morePros: Delicious food, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: A bit dark
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dboughner
Points +87
Disappointing - Edit
I ordered the vegan burger plate which comes with fries and salad. The best part was the bun and salad dressing. The fries are frozen not fresh cut and you can taste it. The burger came with just one slice of lettuce and tomato. The burger seemed homemade but tasted strange and I can tell what it's made from. Service was fine and location good but I ate at so many better vegan places in Kyoto
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Umeko
Points +363
great food, shame about the service - Edit
Went for dinner and had a lovely meal but once we finished and were hoping to order dessert we were completely ignored. We sat there for over 20 minutes being looked at by the staff but avoided. In the end we just stood up, paid and left. The quickest service we got was when they took our money.
Read moreIt's such a shame as the food was so good. We had plans to come back to try as much of the menu as we could but now we're not sure we'll bother.
Pros: amazing food
Cons: service
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KelvinWuGW
Points +1442
Been there 3x on our trip! - Edit
We love the food so much! Especially their burgers are so tasty. The food quality is amazing. Even a simple plate of curry rice deserves 2 thumbs up. We were staying in gion area and this is very near us. We will def come back on our next kyoto trip.
Read morePros: Reasonable prices , Excellent food quality
Cons: Nothing
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LindseyElizabeth
Points +739
Not the best option in the area - Edit
Frozen fries, slow service, ok food but there's better in the area. Most of the food I would rate as ok, but I ordered the daily cake for dessert and it was incredibly incredibly dry - I love dessert but just couldn't finish it. My husband loved the dessert pancakes, though. I would highly recommend going to Mumokuteki instead (very close to here.)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-10-09
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smilingsunflower
Points +71
Great cafe - Edit
I have been going to this cafe for the past 3 years (since I started living in Japan). I have always loved how much flavor they put into their food, especially their vegan burgers. Out of all the vegan restaurants I have been to in Kyoto, this place has the most flavor.
Read moreI have tried most of their vegan burgers and they are all very tasty. Their burgers are made from various ingredients, not just soy depending on the burger. For example, the avocado burger is made from konjac, Asian yam. I am not particularly a fan of konjac, since I am not used to the taste but the avocados make up for the odd flavor. I like their teriyaki fried burger the best. It is made from soy protein (soy meat) and, like all their burgers, comes with french fries and salad. The french fries are the best I have had in Japan out of all the vegan cafes I have been to. They are probably the closest to American french fries. On their mini salad they use a Japanese sesame base dressing, which is very delicious.
The portion sizes were about medium size (for Americans, they are on the smaller end of medium). Personally for me, the size is big enough, but I can see how it might be too light of a meal for some.
Inside the cafe, the atmosphere is a little dark, almost seems like a pub. Compared to three years ago, the cafe has become more foreign friendly and the staff can speak a little bit of English (compared back to three years ago, the staff could not speak ANY English at all). Also, they have recently changed their menu and added more English.
There has been a recent change in staff, which is why service has been extremely slow, especially with the growing popularity of the cafe. Most of the staff working there now, aside from the owner, is new. With how busy they are and how little English they can speak, they probably come across as cold and abrupt.
Also, because of the popularity, you may have to wait a while before getting a table during lunch time on weekends. The cafe is pretty small.
Overall, this is one of my favorite vegan cafes in Kyoto. Despite the slow service and seemingly unfriendly staff, they make excellent food. I do not recommend this place to people who are on a tight schedule or looking for a quick bite but, if you have the time, I do recommend that everyone give this cafe a try.
Updated from previous review on 2016-09-27
Pros: Excellent burgers, completely vegan
Cons: Slow service, staff can come off as standoffish , little to no English skills
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Skywalkeric
Points +90
Great food, great location - Edit
All the burgers are good (but could do with being slightly bigger), the fries are equal to the best I've ever had, the seitan cutlet was tasty but too small for the price. There was anime playing on a projector, a good atmosphere, friendly service, nice decor, tasty organic beer. They were out of vegan cheese, and onion rings, but that's ok because that happens with a high food turnover. But, I was I could have tried the pizza, it looks lush! If I lived in Kyoto, I'd probably come here way too often!
Read morePros: Food, Burgers
Cons: Slightly small portions with menu items
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