Vegan
Japanese

Fully vegan ramen restaurant serving three different kinds of ramen with a soy milk base. Completely free of garlic, leeks, chives, rakkyo, and onions. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm. Please note that hours are subject to change - call ahead.


Venue map for Uno Yukiko - Gion Soy Milk Ramen - ぎをん豆乳らーめん うのゆきこ
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222 Reviews

First Review by NinaR33

yuvalevy

Points +81

Vegan
12 Apr 2023

Very nice ramen and gioza

I took the Hana ramen, it is full with toppings and comes with 2 gioza. I didn't know that and ordered another gioza on the side. Nevertheless it was all good and I was really hungry so it was for the best!

The food was really great and I enjoyed the company of another person who can to eat alone.

Cons: As many places in Japan in the evening, long line

VegoChouffe

Points +840

Vegan
09 Apr 2023

Crazy delicious & very popular

Like most places in Kyoto, be prepared to wait. But totally worth it for the deliciously rich and tasty ramen (and cheezy rice to finish)

Lodasiasound

Points +16

Vegan
08 Apr 2023

Incredible Ramen

You’ll love this place, delicious ramen and a wonderful staff! A must visit!

emesefabian

Points +687

Vegan
07 Apr 2023

Best vegan ramen in Kyoto

The DanDan noodle ramen was sooo good! The attention to detail was admirable. The waiting time was a little long (~1 hour) but it was so worth it! Recommend getting there before 7 to avoid the long wait.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-06

Pros: Delicious ramen, Excellent service

Cons: Pricier than other vegan ramen places in Kyoto

arcataroger

Points +149

Vegan
06 Apr 2023

The bestest vegan ramen

Phenomenal ramen. We waited two hours and it was totally worth it. Would've come back again if we had more time.

This is the best ramen I've ever had, vegan or not, and probably the single best meal I've had in a decade.

The waiting system is confusing. If there's a line outside, write your name on the list and then wait for however long it takes for the hostess to come out and take your order. Then you'll continue to wait outside until your food is ready, at which point they'll finally seat you.

And yes, the restaurant shares a building with a laundromat in the back and an Airbnb above. Nevermind the decor. It's the food that totally makes this worthwhile. The side dishes (croquettes, the fermented rice thing, ice cream, cream brulee, etc.) are similarly delicious and well worth trying. Easily the best veggie food in Kyoto if not all Japan.

Pros: Absolutely delicious, Much yum, Worth every minute of the wait

Cons: Long, long wait , Longer than they say

HannahTucker

Points +32

Vegan
03 Apr 2023

Exciting

This really feels like one of those places that will get picked up and you'll need to ring a month in advance to get a bowl of their ramen. Absolutely delicious. Went just before 6pm and got seated and served our food within 30mins.

BeckyKilminster

Points +167

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Recommend

Really great ramen!!! Top 3 for sure. Waited a long time but definitely worth it. Get the cheesy rice to put in your soup for a risotto dish- chefs kiss

veoh1989

Points +80

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Besr ramen!!!

Definitely worth any wait they might have. It's a really amazing flavor. We went multiple times. I'll miss it 😭

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-28

Pommes4ever96

Points +435

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

leckeres Soymilk Ramen

sehr leckeres Ramen! Leider mussten wir 1,15 Stunden auf einen Platz im Restaurant warten. Ebenfalls war es sehr kalt im Lokal.
Die Speisekarte ist komplett vegan und beinhaltet eine kleine aber feine Auswahl an Gerichten und Getränken.

Pros: Ausgefallene Gerichte, freundliche Mitarbeiter

Cons: Teuer, lange Wartezeit , kalter Innenraum

teaisfortia

Points +323

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

Fantastic

The ramen was fabulous. My favorite part was all of the delicious toppings. We also got the matcha ice cream and creme brûlée desserts. They were so good! Would definitely come again

AmyKyoto

Points +86

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

Not Worth the Long Wait

We were waiting at the front of the line for over an hour today, with no acknowledgment or wait time updates from the staff.

They were severely understaffed, with two in the kitchen and one hall staff. It almost seemed like it was the hall staff member's first day as she had no idea what she was doing or how to serve the customers.

The restaurant was tiny, with three small tables and one counter for people to sit at. They were only using the three tables and had the whole counter empty, although there was a line of over 10 people outside.

There were random people always going through the restaurant as there was a coin laundry at the back and an elevator going up to an Air BnB unit.

We were finally let in and got our ramen an hour and a half later. The broth was nice, but the noodles were made of rice flour (which is great for GF) but unfortunately it had the shape and texture of spaghetti, and didn't have that nice chewy ramen noodle texture. There was also too much salty soy meat that sunk to the bottom.

If you do go there and see that there's already a line outside, I would say don't bother waiting. We had very limited time in Kyoto and we were annoyed that we wasted so much time waiting for this unsatisfying meal.

We've had better vegan ramen elsewhere!

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-29

Cons: Long wait, Understaffed, Average noodle texture

Emilia58

Points +75

Vegetarian
27 Mar 2023

Good ramen but pricey

I liked the place and the ramen was very tasty. However, it was more expensive than other ramen options, and I don't think I would pay for it again.

MartinaSalvaterra

Points +121

Vegan
26 Mar 2023

This was GOOD!

Great ramen, creamy, rich and full of flavours at every bite. Also gluten free and you can ask to change normal noodles with konjac noodles. I also had the cookie ice cream, soo nice too! Definitely to try

Pros: One of the best ramen I had , Staff speaks English

Cons: It’s expensive, more than other ramen places, The location is a bit weird

giufred

Points +18

Vegan
25 Mar 2023

A vegan ramen experience

This is not your usual ramen, since it's served in soy milk and not broth. The dish presentation is a piece of art, the attention for the details is mind blowing. It's the real Japanese way of eating, not only with the mouth but also with the eyes: the colours and the shapes of the vegetables is unique and a real feast. The side dish with rice and grilled vegan cheese was the most delicious thing I ate here in Kyoto this week. I'm so happy we finally managed to try this place!

Pros: Vegan, Gluten-free, Organic

Cons: A little on the pricey side, Not your typical ramen

AyakaPaul

Points +590

Vegan
23 Mar 2023

A great place to eat

After what felt like a daunting jostling trip to find food with all our bags - my friend and I really enjoyed being able to eat and relax here. The ramen was quite good with sprouts and cream ontop as well as options to add different spices according to your taste. The dumplings were also quite good with bamboo in the filling as well as soup. Finally the desserts were presented super cute and were delicious! We had a great time with friendly and helpful staff :)

Pros: Vegan, Friendly, Spice choices

Cons: Slightly pricey

jollieduck

Points +2205

Vegan
18 Mar 2023

Unique presentation

The ramen is beautifully prepared and looks like a work of art. However, it was a bit bland and pricey.

There is a laundromat and parking lot through the restaurant, which you can see, and people walking back and forth through the dining spaces just to get between these other places and the street. Kind of weird.

Prady

Points +255

Vegetarian
15 Mar 2023

Not all 4 stars are created equal

No seriously it doesn't even come close to being as good as most of the vegetarian/vegan ramen I've had. It wasn't bad, it's good, but not anywhere close to being worth the hype. It is a little pricey too. There are plenty of other places that also serve meat options whose vegan ramen were excellent, bar none, which I can't give 5 stars on this app.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-15

Pros: Decent vegan place

Cons: Pricey, Not the best tasting

luke111

Points +45

Mostly Veg
15 Mar 2023

Delicious and unique

We enjoyed the evening at Uno Yukiko so much! The prices are a little bit higher but it’s definitely worth it because the food is simply delicious, vegan, glutenfree and most of the time also in organic quality. In fact it was the best vegan food we had so far in Japan. The staff is really friendly, speaks good English and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxed. In the evening it’s a good idea getting there a little bit early in order to receive a table.

Pros: Delicious and unique food, Fresh ingredients and creative cooking , Friendly staff

Cons: A little bit expensive, You always have to order a drink

鵜野友紀子

Points +75

Mostly Veg
Owner
12 Mar 2023

毎日食べても飽きないラーメンです!

グルテンフリー、ヴィーガンラーメン。
ヒュージョン料理的な要素もあるラーメンで
色んな味が1杯の中で楽しめます。

Pros: グルテンフリー、ヴィーガンメニューが充実, No MSGでスープまで安心に食べれる。

Cons: 4人テーブルがないのでグループは不向き

AnnChee

Points +427

Vegetarian
12 Feb 2023

Oriental Vegetarian (Allium-free)

Cozy restaurant that serves Oriental Vegetarian Option but note that it is more costly (about ¥3,000) as compared to allium options ~

Updated from previous review on 2023-02-05

AnnaZirael

Points +216

Vegan
20 Jan 2023

Amazingly delicious

Delicious food, nice owner! Very interesting spices for ramen -sansho my best! Very lovely that staff wearing kimono! Kyoto waive💚 I like kimono! And amazing cute ice cream serving💚

Shira_Botzum

Points +68

Vegetarian
01 Jan 2023

Awesome ramen

This place was one of the only vegan restaurants open on New Years and we were so grateful. The staff are super friendly, the place is cute, the ramen was so delicious (especially with the spices they give you to add on the side)! Also recommend getting the Szechuan pickles to mix in.

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-01

Pros: Good location

Cons: Little pricey, Cash only

CyclicalJester

Points +17

Vegetarian
27 Dec 2022

Gluten free vegan ramen

Fantastic food, lovely little spot. Great for gluten free - they even have gluten free vegan hypes that are excellent. Had a decent cup of coffee too!

(Note our gluten free person is wheat intolerant, I can’t vouch for the safety for coeliacs)

Pros: Gluten free, Excellent gyoza

luciatazp

Points +1717

Vegan
22 Dec 2022

Amazing experience!!!

This little gem offers a delicious soy-milk ramen, which you can then customize with a variety of homemade spices, from traditional Sansho to a fragrant curry powder. Definitely a must visit restaurant for vegans, or anyone who enjoys a heartwarming ramen. 🍜
Ps. Their vegan croquettes were amazing too!

Pros: Lovely atmosphere , Customizable ramen , Set menu + desserts

Sarilein

Points +21099

Vegan
01 Dec 2022

Vegan ramen

This place is fully vegan which is amazing! The ramen I had was Yuki for 1200 Yen and it was a good portion size. I liked the cream on top. The two owner are nice and friendly. I love that you can spice it up with four different kinds of flavors.
The ramen was not hot, but still good (they say the serve it for the best taste - I prefer hot food still). The vegan meat was good, but too strong taste (smoked?), also it was quite cold because it’s not a great location. It is in between a laundry room and hotel so it feels weird and dark. Good options not sure if I’d go again.

Pros: Fully vegan, Gluten-free , Unique

MariferMorales

Points +23

Vegetarian
29 Nov 2022

Delicious!

The food is super good and all vegan. The staff is very friendly and helpful and they have an English menu. Doesn't accept cards.

Updated from previous review on 2022-11-29

JBIS

Points +18

Vegan
18 Nov 2022

Love it/大好き

3回のビーガンのラメンを食べられます。3回のラメンはめっちゃ美味しいですね。特にラメンとビーガンチ-ズの米は一緒にめっちゃ美味しです。
店員は英語と日本語にしゃべられますし、優しいですね。行って食べてください!

You can eat three types of vegan Ramen here. All three are super delicious. I can especially recommend them in combination with the vegan cheese rice option - exceptionally good!
The staff is super friendly and kind and can speak English and Japanese. I can wholeheartedly recommend this store!

Pros: All vegan, Different types of food (main course and dessert), Friendly




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