Vegan
Japanese
Tea house also offering vegan cake and light food. No coffee or smoking. Sells hand-made art. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm.
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Added by Ayane on 20 Apr 2014
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107 Reviews
First Review by AlohaEigo
XdarklighterX
Points +153
Sweet little café - Edit
Cool place with very nice owners. Had some yummy vegan cake!
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ArisTheVegan
Points +49
A delightful little stop - Edit
This small cafe/shop was a delightful little stop on our morning stroll. Kitten obsessed, obviously, and a very thoughtful experience. We loved the Kitten Company tea bowls and the little whisks to stir your tea with. As cute as the name implies.
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exmachina
Points +65
Calm escape from the madding crowds of Kyoto - Edit
I was starting to go nuts with all the crowds and this place popped up on Happy Cow. I was walking away from the station already, and this place was nearby.
Read moreWhat a stroke of luck!
You go in, and there is peace. A friendly waiter, with a friendly smile. The place is small, but that's a good thing. It's both a restaurant and a shop selling an almost random collection of things that they describe as "Rations for vegetarian travellers in Japan. It is hard to [find] vegetarian options in this country". There was vegan mayo. Italian Pomodoro tomatoes in cans. Eden brand mustard and apple cider. Chocolate Chip Cookies! 😄
The food was great. I had a simply made but complex tasting curry. Spice tea. And a really nice scone.
Finally, they really like cats. There are no cats there, but there is a lot of cat paraphernalia.
:-)
Pros: Peaceful, Very welcoming staff, English was fine
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JimmyHibbins
Points +44
Delicious GF options and so friendly - Edit
Delicious and so friendly team here. Some vegan groceries. You can feel the love in the food. A must try! Catered for my GF need too no worries at all.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-26
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FaithUgates
Points +472
Cute place - Edit
The place is really cute and cozy. There are no actual cats in the restaurant but it is full of cat photos and displays. The curry and the cocoa drink are really good. A dish that feels like home. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-23
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sann
Points +51
Lovely staff, great food - Edit
Food was tasty, perfect for an early dinner
Read morePros: Tasty food, Really nice staff, No background music
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nicole_m
Points +4242
Lovely staff, nice food - Edit
We tried the scones with homemade plum jam - really good, just very small. We also had the pita sandwich, also good. Staff were nice. Prices decent. Good drink selection. Small, cosy venue. #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice food, Nice staff
Cons: Small portions as normal for Japan
AkibDahya
Yes Great
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Biancajakon
Points +318
Great scones - Edit
Scones were great with Japanese plum jam. Chai was not good with very burnt soy milk.
Read moreThe Drinks were expensive as well.
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jessikajewski
Points +138
It was OK! - Edit
The food is presented very kawaii. It was okay, and small servings for the price you pay but it is all organic so it is fair enough. The owner does give you that paper about no sanitiser etc.
Read morePros: Cute cafe, Nice English speaking staff
Cons: Small servings , Not great flavours
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Nalinalina
Points +43
Very good vegan café - Edit
The eggplant and vegetable pita sandwich was delicious. My omnivorous friends really liked the vegan curry. Good chocolate cake and I recommend the mikan juice.
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Woena
Points +34
Great food great vibe - Edit
Would come again. We went in the evening and only the pita bread was available, we had the eggplant one and it was SO GOOD. Best accidental find.
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loz24
Points +207
Small cafe, good food, nice owner - Edit
Lots of reviews stating they didn’t like the ‘vibe’ or how the Japanese owner handed them an English written leaflet stating a very reasonable request, that he had intolerance / over-sensitivity to creams and sanitiser. Personally I think these reviews are left by over- expectant big-city customers. If you like small independent cafes, cat merchandise or tasty cheap sandwiches/curries, this is a delightful place to visit.
Read morePros: Small and cosy, Tasty pita sandwiches, Polite owner
Cons: Larger menu would be nice
Pap5y
My niece and I were treated horribly by the owner and I just want to let you know that we are not over expectant “big city” customers as you’d like to presume.
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joel_laun
Points +3174
Nice place 🐱 - Edit
We came to this place to have some dessert and were kind of hesitant due to previous reviews. But the restaurant was actually very nice and the owner was really friendly (he even let us stay a bit longer than the opening hours). He only asked us to not use any hand sanitizer/lotion when we sat down, but wasn't pushy about it or anything. We ordered chocolate cake and a basil rose tea. The cake was honestly a bit dry, but tasted very good - the tea was amazing.
Read moreIn addition, there's also a little shop where you can buy healthy food and some cute (handmade) kitty merchandise. :)
Pros: All vegan, Calm atmosphere, Little shop where you can browse
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Amukaul
Points +40
Simple homemade food - Edit
The whole operation is run by one person. He has a very strong "peace and love and non-violence for everyone" vibe.
Read moreHe is quite particular about patrons not using sanitizers and lotions before coming into the shop and will ask you about it upon entry.
The menu is short and sweet. The food portions are just enough for one person and taste like a nice home made meal.
Many other cafes and restaurants in the area shut down from about 2 - 5 pm, but this place was open when we needed a late lunch.
The shop has some very specific cat related decor, though I didn't see any live cats in the space.
The owner is very friendly and gladly chats with people who want to engage.
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TanLC
Points +111
Delicious food - Edit
Such a cute little place, serving delicious affordable vegan food in Kyoto. We had the curry and rice, with a side salad and rice milk. It was absolutely delicious! The owner is a very sweet man who took his time to get to know us and share a little about his loves with us. We are happy to have found this gem!
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meshedpotato
Points +52
Wouldn't go back - Edit
Like others before me have already stated, we were greeted by being given a piece of paper saying we should not use any hand lotions or care products with chemicals in order not to disturb the purity of the air and that we could be asked to leave if emitting chemical scents (or something like that). I don't remember the exact phrasing, but it felt quite strange to us and we weren't sure if we were even welcome there. However, the staff were friendly once we accepted the above mentioned bizarre terms and conditions.
Read moreBecause it was raining heavily, we decided to stick around. We both ordered tea and I ordered the falafel sandwich, which was incredibly bland and dry without sauce. They also sell a selection of organic products and books.
It pains me to write something this negative about a vegan café, but truth be told, the overall spiritualist vibe was alien to us and meant that within seconds of arrival we were sure to leave as soon as it would stop raining.
Pros: Easy to find, Inexpensive
Cons: Strange vibe
Woena
They guy is allergic to certain chemicals
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vandermost
Points +1369
Not for me - Edit
When I came here the owner showed me a print saying something like “please do not enter if you have used any (hand) lotions, body products or perfumes. We do not want a bad smell”. He further explained they didn’t want any products to be used in their restaurant because they didn’t want any chemicals in the environment. It was a bit strange and felt very unwelcoming. I would have liked to try the rice meal set but because it was 11.30 they only had 1 meal option, the curry. It was a small portion compared to curries at other places and I ate a convenience store onigiri after coming here.
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vegan_dalf
Points +55
Felt uncomfortable - Edit
The owner was nice and we liked the place. We had two pitas and they we're tasty! However, upon entering we were handed a leaflet saying something like "Please don't enter if you used hand sanitizer, lotions or perfumes. You may not be allowed to enter because we don't want a bad smell." We were then sitting at a desk for a couple of minutes without being handed a menu, and we were not sure if all if that was the owner asking us to leave?! Since we did not use any of these products before coming to the store we stayed, and eventually the owner gave us a menu. Then he opened the door to the noisy street, and we were again not sure if it was a not-so-subtle sign that we were not welcomed or whether it was just because they were frying something. We felt uncomfortable and did not now what was going on, probably we'll not visit again - sorry.
Read morePros: Nice interior and friendly owner, Good pita (although small)
Cons: We did not feel welcomed and didn't understand why, Waited a long time for food
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HugoIan
Points +583
Really lovely people - Edit
The place is really homely. Discovered a great artist thanks to them. They have just a few options but it's all vegan. I couldn't try the other main dish because the didn't have it. The curry was okay (I'm not the biggest fan) and the sandwich was really good. They are really lovely.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good service
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talivgi
Points +48
Cat lovers delight 😻 - Edit
So Sweet,so cute 🥰
Read morePros: Only vegan options , Charming place with a sweet hospitality , Good vegan food
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chelspea
Points +275
Cozy spot with with great tea and light meals - Edit
This place was so cutely decorated and had such friendly staff. The pita bread sandwich was Ahhmazing but not very filling, so of course I also needed some chocolate cake and a scone with fig jam to go along with my orange spiced tea. A great place for the vegans to stop by for some snacks. It only cost $28 USD for the pita sandwich, chocolate cake, a scone, a full kettle of orange tea, and my husband’s curry and lemonade!
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luvlau
Points +460
Kawaii - Edit
My daughter and I stumbled upon this kawaii kitten cafe, all vegan, all homemade. We enjoyed the curry and sandwich, ginger milk and hot lemonade. Food was delicious. The owner was lovely and kind. We enjoyed our quick visit and would come back.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Reasonable prices, Delicious food
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VegoChouffe
Points +876
Probably my favourite food spot in Kyoto - Edit
Low key, cute with delicious and varied food. Had the curry followed by tea and chocolate cake. Owner was very friendly and kept our teas topped up. Very reasonable prices too!
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MadCatty
Points +231
Trad Japanese Yummm… - Edit
Loved the portions and simple vibe, and the people running the cafe were so nice. Had a veg plate with gluten filet. Came with miso and rice so was very full at the end.
Read moreBe careful as the hours can fluctuate and there are different times listed here or on Google. They also seem to do last call earlier than mentioned either place 6:00pm was the time today.
Pros: Vegan - all, Easy access by public transport , Very nice service
Cons: Opening times seem to vary, No using hand sanitizer due to smell
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Samanta.W
Points +144
Lovely restaurant - Edit
The place is simply adorable, even more so if you are a fan of cats. The food is delicious and light. I recommend!
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LisaUndTim
Points +90
Kitten company - Edit
Very friendly and cute owner. The Curry and lemonade were delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-28
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Angie_
Points +646
Cute place - Edit
An all vegan café with some light and healthy food. The owner is very nice, and we had a little chat while I was waiting for my food. On the walls there are pictures of cats waiting to be adopted, so very wholesome ☺️
Read morePros: Healthy food, Friendly staff
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