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
GrayHorwitz
Points +1990
Nice landing spot in busy shopping area - Edit
Mumokuteki has interesting dishes and nice ambiance. I enjoyed my meal there, but wasn't overly impressed with the food/value, therefore 4 stars feels appropriate. I didn't buy anything, but like pursuing the attached grocery store with had lots of speciality items.
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ireneshinoda
Points +101
I dream of Mumokuteki - Edit
We spent 2 weeks in Kyoto and ate here almost everyday. Such beautiful vegan food, at a reasonable price and in such a cool, comfortable setting. Longing to go back!
Read morePros: Japanese vegan food! , Great desserts
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egrzunov
Points +306
Decent dessert - Edit
Couldn’t find an abundance of dessert spots in Kyoto so had to try this out. Was alright if you feel like something sweet. A bit expensive for what it is. Ice cream was nice and creamy and enjoyed the tiramisu. Cheesecake was alright also, not too sweet which I enjoyed.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , English menus
Cons: Expensive
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Benjammas
Points +479
Nice restaurant. - Edit
We stumbled across this restaurant and were pleasantly surprised.
Read morePros: Vegan Raman was delicious
Cons: Closes early.
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MiaShivaunn
Points +63
Nice place, bit pricey. - Edit
Beautiful space but flavours lacking in burger meal. Small portions & overpriced for the taste. The matcha icecream dessert was super intense with the matcha jellies and sauce. Not very balanced with the components of the dishes.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Overpriced , Unbalanced flavours and textures
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SydneyStarfruit
Points +173
Delicious Vegan food - Edit
The menu is all vegan. I got the Tan Tan Ramen and the Tiramisu parfeit. They were incredibly delicious. I have dreams about how delicious this dessert was. Definitely worth the visit.
Read morePros: Vegan, So many desserts
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stoyani
Points +268
VEGAN and AMAZING - Edit
Everything on the menu is vegan, except for two drinks which have "honey" in the name. This includes all dishes, hot chocolate, lattes, desserts, shakes. The food is super delicious!
Read moreThe place is also pretty big, with very fast service. Has a separate area with toys for kids. Plenty of vegan Kyoto locals seem to frequent this cafe, which is always awesome to see.
Don't skip this, it is so worth it!
Pros: Extensive menu with pretty much everything vegan, Vegan pastries (including NY cheesecake), Vegan shakes
Cons: None at all
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seanybalds
Points +58
Food yum, drinks and dessert AMAZING - Edit
Ate here for lunch. Pretty much the entire menu is vegan minus one or two options which contain honey (clearly marked). Primarily Asian style cuisines (rice, salad and soy) which are yum. Drinks were amazing (especially the chocolate soft serve OMG). And of course the deserts were amazing. Be sure to eat here to support vegan business 🌱✌🇯🇵
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MiguelG
Points +140
Kyoto - Edit
We’ve been here twice in two days now. Once for dessert the other for lunch. The bread that comes with the soups are amazing. As are the cakes & pancakes.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Pricey but worth it
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sydneypea
Points +60
Great food - Edit
Yummy coconut curry, and side salad! My friend had the cheesecake and loved it but its hella expensive and tiny portion.
Read moreThey also wouldn't let me get take away for my cake so that was a bummer. Also cant split cheque so bring cash
Pros: Big menu, Lots of desserts
Cons: Expensive , Cant take away food
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evoluktion
Points +36
A strong contender - Edit
Great job guys had a really good feed, to the point where I didn’t even need my dinner good lord
Read moreIf you’re craving a dessert get yourself here asap, they have great tarts
Pros: Tarts, Yum
Cons: You should have more tarts
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charlotteinjapan
Points +461
Delicious dessert - Edit
We just went for dessert and it was delicious. Spacious cafe and friendly atmosphere. Loved it!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan desserts, Spacious
Cons: A little hard to find
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LewisEatsPlants
Points +1426
I didn’t want to stop eating - Edit
This place absolutely deserves 5-stars, as almost everything is vegan.
Read moreWe ate the lunch plate with burger patty, the coconut curry and the tiramisu. And they were all amazing. Might be some of the best vegan food I’ve had in a long time. I ate with only the tiniest mouthfuls to prolong the experience.
The restaurant itself is nice too
Pros: Delicious, Lots of vegan options , Tiramisu
Cons: Drinks are expensive
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karamarusic
Points +94
Must try in Kyoto! - Edit
Amazing cafe/lunch place. Lots of great options, the ramen in particular was incredible. The desserts are delicious, i had to go back the next day for more cheesecake.. And it’s not very expensive, I payed around 1600 per person including dessert. In the back they even have a small health store with a lot of vegan products I haven’t been able to find elsewhere in japan.
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Hellokelsey
Points +186
Cute little hipster cafe - Edit
We had lunch here and all the food options were vegan, bar a few drinks. I had Sichuan style noodles and my partner had the ramen, well priced and delicious. You can even choose the size of your meal which is great.i really loved the decor too.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Tasty, Well priced
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Nubivagus
Points +21
Yummy & Creative - Edit
FOOD : I had a coconut curry, which was really delicious. Right amount of spiciness, well presentend. The portion was too small for my taste, but I tend to eat a lot.
Read moreTheir soy milk parfaits are a must try ! The hojicha and matcha ones are incredible. I'd go back just for that ;-)
ATMOSPHERE : We had lunch there a bit before 1pm. It was crowded and quite noisy. You may have to wait a long time downstairs to have a seat, especially if you go during the weekend. Better to come before noon. It a popular place amongst Japanese and foreigners alike.
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-21
Pros: Tasty and creative food, Cute decoration
Cons: More on the expensive side, The portion of some dishes may be a bit small, Place can be crowded and noisy
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barberbarnie
Points +34
Great place for vegans in Kyoto - Edit
Dinner time we were late for the party so we had to take a number but the waiting wasn’t bad (i hate queuing so it’s a big plus :D).
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Delicious food, Great interior
Cons: Few choices
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dhequex
Points +25
Delicious Vegan! - Edit
The food is great although it seems like things you will find at many other Japanese restaurants. The desserts were outstanding! So happy we tried them.
Read morePros: Tiramisu, Lemon Cheese Cake
Cons: None
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JulianaElmgren
Points +62
Delicious!! - Edit
I ordered the curry and a tiramisu. Both were delicious! Especially the tiramisu, WOW. Minus for being kind of expensive and that they have stopped selling a lot of the dishes on the menu.
Read morePros: Delicious, Beautiful restaurant, English speaking staff
Cons: A little expensive , They have stopped selling a lot of the dishes
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Koolina2011
Points +69
We had to come back!!!! - Edit
The staff was very nice and attentive both times we went.
Read moreThe first time went my boyfriend ordered the Momokuteki Lunch Plate which had a wide variety of tasty flavors and textures. His favorite was the mushrooms. I ordered the Sesame Miso Soup Ramen which was AMAZING!! The broth was creamy, rich, and flavorful all at the same time! I shared a few bites of my ramen and I knew my boyfriend had ramen envy. Soooo, we went back😄I knew he was going to order the Sesame Soy Miso Ramen and my intention was to order the other ramen dish but, when it came down to it, I had to order the Sesame Soy Miso Ramen again and it was just as amazing as the first time. For dessert I ordered the Matcha Soy Milk Shake and that was THE BEST matcha shake I've ever had!! We will probably go back a third time to try some items from the dinner menu.
Cons: Moderately expensive
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kat_wal
Points +45
Great option in central Kyoto! - Edit
A bit pricey but very tasty vegan food! They offer lunch, dinner and sweets in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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iHansz
Points +162
Modern and fancy place - Edit
Nice modern restaurant in a shop on de second floor. Had the dinner plate which is enough. Had the soja parfait as dessert, because it looks delicious and it was!
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Birgit
Points +1371
Feel good place - Edit
Yay for no more fish sauce here. Lovely space. Lovely staff. Yummy food. I enjoyed the dinner set and it was delicious and came with rice and miso soup and soy ice cream for dessert.
Read morePros: English menu upon request, Some staff speaks English , Takes credit cards and suica card
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laurenhana
Points +73
Great lunch spot - Edit
I got the assorted lunch plate and it was very tasty. Lots of vegetables and felt very healthy. A little pricey though.
Read morePros: English menu available
Cons: Pricey
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42TJ0NES
Points +236
Super satiated! - Edit
The ramen here was absolutely gorgeous: the spices were just perfect, and the noodles were so tasty. We also stayed for a couple of hours after eating our ramen, working on laptops and reading. We later ordered dessert (pancakes and parfait) and coffee and were so pleased with our choices, the ice cream was so creamy and the pancakes were fluffy and filling! My only qualm - as a coffee lover - was that the mug wasn't filled up enough! (but the coffee blend was single origin and very tasty)
Read morePros: Lots of lovely options to choose from, Extremely attentive staff, Crazy good dessert
Cons: Not enough of the delicious coffee!
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AlexHallifax
Points +86
Holy Wow - Edit
If you are a vegan in Kyoto you must go here. I had the most amazing parfait of my life. I wasn't having lunch but stared enviously at everybody else's. Definitely a boujee place to go so don't expect a cheap meal, and there are often long waits for tables but I was on my own so got in straight away. I want to go back to Kyoto just so I can eat here again!!
Read morePros: Delicious, Large vegan selection, Beautiful restaurant
Cons: Expensive, Often long waits for tables
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jol_lee
Points +128
Healthy - Edit
Seated at the family room which was great for my baby Niece who had toys to play with.
Read moreLots of vegan healthy food options.
Minimalist interior
Pros: Child Friendly - huge family room with toys, Many vegan options for meals and dessert
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