Vegan
American
Pizza
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Western
Take-out
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Gluten-free vegan restaurant located a short walk east of Keihan Sanjo station. Menu items include fermented vegan cheese (also for sale), veggie burgers, soups, brown rice risotto, organic pasta, quiche, pancakes, raw cake, smoothies, hot drink. No fried food. Open Mon-Tue 9:30am-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 9:30am-8:00pm, Sun 9:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Closed Wed. Last order for lunch 3pm, dinner 8:30pm.
346 Reviews
First Review by jennjt
Eileen17
Points +128
Cher et decevant - Edit
J'ai été assez (si ce n'est très) déçue par ce restaurant. C'est un des plus cher dans lequel nous ayons mangé et pourtant nous n'avons pas été satisfait du tout. Les portions sont vraiment petites (nous sommes sorti en ayant encore faim) et la nourriture n'est pas extraordinaire du tout. J'ai pris un plat de pâtes bolognaises avec du faux fromage (qu'ils ont oublié de mettre, j'ai du le réclamé!) que j’espérais être un plat réconfortant mais il n'en n'était rien. J'aurais largement préféré le préparé moi même! La sauce était liquide et le gout sans plus. Mon amis a pris le burger qui semblait être un peu mieux mais sans être super non plus plus et vraiment petit. Bref je suis désolée mais malgré un personnel agréable, je ne recommande pas...
Read morePros: personnel agréable
Cons: Cher, Petites portions, Gout sans plus
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ManonFurrer
Points +52
Bonne adresse - Edit
Nous avons pris le burger et le "stroganoff", les deux étaient très bons, notamment le fromage vegan dans le burger.
Read morePas très copieux cependant, nous avons donc pris un dessert pour deux, et les pancakes au chocolat étaient vraiment bons, et servis avec une glace à l'italienne (j'en rêvais !)
Pros: Tres bon, L'accueil
Cons: Un peu cher
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Benjammas
Points +615
Very nice food - Edit
We had lunch here. The “hamburger” was good and the vegan cheese tasted good.
Read morePros: Food was good
Cons: Expensive, Portion size small
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tinet
Points +66
Very good - Edit
I'm in love with their vegan cheeses! Already regretting not buying some for the rest of my journey. Very nice staff and comfortable chairs(!)
Read morePros: All is vegan, yay, the vegan cheese, The atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricey perhaps, Small portion sizes
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giruja
Points +1251
Nice light meals, sleek decor - Edit
Came here for breakfast on my last day in Kyoto. Tried the pancake set meal. Very nice, but a little on the pricey side and I felt the portion of the salad was a little stingy. I wasn't all that hungry, but just in terms of value for money I'd say this is a little on the pricey end (the target customer seems to be young working professionals as well as tourists). Taste-wise, I don't have any complaints - I really enjoyed the pancake (never had such a thick one before!) and the pancake spread (not sure what was in it but it was delicious). The shop itself is very laid-back and the staff are friendly and professional.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-07-17
Pros: all-vegan, all gluten-free, easy access - close to Sanjo Station, relaxed, nice staff
Cons: a little expensive, small portions
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immianne
Points +32
Perfect for a light lunch - Edit
A lovely tasty lunch. Nice to have somewhere that doesn’t just give oversized portions to make up for lack of flavour!
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AsukaSeitou
Points +73
Organic, healthy Beauty Food - Edit
Pretty nice store. The food is extremly healthy and because everything is purely natural it tastes a bit different to the things one is used to. But it's definitely worth trying out!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Extremely healthy & organic!, There is even food ensuring your beauty! XD
Cons: Pricy!
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Duc0
Points +327
Delicious food! - Edit
All food is vegan. I had the chocolate pancakes.The pancakes are traditionally Japanese so really thick, drizzled with chocolate sauce and cacao nibs. Salty butter and maple syrup on the side. The green smoothie was delicious as well. Make sure to get there on time because they stop serving breakfast and lunch at certain hours. However the staff comes by and attends all customers personally that this would be the last moment to order any extra breakfast/lunch items. Highly recommend it and would definitely go there again
Read morePros: Reasonably priced, Friendly staff, Great food
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To8ias
Points +61
Great vegan option - Edit
We had both dinner and breakfast here. Highlights were the pancakes for breakfast and their variety of vegan cheeses along with entrees for dinner.
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czimme
Points +20
Incredible! - Edit
So good! I got the plain pancakes, and even without toppings they were the best pancakes I've ever had! The vegan butter is incredible, and the super green smoothie is delicious and very healthy! A
Read morePros: Realistic substitutes, Healthy whole ingredients, Very kind staff
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DelboyWilson
Points +186
Charming and quiet oasis - Edit
Vegan, gluten-free haven in the heart of Kyoto. Mushroom risotto and taco rice were amazing. As was the corn soup that accompanied.
Read morePros: All vegan, All gluten-free
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chelseywatts
Points +58
Nice atmosphere. Great cheese plate! - Edit
Try the cheese plate! It’s fabulous. The soft serve ice cream is interesting, too!
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veganinvenice
Points +82
Nice atmosphere, but on the pricey side - Edit
Pasta dish was tasty but on the small side, would have been perfect with some crusty vegan bread and a small side salad for the price. The same with the stroganoff, could have benefited from added veggies and a small salad.
Read morePros: Good food choices, Great vegan cheese
Cons: Expensive , Small portions
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fabiennedemmer
Points +516
Glutenfree and vegan - Edit
Loved it! Really nice cheese. And great to eat vegan and glutenfree in Japan, without having to worrie about what you eat.
Read morePros: Vegan and glutenfree
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dmth
Points +148
Great to have an all vegan restaurant in Kyoto - Edit
Food was alright, we ordered 4 meals and some were great and others so so. For the price the food isn't great value for money, but the atmosphere and staff are vegan nice.
Read moreGreat for celiacs that everything is gluten free.
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ChristopheHendrickx
Points +82
Great ! - Edit
Friendly staff, english menu, good food. Will come back :) !
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Anjih
Points +27
Not much taste - Edit
We had a pasta and curry, didn’t had much taste. Maybe wrong dish? Was hoping for something more tasty! Furthermore, no Japanese food, mostly western. The place it self looked great, comfy seats and nice waitresses.
Read morePros: Tasty water , Comfy seats
Cons: Food wasn’t so great
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MyMylou
Points +30
une surprise comme je l'aime - Edit
Bel endroit et déco agréable pour un café bien placé en ville
Read morePros: carte simple très bon goûté proposé wifi gratuit
Cons: rupture de certain produit à partir de 16h.
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MrMcBlaster
Points +44
Pancakes GET IN MY BELLY! - Edit
Really really really nice pancakes with chocolate. So damn nice we went back again the next day. The main dishes I ate too were lovely, fresh and healthy but I really only ate them so I didn’t look like a glutinous pig eating pancakes for a main meal. Had a lovely cup of “coffee” too, it was some sort of herbal decaf thing but not too bad for someone who doesn’t like caffeine.
Read morePros: Pancakes, Pancakes, More pancakes
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KlaraLeVine
Points +40
Not worth the time - Edit
Perhaps I chose the wrong dish, had "hamburger," which was quite boring. Tried adding some of the salad, but it was drowning in some sweet dressing that was totally inedible. Asked to take home the salad, so I could drain the dressing and fix the salad, but they said they don't have take out. Yet, at the entrance they do offer muffins ONLY for take out. Their saving grace is the cheeses they offer made from nuts. I remember loving that the last time I was there.
Read morePros: Lots of cheeses for sale
Cons: boring food
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Kaasje
Points +44
Good service but overpriced, boring food - Edit
We were looking forward to a meal at this place, but we were a little disappointed. Apart from the cheese platter, which was tasteful, a lot of drinks and dishes were sold and the dishes we got were not very high in taste. The service was very good but the food overpriced and boring.
Read morePros: cheese plate , service
Cons: overpriced, tasteless
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Timbro
Points +28
Awesome, flavorful & filling. - Edit
I went here for lunch & wanted to sit outside as it was a beautiful day. They had me order and pay first which I didn’t mind. I got the cheese platter which was an absolute must and the falafel style veggie patty with gravy and rice. I ate everything and the meal felt really clean and nutritious. A but $$ but so is life. Glad I went.
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CourtneyRaeJones
Points +76
Vegan Cheese Boards! 💓 - Edit
My husband and I really enjoyed their cheeseboard as an appetizer. A real treat! I also enjoyed the vegan bocconcini mozzarella in my tomato pasta dish. Great service and really nice atmosphere.
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Siup
Points +3272
Good overpriced food - Edit
The place is really nice and comfortable. Staff is friendly. Food is 100% vegan and good. We had a quiche, which was very tasty but small. The vegan bolognese with mozzarella was good too, and such a great option after several Japanese meals! The vegan cheese salad was extremely disappointing: the cheese is ok, but I paid 1300 yen for a dish that was not a real dish. I was expecting more veggies and actually something filling, but it was just a side dish (overpriced). After dinner we had to stop at a convenience store for some snacks, this was our most expensive dinner in Japan and we were still hungry. I don’t feel like recommending it.
Read morePros: good food , 100% vegan , nice place
Cons: overpriced , small servings
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ReiAmber
Points +3228
So good! But too much of a good thing? - Edit
This vegan cafe seems to specialize in vegan cheese dishes. I got the five-cheese sampler plate, tomato pasta with mozzarella, soy latte, and raw strawberry lemon cake.
Read moreI thought the cake did not have cheese, but it seemed like a strawberry layer and a cheese layer rather than a strawberry layer and a lemon layer! So I thought it was actually too much cheese in one meal. Maybe I should have read the menu more closely...
The layers of cake were smooth, not gritty at all like some raw cakes. I think it may be one of the best raw cakes I have had.
The pasta was tasty. The mozzarella was a perfect replica in shape and texture of those non-vegan/vegetarian mozzarella spaghettis they serve at family restaurants in Japan. Unfortunately the mozzarella did not have much flavor. There were only 5 small pieces on top so it was no big deal.
I loved three of the five cheeses. The pink pepper and chlorella cheese was amazing and the koto was good as well. There was another with capers on it, I think, that was interesting. I hated the smoky cheese but I never liked smoky cheese anyway. The plate also came with figs, raisins and tomatoes.
You can choose between 3, 4 and 5 variety cheese plates but you cannot pick the varieties you want! That makes me not want to order it again because I absolutely loathe throwing away food. It is a real shame because the pink pepper and chlorella cheese was to die for.
The soy latte was almost cold when it was brought out. I think the soymilk was insufficiently steamed. The flavor was good, though.
The only kind of food I have trouble tolerating is really rich food, so I wish they had more non-cheese choices like salads so you could create more balance in your meal. If I went back I would ask for the mozzarella pasta without mozzarella...
The sofa seat I had was very comfortable and relaxing and I stayed until closing.
I would like to go again to try different items. It is the only vegan cheese cafe in Japan that I know about and the concept is very interesting.
Pros: Unique menu, Some very tasty items, Nice atmosphere with comfortable seats
Cons: Hot drink was lukewarm, Menu lacks balance and has a majority of rich food, Cannot choose the cheeses for the sampler plate
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m@earthville
Points +10416
Good, though limited Japanese food - Edit
Choice is a friendly upscale café with a health-conscious menu. The main focus is on items that incorporate their very good house-made vegan cheeses, but there are other options, too. I went for the risotto, which came with a side salad, followed by the vegan cheesecake and an amazake latte. All of it was well prepared and tasty, so I would've happily returned a few more times were it not for the fact that there's very little Japanese food on the menu, and for me dining in Kyoto is all about the local flavor.
Read moreService was warm and welcoming. I'd recommend it highly for dessert and drinks, and for anyone in the mood for pasta. It looks like it would be a good option for breakfast, too.
Enjoy!
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GG77
Points +83
Pasta good, veggie burger not so, and at a price. - Edit
I'm sure the ingredients were top notch, but the veggie burger was pretty tasteless. Wasn't cheap, and wasn't big! The spinach and chlorella pasta was reasonable though.
Read moreCertainly not the worst food we had in Japan, but far from the best. Possibly poor choices from the menu, but prices were too high to give it another go.
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