Sujata

Sujata is a small vegan restaurant located at the Kyoto university area - relatively close to Ginkakuji temple.

Sujata offers a veriety of curries, vegetable ramen and a japanese traditional meal set which consists of brown rice, a big and rich miso soup and 4 - 5 side dishes (the side dishes change daily). All the food is amazingly delicious and the owner is very kind as well.

It's easily accessible by bus nr. 3, 17, 31, 65, 201, 203, 206 - bus stop Hyakumanben (百万遍)

**THE OPENING HOURS IN THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE ARE WRONG! Sujata is open from Sunday to Friday from around 11:30 to 18:00!! It's closed on Saturdays and usually every 16th of the month.

I really hope you give it a try - it's by far my favourite vegan restaurant in Kyoto!



Updated from previous review on 2017-02-21

un lieu très calme, tenu par deux charmantes dames qui font la cuisine de grand mère japonaise. C'est délicieux.

Lovely little place by the university. Limited options, but that was a-ok with me! I had the Japanese lunch (signs have English, and the chef knows enough English that it was all very easy). Tiny. I'm probably repeating what everyone else has said, but it's a reasonable-price-for-Japan spot (800-1000 for all mains, I think), and the food was quality and good. The woman/ chef running the place on her own is really lovely!

Though it was a long walk from our hotel, Sujata was very worth it!
The chef was lovely. I had the lunch set which was fantastic, the tofu had lemon and ginger and it was a very generous portion for ¥950.
My partner loved his Ramen so much I didn't even get to taste any! That was ¥850 and his favourite of our whole Japan trip so far.
Very cute little restaurant too as we loved the seating

The food was amazing, we got the japanese set meal that was so good! Lots of different traditional japanese foods. All vegetarian. But the restaurant only had one person working there, so it was very slow. Two of us got the japanese set and one got the ramen, the sets came out in about 15 minutes but the ramen took about another 20 minutes. The group that came in right after us was still waiting for their food when we all finished eating.

This is my lifeline when I visit Kyoto as I more or less eat my lunch here. Great ambience with pleasant music in the background. Great food at cheap prices. Each day there is a Japanese meal and 3 or 4 standard Indian curries.
I recommend the Japanese food as you get to know how delicious Japanese vegan food can be, especially when you are visiting from abroad.

I would definitely recommend going here. More than the food, the host adds a lively touch and charm to the place. Having food here is like eating at my grandmother's place with nice atmosphere and company.

WOW WOW WOW this was GREAT. The grandma making the food greets with a big smile, great recommendations, and a joyful vegan vibe. Small cafe with limited menu but everything we tried was delicious! Just ask her what's for dinner and you'll leave satisfied. Even the cake-- WOW-- not too sweet and not too sticky.

Randomly wandered into the restaurant when I was in the area and it was the highlight of my day! The old lady serving was extremely kind and the navratan korma I had was much better than what I have had in some Indian restaurants. Highly recommend!

If any place is "slow food" it's this place. When I visited, grandma cooked and served by herself. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. Mostly Indian plus a couple Japanese options. Small menu. Very affordable.

As other reviews have said this place is run by a delightful vegetarian owner. It was a real life-saver during the New Year period, when many other places were closed, and she even served a traditional Japanese new-year meal. As my title says the Indian food is simple, fresh and delicious, more like Indian home cooking than the greasy dishes so often served at Indian restaurants around the world. The samosas she makes fresh are absolutely amazing, so make sure you order some. The Japanese dishes are also a chance to experience traditional food without the worry of fish sauce etc or the price of Shojin Ryori. This is definitely a must-visit when in Kyoto.

Think title says most. It's a great place and you get a decent portion of food. Some days the lady that runs the store have a recommended dish which is usually a good option. Most food sets cost 850 yen.

We had dinner at Sujata this evening. It is easy to find. We went in half an hour before closing time, and the old lady requested we order the Japanese set dinner, and pointed at the wall. We did, and it was fabulous!

You can eat downstairs at the bar or some tables there, or upstairs. We were upstairs. you sit on the floor on mats, in front of low tables.

The set menu was 840 Yen, and the dessert we had was 400 Yen.

The old lady did not speak much English, but she smiled and was friendly. there was also a young guy helping her serve the food.

The food was similar to Mikoan -- traditional Japanese dishes, vegan style. I highly recommend it. The only downside is that the food took a long time to prepare. That said, there was a group of about 8 next to us upstairs, and downstairs was full. I completely understand the longish wait, and really enjoyed the food.

Here you can sit downstairs watching them cook over the counter or upstairs. We watched them cook and chatted. The owner is very friendly. I got the Japanese obanzai set and my friend got the spinach Indian style curry (which she loved). The obanzai set was good, decent Japanese food and cheap.

Easy to find on the north side of Imadegawa-dori east of Hyakumanben. Set menu each night. Price was ~Y800-900pp.
A tiny place you sit right at the bar looking into the kitchen as the proprietor cooks your dinner.
Highly recommended.