Vegan
International
Take-out
Gluten-free
Uses only 100% plant-based ingredients, with a focus on carefully selected Kyoto vegetables from producers all over the country. Gluten-free choices are available. The lunch menu changes every day but could include salads, soups, dumplings, desserts and drinks. Address in Japanese: 祇園町北側313-7. Open Mon-Sat 12:30pm-7:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-7:00pm. Check Instagram for hours as hours vary.
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Higashiyama Gionmachi Kitagawa 313-7, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0073
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Added by AnnaZirael on 17 Sep 2022
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79 Reviews
First Review by AnnaZirael
sreyz
Points +34
Dinner in Kyoto - Edit
The food was amazing, and the owner created such a relaxing and open environment. It was easy to speak to fellow travellers. The chocolate cake is the best I’ve ever had, better than the ones back home in Toronto!
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hwing
Points +1048
Hearty and healthy vegan meal and a friendly owner - Edit
Arrived about an hour before closing and waited for about 15-20 minutes but it was well worth the wait! The owner is fluent in English and very welcoming, which adds to the small and intimate vibe of this lunch spot (as the restaurant only sits about 8 people counter-style). The other waitstaff are also very kind.
Read moreThe lunch menu changes daily. They had run out of the Hamburger platter by the time we arrived, but we were happy with our order.
We ordered the Dumpling platter and the Zirael platter as well as a side of the fried soy meat so we could try all the main proteins available for the day. The owner said the Dumpling platter is the most popular option, and I can see why! The soup dumplings were quite possibly the best vegan dumplings I’ve ever had—very flavorful and great texture! The curry soup that was the main staple of the Zirael platter was also delicious. The side of fried soy meat was crunchy and well seasoned. The salad was very fresh and colorful. Wish there was a higher ratio of protein to salad. Ordered the orange juice which was good but not the best I’ve had.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-13
Guest
gggggggggg
Points +94
Friendly spot - Edit
Very friendly staff, perfectly good food
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pgtips2001
Points +54
Great food, intimate place - Edit
Exactly what I was craving- a load of veggies and some vegan dumplings! Great food, lovely owners and an intimate vibe so it was nice to chat but not the place to go for a private meal
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Kittybiscuit
Points +8724
Excellent food - Edit
Came here for lunch, keep an eye out for the sign entrance to Zirael. There is a square counter and stools all around. There are 5 or 6 different plates. I had the dumplings and my partner had the zirael plate which consisted of chickpeas and vegetables. The dumplings were delicious. The filling was really nice. I also had a decaf coffee which was nice, tasted different to what I normally drink. The salad served with it had sesame seeds on it and it was really nice. I enjoyed it and I felt like I had a filling lunch.
Read moreStaff were absolutely lovely. Very friendly and kind.
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such
Points +20
Lovely place - Edit
Delicious food, served by super friendly and accommodating staff - it was an amazing dinner experience 👌 .
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Whocindah
Points +293
Lovely experience - Edit
We enjoyed eating at this little restaurant. There are only a few seats and most of them face into the cooking area. The owner, Toyo, is very friendly and enjoys chatting.
Read moreThe food was really good. We had the dumpling plate and the soy meat plate. Both came with a lovely green salad and rice. We preferred the dumplings but the soy meat was still really good.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-28
Pros: Fresh ingredients , Cozy welcoming atmosphere , Lovely host
Guest
NatashaPerera
Points +142
Cozy and tasty - Edit
There is a set menu for the day with three different plates to choose from. We had the fried soy chicken plate with rice and the most colorful salad, and it was delicious. The owner is one of the friendliest people I've ever met, and we had a lovely chat. The restaurant is very small (seats about 8 in total), which led to a lot of talking between the guests. It felt like having dinner with friends. Highly recommend. Go before the dinner rush to avoid queues (we got there around 17 and had no problem finding seating).
Read morePros: Amazing fried soy chicken , Very cozy atmosphere , Very friendly staff
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Sebe
Points +49
Good food, lovely people - Edit
The restaurant is tiny thus very charming. You got to chat a lot with the staff who are very friendly and also speak a bit of German.
Read moreThe food was okay. The dumplings could have been saltier for our taste. The fried soy meat was a bit chewy and hadn’t really anything meaty to me. Taste was good though and we really enjoyed the rice and the salad.
Pros: Friendly atmosphere, Salad, Very clean
Cons: Fried soy meat
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NarayanDas
Points +279
Friendly small place - Edit
Friendly staff, very small place, practically offering 3 meals, which contained same salad, only what differes is the "main dish", which is either beyond patty, or momo dumplings or fries so meat. It is tasty, but to be honest, it is not real "cooking".
Read morePros: Friendly owner, Beyond meat patty, Location
Cons: Small variety, Half-instant food, Quite small place
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LloydMillenstead
Points +15
Great food! - Edit
Great food and friendly service!
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fie302
Points +275
Big recommendation - Edit
The staff was so nice and friendly. The food was delicious and quickly prepared.
Read moreThey have a menu and tell you what they can still offer you.
We tried the dumpling plate and the fried soy meat plate which were really good.
They also have chocolate cake and soy bean „coffee“ which was really tasty.
Big recommendation! It was really nice! And you can pay with credit card
Pros: Food, Staff, Credit card works
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Tsukimi
Points +5334
At home atmosphere - Edit
Had a hamburger plate. The patty was very yummy! 😋 The plate is basically rice, salad and you choose a main, like hamburger, gyoza, soymeat ect. I had a nice chat with the owner and staff. They were so welcoming. I just recently moved to Kyoto, and they gave me local recommendations. They speak English and the owner Mandarin as well.
Read moreWill definitely go again.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-14
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Lsimd
Points +1106
Great healthy vegan food - Edit
The menu changes everyday, but it usually offers a soup, dumplings, burguer...Every dish comes with salad and rice.
Read moreWe chose the zyrael menu, which was a chickpea soup and the dumplings menu. The salad dressing was great. The amount of food is filling, but we still had place for dessert, and the option they had was raw chocolate cake, very dense and strong chocolate taste, we loved it.
The food was great, the owner really nice and the vibes were very chill and laid back.
In the restroom they have the environment friendly option of using cotton towels instead of paper towels for drying your hands.
The opening hours can vary, since they close when they run out of veggies.
Would totally recommend this place and would definitely come back if we have the chance.
Guest
MarineP
Points +205
Loved the dumplings! - Edit
The dumpling plate was great! The owner was also very nice & friendly.
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Annabluemchen98
Points +42
Nice food, nice service!! - Edit
Very healthy, delicious, vegan meal. We had the dumpling plate with a lot of vegetables and it was veryyy good! Very welcoming, friendly chef!
Read moreRecommend 10/10
Pros: Food, Service , Ambience
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DariaRoseK
Points +66
Dumplings are great! Price, salad not so much - Edit
My partner ordered the Dumplings plate and omg the dumplings were so good!! Some of the best I've ever tasted.
Read moreI ordered the fried meat plate. The plates all come with salad and rice.
The rice is good - it's a blend of different types and is seasoned well.
The fried meat would've been good if it was in a sauce or done in a more substantial way or if the salad was flavourful but the salad was only flavoured with oil... So that wasn't awesome... Super bland and takes up most of the plate.
Coffee isn't good. Very expensive for what you get.
Service is lovely. Place is cute and small.
Pros: Dumplings, Rice, Location
Cons: Price, Fried meat plate, Salad
Guest
ptait
Points +206
Quaint Vegan Spot - Edit
We ordered the vegan dumpling set dish for dinner, which was delicious and filling.
Read moreIt is a small, eat at the bar, quaint little restaurant - food is prepared in front of you and the chef/cooks are able to talk to you while they do everything - which creates a nice atmosphere.
Dumplings were fresh and came with a big salad serving rice.
There is only 8 seats in the restaurant - and we got there at a good time (~6pm) because shortly afterwards there was a line of about 10 ppl.
Definitely recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-26
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XsecretlightX
Points +54
Great place - Edit
Small place that doesn’t seat many but has really friendly staff who speak great English. Our meals were delicious and healthy. Highlights were the dumplings and salads. Absolutely loved this place.
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girlbass
Points +244
So expensive, so little food - Edit
I got the dumpling plate and it was ¥1800. When I got it 2/3 of the plate was salad😒there were only like 5 dumplings😭 The taste of the food is really good but it’s not filling or worth the money in my opinion. I would only recommend if you want a salad ant not a filling meal. The owner is so friendly!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-17
Pros: Owner very friendly
Cons: Expensive , Not filling
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capypig
Points +315
Fresh and light - Edit
I ordered the Zirael set, which came with tofu, rice, and a huge bed of lettuce. The food was so simple, yet flavorful, and you can really tell the chef puts a lot of care into the dishes. The owner was so friendly and talked with us for a while. The only thing I would add is that the price is really high and the meal is mostly just lettuce, so keep that in mind.
Read morePros: Taste, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive, Not filling
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carlaDH
Points +39
Loved this place! - Edit
Great little vegan place - we had the dumpling and fried soy plates and both were delicious. Owner is super friendly and even gave us a list of vegan places to try out in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-03
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vintagevibe
Points +91
Great experience - Edit
Had a wonderful experience here with good food and conversation with the staff, who provided exceptional service. The dumplings were delicious.
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NickTustin
Points +1102
Great - Edit
- fried soy plate - excellent! Would recommend getting the dumplings on the side if you are hungry
Read more- dumplings a la carte - great
Great food, but slightly on the simpler side. Probably only worth a 30 min wait if you find some people to chat with. If there is a crowd you might have to wait well over an hour
Guest
gruszka_yogi
Points +178
Amazing food near Mauyama park - Edit
Amazing little Izakaya place near Maruyama park. There is a little sign posted at the entrance to the alleyway where it is. Little bit hidden away but super cute. The food was amazing, with big salad served which was something we had been craving since being in Japan. Good english speaking by staff working there so we got to chat a little bit. Small place but would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Vegan, Big salad , Cosy
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runningemily
Points +42
Delicious! - Edit
I got the Zirael Plate and everything was fantastic. Staff were very pleasant. The place is super small so you may have to wait to get a spot.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-21
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kdawg6174lyfe
Points +37
Incredible vegan food and kind owner! - Edit
Incredible food and super sweet owner. Definitely go!!
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