Vegan restaurant and cafe serving a large menu of Japanese specialities such as ramen, katsu lunch sets, omurice, curry, cake, parfaits, and more. Located on the Teramachi-dori covered shopping street. Enter through the Mumokuteki lifestyle store and go up to the 2nd floor. Has table, counter and armchair seating, plus a spacious area for families with children. Lunch is served all afternoon. Last order is 1 hour before closing. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-7:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:30am-7:00pm. Closed Wed.
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +2421
Good restaurant, better desserts! - Edit
This is a good lunch and dinner restaurant with classic Japanese cuisine. They have a great omurice and curry. The menu is a bit limited but what they have is full of flavour. The desserts are amazing with loads of strawberry’s and tiramisu.
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361 Reviews
First Review by wanderingvegans
teaisfortia
Points +323
Delicious - Edit
I’d been searching for vegan katsu in Kyoto and finally we found it at Mumokuteki! Everything we ordered was so good. All the little fried things were fantastic. We got parfaits for dessert and they were so delicious. Loved everything
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NickAngiers
Points +95
Awesome place - Edit
Huge lunch sets with lots of little things. All-vegan menu. Gets a little busy around lunch time, go early if you're with a group.
Read morePros: Interesting menu, Great food, So many tiny dishes
Cons: A little pricey, but still good value
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Tgmuko
Points +323
Beautiful place - Edit
I followed the waiter’s suggestion and tried the karaage set menu (fried “chicken” menu). The menu was quite complete, but I preferred if the food was a little bit salty.
Read morePros: Good service , Beautiful place
Cons: Quite expensive, Lack of salt in the food
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FelipeArandaR
Points +36
Excelente opción vegana - Edit
Ya nos habíamos rendido en encontrar opciones vegana en Kyoto y este lugar nos sorprendió bastante. Muy buenas preparaciones y sabores muy ricos con ingredientes orientales
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-06
Pros: Sabores ricos y variados, Muchas opciones veganas
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jerojeri
Points +152
Decent vegan food. - Edit
Not quite as tasty as the options near by, but worth the stop!
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itsrinokt_
Points +5893
Casual visit for dessert - Edit
Stopped off here for a coffee. I had a strawberry parfait and non caffeine coffee. All were delicious!
Read moreP.S.
Came back for lunch set menu. My non-vegan aunt was amazed how delicious it was. Food, service, and atmosphere all great.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-05
Pros: All vegan , Good desserts
Cons: Good but a bit overpriced
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fr00tcrunch
Points +179
Cosy, delicious, the best - Edit
Best for lunch and dinner, this is a place where you just want to spend time, and lots of it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-11-14
Pros: Incredible taste , Beautiful location
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Hanna3933
Points +1072
It's popular retaurants! - Edit
Big vegan restaurant, but a lot waiting people for them!
Read moreThey have pretty good meal and tasty sweets!!💓 #Veganuary
Pros: All vegan!
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Hayden5780
Points +176
Nice but not amazing - Edit
Location, staff and decor were all amazing, as was presentation, but wouldn't rave about the flavours of the set meals - would not return for any savoury food. Didn't try any desserts though, which did look tasty so would return to try.
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angelast
Points +90
Mumokuteki kyoto - Edit
This may be my favourite meal I had in Tokyo. Dessert was delicious. The soy milk ice cream is also super low calorie. So go on and treat yourself. it has a busy cafe vibe but very calm. #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicous, Value foe money
Cons: Busy
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leodrake16
Points +167
Great Vegan Lunch - Edit
The special set had all 3 protein options included and was definitely the best set to go for. Very tasty and healthy food which left me very satisfied. The dessert options were also great and all very well priced.
Read morePros: Healthy food, Full vegan menu, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Very busy
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eatyryoung
Points +109
Really lovely lunch spot - Edit
The vibe was great, the service was lovely, portions were large and they had interesting options! I branched out and order yuba “eggs” and it was wild and delightful! Maybe pricey, but I feel like the amount of food and quality was worth the price!
Read morePros: Compelling vegan options, Cool atmosphere
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Cherryboi
Points +133
Out of the ordinary, and very tasty - Edit
I visited this stop while in Kyoto, after seeing all of the rave reviews. Certainly was not disappointed in the konjac-based meat alternatives, which were of a very high quality! It felt good to be trying something different, and my partner and I ordered the 'mumokuteki 3 types of specials set' which had was very varied and large in size.
Read moreIt came with all 3 of the different 'mock meats', each distinctive from one another, a small miso soup, rice, and side salads. Besides the mashed tofu salad we both enjoyed this meal a lot, and even had a soft serve soy ice cream afterwards. While it was on the pricier side, we did order the most expensive plate (go figure), and we were both full afterwards.
Highly recommend visiting if you are looking for food in Kyoto!
Pros: Lots of great options, Mock meat was different from most places, Felt fresh and high in quality
Cons: A little pricy
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camdean
Points +27
Easy menu and tasty food - Edit
I loved the options and the service. The space was very clean and the atmosphere was great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-12
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docCK
Points +685
Overpriced - Edit
Overpriced. But vegan. Seems like more popular for ice cream sit down and relax then eating food.
Read morePros: Vegan, No fake meat, Uses okara konjaku for fake meat
Cons: Expensive, many better options at half price, Uses low priced ingredients ( salad lettuce) , No desire to return
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seijirasta
Points +137
アイスクリーム最強！ - Edit
ここのいちごのパフェが人生の中で一番美味しいパフェです！
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michellishuh
Points +50
Great food, great atmosphere! - Edit
The service was on point and the food as well. Also not to pricey but loaded with lots of umami and flavor.
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PassTheAvos
Points +71
Hands down favourite bowl of ramen - Edit
We got the sesame miso soy ramen and the sichuan style tan-tan noodle. My best friend and I both agreed this was our top restaurant during our trip. Would’ve gone back if we spent the night in Kyoto.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-19
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AnitaDollar
Points +5745
Completely delicious - Edit
Lovely interior and amazing food 💜
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Meirella
Points +48
super tasty! - Edit
I've eaten here before I turned vegan, about 3 years ago and I really liked it but found it really weird because I we all new to the whole vegetarian substitutes and such. This time I knew a lot more and both me and my partner really enjoyed our food. I took a dish that said it had fish stock in it and asked if I could get it without and the waiter said they made a version without it for people who wanted and that I would get a buillion soup instead of miso. So even if it says it contains fish, ask if they can make it without!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-06-04
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LisaLisaLisa
Points +419
Good food, closes early - Edit
Now entirely vegan restaurant in central Kyoto.
Read moreAbout the food:
Good food. Been there several times and had a tasty tofu-burger don (see picture) for 950 yen (L-size). Doria was very good, made with soy milk and coconut flakes to add some crustiness. Ramen is okay but doesn’t have a strong flavour - mostly tasted like coconut milk really - and sadly uses spaghetti instead of ramen noodles. Tofu cheese cake tasted really good but looked brown instead of white.
Other:
There is an English menu.
I like the interior. Very cosy, but with lots of space. The cutest place is meant for families and if you don't bring kids you're not allowed in, not even if the rest of the restaurant is full. It's often full at noon so go early or be prepared to wait for 30 minutes .
Updated from previous review in March, 2022.
Updated from previous review on 2016-08-17
Pros: Good food, Cosy but spacey, Centrally located near Kawaramachi
Cons: No dinner, Long wait, Unhelpful and sometimes unfriendly staff
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Fumi.S
Points +79
Cozy vegan place - Edit
Good location.
Read morePros: Vegan only, Cozy , Enjoyable shopping at ground floor as well
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Jessiedoes
Points +356
Super adresse à Kyoto - Edit
Le repas était excellent, ils nous ont offert un assiette de hors d'œuvres en entrée et une petite glaces maison au dessert.
Read moreOn a vraiment passer un super moment !
Pros: excellent, restaurant confortable, entrée offerte
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realvegan
Points +63
No takeout - Edit
The happycow page says takeout but I asked them and they said they cannot do any takeout. Food was not bad though. Also I wish they would stay open longer (their last order is 16:30 weekends, 17:30 weekdays)
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: No takeout, Short hours
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spirrettsensei
Points +71
Every item was delicious - Edit
My husband and I each ordered from the set menu. I had the katsu set, and he had the special for only a few hundred yen more. For that he got to try the katsu, hamburger and karaage. Sets came with miso, gyoza, rice, and two sides of pickles. Each item was delicious. Deserts were good, but couldn't compete with the mains. Coffee was also good. It was easy to book a table using the computer system downstairs, and staff were friendly.
Read morePros: Everything was vegan, Delicious, Good value
Cons: Menu quite small, Little expensive, Might have a long wait for a table
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irisheyes317
Points +997
Enjoy the extensive menu - Edit
Worth a visit and some delicious options here
Read morePros: Staff speaks english, Superb variety
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ForAnimalsJapan
Points +5449
WOW!! - Edit
English 👇 京都に来たら必ず訪れたい『ムモクテキカフェ』。その理由は…まぁ続きをお読みください😆
Read moreまず、店内は広々としていて、同時に居心地の良い空間です。美しいデコレーションが施され、落ち着いた雰囲気があります✨
料理は文句なしに素晴らしく、しかも全てヴィーガンです。少しお値段は張りますが、それに見合うだけの価値はあります。私たちは、カツ、から揚げ、ハンバーグの御膳を注文しました。メイン3種に脇をかためるおかずが数種類と、こだわり抜いた美味しい玄米ご飯🍚日本のお義母さんの料理の味に似ていて、とても美味しかったです。デザートのニューヨークチーズケーキも最高でした😋
さらに、スタッフがとても親切で、店内がとても綺麗でした。ムモクテキカフェ、本当に超絶おすすめです‼️👍👍
Mumokuteki Cafe is a must visit in Kyoto. Read on to find out why:
For starters, the restaurant is spacious and cosy at the same time. Beautifully decorated and has a chill vibe.
The food is amazing— and it’s all vegan! It’s a little pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for here. We sprung for the gozen (set menu) that features katsu, karaage, and hamburg steak. It came with a few side dishes and uncommonly delicious brown rice. It tasted a lot like my Japanese mother-in-law’s cooking, which is a VERY good thing. The New York cheesecake was amazing too.
To top it all off, the staff is super friendly and everything is spotlessly clean. We
can’t recommend Mumokuteki Cafe enough!
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