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
esjay
Points +49
Delicious and whole grain - Edit
Delicious food that just happens to be vegan. I was thrilled to see extensive use of whole grains including whole wheat and brown rice in the menu.
Read morePros: Delicious, Whole Grain
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Zoermoos
Points +165
Pretty good vegan restaurant - Edit
Overpriced. Simple, but good quality. Okay service. We had the mushroom curry and the vegi plate. The curry tasted like tomatoes. The plate was small. The taste was good though. A good place for vegans in Tokyo.
Read morePros: good quality
Cons: small portions, overpriced
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hnhami1829
Points +48
Everything is perfect xD - Edit
Perfect Saturday I have ever had. Cozy restaurant with nice service and delicious food.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan food, Nice service, Cozy restaurant
Cons: Normal
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VeganLaurenS
Points +81
Amazing!! - Edit
Had the matcha pancakes and they were incredible! Very delicious and filling, loved the gold flakes and fresh raspberries! A little more expensive than most Japanese places but worth it. Staff were very nice as well.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Range of food- mains and desserts, Friendly staff
Cons: A little expensive
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JonasJ
Points +116
Very good matcha pancakes! - Edit
We were here for lunch at around 14:00, and had the green curry and Hayashi rice. The green curry was more lukewarm, but in the heat it was ok. For dessert me and my girlfriend shared the matcha pancake, and we really liked it! 1000 yen for each curry, and 1800 yen for the pancakes 8% tax.
Read morePros: Cosy, Friendly staff
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To8ias
Points +61
Best vegan place in Kyoto! - Edit
Must try if you are visiting Kyoto! I wanted everything on the menu. Slightly pricey but worth it. My favorites were the salad with dressing/dips, the cheese plate and the desserts (crême brûlée for the win).
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Olive111
Points +151
Very delicious! On the expensive side though - Edit
Delicious food, very friendly staff and great atmosphere. It is a great place if you are not looking for a budget meal. Would recommend it as a nice spot for a date. Food was very delicious as was the ice cream soda.
Read morePros: All vegan, great atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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mhale
Points +304
A little expensive, but tasty - Edit
We came for lunch, which I would recommend over dinner, as this place is a lot less expensive at lunch (though still not cheap). I got the salad and deli lunch, which consisted of a GIANT salad, a small cup of pickled veggies, and three pieces of marinated fried soy meat. The soy meat was really tasty, and I think 3 pieces was a good amount. The salad was much larger than I expected so I felt satisfied, and the dressing was really tasty. My boyfriend ordered the taco rice, which he liked but said it wasn't the best. It did come with avocado, which is not super common and was a nice touch (especially if you're missing avocado like we have been while in Japan!).
Read morePros: Big portions., Location convenient.
Cons: Pricy.
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TheoD.
Points +125
Lovely - Edit
We went here about 5 times. Lots of gluten free options and nice dishes. I love everything on the menu. And the staff is also very nice!
Read morePros: Gluten free dishes , Lovely staff
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lildumpling
Points +368
Lovely atmosphere & food - Edit
We went here for lunch before strolling around Nishiki market. Really nice atmosphere and staff were super friendly. They have a good selection of savoury and sweet dishes. We had the mushroom hayashi rice and taco rice. Both were great but loved the taco rice!
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DelboyWilson
Points +186
Lovely vibe and tapas-like dishes - Edit
Had a selection of vegan, gluten-free dishes. The corn chips, Spanish omelette and fried soy meat. All really great. Will return to try more
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Fattcatt
Points +588
Thank the lord for Ain Soph! - Edit
Matcha pancakes sooo good and so filling!
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roisinryan
Points +53
Good food but disappointed given the amazing reviews - Edit
I was really excited to try this place given all the amazing reviews on happy cow. I went for the mushrooms cooked in red wine served with rice. It was a good sized portion and tasty enough but didn't blow me away. Maybe I should have ordered a different dish! A little expensive too - 1300 for a medium sized portion.
Read morePros: Varied options for veggies, Friendly staff , Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Underwhelming food , A little expensiveness
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fabiennedemmer
Points +512
Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had! Such a gem! - Edit
Best vegan food in town
Read morePros: Tasty vegan food, Friendly staff
Cons: Nothing :)
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rosemaya
Points +24
One of the best - Edit
Best vegan meal I had in a long time. Freshest vegetables, elegant presentation, great service. I had the pancake set meal and all three dishes were superb. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: All vegan. Large variety.
Cons: Expensive.
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tiritiri
Points +13
Just awesome! - Edit
A truly wonderful restaurant! The food itself was really delicious, and there was plenty of variety on the menu. We loved how they took the time to include some backstory into some of dishes and ingredients in general. The atmosphere was very cosy and warm, not a hard place to get comfortable in. The staff were all very accommodating and indulged our poor Japanese.
Read morePros: Everything
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ReiAmber
Points +3228
was excited to try as I'm a big fan of the chain - Edit
I go to the Ain Soph chain in Tokyo often, so was stoked to try this place.
Read moreAbsolutely loved the hot orange drink. It was just to die for. The chips and salsa were also outstanding.
Green curry was overly salted and the cheese was strangely sour. Organic Table by Lapaz in Tokyo does a much better one with more realistic paneer.
Taco rice was good, not the best I've ever had, but it improved as leftovers the next day (actually they told me they don't do leftovers but would wrap them up special for me, which was really kind).
I actually had never tried the pancakes at their other branches and...I didn't like them! They were so eggy and realistic, which I don't like about real non-vegan pancakes. However, conversely, if you want real-tasting pancakes, oh boy, you'll love this place. I did like the soy cream but overall the pancakes at Mumokuteki hit the spot more for me personally. My mom, however, adored the pancakes at Ain Soph Journey (she's not vegetarian).
There were hits and misses but I'd go again. It's down the street from Mumokuteki so if too crowded, I'd try Journey.
Pros: Hot orange drink and chips and salsa were so good, Nice atmosphere, Kind staff
Cons: Some dishes need work (green curry)
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misusyaya
Points +510
Matcha Pancakes - Edit
Well as a matcha lover, the matcha pancake tasted just alright for me :/ It was too sweet I felt sick just after a few bites.
Read moreHowever, the INKA Herb Coffee Latte was delicious~ if you’re in the area, you can chill here for an afternoon tea :)
Pros: Nice Location, Friendly Service, English Menu
Cons: Expensive
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carlinliam
Points +26
Great Spot - Edit
A very nice location, with a very cozy & cute inside. Food was incredible.
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MrMcBlaster
Points +44
Fairly priced and tasty - Edit
Great place to grab a feed. Had the green curry and was pretty large for a Japanese serving. Nice helpful staff. Relaxing and spacious venue that’s a nice respite from the hectic chaos just outside the door. Highly recommended
Read morePros: Well priced, Good sized serves, Relaxing
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polkie
Points +46
Delicious! - Edit
Really great all vegan, related to the American style burger one in Tokyo but totally different.
Read morePros: All vegan , Fresh and super yum!!!
Cons: Bit expensive but nothing outrageous , Did forget my drink second time but all good.
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jm1975
Points +63
Great salad, curry and fantastic gluten-free deserts - Edit
Try the green curry or the taco bowl. But leave some room for desert. We ordered the Creme brûlée, the cheesecake and also the chocolate cake (all gluten-free) and all of them where outstanding. Apparently, the vegan pancakes are amazing, but as they are not gluten-free, I did not try them.
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MarthaCox
Points +26
Fantastic vegan food! Amazing salad - simple but with a great light dressing and fresh ingredients. - Edit
Friendly staff and wonderful food with adorable interiors
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Emilieomeara
Points +168
awesome pancakes - Edit
The macha pancakes are TO DIE FOR. Best thing ive ever eaten.
Read moreThe lunch options were ok, ‘nachos’ had 3 corn chips but i guess its trying to be healthy. Still delicious.
But the pancakes omg..
Pros: pancakes
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YokeMunLim
Points +1040
I love the pancakes - Edit
The desserts here are to die for. My favorites are the pancakes and cheesecakes. Savory dishes are standard macrobiotic fare with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and healthy food. Honestly I think the savory food could be a little more exciting but I would recommend this place for its extremely convenient location and decent food. Staff are accommodating and friendly too.
Read morePros: Fresh, healthy food , One of the best places for desserts , Convenient location
Cons: Expensive
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Cbellison
Points +39
Lovely spot for healthy vegan lunch - Edit
Really good food. My husband had the tomato soup and I had the tortilla dish. The dessert all looked amazing. The teas were really good also - I was recommended the ginger tea which was different to what I imagined, but really good. They make a herb water daily (which you can help yourself to)which was strawberry, cranberry, pineapple and mint when we visited, which was really good!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Amazing food and drinks
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NicoleRaynor
Points +32
Delicious freshly cooked food - Edit
Yummy meals and a good atmosphere. Slightly slow service due to being full but very welcoming and helpful staff. We will certainly check out the other restaurants in the Ain Soph chain whilst we’re in Japan.
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