Vegan restaurant and cafe serving a large menu of Japanese specialities such as ramen, katsu lunch sets, omurice, curry, cake, parfaits, and more. Located on the Teramachi-dori covered shopping street. Enter through the Mumokuteki lifestyle store and go up to the 2nd floor. Has table, counter and armchair seating, plus a spacious area for families with children. Lunch is served all afternoon. Last order is 1 hour before closing. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-5:30pm, Thu-Fri 11:30am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-6:30pm.
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274 Reviews
First Review by wanderingvegans
JuliaSantos7
Points +1369
Nice lunch set - Edit
The lunch set was really nice. The place is a bit pricey. The Tiramisu ice cream was delicious.
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Mowsea
Points +104
Super good! - Edit
The food was delicious and the side dishes offer a lot of variety. If you aren’t a fan of one dish theres several others to choose from. The meal was quite filling and I left very satisfied. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try any of the desserts but watching the waiters bring them out to other patrons made me want to come back another day!
Read moreNote that the food is more mildly flavored (some parts were subtly nutty, others mildly tart, etc) than some other similar places I’ve eaten at. If you’re a fan of strong flavors like pickled vegetables or spicy food then this may not be the place for you.
Pros: Delicious, Nice presentation
Cons: Very mild flavor overall
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piydixit
Points +15
Great food - Edit
Great flavours from the selection of dishes. The food was quite filling too.
Read morePros: Ambience, Food quality, Service
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TomRegan
Points +46
One of the best vegan spots in kyoto - Edit
There are a brilliant amount of options here and food is well presented tatsy and decent value. Their Google opening hours are also accurate (increasingly a rarity in Japan) and they have free WiFi.
Read moreIf you're looking for a cosy all vegan place to dine, this is one of kyoto's best
Pros: Lovely presentation , Free WiFi and actually sticks to opening times
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luciatazp
Points +1717
Delicious washoku! - Edit
Their food is flavorful and very filling. A good ammount for the price you pay. Curry is also delicious! They have a variety of vegan sweets too!
Read morePros: So many options, Relaxing atmosphere , English menu
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syong2
Points +174
Authentic Japanese Vegan food - Edit
During our 4 days stay in Kyoto we visited this place twice. The first was when we arrived from Tokyo at around 3.30pm after checking into our hotel. At this time the place was pretty much empty, and my wife and I ordered the set with all the different dishes with an additional rice to share between the 2 of us. The food was fantastic at a reasonable price (we thought it was expensive when we first visited, but after eating at all sorts of vegan restaurant throughout Japan we realized that the price was reasonable).
Read moreDuring our second visit which was at lunch time on Sunday, the place was very much crowded, and this time we weren't allow to share the same meal, so this time we ordered a yuba egg with rice as the both of us could not finish 2 main sets.
Pros: Plenty of seating, Food preparation is fast, Lots of choices
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Frose95
Points +36
Nice cafe vibe worth a try - Edit
Cute cafe vibe on the second floor (have to go through the shop on the first floor with the same name) with wonderfully presented food.
Read moreI had the Toroyuba Omelet Rice (¥1,700) and the Gozen Board (Large: ¥2,500, Regular: ¥2,200) which had three specials on.
I had never had Yuba egg before and whilst the consistency was great, resembling soft scrambled egg but there wasn’t much flavour to it, that came from the Demi sauce which was really rich with unami flavour (almost gravy like),
The Gozen board had the three types of protein options on it - Tofu Karaage/Soya Burger Patty/Tofu Miso Cutlets. I was underwhelmed by the Karaage, lacking any flavour and was somehow almost soggy even though it was fried, confused me. The burger was a great consistency and came with a sweet BBQ style sauce, but feel like that should be the easiest one to get right. The cutlets were disappointing, just tasted of oil and the miso sauce didn’t taste very nice.
The board comes with plenty of side accompaniments, some better then others. The curried sweet potato was fantastic and the miso soup was really flavoursome but everything else lacked anything special in it for me.
The desserts did look really nice though I was just already very full to try any of them.
Pros: Atmosphere and Setting, Yuba Egg , Presentation
Cons: Gozen selection lacked flavour
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aventuriny
Points +68
Interesting & healthy - Edit
Very original place. I wasn’t blown away by the food but the presentation and concept were very interesting.
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HugoIan
Points +569
Beautiful and tasty - Edit
Got the set with all the different vegan meats on the main dish. The cutlet is amazing, the patty is good and the okaraage okay. The cake wasn't that good for the price but the strawberries were really tasty.
Read moreThe place is really beautiful.
Pros: All vegan, The place is amazing
Cons: Expensive
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Queensnbeans
Points +1538
Would give it a 6⭐️ if I could! - Edit
The food was delicious, and the desserts a home run. We opted for the steamed veg and fried faux meat sets - both were delicious! The fake pork cutlet was our favourite. The steamed veg felt very healthy. All the food was super fresh!
Read moreDespite feeling full from the large mains, we had a tiramisu and a strawberry parfait - what a treat!
Beautiful restaurant, lovely ambiance and very friendly staff. 10/10 would recommend!
Cons: Pricey
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AllicatAlli
Points +46
Amazing - Edit
Loved trying all the little dishes with interesting flavours, especially the miso soup knowing it didn't have fish dashi. Press the button to order or sit there confused like I did 🙃
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MariaD
Points +2748
Delicious, fresh vegan food - Edit
Loved this place, it was my first meal when I arrived in Kyoto and what an amazing start. They offer different sets which includes a main (tofu hamburger steak, miso cutlet) and sides like salads, pickled veggies and a bit of fruit. Had a fabulous experience as a solo diner as well!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Lovely and friendly staff
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ValerieSherpa
Points +38
The best meal I had in Japan - Edit
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant while in Japan, and I have to say, it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The food was absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere was just as impressive.
Read moreFrom the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and welcoming staff. The decor was tasteful and sophisticated, and the overall ambiance was relaxed and enjoyable. It was the perfect setting for a wonderful meal.
The food was truly exceptional, and I found myself savoring every bite. The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were both bold and delicate at the same time. I especially enjoyed the seafood dishes, which were prepared to perfection.
Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience while in Japan. The food, atmosphere, and service were all outstanding, and it's definitely worth a visit. It was, without a doubt, my favorite meal during my time in Japan, and I can't wait to go back again.
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JamieMedeiros
Points +17
Great - Edit
Food was great and had a lot of it. Nice staff and had a menu in english
Read morePros: Good variety , English menu
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talivgi
Points +32
Excellent 👌 options - Edit
Amazing food!
Read moreAll the food is Soo good 😊
Pros: Only vegan, Desert's are so delicious 🤤
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NicoNico
Points +207
Tasty and easy to find - Edit
You can feel the quality of the ingredients, the staff are friendly and the place is quite big. I will definitely go back.
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Ebsveg
Points +2281
Great Vibes and food - Edit
I really enjoyed coming here, we grabbed a number when we arrived and the wait was ~10mins which was enough time to explore the store down stairs (store not 100% vegan). I loved the vibe upstairs, and the staff were friendly. I had the set with everything, overall I really liked it all but the pork cutlet was the best. I loved almost everything on the palate but didn't like some of the side dishes but honestly that didn't detract from the meal. I would definitely recommend if you are coming to Kyoto. The desserts looked amazing but unfortunately I was too full by the end of main.
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HappyS
Points +40
Great for vegans! - Edit
So many options to choose from!
Read morePros: Vegan cafe with lots of options, Lovely curry and platter , Lovely shop downstairs too
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UltimateCyberVegan
Points +79
Amazing food - Edit
The Omurice was delicious and the tiramisu parfait was to die for!!!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
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emesefabian
Points +687
Bit overpriced - Edit
We had the 3 piece lunch set and the curry - they were ok but had better food in Kyoto for less.
Read morePros: Bright and spacious environment
Cons: Overpriced
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anisi
Points +55
cute, popular, pricy - Edit
Very cute place with a menu that's super fun to look at if you're vegan and not used to options! I enjoyed my meal—the konyakku "karaage" and the salad that came with it were delicious—but I've had better veg lunches for better prices in Kyoto. Definitely a good option if you're in the teramachi area, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it!
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teaisfortia
Points +323
Delicious - Edit
I’d been searching for vegan katsu in Kyoto and finally we found it at Mumokuteki! Everything we ordered was so good. All the little fried things were fantastic. We got parfaits for dessert and they were so delicious. Loved everything
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NickAngiers
Points +95
Awesome place - Edit
Huge lunch sets with lots of little things. All-vegan menu. Gets a little busy around lunch time, go early if you're with a group.
Read morePros: Interesting menu, Great food, So many tiny dishes
Cons: A little pricey, but still good value
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Tgmuko
Points +311
Beautiful place - Edit
I followed the waiter’s suggestion and tried the karaage set menu (fried “chicken” menu). The menu was quite complete, but I preferred if the food was a little bit salty.
Read morePros: Good service , Beautiful place
Cons: Quite expensive, Lack of salt in the food
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FelipeArandaR
Points +36
Excelente opción vegana - Edit
Ya nos habíamos rendido en encontrar opciones vegana en Kyoto y este lugar nos sorprendió bastante. Muy buenas preparaciones y sabores muy ricos con ingredientes orientales
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-06
Pros: Sabores ricos y variados, Muchas opciones veganas
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jerojeri
Points +120
Decent vegan food. - Edit
Not quite as tasty as the options near by, but worth the stop!
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itsrinokt_
Points +4377
Casual visit for dessert - Edit
Stopped off here for a coffee. I had a strawberry parfait and non caffeine coffee. All were delicious!
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Came back for lunch set menu. My non-vegan aunt was amazed how delicious it was. Food, service, and atmosphere all great.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-05
Pros: All vegan , Good desserts
Cons: Good but a bit overpriced
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