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: η₯εηΊεε΄313-7. Open Mon 12:00pm-7:00pm, Tue 12:00pm-3:30pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm. Check Instagram for hours as hours vary.
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Higashiyama Gionmachi Kitagawa 313-7, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0073
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Last update on 07 May 2024 by EvanMitchell
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Added by AnnaZirael on 17 Sep 2022
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67 Reviews
First Review by AnnaZirael
Tsukimi
Points +4910
At home atmosphere - Edit
Had a hamburger plate. The patty was very yummy! π The plate is basically rice, salad and you choose a main, like hamburger, gyoza, soymeat ect. I had a nice chat with the owner and staff. They were so welcoming. I just recently moved to Kyoto, and they gave me local recommendations. They speak English and the owner Mandarin as well.
Read moreWill definitely go again.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-14
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Lsimd
Points +244
Great healthy vegan food - Edit
The menu changes everyday, but it usually offers a soup, dumplings, burguer...Every dish comes with salad and rice.
Read moreWe chose the zyrael menu, which was a chickpea soup and the dumplings menu. The salad dressing was great. The amount of food is filling, but we still had place for dessert, and the option they had was raw chocolate cake, very dense and strong chocolate taste, we loved it.
The food was great, the owner really nice and the vibes were very chill and laid back.
In the restroom they have the environment friendly option of using cotton towels instead of paper towels for drying your hands.
The opening hours can vary, since they close when they run out of veggies.
Would totally recommend this place and would definitely come back if we have the chance.
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MarineP
Points +198
Loved the dumplings! - Edit
The dumpling plate was great! The owner was also very nice & friendly.
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Annabluemchen98
Points +42
Nice food, nice service!! - Edit
Very healthy, delicious, vegan meal. We had the dumpling plate with a lot of vegetables and it was veryyy good! Very welcoming, friendly chef!
Read moreRecommend 10/10
Pros: Food, Service , Ambience
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DariaRoseK
Points +66
Dumplings are great! Price, salad not so much - Edit
My partner ordered the Dumplings plate and omg the dumplings were so good!! Some of the best I've ever tasted.
Read moreI ordered the fried meat plate. The plates all come with salad and rice.
The rice is good - it's a blend of different types and is seasoned well.
The fried meat would've been good if it was in a sauce or done in a more substantial way or if the salad was flavourful but the salad was only flavoured with oil... So that wasn't awesome... Super bland and takes up most of the plate.
Coffee isn't good. Very expensive for what you get.
Service is lovely. Place is cute and small.
Pros: Dumplings, Rice, Location
Cons: Price, Fried meat plate, Salad
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ptait
Points +206
Quaint Vegan Spot - Edit
We ordered the vegan dumpling set dish for dinner, which was delicious and filling.
Read moreIt is a small, eat at the bar, quaint little restaurant - food is prepared in front of you and the chef/cooks are able to talk to you while they do everything - which creates a nice atmosphere.
Dumplings were fresh and came with a big salad serving rice.
There is only 8 seats in the restaurant - and we got there at a good time (~6pm) because shortly afterwards there was a line of about 10 ppl.
Definitely recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-26
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XsecretlightX
Points +40
Great place - Edit
Small place that doesnβt seat many but has really friendly staff who speak great English. Our meals were delicious and healthy. Highlights were the dumplings and salads. Absolutely loved this place.
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girlbass
Points +244
So expensive, so little food - Edit
I got the dumpling plate and it was Β₯1800. When I got it 2/3 of the plate was saladπthere were only like 5 dumplingsπ The taste of the food is really good but itβs not filling or worth the money in my opinion. I would only recommend if you want a salad ant not a filling meal. The owner is so friendly!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-17
Pros: Owner very friendly
Cons: Expensive , Not filling
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capypig
Points +315
Fresh and light - Edit
I ordered the Zirael set, which came with tofu, rice, and a huge bed of lettuce. The food was so simple, yet flavorful, and you can really tell the chef puts a lot of care into the dishes. The owner was so friendly and talked with us for a while. The only thing I would add is that the price is really high and the meal is mostly just lettuce, so keep that in mind.
Read morePros: Taste, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive, Not filling
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carlaDH
Points +39
Loved this place! - Edit
Great little vegan place - we had the dumpling and fried soy plates and both were delicious. Owner is super friendly and even gave us a list of vegan places to try out in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-03
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vintagevibe
Points +91
Great experience - Edit
Had a wonderful experience here with good food and conversation with the staff, who provided exceptional service. The dumplings were delicious.
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NickTustin
Points +921
Great - Edit
- fried soy plate - excellent! Would recommend getting the dumplings on the side if you are hungry
Read more- dumplings a la carte - great
Great food, but slightly on the simpler side. Probably only worth a 30 min wait if you find some people to chat with. If there is a crowd you might have to wait well over an hour
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gruszka_yogi
Points +150
Amazing food near Mauyama park - Edit
Amazing little Izakaya place near Maruyama park. There is a little sign posted at the entrance to the alleyway where it is. Little bit hidden away but super cute. The food was amazing, with big salad served which was something we had been craving since being in Japan. Good english speaking by staff working there so we got to chat a little bit. Small place but would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Vegan, Big salad , Cosy
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runningemily
Points +42
Delicious! - Edit
I got the Zirael Plate and everything was fantastic. Staff were very pleasant. The place is super small so you may have to wait to get a spot.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-21
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kdawg6174lyfe
Points +37
Incredible vegan food and kind owner! - Edit
Incredible food and super sweet owner. Definitely go!!
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Friederike_2805
Points +19
Super essen, super nette Menschen - Edit
Das Essen (bei mir vegane Gyoza) war hervorragend und der Inhaber ist so herzlich.
Read morePros: Essen, AtmosphΓ€re, Personal
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Gina999
Points +37
Amazing!! - Edit
Sooo⦠delicious!
Read moreTiny little vegan restaurant in Kyoto. You feel warmly greeted by the owner and partner. Then they lovingly prepare a meal for you behind the bar.
Pros: Great quality food , Incredible fresh salad , Unbelievably service
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Frandon
Points +35
Vegan und lecker - Edit
Waren zu Zweit da, Nettes Personal und Besitzer. Sehr leckeres Essen in einem kleinen, durch einen Korridor erreichbaren gemΓΌtlichen Laden.
Read morePros: Sympathisches Personal, Auswahl Speisen, Regional
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VeganVolleyball
Points +25
Lovely familiar restaurant - Edit
The chef and stuff were super familiar, we talked a lot and they had a great sense of humorπͺ· the dumplings were tasty af π
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NVB
Points +51
Tiny but excellent! - Edit
Tiny restaurant but the food was awesome, as were the staff - very friendly and welcoming. I had the dumplings which were fantastic; the person next to me said he would just order a plate of them next time.
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JennKub
Points +1109
Cozy, friendly, nice meal - Edit
Very friendly staff. We got the dumpling and fried soymeat plates and a chocolate brownie. All great. The staff were very friendly and chatted throughout. Only about 8 seats so you can get to know the other people in the room. We had a short wait outside but it was worth it.
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filippodibari
Points +1371
Great food. Great owners - Edit
Super friendly place. Great food.i loved the atmosphere.
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Heike.St
Points +978
Small, but delicious - Edit
Entrance is a little hidden. But they have a sign on the sidewalk. Limited seating (6) on the counter.
Read moreVery nice staff. Food was very good, even tough it was a little improvised as the run out of rice: we got spaghetti with dumplings/soy meat and salad. Very good and filling.
Baby highchair available
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AashishJain
Points +74
Very nice people - Edit
I wasn't able to eat because I arrived late. But the owner was a very nice person. I sat for some time and they were welcoming.
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X0X83X
Points +80
Another great place to visit - Edit
Tasty fried soy meat plate of the day with rice and yummy salad.
Read moreSuper friendly staff.
Go pay a visit!
Pros: Food, Staff, Gion
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carolynGavin
Points +40
Amazing!!!! - Edit
Loved it. Go early as they get busy. The food is amazing, service great and atmosphere super fun! A great find.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
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avrahlc
Points +37
Truly special experience - Edit
We had the most amazing experience. Not only was the food amazing (we tried both the dumplings and the fried soy meat), but the staff made everything so special for us. Itβs a small space, only about 8-10 seats at the bar, and we chatted with the owner and staff and learned about their lives and had the most lovely convo. It was hands-down out most special dinner during our entire trip.
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