Vegan
American
Pizza
Japanese
Organic
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
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.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
538-6 Shijyo Agaru Shinkyougoku Nakanocho Nakagyoku, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8042
-
Loading...
-
- Cash only
-
-
Last update on 12 Jan 2018 by teafour2
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business -
Added by tenshi_imo on 14 Apr 2012
-
-
126 Reviews
First Review by rabbits_nom
jeedeecee
Points +129
Plenty of choices - Edit
After reading several positive comments, I decided to pay a visit to Matsuontoko. Greetings at the door were less stellar than usual in Japan, even though there were few customers inside. They have an extensive menu with plenty of choices and relatively fair prices. I ordered the Kyoto Miso Katsu Burger with a side order of onion rings and a housemade ginger ale. The burger tasted well with a sweet miso taste standing out. The onion rings could have been a little more fried as the dough lacked crunchiness. The ginger ale, good in taste, but extremely sweet for my tastebuds. The price for the burger was 950 Yen and came with a salad and French fries. I am interested in going back to taste some other items on the menu.
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Interesting interior, Good & tasty food
Cons: Grumpy staff
Guest
Tiggy
Points +13928
Average burgers, good desserts... - Edit
We came here for lunch one day while wandering around the Kawaramachi district. After being seated in the softly lit dining area with dark-stained, we lordered burgers from the menu, which were slightly more expensive than the burgers in the lunch set, but there was a greater selection and none of the drinks available interested us. Both burgers were disappointing, with not a lot in them. My vegan burger was unexciting and the patty in my companion's teriyaki burger was rubbery in texture. However, the prices were only ¥850 and ¥950 respectively. Dessert was delicious and we enjoyed the very nice brownie with vanilla ice cream and an extra scoop of quality vegan green tea ice cream. When we returned for dinner, I chose the pasta dish and this turned out to be fairly average with not much flavour. My companion's curry had a high proportion of strongly but not interestingly flavoured curry sauce with not enough vegetables. I ordered cake for dessert and while the chocolate ice cream that accompanied it was delicious, the cake itself was not particularly soft or moist.
Read morePros: Good deserts, Not overpriced, Nice environment
Cons: Mediocre burgers
Guest
stridenbear
Points +18
try it - Edit
what a cosy little restaurant. Was there a bit late so it was nice and quiet. I first ate the "avokado burger" served with fries and a sallad its small, and then took "chocolate icecream" (only one scoop) drank the organic orange juice (expected fresh made with bits but it was filtred). then started talk whit The neibourghs and tasted "the 10 thing sallad" and was so good, som pesto and thaini dressing and the hamburger that was diffrent patty than on the avocado burger and it was much nicer :)
Read morePros: vegan , cosy , shows a movie
Cons: do not talk that much english (or I just wanted a
Guest
melephant
Points +167
Worth a try - Edit
I had the avocado burger. The veggie patty was a little disappointing. Flavor was okay and the texture was not great. The patty seemed to not be bonded together well. The prices and serving portions for Japan were fair. I would recommend getting something other than the veggie burger. However, I ordered the green tea parfait, and it was absolutely delicious. I would recommend coming here for that reason alone. It was a little difficult to find the location. Also, there is not a lot of seating, but that wasn't a problem for me. I wish I could have come back to try a different dish. I would rather give 3.5 stars.
Read morePros: Hours, Dessert
Cons: Veggie Burger
Guest
MonicaPancake
Points +255
Tasty food, slow & not super friendly service... - Edit
I rarely will write a negative review of a restaurant or of servers, but I think perhaps this restaurant could stand to make some changes. First of all, it has waaaay too many tables and seats for the tiny kitchen that it has, so we had to wait quite a long time to be served and to receive our food. After finishing our meal (which was delicious, but not super filling - I wanted to order more!) we had to wait to get the servers attention - they were both downstairs washing dishes and I had to go down to order dessert. We waited for 40 minutes and then ended up leaving without eating desert because it was our last day in the city and we needed to get somewhere on time. It was disappointing!!
Read moreI think that maybe the kitchen isn't properly equipped (no dishwasher? maybe the dishwasher was broken? not enough fryers to make fries for everyone at lunch rush) and maybe this reflects in the attitude of the servers, who seemed genuinely uninterested in our presence. Or maybe they didn't have enough staff on hand? Whatever the case, I'll give 3 stars because the food that we did receive was delicious, but I wouldn't visit again.
Pros: ample vegan menu, delicious food
Cons: poor service, slow, cramped and loud
Guest
Madmorty
Points +26
Delicious vegan burgers - Edit
I have been here a couple of times and will be back again I am sure!
Read moreThe burgers are yummy and come with chips and a side salad. I don't agree with other reviews that the portions are small - I found it to be an average-sized meal and did not feel hungry afterwards. The meal is enough to fill you but still leave room for dessert, which is lucky as their brownies are absolutely delicious and highly recommended!
The restaurant is dimly-lit and has a pub-like feel. There is a large projector screen that was showing a Studio Ghibli film the last time I went, which was quite cool.
It's in a side street off a shopping street parallel to Teramachi street. If you can't find it, WeGo (opposite) or Super Hotel (down the road) might be good reference points.
Check this out if you are vegan in Kyoto.
Pros: All food is vegan, Burgers and brownies are yummy
Cons: Not the easiest to find
Guest
rochelledel
Points +40
Most unusual vegan burger and ice-cream! - Edit
I loved the vegan burgers here. I had the Kyoto Miso Katsu burger and the flavours are very unique. The burgers are quite tiny but are filling and leave space for the Japanese parfait that should not be missed, especially if you are a green tea and matcha fan. It loses a star for the extremely harsh lighting that really needs toning down and the fact that the same song was played repeatedly during both visits on separate days. Despite this don't hesitate to visit this cafe if you find yourself in Ginza, unlike many vegan places in Japan it has long opening hours.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sunday June 14, 2015
Pros: Food
Cons: Lighting and music
Guest
elfmaiden713
Points +166
Trendy & Tasty - Edit
This place makes some really nice burgers for a reasonable price (850-980¥). The menu has the names of dishes in English, which is very helpful. Some of the staff members know more English than others, but the music was so loud that my fiancé and I had trouble hearing anything our waiter said! There were a few Japanese people eating there during dinner, but this is definitely a tourist restaurant.
Read morePros: Delicious burgers, Names of dishes translated into English
Cons: A little difficult to find, Too many tourists
Guest
michelledesu
Points +177
Best Vegan Burgers - Edit
We tried to come yesterday but they were unexpectedly closed as it was two days after a public holiday.
Read moreIn any case, the food is delicious. We both got the lunch burger set which included a salad and fries for 980¥.
Pros: Delicious food, Nice music, Reasonable price
Cons: Limited English
Guest
oceallaig66
Points +36
Went for lunch...returned for dinner! - Edit
What a great find in Kyoto, a must for vegans and anyone wanting delicious food, including deserts! We stopped by for a lunch set and were so impressed we returned for dinner after a few hours of shopping!
Read morePros: Totally vegan menu , Delicious, Reasonably priced
Guest
RovingRodent
Points +65
Nice atmosphere and good food - Edit
We ordered two different set menus, which were served quickly and were both tasty and filling. The price was reasonable (¥980 for the set, if I remember correctly).
Read moreGuest
Mashta
Points +55
Amazing pizza, burgers and cake!! - Edit
Super surprised to come across this in Kyoto! Very good burgers, vegan cheese was amazing, we ordered almost seconds of everything. Funky little pub environment. Slightly sleepy staff, no hurry, just nice and relaxed.
Read moreLocated in a fun little shopping area, look out for the second hand vintage and hat shops! Price perhaps slightly on high side, but I imagine sourcing the ingredients slightly more expensive for them so it is understandable.
Would definitely come again and support their business. Try the desserts :)
Pros: Excellent Western Food, Tasty desserts, Easy to find
Cons: Slightly sleepy staff
Guest
Tishthefish
Points +30
Amazing!! - Edit
Amazing place with great variety on the menu. Deserts are also fantastic.
Read moreGuest
cogentnick
Points +10
The best burgers I have ever eaten - Edit
I am not a vegan, I like meat, but this restaurant seriously made me consider joining my friends on the green road. The restaurant feels like a large dining room in a small house, very cozy but not cramped. Everything on the menu is vegan and good value. If your japanese isn't great all you need is a phrase book for the hiragana and katakana its very simply written and many of the staff have enough English to help. I didn't eat meat in Kyoto once and I'm actually happy about it!
Read morePros: All vegan, large selection of desserts including cakes, panca, large portions
Cons: There is a lunchtime menu and dinner menu so you m
Guest
lilsoy
Points +58
+/- - Edit
Tucked away in a busy district but still pretty easy to find. There were plenty of options, I was even a bit overwhelmed on making a decision!
Read moreThe mochi pizza, vegan pancakes and grain salad were pretty good but for something simple as baked vegetables, they really disappointing due to the small portion in comparison to the price.
Unfortantely the staff weren't very friendly and barely bothered to even smile. We didn't want to really go back because of the vibe but no other vegan restaurants were open between christmas and the new year period.
Guest
necius
Points +457
Excellent vegan burgers - Edit
We were tipped off to this place by a friend. My girlfriend was craving a burger, and this place didn't disappoint.
Read moreThe meals weren't huge, but were very reasonably priced and quite satisfying. I had an avocado burger plate, my girlfriend had a teriyaki soy-meat burger, and we shared a vegan cake for dinner.
The place has a very comfortable atmosphere, and while we had to share a table, it didn't bother us at all.
We will definitely return to this place.
Pros: Delicious food, Reasonably priced, English menu
Guest
stegh
Points +116
Cruelty-free pub food - Edit
We were staying nearby so this become our go-to for dinner. Burgers, fries and salad are all tasty. Good sized portions. Pizza is plentiful and sauce and "cheese" tangy and delicious. Surprisingly great is the smoked tofu and olives appetizer-- we were a little suspicious when a plate of canned olives and saltine crackers appeared, but the smoked tofu was creamy and smoky and actually really delicious with the olives and crackers. Staff is not super-helpful and food differs quite a lot with the different chefs.
Read moreGuest
beckettthedog
Points +272
Great Burgers and Soups - Edit
I keep going back because the food is very good and affordable, and because they're open until late. Good list of vegan burgers, all come with salad and potatoes. They make their own ginger ale, overall the flavors are bold and the service is friendly and efficient (some of the staff speaks English). Menu is quite extensive for a pub this size, it includes various salads, a couple of mains and sides and always a different kind of soup.
Read moreThe menu is English
Guest
neoinc
Points +24
Nice burger set meal - Edit
Nice burger meals but for those who do not take garlic or onion, the choices are limited. Many dishes contain garlic and onion and they are not able to exclude them for non-eaters.
Read morePros: nice burger meal
Cons: lighting is dim
Guest
rebeccalw21
Points +39
Great Burgers! - Edit
A small pub-like cafe with an urban vibe. My friend and I ordered two different types of tofu burgers and split them, both were really good! The tofu had a great texture and some great flavours, I would definitely go again to try other things on the menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Wednesday November 27, 2013
Pros: Nice vibe, Good sized portions, Decent price
Cons: Drinks a bit expensive
Guest
mahora
Points +36
Two poor experiences, wouldn't return - Edit
We dined here twice (or tried to at least). The first time we weren't thrilled by the food - tasted a lot of grease, the pizza was average and there seemed to be a bit of a sameness to the burgers. The burger buns were good and the bar was good too. The staff were surly and the atmosphere wasn't friendly. Vegan/vegetarian options can be lacking in Japan of course, but there are much better places in Kyoto food-wise.
Read moreA couple of days later we were in the area with a friend who wanted western food so we decided to eat there again despite the previous experience. We opened the door, waited to be seated at the nearly empty restaurant (in the early afternoon, at a time when they claimed to be serving lunch and around the same time we had been there before). The waitress's mouth dropped and she looked in horror at our friend (who cannot walk so needs to be in a wheelchair. It's tiny, fit through the door just fine and hadn't caused problems anywhere else in Japan), spoke quickly with another staff member and then practically ran to us, nearly pushing us out the door while saying "No space, full." and staring at my friend in horror the whole time. Wow. Whether there was a problem which would have affected us but not the already seated customers, they were closing early or what I don't know, but we were left feeling very uncomfortable. There looked to be plenty of space in there from the quick look we got. Next time I'm in Kyoto I'll be giving it a wide berth.
Updated from previous review on Tuesday October 07, 2014
Pros: Vegan in a place where options are few, Good burger buns, Good bar
Cons: Atmosphere unwelcoming, Greasy food
Guest
KMR607
Points +400
if you want vegan junk food... - Edit
... Which we did, after days of healthy macrobiotic and temple meals, just for a change. Fried breaded katsu burger with fries was yummy.
Read moreGuest
cksquared
Points +44
delicious veggie burgers!!! - Edit
Kyoto is our vegetarian restaurant mecca in Japan and Cafe Matsuontoko is on our list os stops while there. This time, we stopped and met a friend for dinner. It has a cool, pub feel to it. We didn't find it too difficult to find, but I can't remember what it was like the first time we went. Both my husband and I got veggie burgers. I chose the avocado and he the teryiaki. They are a little on the small side, but SO delicious!!!! That with a beer and fries and I was just right. We hadn't found great veggie burgers in Japan until we visited this restaurant. We'll be going back on our next trip. :D
Read moreGuest
eatinggreen
Points +608
Lukewarm feelings - Edit
We, like others, found it hard to locate this place... it's sort of in the mall but sort of not - in a side street, a few doors from the main thoroughfare.
Read moreOnce we found it we were starving and looking forward to a good veggie burger. It was ok, but nothing extraordinary and with the fries and lack of anything resembling real food it felt just a tad too junky for us. We came away feeling as though we hadn't really eaten - not hungry, but not nourished either.
Service wasn't very warm or friendly and the vibe wasn't really our cup of tea either - dark but not moody, rather a bit stale and stuffy - like an old house that's been left to sit for decades.
What we did like was that local kids seemed to be coming in to eat there. Good to see presumably non-vegans enjoying vegan fare.. even if it's not the healthy stuff, I guess it's a good start.
Pros: bustling youth oriented location
Cons: dark and stuffy, pretty unhealthy - not nutritious
Guest
solstys
Points +17
Great meal, difficult to find - Edit
To HappyCow readers: this restaurant is inside the mall (across from a WeGo store in the alley). We had some shop owners help us sort of find it and then used the mall WiFi to have Google Maps pinpoint it, but if you ask for the WeGo store, I think it'll be easier.
Read moreThe food is terrific and the prices are very reasonable. We had the burgers and chocolate brownie dessert and everything was great.
Guest
mr.zaatar
Points +40
Not bad, not great - Edit
I went here for lunch one day on my last trip to Kyoto. It is located in a cool area with other restaurants and little shops--right off of Teramachi-dori. I used my phone GPS to help locate.
Read moreI had the burger set lunch which was a burger with french fries and a side salad. The burger was good, I did enjoy the texture and taste. The fries were also good and the salad was average. Overall I did enjoy it and would go back.
The place is a bit small and dimly-lit inside. One thing I didn't like was that there was hardly any ventilation, so the whole restaurant room smelled strongly of fried food--the kind that stays in your clothes after you exit the place. Not that big of a deal.
Visited Jan 2014
Pros: Good location off Teramachi dori
Cons: Strong cooking smell in dining room, Aloof and rather disinterested waitstaff
Guest
HiraHalal
Points +43
decent, but could've been better - Edit
The fries and ketchup were great, so was the salad. As for the burger itself, it was kind of small. The patty was also strange- it was rice with black bean (or so it seemed), and the consistency was soft yet slightly textured. We also ordered the vegan meat sauce pizza. I think they put vegan mayonnaise on that, and that was just weird. Overall the meal was decent but thumbs DOWN on the vegan meat sauce pizza. I just finished it in order to not waste food. Also, the service was ok.
Read moreGuest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 31147 times.