Serves meat, vegan options available. Est. 1969, this udon restaurant has a separate English vegetarian menu, which is vegan except for the the option to add egg. The menu explains that the vegetarian udon is not made with fish stock. Location is at Japan, 〒605-0074 京都府京都市 東山区祇園町南側５２８−６. NOTE: Reported January 2025 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-3:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-6:30pm. Last orders 30 minutes before closing.
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144 Reviews
First Review by JanMar
AndreaHamer
Points +74
Delicious - Edit
My husband and I visited here after several disappointing meals (where I ended up with pork and fish in my food). We were lucky to get seated downstairs (but I believe there were more seats upstairs), and were sat at a counter to eat. My husband was happy as they had meat options for him. We got served quickly, but food took a little while (by Japanese standards), which, I assume was because of my meal. No problem, though. When it was arrived it was delicious.. And you even for a free paper bib so that you didn't spill curry noodles on yourself!
Read morePros: On the main street , Delicious! , Free bib!
Cons: Choices are somewhat limited
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PepperVeg
Points +28
Amazing! A Full Vegan Menu. - Edit
We were so happy to have stumbled upon this place. The staff was fantastic and they had a full vegan menu. Everybody in our group found something to eat and everything was good.
Read morePros: Many vegan options.
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JDecker
Points +109
Best udon EVER! - Edit
Literally, I am so sad I can’t eat this everyday, it was so good. We went twice during our 4 day stay - I got the kitsune udon, no curry (damn genetics make me hate cilantro), and my wife got the kitsune curry udon. Everything is accidentally vegan, and so awesome!
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fritzenboe
Points +11
Tasty and friendly - Edit
5 Stars :-)
Read moreGood Udon dishes, nice staff.
Pros: Tastes...
Cons: -
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JessicaBrown
Points +166
Yummy Udon - Edit
They have a double sided vegetarian menu (all vegan unless you pay to add an egg). Food came out really fast. Good prices.
Read morePros: Fast service.
Cons: serves meat
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PaigeAtyeo
Points +581
Great Udon! - Edit
Separate vegan menu with a few choices. The soy nuggets were amazing and so was the curry broth. Also loved the tempura on top. Definitely worth a visit and pretty close to Chion-in, Shoren-in, and Maruyama Park if you are out sightseeing. We also bought some of their spices to take home.
Read moreLoved it so much, we came back a second time!
Pros: Separate vegan menu, Delicious broth, Near some of the big sights
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Bethevegan
Points +338
Vegetarian menu - Edit
Vegan ramen and curry. The vegetarian tempura is delicious so I recommend going for that!
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Nice tempura, Delicious mix of spices on the table
Cons: Not fully vegan, There's better veg ramen
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rowanimogen
Points +27
Vegetarian ramen - Edit
We visited three times during our six days in Kyoto. Right next to the beautiful and traditional Gion area, Mimikou has two pages of veg options. The tofu curry udon ramen with veg tempura is rich and delicious, especially with a side order of fried aubergine. There is also the option to choose the thickness of the noodles and the spice of the curry.
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian options , Good location
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Itaih9
Points +169
5 stars - Edit
Great vegan menu and at prices that can be called very cheap! Soy nuggets are a must.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Cheap, Dishes were served quickly
Cons: Place looks a bit cheap
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vmaarn
Points +80
Restraunt next to Yasaka Shrine - Edit
Ordered the Kitsune Curry Donburi (priced at 1111 yen, as on date) Very flavorful, was served with some pickled fruits and seaweed-sweet onion soup. Very generous serving size too. Staff was quite friendly and came with an English sign at 8PM to say that the last order was being taken.
Read moreThey sell some Japanese condiments and spices also.
Pros: Convenient location next to Yasaka shrine, Very pleasant staff, Nice Japanese food
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Hellaleo
Points +17
Large menu - Edit
The restaurant has a separate vegetarian menu, which is actually vegan. Plenty of options to chose from. Really nice!
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options, Cheap
Cons: Few spaces
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kperry4
Points +69
Great Japanese vegetarian food! - Edit
Delicious clearly marked separate vegetarian menu. Very good vegetarian ramen/udon and Japanese curry. Also tried the vegetable tempura which was amazing.
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PennyRodie
Points +46
Lots of choice - Edit
Tasted great and had lots of veggie/vegan options for a decent price
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KathrinNetzer
Points +119
Very delicuous food, many vegan options - Edit
Nice place in the center, many options
Read morePros: Many options, friedly stuff, delicious
Cons: Serves also meat
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Ananda710
Points +21
Delicious - try the tempura! - Edit
Ordered the vegetarian ramen and vegetarian tempura. It was awesome. Totally vegan. No surprise dashi or anything like that, they specify that on the menu.
Read morePros: Vegan menu , No dashi!!! , Quiet and peaceful
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ImogenHibberd
Points +354
Incredible vegan curry udon ramen!! - Edit
These guys have a separate vegan menu with some great options!!
Read moreThey serve the traditional Kyoto curry uson ramen and it is INSANELY good 🥰 you can have aubergine or tofu or tofu skin ramen and can add toppings such as soy meat karaage and deep fried vegetable patties.
Huge portions! Highly recommend going and trying this authentic dish!!
Pros: Huge portions, Authentic food, Delicious!
Cons: None
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Plume5085
Points +764
Great spot for lunch! - Edit
I recommend the classic Kyoto curry udon with fried eggplant, tempura, soy nuggets and katsune / rice and vegetable curry bowl with lotus root, tempura and soy nuggets. There are so many more options as well! All their broth is made with kelp instead of fish, which makes it 100% vegan
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vegan_runner_iain
Points +154
Tofu curry Udon! Amazing 💚 - Edit
Stumbled upon this restaurant without using the app and amazing! Vegan certified menu🌱💚. Had the udon curry and it was so good! Plenty of other options on the veggie menu 🌱👌
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tsharma
Points +25
Loved the vegetable Ramen - Edit
It gets my 5 stars for the veggie options available. Small and cozy place .
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ChurchOfSeitan
Points +977
I would give 5 stars if i could - Edit
Everything was so damn delicious i’d come here every night if wanderlust didnt pull me to try new things. I especially recommend the curry broth, soy nuggets, and sparkling sake!
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noodlebot
Points +89
Traditional curry udon! - Edit
Delicious, hot, thick udon noodles with a curry broth. Fast service and upstairs seating has a view of the busy street. Within walking distance of Kiyomizu-dera. Quite a big selection of veg options along with soy nuggets. The spices offered are also excellent! Very English-friendly.
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lindacz1
Points +173
Delicious noodles - Edit
Very delicious, very popular. Whole veggie menu. Good price too.
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Danon
Points +59
Delizioso - Edit
Lovely, busy, efficient. Food was delicious- we had curry with veg tempura washed down with some local sake. Really tasty. Recommend.
Read morePros: Affordable , Great service, Delicious tempura
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sarahdarroch
Points +26
Delicious food - Edit
Delicious food. Staff were very helpful and spoke English.
Read morePros: Options for vegans and meat eaters.
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KaileeMandel
Points +121
Amazing and cheap - Edit
So tasty and fast and overall great experience! Super customizable. No cons!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Fast, Delicious
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Cookies
Points +33
There are better options nearby - Edit
The vegan udon was ok, my wife eats meat and she didn't like the curry she had, very goopy (our first udon so not sure if this is just how its done).
Read moreVeggie menu does say on it that the dashi used in the vegan food is kelp only and does not contain bonito or other animal products.
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SapanShah
Points +19
Inquire further than veggie menu - Edit
In order to get dashi-free options, you must tell the waiter you can’t eat dashi, meat, fish, etc. The veggie menu comes with dashi if you don’t clarify gluten-free I believe. I had the udon and it was decent.
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