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Cafe Proverbs 15:17 
 based on 13 member reviews
Domus Hyakumanben 3F, 28-20 Tanak-monzenmae, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
075-7076856
Type: Vegan, Japanese, Chinese
Info: Kyoto vegan restaurant cafe serving salad, sandwiches, curry, rice, noodle, beverages, and more. Formerly Cafe Peace, now under new management since March 2008. Tue-Sat 11-10, Sun 12-10, Wed 11-6. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市左京区田中門前町28-20. Price: Moderate.
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| "Fantastic Veggie Food"
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Posted on: Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
Review: I had been starving for good vegetarian food in Japan. This is my first time here and it took me a while to get around to the idea that it is NOT impossible to be vegetarian in Japan. Just back from dinner at cafe proverb and boy was it good! They had dinner set menus. For 1500 Yen, I had a Soy Milk Ramen (absolutely to die for as another reviewer said!), a small portion of Gyoza with a delightful side salad and brown rice. I was so full and contended after the meal. I still could not resist the Japanese Parfait (550 Yen). It was ok. Not as good as the Soy Milk Ramen. I strongly recommend this place if you are in Kyoto. The easiest way to reach there from Kyoto station is to take bus 206.
Pros: Excellent Food * Friendly Staff * Easy to reach
Cons: * * |
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| "Excellent but heading in a non-vegan direction..."
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3 |
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Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
Review: I love this place. I've been here so many times that I've lost count. The soymilk veggie ramen, teriyaki tempeh sandwich and katsu sandwich are the best things on the menu in my opinion. Look out for the daily sets as they can be great value sometimes.
Sadly, I've noticed recently that they've now started offering cow's milk, real cheese and using honey in some of their dishes. The staff have always asked me about the honey and milk and you can of course still have everything vegan. I just hope that the owners are not planning on synchronising the Cafe Proverb and Kick Back Cafe (original parent cafe in Tokyo) menus as Kickback serves meat and fish :(
Pros: one of the best vegan places in Japan! * friendly staff * good value
Cons: now not entirely vegan * * |
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• Thanks for the update. I'm sorry to hear they're making it more like Kick Back. It's been such a great vegan place!. response by vecca
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| "Delicious!"
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Posted on: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 |
Review: Only got to eat here once, but it was fantastic. You MUST try the Soymilk Ramen Vegetables. It was incredible. Tried to make it at home later that week, and just couldn't do it. The dessert special for Cherry Blossom was very unusual but delicious. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I just loved this place.
Pros: Excellent Food * Reasonable Price * Friendly staff
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| "Made us wish we could live in Kyoto!"
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10 |
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Posted on: Sunday, February 01, 2009 |
Review: We didn't know what to expect, but the lunch we had was fantastic. We tried the gyoza (potstickers--pretty good), the tofu steak (excellent!) and the soymilk ramen (out of this world!) The staff was incredibly friendly. We also bought a bunch of vegan baked goods--cookies, an amazing banana-nut muffin, and granola-type bars. They have an interesting and varied menu. It's right near Kyoto University, and it was good to see that lots of students were eating at the cafe. We would have loved to eat there more if we had time!
Pros: Terrific food * Super-friendly staff * Great variety
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| "Stellar"
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Posted on: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 |
Review: We stopped by here on a Monday in July (which was UNBELIEVABLY hot) to find that the restaurant...was closed to train new staff (It should be noted that the restaurant is right near the University, and was easily accessible by bus). We came back a day later when they opened and had probably one of the best meal experiences during our time in Kyoto. The place has a modern decor, the staff was unbelievably friendly and the food was outstanding (Two words - soymilk ramen). We still think about the food there four months later, and lament the fact that even though we have many excellent options back home, there's nothing that really compares to it. The one downside for us was simply the fact that they were closed the day we went there, but that's no fault of ours or theirs. Would HIGHLY recommend.
Pros: great food * friendly staff * clean, modern style
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| "Best restaurant in Kyoto!"
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Posted on: Thursday, October 30, 2008 |
Review: Very clean and modern, friendly staff, easy to find. Not traditional Japanese style food but food was excellent - especially the Tempeh sandwhich!
Pros: Clean * Yummy * Friendly
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| "Favourite place I ate at in Japan"
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8 |
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Posted on: Friday, September 12, 2008 |
Review: Excellent tasty food with large portions, tasty drinks and the staff were very friendly.
Pros: Tasty * large portions * friendly staff
Cons: * * |
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| "Best Vegan Food we had in Japan!"
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Posted on: Friday, August 08, 2008 |
Review: We ate here 2 nights in a row. Everything was terrific, and prices were good. From a large menu, we chose a teriyaki tempeh sandwich, a set Chinese special, the spring rolls, Indonesian goreng (with fake egg that was to die for) and the tofu steaks with miso soup. The tempeh was the best sandwich I've had as a vegan. I have got to figure out how to reproduce it at home. They also offer desserts, smoothies and a terrific homemade ginger ale.
The staff is welcoming and helpful, and they speak a good bit of English. They also have English menus on hand.
They are really easy to get to if you take a bus instead of the subway. The bus stop is immediately across the street from the restaurant so there's no long hike. Buses in Kyoto announce stations in English, and almost all charge a flat 220 yen (about $2 US) for the trip no matter where you get off. Cafe Proverbs is at the Hyakumanben stop, and you can get there by buses 17, 102, 201, 203 or 206. (see a bus map in English at http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t60/islandinthepacific/69b2654f.gif). Look for the green and brown 15 17 sign right there on the north west corner of the intersection. Cafe is on the 3rd floor.
Pros: Amazing Food * Friendly Staff * Right at bus stop
Cons: None * * |
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| "Now it is Cafe Proverbs [15:17]"
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4 |
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Posted on: Monday, March 24, 2008 |
Review: This place seems pretty good actually. I tried the Soymilk Ramen and some bowl dish with Eggplant and fake meat along with brown rice. Both were quite tasty, but the edge went to the eggplant.
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| "Come here!"
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16 |
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Posted on: Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
Review: I was in a hurry, so I ate quickly and zipped out. But my general impression was grrrreat!
Drop by this unique place. Do it for peace.
Pros: the advocacy * the food * the workers
Cons: location? * * |
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| "You have to trek up here if you're in Kyoto"
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Posted on: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 |
Review: The location isn't that great for tourists. You can subway and then cab it the rest of the way. They've got some vegan goods from the USA for sale, too near the register. Its near the university. The food is all outstanding, try everything!
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| "Great setting, lovely food"
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21 |
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Posted on: Saturday, September 15, 2007 |
Review: I adored Cafe Peace from the start. The food is good and (relatively) cheap. I love the fact that they ask you what size rice you want (there's no extra charge, they just don't want any to go to waste) and that they use organic ingredients whenever possible. Highly recommended and easy to find. At the corner of Imadegawa and Higashioji, near Kyoto University.
Pros: Yummy * Inexpensive * Very Ethical
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| "A vegetarian oasis!"
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Posted on: Sunday, August 05, 2007 |
Review: Wonderful vegetarian restaurant with Japanese set meals and curries in a lovely little third floor space. After having struggled to find vegetarian food for several weeks in Japan I was thrilled to find Cafe Peace! Delicious food, soothing atmosphere. Located near Kyoto University.
Pros: delicious food * relaxing atmosphere * good value
Cons: need Cafe Peace in Tokyo! * * |
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