Vegan
Japanese
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Vegan ramen restaurant. Also serves sushi, salad and appetizers. Reservations receive priority and are recommended. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Wed-Thur.
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Last update on 23 Jun 2025 by RyoKataoka
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Added by maat-family on 03 Apr 2020
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92 Reviews
First Review by paulpearne
nicholasruunu
Points +96
Best ramen I’ve had - Edit
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.
Read moreAlmost 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
Hi,
Read moreHow did you make reservations?
Thanks,
Jerry
nicholasruunu
You can make reservations via the website.
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willcannings
Points +1062
Amazing ramen, amazing experience - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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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mimbus2000
Points +28
Amazing food - Edit
Very quiet which was unexpected, but the art was cool and the food absolutely incredible so worth it if you normally like a louder/buzzy place. My omnivore partner said it was one of the best ramen he has ever had! We got the two spicy options with the sushi entree. We booked a few weeks in advance to get our seat but it looked like a few lucky late walk ins were successful.
Read morePros: All vegan food , Cool atmosphere
Cons: Very quiet if you normally like a buzz
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NielsdeWinter
Points +243
A special dinner experience - Edit
This is really something special. The dimly lit room with big screen art display and facing mirrors make dining at Uzu an experience like no other. The food is art in and of itself.
Read moreThoughtfully plated ramen dishes with bold and uncommon flavors. The sushi is sublime as well. Topped off by excellent service makes this place worth the sightly (though not outrageously) higher price.
Pros: Quality noodles, Excellent sushi, Tasty vegan ice cream
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Haoqi
Points +122
Lovely surprise - Edit
Meat-eating friend couldn't get over how rich the ramen broth tasted and how creamy the vegan ice cream was.
Read morePros: Delicious Japanese food, Relaxing environment, All vegan menu
Cons: Reservation is a must
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GiuliaValentina
Points +89
Very relaxing experience and excellent food - Edit
I loved this place! The food was very tasty and also very pleasing to the eye. The big table which accommodates 16 guests is beautiful and the screen shows digital art.
Read moreI recommend booking in advance, they do take walk ins but only if someone cancels and two people waited two hours and were then told no one had cancelled. It’s honestly great but it’s makes no sense for me to wait 2 hours to eat anywhere
Pros: Only vegan options ✨, Great food , Aestetic
Cons: You need to book in advance , Long wait if you didn’t book and might not eat
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fastertori
Points +80
Cool atmosphere, meh noodles - Edit
The dining area itself is very surreal and interesting. The broth was fantastic. But the noodles were nothing to write home about, especially when compared to other nearby (now closed) vegan ramen options that I preferred. If you want a unique place to visit, you can go. But if you’re going for the food I can’t totally recommend it.
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flapijoule
Points +47
A bit overrated... - Edit
As others have pointed out : yes, the atmosphere is quite unique. The dark setting, moving mural, mirror walls and atmospheric music make for an unusual background that invites you to meditation.
Read moreYet the food is not on par with the setting. I had the green tea ramen which was very, very spicy, up to the point that I would never have guessed there was tea in it if it had not been for the green color.
There were loads of noodle, but hardly any vegetables : only a big chunk of onion on top of it.
At 1800 yen (plus the mandatory drink you have to order...) I felt a bit underwhelmed.
It seems this restaurant is designed to give you a wonderful instagram vibe, but not a great culinary experience.
It seems as well plagued with endless waiting times (I had a reservation so I can't elaborate on that but I saw many people get turned down by the waitress).
I can confirm that i was also disturbed by rude clients arguing in the lobby to try to get a seat although they had no reservation.
Maybe this restaurant fell victim to its own success...
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x8yinyang
Points +155
Food was good, but noise in the hallway was very disturbing - Edit
It started out as a beautiful setting and delicious food, but unfortunately 50% of our zen experience was ruined by guests arguing in the hallway and discussing with the staff about reservations. This should have been done outside the glass door or in the street for the whole experience not to be affected.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Beautiful room
Cons: Can be disruptive and loud , Hallway layout
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MadCatty
Points +231
Original Experience - Edit
This place brings food and art together. They work hard for an atmosphere and I haven’t had a vegan food experience like this.
Read moreI had the spicy pepper seed ramen and it left my mouth tingling. Such an interesting sensation. I also tried their sushi, the pistachio/matcha ice cream and rose hip kombucha drink (sparkling juice). It was all so good and prepared with such quality.
They get full fast as there is only one large table with about 16 seats. Keeps the quality high, but means that a reservation is needed the day before if you want to guarantee a seat. Can book online. Last call seems to be about 30min before closing at lunch.
Pros: High quality food, All vegan and good portions, Art and food/food is art
Cons: Hard to get in, Might wait a long time for food - prepped fresh
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KatherineWinter
Points +1976
Unique ramen - Edit
Reservations required. All the food is excellent and unique. It is tranquil. The entrance is through a long wooden tunnel. All of the walls are painted black. There is a large screen with animated characters. Before they sit you down, they put lavender oil in your hand to rub and smell. Everyone is seated at a large table. It is a table service. However, like the rest of Japan, they only take your order once, so get it all in upfront. The rule is you have to be there in under 90 mins, with one food item and one drink. When they say food item, they mean ramen. I tried to order the rolls and sushi instead of ramen, but they insisted I get ramen. They will instruct you on how they prefer you to enjoy the food. Eg. With the sushi, they want you to take the entire bite. This is tricky, given how big the pieces are. Overall, I thought the ramen was the most interesting. The green tea broth was the most unique ramen I have had. Overall, it was a good experience.
Read morePros: Interesting ramen
Cons: Need reservations
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BeckyKilminster
Points +167
Wow - Edit
It was a really great experience but I queued at 5:30 and got a ticket at 6pm. Didn't get to go in until 9pm and ate at around 9:30. The food, environment and service was definitely an amazing experience though so I enjoyed it
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HarleyParfitt
Points +53
The Menu: Kyoto style - Edit
The film ‘the menu’ sprang to mind when being seated. The experience began with a list of rules being presented. After agreeing, we were told to close our eyes and smell organic oils that had been put on our hands.
Read moreWe entered the room, where existing customers were sat around the large singular tables. As we sat down, the lights above our heads lighted up. Got serious murder mystery/ interview/ ‘the menu’ vibes.
The experience was very memorable and they could have charged an absolute fortune for it. As it was very different and the food was incredible.
The only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is that it is a victim of its own success. We arrived 30 mins before opening and there were already 7 people in front of us in the queue. This translated into a 3 hour wait to be seated.
To be honest we also had a funny experience when paying - we were charged for two ice creams, when we only ordered and ate one. All was resolved in the end, but we did get the impression that our waiter tried to convince the person dealing with it that we had ordered (and ate) two. The proof was in the pudding and the number of empty bowls on the table!
My advice: definitely go, arrive 50 mins early or book ahead! Food is amazing!
Pros: Delicious food , Interesting concept, Could have charged an absolute fortune…
Cons: Long wait time/ must plan ahead
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rubyr4
Points +66
Massive wait times - Edit
Book ahead, need to grab a ticket before you go otherwise wait time is 3 hours. Didn’t get a chance to eat here, but it looked amazing
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fiu
Points +187
How to get in - Edit
At first check Happy Cow, Google Maps and their website to be sure it's open.
Read moreIf you do not have a reservation (made a month in advance) ignore the line waiting before the restaurant. Go straight to the restaurant via long hallway and wait for the staff. Ask them for a queue ticket. Once you have the ticket, there is no need to stay in line. You can simply check when it's your turn by scanning the QR code from the ticket. We were number 41 and I picked up my ticket at 18:52. It was about 25 people in front of us. My turn came at 22:02. The capacity is 16 people.
It was definitely the best ramen that I have during my two weeks trip in Japan. There is no doubt why this restaurant is in Michelin Guide.
There were several people who gave up waiting in line and left (mostly because they were very hungry). If you don't want to go inside frustrated from a long wait in line, time your previous meal. This is meant to be an experience, not just to satisfy hunger.
Pros: Taste, Atmosphere, Staff
Cons: A bit pricey, Long waiting line, Opening hours (days)
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Chaitanya91
Points +25
Cool but maybe overrated? - Edit
Everyone said it would be a great experience, and it was to some extent, but I also felt like everyone’s rave reviews were maybe a bit over the top. Food was good, but not as spectacular as everyone made it sound. Plus there is a huge line always so if you don’t have a reservation expect to wait an hour
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Outshine5610
Points +12
Amazing - Edit
Art and vegan food blend perfectly in this plce
Read morePros: Vegan only
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roni27
Points +52
A must in kyoto - Edit
Definitely the best ramen I ate in Japan. I took the seasonal option, which was the mountain herbs, 10/10. The soup was rich and creamy, and the serving and the experience were amazing.
Read moreIt is expensive, comparing to other Japanese restaurants, and you have to order 1 drink per person, but it is absolutely worth it. Would come again.
Also, the place has a calming vibe, which generally I like, but maybe because of that the waitresses didn't rush to sit you down inside. I waited for around 40 min and half of the restaurant was empty.. so keep that in mind if you are in a hurry.
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Hanna3933
Points +1134
They made a place that Japanese vegans can be proud of!! - Edit
This restaurant is awesome!!
Read moreWe came this restaurant our a friend suggested. She is not vegan, but she said "This is the best Ramen I’ve ever had in my life!"..
So, we tried them. And been love them.
It was beyond description.
You should visit them too!! Worth it, really!
You should try side menu too! Absolutely fantastic! #Veganuary
Pros: All amazing!!
Cons: Nothing at all !!
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Hayden5780
Points +176
Delicious - Edit
Delicious food and unique experience with the artwork. Only sits 16 so expect to wait if you do not book. Yuba rolls and ramen were amazing. We don't normally return and eat the same food but we had to at this place because the ramen was so delicious!
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LeaKüng
Points +17
Very unique atmosphere! - Edit
Delicious vegan japanese food and such a unique experience:) Would definitely go there again if i'd have time.
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Yumika777
Points +51
Vegan ramen - Edit
It has a relaxing atmosphere
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itsrinokt_
Points +6077
Unique japan experience - Edit
everything is super clean. If you’re looking for a quite Japanese ramen place with an amazing atmosphere, this is your place. The ramen is AMAZING. A fantastic experience 10/10 recommend!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-12
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Atokotias
Points +55
Vegan ramen with experience - Edit
First time to stay for one hour in ramen shop. One drink and one food order system team labo give us the fresh space.
Read moreThis place serve not only good quality ramen but also unconventional and unique experience.
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michellishuh
Points +50
Amazing experience!! - Edit
Wow, this place has a concept I've never seen before. And the flavors are so incredibly rich, loaded with umami. You should not miss to see this place while being in Kyoto! They have 4 kinds of Ramen, and as a starter they have pressed Sushi and baked Miso. The dessert ist amazing as well. We just had to try everything there 😄
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Amazing atmosphere , Amazing taste
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Rhythm174
Points +15
Combination of Food & Art - Edit
Vegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto is located on a relatively quiet place that is a little bit far from the center of the city.
Read moreWhen you enter into the restaurant, you will see another world. Japanese-style artwork in the dark space came into my eyes and I was just overwhelmed.
“Vegan ramen kokiake” is a soy sauce ramen with tomato boldly floating on the soup.
I was wondering how such a complicated taste of soup is possible without using animal ingredients.
Even non-vegan will I think feel satisfied with its richness of taste.
The drink menu is also interesting as items are mostly what you cannot see at other restaurants, like original fermented juice.
Not just eating but enjoying ramen and art with 5 senses are the experience you can get here.
It became one of the best restaurants to recommend to my friends.
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AnitaDollar
Points +5801
So so so good - Edit
We just wanted ramen end ended up living the dream! The concept combines food and art and it's a lovely low-stimulus experience. Careful, the Chlorella Ramen are quite spicy!
Read morePros: Fantastic dining experience
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