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Vegan
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Take-out
Vegan restaurant offering Japanese home-style food, including a vegan bento set with two kinds of nori rolls, organic pasta with tomato and yuzu kosho sauce, ganmodoki tofu fritter, seasonal vegetables, miso soup, and apple kanten dessert. Gluten-free options are available on request. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-5:30pm. Closed Mon & Sun.
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3F Nagai Sangyo Building, 9-4 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, 616-8373
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Last update on 10 Sep 2026 by Guest
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Added by yuka32 on 10 Sep 2026
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4 Reviews
First Review by Tsukimi
Jess-Kay
Points +107
Very nice restaurant, great food and nice staff - Edit
There was only one menu available and it was wonderful. It had many flavours and was tasty and healthy and satisfying at the same time. Staff was very friendly. The view from the restaurant was entertaining and nice.
Read morePros: Taste, Variety, View
Guest
eembratt
Points +307
Ermine's - Edit
Would give more stars if I could, really delicious, especally the Ganmodoki, my new favorite tofu. Calm restuarant, nice vibes.
Read moreyuka32
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and five stars!
Read moreWe are especially happy to hear that you loved our ganmodoki and that it has become your new favorite tofu dish!
It means a lot to us that you enjoyed both our food and the peaceful atmosphere of our restaurant.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the HappyCow community. We hope to welcome you back someday!
Guest
Delzina
Points +96
Superior Food - Edit
Ermine’s kitchen was such a wonderful place. It overlooks the busy streets of Arashiyama but the peace you’ll find inside, takes you away from all of the chaos.
Read moreThe tofu (homemade) was the most superior I’ve ever tried. Everything on my plate actually made me slow my eating down to truly savour the many delicious and well thought.out flavours.
The sushi rice was so light and each part of the rolls… the vegetables, rice, walnuts, I could feel had be made with love. And when I spoke to the owners (two deeply warm and beautiful sisters) they confirmed how much care and attention they give to selecting the right ingredients.
Sadly I leave the region tomorrow. Otherwise I’d have made a special trip for lunch again! It really is the best tofu I’ve ever tasted. Slow down and enjoy every bite… I suspect you need to be someone who knows peace in your heart to know love on your plate and this was love on a plate 💚🌱🥦🥒
Updated from previous review on 2026-09-26
Pros: The homemade tofu 💚, The sushi 🍱 , The atmosphere and kindness
Cons: That they’re not close to my home 😩
yuka32
Dear Delzina,
Read moreThank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt review.
We still remember how slowly and thoughtfully you enjoyed each bite of your meal, and how happy we were when you told us that you were taking your time because everything was so delicious.
Your words truly touched our hearts. We put a great deal of care into choosing our ingredients and preparing each dish, so knowing that you could feel that care through our food means more to us than we can express.
It was also such a pleasure talking with you. We remember your warm smile and the lovely moments we shared.
Thank you for making our day so special. We hope our paths cross again someday!
With warmest wishes,
The sisters at Ermine’s Kitchen
Guest
Tsukimi
Points +8207
Okay - Edit
The food was nothing special and way overpriced. But it’s a tourist area so it can’t be helped I guess.
Read moreThe staff was very friendly tho.
Updated from previous review on 2026-09-23
yuka32
Thank you for visiting us and for sharing your feedback.
Read moreWe’re glad to hear that you found our service friendly.
We understand that our food and pricing may not be for everyone. We place a great deal of importance on the quality of our ingredients, including carefully selected Japanese rice, tofu, traditionally made miso and soy sauce, and other plant-based ingredients. Our dishes are prepared in small quantities with these ingredients in mind.
Thank you again for taking the time to visit us.
Guest
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