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Vegan
Japanese
Tea house also offering vegan cake and light food. No coffee or smoking. Sells hand-made art. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 24 Oct 2023 by amber126
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Added by Ayane on 20 Apr 2014
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110 Reviews
First Review by AlohaEigo
BeccaKessin
Points +42
Cute and Homey - Edit
I went right at opening, they may not open the doors at 11 on the dot, but be patient.
Read moreTasty scone and chai, and great cat crafts and art, proceeds from certain items go to a local cat charity.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-15
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Blaspheimear
Points +1318
Cute no-frills cafe - Edit
Came for some lunch while in the area and wanted to support a fully vegan business. As others have noted, you’re presented with a sign alongside the menu asking to refrain from using strong scents (due to what sounds like a staff member having an allergy/intolerance). There were two choices of hot food - a grilled soy rice bowl and a curry. The drinks menu is extensive with lots of tea to choose from. The grilled soy was very tasty and the curry flavourful. We shared a purple sweet potato cake to finish. There’s also a few items to buy, such as cat themed gifts (cat chopstick holders, pin badges) and food (we bought some vegan cookies). The owner was friendly and respectful; we wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-14
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SouthernmostVegan
Points +2198
Take-out / Take Away - Edit
They had limited options for take-out: soy meat and tofu. Both served with rice, raw vegetables, and pickles. They were delicious and simple, but portion was small compared to the high price. That’s why they only received 4 stars.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-10
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Buddhi
Points +844
Rude service! - Edit
Grilled soybean meat and Japanese curry were good. The vegan scone with jam and the hot chocolate were average.
Read moreThe service was very poor and felt discriminatory. I would never go back.
Pros: All vegan menu
Cons: All Rude service
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poivron
Points +682
Charm, grace, warmth, and excellence - Edit
This little restaurant offers excellent Japanese food. After sampling some of the top vegan restaurants in Kyoto, including two that were very high-end, I rank this one in the top two in terms of taste and as the top in terms of taste, warmth, and authenticity.
Read moreI have to say I am fed up with people who go to Japan without knowing anything about Japanese cuisine and then leave lukewarm reviews for the most authentically Japanese vegan restaurants. Authentic Japanese food is subtle. It doesn't overwhelm you with spices and flavourings. It may seem "bland" to someone who is eating it for the first time, but as you eat more and more of it, you will grow to appreciate its lightness and its delicate subtleties.
I went to Kitten Company three times during a six-day visit to Kyoto. First, I had black tea and chocolate cake. Then, I had a curry, which was wonderfully Japanese (it had the authentic Japanese curry-rice taste and presentation that I remembered from previous visits to Japan before I was vegan, and it somehow managed this while being authentically Indian as well). I also had scones, which were delightfully light and delicious. The third time, I had a sandwich followed by a soy-meat donburi, which were both excellent.
The owners are lovely, gentle people. They seem to be allergic to chemical scents, and they have signs both in Japanese and in English explaining this and asking guests to refrain from using anything with an artificial scent while in the restaurant. They are not rude about it, just firm. I really appreciated their gentle kindness. This restaurant was the most special place I visited in Kyoto, and I hope to have a chance to go back one day.
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-28
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fioraze
Points +120
cute & homely - Edit
as we walked in, i noticed how good it smelt with delicious spices. we had the curry which had a cute little face on the rice and todays special sandwich (a fresh eggplant and salad sandwich). they played good music and i kept shazaming the songs. the gentleman who served us was very kind
Read morereally cute vibe if you like cats
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-04
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angel99
Points +16
Was asked to leave before we ordered because I was wearing perfume - Edit
Don’t even bother with this place. This is the rudest I have been treated in 30 years of travel and no mention of it anywhere. After spending $30 on a cab and it’s 13 degrees. Very bad service
Read morePros: Nothing
Cons: Rude , Unreasonable policies , Not communicated with potential clients
poivron
It's generally a good idea to learn about the customs of a country before visiting. Wearing strong perfume is considered bad manners in Japan. Any body scent that others can detect is considered rude and inconsiderate. You are forcing others to smell something they don't necessarily want to smell, something that interferes with the smell of their food. The restaurant has the right to protect its other customers, who presumably also took some trouble to get there.
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DunderMuffin
Points +88
urige Location - Edit
Das Sandwich war gut. Freundliches Personal.
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SejaE
Points +61
Great affordable lunch in Kyoto - Edit
The soy meat bowl and iced peppermint tea were a perfect lunch!
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OdiliaClara
Points +28
Organic Café/Restaurant - Edit
This is actually my favourite restaurant in Japan so far. It’s very cozy and sweet and the food is amazing. Of course it’s not as „fancy“ as some Japanese Restaurants I’ve been to, but it’s quite homely and the food tastes homemade and fresh. They also have a few organic foods to buy, like crackers, tea, pasta, vegan milk and some ready made sauce or curry. Also, they have small felt cats made from cat hairs. I absolutely fell in love with them! On some dates a course is offered on making cat hair finger puppets. I wasn’t there for that, but I got a set for it with instructions, which seem to be quite easy to follow.
Read morePros: Good quality, tasty food., Kind staff and cozy place., Shop with handmade felt cats and organic foods.
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VeggiLulu
Points +4318
Cute and tasty but small portions for the price - Edit
There are 2 main dishes, both of which tasted good, nothing out of this world.
Read moreThe presentation is cute but the portion is just very small, good as a light meal.
The store is interesting and full of everything you could imagine.
They also sell snacks.
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kjartanka
Points +32
Kind owners and good food - Edit
Felt like a homecooked meal. Organic and healthy ingredients. Anyone can eat there as the flavours are mild, but delicious.
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SleeperSleeper
Points +11
Delicious man. - Edit
Awesome guy, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy it!
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millibeans
Points +25
Affordable af - Edit
It's a short walk from a shopping district and a major hotel area, very quiet inside with lots of cat themed decor. Our meal was super affordable and delicious! Also, the server (owner?) knows English well
Read morePros: Making faces in our food, The felted cat fur merch !!
Cons: The curry set could have had more vegetable pieces
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polyyyy
Points +45
good food - Edit
it’s a vegan restaurant inside the store. the menu doesn’t have many options but every dish is thoughtfully prepared. they also have some desserts and the owner is nice
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ferdelnegro
Points +118
Such a LoVeLy place 😻 - Edit
La simplicidad de las comidas y la amabilidad de los dueños. Muy rico 😋
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taiwanesetexan
Points +13890
Cozy cafe and shop - Edit
Stopped in for a little afternoon sweetness on a cold day. Enough hippie vibes to go around. Staff is super sweet and accommodating to English speakers but also complimented me on my broken Japanese. They serve a couple of rice dishes, scones, cakes, and various beverages. I enjoyed the soy milk chai and raw chocolate cake. Also picked up a Fair Trade chocolate bar on my way out. Minimum for credit card is ¥1,000. Restroom and free wifi available.
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ChanelleRodeka
Points +737
Cosy - Edit
Lovely and warm to come in here after a walk in the freezing cold.
Read moreVery casual relaxed cat vibe place.
Had a nice tofu rice bowl, nothing fancy nor huge, but nice enough.
Had a lovely minty herbal tea also.
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AnitaDollar
Points +5797
Cute!! - Edit
Nice little space with yummy plates and chai and cute cat decor. Also sells several vegan products.
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Mich7
Points +95
Cute - Edit
Sweet little tea house with a menu offering a selection of light meals and drinks. Cute store to check out whilst waiting for food. The owner is lovely and the cafe is in honor of his late cat who passed away in 2020 at the age of 23 🩷
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Tsukimi
Points +8106
Healthy food, nice owner - Edit
The soy meat bowl was good, I liked the flavouring of the soy meat in particular. And the cat shaped rice is ofc duper cute!! But the bowl wasn't really filling. I missed some kind of soup.
Read moreThe owner is very friendly. He asks customers not to wear any parfum or other strong chemical fragrances and not to use disinfectants. I don't know his reasons, but I like these rules since I'm supporting a toxin-free lifestyle. And especially in restaurants, these compounds can interfere with the food we are eating.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-07
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AnnaSchäfer
Points +21
Really nice, healthy and organic food, nice owner - Edit
We ordered something to go and the owner prepared it which so much love. It was very delicious and healthy.
Read moreIn my opinion a to go order suits as a vegan bento box for train rides😄
Pros: Healthy and organic food, Friendly staff
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DarwinB
Points +48
Cozy cafe with lots of drink options - Edit
The scone was a nice snack as well!
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leakim
Points +1592
Cute Neko Cafe - Edit
Stopped in for lunch. Sitting for about 10 people. Selection of baked goods and a couple small meals with a large selection of hot and cold, non-alcoholic drinks. All vegan. I ordered the soy meat dish and it came with a choice of salty lemonade or mint tea; I ordered the mint. All was very tasty and priced good.
Read morePros: Cozy, Kind host, Quiet
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Jalan333
Points +643
Delightful little vegan cafe - Edit
Friendly owner who was happy for me to practice my Japanese over a pot of refreshing Nepali black tea. There is a small kitten nic-nac shop in the corner so i bought some cute handmade cat toys. I didn’t eat but the menu looked delicious.
Read morePros: Friendly , Cat nostalgia , Delicious tea
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SianEvans
Points +102
Warm vibes - Edit
This place felt like home. Nothing fancy about the style of the place and no over the top food. Just a lovely owner with a love of cats and great cooking abilities! We got the curry and the stir fry with the salty lemonade and the chai tea. We also got the coconut gluten free cake as a treat. All were delicious. There is also a small shop with some vegan foods and cat related items. We bought a cat toy with catnip in.
Read moreThe owner told us on arrival not to use sanitiser or perfume as he is sensitive to strong smells so I advise you not to use anything strong smelling before you go.
Pros: Feels like home, Cat related
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spinnymongo
Points +90
Great place and delicious food - Edit
Come here if you like cats! Theres a great shop and the food is really tasty. The owner speaks very good English and is super kind!
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