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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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488 Reviews
First Review by Mooloobooloo
anshuman.ch
Points +17
Limited but great vegan food - Edit
Menu had only 2 vegan options but they were great. Service and ambience also great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-17
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AriannaZanghi
Points +70
Really good! - Edit
Very good ramen with vegan and vegetarian options, spicy or non spicy. There was a bit of a wait but we got a spot for two people relatively fast (10/15 minutes). Worth the wait!
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amezzmariee
Points +187
Best ramen I’ve ever had!!! - Edit
Wow, the vegan ramen dish deserves a 5.
Read moreCreamy but not too much, so flavorful, hearty noodles. Amazing!
We got both vegan dishes, miso rice, and beer 😍
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-01
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Superowl
Points +176
Genuinely so impressed - Edit
Wow wow wow. So amazingly flavourful. We had the zesty ramen, soup dumplings, and miso rice, and just… wow. We also ordered gluten free noodles and they were divine.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-30
Superowl
We came back! Had the other vegan ramen option — also delicious! And highly recommend for people who don’t like spicy (zesty option is spicy)
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williston66
Points +22
Yum! - Edit
Only vegan ramen in the area. Great food. Friendly staff. English welcomed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-29
Pros: Value for money
Cons: Mainly broth and noodles but filling!
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EKC
Points +123
Fantastic! - Edit
5 stars if happy cow allowed it. I got the beaning vegan version and it was a knock out! My non vegan husband thought it was incredible too!!! The mandarin orange juice was also very good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-17
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cari_132
Points +544
amazing - Edit
One of the best vegan Ramen i had. They have two vegan options and the zesty Ramen are increadible. The restaurant is usually quite full so come early or make a reservation
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-14
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Shoshjg
Points +601
Good ramen, fun place but loud/hectic - Edit
The whole kitchen is open and you can watch the staff cooking. It is a bit loud and stressful / hectic but the food is great. Staff is friendly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-08
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nico17veg
Points +981
Nice ramen - Edit
The ramen and Gyoza are delicious. The staff was a bit stressed but friendly.
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Melbvegan2014
Points +44
Yummy ramen - best one yet! - Edit
Came here after hearing great things and can agree the zesty ramen was delish! Definitely check it out if you’re in Kyoto.
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veggienoegg
Points +81
Amazing - Edit
One of my favourite ramen of the trip, it was soo good and tasty. The spice level was the best for me, definitely recommend would give a 5 if I could.
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Amie204
Points +70
Nice but too hot for me personally - Edit
Nice place to eat at. Gluten free noodles are available and my friends quite liked it. For me personally the zesty ramen was too hot, as i just dont enjoy hot food that much. Worth a try. Otherwise a very nice spot.
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mbecker17
Points +51
Delicious! - Edit
Tasty, affordable vegan ramen!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-18
Pros: Tasty, Affordable , Good if traveling with people who eat meat
Cons: Reservations needed, long wait
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AmeyaB
Points +63
Well deserved high rating for Kyoto Engine Ramen - Edit
We tried their Zesty vegan ramen and were definitely not disappointed. There is waiting system here and one has to make a reservation by arriving at the location and taking their token. Lovely broth, and noodles made the experience worth the wait.
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Polpi
Points +53
Strepitoso - Edit
Nel menù ci sono alcune opzioni vegane e/o vegeteriane. Ramen strepitoso e super saporito!! Tappa obbligata se si passa per Kyoto
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JasmineJonte
Points +128
Such GREAT Ramen - GF too - Edit
Had the Vegan Zesty Ramen. Best GF noodles I’ve had in ramen since being here! Total win!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-04
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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 +2976
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 +2312
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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