Vegan
Chinese
Taiwanese
Casual restaurant specializing in Taiwanese cuisine, in particular herbal dishes and hot pot. Food is all vegan, no onion or garlic used. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Closed Sun.
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71 Reviews
First Review by lemurcat
SouthernmostVegan
Points +2040
Yum yum yum - Edit
After eating lots of healthy temple-style set meals, it was great to eat a la carte fried food. The fish fry, the karaage, and cutlet were outstanding.
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Kwr_
Points +1943
Anti-vax disinformation prominently displayed - Edit
We enjoyed our meal here but afterwards we noticed anti- covid vaccine disinformation prominently displayed in the washroom, which is dangerous and harmful to guests and employees. As a scientist, I find this type of disinformation highly concerning.
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Surprising that’s what you focus on saying in a review of a food establishment. And with what we know today, who would get the jab? It’s not a vax if you can still get it, it being the flu.
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MariaLaviola
Points +20
Cutest vegan gem - Edit
Meal was great, menu was all vegan and we had so many delicious bites, dessert was top notch
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-26
Pros: All vegan, Kind staff, Atmosphere
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Eeewwa
Points +1348
Lo más casero que probé en Kioto - Edit
Todo lo que probamos estaba muy rico, la anguila vegana es súper original. Un poco caro pero es todo casero y orgánico y esas historias y las chicas que lo llevan son majísimas.
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RügenWalter
Points +73
Very good - Edit
Small restaurant with tasty food and friendly stuff.
Read moreThe plum-juice was delicious
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-24
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Charnobyllie
Points +17
Fantastic - Edit
One of the best vegan meals I have ever had. Really friendly staff.
Read morePros: Healthy, Tasty, Soulfood
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MinervaG
Points +1749
Good food - Edit
I really enjoyed my dinner at Cafe Ren. It was packed with locals and we almost didn't get a seat, so I recommend making a reservation. I highly recommend the daily set meal, the soymeat cutlet meal and the spring rolls. They were delicious and packed with flavor.
Read moreWe had other items like the steamed dumplings, curry bun, sweet potato cheese and tofu donuts. Unfortunately the steamed dumplings had no flavor. The curry bun had flavor, but it didn't have as much as I would have liked though it was still good. The sweet potato cheesecake and tofu donuts were both good, however with the cheesecake, I didn't get the taste of sweet potato at all because it was overpowered by the chlorella which I feel was unnecessary.
Overall, nothing was bad. The dishes I didn't like so much were still good. However, the ones I did like, were amazing.
To top it off, the staff was incredibly friendly.
Pros: All vegan , Friendly staff
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Rica2203
Points +40
Very good food - Edit
I Had the Set meal which was 1.300 Yen. It was very delicious. I will Go there again.
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VeggiLulu
Points +3274
Delicious - Edit
This restaurant offers a great variety of vegan dishes. They have small dishes aswell as set meals.
Read moreEverything tastes very fresh.
The staff is friendly.
The food is decently sized and not pricey at all. (700¥ to 2300¥)
It is a good place to try a variety of delicious vegan food.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-18
Pros: Tasty, Variety, Friendly staff
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Sally Malanga
Points +64
Country cafe in cozy quarters - Edit
So glad to be welcomed into Cafe Ren. It's very tiny and the food is savory, varied and delicious. It is like eating at a good friend's house who is a great chef.
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Annalisa99
Points +24
Sehr viel auswahl - Edit
Viel auswahl, gutes essen und nettes personal. Die preise sind ein bisschen höher als in nicht veganen Resturats. Aber es lohnt sich.
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Arobed
Points +699
Loved it - Edit
Calming place with a great menu.
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jonnothebonno
Points +72
Great little find - Edit
Food was excellent, a nice little find on the streets of Kyoto with friendly staff. They also have a little shop of vegan / gluten free goodies for you to buy.
Read morePros: Healthy food, Friendly staff, Snack shop
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Usename
Points +22
Delicious Vegan In Kyoto - Edit
Down a tiny alley we found this delicious cafe. The food was amazing and the staff so friendly. Absolutely worth the effort of finding it! Highly recommend it.
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Nameless_Demon
Points +312
Lovely place & great food - Edit
Although it is called a vegetarian cafe, the selection of vegan options is quite wide. The staff was nice, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the food was amazing :)
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9151
Amazing food - Edit
Wow! This place is amazing. We came here for lunch. I ordered the Chinese dumpling hot pot. I also ordered the shojin curry steamed bun. The hotpot was delicious. The dumplings were filled nicely and I enjoyed all the sides that were served with them. The curry steamed bun was exceptional. I think I could live off these. Generous portion with the curry being perfect. My partner really enjoyed the Shojin curry set.
Read moreWe had a smoothie each too. My green one was incredible. I don’t know what was in it but flavour wise and consistency wise, perfect. My partner loved the blueberry one too.
Lovely staff and gorgeous decor.
Went twice! Tried the vegan eel plate and it was delicious.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-27
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IronJuice
Points +1445
Great Taiwan Japanese fusion - Edit
I liked their lunch special set meal, a solid option at a decent price, I also tried their steamed dim sum which failed to impress.
Read morePros: Great options, Great service, Decent price
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MickelVanSlobbe
Points +1527
Gezellig en goed - Edit
Gezellig en goed restaurant. Vriendelijk personeel. Heerlijk ijs
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NarayanDas
Points +279
Very tasty - Edit
I took set, little from each, and it was really good, especially "fish".
Read morePros: Taste, Very neat waiters
Cons: No so big variety
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Interface
Points +182
Cozy Atmosphere; Great Food - Edit
I was fortunate enough to have Cafe Ren nearby my hotel and visited early one morning.
Read moreI got the vegan eel bowl and loved it. It's got a delicate lemony flavor that was very enjoyable, and a super memorable presentation. The eel is a bit on the pricy end, but their other options are pretty reasonable.
They also offer takeaway bentos that I didn't get the chance to try.
I'd absolutely visit Cafe Ren again if I'm in that area of Kyoto.
(Review based on Spring 2024 visit)
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-03
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Jalan333
Points +503
Delicious vegan set menu - Edit
Closes at 8pm but they shut the doors for last orders at 7pm. We went in at 7.05pm cheekily and they didn’t send us away. Food was amazing. So much flavour and the fish side dish was just the best!
Read moreReally recommend the set menu but the hot pot also looked special.
The miso wasn’t the best sadly. Not sure why.
Pros: Set menu, Fish side dish, Quiet and friendly
Cons: Miso was an acquired taste
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PatJanzer
Points +100
Delicious! - Edit
If delicious had a name it would be Cafe Ren. We really loved the cosy little cafe and the staff. They were all so cute and friendly. The food was just amazing and the vegan desserts... Mhm.... You just have to try it!!
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TarraGreen
Points +81
Fresh and tasty - Edit
Had the “eel”, curry, buns and the apple almond cake. Everything was extremely fresh and delicious!
Read moreThe restaurant is small but the staff were lovely
I did order an iced coffee which was a bit ordinary but other then that I highly recommend this restaurant
Pros: Fresh, Tasty, Filling
Guest
Akari000
Points +711
Vegan eel bowl was AMAZING! - Edit
I used to eat eel before I went vegan, and their vegan eel bowl was exactly what I was used to eat..! I highly recommend to try it.🥹
Read moreMy bf ordered soymeat cutlet, cutlet was also super delicious.
Everything was just so perfect, thank you so much!! 🥹🙏🌱
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-22
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AnyaLatthe
Points +119
Cute place, nice food - Edit
We got the Soy cutlet bowl which was very tasty. Also got the curry dumpling and a vegetable dumpling. Dumplings took a while to come out but tasted pretty good.
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jessyekl
Points +218
Must try! - Edit
I meaaann…it’s amazing! Simple cafe with incredible food. The staff is very kind and helpful. I loved the vegan eel plate and wish I was able to try more! Can’t wait to come back soon.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Many options
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Clamavi
Points +28
Delicious food - Edit
A small place but the food is delicious, service is friendly, highly recommend !
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