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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Last update on 23 Jun 2025 by Sikaras
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Added by MiyuMaemoto on 22 Mar 2018
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519 Reviews
First Review by kat.ross
SnehaRambhiaShah
Points +20
Vegan heaven - Edit
An all vegan plant based restaurant. Location is great. We ordered almost everything on the menu and each dish was great. The newyork style cheese cake was great, must have. Also the ice cream soda was very refreshing. The staff is very friendly. All in all a great place to eat in kyoto.
Read morePros: Portion size is good, Flavorful food
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fercastaway
Points +34
Vegan Resto in Kyoto - Edit
I tried the fried chicken, it was great... Loved it.
Read moreCons: Average
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fee_06
Points +16
Amazing. - Edit
We tried pancakes and choc cheesecake, non vegan boyfriend loved it and didn’t want to share his
Read morePros: Lovely staff , Different options (e.g cleaner foods, fake meats), Moderately priced (for vegan food in area)
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basti1234
Points +16
Very tasty and nice atmosphere - Edit
It's a really nice place and has a lot of delicious vegan food!
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gigibanales
Points +16
Highlight of my trip - Edit
This place is everything I love: matcha, vegan, and Japan! My friend and I split a salad to start, burger (mushroom patty and coconut cheese is SO good), and matcha pancakes for dessert. The staff is so sweet and the atmosphere is so cute and cozy.
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kihara.nk
Points +26
Delicious food and great ambiance - Edit
You have to try the karaage! It was so juicy and tender I have never had anything like it! I have been to the other Ain Sophs in Tokyo and I like the unique items this one has. The soy fried chicken burger is my new favorite burger!
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seagullmcguire
Points +48
Amazing - Edit
I’m not a huge fan of fake tasting meats so not many options other than the chicken type burger appealed to me, but the chicken type one was absolutely amazing! So tasty and super filling! Was left feeling very satisfied
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kikib
Points +13
Lucky find in Kyoto - Edit
Another wonderful vegan restaurant! Somewhat hidden but surely a gem. Lovely staff, friendly and welcoming. The food came out quick and tasty and the workers were all very kind. We will definitely come again!
Read morePros: Lots of options for vegan food, Delicious food , Welcoming staff
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kesangg
Points +16
Delicious! - Edit
High quality mock meats very conveniently close to Nishiki Markets
Read morePros: Good range of options, Completely vegan
Cons: A little pricey
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Stravaigfaodail
Points +69
Convenient and Delicious - Edit
Listed on the menu they recommend their specialty, a sort of mushroom curry with rice and fresh greens. Whenever I go to a vegan restaurant I like to choose what they think they are best at preparing. So naturally I ordered it along with a side dish of fried soy nuggets. Together, the meal was savory and delicious. Couldn’t help myself when I saw the Moscow Mule on the menu too, so I chose to wash it all down with a tall glass. It was all very delicious~
Read morePros: Vegan mix drinks , Atypical vegan side dishes , Friendly staff
Cons: Noir lighting had me blinded for a moment
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JRoss
Points +642
Ain Soph - third time still lucky! - Edit
This is the third Ain Soph that I've visited in Japan and all three have been great. They have some similarities but also some menu items specific to each restaurant. This one had great salad plates, sides and burgers, as well as delicious desserts. The venue is warm and comfortable, especially on a cold winter's day and the prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food and the location.
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FerranLlagostera
Points +8
Amazing - Edit
Nice place to eat, hamburger is amazing. The service of the restaurant is so good
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RogerMatas
Points +54
Great place - Edit
Read moreI was traveling for Japan looking for all vegan resutorants. And Ain soph is a great one. U shold take that amazing burgers from ripple and the deserts looks amazings. It's a litte bit expensive for my possibilities but the taste are great. The ham one was [censored] great, and the tartar souce 🤤
Pros: Vegan 3
Cons: Little expensive
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lucindass
Points +23
amazing! - Edit
we’re eating at all the Ain Soph chains as we travel across Japan and this one was no disappointment. Such a lovely atmosphere in this one and wonderful service with the best food. we had mains, drinks and desserts and they were all 10/10. no complaints and will definitely be coming back each day while we’re in kyoto.
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TuaneBarbosa
Points +13
Guilt-free and Doubt-free meal in Kyoto - Edit
Great ambiance and super friendly staff. Offers a good range of meal options, including burgers and plates, and plenty side dishes, drinks (alcooholic and non-alcooholic), and desserts. A little vegan heaven at the heart of one Kyoto's shopping districts. I had the Cutlet Burger (comes with fries) and loved it!
Read morePros: Great vibe, Friendly Staff, Good flavour
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brisk
Points +15
Great dessert! - Edit
Matcha pancake looks amazing and tastes amazing! Ginger tea and hot wine perfect for the cold weather😄
Read morePros: Totally vegan.
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Shorteee
Points +36
Awesome little vegan joint! - Edit
Tucked away down a little side street in the Teramachi shopping district you can choose between three different vegan burgers, green curry and a stew along with numerous vegan sides, beer and wine.
Read moreIt’s a cute little double story joint where the staff are really attentive and greet you with cold lemon water. You have to try the ripple vegan cheese burger! Amazing!!
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EverythingInStereo
Points +24
Fake cheese - Edit
A beautiful place with a good atmosphere, although the music could definitely be calmer. The food was good but could be improved upon. The mixed nut salad would be better with more nuts but the dressing and the greens were delicious. The cheeseburger had a good patty but the cheese felt very fake and overwhelmingly strange-tasting. Good staff and tasteful design, though
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Cons: A bit expensive and not a very varied menu
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Emma-JadeTuffley
Points +18
Yummy vegan food in kyoto - Edit
The food here was really nice, if you're not chasing japanese food. We had the crispy chicken burger, which was really yummy, especially the homemade tartare, the karrage, which was really good, the nut salad which i loved, especially the homemade vinegarette, and the cheese burger, which we didn't particularly like. It was a bit sloppy and the patty wasn't anything special. However the amazing cheesecake and chocolate cake, and the delicious sangria made up for it. Overall very tasty, if a little expensive for what you get (relatively small portions, especially the sides of chips). Service was friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere with chill tunes.
Read morePros: Chicken burger with homemade tartare , Homemade vinegarette , Chocolate cake
Cons: Uncomfortable seats and flimsy tables, Cheeseburger , Portion size
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CO FF
Points +27
Journey is its own reward! - Edit
After 10 days in japan, it was great to enjoy a meal at a place where the entire menu is available!
Read moreAin Soph Journey is located close to the Gion district, making it VERY convenient. The staff was friendly and responsive, and the welcome dose of comfort food really hit the spot!
(Note: minimums for credit card use apply, but are ¥2000 at lunch/¥3000 at dinner, so 2 people won’t have a problem hitting them.
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Kli283
Points +8
Pleasant pancake - Edit
First time trying vegan pancakes and I was not disappointed here! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a good pancake! It's only a bit pricey
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cee_kay
Points +13
Excellent, delicious food - Edit
Writing this review as I finish up my second lunch here in two days. Had the soy chicken burger today which hit just the right spot if you're craving some naughty but nice fast food. Yesterday I had the arguably healthier taco rice bowl which was just superb. I hope that one day they'll release a cookbook so I can have some if this deliciousness back home too. Highly recommend a visit. (Ps try their chocolate cake )
Read morePros: Friendly staff who speak english, Nice location, Great food
Cons: Perhaps slightly on the pricier side
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Chloesutton92
Points +34
Ain Soph Kyoto - Edit
The best vegan place I have been to in Japan so far ! And the best pancakes I hate had in my life ! 10/10
Read morePros: Clean, Polite Staff, Very Accommodating
Cons: No Negatives
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JackChitt
Points +42
Amazing Vegan Food - Edit
Very friendly staff and lovely vegan food, all located in Kyoto, their other chains are brilliant too!
Read morePros: All Vegan , Wide selection of Mains, Wide selection of desserts
Cons: None
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IshanaMalkani
Points +16
Highly recommend - Edit
The burgers and the pancakes are divine and I’m sure all the other items are! It’s well located near a shopping center and is very easy to find.
Read morePros: Great food , Friendly staff
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vegancatfish
Points +16
My go to vegan restaurant in kyoto - Edit
I have been to this place multiple times already.
Read moreIt seems they narrowed down their menu and now focus on burgers and curries as well as salads. (Please; bring back the wraps!)
I live their green spinach curry; simple and good!
Finally a place which offers salad!
But my favourite thing here is their chocolate cake! It’s this wet sticky rich texture, and vegan on top! How can someone possibly resist!
Reasonable prices for value.
Cozy ambience; good music! If that matters at all!
Pros: Value for price , Finally salad, Rich chocolate cake
Cons: Narrowed teir menu
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ckkk93
Points +16
Great meal - Edit
Food ranges from burgers and fries to rice dishes like green curry. There were good choices for sides and desserts! It was a satisfactory meal for my vegan cravings.
Read morePros: Helpful and friendly staff , Good atmosphere , Easy to communicate in English
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