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Japanese
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Specialty gyoza shop with a separate English vegetarian menu available by request. Menu includes vegan vegetable, freeze-dried tofu and yuba gyozas as well as vegan chocolate banana dessert gyoza. Open Mon 4:00pm-10:30pm, Wed-Fri 4:00pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-10:30pm.
175 Reviews
First Review by zoeandflopsy
Clairesafa
Points +51
So tasty - Edit
We tried to go there twice but there was always a long waiting line. We finally entered the third night and it was wonderful, very tasty food and kind service. Had a very good time. I particularly loved the mushroom risotto gyoza (not vegan but vegetarian!). Recommend!
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Kind staff
Cons: Long waiting
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TreyaLin
Points +110
Good choice for vegetarians but limited options for vegans - Edit
It’s in the downtown and opens till late (11pm), so if you are a vegan/vegetarian and wanna grab some local food at night, it’s one of the option.
Read moreThe place was very busy and the staff was very friendly. The most impressive thing is that they have a “no meat menu” of gyoza and sides and have marked the dairy products in the dish if there is any.
I would say it’s a pretty vegetarian friendly place with 5 choices of gyoza available. However, there is only one type of gyoza for vegans which is tofu wrapped in yuba (soymilk skin), so it means you are not having the traditional style of Gyoza. I’m really confused, is it really that difficult to make gyoza with only veggies as fillings ???? I have tried quite a few place of gyoza in jp but haven’t found the taste I’m thinking of.
Anyway, the draft beer, side dishes ( I ordered the bean sprouts salad and it tasted pretty good! Good for beer) and yuba gyoza all tasted very good. I didn’t think of soymilk skin and tofu can make such interesting gyoza before. I ordered another two portions after I tried the first one.
But I really need to point out that the vegetarian options are far more expensive than traditional gyoza. For example, I found that the most popular pork gyoza costed only 600 yen for 12 pieces, but the vegan yuba gyoza costed 430 yen for only 4.... so I have to pay much more than meat eaters. I might understand the reason for high price but I still feel a bit unhappy about that.
After all I had a pretty good time having my supper here. I hope my review and photos can help other vegans traveling in Kyoto :)
Oh by the way, there is also a chocolate banana gyoza as dessert for vegans, but I didn’t feel like having sweet stuff then so I didn’t order it.
I might score this place 3.5.
It’s a good place to chill at late night for vegans in this area ( considering most vegan place in Kyoto close very early like 8pm) I might go there if I hangout late in this area. The vibe in the place is pretty good. I only wish the vegan options could be more various and the price could go down a bit.
Pros: vegan/vegetarian menu (a few gyoza and sides), Dairy products marked clearly., Lovely staff and accept unionpay
Cons: Expensive (especially compared with meat menu), Limited options (especially for vegans)
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Geektesse
Points +84
Delicious with nice staff - Edit
Place was well visited when we were there. I had two types of Gyoza, fried tofu and a coke as a set for 1400 yen (without tax), and chocolate gyoza as dessert. The staff was very friendly. The food itself was very tasty, however it is quite expensive as the price tags are only without tax.
Read moreHas an English menu that lists what is vegan and vegetarian.
Pros: Many (for japan) vegan and vegetarian options , Tasty food , Friendly staff
Cons: Not cheap (as is all Kyōto I guess)
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totor_le_castor
Points +48
Satisfying vegan options - Edit
Greated by a friendly and cheerful staff which all speak at least a bit of english.
Read moreThe food was very tasty, quickly served and the staff were helpful. This is a great place to go with your omni friends.
Vegan options are clearly indicated on the menu. Only one vegan gyoza but several sides to fill up on.
There was a line when we arrived but overall it was a short wait.
Pros: Friendly and knowledgeable staff., Great for a mixed group, Vegan dessert gyoza
Cons: Just one savory vegan gyoza
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lulu1234
Points +78
Delish - Edit
Am not allowed to make it 5 stars as they serve meat too. Large choice for veggies, not as much for vegans but well worth a visit. The veggie menu is separate. Staff are a delight. You’ll get gyoza you won’t get anywhere else. Have the banana and chocolate gyoza! Yum!
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Claudi_Mah
Points +21
Amazing!! - Edit
Best gyozas ever and they have a seperate vegetarian menu. Loved it! Try the chocolate filled ones, they’re awesome. Make sure to reserve a table or allow some extra time as it’s very popular.
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ikarus
Points +60
Ein absolutes Muss - Edit
Das Restaurant war sehr gut und kann ich nur weiter empfehlen! Schon als wir zur Tür herein kamen, wurden wir sehr herzlich empfangen und fühlten uns direkt willkommen. Die Karte hält erstaunlich viele vegetarische als auch vegane Optionen bereit, auch in ganzen Menüs erhältlich. Preislich ist es in Ordnung und das leckere Essen, so wie die netten Mitarbeiter auf jeden Fall Wert.
Read morePros: Gutes Essen , Auswahlmöglichkeiten, Schöne Atmosphäre
Cons: Tax + 8% werden noch draufgerechnet
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AbbyMcNeill
Points +127
Popular place! - Edit
Line out the door, waited for 10-20 mins but sooo worth it!! They were so kind and fast with service! Only 1 vegan gyoza option but it was all I needed! They did have a vegan desert gyoza as well, delicious!!
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Sylantide
Points +40
LE rendez-vous des touristes... - Edit
Le staff est adorable et très accueillant, toujours disponible pour aider et conseiller.
Read moreLe choix végétarien est plus important que le vegan mais ce dernier a le mérite d'exister. Attention néanmoins, impossible de manger vegan si, comme moi, vous êtes allergique à l'ail et à l'oignon. Les gyoza fromage-champignons que j'ai dû prendre du coup étaient très bon.
Les portions sont assez petites pour les gros mangeurs.
L'endroit est assez petit et l'attente aux heures de repas devient vite assez longue.
Seul vrai point négatif pour moi, l'endroit était entièrement rempli de touristes, on est très loin des petits restaurants typiques où l'on mange dans un silence agréable avec les japonais, la soirée a été très bruyante...mais ce n'est nullement la faute du restaurant.
Pros: Accès handi-accessible, Staff très chaleureux
Cons: Bruyant , Attente parfois longue
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BroT27
Points +162
Tasty food and friendly people - Edit
The staff is very friendly and helps selecting the right food for you. Vegan options are limited but perfect sufficient and tasty!
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Yueeie
Points +31
Amazing vegan gyoza! - Edit
Cute little place with amazing vegan gyoza, quite a variety of options!
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ChurchOfSeitan
Points +984
Nice food and beer - Edit
The vegan gyoza was nice with the ”spicy miso” paste, and beer was a plus. Long line but staff was nice and service inside was pretty fast. Good place to go with meat eater friends. Really popular with tourists which felt a little weird haha
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panka
Points +57
La comida es buena, pero cara - Edit
Tienen varias opciones vegetarianas o veganas y su sabor esta muy bien.
Read moreEl staff es muy amigable y alegre.
Las porciones son pequeñas, especialmentel la opcion vegana dulce (caro para el tamaño)
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GreenChris21
Points +70
Great atmosphere - Edit
Veggie options were good. Nice staff and delicious beer. However the veggie options are a different style of Gyoza. The pork/shrimp Gyoza are fried and look delicious. Unfortunately they use pork oil to fry them. It would be great if they had veggie fried Gyoza. So actually you are not getting the original fried style Gyoza here.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere
Cons: Veggie options not original style
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SimoneSif
Points +984
disappointed - Edit
food was bland in flavor and also burned. staff was friendly though. not a lot of vegan options.
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LauraWagner
Points +110
Really nice - Edit
It’s a nice place with really good vegan dishies. The gyozas are so good ! You can also take a beer and tofu !
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KhadijahJones
Points +247
Great food and friendly staff! - Edit
As soon as we walked in we were greeted, and once we let them know we were vegan they took their time to show us everything we could eat. Everything was yummy and we left full and happy.
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LochanaPerera
Points +29
Really nice vegan gyoza - Edit
Yubagyoza (tofu wrapped in soy milk skin) and the chocolate and banana gyoza were really nice.
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LaokoonRT
Points +59
Friendly staff, great menue - Edit
Great food and a very friendly staff. The separate vegetarian and vegan menue makes ordering really easy.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, great food
Cons: A little expensive
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mainemaine01
Points +838
Lovely staff and good food - Edit
Such a nice restaurant. Staff is really friendly and the food is great. The separate vegetarian makes it really easy to order. Could have more vegan options though and it gets a bit pricy if you feel really hungry
Read morePros: Nice staff, Separate vegetarian menu, Delicious
Cons: Could have more vegan options, Portions could be bigger
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MylesCampbell
Points +33
Awesome - Edit
Great vego menu Gyoza. Friendly and helpful staff
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bekpalmet
Points +20
Clearly labelled vegan amd veg options - Edit
I'm long term vegetarian, trying to be vegan but struggling whilst travelling in Japan with a partner who wants to eat Japanese cuisine. This place was a welcome relief to find as there is a separate non meat and fish menu with vegan options clearly labelled, including a vegan dessert option. It's a fast food type establishment so better for an informal meal rather than a proper sit down affair. Also serve alcholic drinks. Staff are very friendly and don't rush you, even when place is busy. We sat at the bar
Read morePros: Multiple vegetarian options, Some vegan options, clearly labelled, Cheap
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marinedomine
Points +11
Les meilleurs gyoza que j'ai mangé - Edit
Petit restaurant très sympa, à l'accueil chaleureux et où j'ai pu dégusté de savoureux gyozas végétariens en plat principal et en dessert: les gyozas banane chocolat sont véganes et délicieux.
Read morePros: Personnel charmant et attentif , Qualité de la nourriture
Cons: Un poil cher pour les options végétariennes
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emeve
Points +129
Only one vegan dumpling - Edit
A little disappointed because they only have 1 vegan dumpling. Well 2 if you count a dessert one.
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BethanyRoeth
Points +472
Cute and fun place - Edit
The vegan set is a good value for price. I had the Shibazuke and Yuba gyoza with French fries and a draft beer. The Yuba was my favorite, but I love tofu skin. I sat at the bar, which was cozy and the staff was really great and nice. I had planned to try the dessert gyoza but I was too full after all the food (and a second beer!)
Read morePros: Good value for price , Friendly and helpful staff, Cozy
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Rachel4Animals
Points +192
Better Out There - Edit
There is definitely better vegan gyoza out there. I had the one vegan gyoza option (yuba gyoza). The soy milk skin is probably what ruined it for me. It wasn't like any vegan gyoza I've ever tasted. The same with the dessert vegan chocolate banana gyoza option. It was bland and didn't have much sweet taste to the chocolate. Luckily it isn't expensive so it didn't feel like I wasted money. But I was definitely disappointed and left hungry.
Read moreStaff are friendly and speak English. I was actually surprised to see basically all foreigners at this gyoza place. No Japanese. Seems like it's probably not a first choice for the locals. I can understand why.
Pros: Friendly staff, Price
Cons: Limited Seating, Limited Options
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MadeleineCox
Points +156
I’ve had better - Edit
Two types vegan dumplings, including one desert (banana and chocolate). Also has Fried tofu, French fries, bean sprout salad and vegetable salad. Waited in line for an hour and ten. Honestly not really worth the wait but limited vegan options late at night.
Read morePros: Open late, Friendly staff and good atmosphere
Cons: Long wait, Not a huge selection , Taste wasn’t great
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