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Vegan ramen restaurant. Also serves sushi, salad and appetizers. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm. Closed Fri-Sun.


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63 Reviews

First Review by paulpearne

mlmloon

Points +62

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

Very good ramen and sushi

Unique experience, very good vegan ramen and appetizers. Also the art was cool. The food comes very quickly (too quick!) and appetizers during main meal of ramen. We felt very rushed, hardly had time to enjoy it all. Note: They block money on your creditcard for the reservation and depending on your bank, this will be transferred back to you in a few days/weeks

Pros: Vegan ramen, Art experience while dining

Cons: Creditcard block for reservation, All too quick, being rushed

Harpy23

Points +860

Vegan
13 Jul 2024

Great ramen in an interesting setting

I've been to teamlab: borderless in Tokyo recently and enjoyed vegan gelato and drinks. (I've tried adding that listing to Happy Cow twice and been rejected with no suitable explanation.)

I was happy to go to another teamlab related venture and have some digital art as a backdrop to my meal.

The food here was delicious. We got the sushi and the gomi no yuba rolls to share between the two of us. I really enjoyed the sushi but my partner found that it had a bit too much wasabi for her liking. We both preferred the yuba, we enjoyed the good savoury flavours and the shiso sauce that came with it helped elevate it further.

I had the tsukemen dipping noodles and it was the first time I'd had a dish like this. The sauce was incredible. It had lots of Sichuan and sansho peppers so it gave a good tingly mouthfeel. There was miso, shiitake and more chilli so it was spicy and savoury with great depth of the flavour. The noodles were also excellent, flatter and thicker than regular ramen noodles and as they weren't submerged in the sauce they kept their texture better. At the end they topped my bowl up with dashi to turn the leftover sauce into a drinkable soup.

My partner got the green tea ramen and raved about it. The broth was good and savoury and didn't taste like green tea which she was happy about. The spiciness of the whole dish built as she ate more of it. There were huge onion rings (not battered ones) on the top which were quite tricky to eat. The noodles were the same as the ones in my dish and they still retained a good bite to them when soaked in broth.

We had room for ice cream too. I had the kinako flavour which I learned is roasted soy bean flour. It has a nutty and slightly savoury taste and was served with a sweet brown rice sauce. It was really creamy and very enjoyable. My partner had chocolate ice cream and this also came with the same sauce. She enjoyed the chocolate flavour and sweetness of the whole thing but did point out that it's probably not for people who don't have a very sweet tooth.

For drinks, I had an iced green tea of some sorts and it didn't really taste of anything. It was a nice vivid green colour though. My partner had a hot green tea with lemongrass and she was happy that she could taste the lemongrass. Neither of us are particularly keen on green tea so we're not great judges of quality.

negevdirect

Points +28

Vegan
31 May 2024

Best Vegan Ramen Ever

Incredibly delicious. So much umami in one bowl.

Pros: Soy ramen, Vegan sushi and yuba starters, Vegan ice cream

SandraAnanos

Points +289

Vegan
30 May 2024

I've had better

Really wanted to love this but didn't meet my expectations. Ramen was good but I've had better. The doughnut is not really a doughnut, has the texture of a cake. I did the sit down option, skip it and just eat outside to save some money, it's not worth it.

HasokaAoldmanKrieg

Points +319

Vegan
24 Apr 2024

Best meal in Japan [top 5 life?]

What an awesome experience start to finish. I won't ruin it for you but this is a must go and totally worth it in every way.

kaleifornian

Points +194

Vegan
23 Apr 2024

favorite meal in japan

not a joke when i say this was my favorite meal in japan... i was finally able to get a reservation of my final attempt after 3 weeks! boy, was i happy i did... start to finish, UZU is an astounding experience both visually and flavorfully. my only regret? forgetting to try the kombucha. pro tip: get the yuba sushi if it's available!

JenniferSegal

Points +60

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

Wow!

What a wonderful dining experience! The teamlabs art was mesmerizing and it was fun to sit at a big table and chat with other diners. Be sure to reserve several weeks in advance. We ordered both appetizers, ramen, and dessert, and it did not disappoint. 10 !

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-07

Pros: Atmosphere , 5 star meal

fill0n

Points +43

Vegetarian
15 Mar 2024

Amazing experience

There was a teamlabs art installation in the restaurant and the room itself was an "Infinity mirror" which made for a great experience while eating.

The food was delicious and a visual treat as well. The sushi had me in awe, definitely recommended.

Reservation strongly recommended as it was a small space

Pros: Food, Art, Visual experience

gerrardould

Points +3904

Vegan
20 Feb 2024

Michelin rated. Not just a restaurant - an experience.

We’d been to the Tokyo version of this restaurant and were blown away. This restaurant didn’t disappoint - in fact, somehow it was even better. There was more to choose from and the room was enormous. Great atmosphere, and spectacular food. We had the best time. Will definitely come again.

nicole_m

Points +3368

Vegan
21 Jan 2024

Great food, but not quite worth the money

I was expecting more of an experience - there was one moving art piece on the wall, but it didn’t really change the whole time we were there, neither did the music much, and it didn’t flow over the table like I had hoped. The food itself was really great - I tried the spicy miso ramen and the sushi. It was very expensive though, two items on the limited menu weren’t available, we weren’t offered water, we had to ask for our sushi as they’d forgotten the order, and I had to pay an 8000 yen deposit for the two seats that might take a month to get back! #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-15

Pros: All vegan , Great food

Cons: Not as much of an experience as expected, Expensive

ToriCortes

Points +56

Vegan
05 Jan 2024

The best ramen

We had the miso based and the herbs ramen. They were both 10/10: so flavorful, rich and cozy. The atmosphere is very cool, people talk very quietly so you enjoyed the music and the art. It's not just a restaurant, it's a whole experience that is totally worth it. A little bit pricey, but it's worth the money.

TRH

Points +13

Vegetarian
05 Dec 2023

Great ramen, tasty sushi, seriously understaffed

Had the 8 mountain herbs ramen and vegan sushi, bith were great. The place has this artsy atmosphere. However, there are only two waitresses working and they always rushed in and out of the kitchen. Very often the whole room is left with the diners alone with zero staff attending to the needs. Took me 30 mins to get a waitress to notice me so that I can PAY.

Pros: Yum ramen, Great atmosphere

Cons: Seriously understaffed

SvB1987

Points +200

Vegetarian
23 Nov 2023

Relaxed dining experience

Loved the atmosphere. The pressed sushi was amazing. Enjoyed the ramen a lot.

mobo95

Points +25

Vegetarian
22 Nov 2023

Incredible

This is the best ramen I’ve had in Japan it had so much flavour. The vegan sushi was also amazing. The ice cream was good but not sensational like the rest of the food. The atmosphere was nice but I guess a little pretentious.

OanaValeriaSerban

Points +364

Vegan
03 Nov 2023

Best Raman

We tried Ramen, Gyoza and Cream Brûlée. All were really good.

Pros: Best Ramen, Great staff

BrianBanks

Points +68

Vegan
02 Nov 2023

Loved it

I booked my reservation here this based more on the Happy Cow ratings than a deep dive on the restaurant. Was delighted to encounter such a unique atmosphere. Food was excellent. I had the sushi and the green mountain ramen.

Pros: Food, Atmosphere

Tsukimi

Points +4614

Vegan
30 Oct 2023

Unique experience

The sushi was very good and the atmosphere is very unique. But tbh I don’t get the hype about the ramen. I think you pay for the atmosphere.
I had the green chlorella ramen. They were way too spicy and I found them quite boring with just a thick slice of onion in it. Just wasn’t for me. I think there are a lot of better vegan ramen places in Japan.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-30

trashbaby

Points +230

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Awesome experience

High quality food, definitely worth it for the whole experience

Miss.Green

Points +52

Herbivore
12 Oct 2023

Unbelievable tasty Ramen

The best vegan ramen I had so far. You can’t get wrong to eat here. Really cool experience but a bit touristy. Don’t forget to reserve a seat and enjoy the experience also respecting the other guests.

mcallavera

Points +178

Vegan
10 Oct 2023

Incredibly tasty, cool experience

We had the spicy miso ramen and the szechuan pepper miso ramen, which both tasted great, especially the noodles. For starters we had the vegan sushi plate which also tasted incredible. Did not have any desserts.
The atmosphere is really cool and artful, I just found the seating (with strangers right next to you) a bit off-putting. Really nice staff.

IronJuice

Points +1051

Vegan
16 Sep 2023

Innovative

Decent vegan ramen place. Th soy sauce ramen was quite good. The spicy green tea ramen wasn’t to my taste, and the yuba rolls weren’t my thing either, the filling was pulverized and the taste was foreign, I might have liked it better if there’s more texture. The ice cream was horrible, it exceeded my sugar tolerance by a huge margin, but it can be a good thing if you like over-sweetened ice cream.
The immersive experience is top notch, combined with teamlab’s famous infinite mirror. But you will likely be sharing the experience with others on the only table, and unable to rid strangers of your photos.
I’d recommend this spot for the experience, and I’d suggest to avoid the yuba rolls and green tea ramen if you’re not too adventurous.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-16

Pros: Immersive experience, Innovative food and art, Well priced

Cons: Must order a ramen and a drink for each diner, Food tastes don’t match expectation

Bhannah

Points +297

Vegan
05 Sep 2023

Delicious broth!

Wow, super yummy food. The broth was so rich and well balanced and full of flavour. We had the simple soy ramen with the tomato & the seasonal 8 herb ramen. The herbs were so fragrant. You need to book in advance via their website. You have to order one dish and one drink per person. Highly recommend this place.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-05

Pros: Flavourful most delicious ramen I've ever had, Really good value for money. Reasonably priced. , Interesting flavours

ReginaBichler

Points +112

Vegetarian
04 Jul 2023

Time & money are worth it

I usually never queue at restaurants because I don't have the patience, but I queued for this restaurant for more than an hour with a friend. Regarding this effort and the price I had high expectation, but they were even surpassed by the deliciousness of the food. The sushi and the yuba rolls were amazing starters, but also the ramen were outstanding. In the beginning I was worried about the big chunk of onion in my soup as I'm not the biggest fan, yet it turned out to be the most delicious component! I will definitively queue again.

KasperOsnes

Points +38

Vegan
27 Jun 2023

New experience

Everything from when you came in to when you left gave such a calming sensation 🙏🏼
The food was amazing and the atmosphere was mesmerizing🍃🌿
It makes sense this is in the Michelin guide, truly special place🙏🏼

Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Staff

lunagrains

Points +95

Vegan
17 Jun 2023

An incredible immersive experience of tasty food and art

An immersive art and food experience with 3D moving Calligraphy, lofi music and mirrors around a fully black table. It was an intimate setting with only seats.
On entry the staff handed us a meditation essential oil blend to smell and explained this restaurant is promoting the transcendence of self and to bring peace.
It was such a great experience and the food was so delicious and flavourful! On top of that, as you can see, it was decorated so well - a presentation for the eyes, body and mind. 🧘‍♀️

Pros: Beautiful experiece, Incredible taste

nicholasruunu

Points +94

Vegan
15 Jun 2023

Best ramen I’ve had

I had the Tsukemen ramen with sishuan peppers and not only was it fun to eat (it’s a ramen you dip in sauce), but it was delicious as well. Uzu is also zero waste so they ask you to tell you when the noodles are done. When you do they bring out a hot dashi so you can finish the sauce as a soup. Everything was amazing from the food to the experience and the staff. We also had the full sushi sides to share, which is a must, you can also order half which are 3 instead of 6. Amazing experience you can enjoy with omni friends. Wish I took a picture of the Ramen, but I dug into it so fast I forgot.

Almost forgot to mention, it’s cheap! They have a star in guide Michelin but every ramen is only around a 1000 yen.

Make sure to make reservations and for more days than one if you have time.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-07

Pros: Food, Ambience, Staff

jerrymiller

09 May 2023

Hi,

How did you make reservations?

Thanks,
Jerry

nicholasruunu

11 May 2023

willcannings

Points +453

Vegan
15 Jun 2023

Amazing ramen, amazing experience

This is a Michelin star rated restaurant and it looks it. An amazing aesthetic experience walking in, great digital artwork, lovely personal service, you even get some essential oil dabbed on your wrists when you enter.

The ramen was exceptional, best I’ve had in Japan, really fresh herbs, and the ice cream was also the best I’ve had here. It was $110 for two people, but absolutely worth it. I will come back next time I’m in Kyoto.

Pros: All vegan, amazing ramen, Great service, Exceptional environment and experience

Cons: A little expensive (though worth it!)




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