Middle Eastern
Israeli
Non-veg
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. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 07 Sep 2022 by dbxm
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69 Reviews
First Review by Marenka
Tsukimi
Points +7720
Yummy food and friendly owners - Edit
Came here several times over the years. Good food for a good price and friendly staff. Open until 10pm which is rare in Kyoto.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-20
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BreezeGeier
Points +85
Great place - Edit
There's no smoking anywhere indoors, only outside on the patio which is closed off from the restaurant. Vegan items are clearly marked.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-17
Pros: Good selection of vegan choices, Tasty food, Reasonably priced
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DoortjeVisser
Points +54
Nice food, but small portions - Edit
I had the vegan falafel lunch plate, but afterwards I was still kind of hungry. The plate only offers half a pita. You can size up for an extra 600 yen to a large size (with 1 whole pita), but the lady told me that was mot necessary to get filled. However I am also aware that in general portion sizes here are smaller than in Europe, so it might be a good size for some.
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munnsy20
Points +46
Delicious falafel - Edit
Another good option for this vegetarian/carnivore couple. Spot on for a filling lunch. Loved the hummus
Read moreThere was a bit of a wait but we were told there would be when placing the order.
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stutihjajodia
Points +33
Amaaazinnggg - Edit
The most simple mind blowing falafel. Very good staff. Lunch set menu was excellent.
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bluekurisu
Points +42
Best Falafel in Japan - Edit
I've been eating here every other week because it's just so damn good. The Falafel are one of the best I've ever eaten so I always get myself a Falafel Sandwich or a Mixed Plate which are also my personal recommendations. Everything tastes amazingly good and compared to other restaurants in Japan you can eat a lot of fresh salad which is just great. Also, while it can get busy during peak season, you usually don't have to reserve which is a plus point imo.
Read moreOnly downsides are price and service. The prices are just a bit too high, although everything is fresh. Furthermore, the service is not really friendly a lot of the times and deinterested. I don't really care too much about that cause I'm coming for the food but would be really cool to feel welcomed by the staff. Therefore, 4 Stars is a fitting rating for this restaurant!
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-30
Pros: Taste, Freshness, Variety
Cons: Price, Service
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heartjojo
Points +25
Excellent service - Edit
Good selection of veggie options and choice of three beers - well priced
Read morePros: Fresh food , Good service
Cons: Aggressive a.c.
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OskarBlomVästberg
Points +19
Great falafel place - Edit
Mainly vegan options on the menu, lots of vegetables. The falafel and hummus are really tasty.
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alixx
Points +1181
Delicious Israeli falafel spot - Edit
This Israeli restaurant serves tasty falafels with plenty of options for vegans. The flavors are rich and everything is super fresh. The interior is beautifully designed, with a warm atmosphere. The only downside was the wait time, which was a so so so long. Even if you take away. it is also really pricy
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-16
Pros: Taste, Lot of choices
Cons: A bit pricy , Waiting time
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AleRosa
Points +263
Delicious and cheap - Edit
It was yummy 😋 I tried the falafel sand and was not disappointed!
Read morePros: Cheap, Delicious, Healthy
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elinerenne_
Points +729
Okay - Edit
We waited for quite some time for the food and the bread and the falafel were not fully warm. It was okay, but overpriced for a restaurant.
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RugbyNerd
Points +1920
Nice place - Edit
Nice place with Jewish (?) Background. The food is good and the price are quite alright.
Read moreYou don't find many Falafel Restaurants in Japan, so try these If you miss then.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-10
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flowtothesun86
Points +80
Great value vegan lunch set - Edit
Falafel pita bread sandwich with fries and hot drink for lunch was so cheap and tasty! Cafe is cute and service is friendly, the location is really convenient to the Imperial Garden as well.
Read morePros: Cheap , Fresh , Tasty
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rimbaudsteve
Points +27
Very good ! - Edit
Very tasty falafel vegan pita sandwich ! Clear indications and very good food. Only thing to be aware pf: the fried potato M portion is tiny (it should be called an S portion). Apart from this great place !
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boldie
Points +1690
tasty falafel, hummus and pita - Edit
it was really yummy but portion size were really really small😒i think lunch menu is the best way to go there since everything is basically half the price c:
Read morePros: tasty
Cons: small portion size
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SofieLambertsen
Points +104
Very nice - Edit
They had a pretty big selection of vegan food. I tried the pita falafel lunch set, which was very nice. The tofy pudding was also good, but a bit boring to in my opinion. I also had a very nice soy banana shake, which had a lot of banana flavour, and a nice consistency.
Read morePros: Good selection of vegan choiced, Nice staff, Splitting the bill was doable
Cons: Service was a bit slow
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AmyKyoto
Points +86
Yummy Falafel! - Edit
This was one of the best falafel I've ever had! Generous portions and the sauce and hummus were soo good. I got the medium size falafel pita and eggplant baba ghanoush side with a hot soymilk drink.
Read moreThe restaurant has limited seating downstairs, but more room upstairs. It's like being in someone's old house with high ceilings, wooden beams and cosy seating.
I will say that I didn't like the toilet though - there's only one downstairs and apparently it has a weak flush so you're not allowed to flush used toilet paper. You have to put it in a small bin at your feet and you will see what the previous person put in...it almost put me off my food.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-02
Pros: Great falafel, Good portions, Yummy sauces
Cons: Toilet
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JaviRose
Points +112
Varias opciones veganas - Edit
Varias opciones.
Read morePros: Muchas opciones veganas, Buen sabor, Buen ambiente
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RichNRuth
Points +84
Overpriced - Edit
Falafel was nice but the rest of the ingredients were a bit bland, the portions were not great, and over 4000 yen for 2 people... hot drinks were especially overpriced. Not much of the usual attention to detail with ingredients you get in Japan. Would not recommend personally.
Read moreCons: Expensive for the ingredients
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kendallpink
Points +68
Classic - Edit
Best falafel wrap I’ve ever had. It’s creamy and crunch and to die for. The hummus is also incredibly delicious. One of my favorite places to go.
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flow08
Points +651
Good falafel options - Edit
Falafel garden is spacious with ground level and 1st floor seating inside and out.
Read moreAn extensive menu offers several different falafel options as well as dessert and side dishes.
The fried spicy pita side dish was amazing, as was the hummus and falafel salad. It was all very filling😄at a reasonable price.
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NWM
Points +6
Amazing - Edit
Best falafel you will ever have at a very affordable price.
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Veganbea
Points +150
4* - Edit
It's nice to find some falafel and hummus in Japan
Read moreCons: A bit expensive
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seanybalds
Points +58
OMG YUM - Edit
Plenty of vegan options!! Fresh and housemade Falafels and Hummus. Pita bread was amazing also. Plenty of options. Appears the main chef/owner is Israeli(?) and is therefore an expert with this food. ✌🇯🇵🌱
Read more[NB: For whatever reason it wont let me do 5 ⭐ only 4. But be rest assured this is 5⭐]
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AJ_vegan_AUS
Points +230
Excellent food - Edit
Colourful and welcoming restaurant with delicious fresh food. The most fresh salad we've consumed whilst in Japan! Every element was packed with flavour. Menu has many vegan options which are all clearly labelled. Staff are happy to discuss vegan substitutions. Best part about the experience is how healthy yet filling the meal was.
Read morePros: Spacious venue, Fresh , Plentiful servings
Cons: Expensive
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JoeBensadoun
Points +82
Disappointed. - Edit
The falafel was tasty and original. But when I entered the restaurant I asked twice if credit cards were accepted. When was ready to pay,I was asked for cash. No the owner was not Japanese.
Read morePros: Service., Tasty
Cons: Small portion , Not honest re payment options.
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MinnaNadiaShukri
Points +120
Amazing falafel pita! - Edit
The food is very tasty and at a reasonable price! The staff is so polite and the atmosphere is great!
Read morePros: There is vegans options , Staff is so nice , Good atmosphære
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