Kyoto branch of Ain Soph vegan restaurant from Tokyo, opened here in 2018. Features plant-based fusion cuisine. Sample dishes such as mushroom hayashi rice, taco rice, and green curry with brown rice. For dessert try matcha pancakes, creme brulee, vegan cheesecake, or ice cream soda. Lunchtime food is served till 4pm. Note that a minimum is required for card payment. Often closed for dinner various days of the week so check their Instagram for details or call in advance. Open Mon-Tue 9:00am-4:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-4:00pm, Fri-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm. Last order is 1 hour before closing time. Hours can be irregular; please call ahead.
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519 Reviews
First Review by kat.ross
AnnaPhipps
Points +45
OMGGG BEST BURGER EVERR - Edit
AHJH THE FOOD WAS SO AMAZING( I had the cheeseburger and nuggets) that the following day I travelled from Osaka to Kyoto just to eat there again hhaha HIGHLY RECCOMEND!! And so beautiful!!!
Read morePros: EVERYTJINGS VEGAN!!!, SOOO PRETTYYY, FOOD. IS. PHENOMENAL.
Cons: averagely priced - a bit high , A bit small ( couldn’t fit a large group inside)
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KanaOhashi
Points +36
Share this with all your vegans and non vegans! - Edit
I love the way this restaurant showcases and celebrates vegan food - it’s tasty, not boring and offers a lot of variety. After resorting to perhaps one too many 7/11 onigiri in the last few days of our travels, we were ready for a warm and hearty meal and Ain Soph. exceeded our expectations! I must say though, if you are not a fan of sansho pepper like me,(Japanese pepper that imo invades your entire mouth with strange sour taste) then don’t try the burger with the sansho pepper sauce, perhaps replace it with something else(?), I’m sure it’s possible, the wait staff are all very accommodating and lovely.
Read moreSuper tasty karaage and burgers and we had quick service.
Pros: Super tasty karaage , Lovely wait staff, Quick
Cons: Burgers alittle bit too salty for my taste
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cj81914
Points +621
Most delicious, kawaii, veganised-western food in Kyoto - Edit
Visited here on 3 occasions and it did not disappoint. I've tried the burgers, pancakes, creme brûlée, fajitas, cream float drinks, chocolate brownie and cheesecake. All delicious and super fresh ingredients were used. The staff are always happy to answer any questions or just to chat about japan, vegan food, kyoto travel.
Read moreIt's a little expensive but you get what you pay for - so i say visit for a fancier evening or lunch and try a few different things, make the most of it!
Pros: Delicious, Easy to find, Nice seasonal items
Cons: small (seats maybe 30)
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KenzoSkvallertantenT
Points +40
Best vegan burger - Edit
One of the people in my group said that it was the best vegan burger they had eaten.
Read moreThe menu was in English and marked with gluten free symbols on gf meals/desserts.
The soy nuggets are really good and gluten free!
The cheesecake, chocolatecake and the macha pancake were really good.
The staff speaks really good english and were very friendly.
Pros: Lots of gluten free options, Best vegan burger, Good desserts and cream sodas
Cons: The desserts are a bit pricy but worth it. , No gluten free burger :(
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mark_croc
Points +46
Must eat vegan burgers, chicken, salads! - Edit
Stumbled across this place whilst ironically looking for another restaurant on Happy Cow, and so glad that I did!
Read moreAll vegan restaurant with fantastic friendly staff, in a lovely little side street off one of the main shopping streets in Kyoto.
I’m coeliac so finding gluten-free vegan food in japan is very hard for me, but here there are loads of gf options. All clearly labelled on the menu in English. I had the chicken nuggets which were great!
My partner had the cheeseburger which looked great!!
Definitely recommended!!!!
Pros: All vegan restaurant , Great friendly staff, English menus and English speaking staff
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jamesdeanmcdonald
Points +216
Fine Dining, Sort Of - Edit
Just off Teramachi Dori, where people go to shop their brains out, lies the improbably named Ain Soph. Journey, an all-vegan restaurant. The name doesn't exactly run smoothly off the tongue or stick in the mind; however, you should make your way to this delightful restaurant.
Read moreThe decor was vaguely Italian checkered-tile flooring and vaguely English-German dark-wood beams—very inviting and soothing (especially compared to the noisiness outside the restaurant). The lighting was dim and well-placed. For seating, I saw three two-tops, one four-top, and one six-top. Most of the seats were filled when we went there for dinner, promptly at their dinner-service time of 6:00. (They were closed before 6:00 but perhaps just for a few hours? I wish I had taken a photo of their hours of operation.) There might be seating upstairs, too.
My partner and I both shared two burgers: one a "beef" burger, the other a "chicken" burger. These meat analogues seemed rather healthy compared to many other meat analogues we've eaten. I think we both preferred the chicken burger, which featured a yummy and textural tartar sauce and shredded red cabbage. For appetizers, we had chips and salsa (meh) and a fried soy cutlet (good but dry and oily). For dessert, we had cheesecake—she the chocolate with whipped cream, I the New York style with blueberry sauce. I believe it was the best vegan cheesecake I've had, though I can't remember too many times when I've eaten vegan cheesecake. It was fluffy and rich. I could have used a thicker crust, perhaps.
We order a lot! Yes, we did! Why? Well … it was a delicious meal! We loved it. If we lived in the area, we probably wouldn't go there often, for it is on the expensive side (about $50 US for all that grub), and for it has an oddly eclectic, international assortment of items, including taco salads, saag paneer, and some perhaps Italian-style rice dish. Its identity is a little all over the place, though I should say that all the dishes that we saw come out looked absolutely delicious.
They had a menu in English.
The servers were happy and friendly and helpful.
After eating here, we left and walked the twilit streets and felt good food swirling around in our tummies, and I said to my love, "This has been a really good day." Ain Soph. Journey was part of what made the day so very good.
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mayatalise
Points +811
Amazing food - Edit
This is the best it gets when it comes to epic vegan burgers and sandwiches in Japan. Cheesy and decadent, it satisfies a vegan burger craving. We were a little disappointed by the expensive price of the desserts, but we bought the biscotti to go, which was delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great food
Cons: Expensive
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JennaA
Points +106
Incredible! Went in twice today - Edit
Try the burgers, karage, chocolate cake and CREME BRULEE! Amazing!
Read morePros: Tasty , Delicious, Epicccc
Cons: A bit pricy, but still worth it
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Plume5085
Points +764
Good mix of western style food and Japanese dishes - Edit
My partner and I had the omelette, vegan fried chicken and sweet corn soup vegan chicken burger and fluffy Japanese pancakes. Best corn coup I've ever had and the chicken was very tender and flavourful. The dessert was on point too 👌
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SaraswatiSarungallo
Points +58
Amazing food and atmosphere - Edit
I had the bean and tomato stew with brown rice (i don't remember the actually name) and the New York cheesecake. It was delicious!! The staff were friendly and spoke English. Check out their menu for prices. I found it reasonable from Australia but in Japan it's a bit more expensive. Definitely worth it!
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NadineWiesner
Points +42
Sehr lecker - Edit
Hier gibt es zwar keine authentische, japanische Küche, aber es waren mit die besten veganen Burger, die wir bisher gegessen haben und somit trotzdem sehr zu empfehlen. Auch der Pancake zum Nachtisch ist sehr zu empfehlen. Die Atmosphäre ist sehr gemütlich!
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Charlenemartq
Points +12
Delicious and sweet - Edit
Finally found a compliant dessert, meals and great atmosphere! Loved the experience.
Read morePros: Chicken burger was amazing , $19 dessert GF was totally worth the price & wait
Cons: Expensive
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rachanabc
Points +21
Excellent ! - Edit
Had really good vegan gluten free options prepared tastefully . Customer service was really good friendly staff . Speak English .
Read moreCons: Slightly expensive
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RosieJane
Points +35
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Amazing fully vegan menu, a few burgers, curries and pancakes with lots of drinks to choose from.
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LizzieRolley
Points +80
One of best Vegan Spots - Edit
Amazing food- all vegan - includes western food such as vegan burgers and more eastern dishes such as curry. Go!
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Johanni_87
Points +44
Good vegan restaurant - Edit
Completely vegan restaurant that serves casual dishes, like burgers, tacos and cheesecake. Nothing fancy but it should please everyone's taste.
Read morePros: All vegan, English menu
Cons: None
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DylanThomas
Points +38
classic meal - Edit
Great option if your looking for a European meal. Dessert was good. Simple and easy
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annabeleast
Points +65
5/5 stars. - Edit
This restaurant is really lovely. I have eaten here and in the other branches in Tokyo and they’re always great.
Read moreThe food is mostly American so it’s not amazing if you’re looking for Japanese cuisine but otherwise it’s incredible.
They have burgers, soy bites, curry, pancakes (!!), soup etc.
It can be expensive. For example the pancake dish is 1500¥ which is around £11, but it is very generous and filling.
This was my go-to place in Kyoto!
Pros: Lots of options, Good value for money, Great staff and atmosphere
Cons: Can be expensive, Doesn’t really offer Japanese cuisine
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aislingwood
Points +107
Greatest of all time - Edit
Cant even begin to describe how awesome this place was. Plenty of gluten-free options. The food was absolutely phenomenal. It's a small place and tables are quite little, but we ended up eating way too much because we couldn't get enough. The karage "chicken" blew my mind. Desperately trying to fit in another visit before we leave!!
Read morePros: Amazing menu, Delicious food, Gluten free options
Cons: Small tables and chairs
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RicardP
Points +51
Wonderful vegan spot. - Edit
After trying the Tokyo Ain Soph I had to try the Kyoto restaurant as well. I would rate them both the same. Quality and variety in both establishments.
Read morePros: All vegan menu
Cons: None whatsoever.
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mbminuck
Points +34
Awesome Dinner - Edit
Wonderful place to eat. Green curry and chocolate cake were amazing.
Read morePros: Vegan Restaurant in Center of Kyoto, Great Food!!
Cons: Not too many options
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Hudsonvegan
Points +91
Great food - Edit
The food was well presented, but the wait was long. Only one waiter, one cashier and one cook. The chocolate cake was quite hard and heavy. I’ll probably have the pancakes next time. The Ginza location was closed although the time on their website said “open.” Better to call and make sure.
Read morePros: Vegan, Some produce organic
Cons: Slow service(due to shortage staff)
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Santoshi_Devi
Points +75
Very delicious and good variety - Edit
Delicious food -- all plant-based-- and friendly service. Great intro for friends new to vegan eating ~ several people told me "I had no idea vegan food was so GOOD!"
Read morePros: Delicious, Vegan!, Friendly Staff
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Ruzha
Points +4230
Matcha Pancakes! - Edit
We went to Ain Soph Journey in Kyoto for a late dinner, and although a few of the dinner items were already sold out, we managed to get a really good dinner spread. Most of all, I wanted the matcha pancakes for dessert, but let me tell you, they can be a meal of their own. They were so rich and filling that I, a person who doesn't know how to stop eating, had to take half of them home. I had the leftovers for breakfast the next morning, and they were still delicious, even when cold. So good!
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raphaelpedraza
Points +19
Excellent! - Edit
My new favorite vegan restaurant in Kyoto.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Very cozy place, Reasonable price
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eriknerison
Points +50
Best Dessert on Earth + Great Vegan Fare - Edit
If you are looking for joy in your life, look no further! This place is a delightful spot tucked away in the heart of downtown Kyoto serving meals all day the world's best dessert! Try the taco rice, the vegan plate, and if you do nothing else, get the 'Heavenly Pancake'! It is 100% vegan and 110% amazingly delicious.
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SylwiaWójcik
Points +20
Good vegan place - Edit
Great food and so good to have so many different options too. I would definitely come back.
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