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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Added by MiyuMaemoto on 22 Mar 2018
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519 Reviews
First Review by kat.ross
ShortAndStout
Points +27
Best desserts. Somewhat expensive. Food just OK. - Edit
First the good-- I've really enjoyed the desserts here. They are inventive, delicious, and well-balanced.
Read moreI've had two full meals here and I have to say that the food, while enjoyable, didn't live up to the hype for me. It feels like they rely too heavily on their meat substitute products, some of which are made in-house. No doubt, they are good. But the dishes themselves feel like they're incomplete, missing a little something to balance it out.
For example, the taco rice salad was begging for some vegan sour cream or guacamole to balance out the sun-dried tomato flavour of the soy ground beef. The chicken burger had a great texture, but it was literally a patty on top of unseasomed cabbage, with some tartar sauce. 300 yen extra for a small handful of fries.
I enjoyed visiting this restaurant, but I don't think I'll return for a meal; only dessert. I just expect better execution of the menu at these prices.
Updated from previous review on 2019-03-14
Pros: Very good desserts
Cons: Expensive, Menu not very inventive
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raanana
Points +16
Lovely and Serene - Edit
After a long day of touring in Kyoto, we were happy to sit down and relax and enjoy a meal of corn soup and taco rice salad. The food was tasty and the service was good. I recommend Ain Soph if you're looking for vegan or you want break from Japanese fare.
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drifio
Points +21
delicious! - Edit
very cute and cosy, extremely tasty food!
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sailor.moon
Points +17
Delicious - Edit
Delicious food, with the chefs putting so much attention to detail you can tell they care about what they create
Read morePros: Delicious food, Lots of options, Friendly staff
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MylesCampbell
Points +33
Really good food - Edit
Well presented very tasty food
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JakkiOh
Points +18
Delicious hearty food - Edit
Delicious variety of vegan food that has a wholesome and cosy atmosphere. Amazing service and location right next to Nishi Market, highly recommend the curry plates and desserts!
Read morePros: Great selection of food
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shaunthesheeplalalala
Points +28
Loved it - Edit
We have also been in the one in Tokyo but this one is far better. Especially the salad dressing and the fried soya chunks are very nice. Cozy atmosphere and chill music. Dessert looks delicious too!
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MiriamS
Points +23
Best vegan restaurant in Kyoto - Edit
Best vegan place in Kyoto that I’ve found so far😄the food tastes amazing!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Portions are bigger
Cons: A bit pricier than other vegan restaurants
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PlantBasedSusie
Points +52
Cosy and tasty - Edit
We have travelled around Japan and been to a few Ain Soph and Journey is a lovely casual cosy branch. The burger was delicious and the Salad & Deli perfect! You must try the matcha pancake and strawberry montblanc tower!
Read morePros: All
Cons: None
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Leasy-lou
Points +54
Excellent vegan food in the heart of Kyoto - Edit
We had a wonderful family dinner when my parents came to visit us in Kyoto. The food is fresh, creative and vibrant. We love the atmosphere of the restaurant and all the staff speak English. The food is a little on the pricey side but it's worth it for a unique vegan experience in Kyoto.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-03-09
Pros: Fresh food, Variety, Gluten free options
Cons: Bright lights, A little expensive
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narutomaki
Points +62
Great Food - Edit
We had a chickenstyle and a hamstyle burger. Both were awesome and were freshly prepared, the vegan salad with tofuomlette also looked very delicious.
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MichaelYiasemides
Points +59
Yummy, good size, well priced - Edit
All the food I tried was great. It ranges from ¥1000 to ¥1400 for a meal, and ¥300 to ¥600 for sides. Desserts are ¥700 up to ¥1800. Very good sized portions. Friendly staff and lovely area to sit. March 2019
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4ftNinja
Points +13
An oasis in a desert - Edit
Lovely place in the nishiki market area. Very welcoming. Very tasty. Very filling
Read moreI'm still drooling watching other people getting their food!
Pros: A large variety of food to choose from
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TraveLaika
Points +495
Great place with great food! - Edit
I have eaten here twice now, cause it has good location and the food tastes yummy, both times I took a salad (different one) and was more excited with the second salad (not taco one). Really good soy cutlet (take as an extra) and desserts should be good too, but I did not try them.😄
Read moreA bit pricey tho yep, but location is the reason I think and they could do something more cooler as a menu side for dishes, too simple seems for me...
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peteycards
Points +1832
everything was delicious - Edit
Between us, we had the chicken burger, fries, soy cutlet, and karaage. Everything was great. And fully vegan restaurants are always a treat. Highly recommended. The price is was a bit higher than other comparable options we've tried in Kyoto, but I had no problem with supporting this vegan restaurant!
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Delicious food , Friendly staff with good English
Cons: A wee bit expensive
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HeiðdísLáraViktor
Points +61
Good burger - Edit
Good burger and soy chicken though the fried chicken needs sauce with it.
Read moreCons: Needs sauce with fried chicken
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Human_Bean
Points +198
Great selection, great location, and great pancakes - Edit
An all vegan restaurant that is part of the Ain Soph group. The menu is fairly large with everything from soy meats, to curries, to burgers (same as the ones sold at the amazing Ripple Burger in Tokyo). Prices are a bit high, but not completely unreasonable.
Read moreI ordered the taco rice and the matcha pancakes. The taco rice was great and the mock ground beef was very flavourful, but I feel like it could have used a bit more sauce and vegan cheese. The matcha pancakes are what moved this review up to a 5. Though they were 1800 yen for two, I honestly think they were worth it. They came with adzuki paste, ice cream, whipped cream, and tons of rich matcha sauce. Quite possible the best dessert pancakes of my life.
Pros: The matcha pancakes, Varied menu, The matcha pancakes
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bejitomu
Points +95
Same quality like the original in Tokyo - Edit
I went several times to Ain Soph. Ripples and Journey in Tokyo, now first time Journey in Kyoto, and it is just as good.
Read moreI had the mushroom curry (1000¥) and as a side dish the deep fried soy cutlet (300¥) and oh my god the soy cutlet was the most awesome thing ever!
A little bit pricey, but for the quality you get definitly worth it!
Pros: Free lemon water, All vegan, cozy atmosphere, English speaking staff and menu
Cons: A little bit pricey, but worth it!
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aixaaravena
Points +15
Todo muy rico ! - Edit
Con mi esposo comimos dos hamburguesas y todo muy rico , el precio es razonable considerando la calidad de los platos . Tienen postres muy ricos . Buen lugar para pasar la tarde y comer algo. Recomendable
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Rac
Points +11
Review - Edit
We tried the palak paneer and the burger. On the overall, the food was good. Though palak paneer was a little on the sweeter side, and the rice served along with the dish was japanese rice instead of indian basmati (the traditional accompaniment).
Read morePros: They have hot sauce
Cons: Food is a little on the expensive side
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smg_39
Points +13
good food - especially pancakes - Edit
We found this place very easily- other comments mentioned that you could sit here before dinner service but they graciously refused and asked us to return at 6pm When they formally opened. Service was quick, friendly staff. Food was fresh- great taco salad. Also had some yummy corn soup. Burger was nice but not the best vegan burger I’ve tasted. Pancakes here are a must!!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Quick service
Cons: Quite expensive
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sabnspice
Points +29
Amazing matcha pancakes and ambience - Edit
I came here for the matcha pancakes and it was heavenly. Matcha was prominent through the gluten-free pancakes, which had a steamed pudding texture. It's bittersweet taste was nicely balanced with lightly sweet matcha white chocolate sauce, whipped soy cream, aduki beans and vanilla ice cream. Slightly expensive but worth it. Good service and relaxing ambience. Good spot after walking in the Nishiki market area.
Read morePros: Central location, Delicious, fully vegan food, gf options, Good service and ambience
Cons: Expensive
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yunazara
Points +18
Everything here is amazing. - Edit
This restaurant is amazing and has good prices. I came here multiple times while in kyoto. Matcha pancakes are a must try. There burgers are really tasty as well. All vegan restaurant 😍Also lots of cutes stores to shop around after.
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BenjaminTorLeaf
Points +18
Lovely - Edit
Found Journey to be better than the one in shinjuku, beautiful atmosphere and water was nice and lemony. Had matcha pancake, omelete and very realistic chickn first trip and strawberry parfait second time with burgers that were very similar to the burgers in tokyo. All very tasty and enjoyable with friendly staff.
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emeve
Points +129
100% vegan with delicious food - Edit
Cute little place on a side street off a busy shopping area. Delicious 100% vegan food with great service.
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Bellatrish
Points +64
Matcha pancakes are just must try - Edit
I visited this place for the second time and I absolutely love it. Tried their burgers, green curry, salad... and the matcha pancakes are all vegans must try. Even my non vegan friends loved the food. The stuff is really friendly and the place has a great location within a city center so it's easy to find. The atmosphere is very nice as well. Would recommend to everyone. Cannot wait to come back and try some more desserts.
Read moreEven though it's little pricey it's definitely worth all the money.
Pros: Fully vegan, delicious food, Nice atmosphere, clean, Friendly stuff
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Yueeie
Points +21
Best vegan burgers!! - Edit
They have the best vegan burgers EVER!!
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