Vegan
Indian
Japanese
Tiny restaurant on the north side of the road east of the Hyakumanben intersection in the Kyoto University and Ginkakuji area. English speaking staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Serves Japanese style lunch and dinner menu (teishoku), Indian curry, and noodles. Previously named Earth Shokudou. Mar 2014 owner reports no egg or dairy used. Reported closed September 2020.
33 Reviews
First Review by DavidSlawColeman
paulpearne
Points +53
Good luck and thank you! - Edit
Sujata probably will be closed forever: the owner and chef has retired after more than 30 years of hard work and true passion. She will have a new start in life, new experiences, that`s what she say to me, and i can only say good luck and thank you!
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Abhejali
Points +13
Peaceful place with a home feeling and great cooking - Edit
Sujata´s Restaurant is a lovely place with peaceful atmosphere and excellent cooking, almost like from your mum. She cooks excellent Indian and Japanese dishes.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Peaceful atmosphere, Friendly stuff
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BerniBear
Points +57
Sweetest chef EVER and perfect food! - Edit
The lady is absolutely kawaii (sweet).
Read moreFood is perfect!!! 100% vegan!
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Rosebuda15
Points +189
Amazing place snd vibe - Edit
The old lady is so nice, serving many of the all-vegan option.
Read moreDon't forget to get the home-baked bread!
Delicious
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Dhavala
Points +13
Don’t miss this absolute gem of a restaurant - Edit
I was really excited to find Sujata’s restaurant on my trip to Kyoto as vegan or vegetarian restaurants are a rarity there, especially ones that also serve great homemade cakes and chai! It’s a cosy restaurant with a lovely peaceful atmosphere that serves both Japanese and Indian dishes. The owner, who speaks English was super welcoming, she prepared and served everything with such care and love you just knew it would be fresh and delicious. We had the Japanese set meal which was a variety of small vegetable dishes served with rice and miso soup. The food tasted amazing, was very reasonably priced and you’ll leave feeling you had an exquisite home-cooked meal.
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tamra_rusla
Points +19
Totally Japanese Granny Curry and Sweets - Edit
I love this place.
Read moreThe lady owner is very sweet. I always feel like home here. So if you want to try granny-style Japanese food, it is a perfect place.
There is a variety of set menu:
Gyoza plate
Cold Noodles
Ramen
Curry
Some home-made sweets (sweet potato apple cake is my favorite!)
Pros: Price is cheap, Very tasty veggies , Cosy
Cons: Might wait for a meal if there are many people , Small inside
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AmandaCatspell
Points +38
Amazing - Edit
This is cute little place with and elderly lady who makes all the food. She was sweet and helped me with my limited Japanese.
Read moreI got a set and it was very filling.
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AsukaSeitou
Points +73
Super cute, old Lady serves you delicious Japanese and Indian food! - Edit
The Lady which is working there, is sooo kind and really try's to satisfy you as much as she can! Food is delicious and super freshly made, so don't be in a hurry! By the way, really quiet and small place, so please go and support the Lady! :3
Read morePros: Everything is vegetarian!, Super freshly made! Ingredients change by season., Awesome service!
Cons: Not sure what is vegan and what not.
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greenturtle
Points +33
Lovely old lady and home cooked meal - Edit
It was an amazing meal here :)
Read moreWas approx a 20min of walk from Ginkakuji temple but totally worth it !! When we entered we were greeted by a friendly old grandma.
The vibes from the restaurant was very peaceful and calm with hare krishna music playing in the background. She recommended my friend and I to order the Japanese Lunchbox (1000yen) and we did and was the best decision ever. Reviews from this place said that the service was slow cause she's the only person running the place but not at all for us - we only had to wait like 10-15mins for our food and which was pretty good cause I thought we would have to wait like 30mins+ !!
The presentation of the food was amazing and vey aromatic. She was super nice and smiley and refilled our water cups often cause it was super hot outside.
The cuisine is Indian inspired Japanese. There are many paintings on the walls and are painted by her Indian teacher - they were all beautiful and making the restaurant a very vibrant place.
Overall, the food was amazing and a very cheap price - simple homecooked meal by a lovely grandma :)
Would definitely come again and highly recommend you to pass if you're around the Ginkakuji temple area !!!!!
Updated from previous review on 2018-07-02
Pros: Very friendly grandma, CHEAP Home cooked meal, 20min walk from ginkakuji
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Halina
Points +18
Przepysznie - Edit
serdecznie polecam tę niedrogą małą restaurację niedaleko campusu;gotuje dla Ciebie przemiła starsza Pani-nazywam ją "panią Sujatą"
Read morepolecam "japanese lunch"-za każdym razem nieco się różni,ale pierożki które zawiera są fantastyczne!
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Xanato5
Points +76
I want to kidnap the sweet old lady - Edit
I unexpectedly fell in love with this humble establishment. It is a simple place with 2 small tables and a small counter. An adorable Japanese grandma personally cooks for you, everything made to order. There are a few options but I recommend always choosing the Japanese set meal. She will whip up seasonal dishes, each more delicious than the next.
Read morePros: Simple and delicious, Sweet old lady
Cons: You may have to wait for your food
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FoodIsNeverWaste
Points +317
Among the cheapest in Kyoto - Edit
You can choose the "lunch" option, or other meals.
Read moreCompared to other vegan restaurants this place is especially inexpensive! Cute and friendly grannies as staff. The croquette tasted a bit dull, but except that it was good. Filling! - They give you rice refill if you like!
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yannickjo
Points +65
cute little restaurant - Edit
The owner was adorable and the food was great for the little amount of money! Next to Kyoto University, so perfect for lunch break
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dror
Points +38
highly Recommended. - Edit
The food felt like home, and one cannot add to this. The prices were more than reasonable.
Read morePros: simple, tasty Indian food.
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YokeMunLim
Points +973
One of the cheapest vegan meals in Kyoto, lovely owner and relaxing atmosphere - Edit
I simply adore the owner of Sujata. She is so charming and hospitable to her customers. For a set meal that costs below 1000 yen this is easily one of the cheapest meals you can get in Kyoto, plus you get free refills of rice. Her food is nourishing and sincere. I leave grateful and content every time I visit. She also conducts free meditation classes at her restaurant each month, so be sure to ask if you're interested.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-07-16
Pros: Cheap and delicious meal, lovely owner, peaceful and soothing atmosphere
Cons: Closes unexpectedly so call ahead
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Joella
Points +21
Peaceful - Edit
I have been here several times and always leave with a smile on my face. The atmosphere is great and very peaceful, the food deliciously home-cooked and the cook herself super friendly. When it gets busy during lunch time it can take a while before you get your food, so do not think of this place as getting some 'fast' food. When you take the Japanese lunch set it takes usually less time than a curry. Just enjoy the experience!
Read morePros: delicious, lovely chef, big portions
Cons: can take a while, a con when you are in a hurry
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taysesame
Points +150
100% YES! Cheapest Meal- GO here - Edit
I made it here on my last day in Kyoto! It was a lovely experience. I left with a full, happy belly. There were two older ladies running the show. One wore an Indian Saree and the other a Kimono? They were rocking at life and gave me a lot of delicious and healthy food with the lunch set. It felt like a Japanese cultural experience. I didn't love the taste of each little thing, but I don't usually like seaweed soup or a lot of mushrooms. The egg plant I had was the best tasting eggplant of my life. The lunch set changes, so I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. I want to go back and try the curry options. See you again Sujata!
Read morePros: Everything
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XOXO
Points +1760
Grandma just cooked for you :) - Edit
Lovely and humble experience
Read moreThe chef itself served us the food
She was so lovely :)
I loved it!
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Dave_rdt
Points +25
Real home made food! - Edit
Has Japanese and Indian food.
Read moreWe tried the Japanese lunch and it was great! So authentic.
The owner (and cook) makes all the food by herself and was so kind to make us dessert especially since she didn't have any left.
Great service!
Pros: great service, great food, real tasty.
Cons: could run out of dishes, but hey, that's what
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MihaGrudnik
Points +20
Highly recommend - Edit
Sujata is a small vegan restaurant located at the Kyoto university area - relatively close to Ginkakuji temple.
Read moreSujata offers a veriety of curries, vegetable ramen and a japanese traditional meal set which consists of brown rice, a big and rich miso soup and 4 - 5 side dishes (the side dishes change daily). All the food is amazingly delicious and the owner is very kind as well.
It's easily accessible by bus nr. 3, 17, 31, 65, 201, 203, 206 - bus stop Hyakumanben (百万遍)
**THE OPENING HOURS IN THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE ARE WRONG! Sujata is open from Sunday to Friday from around 11:30 to 18:00!! It's closed on Saturdays and usually every 16th of the month.
I really hope you give it a try - it's by far my favourite vegan restaurant in Kyoto!
Updated from previous review on 2017-02-21
Pros: Very tasty!!!, The owner is super nice (english available), Cheap - you can get full for less than ¥1000
Cons: a bit far from the city centre
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louisecollet
Points +22
Parfait - Edit
un lieu très calme, tenu par deux charmantes dames qui font la cuisine de grand mère japonaise. C'est délicieux.
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coverseas
Points +233
Great option in Kyoto - Edit
Lovely little place by the university. Limited options, but that was a-ok with me! I had the Japanese lunch (signs have English, and the chef knows enough English that it was all very easy). Tiny. I'm probably repeating what everyone else has said, but it's a reasonable-price-for-Japan spot (800-1000 for all mains, I think), and the food was quality and good. The woman/ chef running the place on her own is really lovely!
Read morePros: Reasonable price., Quality food.
Cons: Tiny (not a bad thing, but for groups it could be!
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Brinielou
Points +168
Very Impressive - Edit
Though it was a long walk from our hotel, Sujata was very worth it!
Read moreThe chef was lovely. I had the lunch set which was fantastic, the tofu had lemon and ginger and it was a very generous portion for ¥950.
My partner loved his Ramen so much I didn't even get to taste any! That was ¥850 and his favourite of our whole Japan trip so far.
Very cute little restaurant too as we loved the seating
Pros: Good Prices, Amazing Food, Lovely decor and staff
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Toxoplasma
Points +21
Great food! - Edit
The food was amazing, we got the japanese set meal that was so good! Lots of different traditional japanese foods. All vegetarian. But the restaurant only had one person working there, so it was very slow. Two of us got the japanese set and one got the ramen, the sets came out in about 15 minutes but the ramen took about another 20 minutes. The group that came in right after us was still waiting for their food when we all finished eating.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Big variety of traditional dishes, It was so good
Cons: Very slow
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sathya1709
Points +73
A must visit - Edit
This is my lifeline when I visit Kyoto as I more or less eat my lunch here. Great ambience with pleasant music in the background. Great food at cheap prices. Each day there is a Japanese meal and 3 or 4 standard Indian curries.
Read moreI recommend the Japanese food as you get to know how delicious Japanese vegan food can be, especially when you are visiting from abroad.
I would definitely recommend going here. More than the food, the host adds a lively touch and charm to the place. Having food here is like eating at my grandmother's place with nice atmosphere and company.
Pros: Great food, Cheap prices, Good company
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stegh
Points +116
WOW - Edit
WOW WOW WOW this was GREAT. The grandma making the food greets with a big smile, great recommendations, and a joyful vegan vibe. Small cafe with limited menu but everything we tried was delicious! Just ask her what's for dinner and you'll leave satisfied. Even the cake-- WOW-- not too sweet and not too sticky.
Read morePros: Delicious, Plentiful, Joyful
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VikramSridhar
Points +13
Great food & excellent experience! - Edit
Randomly wandered into the restaurant when I was in the area and it was the highlight of my day! The old lady serving was extremely kind and the navratan korma I had was much better than what I have had in some Indian restaurants. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Great Value
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