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Top Rated in Kyoto
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Hobodo Cafe
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Vegan
Vegan
International
Japanese
Fusion
喫茶ホーボー堂 cafe and book shop serving Japanese dishes with international influence. Menu changes frequently. Meal sets service starts at 11am and includes miso soup with assorted little salads and tofu dishes. Serves Japanese sweets and coffee. Open Fri-Sun 11:30am-4:00pm. Closes random days.
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Last update on 11 Jul 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by SusanRoberts on 11 Jun 2018
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38 Reviews
First Review by SusanRoberts
KaFraMi
Points +326
Delicious lunch 🥰 - Edit
One of my absolute favourites in Kyoto. Tiny place, perfect walking distance when around Heian jingū or Kyoto museum of Arts.
Read moreLunch set was incredibly balanced, every little piece seasoned on point. 100% reccomended!
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-25
Pros: Amazing taste, Very calm and quite place
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boldie
Points +1174
best ohagi and big big coffee - Edit
gonna try lunch menu next but the ohagi were soooo good and also quite big (some goes for coffee)
Read morecafe was also pretty nice with cozy seating and lots of books c:
Pros: big size
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LIL_08
Points +133
*Amazing* - Edit
Such a lovely restaurant with proper and absolutely delicious Japanese food. It’s a bit far from everything, but absolutely worth coming here! 🧚♀️
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anisi
Points +55
big love - Edit
The lunch set was soooo yummy—such a treat to get to eat a true Japanese lunch that's all vegan !! Very cozy place run by very kind people.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-11
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jadeeeeechen
Points +164
Great food and relaxing ambience - Edit
Absolutely love your food and friendly atmosphere. A big Thank you to all the staff and the owner.
Read morePros: Tasty and freshly made Japanese food, Reasonable prices and friendly good service , Takeout lunch boxes available for only 1200 yen
Cons: The miso soup was not hot.
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anneschillings
Points +42
The best vegan bento of Kyoto - Edit
It's amazing. I love all the small different dishes, it's always a nice surprise when you open your takeaway bento :)
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ianob
Points +32
Top notch Washoku - Edit
Not huge selection , but at least two vegan set dinners and other side dishes too.
Read moreReally top notch! Way above average tempura / tofu/ pickles/ the whole lot , and very reasonable price (set dinner for ¥1700) I would have paid double that ! This place is highly recommended
Pros: Really good food , Cheap food you could pay five times the price for, Quick easy / English menu no surprises
Cons: Not huge selection / not vegan or veg specialty , This is not a big con at all really!
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Veganbea
Points +150
5* - Edit
This is one of my favourite places in Kyoto. The set lunch is amazing. I can't recommend this place enough. If you love food, come here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-04-29
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Minoria
Points +441
A cozy vegan restaurant loved by local people! - Edit
Came here for the last lunch in Kyoto and it turned to be a great experience ♡ You walk through several little shrines / temples and this place is found in a tranquil residential area. The lunch set came with so many of little dishes and every one of them (even miso-soup) gave me great impressions !
Read moreThe owner couple was kind too!
Pros: Good service, Great for lunch, Confortable atmosphere
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GrayHorwitz
Points +1629
Delectable Lunch Set for a great price - Edit
It is so wonderful to get a lunch set with 10 different flavors for 1,200yen (I think). I think only one of the dishes wasn't great (mainly due to my personal distaste for okra), which is so rare to encounter and lovely experience. Highly recommend this place, and think it is a great back alley spot to stop.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-09-25
Pros: ambiance is cozy and comfortable, fresh ingredients
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MarilouVUILLAUMEY
Points +81
Varié, délicat et délicieux ! - Edit
Tout est vegan, à un prix abordable vu la qualité et la grandeur de leur menu. De multiples petits plats sont présents dans le menu, avec des saveur et des légumes très variés.
Read moreLeur dessert sont également super bons ! (une base de riz très gourmande, avec un enrobage au choix.. Noisette, thé vert...).
De très bons thé de proposé, à siroter en écoutant de la bonne musique dans cet endroit apaisant.
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jesslloyd23
Points +82
Delicious! - Edit
Very cute cafe, was a really nice place to sit and have a relaxed lunch. The food was all very tasty and reasonably priced. Set menu which changes every few days. Would recommend!
Read morePros: All vegan , Set menu was tasty, Good price for the quality of what you get
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Wuji_Luiji
Points +2512
Best meal in Japan so far... - Edit
We loved our lunch here in this cozy cafe, which is lined with book shelves. We both agreed it was the best meal we’ve had in Japan so far. Our mixed platter was delicious and the sweet rice balls and coffee were great too. The staff were delightful. We would love to come back.
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ilovealbatross
Points +104
Small place with set menu - Edit
This small place is away from the main tourist areas of Kyoto which is great. It had a set menu of the day and you get small amounts of a few different things. Some of them were tasty and others more plain. The staff are friendly and it’s quite a hippyish vibe. Not for those who prefer finer dining.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan , In a quiet area
Cons: Not many tables so you may have to queue
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VEGANGO
Points +330
Espectacular!!! - Edit
Cocina de autor, lo mejor que he probado. 100% recomendable.
Read morePros: Comida muy elaborada y increíbles sabores, Ambiente y servicio agradable , Muy barato para la calidad que ofrecen
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Birgit
Points +1056
Peaceful deliciousness - Edit
The lovely people running this new favorite place made us the most delicious, organic, fresh, filling lunch set ever. The sitting area is filled with books all around and the 60ties feel of the seating area is cute. I had the brown sugar ginger soy milk and it was delightful. Our lunch set came with rice and miso soup and gyoza. There were many small dishes on the plate: eggplant, salad, sweet potato, pumpkin, a veggie pattie etc. All so good!!!! For dessert we had Ohagi, sweet rice balls filled with bean paste and covered one with roasted green tea and the other roasted bean powder. Delicious. We loved the whole slow food experience.
Read morePros: Organic food, Peaceful place, All credit cards and Apple Pay accepted
Cons: No English restaurant sign outside
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FlorianEvingar
Points +34
Super tasty take away rice cake - Edit
They look like mochi, but are rather a heap of rice with a yummy topping. Highly recommended!
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JohnGernon
Points +164
Hidden gem - Edit
This place is a hidden gem in Kyoto. Located on a small street outside of the city center. This small restaurant packs in the flavor with large portion for a great price. First of all the soy milk ginger brown sugar drink is next level goodness. The dumpling leaving you thinking about the theft time you will be able to enjoy them. The lunch set is full of flavors and fills you up! Some days I have to remind myself I need to try new places but I just keep going back.
Read morePros: Nice getaway from city center, Food is made with love and you can taste it, Reasonable price especially for amount of food
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linahrichiger
Points +512
Lovely - Edit
Very lovely place! The interior is so beautiful, I really loved the vibes.
Read moreThe staff doesn‘t speak much English, but is very friendly.
I had the changing lunch set, and it was absolutely beautiful - tastewise as well as aesthetically. For the quality of the food, the price is fair as well.
Also had two of their sweets (hazelnut and roasted soy flour). They were very tasty as well! :)
Pros: All vegan, Nice interior, Good quality food
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Mellifluoust
Points +778
Beautiful bento - Edit
Cute little place serving high quality vegan bento, curry and lunch sets. We ordered the bento for around 1000.
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tokyonick
Points +257
LOVE this place - Edit
The food is excellent, the room is cute, the people are super nice. Don’t miss the ohagi balls.
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Marnix
Points +11
Wow! - Edit
What a welcoming place! A bit hidden but a real gem.
Read moreWe enjoyed the vegan set menu which was really from a high level. Everything on our plate was fresh, well prepared and absolutely delicious. The best vegan menu we had in Kyoto for a price that can't be beaten. While waiting we were listening to some good music from The Pascals, a Japanese band with outstanding musicians. I never heard of them but the 2 owners were very enthusiast about this group. me too know.
Find out for yourself what a great place this is and on top get to know some Japanese music!Make this place known, they deserve it!
Pros: Great food!, Nice ambiance., Cheap for what you get.
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LoanaDamianiMartinez
Points +27
Amazing vegan set!!! - Edit
We try a vegan set of the day, the presentation was so acurate and the flavors and dishes were perfect.
Read moreWe left our bag in they restaurant with the keycards of our hotel and they come to our hotel and return it to us!
Thx a lot!!!
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BlairGabrielHirst
Points +16
Lovely little cafe - Edit
The cafe itself has an indie feeling and is very cosy with books lining the walls. Though there was only one member of staff there when we went she was very friendly and polite and cooked our food quickly. I had a curry and soup, and my mum had the miso soup with vegetable dishes. The presentation was beautiful and each dish was brought out to use at just the right time so we could enjoy them separately. The price was very reasonable considering how brilliant it tasted. We left feeling full but not stuffed. Overall, it was thoroughly enjoyable to eat in this charming little cafe.
Read morePros: Lovely, friendly staff , Unique, cosy space, Delicious food with beautiful presentation
Cons: Absolutely nothing
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m@earthville
Points +8370
Tasty, cozy, friendly & affordable! - Edit
Hobodo is a delightful, intimate cafe with character, warmth, delicious food at great prices, and sweet and friendly service. Wonderful!
Read moreThere’s an English version of the menu.
Enjoy!
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wanderingalpaca
Points +19
great, fresh, vegan food - Edit
I've been in Kyoto for a month now and the vegetable-focused food was a nice break from all the tofu and rice I usually get. The food is excellent, and the cafe has a nice vibe as well. Great value for the amount and quality of food (for reference, I ate a large and filling lunch for 1000yen).
Read morePros: good value, friendly staff, nice vibe
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drifio
Points +21
Delicious!! - Edit
Delicious food! Cozy environment, good service.
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