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Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern style ramen restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan options which are labeled on the menu. Has two vegan ramen: soy ramen and zesty spicy ramen. Gluten-free soybean noodle and konjac noodles are available. Buy a ticket for the dishes you'd like: the vending machine accepts big notes. English spoken. Est. 2018. Relocated from Daizucho 400 2F, Shimogyo Ward. Gets very biusy and queues can be long. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Tue-Wed. Last order 30 minutes before closing.
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Last update on 31 Dec 2025 by 京都炎神
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Added by falafeldogs on 20 Jul 2018
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472 Reviews
First Review by Mooloobooloo
NathanHuber
Points +30
Incredible ramen - Edit
Could not recommend more, the ramen was very tasty and original
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-25
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ThomasVegano
Points +2914
Staff is lovely - Edit
I absolutely loved this place. I ended up going back three times. Honestly, the ramen here was better than a lot of vegan spots I tried during my time in Japan. There was always a queue, but it moved pretty quickly. Only once did I have to wait about an hour, and even then I could step away and walk around for a bit, which made it totally manageable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-24
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J.C.8.9
Points +34
Delicious Vegan Ramen - Edit
The zesty vegan ramen was soo goooood! Very hearty!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-10
Pros: Flavour, Richness, Additions
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BramAzink
Points +34
It is fine - Edit
Had much better ramen in Japan. Staff was friendly tho. But if you're looking for good vegan ramen check out Vegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto
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HooliaGoolia197
Points +94
Great vegan options - Edit
I went back 3 times and tried both vegan ramens and the soup dumplings. All 3 were so yummy! Gf noodles also available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-23
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Hilld
Points +300
Delicious Ramen - Edit
I've eaten lots of ramen in my life, and this was the best I've ever had. The staff was nice and the menu is in English (with clearly marked vegan items), which probably means it's a tourist-geared place, but the food was delicious, so who cares?
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RuthJames
Points +131
Gave us chicken and said it was vegan - Edit
The ramen was delicious and the vegan dumplings (once we got the right ones) were also tasty. However they handed us a bowl and said it was vegan dumplings when it had a massive hunk of chicken in it. My partner tried some (I thought it was mushroom) and then checked and found out it was chicken. They were not at all apologetic which was super disappointing. The food was tasty but I don’t trust them on the vegan thing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-15
Pros: Tasty ramen , Fast service , .
Cons: Fed us chicken and said it was vegan , Poor customer service. No apology. , .
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jadaruss
Points +2195
Overhyped - Edit
The soup dumplings were amazing everything else was so bland and boring definitely overhyped tourist trap
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-08
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Pistole
Points +194
A little.... Meh - Edit
Not gonna lie, the vegan ramen (we had both options) were not bad. But I really can't agree with the other commentors. There's so many more tasty places all over japan. The soup was tasty, but not breathtaking. For what it is, it's just overpriced and feels like a tourist trap. The exclusively English menu should have given us a hint xD
Read moreThe noodle just is not good. Period.
Staff is friendly though, and drinks ok. It's fine for a quick emergency meal when you have a few extra yen to spare
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-01
Pros: Friendly staff, Good location
Cons: Overprized, Quality doesn't match the price
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Buggie
Points +38
The best in Japan - Edit
I’d give 5 stars if HappyCow would let me. I visited several vegan places in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto but came back to Engine THREE times! The vegan ramen options are insanely good. My sister is non vegan and said it was her favorite too. The staff is incredibly friendly and the prices are on point.
Read moreI’ll miss them when I head back to the US.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-01
Pros: Options, Staff, Location
Cons: It’s not in the US yet
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shazombie
Points +30
Go late to avoid queues - Edit
Thought I would try my luck at 9:30pm ish because I know this is a popular spot. There were no queues at all, was seated right away, ramen came out within 5 minutes.
Read moreThe ramen was good, but definitely not the best which I was expecting from other reviews. I have had a lot better, even within Kyoto. It is nice that they have vegan options, but the price is a little much for something that doesn't have protein, not even tofu. The noodle portion and vegetables were not enough to be full on an empty stomach (and I am not a big person) - I even added an egg. But I just drank the entire broth which filled me up eventually. The wood ear mushrooms were a highlight though!
Pros: Lots of thick broth, Usb charging and wifi, Fast service when not busy
Cons: No protein in ramen, Small portion of ingredients
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fredrare
Points +113
Very good ramen - Edit
They have some vegan options, which were very good. The price was ok. The ramen and gyozas were very tasty.
Read morePros: Gyozas, Ramen
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melkrych
Points +68
Nice place - Edit
Two vegan ramen options. It was very good and creamy but we wished they had vegan meat options to add on to the ramen. The staff is very friendly and the location is really unique as well. It’s clearly trendy because most of the people at the restaurant were tourists. I’d recommend trying the ramen.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-30
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LesleyRobertson78
Points +15
Brilliant ramen, great atmosphere - Edit
Clearly described on the menu, tasted amazing and my teenager loved it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-24
Pros: Full of flavour, Brilliant staff, More than one option
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LauraMatute
Points +456
One of the best vegan ramen in japan - Edit
Just amazing, nothing else. You need to try it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-24
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missmead
Points +70
Gyoza are delicious - Edit
We have just eaten at the Osaka branch, and feel that the service and options in Kyoto are not as good. However, the food is good. I’m just naturally making the comparison. If you don’t like spicy food make sure to ask for it not spicy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-19
Pros: Gyoza
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anandramsundar
Points +13
Amazing vegan options - Edit
They had 2 options, one spicy and one less spicy. We tried both and they were both very good. A must try ramen place
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Chiara🍃☘️
Points +668
Un buon ramen - Edit
Fuori c'è ma fila ma basta prendere il numerino all'ingresso e la fila scorre abbastanza velocemente (noi 20 minuti).
Read moreHanno due opzioni di ramen vegano, io l'ho chiesto senza chili e sono stati gentili, non era per nulla piccante
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PenyRoeske
Points +51
Delicious ramen - Edit
Large and efficient ramen restaurant with an easy to understand menu and 3 veggie choices. Delicious ramen, and has a variety of drink choices.
Read morePros: Very tasty, Quick, Easy to order
Cons: Only 3 veggie options
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SoyStina
Points +4785
Two vegan ramen options - Edit
Clearly marked vegan ramen options. Good ramen!
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Shmoopsify
Points +175
Very good vegan ramen - Edit
They have a couple of specific vegan ramen options on the menu. We both had the creamy ramen and it was excellent! The service was fast and friendly and reasonably priced.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Fast service
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OrnaLavie
Points +30
Vibrant place - Edit
Great place for mixed groups, good vegan options. The place was very busy when we came and were asked not to "over sit", not something I would expect from a restaurant.
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NicoSchweizer
Points +40
Nichts zu meckern - Edit
Schöne Atmosphäre
Read moreKlassisch moderner ramen laden. Ich hatte die empfohlung und die dumpling Suppe. Beides war eine gute Portion und ich bin sehr zufrieden
Pros: Essen, Atmosphäre , Essen
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Fibidesu
Points +171
Great, fast vegan ramen - Edit
A great spot for vegans, eating with non vegans. Lively spot too.
Read moreI just wish the ramen was spicier 🥺 last year I poured too much of their chilli infused gin into my ramen trying to spice it up and it tipped me upside down. This year I enjoyed the ramen without trying to spice it up and it was much better haha.
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Mkeckstein
Points +167
Vegan Ramen and Dumplings! - Edit
Excellent vegan ramen and dumplings!
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road42
Points +13
No vegetarian anymore - Edit
They don‘t offer vegetarian anymore.
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luntunia
Points +25
10/10 - Edit
Amazing vegan options with options for meat eaters as well. Menu was clearly labeled. Service was quick.
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