Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Est. March 2025. Fully vegan restaurant near Nijo Castle. Offering different kinds of ramen with obanzai vegetables. Japanese sake is recommended. Open Fri-Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm, Fri 5:00pm-7:30pm. Closed Mon. Last orders are taken at 2pm.
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16-3 Nishinokyo Nagamotocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8421
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Last update on 26 Oct 2025 by ayataro
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Added by Tsukimi on 04 Apr 2025
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16 Reviews
First Review by Vannish
ilex
Points +30
So delicious, a true gem - Edit
I ate here for dinner (around 18.30), and Google shows they seem to be open for a dinner service as well. The food was delicious, a series of 6 homemade pickles and then a hearty bowl of ramen, with a shot of homemade apple cider vinegar to cut through the broth. I had the miso ramen which was beautiful, but they had some more adventurous offerings also and had this not been my last day in there area I would have easily returned. Dining is intimate but casual with bar seats where you can watch your dish assembled and they have a fully English menu. I had some lovely conversations, they are so kind and lovely. Truly was a wonderful dining experience i can't recommend enough.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-01
Pros: Tasty, Easy set menu, Fabulous staff
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AntonioCunha
Points +20
Amazing overall experience - Edit
Between the very reasonable price, decent selection of dishes, amazing food and extremely welcoming staff, this is a place that deserves a try. They were the perfect picture of what hospitality is and watching the chef taking extreme care with the presentation of each individual piece and dish just made it all the better. Give them a go, it is worth it. I'd recommend the black sesame! Oh, by the way, no queue and quite calm and relaxing atmosphere, to get away from the hub hub of all the tourists!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-30
Pros: Price, Taste, Staff
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TomPettyBreaksHearts
Points +34
Amazing. Must try in Kyoto. - Edit
I implore anyone in Kyoto to give this place a try. Amazing food, friendly owners. Best meal we had in Japan, even according to my non vegan partner.
Read moreEach meal comes with a set of 6 small appetizers, which were great. And a small glass of homemade apple cider vinegar drink, which was fantastic. And the main event, the ramen, hands down best I've ever had. The owners clearly put a lot of care and love into the meals, and it shows.
Pros: Fantastic food, Great staff, Reasonably priced
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Nancy Cadet
Points +1142
Vegan and Delicious - Edit
It’s small and only open for lunch but we luckily got counter seats and a fantastic meal on a Saturday - along with a fun conversation with host Aya-san and a few friendly words with his father, the expert ramen chef.
Read moreThe lunch set includes 6 tasty appetizers, tea, healthy apple cider vinegar drink and a choice of ramen noodles and sauces. We tried the spicy ramen with sesame and the miso noodles. Definitely inventive and tasty. There are lots of drink options on the menu, from sake to amazake to soy milk or fruit syrups.
Directions : about 2 blocks north of Niko JR Station, past the giant Lucky Sun (?)pachinko parlor.
Pros: Choices of ramen (black pepper, chili, traditional, Generous servings, Fresh and unusual
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cma369
Points +30
Excellent!° - Edit
If you’re vegan or vegetarian and anywhere near Nijo Castle, Ayasai Vegan Restaurant is absolutely worth the short walk.
Read moreI had the tomato-based ramen, while my partner chose the miso version. Both were delicious—though I’ll admit, my partner’s broth was a touch more flavoursome than mine! The six small appetisers that came with the meal were equally delightful.
The owner, Aya, is a wonderful host—friendly, passionate, and clearly dedicated to serving healthy, high-quality food.
Highly recommended!
Pros: Great food, Friendly service, Great food!
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dylanwag
Points +70
Amazing Ramen and Sake spot! - Edit
Amazing Ramen and Sake! One of the best ramens I’ve had so far in Japan! The set menu is a great deal and I would recommend this place to anyone in or visiting Kyoto! Also very friendly staff!
Read morePros: Lots of different ramen options, Friendly staff, Set menu deal
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lprovenzano
Points +38
Delicious Ramen! - Edit
Some of the best ramen I’ve had in Japan. A great spot run by a father and son, who are so kind and welcoming. Also the prices are unbelievable for the quality and amount of food you receive.
Read morePros: The food, The atmosphere, The meal deal
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RappePauline
Points +55
So good ! - Edit
Full vegan ramen restaurant. It's cheap : 1600 ¥ for a set with 6 apetizers, ice green tea and cider vinegar shot ramen of your choice. I picked 3 miso mixed and my husband saké one. It was really good. The goal of the owner is to propose nutritious, with no additive food and his father is the cook.
Read moreThey like talking and learning about your culture. We had a lovely time !
Pros: The quality of the food, The service, The price
Cons: A lot of vinegar taste
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greay
Points +17
A gem - Edit
The set meal is absolutely worth it. The small appetizers are incredibly varied & all delicious, the apple cider vinegar soda is excellent, and the variety & choices of 100% vegan ramen are incredibly enticing. I am tempted to go back and try all of them.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly environment
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LadyLaNYC
Points +54
Incredible Ramen and Hospitality - Edit
My husband and I stopped by here for lunch after visiting Nijō Castle. I had the black Sesame ramen set and my husband had the matcha ramen. Everything was exceptional. Ayataro and his father were so charming and hospitable. We had a delightful lunch and conversation. Highly recommended!!! Thank you for a delicious meal!
Read morePros: Incredible, delicious, unique menu, Exceptional service and atmosphere , Gorgeous presentation
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thisisdaku
Points +18
Great vegan ramen and a cozy, inviting atmosphere - Edit
Easily one of the best restaurants we visited in Japan! It’s a small family run place with a very friendly owner, who was open to talk and spoke English as well. The food and drinks were all vegan, low on calories, delicious and every meal included a free appetizer plate.
Read moreHIGHLY recommended, we will definitely come back!!
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-14
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Mrs.Kamelin
Points +2172
Love this place - Edit
This place offers a wonderful vegan ramen experience in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The black and green ramen we tried were both superb. We also enjoyed the unique cold tea, vinegar juice, and flavorful appetizers. A truly lovely spot for delicious vegan ramen in Kyoto.
Read morePros: Friendly owners, Food, Food
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Chris.Buchanan92
Points +13
Brilliant food and service. Menu is 100% vegan - Edit
This place is amazing!! Best vegan meal I’ve had in Kyoto. Everything on their menu is 100% vegan - the lunch set I had was incredible! Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff as well.
Read moreNo matter where you are staying in Kyoto, this place is definitely worth the trip!
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necius
Points +506
The BEST ramen - Edit
Let's start with the food. The ramen was amazing and the appetisers we received as part of the set were phenomenal. The vibe was absolutely on point. The service was so friendly, they had an English menu and the English of the staff was more than good enough to tell us about the food we were eating and to discuss the finer points of beginner sake vocabulary.
Read moreI only wish they were open for dinner. I'm not normally a day drinker, and while I was very pleased to knock back one and a half glasses of sake after a delicious lunch, I might be willing to drink a bit more in the evening, if they were open.
Pros: Amazing food, Friendly service, Great vibe
Cons: Not open for dinner
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Tsukimi
Points +7088
Excellent experience - Edit
The food and service were absolutely fantastic. Had a nice chat with the owners while enjoying a very tasty black pepper sesame ramen. I love that they serve several small veggie dishes and a vinegar drink before the ramen.
Read moreAlso, I love that the soup is very light, not oily, and that they dont use any artificial colourings, flavours, etc.
It's a very unique concept.
I'll be back for the matcha ramen!
They are planning on adding cold noodles during summertime as well.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-21
ayataro
Thank you for coming! I'm glad you enjoyed it
Read moreWe will continue to strive to create a restaurant where everyone can enjoy their meals with peace of mind.
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Vannish
Points +16
Great food, friendly staff - Edit
Great experience.
Read moreThe ramen variety is quite original. I had the pepper variety, it tasted distinctively of pepper without being overwhelming. The rice side dishes are both very affordable and delicious.
Aya-san is extremely friendly and even taught us some Japanese words in the Kansai dialect.
Aya-san おおきに, we'll come again some day.
Pros: Staff friendliness, Food, Ambience
ayataro
Thank you for visiting our restaurant! We are happy that we were able to have a wonderful time with you!
Read morePlease come back again!
looking forward to it!
おおきに！！From the owner, Aya
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