Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Traditional vegan Japanese restaurant operated by Vegan Farm, which specializes in ochazuke, a simple Japanese dish made by pouring green tea, dashi, or hot water over cooked rice. Accompany dishes may include stewed shiitake mushrooms, house made Nijiya seaweed, and nama-fu, grilled gluten in a vegan dashi stock. Address in Japanese: 中京区南車屋町２８７ 木屋町会館１階. Open Mon-Sat 5:30pm-8:00pm, Tue-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm. Irregular closed days - check Instagram for latest hours.
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Last update on 31 Dec 2025 by noborio
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Added by noborio on 08 Nov 2022
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291 Reviews
First Review by pareman
mopoi
Points +7
Insane - Edit
That was an amazing experience
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-21
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Bethgiraffe
Points +13
Thank you for a wonderful evening! - Edit
We were celebrating a really special occasion and on top of the food being some of the nicest we enjoyed in Japan, the host was so incredibly kind and generous. We will remember our evening forever, thank you!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-13
Pros: The warm welcome , The host , The vegan set meal
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JenniferCG
Points +42
Best Vegan Meal in Japan - Edit
I LOVED everything! The lunch set was perfect. I could eat here for all my meals.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-13
Pros: Everything was delicious, Set lunch set
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Melissa39
Points +136
Roasted miso rice balls - Edit
Place was excellent, we especially loved the roasted miso rice balls. Very small and there was a line, even shortly after they opened and mid January but worth the wait!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-02
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Pilot.lj
Points +1823
Lunch is how to get a seat - Edit
Showed up at 11:55 with a group of 4 and was first in line. Absolutely delicious food. Best meal I had in Kyoto! The soy meat is unreal!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-28
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Graf_itti
Points +96
Truly enriching experience - Edit
I loved everything about it. The tastes are rich, well balanced and delicious. It almost felt like fine dining only a bit faster paced. I had the Niyija course because I could not decide. It was really fun to try almost everything. Highlights were the Yuzu tofu and yuba tofu skin aswell as the Obanzai. If you get the chance, go and enjoy this lovely place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-28
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birthdayvegan
Points +134
Incredible food & ambiance - Edit
Cannot recommend this place highly enough. The food is phenomenal, so so delicious and well thought out. Upscale versions of a lot of classic Japanese dishes, with plenty of innovation too.
Read moreThe chefs were absolutely delightful. Very friendly, worked together well, and were a highlight of our trip to Kyoto.
My favorite dish was the dumplings and fried soy meat skewers. But you have to get the set menu and try everything! We would go back again and again if we could.
We felt even the small seating was a plus, as it created such a personal experience and warm, friendly ambiance.
Thank you for an amazing, gorgeous meal :)
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-22
Pros: Everything about it
Cons: There are no negatives.
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MarikaVitali
Points +45
Stile Izakaya tutto vegano - Edit
Il locale è piccolissimo, solo 7 posti e non accettano prenotazioni alma ne vale davvero la pena.
Read moreTutto molto buono soprattutto gli yakitori!!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-10
Pros: Tipico giapponese, Ottimi piatti
Cons: Pochissimi posti (7)
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FatTonyBMX
Points +1375
Small but yummy. - Edit
The dumplings were really yummy but the place was small but it is a cute restaurant.👍🏼❤️
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Title, pros and cons, and above were written my by 8yr old. Super cool traditional vibe and experience. Good food too. Only 7 seats at a counter.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-28
Pros: Vegan meat, Dumplings, Chocolate
Cons: The soup, Grilled miso, Tofu skin
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leodrake16
Points +375
Delicious with great options - Edit
Lovely vegan dinner, we ended up getting takeaway but it was still very nice!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-22
Pros: Food, Price, Menu
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Points +28381
Vegan Izakaya NIJIYA - Edit
Very nice experience. We ordered the smaller set menus (so we could try everything) and really enjoyed them. My favorite items were the vegan meats on a stick and the silken tofu and yuba dishes. We also ordered the vegan cheesecake and it was definitely not for either of us, but it may appeal to others. There are only 7 seats, so plan accordingly. Get there early, as they filled up for the evening very quickly and put the “closed” sign out once the line reached a small number of people.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-21
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JOG
Points +155
Everything was perfect - Edit
Amazing experience, we will definitely be back for dessert as well
Read morePros: Great vibe, Kind and generous service, Very cozy place
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theclimatefoodie
Points +71
An absolute MUST when in Kyoto - Edit
Nijiya has a special place in my heart. I love the food, the vibe, and the owner Kimura-San is very nice. Eating here is a very unique space, with vegan options that you don't always find easily elsewhere. The line may be long, but it's worth it. Get there early!
Read morePros: The variety of food, Close proximity to the chefs, Location
Cons: It's small
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varsha2792
Points +29
Best vegan meal in Japan - Edit
Shows you that Japanese food is sooooo much for than ramen for vegans. Try everything!
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Vegalisa
Points +366
Very very good! - Edit
Eccellent food, amazing tasting and service! The yakitori is unreal.. You must try!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-09
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andylondon
Points +32
Tiny place. Amazing food. Lovely people - Edit
This place is absolutely tiny and we tried to get in three times but the queue was too long. We happened to walk past when there wasn’t a queue and I’m sooo happy we did. The food is incredible and made right in front of you. The chef is very funny and told us about each dish - and some cool things about Kyoto!
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Chiara🍃☘️
Points +668
Fantastico - Edit
Esperienza culinaria davvero interessante, le portate erano tutte molto buone e particolari.
Read moreAmbiente piccolo con solo 7 coperti, siamo arrivati meno di 10 minuti dopo l'apertura ed era giá pieno, la fila dura 60 minuti ogni 7 persone appunto perchè il tempo a disposizione per mangiare è 60 minuti e noi l'abbiamo usato proprio tutto perchè facendo il menù più grande non era possibile finire prima.
Ovviamente i prezzi sono più alti del normale, il menù più piccolo dovrebbe essere 3900 yen e quello più grande 4900 yen, altrimenti si possono ordinare i singoli piatti
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pampli
Points +377
Vive la experiencia culinaria y urbana de Japón al completo - Edit
Pongámonos en antecedentes, soy de ese tipo de personas a los que «vivir la experiencia» o «vivir el momento» les da exactamente igual, incluso diría que estoy bastante en contra. Efectivamente, soy un «oni»: un ogro japonés, si lo prefieres. Ahora que ya me conoces, fui a este izakaya con reticiencias a pesar de una recomendación excepcionalmente positiva del día anterior y tras una búsqueda que mi acompañante realizó sobre el sitio. En ambos casos, las opiniones invitaban a conocer Nijiya.
Read moreUna vez en la puerta del restaurante (por llamarlo de alguna manera), hice una cola de más de una hora y cuarto sin saber qué me esperaba dentro, lo cual me hizo casi perder la paciencia y la cabeza. Sin embargo, en un espacio tan sumamente reducido (caben siete personas apretadas) jamás imaginé que se podían hacer tantas delicias culinarias. Después del tiempo de espera, y tras darle una visual a una completísima carta, nos decantamos por el menú degustación más grande llamado «Nijiya Large course» en inglés: un viaje por todo Japón en un establecimiento que seguramente no pasaba de los treinta metros cuadrados, quién me lo iba a decir. Cada plato era mejor que el anterior, es mucho decir teniendo en cuenta que la lista no era corta. Por orden, fuimos comiendo tofu de yuzu y piel de tofu de yuba, dumplings con salsa casera, el típico obanzai de Kyoto que contenía cinco tapas con verduras de temporada, brochetas hechas con «carne» de soja (yakitori), un filete de soja vuelta y vuelta (yakiniku), una bola de arroz con miso a la plancha, sopa osuimono y para acabar, dos piecitas de chocolate yōkan y un trozo de «tarta de queso» a base de lías de sake. Salí extasiado de allí, ya sea por la comida, la presentación, el personal y su servicio o la experiencia en sí.
¿Qué me queda decir en este caso? Únicamente puedo añadir que si pasas o vives en Kyoto, haz un hueco en tu agenda para visitar este izakaya, te aseguro que la espera merecerá la pena.
[Visita: Cena del jueves, 15 de junio de 2025]
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-28
Pros: La calidad y la presentación de la comida, El personal es encantador, El concepto, la experiencia y el ambiente
Cons: La espera puede ser tediosa, El restaurante es muy pequeño, El precio puede ser un inconveniente
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jdejoel_
Points +25
Amazing - Edit
The food was wonderful and the staff were even better! Very small cozy place, it only seats 7 people but this experience is totally worth it. We left with a smile on our faces, it’s definitely something we won’t forget. I forgot to take a picture of a couple of items on their lunch set as everything was so nice I just wanted to keep eating lol
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-23
Pros: Food, Staff, The experience
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JuanAndresJara
Points +94
Must go! - Edit
The most delectable food you will have. Every dish welcomes you to a new flavor and style. The owner is a wonderful person to be around filled with smiles and courtesy.
Read moreMust try the home made miso sauce passed down by her grandmother!!
Pros: Unique flavors, Great ambiance, Happy vibes
Cons: Small location , Wait line outside
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VeggiLulu
Points +4170
Good but small portions for the price - Edit
Taste wise the food is goo, the presentation is nice aswell.
Read moreBUT! The portions are really small especially for that price!
There are other places in Kyoto more worth visiting than this one.
I enjoyed my meal here but it is just too expensive for the amount of food you get there!
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-20
Cons: Expensive , Small portions , Only 7 seats
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erlenmeyer
Points +57
Absolutely incredible - Edit
Super highly recommend. Nut-free (they use sesame).
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onkelgustav
Points +57
Sehr sehr lecker! - Edit
Wir waren an einem Dienstag um 12:30 da und haben direkt 2 der 7 Plätze bekommen.
Read moreEs gibt ein Lunch Menü für etwa 20€, darin enthalten war:
Silk Tofu mit Yuzu Sojasauce 10/10!!
Tofuskin mit Sojasauce und frischem Wasabi 10/10
Dumplings 9.5/10
Yakitori Soja Spieße 9464/10 WOW!
Miso Suppe 10/10, subtil im Geschmack und trotzdem total lecker
Reisbällchen mit Miso Paste 11/10
Die Atmosphäre ist heimisch und schön mit den einzigen 7 Thekenplätzen. Die Inhaberin ist sooo herzlich, man merkt, dass sie aus Leidenschaft kocht
Wenn ihr in Kyoto seid solltet ihr das auf keinen Fall verpassen!
Pros: Essen, Atmosphäre , Inhaberin
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Kasi
Points +62
Very special Place - Edit
The food is absolutely delicious. It's very small but absolutely worth waiting 1h.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-13
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poivron
Points +682
Worth the wait - Edit
We waited an hour to get into this restaurant. At first, I didn't want to wait, and we went to a nearby non-vegan place that was said to have a vegan menu, but that place was full of the smell of burnt flesh, and the owner was the type of person who believes that foreigners have no sense of manners and you can therefore feel free to scold them like children because they didn't make a reservation. So we came back and stood in line and had a good time chatting with the other vegans in line. I'm generally skeptical of places where lines form outside, and many popular vegan restaurants in Japan are vastly overrated, but this is not one of them.
Read moreThe character for "niji" in the name of the restaurant means "rainbow". So it's the Rainbow Restaurant. The owners are lovely, hard-working people who prepare delicious traditional Japanese food for hungry vegans. Don't hesitate to stand in line.
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visnjaj
Points +150
So much flavour! - Edit
I ordered a big course meal and it was so delicious! All dishes were prepared with fresh ingredients and the flavours were interesting. I was especially blown away by the juicy "meat" skewers and the fried miso paste onigiri. Highly recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-12
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grunorkt
Points +35
Excellent ! - Edit
Je n’ai jamais aussi bien mangé de ma vie ! Tout est excellent, nous nous sommes régalés.
Read moreIl faut juste tomber au bon moment car il n’y a que 7 places !
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-11
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