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Little-Heaven
8-29 Saganohirakichou, Ukyo ~ : 0757772500
Expensive -- Vegan, Pizza, Japanese, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Fusion -- Aditional Info: Upscale vegan restaurant minutes from Katabiranotsuji station on the Arashiyama line, or 10 minutes from Uzumasa station on Sanin line. Offers a lunch set with three courses consisting of seasonal vegetables of Kyoto, traditional dried soymilk skin, and wheat gluten. Has vegetable sushi course. Dessert are extra. Must call to reserve at least 3 days ahead as it's not always open. As of Jan 2017 lunch set 2,000 yen, sushi courses 5000-6000 yen. 2,4,5 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Ukishima Garden
543 Asakura-cho, Nakagyo-ku (at Tomino-koji) ~ : 0757548333
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Beer/Wine, European, Fusion -- Aditional Info: Vegan shojin cuisine restaurant in traditional machiya-style house close to the Nishiki market, since April 2016. Its flagship location is in Okinawa. Features contemporary vegan-meets-Shojin cuisine using organic local vegetables, millet, and prepared condiments like vinegar, miso, and soy sauce. Menu ranges from Japanese Shojin, Italian, and French to Oriental. Selection of wine and sake. Vegan ramen lunches at weekends since Dec 2016. 4 Mon-Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Yin-Yang Flower Cafe
2-39, Uzumasa Goshonouchi-cho, Ukyo-ku ~ : 0754067109
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Take-out -- Aditional Info: A tiny organic cafe located just behind Shochiku Movie Studio, a 5 minute walk from the Randen Katabira-no-Tsuji station which is close to Uzumasa Movie Village. Offers 3 kinds of meals: plate of the day lunch, day's curry, plus miso soup and brown rice balls set. Could also order a boxed lunch to go. Last orders 30 mins before closing. Daytime last orders 6pm. Evening reservations required by 6pm. NOTE: check the calendar of the homepage before visiting. 5 Mon-Tue 12:00pm-7:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Ajiro
Ukyo-ku, Kyoto Teranomae-cho, 28-3 ~ : 075-463-0221
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Aditional Info: Shoujin ryori (vegan Japanese Buddhist cuisine) and Japanese seating. At JR Hanazono, or Kyoto bus stop before Myoshin 61,62,63. Address: 京都市右京区寺の前町28-3 Mon-Tue 11:00am-7:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Apelila
36-3, Polygonum-machi, Takano, Zuojing District, Kyoto City ~ : 075-2038506
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Take-out, Asian, Bakery -- Aditional Info: An all-vegan bakery/cafe located a short walk from Demachiyanagi Station. Serves a wide variety of sweet and savory buns, in addition to loaves of bread. Also has a cafe area, where you can eat your bakery items or order a lunch set meal. Address: 京都市左京区高野蓼原町36-3. Wed-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Choice Cafe and Restaurant
89-1 Sanjo-dori, Ohashi-cho, Higashiyama-ku ~ : 075-7621233
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Western, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Aditional Info: Vegan and entirely gluten-free restaurant located 2 mins east of Keihan Sanjo subway station. Breakfast 9-10:30am, Lunch 11am-4pm (last order 3pm), Dinner 5-9pm (last order 8pm). Menu items include fermented vegan cheese, veggie burgers, soups, brown rice risotto, organic pasta, quiche, pancakes, raw cake, smoothies, hot drinks, and more. Their house-made vegan cheese is available for purchase. Open 7 days a week. Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cosy Cafe at Tamisa Yoga
Tenshojimaecho, 532−2, Nakagyo Ward ~ : 075-2120776
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Japanese, Western, Bakery -- Aditional Info: Address in Japanese 京都市中京区天性寺前町532 北原ビル2F. One floor above well signed Tamisa Yoga. Small vegan cafe and health food shop. Cafe serves light meal sets, cakes, muffins, quiche, coffee drinks. English menu & spoken. Tue-Fri 11:30am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Daitokuji Ikyu
20 Daitokuji Mae, Murasakino, Kita-ku ~ : 075-4930019
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Aditional Info: Daitokyu offers vegan Shojin Ryori. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市北区紫野大徳寺下門前町20. 2 Mon-Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gomacro
67-3 Jinmei-cho, Nakagyo-ku ~ : 075-2575096
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic -- Aditional Info: Small vegan cafe with a little retail area. Each day offers only around 10 portions of lunchtime specials, so go early. Has 3 set meals served all day. Desserts available. Address in Japanese: 〒604-8207 京都府京都市 中京区神明町67-3. Tue-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Hakuunan
Nishiura-30 Gokasho, Uji ~ : 0774-320700
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Aditional Info: Traditional Japanese buddhist zen cuisine (shojin ryori). Affiliated with and located opposite the Manpukiji temple and set in a picturesque zen garden. Serves set course meals in the fuccha ryori style. 2 Mon-Wed 9:00am-5:00pm, Fri-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Hale
Nishiki-dori, 198-1 (at Nishiki Market) ~ : 0752312516
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Japanese, Beer/Wine -- Aditional Info: Kyoto vegan restaurant inside the market arcade. Offers set meals. Look for the half open glass door next to the sweet shop stall, approx. 4 stalls before you reach Fuyacho -dori, at 京都府京都市中京区東魚屋町198-1, 〒604-8055. NOTE: has irregular opening hours - call ahead. 5 Tue-Wed 11:30am-3:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, Fri-Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Iori
20-13 Oike-cho, Utano, Ukyo-ku ~ : 075-4615911
Expensive -- Vegan, Organic -- Aditional Info: A home restaurant offering Shojin Ryori. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市右京区宇多野御池町20-13. 2 Mon-Sun 11:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kanga An
278 Karasuma dori, Kita-ku, Kuramaguchi ~ : 075-2562480
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese, Shojinryori -- Aditional Info: Temple setting, Shojin Ryori style food, but a special style which is Fucha Ryori. Two days advance booking for party of 2 minimum is required. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市北区小山堀地町38-16 or 閑臥庵 (please let HappyCow know) Mon-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kitten Company
Karasuma St, Gojostreet 294-1 ~ : 753441591
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese -- Aditional Info: Tea house also offering vegan cake and light food. No coffee or smoking. Sells hand-made art. 3 Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kousagisha Cafe
Kino building 113 Jodoji Kamibambacho, Sakyo-ku ~ : 075-7617707
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic -- Aditional Info: Serves contemporary vegan Japanese food, drinks, and dessert in a light-filled, modern setting above an art gallery. Menu options include a generous sampler plate, pickled vegetables, curry, rice balls, tofu cake & ice cream, tea, coffee, sake, wine, beer. Operated by the owner-chef of the traditional yuba-don restaurant Hale in the Nishiki Market, it's a welcoming vegan alternative in northern Kyoto, not far from Kyoto University & Kyoto Art & Design College. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

La Fourchette
1F Sumioka Building, 460 Kinbuki-cho, Oshikouji-dori, Ryogaemachi Nishiiru ~ : 075-213-3693
Expensive -- Vegan, Organic, Beer/Wine, French -- Aditional Info: Located in the Karasuma-Oike area near Kyoto International Manga Museum, this restaurant serves entirely vegan French dishes using organic vegetables wherever possible. Offers 3 different priced sets (starts from approx. Y4410 up to Y7350). Note that group dining must order the same course option. 2 Mon-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Matsuontoko Cafe
538-6 Shijyo Agaru Shinkyougoku Nakanocho Nakagyoku ~ : 075-251-1876
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Pizza, Japanese, Organic, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Vegan restaurant at 538-6 四条上る新京極通中之町中京区 serving burgers, pizza, pasta, salads, a few Japanese dishes, plus cocktails and drinks. 5 Mon-Sun 12:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm, Mon-Sun 11:30pm-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Morpho Cafe
309 Saikachicho (at Kamigyo Ward) ~ : 075-4325017
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Japanese, Raw, Western -- Aditional Info: Vegan restaurant on Horikawa-dori at the corner of Kamichojyamachi and on the west side of the Horikawa river canal. Offers a large selection of mains, as well as some cakes and desserts, drinks, and set meals. Closes 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month. Mon 11:30am-3:00pm, Mon 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wed 11:30am-3:00pm, Wed 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 11:30am-3:00pm, Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-3:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Natural Food Village
202 Shirakawa St ~ : 075-712-3372
Moderate -- Vegan, Indian, International, Organic, Take-out, French, Fusion, Pan-Asian -- Aditional Info: Est. 2001, the oldest vegan restaurant in Kyoto. Vegetables are purchased from nearby farmers. Music events and live performances. Has an English menu. Address: 左京区一乗寺築田町95 第一メゾン白川202 5,6 Tue-Sun 12:00pm-12:00am -- Rating: Not rated yet

Obakusan Manpukuji Oryukaku
34 Sanbankatsu, Gokasho, Uji ~ : 07-52568137
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese, Buddhist -- Aditional Info: Obakusan is the founder of the vegan Fucha Ryori (a vegan Buddhist style of cooking). As a Buddhist temple they cannot serve meat. It is absolutely vegan. Note that the Fucha Ryori includes mock dishes such as mock salmon, etc. It is all vegan Buddhist Temple Food. Flower course, moon course, and more. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Organic House Salute
600-31, Shimogyo-ku ~ : +81-753413737
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian restaurant located in a residental alley on Kitsubashi-dori, behind Kyoto Tower hotel annex, at 京都府京都市下京区東塩小路町６００−３1. 5-minute walk from Kyoto train station. Around US$10 for a set dinner. May 2016 reported now fully vegan. Mon-Wed 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Wed 5:00pm-6:30pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Fri 5:00pm-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-4:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Padma
Marikooji St ~ : 075-7087707
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Beer/Wine -- Aditional Info: Kyoto-style Japanese organic restaurant, at 京都府京都市左京区吉田牛ノ宮町25-12, which is north of Higashi Ichijo St, 2 blocks west of Yoshida Shrine, east of Maruta. Serves vegan meals plus sake and herbal refreshments. Hosts music and events. Mon-Sun 11:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Ryoanji Yudofu - Seigenin
13 Goryonoshita-machi, Ryoanji, Ukyo-ku (at /off Shimei Dori Rdi, near Gold Pavillion) ~ : 075-4624742, 075-4622216
Expensive -- Vegan, Buddhist -- Aditional Info: Last order taken at 4:30pm. Named Ryoanji Yudofu (Ryoanji Seven Herb Tofu, in English), because its famous dish is yudofu (boiled tofu with vegetables and seven herbs). The restaurant is inside the Ryoanji Temple area, in the Seigenin building (a minor temple attached to the main temple and situated by the Kyoyoike pond- a 1000-year-old Koi pond). English menu available. Nice food and setting. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市右京区龍安寺御陵ノ下町13. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Seizansodo
63 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku ~ : 075-8611609
Expensive -- Vegan, Japanese -- Aditional Info: Serves Tofu Shojin Ryori. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町63. Closed Wednesday and first Tuesday of the month. It is advised to call ahead before you go to be sure that it's open. Mon-Tue 11:30am-5:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Stardust
41 Shichiku Shimotakedonocho, Kita Ward ~ : 0752867296
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Japanese -- Aditional Info: Food is all vegan. Good ambiance though not suitable for large parties. 4 Tue-Sun 11:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sujata
Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Tanaka-Mon-zen-cho 96-2 ~ : 075-721-0789
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Indian, Japanese -- Aditional Info: 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. Last orders 6pm every day. 5 Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri 5:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Sunny Place
168-2 Tanaka Ōichō, Sakyo Ward ~ : 075-7117617
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic, Western -- Aditional Info: One the the oldest vegetarian restaurants in Kyoto, a casual little cafe serving veggie burgers, set meals, and more. Directions: from the intersection (Hyakumanben) go west on Imadagawa, turn north (right) at the first traffic light, walk about a block, and the restaurant is on your right. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm, Mon-Sun 6:00pm-10:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Tenryuji Shigetsu
68 SuzukinoBaba-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku ~ : 075-8829725
Expensive -- Vegan -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian food (Shojin Ryori) located inside Sogen Garden of the Tenryu-ji temple, Arashiyama. Garden admission fee is 500 Yen. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場68 2 Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Tosca
67-7 Kitashirakawa Oiwakecho, Sakyo Ward ~ : +81-0757217779
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Organic, Beer/Wine, Fusion -- Aditional Info: An organic vegan cafe near Kyoto University offering a menu of mostly Japanese cuisine with a few fusion dishes plus organic wine. Uses organic vegetables, grains, and fruits. Rice and salad are ordered separately from mains. Casual atmosphere. 5 Tue-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, Tue-Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Veg Out
west side of Shichijyo-Bride of The Kamo River ~ : 075-7481124
Moderate -- Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Western, Fast food, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery -- Aditional Info: River facing restaurant directly across the bridge from Shichijo urban rail station. All vegan starters, mains, desserts, alcoholi & non-alcoholic drinks. 4 Tue 11:30am-6:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Vegans Cafe and Restaurant
612-0029 Kyoto-shi Fushimi-ku Fukakusa Nishi Uramachi 4-chome 88 ~ : 075-6433922
Moderate -- Vegan, Pizza, Japanese, Organic, Western -- Aditional Info: An all-vegan restaurant offering food like pizza, soy BBQ rice bowl, spaghetti with soy meat sauce, sweets, organic coffee and more. Has an English menu. Last order taken at 4:30 pm. Note that open hours are at times irregular (depending on the owner). Located near Fushimi Shrine at 612-0029 京都市伏見区深草西浦町4丁目88. A natural organic store operates on the second floor. New owner since March 2016. 1 Mon-Tue 11:30am-5:00pm, Thu-Fri 11:30am-5:00pm, Sat 11:30am-9:00pm, Sun 11:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Veggie Cafe
Nishikiinokuma-cho 537, Nakagyoku (at Inokuma dori) ~ : 0753663979
Inexpensive -- Vegan, American, Japanese, Organic -- Aditional Info: Address 錦猪熊町537京都市中京区錦. Makes chilli bean soup, different types of pita, fries, and a range of drinks. All vegan food. 1,5 Mon 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon 5:30pm-8:30pm, Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Fri 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun 5:30pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

yama-shoku-on
448-13 Kajiichou, Kamigyouku (at Kawaramachi) ~ : n/a
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Beer/Wine, Asian -- Aditional Info: An organic vegan restaurant near Demachiyanagi Station. Serves South Indian set meal, green salads and more. Also known as Plant Lab. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Arashiyama-kan Tofu & Vegetable
Nishikyo-ku Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho, 41−2 ~ : 0758610159
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Japanese -- Aditional Info: Small vegetarian cafe in Arashiyama run by elderly local couple. Specialty is veggie version of traditional Japanese bento lunch. English menu available but not spoken. 5 Mon-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Millet
1118 Shizuichishizuharacho, Sakyo Ward ~ : 075-7413303
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Pizza, Japanese, Organic -- Aditional Info: Serves a multi course vegan lunch in the light-filed airy ground floor of a rustic renovated farmhouse in a village close to Kyoto, on bus line 34. Menu includes grilled vegetables, tofu, quiche, squash soup, salad, pizza , apple & sweet potato tart, herb tea, coffee. Dining room overlooks the hosts' farmland. Hosts art exhibits, music performances, and workshops on bread baking , herb cultivation, traditional crafts. 2,5 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Cocolo Kyoto
201 Sanmoji-cho, Ueda Building 2F, Nakagyo-ku ~ : 0752296619
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Cafe and shop serving smoothies and acai bowls (some flavors contain honey). Sells gluten-free organic granola. Previously at 299 Kinoshita-cho. NOTE: please send exact map coordinates. Mon 11:00am-7:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

F. S. N. Bar Chez Philippe
Hexagonal Building 3F, Nakagyo-ku ~ : 90-506400642
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, French -- Aditional Info: Previously operated as Frontieres Sans Nations at Nakagyo-ku, Kamiya-cho, Kawamura bld 2F. Moved to current location in summer 2013. It's a bar run by a French man. No food menu, but there is always food upon request - just ask. Prices are flexible. Vegans need to specify as cheese and egg are used. The owner speaks French, English, and Japanese. Address in local language is 〒604-0000 京都府京都市中京区 六角テラスビル 3F. Relocated from 90-8, Chin-cho, Shimogyo-ku. 5 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Miso Pota
88 Daikokucho ~ : 75-7548630
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Aditional Info: 3 seat eatery & take away specialising in miso soups. English menu & spoken. Clear diet suitability labeling on the menu. Croissant is the only item labelled vegetarian not also labelled vegan. Also sells brown rice snacks. In front of the shop there is a park. Reported one of the soups may contain fish products and the mushroom soup contains butter - please check and let Happy Cow know. 4 Mon-Tue 11:00am-7:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Momi Cafe
15 Saganisonin Monzen Kitachuincho Ukyo-ku ~ : 075-8826982
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Japanese -- Aditional Info: A small, one-owner operated cafe serving just one vegetarian set lunch and other snacks for tea. Lunch is temple style vegetarian set (Shyojin Ryori). No English menu -- just tell the owner you want a vegetarian set or Shyojin Ryori set. Location is 200m from the west entrance of Seiryō-ji temple. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Otera House - Shojin Cafe Waka
Shimokyoku, Ynaginobamba, Bukkojisagaru, Shinkaicho 397-9 ~ : 070-56570953
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out -- Aditional Info: A small house converted into a restaurant, at 京都市下京区新開町397-9, close to the Bukkoji Temple. Serves a fixed menu with all vegan dishes; only the cake set contains eggs and milk. Open for lunch. For groups of more than three, or if ordering the lunch box, a phone reservation is desired. Menu varies but includes a lunch (four small vegan dishes with rice), take-away lunch box, organic coffee or tea, Hojicha (roaster green tea) and cake set. 1,3 Wed-Sat 11:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Prunus
9-4, Kurumamichi-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku ~ : 075-8622265
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian macrobiotic restaurant serving balanced set meals. Mostly vegan, but uses dairy. Located in front of the station. Gluten free menu available. Chef is a macrobiotic cooking instructor and nutritionist. See website for English. Apr 2015 opened after remodeling. 5 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Sake Bar Yoramu
Nijo-dori (at east of Karasuma) ~ : n/a
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Japanese, Beer/Wine -- Aditional Info: A bar for drinking sake and not a place to eat a full meal. The Israeli owner, Yoram, is knowledgeable about sake and has been serving it out of this tiny bar (seats up to 9) for many years. In addition to the sake, Yoram serves very small plates. He is a vegetarian so you'll see cheese on the menu, but the vegan dishes include Japanese staples like shishito peppers, tofu, and lotus root. Wed-Sat 6:00pm-12:00am -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Yoshuji
Kurama Honmachi ~ : 7412848
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Japanese -- Aditional Info: Located steps below the entrance (gate with the ticket window) of Kurama dera temple, which is a popular day trip from Kyoto. Serves Japanese meals, and has introduced its menu also in English. Mon 10:00am-6:00pm, Wed-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Apprivoiser Whole Food Cafe
716, Uematsu-cho, Simogyo-ku (at Gojo-Kawaramachi) ~ : 075-3516251
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Japanese, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic whole food cafe on Kyoto’s Kawarmachi St, est. 2013. Offers Japanese-style breakfast, lunch sets, hot sandwiches, granola, and more. Vegan sweets include a nut tart. Free Wi-Fi. 1,2,5,6 Tue-Sun 8:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Asian Chample Foods Goya
114-6 Jodoji Nishidacho, Sakyo Ward ~ : 075-7521158
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Okinawan and other Asian food. Machiya. Nov 2015 reported still operating. 4 Mon-Tue 11:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Tue 5:30pm-11:00pm, Thu 11:30am-4:00pm, Thu 5:30pm-11:00pm, Fri 11:30am-4:00pm, Fri 5:30pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:30am-4:00pm, Sat 5:30pm-11:00pm, Sun 11:30am-4:00pm, Sun 5:30pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Biotei
Southwest corner of Sanjo-dori and Higashinotoin-dori, 2nd floor (at Karasuma-dori Main St, opposite post office) ~ : 075-2550086
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, International, Japanese, Organic, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cozy modern cafe style. Serves fresh vegetable-based food. Some English is spoken, but bring a language dictionary if you don't speak any Japanese. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市中京区三条通東洞院西入梅忠町28, Ｍ＆Ｉビル２Ｆ. Name in Japanese: 自然派レストラン びお亭. Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm, Tue-Wed 5:00pm-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cafe Frosch
557-7 Higashiyanagi-cho, Shichihonmatsu-dori Itsutsuji Agaru ~ : 075-2003900
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Western, Beer/Wine, Bakery, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local cafe that bakes and sells bread on Wednesday and Sunday. Bread is risen in a German sourdough style using koji, the bacteria used to ferment soy sauce and miso (vegan). Added in 2016 vegan option for burger , sandwich, and onigiri option. 3,5 Mon-Wed 11:00am-7:00pm, Thu 11:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cafe Phalam
604-8382 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nishinokyo Hokuseicho, 24 ~ : 075-4964843
Moderate -- Lacto, Organic, Western, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop and cafe near Nijo station. Was originally veg, but now serves meat with vegan options available. Offers one lentil burger and one vegetable plate, as well as a breakfast salad bowl, soy lattes etc, and vegan baked sweets. Sells vegan desserts and a small variety of take home sauces and spreads. Lots of papers and books. 1 Mon-Fri 9:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Chu Chu
60-11, Kubota-cho, Kitashirakawa, Sakyo-ku (at City bus 203, Kitashirakawa bus stop) ~ : 075-7020511
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Try the beans and veggie curry. Kitchen breakfast 3-6pm. Located at 京都府京都市左京区北白川久保田町60-11. Wed-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Chukaryori o Kawaramachi-ten
407 Shimomaruyacho (Kawaramachidori), Nakagyo Ward ~ : 0752550776
Inexpensive -- Chinese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese food restaurant near Kyotoshiyakusho-Mae station. Has vegan options as indicate on the menu. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Cocohana Organic Cafe
Hon machi 13-243-1, Higayashiyama-Ku, Tofukuji ~ : 075-525-5587
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Organic, Korean, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic cafe in Tofukuji, outside the JR station on main road to Daihonzan Tofukuji temple. It's a food option for temple & garden day trippers. On the menu are vegan suitable items: a bibimbap with sticky rice. Has organic coffees & teas, toast plates, cake and parfait with green tea - possibly with dairy/egg. NOTE: May use fish in miso soup. Please confirm and inform HappyCow. 5 Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Cosme Kitchen Cafe
901 Karasuma Shiokojikudaru, Higashioji, Shimogyo-ku (at JR Isetan Station) ~ : 075-7465119
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, International, Italian, Macrobiotic, Organic, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Located in JR Kyoto station B2F (The Cube), near the central escalators in front of the main ticket gate. Vegan choices include meal sets with brown rice or bread, salad deli items, and soup, as well as scones, gelato, (some flavours), and organic tea / coffee. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Falafel Garden
Kyoto ~ : 0757121856
Moderate -- Middle Eastern, Israeli, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Moved from 13-2 Minami-machi, Higashi Muko in Apr 2014. Same Israeli food menu, in Japanese and English, offering falafel, hummus, and Middle Eastern food. Veg items are marked. Separate smoking/non-smoking areas. Last order 30 minutes before closing. Directions: 80m north of the Eiden line exit of Keihan Demachiyanagi station. Address 京都市, 左京区田中上柳町15-2. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gojo Paradiso
169-1 Shoshinji-cho, Shimogyo-ku ~ : 075-5854188
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Mediterranean, Fusion, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. On kiyamachi-dori, south of Gojo-dori, bar-restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options indicated. Focus is on comfort food: pizza, waffles, falafel, hummus. It has an English menu, with a page listing vegetarian items. -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Ihei
Shimizu-ku, Kyoto Higashiyama 3-342 (at 2nd floor) ~ : 0755313015
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Specials includes black or white soybeans cooked into tofu, tempura vegetables, pickled vegetables, and three different forms of tofu. Some English spoken. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市東山区清水3-342. Mon-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Indian Nepali Restaurant Himalaya Kyoto
〒604-8006 Kyoto-fu, Kyoto-shi, Nakagyo-ku, Shimomaruyacho, Kawaramachidori ~ : +81-752118940
Inexpensive -- Indian, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cute Indian and Himalayan restaurant with vegan choices; please inquire as they are not clearly labeled. It's a little tricky to find since it's located on the 6th floor of a building. Address: 京都府京都市中京区河原町通三条上る下丸屋町406. Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Izusen
inside Daitokuji-cho, Murasakino, Kita-ku ~ : 075-4916665
Expensive -- Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Shojin Ryori. Food is supposed to be all vegan but reported uses fish for broth (Sept 2014). One of 3 locations; the other locations do offer fish/seafood. Mon-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Kyoto Garden Restaurant Yachiyo
34 Fukuchi Cho, Nanzenji ~ : 81-75-7714148
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant. Offers one vegetarian dinner course. When calling vegans should specify. 1,2,4 Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Kyoto University Cafeteria
2F, Higashi-Oji ~ : 075-7537650
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Japanese, Fast food, Salad bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. The student cafeterias at Kyoto University Renais campus, Yoshida campus, and Katsura campus all began offering specifically vegan dishes in 2016. Menu changes and might include such as vegan ramen, reimen, curry rice, and soy meat karaage. There is a salad bar and side dishes that are vegan are marked with a green veg sign. 1,3,5 Mon-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 11:00am-7:30pm, Sun 11:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Kyotofu Fujino
JR Kyoto Isetan, 11th floor ~ : 075-3525401
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. On the 11th floor of the department store in the Kyoto train station, a few doors down on the right when you exit the elevator. A tofu restaurant with meal sets and a la carte menu. Has yuba, tofu dishes, and desserts like vegan cheesecake and ice cream. Severs chicken. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Maharaja
Gion Ryokaku Bldg B1, 267, Kita-gawa, Gion-Cho, Higashiyama-ku (at 5 minutes from Keihan Gion-shijyo station) ~ : 551-6162
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. An authentic Indian restaurant in Kyoto with an entire page of vegetarian main dishes. Basement location, so look for it. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Mamehachi
Chuo-ku, Nabeyamachi 210-4 (at Pontocho District, near Gion) ~ : 075-2112469
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A traditional tofu restaurant where most dishes are made with tofu and yuba. Much of the menu is based on tofu. On request, vegan version are offered. Staff speaks English. Lunch course costs approx. 2000-2800 yen, dinner course 4600-5400 yen. 4 Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Mamezen
Matsugasaki ~ : 075-7035731
Moderate -- Japanese, Organic, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Located at 下鴨東高木町13-4, Matsugasaki. Fish stock used as default but can be ommitted. Choice of vegan or egg noodles. Has "Vegan mornings" with vegan scones or muffins, salad, soup and drinks. Also has a "Vegan potluck" where you are requested but not obliged to bring one vegan dish with you (or ingredients to cook in their kitchen on Friday evenings). Potluck participation must be registered on Facebook. 5 Mon-Fri 8:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Sun 6:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mimikou
Kyoto ~ : n/a
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Est. 1969, this udon restaurant has a separate English vegetarian menu. Location is at Japan, 〒605-0074 京都府京都市 東山区祇園町南側５２８−６. The menu explains that the vegetarian udon is not made with dashi, the Japanese traditional soup made of kelp and fish. There are four different options. Mon 11:30am-8:30pm, Tue 11:30am-4:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-8:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Mumokuteki Cafe and Foods
2F, Teramachi-dori (at near Shijo Teramachi) ~ : 075-2296996
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Japanese, Western, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Food is vegan except for fish stock, which is marked. Note that miso soup contains fish stock. Wide selection of food and dessert. Reformed in Nov. 2016; cafe is on the 2nd floor above a vintage lifestyle store of the same name. Special seating area for families with small children. In the Teramachi-dori pedestrian arcade, between Rokkaku-dori and Takoyakusshi-dori. Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Musubi Cafe
Kyoto ~ : 075-8624195
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. 西京区嵐山西一川町1-8 is located a few minutes walk from Togetsukyo bridge, against the backdrop of Mt. Arashiyama. It's convenient for those using the Arashiyama Hankyu station, which is around the corner. Offers healthy Japanese lunch set plates and sweets, as well as a dinner menu. There is a local vegetable-based lunch set as well as a curry, a pasta and a taco rice set, all of which are vegan. The dinner set allows you to choose a main dish from a list, on which there are vegan options. The miso soup is vegan. There is an English menu, and the staff understand what "vegan ryori" is. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From 3-5pm it's cafe only. Las orders 7pm. Mon 10:30am-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 10:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Nasukamo
276, Higashinotoin Dori Off, Ayanokoji Dori ~ : 075-3512732
Moderate -- Japanese, Organic, Buffet, Salad bar, Juice bar, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Located close to tourist spot of Shijo Dori. Buffet style using many raw vegetables from its own garden in Kyoto. Menu has changed over time, and as of Feb 2016, there are less veg/vegan choices then before. Nonetheless you will find around 5 marked veg items, 2 types of noodles (that you can eat without broth), hot bread, hot potatoes, and the salad bar which offers around 15 or so veggies. 5 Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Okutan - Nanzen
86-30 Fukuchi-machi, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku ~ : 07-57718709
Moderate -- Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. 200 year old famous tofu restaurant. Offers yudofu set meal as well traditional tofu meal Y4,200. Note that fish stock is used to make some of the dishes and soup - so ask. Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市左京区南禅寺福地町86-30 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Okutan Kiyomizu
3-340 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku (at Bus stop 100, 202, 206, 207) ~ : 075-525-2051
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A 200 yr old famous tofu restaurant. Yudofu set meal cost Y3,150; traditional tofu meal Y4,200. Address in Japanese: 京 都市 东山 区 清水 3-340. Reported to use fish sauce for the sauce which is served separate. Serves vegan hot boiled Tofu dishes (Not Tofu Shojin Ryori). Mon-Wed 10:30am-5:00pm, Fri-Sun 10:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Oshokujidokoro Kitamura
601-0712 Kyoto Prefecture, Nantan, Miyamachokita, Ageshi−19−1, Kitamura ~ : 771770146
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Soba noodle restaurant in Kita village. Has vegan soba soup. Mon-Tue 9:00am-5:00pm, Thu-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Que Pasa
Kyotoshi Kamigyou-ku Kamiikesu-cho 241 ~ : 0757088973
Moderate -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burrito shop in Kyoto. Has a vegetarian burrito and vegetarian taco which you can make vegan by asking for no cheese & sour cream. Offers 3 types of fresh salsa. Also has quesadillas, but for vegans it would be just beans. Coriander salad is available as well - vegans please inquire. 4,6 Mon-Wed 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon 5:30pm-9:30pm, Tue 5:30pm-11:30pm, Wed 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Solum Cafe
Shimogyo-ku Higashiwakamatsucho 795-2 ~ : +81-7052669357
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Japanese, Juice bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. One person restaurant with only two real dishes on the menu, one of which is vegan - a curry with minced soy and lots of roasted vegetables. Also has a salad that might be vegan; please inquire. Drinks include smoothies, tea and coffee. Everything is freshly prepared as you watch. Mon 12:00pm-6:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Somushikocha
73 Karasumasanjyo, Nakairu-Okuracho, Nakagyoku ~ : 075-2531456
Moderate -- Korean, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Old Korean style restaurant near Manga Museum. Has light Korean vegetarian meals which staff can indicate upon request. Subway Karasumaoike station Exit 6. -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Tamaki
472-1 Kinpukicho, Nakagyo Ward ~ : 075-2134177
Expensive -- Japanese, Beer/Wine, French, Fusion, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A nice French-Japanese fusion restaurant. As of Feb 2016, a set meal is 8000 yen including drinks. Does set meals, can do full vegan set. Lots of local, fresh vegetables. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tawawa
Shin Puh kan mall (at Karasuma just south of Oike) ~ : n/a
Moderate -- Japanese, Western, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern version of Kyo Yasai, traditional Kyoto cuisine made with fresh greens and tofu, pizza, smoothies, salads. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Tofu Cafe Fujino
602-8384 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Kamigyō-ku, Kamiyagawachō (at east of Nishioji-dori) ~ : 075-463-1028
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has English menu with pictures, all dishes are centered around tofu but uses egg in some dishes. Lunch and dinner along with desserts. Clean and modern with prompt service. Japanese address 京都府京都市上京区今小路通西入ル紙屋川町843-7. Japanese name 京とうふ藤野本店. 5 Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tosuiro
38-1,Bisyamonten-Cho, 4 Matubara-Agaru, Higashioji ~ : 075-561-0035
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Tofu restaurant. Traditional Japanese setting. Vegans to specify. 2,4 Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm, Mon-Fri 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Via Transito
Sakyo-ku Yoshida Naka adachi-cho 36-13 ~ : 070-26422764
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with a Sicilian chef who prepares 3 different types of pasta everyday. One of the 3 menud is vegan, and he can also adapt to the request. 5 Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:00pm, Mon-Sat 6:30pm-10:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Cacao Magic
41-1 Ishibashi-cho Jyodoji, Sakyo-ku ~ : 075-7578914
Moderate -- -- Aditional Info: Raw vegan chocolate shop offering a selection of chocolate, cacao sweets and drinks, and ice cream. One zashiki style room facing back garden. Check its webpage for special events like a monthly lunch. 5 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

David Otto Juice
1F Kyoto BAL, 251 Yamazaki-cho, Kawaramachi-Sanjo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku ~ : 757083831
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Raw, vegan juice bar and smoothie shop. Address: 〒604-8032 京都府京都市中京区河原町 通三条下ル山崎町251 京都BAL Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Hitsuji-no-kaze
Sagahirosawa, Minamino-cho 12-2 (at Marutamachi St, Minamino-cho) ~ : +810-758620021
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Very rare vegan bakery in Kyoto. Serves 30 to 40 kinds of hand-made-in-house breads. Try the one with Japanese green tea cream (cream is made of Japanese soy milk and 100% organic green tea also grown in Uji, Kyoto). Uses 100% Japanese flour, all handmade, spelt flour bread available, no refined sugar, all beet sugar. Located near Arashiyama where the famous Bamboo Forrest is located. You can easily access on your way back to the center of the city from the popular tourist site of Arashiyama. 5 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Farmers Natural Food Supermarket
south side of Marutamachi-dori , east of Kawaramachi-dori ~ : 075-212-6340
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Stocks fresh organic produce, prepared foods like tofu and pickled vegetables, soy products, imported packaged grains like oatmeal, muesli and quinoa, fresh baked bread, and traditional Japanese food items such as seaweed, noodles, rice, sauces and spices. Not all veg. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

HARU Cooking Class - Kyoto
Shimogamo, Miyazaki-cho (at Kawaramachi-Imadegawa) ~ : 090-42847176
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: HARU offers vegetarian and vegan cooking lessons, and you eat what you've prepared. Prepare your own lunch or dinner in a tatami room, on a chabudai-table. Learn to make 100% vegetarian gyoza (Japanese style dumplings) and more. Not all veg. -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Kyoto Macrobiotic Style Nakagawa
18 Magohashicho, Niomon-dori Kawabata Higashi-iru, Sakyo-ku ~ : 075-7511661
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Offers macrobiotic Japanese cooking courses. Its restaurant had shut down in early 2012. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Maneki Machiya
11-35 Yasuitatsumi-cho, Uzumasa, Ukyo-ku ~ : 080-77940694
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Six guesthouses for private rental, located 15-minute walk to nearest train or subway stations. One is entirely vegetarian machiya house with equipped kitchen. Volunteer operated in support of local schools and animal welfare. -- Rating: Not rated yet