Ramen maker established since 2004 and is fully vegan since 2018. Does not use the five pungent spices. Offers a few flavors of ramen, eggplant-sushi, cakes for desserts, and complimentary tea. Reservations for dinner are recommended, guests should use LINE app - no inquiries by phone. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-2:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 6:00pm-8:30pm. May be closed irregularly on Mon & Tue.
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13-4 Shimogamo Higashi Takagicho, Matsugasaki, Kyoto, Japan, 606
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84 Reviews
First Review by Poca123
LaurenC
Points +308
The very best - Edit
Delicious, unforgettable food in a sweet space decorated with warm memories.
Read moreThis was the best ramen we’ve had - ever! The eggplant sushi is unbelievably good and the yuba sashimi is so tender and fresh.
The staff is friendly and inviting, even when we showed up near closing time.
I wish we weren’t half a world away - we would make this our regular spot. Until then, I’ll dream about returning!
Pros: Absolutely delicious, Unique setting, All vegan
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AngeVP
Points +130
🍜 Excellent ramen à Kyoto 🤤 - Edit
C'était mon premier ramen japonais et je n'ai ABSOLUMENT pas été déçu, c'était trooop bon. Les glaces sont également excellentes (sésame noir 🤝) ! Une très bonne adresse à ne pas manquer !
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BernardoQueirós
Points +85
Out of this world - Edit
The best vegan ramen (milky!) I've ever had. The space and surroundings are truly great too. It all seems to be done with tremendous love, which is something that unfortunately has been pretty rare in the West when it comes to veganism.
Read morePros: Quality , Affordability , Cosy and unique
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JuRibeiro
Points +110
One of the best ramens of my life - Edit
Absolutely delicious ramen! It is clearly off the beaten path, but very much worth the trip. The space is tiny, but welcoming. We ordered the tantan ramen and asked for lower levels of spiciness, and they were fantastic. The soy meat is super tasty, the broth is perfect! We ordered the thin noodles as it seemed to be the standard; I personally prefer the thicker ones, but this one was good too. Please do yourself a favor and order the apple juice - it’s freshly made and just delicious. I highly recommend this place!
Read morePros: Food, especially the tantan, Apple juice
Cons: A bit far from touristic spots
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andyjng
Points +5166
Soy Based Ramen - Edit
Towzen is one of the big named vegan ramen spots in Kyoto and was well worth the effort locating the venue on my most recent trip.
Read moreThe shop is located in the northeastern side of the city halfway between Kinkakuji and Kiyomizu via bus. It's also located to a subway stop so there are a few methods of getting to the restaurant.
It's a cute, small shop where you remove your shoes at the front before taking a seat. The menu offers predominantly vegan ramen that is soy-milk based, making it pretty unique to try.
Started with their Yuba Sashimi which was decent. The tofu skin lacked much flavor but it was nice to have that as an appetizer. Our soy-milk ramen was indeed delicious with wonderful homemade noodles and a tasty broth.
Make sure to follow their Instagram because their hours can be unpredictable.
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OshriVeg
Points +469
DIVINE RAMEN - Edit
By far the best ramen I've had in Japan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-18
Pros: Tasty , Cheap
Cons: The owner was bit arrogant tho
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MinoriT
Points +8
Flavorful and enjoyable vegan ramen and more! - Edit
They have 2 types of soup, a couple different types of noodles, sizes, spiciness, and many side dishes to choose from. Very cozy atmosphere, you can even sit in a Kotatsu table if you're lucky!
Read morePros: Variety of menus , Soup, Eggplant sushi
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Nancy Cadet
Points +876
Good vegan soy milk ramen in lovely setting - Edit
Just a block or two off Kita-Oji dori, Ramen Tow Zen has a variety of ramen dishes, a lunch set with ramen, salad and soy dessert, vegan cakes , coffee, beer , sake. We came for lunch without a reservation and had to wait 5-10 minutes on a wooden bench in the pleasant leafy entryway.
Read moreCustomers have a choice of small, medium or large servings and levels of spice. We had the mushroom ramen (not spicy) and the Dan Dan ( medium spice) ramen in the lunch set. A good place to eat if you’re near Shimogamo shrine, or in our case, visit in northern temples. There is an English menu
Pros: Friendly service, Nice ambiance , Tasty food all vegan
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ChristinaJarvis
Points +103
Homey atmosphere & delicious, carefully crafted food - Edit
The whole experience here was dreamy, from arriving and walking down the narrow garden alley to the entrance, taking off shoes to enter the home, being guided to a beautiful, tatami style table, to eating the warm and delicious food in peace! The decor is lovely and cozy and they played quiet Japanese radio while we were there which was fun to listen to.
Read moreThe sesame latte (non caffeinated) was creamy, not too sweet, and even a bit savory. The tantan ramen had great flavor despite being cooked without the “5 pungent spices” that some Buddhists avoid which we often miss from some of the vegan fare in Japan. We personally don’t want to live without onion and garlic but this ramen was still great.
Be sure not to take photos inside. This is their space and they don’t want pictures of it or themselves to be shared.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-13
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Chainreaction94
Points +94
Incredible Ramen! Highly recommended place! - Edit
Best Vegan Ramen I ate in Kyoto so far. So tasty and rich in flavour. All that in a traditional japanese environment (e.g take shoes off before you enter) The service was really nice and they speak good english. You can choose the style, amount, spicyness, flavour and the type of noodles. The desert (Chlorella cake and Ice cream) were also amazing!!
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RainbowTrainy
Points +1228
Lovely Vegan Ramen 🍜✨🌱 - Edit
Loved this place!!! Such a cosy area and really tasty ramen. Love that you can customize your ramen with spicy level, noodle type and more. Would absolutely recommend! ✨
Read morePros: Tasty food and fast service , Friendly staff , Cosy venue and lovely atmosphere
Cons: Really hot inside temperature wise
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Kostikas
Points +214
A unique experience - Edit
The staff was very friendly and the location was amazing. It feels like you've just entered someone's home that has been there since forever. Sort of feels you're in a time capsule(in a good sense). The eggplant sushi was really nice.
Read morePros: Everything's vegan, A lot of options
Cons: Food is a little too salty
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CassandraBurdyshaw
Points +29
Delicious food in a beautiful atmosphere - Edit
Everyone in our party loved their food, both the vegetarians and the omnivores. The service was very friendly. We had six people and no reservation. We got lucky and were able to be seated - 4 at a Japanese-style table and 2 at a table with chairs. Highly recommend the eggplant sushi.
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catandcupcake
Points +4544
Very nice place - Edit
Great value for money and very tasty. The set meal had a variety of things including a delicious dessert. The restaurant was very cosy and unique and the staff were very friendly.
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Lennyeum
Points +188
Must visit location for any vegans in Japan - Edit
A bit out of the way but well worth the time spent getting there, some of the best ramen I think I'll ever have in my life.
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vegan.baddie
Points +719
favorite ramen in Japan, let alone Kyoto - Edit
I am kind of obsessed with this place. It’s beautiful. It’s like you are eating in someone’s home. Everything is so charming. You can’t take pics of the home and surroundings but you can of the food. Honestly this was my favorite ramen in all of Japan and I ate a lot of vegan ramen in Japan haha. It was out of this world. And the eggplant sushi was amazing. It is a bit out of the way but you can get there on subway and a 15 minute walk. It worth it. Confirm their opening hours on Instagram and get there early. We were there right when they opened and there was a huge wait when we left.
Read morePros: The place is beautiful, The service is so kind and lovely, The food is incredible
Cons: Just a bit out of the way but totally worth it!
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HugoIan
Points +569
The place is really beautiful. - Edit
This place is absolutely beautiful, the entrance with a narrow path filled with plants and the interior that is like a traditional Japanese place. The ramen wasn't the best vegan ramen I ate in Kyoto but the eggplant sushi was delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan , Beautiful traditional place
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LukiLam
Points +23
Mie Ramen Enak Sekali. - Edit
Tempat makan bersih dan nyaman. Mie ramen banyak variasi dan enak sekali. Recommended 👍🏻
Read moreとても美味しい
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ErnaWati
Points +23
Best ramen found so far in Kyoto - Edit
The taste of the noodles and the soup was really delicious, especially the tantan with chorella
Read morePros: The taste of the noodles and soup , Reasonable price, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Reduce waiting time if you have made reservations
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PetroMondo
Points +28
A must for vegans in Kyoto - Edit
delicious, vegan, and very Japanese
Read morePros: Oh man, good flavor in good quantity, A very Japanese setting. Quiet and peaceful, Down a lovely garden path
Cons: A bit north of tourist area.. maybe a good thing!
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vegiantyy
Points +77
Quaint and Cozy Vegan Spot - Edit
Truly enjoyed the food here. Made our way here from our hotel at Gojozaka, specially for the food here. Def. worth the trip. We had the Musashi set, Tantan somen and Soy meat rice bowl. It’s flavourful and filling.
Read moreThere is also a corner of the shop where you could mark your visit.
Totally love the vibes. Will visit again when visiting Kyoto.
Pros: Does not contain the 5 pungent roots, Cozy vibes
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teaisfortia
Points +323
Cute space delicious food - Edit
The restaurant is so cute and homey. You remove your shoes and the interior is basically just like someone’s house. It feels like you’re coming over to a friend’s place for dinner. They have a memory book that all of their customers can write in. We had fun reading entries from 2017! The food was spectacular. We loved everything we tried!
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kendallpink
Points +68
Home away from home - Edit
Such a lovely atmosphere! I ordered on uber eats before going, and it was definitely even tastier in person. I personally preferred the tan tan style ramen the best. It’s thick and creamy and filling. The vanilla ice cream is also one of the best vegan ice creams I’ve ever had. I would definitely go again and again.
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ErikvH.
Points +1444
Like dining in someone’s home - Edit
The most excellent ramen in soy milk based soup, served in a very cosy setting that feels like you’re in someone’s home. Very much worth the 20-30 minute trip from downtown.
Read morePros: Fully plant-based restaurant, Nice atmosphere, Friendly folks
Cons: A bit far from downtown Kyoto but worth the trip
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Hayden5780
Points +176
Lovely - Edit
Cosy place for lunch. Soy milk ramen was a first for us and we didn't expect to love it but it was tasty. As it is out of the way we would not personally return but very glad to have gone. Would recommend if up for the trek.
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PassTheAvos
Points +71
Delicious - Edit
Cozy place and the soymilk based ramen was delicious and satisfying.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-19
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Daifukus
Points +132
Delicious bowl of soymilk ramen! - Edit
Wonderful rich and creamy bowl of soymilk ramen, delicious selection of sides and a few desserts as well. Lots of options to customise your bowl to your liking. I especially recommend the Musashi and Tantan ramen, also don't miss out on the eggplant sushi! Very cozy atmosphere inside and friendly owner. Definitely come here if you are in Kyoto for a while!
Read morePros: delicious ramen, sides and desserts, options to customise your bowl, cozy atmosphere
Cons: bit out of the way so takes some time to get here
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