Vegan Friendly Restaurants in Kyoto, Japan

Top 10 Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just searching for plant-based dining options, it's nice to have personal recommendations. That's why HappyCow has created this list, featuring the 10 best vegan restaurants in Kyoto, as determined by the highest scores calculated from HappyCow community member reviews. Even curious carnivores should agree that the tasty vegan options available at these restaurants would please even the most discerning palate. From breakfast to brunch, dinner to late-night snacking, and every meat-free meal in-between, we're sure that you'll find the very best veggie dining experiences using our Top 10 list as your guide.
  at TU CASA - Zero waste & Plant based トゥ・カサ in Kyoto

414-4, Miyagawasuji 8-Chōme, Kyoto, Japan

+81-7054381488

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Categories: Vegan, Beer/Wine, Korean

Korean restaurant serving bibimbap, baked goods, and more. There is a zero-waste store on site.

New vegan cafe at Silver Backs Cafe in Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, Tokiwacho, 459-15, Kyoto, Japan

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Categories: Vegan, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Breakfast

Est. Dec. 2023. A cafe located two streets from Kiyomizu Dera. Casual vibe with a friendly, warm owner who can speak a little English. Offers traditional Kyoto style Obanzai set, vegan grilled meat set, nachos, Vietnamese pho, and more. Vegan desserts too including parfait and fried banana.

Egg toast set. Check their IG for current menu in English/Japanese. at The Kind  in Kyoto

2 Chome-84 Honmachi, Kyoto, Japan

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Categories: Vegan, International, Organic, Breakfast

Vegan cafe and health food shop. Offers mushroom & hummus on toast, plant-based eggs on toast, lentil soup, chia pudding, coffees and more.

 at Cafe Gallery San 燦 in Kyoto

673-6 Suhamachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

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Categories: Vegan, Western, Take-out

Small contemporary vegan cafe offering pastas, sandwiches, salads, cakes, coffee and specialty teas. Bookings via https://autoreserve.com/en/restaurants/fnbV2LT8Re3wv7xHk4Vn.

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Rice  at Itadakizen in Kyoto

Kamigyō-ku, Nibanchō 199-1, Kyoto, Japan

+81-9060375692

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Categories: Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out

Vegan Japanese restaurant with branches in Japan and UK. Serves Japanese classics like grilled onigiri, vegan sushi, noodles, and tofu-steaks. Hours fluctuate so be sure to call ahead. Reservations recommended.

Rice, fresh tofu gf dumplings & salad   at Zirael Vegan Restaurant in Kyoto

Higashiyama Gionmachi Kitagawa 313-7, Kyoto, Japan

+81-5058734845

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Categories: 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.

 at Vegan Izakaya NIJIYA 虹屋 in Kyoto

287, Minamikurumayacho Nakagyo, Kyoto, Japan

+81-757417411

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Categories: Vegan, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out

Traditional vegan Japanese restaurant, which specialises in chazuke, a simple Japanese dish made by pouring green tea, dashi, or hot water over cooked rice. Accompany dishes may include stewed shiitake mushrooms, housemade 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.

Mixed platter at Hobodo Cafe in Kyoto

Sakyō-ku, Shōōjichō, 452, Kyoto, Japan

+81-8073253697

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Categories: Vegan, International, Japanese, Fusion

喫茶ホーボー堂 cafe and book shop serving Japanese dishes with international influence. Menu changes frequently. Meal sets service starts at 11am and includes miso soup with assorted little salads and tofu dishes. Serves Japanese sweets and coffee.

Bibimbap at Vegginy in Kyoto

611 Tachibana-cho, Nakagyo-ku -京都市中京区橘町611番地 バインオークトゥエルブ地下南側, (at Northwest of Sanjo-Kawabata), Kyoto, Japan

+81-757464222

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Categories: Vegan, International, Take-out, Asian

Restaurant with a selection of sandwiches, burgers, and sweet treats.

 at AIN SOPH.Journey in Kyoto

538-6, Nakanocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

+81-752511876

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Categories: Vegan, International, Japanese, Organic, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Fusion

Kyoto branch of Ain Soph vegan restaurant from Tokyo, opened here in 2018. Features plant-based fusion cuisine. Sample dishes such as mushroom hayashi rice, taco rice, and green curry with brown rice. For dessert try matcha pancakes, creme brulee, vegan cheesecake, or ice cream soda. Lunchtime food is served till 4pm. Note that a minimum is required for card payment. Often closed for dinner various days of the week so check their Instagram for details or call in advance.

So that's our list of the very best vegan food that Kyoto has to offer. We hope that you enjoy your dining experience.

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