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TU CASA - Zero waste & Plant based トゥ・カサ
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Vegan
Vegan
Beer/Wine
Korean
Korean restaurant serving bibimbap, baked goods, and more. There is a zero-waste store on site. Open Mon 12:00pm-2:30pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 5:00pm-8:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-2:30pm. Opening hours may vary - check Instagram before visiting.
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Last update on 18 Sep 2024 by Tu_casa
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Added by MeiIchinose on 16 Oct 2022
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135 Reviews
First Review by MeiIchinose
LaurenC
Points +272
Unique, thoughtful slow food - Edit
Only two people are here running the business, and they have a sign at the front asking for patience and understanding. If you need fast food, this isn’t the place. Instead, come here when you have time to unwind and have a nice conversation or something to read.
Read moreOur food and drinks were wonderful and obviously crafted with care and love. There’s attention to detail in every nook and cranny in the space, and it certainly makes an impression. For those who dream of a future with less waste, where a couple can still have a dream and make it work, this is one restaurant you really shouldn’t miss.
Pros: Wholesome food, Adorable space, Great mission
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AnjaChampagner
Points +125
Really yummy - Edit
The taste of these soy meat was amazing. We come back again!
Read morePros: Nice Staff, The zero waste concept, The foooooood
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ChiaraH
Points +16
Awesome vegan food, tiny cute restaurant - Edit
The Restaurant is super small and you have to write your name on a waiting list - but its really worth to wait, I promise! Amazing food with a super calm and relaxing atmosphere.
Read morePros: Zero waste, Kind people
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MarineP
Points +198
Delicious! - Edit
Amazing sushis & hazelnut cake😍staff was very nice & cool atmosphere
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victoriaxX
Points +23
Perfect - Edit
Amazing food and very kind people. Would definitely recommend!
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amberspades
Points +170
Absolutely stunning food! - Edit
Finding an all vegan korean inspired restaurant in the heart of Kyoto made all my dreams come true! We stopped here on our way back from walking around Kiyomizu-dera and Gion District. We managed to get a seat right away as we were just before the usual dinner rush. I was blown away by the kbbq rice bowl. Will be back when I come back to Kyoto!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-13
Pros: Menu choices, Atmosphere , Fully plant based + delicious food
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kaichevannes
Points +48
Incredible - Edit
One of the best meals I’ve had ever, they speak very good English and are super friendly. Definitely worth going out of your way for.
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jollyhoe
Points +964
Gorgeous food - Edit
A lovely little place - hardly any seating so need to wait but it’s no problem. Food was amazing and they also had vegan snack bars and ready made curries which we bought so that we would have some good microwaveable vegan meals to take with us to the rural places in Japan where there aren’t many vegan options!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-31
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lisasays73
Points +515
A must try when in Kyoto - Edit
As there was a long queue to get in in the evening, we decided to go another day, this time straight at the opening time, and we were lucky - it was much calmer and we could find a spot without any problem. We tried most of the menu and I can honestly say that the hype is justified, it was really that good, cakes included. We ended up buying some vegan jerky's from their shop, too. If you have your heart set to visit, definitely pick the opening time!
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely staff, Good prices
Cons: Reservation needed - or go very early
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EvaliseDexter
Points +394
Great spot if you dont mind a long wait - Edit
The food was delicious, especially the chocolate hazelnut tart and the BBQ rice bowl. We waited an hour but it was worth it. They staff was super friendly and the food came out fast once we were seated. Nice ambiance and decorations, overall a great experience! Would love to come back!
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AshishJ
Points +17
Amazing and sustainable find - Edit
Absolutely delicious for vegetarian or non, this place is amazing. The sushi roll was amazing even without soy sauce. The bibimbap was heavenly and full of flavour and textures too. Would recommend to anyone
Read morePros: Vegetarian food
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Joonatan
Points +56
Perfect vegan korean choice - Edit
Found the place via Happy Cow. Just perfect matcha latte, korean sushi, and a BBQ bowl. Ethical, super tasty and great staff. 10/10.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-28
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Carlua
Points +20
We loved it - Edit
We were so happy to have found this lovely vegan restaurant next to the Kamo river in Kyoto. The food was fresh, yummy and beautiful. We had Kimbap, BBQ bowls, kimchi and BBQ soy meat.
Read moreThank you so much for your work and greetings from Finland! Kiitos 💓
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-21
Pros: The atmosphere, The owners, The food
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Chiemin
Points +57
So delicious! - Edit
First time experiencing vegan Korean food in a restaurant, it was so delicious! My sister is not vegan, and she really enjoyed it too! Owners were so nice! They have a zero waste market inside. I think there needs to be more of this around the world!
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girlbass
Points +244
Good, but didn’t like bean noodle - Edit
The restaurant was really busy when we got there so I recommend getting there right before they open. We got the bean noddles and the rice bowl with soy meat. I didn’t like the bean noodles, it was just sauce with noodles and nothing else. So I recommend you get the bowl, as it was more filling and more food for your money. The atmosphere is really cool and I really like that it is zero waste!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-14
Pros: Atmosphere
Cons: Tastes a little bland
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capypig
Points +315
Pretty good - Edit
Recommend getting here right when they open, as there was a long line when we arrived. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the owners were very kind and attentive. We ordered the BBQ bowl and black bean noodles. The portions were a little small, and the bowl didn’t come with that much chicken. The flavors were nice but a little mild. I recommend this place if you’re looking for something simple and light.
Read morePros: Relatively cheap, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Small portions
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hannenot
Points +30
Super good food - Edit
The food was amazing! We tried the BBQ bowl and bean noodles and they were both delicious. The soy chunks were very tasty and succulent. We also had a lemon cake and an orange and chocolate bundt cake for dessert and they were super moist and amazing. Their fermeted seasonal strawberry syrup was to die for; super fresh taste of strawberries🍓 We arrived at 5 pm on a Mondat and had to wait about 40 mins to be seated.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-13
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April199
Points +37
Delicious food, great service, cute place. - Edit
We loved Tu Casa. The food was delicious, the bbq bowl was amazing. Service was great, the two owners are lovely. There was a bit of a wait for a table as we went around 7pm but this is standard for Japan so we weren’t fussed.
Read morePros: Food was incredible. , Service was amazing. , Love the no waste initiative.
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maxgarciau
Points +40
Busy but worth it! - Edit
Delightful cafe and low waste store. All the menu items are GREAT, it was busy so we had to join a line and wait, but the staff handled it really well and it was relatively seamless. There was a line all night so definitely expect to wait.
Read morePros: All menu items were 5/5, Great friendly staff
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puckpuck
Points +29
A lovely gem, not to miss! - Edit
This is one of the cutest and heartwarming vegan places we’ve come across in Kyoto! Definitely try as much on the menu as you can, the prices are so fair and every single option on there is made with love. The young couple who own the place are so friendly and you can really feel that they do what they love. You can also see it in how the little restaurant is decorated, everything has a personal touch. And they are so consistent in their approach; vegan food, zero waste, solar panels for electricity, etc etc
Read morePros: Bibimbap!, Lovely service, Unique place
Cons: No dislikes at all!
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Antsoldier
Points +92
Great Food - Edit
Great authentic korean food and very friendly staff.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Zero-waste
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NathaliaZimmermann
Points +318
Amazing and delicious Korean food! - Edit
We really liked the concept of the restaurant (the name, zero waste, organic and vegan). The atmosphere of the place is nice and we felt really comfortable. And the best of course was the food! So tasty really! The staff working there was also really friendly! I really like Korean food so: 감사합니다!
Read morePros: Amazing delicious food, Great concept, Nice atmosphere
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Wendy’s
Points +155
Vegan sushi and much more! - Edit
Organic and Vegan menues
Read moreSuper restaurant and nice location.
Top!
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AllisonWard
Points +181
Sweet Spot! - Edit
The restaurant is a small spot with big impact! This is a friendly two person operation that seats about 11. There was a wait but worth it! We had the Bbq bowl, Black bean and noodle bowl and Rainbow Kimbop along with Rum raisin cake and Chai milk. Loved the Chai! The cake was good but a bit dry. The dinner items all were wonderful.
Read morePros: Quaint but easy to find, All vegan!, Delicious
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LauriePeeters
Points +101
Delicious Korean food - Edit
The two people running the restaurant were very kind.
Read moreThey serve Korean style dishes.
I went with two omnis who were both very satisfied with their meals. All three of us took a different dish, all were delicious.
They have soy milk for the coffee.
It is a very small place, but also very cosy.
We arrived at 6 p.m. on a Friday and did not have to wait to be seated.
Pros: Nice people , Cosy, Delicious food
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FionaNicholls
Points +34
Eating here is an experience! - Edit
I ate here last night before exploring the Gion area. Having been in Japan for over a week, I have really struggled to eat properly as a vegan. The food at Tu CASA, I had noodles in a thick sauce, was wonderful. The owners are lovely people, well grounded and if only there were more people on the planet like them, it would be a far happier place. Thank you for the good food and company!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-12
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Foci
Points +127
Sehr leckeres veganes Essen - Edit
Das Essen war super lecker, dem würde ich sofort 5 Sterne geben. Auch die beiden Inhaber waren sehr freundlich, haben mit den Kunden bei jedem bezahlen noch gequatscht.
Read moreWir waren gegen halb 2 da (vor der Mittagspause) und leider war das vegane sushi, auf das wir uns sehr gefreut hatten und nur dafür dahin sind, schon für den kompletten Tag ausverkauft. Wir haben etwas anderes bestellt, das ich auch jedem empfehlen würde. Der chai-latte war der Beste den ich je getrunken habe und auch der Schokomacadamia Kuchen war sehr lecker.
Leider dauert es, bis die Gerichte und Getränke zubereitet wurden länger, aber das Warten lohnt sich.
Würde definitiv wieder hingehen, hätte ich mehr Zeit in kyoto.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-10
Pros: Das Essen , Das Ambiente , Sehr freundliche Inhaber
Cons: Längere Wartezeit bis das Essen zubereitet wurde
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