Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern style ramen restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan options which are labeled on the menu. Has two vegan ramen: soy ramen and zesty spicy ramen. Gluten-free soybean noodle and konjac noodles are available. Buy a ticket for the dishes you'd like: the vending machine accepts big notes. English spoken. Est. 2018. Relocated from Daizucho 400 2F, Shimogyo Ward. Gets very biusy and queues can be long. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Tue-Wed. Last order 30 minutes before closing.
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462 Reviews
First Review by Mooloobooloo
pandrub
Points +32
Tasty Ramen - Edit
Tasty vegan ramen. We got there at 5:15 PM and fortunately did not have to wait at all. English menu with clearly labeled vegan options, and most of the staff speaks English as well. Highly recommend.
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sophie____
Points +423
Unreal ramen - Edit
Had no idea what to expect but waited 1.5 hours for a delish ramen, would totally do it again
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Really nice vibe , Delish food
Cons: V long queue
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yuvalevy
Points +81
A must go in Kyoto - Edit
If you are staying in Kyoto, you must visit Engine Ramen at least one (we went 3 time!). They have 5 total options in the menu, 2 of them are vegan. For me, this was the best ramen in Japan. I took the spicy one, it was amazing! I do recommend to ask for extra noodles ( 100 yen) and corn if you are very hungry. They also have 3 kinds of sake there. We tasted all, they were great.
Read moreImportant to note - they have long lines, we waited there 1.5-2 hours... arrive before 18:00 and you will wait 30 minutes tops.
Pros: Great vegan ramen , Nice vibe, Great sake (ask to taste)
Cons: Expensive, Long line to wait
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chelspea
Points +275
Get there when it opens. - Edit
We arrived at 4:50 PM, and by then about 20 people were lined up outside. We waited exactly 1 hour to be seated at 5:50 PM. I wouldn’t wait longer than that, honestly, but it is good ramen. Very creamy and filling. We had 1 bowl of each vegan option (zesty and beans), plus 1 beer and 1 glass of sake, all for $30 USD. If you sit at the bar you can watch them make the ramen right in front of you, which was pretty neat. It does have the feel of an English speaking vegan tourist trap, though, so I would not come here for an authentic Japanese atmosphere.
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jesse.morris3
Points +19
Not worth the wait - Edit
Exceptionally long wait for very boring food. It can be difficult to find decent vegan/veg food while traveling in Japan so my commendations to Kyoto Engine for trying. However, the food is entirely forgettable, overpriced, and bland. Not recommended at all. I have had boxed veg ramens better than this.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Decent atmosphere
Cons: Long wait, Unfriendly staff , Bland food
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KatherineWinter
Points +1976
Zesty yummy - Edit
Important: You can order to go and don’t need to wait in the line.
Read moreThe line was out the door; we waited for about 45 mins. I saw some people on happy cow say that they waited for two hours. It was delicious! It was 45 minutes good, but don't wait two hours. They played good American music. The servers were very friendly. The drink menu was limited to tea, soda, water, beer, and sake. It is nice to have a vegan ramen place available. I got the zesty vegan, and that was good. I saw a review that said it was too spicy, but I beg to differ. However, I like spicy food.
Edit: I came back another time and ordered the bean. In my opinion, the zesty is better than the bean. The bean is interesting in a good way, but the favor of the zesty is more of what I prefer in a creamy ramen.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-03
Pros: Only two vegan options
Cons: Long line
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vaishnavipatti
Points +20
Wonderful ramen - Edit
Got the spicy zesty vegan ramen. The broth was great, one of the best I’ve had. The toppings could be better. Next time, I’d ask for corn add on.
Read moreTo beat the wait, i went right after opening. 4:30-5 and you should be in within 30 minutes. Any later than that and you’ll be stuck with at least 1 hour of wait.
Pros: Very flavourful broth
Cons: Toppings could be better, Wait can be long
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BeckyKilminster
Points +167
Yum - Edit
Really good! I just wish their was tofu or veggies? Kind of lacking some protein. 2 hour wait time but luckily I enjoyed
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tolovetolive
Points +881
Great ramen but huge queues - Edit
The food at Tokyo Engine Ramen was great, with two of their five menu offerings vegan options (gluten-free options also available). Both ramen were filling and tasty.
Read moreThis place is small (20 seats inside) and super popular with queuing a standard - we queued outside for more than 90 minutes to get in. This seems fairly typical for an evening.
Pros: Two vegan offerings of their five options, Nice atmosphere , Good service
Cons: Very popular - we queued for 90 minutes outside
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chenha
Points +23
Very tasty vegan ramen! - Edit
I really liked the vegetarian ramen, it was the best ramen I ate.
Read morePros: There were 2 vegan options, one of them spicy., Very very tasty ramen!
Cons: Long waiting time
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troutdancers
Points +106
Ok ramen, had to go get food afterwards - Edit
Maybe I'm a pig, but if I'm eating my dinner I'd like something else besides a soupy main, e.g. gyoza, however the ramen is the only thing on the menu...so we had to go get some fruit from the supermarket afterwards to fill up. The broth itself was delicious, but the noodles didn't taste dissimilar to a pot noodle if I'm honest. A few spring onions, but basically no veg in the ramen. I left feeling dissatisfied and agree with a number of reviews suggesting that this place is overhyped - shame. Also had to queue for about 30 mins.
Read moreFor really good (udon) noodles, I'd recommend Omen - I've been to the one near the Philosopher's Path, although I think there are a few more in Kyoto.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-26
Pros: A couple of vegan options , Soup itself is delicious
Cons: Expensive for what you get , Noodles are a bit crap; lack of veg, Left feeling hungry 🐖
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Rushifx
Points +106
For vegans - Edit
Very good ramen! Only 2 vegan options and the spicy vegan ramen option was VERY spicy, so be aware of that before ordering.
Read morePros: Delicious , Vegan options , Speaks English
Cons: Not many vegans options
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Magsik
Points +48
Amazing broth! - Edit
I had the normal vegan ramen, it is made by the Japanese chef in front of you who also loves to discuss in English with you. They opened 6 months ago but it is already reknowed and busy so expect a queue but the wait is worth it. Noodles are fresh and the broth is great, good choice of traditional toppings added to the ramen. Great staff, other all proud to show my friend people are working hard to put vegan options of traditional meals on their menu and it works.
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HannahMacadam
Points +555
nice ramen, long wait - Edit
got the zesty spicy ramen which was definitely more flavourful than other ramens i’ve had, however we had to queue for an hour and then wait another 15 mins once we were sat, for me the ramen was good but didn’t justify the wait. I think that was just a one of as the chef apologised for the wait a couple times, but i’m sure there are other great ramen places where you don’t have to wait that long, especially since there were no locals there at all.
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Prady
Points +265
Good ramen - Edit
Not the best I've had, but still very good. This place always has a line during opening and peak hours, so expect to wait about 30 mins
Read moreCons: long line
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kk1018
Points +228
Overhyped - Edit
I passed by this place multiple times and theee was always a huge line. I came here one day shortly after they opened and they didn’t have a wait so I ate here. The broth has a weird taste, this was the worst vegan ramen I had on my trip to Japan. It’s not inedible, but it’s not really tasty and I wouldn’t eat here again.
Read moreEveryone in this restaurant is a tourist, and you can tell it’s catered toward tourists.
Pros: Vegan options, Free WiFi
Cons: Long wait, Not very tasty
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Stylorism
Points +171
Awesome - Edit
It is not easy to find a nice and tasty vegetarian ramen in Kyoto. This one I would highly recommend. However, if you are oriental vegetarian who do not consume garlic and onions/green onions. Please highlight to the chef. Make sure you go there as early as possible, where it is always long queue and the space is tremendously constraint.
Read morePros: Got 2 choices of vegan meal options, Friendly staff who can speak English well
Cons: Long queue, Space constraint
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Chaitanya91
Points +25
Want to give it a 5! - Edit
Fantastic gluten free vegan ramen. Really loved it. Only wish there were more veggies in it, but it seems that pretty standard in Japan. Otherwise it was great having a GF option ready to go!
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BodhiBowl
Points +140
Amazing ramen! - Edit
Apart from the ramen being the best I have had the staff and owner are so lovely too!
Read morePros: Two vegan options, Great staff, Good sake
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LGJH
Points +21
Delicious creamy ramen - Edit
Very tasty. Would happily eat here again.
Read morePros: Great sake, Big portion
Cons: Spicy one was too spicy for me!
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96_leaves
Points +49
Tasty, friendly - Edit
Visited in November 22, Very friendly little place on the second floor of the building. The vegan ramen was delicious. If I am back in Japan I will for sure visit again
Read morePros: friendly, tasty
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kleintje
Points +98
Creamy Miso ramen, would love to eat it again 🤍 - Edit
We’re making a world travel to different Asian countries and if we could choose we would love to eat this miso ramen soup every week. Best vegan ramen in Kyoto, also the not vegan options are nice (if I may believe my friend who took the meat option).
Read morePros: Creamy and delicious , Made us fall in love with miso soup , Cute place
Cons: Busy, so come in time, Prize is a bit higher than average, but worth it
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SerinaRöben
Points +288
Ramen war gut aber Preis/Leistung stimmte nicht - Edit
Ramen war ok aber ich hatte schon oft bessere in Japan. Die Ramen war Cremig, die Gemüseeinlage bestand aus Lauchzwiebeln. Dafür waren 1400 yen einfach zu teuer.
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AlexBates
Points +42
Amazing ramen - Edit
The best vegan ramen I've had since I arrived in Japan a couple of weeks ago! Really friendly staff, a chilled out atmosphere and lovely food :)
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justjesskidding
Points +137
Delicious Ramen in the heart of Kyoto - Edit
If you're looking for some ramen in Kyoto ,Engine is the place to go. The staff are amazingly kind and the food was delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-16
Pros: Delicious vegan options, Friendly staff, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: They no longer serve gyoza
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Emmaj3
Points +38
One of the Most delicious Vegan Ramen going - Edit
Ramen very different than others , more creamy broth ( like chowder ) than the more water based other Ramen we have tried in Japan.
Read morePros: Well labeled English Menu , confident that vegan ., Friendly staff , Cool atmosphere
Cons: Limited seating but we got in .
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rkrueskamp17
Points +13
Delicious Ramen! - Edit
One of the best vegan ramens we’ve had! The broth was super thick and super creamy! The staff was also very helpful!
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