Kyoto branch of Ain Soph vegan restaurant from Tokyo, opened here in 2018. Features plant-based fusion cuisine. Sample dishes such as mushroom hayashi rice, taco rice, and green curry with brown rice. For dessert try matcha pancakes, creme brulee, vegan cheesecake, or ice cream soda. Lunchtime food is served till 4pm. Note that a minimum is required for card payment. Often closed for dinner various days of the week so check their Instagram for details or call in advance. Open Mon 11:30am-8:00pm, Tue 11:30am-3:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-8:00pm. Last order is 1 hour before closing time. Irregular hours, please check website and Instagram.
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Added by MiyuMaemoto on 22 Mar 2018
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530 Reviews
First Review by kat.ross
ShanaLeighHeagwood
Points +17
Delicious and Quaint - Edit
I had the burger and my friends had the burger and heaven pancakes. All were delicious and the atmosphere was lovely.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly , Good atmosphere
Cons: Some options are a little expensive.
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evadifs
Points +18
Best burger - Edit
Had the 'ripple burger', definitely recommend. Reasonable price for great vegan food in a lovely atmosphere
Read morePros: All vegan, delicious, great dessert options
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MyraTurner
Points +18
Very enjoyable - Edit
Great place with a lovely vibe, friendly staff and delicious food!
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paulpearne
Points +53
Maybe for cakes.. - Edit
Food was ok and the location is great, but way to expensive for quality and portion! Disappointing...
Read morePros: Location
Cons: Price, Fodd not so interesting
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Delcoxxx
Points +16
Great vegan food in a good location! - Edit
Right by the train station and very easy to find, food was good and service was great.
Read more*Unsure why this is listed as an udon spot, there is none on the dinner menu.*
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sbattle
Points +16
Amazing food! - Edit
Great spot for vegan and vegetarians! Good variety on the menu and in a great location.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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higginsona
Points +57
Great labeling - Edit
Great vibe and super accommodating for gluten free people as well as vegans. Went back twice!
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AnneMeijers
Points +13
Tasty and cosy - Edit
Nice and cosy restaurant with vegan food for a reasonable price.
Read moreThe roll and the burger were very nice.
Pros: Free strawberry drink, Lots of choice, Good service
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aenzor22
Points +18
Wholesome and healthy - Edit
The entire menu is entirely vegan and delicious. My friends and I all got different meals and all of us were extremely pleased. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for good healthy food around Kyoto.
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CaliKat625
Points +91
Accommodating to allergies - Edit
The staff was very generous with accommodation to soy, gluten and corn allergies!
Read moreFor those with the same allergies, the Vegetable Paella as it can be made without soy and gluten and the baby corn topping substituted with another vegetable.
Pros: Wonderful service in accommodating allergies, Generous portion considering this is Japan, Very charming interior
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BadApple
Points +30
Cute cafe - Edit
Went here twice during my stay in Kyoto, the food is delicious. There are quite a few options. The staff speak English. Upstairs can be cosy. The burger was a little soft for my liking but tasted great with a bit of tomato sauce. Pancakes were gorgeous
Read morePros: Nice vibe, Delicious food, Good location
Cons: Opens at noon
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LissyBurton
Points +61
Such A Treat! - Edit
Very cute little restaurant with a 100% vegan menu. We had the burgers which were delicious, and the mojito was probably the best I've ever had! Will be coming back to try the matcha pancakes soon!
Read morePros: 100% vegan😄also very quick service!
Cons: None.
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RyanDaley
Points +18
Japan veg tour - Edit
This place was a lifesaver in the busy Nishiki Market area as most of the options are seafood. Have come back here multiple times for the fresh food and great atmosphere. Definitely recommend the taco filling with rice dish!
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EvePetersen
Points +13
Amazing food! - Edit
Such yummy food. My friend and I accidentally stumbled upon this place and we were so happy we did. She had the vegan burger, which was juicy and huge. I tried the deep fried veggie meat and vegetable soup which were both a treat. Thanks for the great food!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good location , Cozy
Cons: Small menu
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AviadCohen
Points +13
מסעדה טבעונית מעולה ללא גלוטן - Edit
מסעדה טבעונית מחמירה במיקום מצוין ליד מרכז העיר. אפשר בהחלט לשלב עם קניות או ביקור בשוק נישקי הסמוך
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JuneMiskell
Points +18
Vegan oasis tucked away in central Kyoto - Edit
We came here twice during our short stay in Kyoto for dinner and dessert. After finding it difficult being vegan in Japan, coming to Kyoto and especially finding the chain Ain. Soph Journey has made our trip so much better. Food is so tasty and serving sizes are generous! We got both curries😄Definitely try the creme brûlée as it’s the best dessert we’ve ever had anywhere and so unique. Looking forward to visiting their other locations in Tokyo.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Cosy atmosphere and kind staff, The Creme Brûlée
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KarlaHolswich
Points +58
Delicious, good variety. - Edit
Good variety of food, we all enjoyed our mains, but the highlight was definitely dessert, creme brûlée and pancakes were so good we came back the following night just got dessert. A little pricey, but servings are fairly generous.
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trouvien
Points +289
Delicious food and sweets - Edit
Very nice restaurant. Everything off the menu was very tempting, like the burger, but we had our sights set on sweets. The cheesecakes were delicious, very rich and sweet with fantastic presentation. I also got the ice cream float with raspberry soda; from the sound of it, I wasn't sure how the flavors would work, but it was good, and their ice cream has great taste and texture. The menu has English, and there are some packaged cookies and treats that can be bought to go. The staff were very friendly. A bit pricey but well worth it!
Read morePros: All vegan, Nice atmosphere, Tasty and attractive food
Cons: Expensive
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bloodshot
Points +34
Reliable and delicious - Edit
Good food, reliable, convenient.
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neekfan
Points +36
Great vegan pancakes - Edit
Delicious vegan pancakes. A little expensive, but we did get the tasting because wanted to have the tortillas with dipping sauces. Really good. Recommend the pancakes!!
Read morePros: Relaxing atmosphere
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Sacha.D
Points +115
Nice franchise! - Edit
Such a nice burger! Really soft and great choices of plates. Great location
Read morePros: All vegan, Burger
Cons: Pricy but no tips
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JustJust
Points +267
Pricy but delicious - Edit
They offer a vide verity of dishes, but you must have the pancake, if you go. The food was good, but the pancake is just a level above.
Read moreThe staff is nice and the restaurant is small and cosy.
Pros: Good variety
Cons: On the expensive side
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Seiashun
Points +424
Pancake heaven part 2 - Edit
We went to Ain Soph Journey in Tokyo and we love, love, LOVED the pancakes!! We missed them, and were so happy to see they had a branch in Kyoto as well.
Read moreBesides the pancakes we also ordered the hayashi rice, kara-age and the chocolate cake. The hayashi rice wasn't anything special, and I thought the kara-age in Tokyo was seasoned better.
BUT.
The pancakes were just as I remembered, they were just to die for! I was just so happy to get to taste them one more time before our trip was over!
The chocolate cake was also very rich and delicious! And their water was infused with some nice herbs and berries and you could refill it on your own. The inside ambience is better than the Tokyo branch, it felt very cozy.
Pros: PANCAKES!
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SarahQuijote
Points +127
Pancake heaven - Edit
We ordered the Matcha Pancakes which were mindblowing! Yumm! Would eat again 10/10. expensive but totally worth it. We also ordered the vegan burger that didn‘t meet our expectations. Especially after eating the Fish Burger at Morphos Cafe.
Read moreWould focus on desserts on my next visit.
Pros: Pancakes to die for, Beautiful prepared
Cons: Expensive
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Tamars
Points +52
Nice dinner - Edit
We had a nice dinner for two at Ain Soph Journey in Kyoto; curry rice and vegetable rap. The staff was lovely and efficient!
Read morePros: friendly staff, easy access
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alexduncan1
Points +47
Vegan Pancakes to Die For - Edit
This place was reasonably priced, great selection of food. Excellent service. Nice mixture of Japanese and western food / fusion. Would definitely come back.
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Nancy Cadet
Points +1142
Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
Centrally located off Shijo-dori in one of the branches of the Teramachi shopping arcade, Ain Soph has mainly Western-style comfort food: veggie burger, tofu omelet , pan-fried soy cutlets, tomato soup, dinner salad, pancakes. It’s a bit pricey and tastes just about average for vegan cafe dining. We ate dinner there after taking the Shinkansen from Tokyo, on a night when many other Kyoto veg restaurants are closed, so it was convenient. The large dinner salad was satisfying but the other dishes were disappointingly bland. There are some spectacular vegan spots in Kyoto featuring subtle flavors and Japanese takes on veganism, so I recommend trying those instead (Hale, Kousagisha, Hobodo, Stardust, Vegout cafe, Otera House Waka, Salute, GoMacro Salon) if the timing is right.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-10-07
Pros: Centrally located , Open for lunch and dinner
Cons: Comfort food
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