Vegan
Japanese
Take-out
Asian
Breakfast
Est. Dec. 2023. A cafe located two streets from Kiyomizu Dera. Casual vibe with a friendly, warm owner who can speak a little English. Offers traditional Kyoto style Obanzai set, vegan grilled meat set, nachos, Vietnamese pho, and more. Vegan desserts too including parfait and fried banana. Open Mon-Wed 11:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-8:00pm.
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Last update on 22 Jul 2024 by 太田研
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Added by ireneshinoda on 02 Dec 2023
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62 Reviews
First Review by ireneshinoda
Lorelleanne
Points +19
Not open during 3 visits - Edit
Visited 3 times in 4 days and wasn't ever open even though the website indicated they were.
Read moreThe one star is not for food as was unable to try anything but wanted to review here that it was disappointing to try several times to eat there and each time it was closed - one was even a Saturday night 😔
Guest
Kittybiscuit
Points +8616
Nice main meals - Edit
We were first in the restaurant for dinner and we were served promptly. The guy there was very kind. I had the onzigari (?) meal which was made up of different dishes. The tofu and mixed veggies were my favourite. My partner said the nachos were nice.
Read moreCute place, nice staff.
太田研
Thank you for coming to our store.
Read moreSince I do everything by myself, I am sure there are many things I am not doing well.
Nevertheless, we appreciate your high evaluation.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Kittybiscuit
You did a great job!
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GemmaPiper
Points +34
Delicious food and a sweet owner - Edit
We went for lunch and were eating early so were the only people in the restaurant. The owner was so sweet and the food was so delicious as well as the drinks. Highly recommend the lime soda.
Read more太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
ChiknPickle
Points +157
Charming, tasty and welcoming - Edit
A great little place full of character and good service. We got the spring rolls as an entree (refreshing) and soy meat sets, definitely was some of the best meat alternative we tasted in all of Japan, the set was simple and delicious and the service was speedy. Watching the assembly of the chocolate parfait that we ordered under the owner’s (who is also the chef and waiter!) recommendation was a delightful experience, so much attention to detail, everything was delicious.
Read moreThe owner has put a lot of their personality into both the menu and the decor, there are even handwritten notes on Japanese dining tips and little hand drawn cartoons throughout the menu - super cute!
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-27
Pros: Soy meat set, Fantastic service , Happy atmosphere
太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
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Min-Allestester
Points +22
Richtig lecker - Edit
Wir waren zu zweit und haben alle frische Springrolls bestellt. Alle 3 Varianten kann ich nur wärmstens empfehlen. Als Hauptgang hatten wir Vegan grilled meat set meal. Hier erhält man eine klare Brühe mit Pilzen und Ingwer, dazu Reis etwas eingelegten Rettich, grünen Salat mit Dressing und das "Fleisch". Alles ist hervorragend angemacht und schmeckt ultra lecker😍
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-22
Pros: Hauptgang, Springrolls
太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
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Sbath94
Points +16
Lovely place with great vegan food - Edit
Food here is brilliant. I had the mixed 'meat grill' and my wife had the vermicelli noodles. Owner was really nice and service was great, both dishes came with a veg soup which was also delicious. Thoroughly recommend
Read more太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
JimiT
Points +140
Curry for 1 000¥ - Edit
I had the green curry, which wasn't the best curry of my life but for the price I think it was outstanding. The staff were really friendly and spoke decent English. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere. They have food options for lighter eating and larger meals. Would definitely recommend!
Read more太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
Brionyyy
Points +24
Not to be missed! - Edit
Friendly and welcoming owner, and delicious food. The vegan meat set was so good we went back twice. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Friendly owner, Home-like atmosphere, Delicious food
太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
DaleWylde
Points +66
Not to be missed - Edit
Honestly it's worth coming to Japan just for this place. The food in unbelievably good and the owner is so friendly and welcoming. If you go eat anywhere in kyoto as a vegan go here
Read morePros: Everything, Everything , Everything
太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
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Tsukimi
Points +5116
So good! - Edit
Every dish we had was amazing! The menu is asian food based and very versatile. One of the very few places in Japan where you can get Vietnamese Pho f.e. I'll definitely be back for more.
Read moreThe Japanese owner is a very funny guy and is very proud of his creations.
Especially the parfait was amazing.
Good vegan parfaits are rare in Japan.😉
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-12
太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
wiredgypsy
Points +229
#1 in its category. - Edit
My personal #2 restaurant in Kyoto after Nijiya Vegan Farm.
Read moreAnd #1 in its category (I don’t think it’s fair to compare a casual restaurant with a fine dining restaurant, is it?).
All the dishes were really delicious, especially the meat. It was just incredible. Its texture and the flavour were exactly like thinly sliced fatty pork, marinated and grilled (said by an ex pork lover till 2022).
If I lived in Kyoto, I would eat there every other day (not because it’s not worth my daily visit, but because I like my Korean cooking too).
Pros: Grilled Meat, Obanzai, Summer Rolls
Cons: Serving is small (Japanese portion)
太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
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SwainC02
Points +271
Great food with lovely, friendly service - Edit
The food was delicious, we ended up ordering a lot, two 'smaller' plates and two main dishes between two people, which was a lot of food but it was very very worth it. The staff (I think the owner) was so very lovely and helpful. Will definitely revisit!
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
Cons: A little out the way (but worth the visit)
太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
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ceej
Points +111
The BEST food! - Edit
This was probably the best meal we ate on our 2-week stay in Japan, including multiple cities! We had the "meat" set and a vegetable-based meal set. The faux meat was so amazing, and the wasabi-based dressing on the salad blew us away. All aspects of the meal were amazing, every dish on each set were so full of flavor.
Read moreThe owner brought us complementary ice cream at the end of our meal, even though we came right before closing. He was very nice and accommodating!
Pros: Amazing flavors, Very nice owner, In a good location
太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
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maggieonpaper
Points +15
Amazing vegan meat set lunch - Edit
The vegan meat set lunch came with a salad, rice, soup, and some greens. The space was small and was run just by the owner was so kind and friendly and had a fun little “welcome to Japan! Here is how we order food” message in the back of the menu. 10/10 one of my favorite meals in Kyoto.
Read more太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
capncrunch398g
Points +37
Great Food, lovely Owner - Edit
The food at the Silver Backs Café was great. We had the "Meat Set Meal", which was very tasty and contains a soup, a bowl o rice, the a large Portion of vegan meat, a salad and a small portion of beans in a delicious sauce. Especially the Wasabi based salad dressing and the vegan meat was awesome.
Read moreThe owner ist a kind person and created a lovely restaurant for open minded people from all around the world.
We had a great time.
Pros: The Food!, The Food!, The Food!
太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
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spinnymongo
Points +76
Miso soup to die for, and lots of wasabi - Edit
One of the best meals in Kyoto - had the grilled meat set, which was great and came with a delicious miso soup. The tempeh was also great. However, the meat set came with a salad that had a strong wasabi dressing. I don’t mind wasabi but my partner does not, and the meat sits on top of the salad, so if you do not like wasabi you may struggle to finish this
Read more太田研
Thank you for visiting our store.
Read moreWe also appreciate your high evaluation.
We are sorry that you heard too much wasabi in the dressing.
We look forward to serving you again.
Guest
yungqp
Points +24
Yes it’s that good - Edit
It’s simple, tasty and lovely. The owner is nice and kind. There is really nothing to complain about, its definitely go there again. My recommendation is the vegan meat set
Read more太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
LaurenC
Points +316
A joy to visit - Edit
A really special, charming little place off the beaten path. The owner prepared our meal to order. Everything had a personal, friendly touch. This place reminded me of a kind of restaurant from a small town in a different time, when someone who just loved cooking and meeting people could just open up a little welcoming spot.
Read moreEverything we ate was excellent and obviously made with love, by someone who cares about animals, the environment, and people. Give this place a visit and leave with a huge smile and a fond memory of a little slice of Kyoto.
Pros: Casual and low-key, Delicious homestyle food, Friendly owner
太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
nick14
Points +1076
Must visit - Edit
Great food cooked by a lovely owner. A fantastic selection of food and desert. Food all tasted amazing and I would love to go back there.
Read morePros: Taste of the food, Range of options, Lovely owner
太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
tgardner1453
Points +678
Great place - Edit
Super nice owner in an easy to find shop that is open late. Many options most of which are a mix of of Asian food or fusion. Prices are a bit high but options and atmosphere make up for it.
Read more太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
jollyhoe
Points +964
Cute vibes and good food - Edit
The owner was so sweet and friendly! And serves us delicious food. He taught us some Japanese etiquette and phrases which was at the back of the menu!
Read more太田研
Thank you very much for your visit.
Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
XsecretlightX
Points +54
Great food, friendly staff - Edit
There are many delicious places to try in Kyoto but this was one of our favorites. We got the tempeh and veggie spring rolls, meat set, green curry (lots of cilantro), fruit parfait, and vanilla ice cream. Loved everything and the green curry and fruit parfait were our favorite. I wish we had time to go back and try more. I highly recommend!
Read more太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
Bobisvegan
Points +223
Gorgeous food - Edit
Amazing little cafe run by a very hardworking guy who took the orders, cooked the food and then served us! Had a couple of set meals and a Thai curry, all so yummy. Also really recommend the parfait and fried banana puddings. Reasonable price too. Highly recommend
Read more太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Guest
tuomoboy
Points +53
Delicious all-vegan meals - Edit
Wonderful little restaurant in a convenient location close to Kiyomizu-dera and Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko. Seats for about a dozen inside.
Read moreThe flavors were really unique and tasty! We started with tempe goreng, had vegan grilled meat and vermicelli rice for mains and finished with ice cream and pancakes. Would recommend all of them!
The owner is very kind and with a great sense of humour (he seems to like gorillas a lot!).
Pros: Tasty vegan flavours, The delightful owner, Not too expensive overall
Cons: Some desserts were a bit pricey
太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
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Noah98
Points +596
Just wow - Edit
Huge fan of this place. The man who runs this place is incredibly kind and the food is heavenly🙌🏻
Read more太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
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heavensenttnt
Points +18
A must visit - Edit
I was wondering how on earth I hadn't been to this place before until noticing it opened up only a few weeks after I was last in town. Instant favorite - so many options for tea and a surprisingly extensive selection of alcohol. The owner was lovely and the food was too good to not finish entirely. Delicious soup, veggies, soy meat and dessert options. Great location to walk to as well as it's in a tranquil part of central Higashiyama.
Read more太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
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Maumau.happy
Points +23
Incroyable - Edit
Un petit café avec un propriétaire très sympathique. Tout est vegan et c'est très bon. On a adoré 💖
Read more太田研
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Read moreWe also received the highest evaluation and will work even harder to encourage you.
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