Uses only 100% plant-based ingredients, with a focus on carefully selected Kyoto vegetables from producers all over the country. Gluten-free choices are available. The lunch menu changes every day but could include salads, soups, dumplings, desserts and drinks. Address in Japanese: 祇園町北側313-7. Open Mon 12:00pm-7:00pm, Tue 12:00pm-3:30pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm. Check Instagram for hours as hours vary.
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Higashiyama Gionmachi Kitagawa 313-7, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0073
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Added by AnnaZirael on 17 Sep 2022
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67 Reviews
First Review by AnnaZirael
vegiantyy
Points +77
Cozy place for fresh vegan food - Edit
The freshest veg we ever had!!!
Read moreWe had their main plate with a variety of FRESH VEGGIES. It blew our minds when we had our first few mouths. They are very wholesome and tasty. For add-on, we had the Ukranian specialty soup Borscht and Dessert which was super nice too!
The owner of the shop was very hospitable and friendly. We had a good chat with him while we were having our food.
He can speak English and Chinese too!
Definitely worth going when u are in Kyoto, looking for wholesome VEGAN food!!
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jadeeeeechen
Points +164
Pleasant Dining Experience - Edit
Fresh and nutritious food, great conversations and loving kind people.
Read morePros: Fresh and nutritious , Lovely people
Cons: The soup is not hot enough
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veg_mans
Points +20
Hidden Gem - Edit
This restaurant is hidden in an alley located very near the Yasaka shrine and also the Gion geisha district. The menu is limited but what’s on offer is delicious! The food is a unique mix of Russian/Ukrainian and Japanese cuisine. The tea on offer is quite tasty as well!
Read moreIt’s a relatively small space that is able to seat 8 people at most, so if it’s filled up, be prepared to have to come back in an hour. The staff is very friendly and speaks Japanese, Russian, English and Ukrainian! The place has a warm and social atmosphere and you might find yourself chatting with the staff as well as other customers! It’s a memorable experience!
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-08
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Holly1234
Points +15
Great takeout - Edit
Had the main plus dessert as a takeout to enjoy eating in Maruyama park. Waited around 20mins for it. The protein in the main is changed daily. Today's was the scrambled tofu which is really good. Really liked the presentation of the food. There was a queue before 12 to enter the restaurant so go early.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-05
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LisaUndTim
Points +90
Zirael - Edit
Very delicious and friendly english-Speaking owners
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PhilipFrech
Points +55
Calm gem in Gion - Edit
This is a nice lunch place in a tiny alley in the north of Gion. The two ladies who run the place are very keen on preparing good food of high quality, as well as making you feel welcome. The teas are up to the japanese standard, means very good. They regularly offer one dish/day, additionally a soup and desert, which can be ordered separately, everything made of fresh, widely seasonal ingredients. Check it out!
Read morePros: Calm, Fresh ingredients , Friendly staff
Cons: One meal per day
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Vizior
Points +80
A hidden Vegan gem - Edit
This restaurant was a highlight of my travels in Japan. It is a very cozy one counter restaurant. There is only one main course option per day but it is always so good that one is all you need. They do also sell appetizers, desert and drinks which are all great as well. I recommended the Zirael Tea 🍵
Read moreThe owners are incredibly friendly and really make this restaurant special. If you want delicious vegan food and cozy conversation this is the place.
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DoronBartkovski
Points +22
Great food and hospitality - Edit
The food was so good! And also relatively cheap.
Read moreThe hosts were so nice and English speakers.
The entrance to the place is a little bit tricky, look for a small sign
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-12
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vegface
Points +69
Simple vegan lunch set - Edit
Stumbled on this spot by chance. They have a set lunch menu. Pretty simple but nutritious - we had brown rice with baked tofu and a side salad.
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leonmeyer
Points +17
Very good vegan meal and staff - Edit
Its a small vegan only restaurant in gion with very good food. We could only select one meal, but this was okay, since it was very tasty.
Read moreThe staff/owners of this place are really friendly and open for tourists.
Pros: Vegan only, Regional & seasonal, Super friendly staff
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anneschillings
Points +42
Delicious! - Edit
I ordered spinach pancakes with vegan meat and cheese filling. It tasted really good and there were also lots of vegetables included on the plate :)
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CristyPC
Points +240
Delicious & super fresh - Edit
We had lunch here and it was delicious - lots of salad & made fresh to order. The chef was super friendly too. Huge portions!
Read morePros: Lovely friendly host/chef, Delicious, super fresh food, 100% vegan
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AnnaZirael
Points +216
Kyo-Machiya is a general term for traditional old townhouses in Kyoto City - Edit
Restaurant, a nice hideaway, boasts carefully selected vegetables delivered from producers all over the country, mainly Kyoto vegetables.
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