Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Pizza
Japanese
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Fusion
Israeli
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar offering fusion cuisine, drawing inspiration from Mediterranean, Italian, Western, and Japanese influences. English menu is available: it lists several vegetarian and vegan choices including pizza, waffles, Israeli plate, falafel wraps, and hummus. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm.
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Last update on 09 Apr 2024 by GojoParadiso
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Added by Nancy Cadet on 26 Oct 2016
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26 Reviews
First Review by JETaddeo60
puckpuck
Points +29
New owners have no idea what they’re doing - Edit
Three weeks ago the place has been taken over by new owners. They kept the name, the reviews, the menu but not the fresh ingredients or cooked food. The fresh falafel and homemade hummus is replaced with freezer readymade crap.. they kept the same prices tho, so it’s really not worth your time or money. I wish I could be more positive but it’s the worst vegetarian food I’ve eaten in years.. I think it’s very misleading and unfair to customers to pretend the place is still the same.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-27
Cons: Freezer falafel served as if it’s fresh, Misleading menu , New owners don’t cook fresh food
Guest
hunny_bunny98
Points +26
Wouldn’t recommend - Edit
When we entered the restaurant the staff were sitting at the bar chatting and the place was totally empty. They seemed friendly enough, but the bar had a weird vibe. After a while I went to the bar to order and they said that they would take my order soon. After ten minutes another pair came in and they took their order immediately, while we continued to wait. As the waiter was taking the order he stuck his hand down the back of his pants and this was the point we decided to leave. They did have a few vegetarian options but we decided to skip eating here for previously mentioned reasons.
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RainbowTrainy
Points +1198
Tasty Lebanese! - Edit
Tasty food in a cosy area. Friendly and helpful staff. Vegan alternatives not marked on the menu, but the staff will help you find some. I had the falafel and baba ganoush, which was tasty, but not the best I've had.
Read morePros: Friendly and helpful staff , Tasty food, Nice area
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FabioRaffa
Points +39
Good for vegetarians - Edit
For vegans there was just hummus and falafel.
Read moreFor vegetarians also the shakshuka.
As other said: more a pub then a restaurant, but the owner was nice and so the atmosphere. Quiet and comfy for a beer and something easy to eat after a long day of walking.
Recommended
Maybe a little too expensive for what you get, bit nothing dramatic and the pita included in the meal are way less then needed: you'll for sure order more!
Pros: Good atmosphere, Nice guy, International environment
Cons: A little expensive for what you get
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しえふりー
Points +17
Good food, great atmosphere - Edit
Came here for the falafel, came back because of the staff. While they do serve meat, there are plenty of vegitarian and a decent amount of vegan options for a non vegan place, which is rare in Japan. Their breakfast buffet also has plenty of vegetarian and some vegan options and they will even prepare an extra grilled tofu dish if they know vegans or vegitarians are dining. Best of all, everyone is very friendly.
Read moreI never had a long wait time for food, unless the place was crowded. You can pay by cash, card, or PayPay.
Edit: Due to covid, the place is temporarily closed. Reopen date unknown
Pros: Lots written in description. , Most of the staff speak English, Also is a guest house, 10% off food if staying
Cons: No lunch on weekdays, あまり日本語しゃべれへん。
Guest
ChrisMacedoine
Points +8
Great hummus and staff - Edit
I went there with my girlfriend who is vegetarian. We really enjoyed this quiet place. We shared an Israel plate which was wonderful, especially the hummus.
Read moreAs it wasn't crowded, we took time to talk with the waiters (2 french guys) to share some experiences :)
Pros: Best hummus in town, Nice staff
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StewartHastings
Points +19
Great new manager - Edit
Very helpful as was meant to be closed but still opened for us, new French manager who speaks good English and made us some delicious pasta, whilst sul some good 60s music
Read morePros: Friendly manager, Nice food, Good atmosphere
Cons: Possible menu changes soon due new management
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gbinnie9
Points +241
Tasty food - Edit
Went here for dinner, the time we waited for our food was perhaps a bit longer than average but the food was amazing. The hummus, pita and falafel was delicious and so was the mushroom pizza (a bit on the small side but only cost 700¥). The dinner menu had quite a few vegan and veggie options, clearly labelled.
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ThomasdeHeus
Points +858
Decent food, serving size a little small for the price - Edit
Very clearly marked vegan and vegetarian options (and there are a few of them), however the serving sizes were small. Still, the food was good and mostly middle eastern.
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aghouzi
Points +13
Une merveille - Edit
This restaurant was simply delicious and the people working there are super nice! If I had more than a day in Kyoto I would have come back! I recommend
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Coralin
Points +576
Worst experience ever - Edit
It took a long time to order and then 40 min until we got the food...even if the place was almost empty!! The music was very loud and the menu unclear. They say they have vegetarian and vegan pizza, pasta, burger, etc., but when you get there you see it's not true. The only vegan real option is hummus and falafel. They even label french fries as "vegetarian".
Read moreThere was only one waiter and the (apparently) boss was yelling at him all the time. Very uncomfortable. It was not his fault to have more work than what one person can do.
When we finally got the food the portion was quite smaller if you compare to the pictures in the menu and very poor quality.
Completely disappointing.
I think HappyCow must check the pictures that are shown in the gallery because the burger is a meat one and they don't have any vegan/vegetarian desserts.
Pros: Absolutely none
Cons: 40 min to get the food, Boss yelling at the waiter, Small portions and deceptive menu
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ilbrownsugare
Points +15
Disappointing - Edit
There were a lot of people and the stuff was totally overstained. The pita on my girlfriends israel plate was modly but the owner refused to appologize as the pita "comes in sealed" so there "is no possibility that this could happen". Even if the pita was homemade.. its too expensive for what you get.
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RominaFernandezAlve
Points +15
Muy buena comida - Edit
Ricas opciones vegetarianas y veganas. Recomendable el falafel. Atendido por sus dueños. Y ricas cervezas tiradas.
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Veganminshuku3neko
Points +32
Warm Friendly Staff and Great Falafel & Hummus - Edit
Comfortable mix of restaurant and bar with a great lounge area as well as standard table seating. The menu has a good selection of vege and vegan options of Mediterranean cuisine with excellent falafel, hummus, and pita. We had a selection of these plus a salad and some house made potato wedges. Make sure you get the chilli and coriander condiments if you like a bit of spice. Even on a cold night in January there were quite a few tourists and locals enjoying a filling and tasty meal.
Read morePros: Good selection of Vege and Vegan options, No smoking venue until 9.00pm, Good value
Cons: Some labelling errors on the menu
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IraMi
Points +13
Cute and cozy restaurant - Edit
The food is amazing. lovely service I loved the hummus set.
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Pros: Lots of middle East vegan options
Cons: Prices are really good and affordable.
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Deannnnna.
Points +150
breakfast options weren't the greatest - Edit
Vegan breakfast options are white bread with jam and the hashbrowns. The owner offered to cook the hashbrowns in olive oil separate from the bacon which was nice. They also had a salad on the breakfast menu but I didn't feel like that for breakfast so didn't inquire about dressings.
Read morePros: really nice owner/staff
Cons: not many options for breakfast
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Ali_v
Points +223
service - Edit
It took them 10 minuets to welcome me after walking in. Then I ordered and I was told they’d get me a drink right away. 15 minuets pass by and nobody has brought my drink. The owner saw that I was waiting for a drink so he brought it to me. Here is what frustrated me the most. I ordered falafel and hummus. It took 35 minuets to bring a plate of hummus and I waited around 50 more minuets for my falafel. It wasn’t gonna come even though I got up 3 times and asked when my order was going to be ready because someone came and asked if I was waiting for something else and then ran to the kitchen. They didn’t know what I was waiting for! It’s absolutely absurd that hummus and falafel would take 90 minutes to get to a table. You think it won’t get any worse? You’re wrong. I waited in line 30 minuets to pay because they’re manually, literally with a calculator, calculating everyone’s bill.
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Mikaelachristen
Points +35
good - Edit
Loved the location, atmosphere and owner was lovely. Portion sizes are MUCH smaller than they seem on the menu and things came out in drips and drabs rather than altogether. Food was average but always a relief having vege options listed and English speaking staff
Read morePros: english speaking staff, lots of vegie options, good location and atmosphere
Cons: small portions, don’t effectively send things out together
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ianel
Points +214
4 star food, 2 star bar - Edit
Slightly shabby local bar, but serving dinner late, which is just what we needed when hungry at 10pm. Menu mislabels what is vegan vs vegetarian but waiter cleared it up. Delicious felafel and hummus, decent prices. I wouldn't seek it out, but is a good option when in the area.
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foureg
Points +51
Good place - Edit
There are many vegetarian options and a few vegan ones. The owner is very nice. It is a good place to drink and have small bites. I wanted the pizza to be less small even if it costed more. The atmosphere is nice.
Read morePros: Good and nice atmosphere , Food is quite nice , The owner and staff really friendly
Cons: Small portions to have dinner or lunch , No vegan dessert ( fruit?)
GojoParadiso
Thanks for the review!
Read moreWe added some vegan options for dessert now, if you are around come and check it out ;)
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philfreeheart
Points +17
Good for backpacker - Edit
I think this place is good if you are traveling in Asia but not really interesting if you are a local living in Kyoto. The food was not bad but nothing really to remember. Good atmosphere and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Nice international atmosphere
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Judah
Points +11
מאוד טעים! - Edit
האוכל היה כל כך טעים! רציתי לעשות חמש כוכבים, אבל לא יכלתי כי זה לא כליל צמחוני, אבל יש הרבה אוכל צמחוני. הפלפל היה מצוין- קשיח בחוץ ורך בפנים. זה הפלפל הכי טוב בקיוטו!
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Chiyoko
Points +17
Good comfort food, very friendly staff - Edit
This is a good place to go if you're looking for some comfort food. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff, portion sizes were decent (especially compared to many other places in Kyoto), and vegetarian and vegan options were both clearly marked on the menu. There wasn't much in the way of traditional Japanese food on the menu, but then again the owner is from Israel. Smoking is allowed, which is a bit of a shame, but the atmosphere and staff were so lovely and the food was very tasty, I would happily go again.
Read morePros: Friendly and helpful staff , Good portion sizes , Vegetarian and vegan options marked on the menu
Cons: Smoking allowed, Not much in the way of traditional Japanese food
GojoParadiso
Thank you for review! Based on the comments in this page we decided to set up our environment smoking-free until 9pm!
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Kels415
Points +167
great location - Edit
Portion sizes were on the smaller side. The building itself is really cool though and sits right along a relaxing creek! if you're really in need of some "comfort food" and want a chill place to relax for a bit this may be your place.
Read moreGojoParadiso
Thank you for your comments! We are trying our best to get better every time, visit us again if you are around ;)
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ElinSandqvist
Points +13
Wonderful! - Edit
Beautifully located along a small river in Gojo. The menu is clear and there's a description of every meal so you know what's in it. Many popular western options. Would have loved a few authentic Japanese dishes, but it really is lovely anyway. Being vegan isn't that easy in general in Japan, but the staff is really helpful and meets your needs. Delicious food!
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JETaddeo60
Points +157
Mixed Experience - Edit
We enjoyed the ambiance of this restaurant. Sadly, smoking is permitted which diminished my appetite. Orders came out one at a time...two of us had finished eating long before 4th order arrived. Vegan items are not clear on the menu, just vege indicators. Pizza Zahtar was very small, plain and somewhat mediocre. Falafel pita was delicious, but much smaller than appears in menu...definitely get the full order. Pickle starter delicious...but sauce is not vegan.
Read morePros: atmosphere, some delicious items
Cons: smoking, slow cooking
GojoParadiso
Thanks for your review! We are improving constantly. Now the place is smoking free and we have more vegan options, hope you can visit us again!
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