Ukishima Garden

I went there alone for dinner, i had the course meal and everything was very good and creative.
The restaurant is very beautiful, Staff members were very friendly and they explained all the dishes.
I bit expensive but recommended!

Updated from previous review on 2017-03-24

This might be one of the nicest restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of dining. Besides the absolute deliciousness of the food itself, the presentation mixed with the atmosphere of an old Kyoto building makes this an experience to be had.

Everything I've tried on the menu, I've been delighted with. Paired with the wonderful selection of wines and sake, I can't imagine anything less than satisfaction after finishing your meal. The one point that people may struggle with is the price. Dinner here with a drink or two can be a bit pricey. A birthday dinner for two plus drinks ran around ¥12,000. Still, it was the perfect meal for the occasion.

If you're in Kyoto and want to experience a memorable fare of local organic vegetables presented meticulously, this is the place to go.

This place is great for taking a vegan out for a romantic dinner, with great atmosphere and beautiful crockery. However it feels overpriced (be prepared to pay upwards of ¥8000 for dinner, and that's if you're not drinking!). The servings are also pretty small, and the food isn't really top-dollar good (ie. Little Heaven level!)

Given there are other cheaper options around Kawaramachi with food 90% as good, they need to provide better value in order to compete. After all, why would non-vegans come here with a ton of other Kyo-yasai restaurants in Kyoto that also serve meat as an option? Or take their money to an established shojin ryori place, if that's the experience they're after?

While the savory dishes are great, do not get dessert here. The chocolate cake was dry and awful, while ¥600 got us two tiny balls of frozen azuki beans.

Very nice restaurant! We ate the full course and though it was a bit expensive, it was delicious, traditional but inventive.

Good food and good service. Easy to find

Had an awesome meal here. It is not cheap but you get lovely food and great service.

This top notch restaurant is really beyond any star rating system. We came there for dinner and from beginning to end we were in complete awe before the perfection of our dishes and their execution - the wonderful tastes, different textures, mixture of colors, the creative way they were served and the dedication of every staff member. It seemed they all felt they're a part of some higher cause, and indeed, they were. This place proves that food can be much more than merely food.
We strongly recommend this place, and if you can, sit by the counter -- this way you could watch the food at its making. Be assured it'll be fascinating.
Can't wait to return!

Everything about this restaurant is excellent: the vegan food, the atmosphere, the wine and the staff. Highly recommended.

They have extraordinary dishes. It's a really fancy place. Reserve for dinner. A nice place for a stylish evening out, but not casual. The service is very friendly and helpful. Pricey though, and not very big portions

We are so glad we found this all vegan restaurant in Kyoto!! Even though we made a rule that we wouldn't eat in the same place twice when holidaying in Japan, we broke this rule for this restaurant only!
There is always an English speaking staff member available to help with questions which is a great convenience. The staff are all so lovely, nothing is a hassle to them. There is heaps on the menu also, therefore it accommodates most tastes.
The decor of the restaurant is lovely, we sat facing the kitchen both times which I recommend, watching the freshly cooked meals in front of you adds to the experience.
The food itself was so fresh and great portion sizes. We loved each and every plate of food.
Overall a must try when in Kyoto, vegan or not!

The presentation of the food was awesome, but the taste was somewhat lacking in my opinion (especially considering the price.) I would go elsewhere as there are better options in the area.

It's great to have another vegan restaurant in Kyoto, and this one is easy to find in central Kyoto.
Location: on Tominokoji-dori btw Sanjo-dori & Rokkaku-dori. Restaurant entrance is clearly indicated.
Menu: we ordered several dishes to share : Caesar salad with cashew dressing (a special of the day) ,hummus-okara rolls, kofta "meatballs" of quinoa & buckwheat in tomato sauce, Japanese pat as with mushrooms & garlic, bagna cauda (raw/lightly steamed veggies with dipping sauce . I especially enjoyed the Caesar salad , which was big enough for two to share. On the menu there is a "chef's choice" prix-fixe option, from soup , tapas to dessert & coffee/tea, for $48 approx. this was beautifully presented at other tables, and I also saw other diners enjoying the tofu caprese and the chocolate tofu cheesecake.

Ambiance: the space has a sleek modern design, with an open kitchen, counter seating, western style tables and chairs in front and tatami seating in the back. The multilingual waitstaff was welcoming & attentive; the noise level, with jazz playing in the background , was comfortable.
Natural wines, draft beers and other, non-alcohol drinks are available .

We didn't make a reservation and were seated immediately .

We had the best experience. The food was amazing. We ordered the sweet carrot & hummus rolls as an entree, chilli con carne & taco salad for the mains and the platter for dessert. Everything was delicious. The staff were lovely and the venue had a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend for a wonderful evening!

We went there for dinner and we enjoyed every single plate. Very fresh vegetables and nice staff. We will go back...one day!

About 5000 yens for one person dinner set not my favorite in Kyoto

The place is simply wonderful both outside and inside, with open kitchen and great service - plus, one of the waiters is Italian so that made us feel at home right away. The food is great, tasty, and very delicate (despite the small, Japanese-style portions), perfect for a dinner with non-veg friends trying to discover the possibilities of this cuisine. Expect to spend at least around 3000 yen (30 USD or 27 EUR) each, drinks included.

Thanks to my fellow vegan friends @ Happy Cow I discovered this lovely place on my first night in Kyoto. The place is cosy, the food delicious and the staff very friendly. Everything on the menu looked great, I'll have to go back to taste some more!
It's definitely a place I recommend.

Beautiful food and service, lovely decor and ambiance. the sushi and inari, quinoa kofta balls and chili con carne were outstanding. The same goes for the cake of the day which was a matcha cheese cake. Reasonably priced and open until 11pm. Highly recommended!