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Serves meat, vegan options available. Ramen restaurant offering a few vegan items such as green curry and beet ramen. Address in Japanese: 259 舟木ビル 1F. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm.


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52 Reviews

First Review by EleanorG

Tfdez

Points +29

Vegetarian
07 Oct 2025

Delicious ramen

Two types of vegetarian ramen to choose from, which you can have hot or cold. I had the green curry ramen and it was delicious! You order from a screen right as you enter and the menu is available in English. The staff was very friendly, too. The place is small and you can either sit on a table for two or along the counter, so it's probably not suitable for bigger groups.

Updated from previous review on 2025-10-07

lkem1

Points +83

Vegan
04 Oct 2025

Didn't Enjoy the Soymilk Ramen

Some very odd choices of ingredients. Big pieces of lemon peel in my ramen which is not a pleasant flavour. The soymeat was half cold which was quite off-putting.

Also, the smell was not great - very much like boiled chicken.

That said my girlfriend said she would rate 4 stars and loved her green curry ramen.

Cons: Smell, Taste, Atmosphere

Jmpar

Points +26

Vegetarian
03 Oct 2025

Delicious vegan ramen

We had to wait shortly as the place is very popular. The vegan options were unique and so delicious! We tried the beet ramen. The food arrived quickly and it was one of the best ramen I had in Japan! The cooks had a good time and the vibe was really fun😄

Omnyan

Points +13

Vegetarian
15 Sep 2025

Restaurant with great vegan and vegetarian options

Restaurant with great vegan and vegetarian options. It was hands down the best food I had since I left the plane in Japan.
It also has very tasty options for omnivores, so the perfect place for a mixed group that wants Japanese food for everyone's taste.

Yorch67

Points +24

Vegetarian
14 Jul 2025

Delicious Vegan Green Curry

Being vegetarian in Japan is sometimes difficult if you can't read Japanese. Bassanova is an excellent choice if you're in Kyoto. Friendly staff, menu also in English and some excellent vegan choices such as the vegan green curry, just with the right level of spicyness.

random1523

Points +13

Vegetarian
13 Jun 2025

tasty

the ramen was amazing, the broth was so warm and everything tasted fresh.

tokyonick

Points +295

Vegetarian
05 Jun 2025

Tasty, filling

Loved it. Great food, super friendky service.

VeganDeathMath

Points +228

Vegan
05 Jun 2025

Pink!!

Perfectly passable ramen! Great if you're stumbling around with a buddy, but nothing to write home about other than the color!

VeggiLulu

Points +4050

Herbivore
25 May 2025

Pink Ramen

The vegan pink ramen looks and tastes really good. You can't taste the beet if you have a problem with that taste.
It tastes more like you 'normal' soy milk ramen with a slight spice.
Quick and friendly service but be prepared to wait for quite some time. I arrived at on an Sunday evening at 7:55 pm and was seated at 8:25. But you can order before being seated so I got my ramen shortly after taking a seat.

Pros: Colour, Taste, Portion size

Paula03

Points +26

Vegetarian
21 May 2025

Amazing vegan ramen

The staff was really friendly and we got our food really fast! We ordered both vegan options but with milk and it was delicious! The price was really fair (about 1600 if you don’t add anything). Can absolutely recommend!

Pros: Delicious vegan ramen, Frienely staff

Linivini

Points +222

Vegan
23 Apr 2025

Delicious vegan ramen!

I had the soy milk ramen and it was just delicious! The staff was very funny and there was no queue. Would definitely come again!

strugglingveggie

Points +17

Vegetarian
17 Apr 2025

Incredible Vegan Ramen

After struggling to find vegetarian food throughout our time in Tokyo then coming across this place in Kyoto was just incredible. We liked it so much we ate here two nights in a row with different choices from the menu and nothing disappointed. My partner had meat options which he was very happy with and I had the Thai Green Vegan Ramen and Soy Milk Vegan Ramen. I would eat here again and for such a reasonable price. Friendly staff with few tables for intimate vibe.

Pros: Food, Service, Price

Cons: Only 3 vegan options at the time I went, Not loads of tables so might be full

Alice97490

Points +35

Vegetarian
11 Apr 2025

Ramen roses

On trouve six sortes de ramen différents (trois étaient épuisés le jour de notre arrivée malheureusement), des gyozas et de la glace vegan… bref on avait le choix ! J’ai mangé de délicieux ramen roses. Une expérience à ne pas rater ! L’ambiance du restaurant : assez jeune avec peu de monde et du bon rap US dans nos oreilles

ksboydie

Points +52

Vegan
07 Apr 2025

Delicious vegan ramen!

We had the green curry ramen with soy chicken meat. It was so delicious. There are a number of vegan options. Highly recommend!

RobynN

Points +54

Vegan
28 Mar 2025

Amazing Thai green curry ramen

One of the best ramens I had in Japan - the vegan Thai green curry ramen. Different but delicious
Reasonably priced in small tucked away venue

bejitomu

Points +95

Vegetarian
12 Mar 2025

Awesome

Cheaper and not as crowded as other restaurants with vegan options in this area. We came for dinner and didn't need to wait. Besides vegan Ramen, we had vegan Gyoza and vegan ice cream. You can choose English at the order machine and the staff is helpful, too. I'll definitely come again.

Pros: Delicious, not crowded

Cons: Soy meat was a bit mushy and slimy

Scottinstamax

Points +40

Vegan
10 Mar 2025

Vegan ramen is DELICIOUS

I wish I could give this restaurant 5 stars-(I’m unable because that’s only allowed for fully vegan/veg restaurants on here). the vegan green curry ramen was so delicious and I can’t recommend enough if visiting.

Pros: Open on aMonday night when most places were closed, Friendly , Delicious

TamF

Points +26

Vegan
03 Mar 2025

5 stars! Amazing Ramen!

Both vegan ramen options were AMAZING! Beet ramen in particular is a must try

patchylacow

Points +168

Vegetarian
19 Jan 2025

CURRY RAMEN YAHOOOOOO

super yummy curry ramen! got their vegan curry ramen! a bit spicy super tasty! the soy meat scared me a bit (not bc i thought it was meat, the chef/server (there was only one guy working) assured me it was just soy meat)!! if i go back i will definitely get extra noodles added to my bowl bc they were cooked PERFECTLY!! also they were playing american nightclub music which i loved!!

Pros: english ordering kiosk , quick & polite service, accepts card

Cons: off putting looking soy meat

sbkitty

Points +28

Vegan
12 Nov 2024

Yummy

I got the beetroot ramen and I was pleasantly surprised. It was sooooo yummy and full of flavor. Would definitely recommend.

ThereSheGoes74

Points +17

Vegetarian
23 Oct 2024

Ramen in Kyoto

Loved it here, it’s in Nikishi Market and down a little corridor.
For me, hands down my best ramen experience in 2 weeks in Japan.
Some dishes are totally vegan, but I’m veggie, so added an egg and extra coriander. I opted for the green curry and it was delicious!
Great little place, nice staff and the most delicious ramen. The vegan noodles were so good.

gliese876d

Points +199

Vegan
16 Oct 2024

Superb food friendly staff

I was a little skeptical going in—you have to wind your way back through a hallway to get to this restaurant and then you order on an electronic kiosk. HOWEVER, I was unprepared for what followed! The staff was very friendly and brought your food to your table (including appetizers, drinks, and desserts) at the appropriate time, so not like counter service I expected when I saw the kiosk. And the presentation looked really nice. The vegan curry rice was the best meal I’ve had so far in Kyoto. The gyoza was good too. And the vegan ice cream (soy based) was so fabulous! Once again wasn’t expecting super awesome ice cream but they knocked it out of the ballpark. Perfect finish to the meal!

Pros: Clearly marked vegan options, Delicious curry, Delicious ice cream

MDugon

Points +61

Vegetarian
14 Oct 2024

Super friendly and delicious ramen

The owners were awesome and super friendly, ramen felt authentic and was filling and delicious.

priya40

Points +301

Vegan
11 Oct 2024

Delicious

Wonderful ramen, deliciously like gyoza and very friendly and helpful staff

BenJohnson263

Points +45

Vegetarian
19 Sep 2024

Pink Vegan Ramen is king

I had their Pink Vegan Ramen with extra Egg and Bamboo shoots and it rocked my world! They use wood ear fungus which I'd never even heard of and now want to try and find back home. The broth tasted like a rich red Thai curry. Top notch stuff.

Pros: The food, The food, The food

pookenlord

Points +41

Vegan
02 Sep 2024

vegan beetroot ramen

the vegan ramen were delicious

Pros: beetroot ramen, green curry ramen

Cons: music was a little annoying after a while

Kristinchikus

Points +155

Vegan
19 Aug 2024

Vegan Ramen

Delicious, but expensive, cozy place, good chef

Pros: Beetroot curry, Green curry

Cons: Price




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