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
XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3213
Vegan fusion cuisine in a cozy atmosphere - Edit
Vegan fusion cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, located near major attractions and shopping streets. I enjoyed the salad and deli plate, which came with a massive serving of salad and fried veggies, onion dressing, rice, karaage, and soy cutlet. You can add on sides or a drink for a reasonable price. Their white wine was light and refreshing on a hot day. Prices are OK by Kyoto standards.
Read moreService could've been a bit friendlier though, as my waitress came around a few times, appearing quite impatient, as I was deciding on my order.
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mairoarde
Points +96
Cool! - Edit
Hamburguesa vegana y una sopa de maiz muy sabrosa, el staff era cool y se sentía una vibra especial. Si volvería.
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nerdyness
Points +52
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Rare find of a good vegan burger in Kyoto 🍔😋😍👍
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tatotherogue
Points +302
I can see why it's top rated! - Edit
The atmosphere was great, the food was amazing and service was so quick! I got the Cheese burger and kara-age to share with my partner, both were incredible, but prepare for a messy meal! I also got the 'Chorus' tea, and it was divine. A wonderful experience all round.
Read morePros: Fast service, Great location, Friendly staff
Cons: Limited seating, Limited opening hours
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ginataylor
Points +147
Basic - Edit
Very basic western inspired vegan food. We had the green curry and the soy chicken cutlet burger. The curry was very plain. The burger was big and overly saucy. The choice of set includes about 6 fries and a glass of beer. The set was confusing and not clearly explained.
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TomRajagopalan
Points +646
Amazing food in a cosy restaurant - Edit
So glad we managed to try Ain Soph when in Kyoto, the food was incredible and brought out fast!
Read moreThe karaage was really delicious as was the dipping sauce, the teriyaki fried tofu was also incredible and altogether really filling.
Being able to get a soya matcha latte was also just the cherry on the cake.
Can see why they are so highly rated, would 100% recommend if you can make it!
Pros: Amazing food, Lovely staff
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Paterin07
Points +47
Really Nice - Edit
We were here today and tried both burgers, the chicken nuggets, and the strawberry pancakes. Everything was very good and delicious. The staff was very friendly😄
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leahxruss
Points +98
Yummy burgers. - Edit
Burgers were delicious and some of the best matcha !!
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Jennidaca
Points +1607
Very varied menu - Edit
We really enjoyed the food we tried here. The dessert was amazing and everything was delicious.
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ohyescg
Points +58
Favourite place in Japan - Edit
The food is glorious here. Visited twice at lunch time and no queue. Tried a lot of the menu with my partner and everything was fantastic. Cannot recommend it enough!
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MinervaG
Points +1901
Decent food. Nothing special. - Edit
The food was decent. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't special. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.
Read morePros: All vegan
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מירב.בן.יצחק
Points +26
Excellent and delicious - Edit
A quiet and pleasant place, the dish we ordered was fresh and simply delicious!! We took the hamburger with chips, there are also desserts that look excellent but we didn't get to taste, we'll save it for the next time we come back. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Tasty, Fresh, Quiet
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LauraWinston
Points +82
Yum! - Edit
Had a great burger and fried “chicken”
Read moreAt this spot. Limited drinks menu.
Pros: Burgers , Fried chicken
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Takadoshika
Points +128
A cute little restaurant - Edit
we went here for a cute little date as its super cute on the outside and in, the food is super tasty! with quite a few options and deserts. The pancakes are super good!
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emkoi
Points +2618
Decent dinner - Edit
[Visited June 2024]
Read moreShared a vegan cutlet, a rice bowl with soy meat, and pancakes. The food was good, but it didn’t stick out to me as amazing. The rice bowl was a bit small. Despite this, it’s a pretty decent option in Kyoto.
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GiulianaZanoni
Points +178
Great vegan option - Edit
Great burger and teriyaki chicken bowl.
Read moreThe Karaage was sooo good, juicy and crunchy.
A little bit on the pricey side
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DavidMullins
Points +38
Best Vegan Burger in Japan - Edit
I stumbled on this place and it was a pleasant surprise. Great place friendly staff and the food is as good as it looks in the photos.
Read morePros: The staff very friendly , The food is yum, Nice venue
Cons: Nothing to dislike
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Kitao
Points +21
Des burgers quoi - Edit
Nous voulions découvrir comment pouvaient être adaptés des burgers au Japon. Nous avons été déçus. Les burgers étaient bons mais sans plus. Rien d'original. C'est plutôt cher en plus. Nous avons testé leurs "escalopes" et autres viandes de soja : ici encore pas de plaisir particulier à les manger. Le personnel et l'ambiance étaient très accueillants par contre. Globalement nous sommes surtout déçus car nous en attendions plus vus les commentaires et les prix !
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RemcoKnijpstra
Points +1527
Delicious vegan burger - Edit
We came here to have some dinner, the restaurant was actually about to close up, but still allowed us to come in and eat. The food was delicious and I was so glad to be able to eat in a fully vegan restaurant in Kyoto, since eating vegan in Jaoan can be a challenge sometimes. The staff was friendly and the food tasted great.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Delicious food, Friendly staff
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Franky46
Points +42
Oishii - Edit
Fantastic finding a fully vegan restaurant in Kyoto. Teriyaki soy-chicken was great with a beer, and my takeaway burger and fries were super satisfying later on.
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu, Warm and welcoming atmosphere
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yungveg17
Points +1565
Really satisfied the burger/fry craving - Edit
We liked both our burgers, and I was a big fan of the soy cutlet one. The fries were just okay but we'd been craving a bit of western food and it hit the spot. Would definitely go back #Veganuary
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tatiputz
Points +26
okay-ish - Edit
I unfortunately had an okay-ish experience. The staff was polite, nothing to complain about them! I ordered pancakes, but they did not taste like pancakes at all. it was as if I was eating bread with sweet toppings. I payed about 1900yen for those 2 "pancakes", so I had really high hopes for it.
Read moreAlso, the place was kind of run-down, which didn’t make the experience enjoyable.
I unfortunately wouldn't recommend eating here😒
Pros: whipped cream
Cons: "pancake" taste, price
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patchylacow
Points +168
lunch!! - Edit
sold out of the tofu omelet i was hoping to get! got the soy cutlet burger & iced matcha!! burger tasted like what i imagine a chicken sandwich would be like
Read moreCons: card fee
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JoelTL
Points +138
Soul nourishingly good burgers. - Edit
Walking through the kyoto shopping district in the cold rain and decided to duck in for late lunch. New lease on life after trying both burgers and the banana pound cake. Don't feel guilty about reverting to standard western fare because this is not standard and needs to be tried!!
Read morePros: Burger quality, Service, Speedy
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KamepohS
Points +107
Vintage clothing, Vegan Burgers, what more could you want! - Edit
If you love great vegan food, affordable and accessible entrance & a delightful ambience, this is the place for you.
Read moreNot only are the staff delightful, but the food was to die for. I went for the cheese burger and it was a revelation. I would highly recommend this restaurant for delicious cuisine & a dining experience you will remember.
Tall people might find it a bit tricky to navigate the lower level, I am 5.9 and I needed to watch my head for light fittings. Make it work though, because the burgers are amazing.
Pros: The food was delicious., The venue has a unique charm & lovely staff, The location is central but very accessible
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VeganBloc
Points +22
Teriyaki Chicken on good recommendation - Edit
Sat at a shared table, where I met a cool couple from Texas. They recommended the Teriyaki chicken and the girl was totally loving the pancakes with ice cream and whipped cream. Decided on the Teriyaki chicken and was not disappointed. The reviews weren’t off, it’s delicious!
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helena2201
Points +78
Great burger and salad - Edit
Lovely stuff serving delicious meals. Burgrr was so juicy and salad was very filling.
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