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
i_am_tom
Points +31
Amazing! - Edit
It was very busy, so we had to wait about thirty minutes for a table (they gave us a ticket so we didn't have to stand in a queue and could wander until then), but well worth the wait. The zesty ramen is fantastic!
Read morePros: Great food, Nice atmosphere, Reasonable price
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loz24
Points +207
Great vegan ramen! - Edit
The wait was an hour but you can take a ticket and walk around. The food was limited but tasted amazing, staff were always very friendly.
Read morePros: Amazing vegan ramen
Cons: Limited options (no gyoza) :(
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quirk666
Points +222
Worth the wait! - Edit
We went at prime dinner time on a Thursday and were quoted an hour’s wait time. Every ten minutes the staff would come out and call ticket numbers but most people were no shows so it was only about 30 minutes. Staff were incredibly friendly and charismatic. Ordered the zesty (spicy) vegan ramen and it was some of the best tasting broth I’ve ever had. Definitely spicy for westerners but overall it was very tolerable.
Read morePLEASE NOTE: the “open in maps” button takes you to a second location that may not properly reflect the opening times. Luckily the other location is only a ten minute walk away in the shopping mall/strip!
Pros: Flavour, Atmosphere, Staff
Cons: Serving on the smaller side, Happy Cow/maps have confusing directions
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Bellasinya
Points +16
Sehr leckere vegane Ramen - Edit
Es gab zwei vegane Optionen. Die Zutaten waren frisch und sehr lecker und die Portion sehr groß.
Read morePros: Personal sehr freundlich und aufmerksam, Direkt an der Bar an der Küche zu sitzen war schön
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bm-foodie
Points +17
Insanely good - Edit
Probably my favourite ramen of our trip, ordered the zesty ramen and my partner ordered the other vegan ramen - both were absolutely phenomenal I highly recommend in Kyoto - there is heaps of people who turn up so you would probably have to wait / we got lucky and only had to wait maybe 20 minutes
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-07
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sverkules
Points +354
Amazing ramen - Edit
One of the best ramens I’ve ever had. Incredibly tasty! Very busy and you may have to wait to be seated.
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igniux
Points +75
Amazing vegan ramen with nice people - Edit
Service: register on the waiting list and wait to be seated. When we came the clerk said it was around an hour of waiting, but since people who have registered didn't show up, they let us in immediately in their place! The staff is fluent in English and so is the menu. I asked if the ramen was spicy, so they made it spicy on my request
Read moreAtmosphere: when you leave the busy street and go into the little alleyway you run into the restaurant. It has a modern Japanese interior, two floors hipster vibe and very friendly staff. A few tables in the corners and a bar overlooking the open kitchen.
Food: ramen was really good! The broth was flavourful and the noodles had great texture. Pretty sad that vegan ramen lacks toppings (other ramen has some meat and boiled eggs). Extremely pleasurable experience although it is not as good as T's Tantan ramen
Pros: I asked for spicy and i got spicy
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SíodhmhaithWalsh
Points +91
The tastiest vegan dish I've ever had - Edit
This place does have vegan options as I just went there. Two vegan options and I went back the second day to try the other cause this was just incredibly off the charts. I found it extremely difficult to find vegan & GF food in Kyoto but this restaurant provides. It's not a ticket system as described in the description, a waiter takes your order & you're provided with a free tea. This place is an absolute must. It's very popular though so ensure to go early or else you could be waiting a long time. You need to try this place. 🤤
Read morePros: You have two vegan options, Gluten free option, Seriously tasty
Cons: Can get really busy as it's so popular
SíodhmhaithWalsh
I meant to press 5 stars!!
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Julie.x.taylor
Points +63
Amazing authentic vegan ramen - Edit
We did have to queue for around an hour to get in, but it was so worth the wait. The service was friendly, fast, and efficient. Just 2 vegan options on the menu, and I chose the zesty vegan. It was busting with flavour and spicy, and I enjoyed every spoon/chopstick full. The restaurant was small with only around 3 small tables and the counter area around the kitchen, so it was quite cramped. Even though we queued to nearly the advertised closing time, with others behind us in yhe queue, no one was turned away, and everyone was welcomed and fed. I would highly recommend a visit if you are in Kyoto.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-13
Pros: The welcome friendly staff, The amazing zesty vegan ramen, Sake
Cons: The waiting in the queue, Being quite cramped and close to other tables
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rimbaudsteve
Points +27
Amazing !!!!! - Edit
I absolutely loved these ramen, they were soooo tasty and good !! To the people complaining about the place only having non-Japanese customers, I think this is mostly because Japanese are rarely vegan and therefore don’t seek such restaurants…
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liyan1
Points +18
Not worth it - Edit
Had much better vegetarian/vegan Ramen before (T‘s Tantan, Kyushu Jangera). Waited 45 minutes in line and was totally not worth it, more tourists than Japanese people there and not authentic at all.
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FabioRaffa
Points +39
Delicious - Edit
Me and my girlfriend have taken the two possible vegan ramen. Both were really good: one more spicy then the other one.
Read moreOnly one note: it was full of tourists. So I don't know if what they offer (even if good) is the "Japanese" taste or just what we are thinking it is.
I never tasted a meat-ramen so I didn't have to possibility to compare.
Pros: Two vegan options, Friendly staff, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Little: be there early or wait, Full of tourists
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Ale82V
Points +224
Unforgettable ramen - Edit
Very tasty and particular ramen: available normal, vegan and gluten free.
Read moreIf you find a line, wait! It really worth it!
They also have different kind of sake.
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jogreene
Points +103
2 vegan ramen options - Edit
Really tasty vegan ramen, friendly staff,
Read morePros: Ramen, Staff
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baileyelizabeth
Points +74
So good we ate it twice! - Edit
We visited Kyoto for 4 days and spent 2 of our dinners here; I can’t recommend it enough! We got the zesty vegan ramen both times and it was simple but the flavors were so complex and delicious. The broth is creamy and the spice doesn’t overwhelm. They have 2 vegan ramen options to choose from. They do serve pork here so just keep that in mind because the seating is very cozy so you may be sitting next to someone eating non vegan ramen. Since it is a small restaurant, there will most likely be a wait. The first night we waited 1.5 hours but the second night it was less than 10 minutes. The staff are kind and well versed in what vegan is so you don’t have to worry there! The menu is also in English. Be sure to let them know how much you enjoyed your meal afterwards! This place is amazing!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan ramen, Cool atmosphere, Kind staff
Cons: Wait times can be long to get in, Does serve animal products
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VeggieGin
Points +83
WOW - Edit
Super tasty ramen! One only problem: inside WAS SO HOT we couldn’t breathe!
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Saika
Points +178
Uncomfortable experience, good food - Edit
Sadly I need to rate this quite badly.
Read moreFirstly; the ramen itself was great. And while it’s probably not everyone‘s cup of tea I quite enjoyed it.
But the atmosphere was really bad. Firstly, it was a hot Kyōto summer and they have no air conditioning (or was it broken?) and only one small fan for the whole place. It was even hotter than outside. It doesn’t help the tables were cramped together in a way that we were touching people behind us either.
And then; the whole place was full of tourists. Not that this in itself is a terrible thing but… it was loud and people had 0 self awareness. Restaurants frequented by locals tend to be more quiet and enjoyable, even if vegan options have to be requested explicitly. But the heat, the really noisy tourists and the cramped place really doesn’t make me want to go back.
Pros: Great ramen
Cons: oriented on tourists, spicy option not spicy, No air conditioning , Loud, cramped atmosphere
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julimuli
Points +76
Really good - Edit
The ramen were very delicious. There were two different vegan options. We went there when the restaurant opened, as there were always long queues in the evening. I would definitely go there again!
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clashdk
Points +103
So far the best vegan ramen in Japan - Edit
Holy smokes! So far Kyoto Engine Ramen has the best vegan ramen I’ve eaten in Japan! We waited in a very long line and thankfully were the last to be served, but it was worth the wait. I got the Zesty Vegan Ramen. It was ready very quickly, and I couldn’t get enough. The broth was so rich, creamy and full of flavor. The toppings made sense and didn’t take a away from the ramen. I would go back daily if I didn’t want to try other places. 5 stars from me but can only give it 4 since it’s not fully vegan or veg.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Rich and creamy, Quick once you’re seated
Cons: I wish it was all vegan 😍
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nicoletta123
Points +18
Delicious - Edit
They have 2 great type of vegan ramen, and also gluten free noodles! It is great, delicious and they are very nice. They also speak English (not so common here in Japan) and you can pay with card, even contactless.
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geember
Points +331
Delicious soya-cream ramen - Edit
Perfect for eating as a family with varied (meat-eating and vegan) requirements. The vegan ramen was superb. Rich and tasty. Still salivating 10 days later! Be prepared to queue as seating is limited.
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Tpossible47
Points +66
Delicious ramen - Edit
Would have given 5 stars if possible. My husband and I ate here. He eats gf and I am vegan. Few menu options but covers the basics of meat eaters and vegan eaters. I had the spicy vegan ramen and it was the best ramen I have ever had. Might eat here again tomorrow!
Read morePros: Options, Taste, Atmosphere
Cons: None
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SabineSchnabl
Points +156
The best ramen! - Edit
It's so hard to find restaurant in Kyoto, that are actually open in the evening. So after trying a couple we kind of landed @engineramen and it was super good! We tried both vegan options and we're delighted to find them creamy and with the best veggies.
Read morePros: Creamy ramen, Super friendly
Cons: Tiny spot to eat
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Professor_Farnsworth
Points +17
Try the Zesty Vegan Ramen - Edit
There are two vegan options. I opted for the Zesty Vegan Ramen and it was delicious
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rjaneruns
Points +588
Would give 5 stars - Edit
Really yummy zesty vegan ramen.
Read moreWell worth the wait in the line to get in !
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-29
Pros: Good ramen
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wendy_adams
Points +176
Great value - Edit
We visited here on the Saturday of the Gion Matsuri festival. Despite being only one street away from the festivities we were able to get in with only around a 15 minute wait at 6pm. There are two vegan options and I had the soy ramen, it was creamy and filling.
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SarahKorn
Points +41
Would give it 5 stars if I could - Edit
Popular with tourists, but for good reason. Multiple dairy free options, can also do gluten free. The zesty ramen is very spicy, creamy, and onion-y and has saffron -- very very flavorful! No watery broth here! Place is small but no line at 7:30pm on a Friday in the summer.
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