Vegetarian and vegan food in Kyoto

Vegetarian and vegan food in Kyoto

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   Ryōan-ji

   龍安寺

   Famous for its Zen garden, which is considered to be one of the most notable examples of the "dry-landscape" style. Surrounded by low walls, an austere arrangement of fifteen rocks sits on a bed of white gravel. That's it: no trees, no hills, no ponds, and no trickling water. Behind the simple temple that overlooks the rock garden is a stone washbasin called Tsukubai said to have been contributed by Tokugawa Mitsukuni in the 17th century. It bears a simple but profound four-character inscription: "I learn only to be contented". There is a fantastic boiled tofu (湯豆腐 yudōfu) restaurant on the grounds, which you should be able to find by following the route away from the rock garden and towards the exit. It is slightly expensive, but serves delicious, traditional tofu dishes. There is also a small cafe, serving food including vegetarian yudōfu dishes, from 11am to 3pm. The rest of the grounds are worth a look too - particularly the large pond.

   Mar-Nov: daily 08:00-17:00; Dec-Feb: 08:30-16:30 · ¥600 · Limited wheelchair access · Heritage listed · Built 1450
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   Nijiya

   虹屋

   Cozy vegan izakaya with only counter 7 seats. As of March 2024, they had to temporarily stop taking reservations due to popularity, and serve customers in order of arrival.

   17:30-20:30 · Vegan options

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   Toryanse

   通りゃんせ

   A restaurant with vegan options. The interior features photos of cat that roam around the Philosopher’s Path. Cash only.

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   Mumokuteki

   中京区御幸町通六角下ル伊勢屋町351 ヒューマンフォーラムビル

   Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · Vegan options · Wi-Fi

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   Kyoto Engine Ramen

   580-2 Nakanocho

   Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · Vegan options · Wi-Fi

6. DrinkCafé

   CAFE FROSCH

   557-7 Higashiyanagicho

   Mo-We,Sa-Su 11:00-17:00 · Vegan options

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   Musubi Cafe - sweets factory

   1-8 Arashiyama Nishiichikawacho

   We-Mo 10:30-18:00 · Vegan options

8. BuyCoffee roaster

   Sentido

   中京区笹屋町445

   Mo-Fr 07:30-16:30; Sa 08:00-17:30 · Vegan options

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   Stardust

   北区紫竹下竹殿町41

   Fr-Tu 11:00-18:00 · Vegan options

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    Veg Out

    448 七条通

    Tu-Su 08:00-20:00 · Vegan options

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    Vegan Ramen UZU

    146 Umenokicho

    Tu-Fr 12:00-13:30, 17:00-20:30 · Vegan options

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    Weekenders Coffee Roastery

    682-7 石不動之町

    Sa-Su 10:00-17:00 · Vegan options

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    Izusen

    Murasakino Daitokujicho, ４−４−4 大慈院内

    Th-Tu 11:00-17:00 · Vegan options

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    TowZen or Mamezen Vegetarian Ramen

    13-4 Shimogamo Higashitakagicho

    Fr-We 11:30-14:30, 18:00-21:30 · Vegan options

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    cafe planet

    5 今出川通, 上京区

    Th-Tu 09:00-18:00 · Vegan options

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    Natural Food Village

    Ichijoji Tsukidacho, 95 第一メゾン白川 202

    Mo-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:55 · Vegan options

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    Miso Pota

    下丸屋町390-2 QUESTION内

    Th-Tu 11:00-19:00 · Vegetarian options

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    Choice Cafe and Restaurant

    三条通;京都府道37号二条停車場東山三条線

    Mo, Th-Su 09:30-11:00, 11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:30 · Vegan options

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    Pettirosso

    富小路通

    We-Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00

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    Vermillion Cafe

    5-31 Fukakusa Kaidoguchicho

    Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

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    Apprivoiser Whole Food Cafe

    下京区植松町716

    Tu-Su 07:00-19:00

22. EatLocal restaurant

    Vegan Izakaya Masaka Kyoto

    446-1 Kichimonjicho

    Mo,We-Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 · Fully vegan

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    Little Heaven

    右京区嵯峨野開町8-29

    Vegan options

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    Gion Tanto

    372 Kiyomotocho

    Vegan options

25. DrinkCafé

    イクスカフェ

    京都府京都市東山区元吉町５７−１

    Vegetarian options

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    Vegginy

    Tachibanacho, 611 Ｖｉｎｅ Ｏａｋ Ｔｗｅｌｖｅ 地下南側 Basement!!

    Sa-Su 12:00-14:30, 17:30-19:00; Mo-Tu, Fr 12:00-15:00 · Vegan options · Wi-Fi

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    Kisaki

    Yudofu restaurant, traditional tatami seating

    Vegan options

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    Organic House Salute

    下京区東塩小路町600-31

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    Padma

    Shimotsutsumicho, 82 恵美須ビル 2階

    We, Sa 11:30-14:30, 18:00-21:00; Su, Tu 11:30-14:30; Mo 11:30-14:30, 15:00-19:00

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    Saga Tofu Ine

    46-2 Sagatenryuji Kitatsukurimichicho

    Vegetarian options

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    Weekenders Coffee Tominokoji

    Th-Tu 07:30-18:00 · Outdoor seating · Vegan options · Takeaway

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    La Fourchette

    中京区押小路通両替町西入ル金吹町460 住岡店舗

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    Coco Hana

    Kinugasa Tenjinmoricho, ３１−16

34. EatBreakfast restaurant

    GRZE

    07:00-12:00 · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

35. EatVegetarian restaurant

    Gen

    127 Keikaincho

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    Le Nature

    Uradeyamacho, 320 小島ビル 2階

37. EatItalian restaurant

    Osteria Italiana 7 EMBERS

    中京区

    Mo-Su 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00 · Vegetarian options · Wi-Fi

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    Plant-based cuisine F Effe

    We-Su 11:30-14:30, 18:00-21:00 · Outdoor seating · Vegan options

39. EatVegetarian restaurant

    Premarche Alternative Diner

    三条通堀川西入Hashinishicho, 672 2F

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    Zirael Vegan Restaurant

    Mo-Su 12:00-19:00 · Vegan options · Wi-Fi

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