Ovo
Japanese
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Ramen restaurant with a vegan ramen option. Please note that supplies run out earlier than closing time - going early is recommended. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.


Venue map for Ippudo Ramen - Shijo Karasuma
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27 Reviews

First Review by MaiaAbinzano

Maseratin

Points +32

Vegan
23 Jun 2025

Best ramen

Best ramen I've eaten in Kyoto. While they only had 1 vegan option, it's just that good that it doesn’t matter.

Pros: Great food, Short wait

Cons: Only 1 vegan dish, On busy days there might be a queue to get in

DMcCartney

Points +26

Vegan
14 Jun 2025

So good, we went a second time!

This is a gem, hidden in plain site. It's on a main road, but down a staircase that might be tricky to spot.

There is a ticket machine and it's a simple matter to select your meal and beverage, and to pay. This cozy place offers counters for individual diners, tables for two by the kitchen, and larger table in a connecting room.

The vegan ramen is amazing! The base is rich and creamy, the ramen cooked perfectly and loads of mushrooms and green onions, with a bit of a chili kick! Goes great with a cold beer!!

This is not an exclusively vegan place so it might not suit all diners.

Pros: Vegan ramen with extra mushrooms, Kirin beer, Super friendly staff

martint

Points +9016

Vegan
24 May 2025

Tasty vegan akamaru ramen

I think there is only one vegan option to choose from, but it is really good and with vegan protein. And on top of that, very cheap. Totally recommendable!

RachelJenkins

Points +2778

Vegan
24 May 2025

One DELICIOUS vegan option

Whilst there was only 1 vegan option on the menu, it was 10/10. Spicy and creamy broth and option to add extra mushrooms or for non vegans, a soft boiled egg.

Kaliyajames4

Points +144

Vegan
10 Apr 2025

Vegan ramen is available

It tastes delicious, with tofu and it costs less than 7 euros. A little bit spicy but not too much. Big portion.

almeeraizel

Points +76

Vegan
30 Mar 2025

Delicious ramen!

For real one of the tasties ramen I’ve ever had. It was spicy and creamy at the same time, so flavorful.

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-30

Pros: The bowl is huge

Cons: That’s the only vegan option

MichaelBuckley

Points +78

Vegan
28 Mar 2025

Pretty good vegan option

They have a vegan ramen with a soy-milk-based broth and tofu-based “pork”. The service was good but it wasn’t the best ramen we’ve had.

Pros: Helpful staff, Not busy, Central location

Cons: Not many options

Milk&Matcha

20 May 2025

Where was the best one you've had? Thanks!

AnjaEloiseLivaić

Points +104

Vegan
24 Mar 2025

The best ramen

The best ramen we had, this is out 4th in Japan😀 just be careful, red thing on top is a bit spicy, so remove it if you are not a fan

VeggiLulu

Points +3170

Herbivore
09 Feb 2025

Good vegan Ramen

Good and not overpriced Ramen in an stylish restaurant.
Friendly staff, well sized portions, quick service, good location.

Pros: Tasty and good portion size, Quick and friendly service

lisso420

Points +21

Vegetarian
06 Feb 2025

Hearty tasty vegan ramen!

Had the vegan ramen and it’s soooo good! Super quick service and polite staff😄

Pros: Creamy soup, Fresh vegetables, Big portion :)

Maxverm

Points +1258

Vegan
28 Jan 2025

Delish

4.4 great ramen and love the japanese service on my first day in jpn:) how the entire kitchen welcomes everyone entering and says goodbye. I dunno im saying its japanese but maybe only this chain.

Pros: Service

patchylacow

Points +168

Vegetarian
07 Jan 2025

good quick lunch spot

good ramen! really enjoyed the tofu in it! served tea with the meal!

Pros: quick service, english option on ordering kiosk

Cons: burnt my mouth, tea kinda tasted like mouthwash

Arobed

Points +699

Vegan
17 Nov 2024

Soo good

Creamy and filling with good toppings.

Tsukimi

Points +6584

Vegan
03 Nov 2024

Good ramen and new Mazemen!

Have been eating their akamaru ramen in Tokyo a few times. They are delicious!
We also tried the new mazemen they started this October. They were not bad but a bit too salty and I don't get why there's granola as a side. Sometimes I think in Japan shops who offer vegan options don't understand the plantbased diet. Things are thrown together randomly and often lack protein.😒But at least they are trying so 4 stars.

MirceaM

Points +48

Vegan
28 Oct 2024

Delicious vegan ramen

There is only one vegan option usually, and a second one now, while they are celebrating their 39th anniversary. We tried the regular one and it was amazing!

YaiNine

Points +55

Herbivore
26 Oct 2024

Perfecto!

Ideal este lugar!! Mi sueño era viajar a Japón, pero me preocupaba la comida porque soy vegana, gracias a este sitio he podido cenar ramen tradicional versión plant based!!!
El ambiente súper agradable, el servicio estupendo y la comida deliciosa!

Pros: La comida, El ambiente , La facilidad para pedir en otro idioma

bluekurisu

Points +28

Vegan
24 Oct 2024

Simply delicious

I've eaten a lot of vegan Ramen in the past few months, but I repeatedly come back to Ippudo. Easy to order, comparatively cheap and the broth is just godlike.

Pros: Extremely tasty vegan Ramen, Roibos Tea, Uncomplicated Ordering

Cons: Only one vegan option

SophieB1708

Points +72

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

ראמן טבעוני מעולה!!!

הראמן הטבעוני רק בסניף הספציפי הזה.
היה מעולה ואהוב גם על הלא טבעונים בקבוצה.
התאים גם לאשה בהיריון רק לבקש בלי נבטים.
לשים לב שהמנה חריפה מעט.

LialaLala

Points +27

Vegetarian
12 Sep 2024

Very goooood

Very good ramen butttt a little too spicy (i didn’t like spicy things at all) next time i’ll ask to make it not spicy! Very tasty!

binkyrudz

Points +19

Vegetarian
10 Sep 2024

Decent plant-based ramen

You order off the machine right by the entrance (easy to miss, it’s right by the door you come in through) and give your ticket to a member of staff.

Cold, refreshing rooibos tea is served (and you can help yourself to more) with meals.

The machine is in English but doesn’t describe the meals in detail, just the general name. Only one plant-based option and little customisation was available (compared with the meat options).

The ramen was pretty good. It took longer to arrive than my meat-eater partner’s ramen (but not too long), so I guess there’s less turnover of these meals.

The restaurant itself is down a flight of stairs, so not very accessible if you struggle with stairs.

Pros: English menu and ticket system, Plant-based meal

Cons: Venue not very accessible , Just one vegan option and little customisation

rtzu123

Points +315

Vegan
04 Sep 2024

Very good and cheap vegan Ramen

Vegan Ramen was very good. Price was low. You order at a machine, you can switch language to english. Vegan meal was clearly labeled. Meal size was also good.

Pros: Taste, Price, Meal Size, Clearly labeled

KevinErhart

Points +73

Vegetarian
01 Sep 2024

Very good vegan ramen option

Quick service, savoury soy-based soup, rich patty and complementary snacks and rooibow tea.

TerenceM

Points +965

Vegan
17 Aug 2024

Very good ramen

Very tasteful ramen, cheap comparatively to other venues in Kyoto.
We came around noon and there was no availability issue.

MatthijsMars

Points +20

Vegan
10 Jun 2024

Sold out

Went here twice this week and both times the vegan ramen was sold out...

hen-rich

Points +84

Vegan
28 May 2024

Very delicious Vegan Ramen

Very tasteful & delicious Ramen in a nice little restaurant.

lileo

Points +108

Vegan
01 May 2024

Great food at a good price

The vegan Ramen was amazing, and comparably cheap for Kyoto. Can definitely recommend going there! Be aware there are other Ippudo locations in Kyoto but this is the only one that offers the plant based Ramen.

MaiaAbinzano

Points +77

Vegetarian
17 Apr 2024

Muy rico

Al fin una opción vegana de ramen

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-17




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